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Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance and Rep. Roy Reject Indefinite War in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and JD Vance (R-OH), along with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led dozens of their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to the White House rejecting further U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine.

ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Continues to Fight Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Senate Pages

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, as a continuation of his efforts to protect individual freedoms and put an end to unscientific mandates, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution that would have protected Senate Pages from the imposition of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Multiple scientific studies have shown a heightened risk of myocarditis for children and teenagers after taking an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and that, for young and healthy people, the risks posed by the vaccine are greater than the risks posed by COVID-19. Furthermore, there is consensus that the vaccines do not stop the transmission of COVID-19.

Dr. Rand Paul Puts Congress on Notice, Opposes Ukraine Spending at the Expense of American Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor making it abundantly clear that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine.

Dr. Paul: The Federal Government Should Not Be Held Hostage for Ukraine Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) penned an op-ed for The American Conservative in which he makes abundantly clear that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine.

WTAS: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the Biden Administration announced its plan to withhold funding from schools with hunting and archery programs, based on purposeful misinterpretation of a provision in last year’s gun control legislation. As a continuation of his efforts to fight back against this assault on American values and these important school programs, last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act. Last year, Dr. Paul fought to protect Americans’ rights during the Senate’s consideration of gun control legislation. He proposed several amendments, including one to remove the provision preventing schools from using funds to be spent on arming and training personnel to protect students and teachers.

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Sen. Rand Paul Exposes Taxpayer Dollars Used to Send Popular American Band to Perform in Foreign Jazz Festival in Latest ‘The Waste Report’

Aug 24, 2015 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition exposes the U.S. State Department spending nearly...

Sen. Rand Paul Calls out FEMA For Spending $50 Million on Duplicative Disaster Payments In Latest The Waste Report

Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition reveals $50 million wasted by the Federal Emergency...

Sen. Rand Paul Speaks on Veterans Issues, Highlights Kentuckian Services at Veterans Event in Bowling Green

Aug 11, 2015 |

BOWLING GREEN, KY. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul attended a Veterans Open House at the American Legion in Bowling Green, Ky. At the event, Sen. Paul spoke about the many issues facing our nation's veterans and had the opportunity to meet face to face with...

Sen. Rand Paul Exposes $250K Taxpayer Funded Trip to Space Camp & Dollywood for Foreign Kids in Latest ‘The Waste Report’

Aug 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition uncovers the U.S. State Department financing a $250,000 trip...

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Amendments to Cybersecurity Bil

Aug 4, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced the following amendments to S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. The amendments are outlined in detail below. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SEN. PAUL'S...

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Stop “Sanctuary Cities” from Harboring Criminal Illegal Aliens

Aug 4, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced his Protecting American Citizens Together Act (PACT Act) as an amendment to S.754, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. The amendment would prevent "sanctuary cities" from harboring dangerous criminal...

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces “Audit the Fed” Amendment to Cybersecurity Bill

Aug 4, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced his Federal Reserve Transparency Act as an amendment to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, S. 754, currently being considered by the U.S. Senate. Widely known as "Audit the Fed," the amendment seeks to...

Sen. Rand Paul Introduces “Service Members Self Defense Act” Amendment to Cybersecurity Bill

Aug 4, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced an amendment, which would amend permit members of the armed forces to possess firearms on military installations in accordance with applicable state and local law, to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act...

Sen. Rand Paul Highlights LAUSD Reallocating Funds from National School Lunch Program to Feed Lawns, Not Children in Latest ‘The Waste Report’

Aug 3, 2015 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition highlights the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)...

Sen. Rand Paul Urges Support for Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Aug 3, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor today urging his colleagues to support S.1881. This legislation would eliminate taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, while at the same time protect...

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Urges Support for Sen. Rand Paul’s Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood

Aug 3, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released the following letter today urging support for legislation, S.1881, to eliminate taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.The text of the letter can be found HERE or below:LETTER...

Dr. Rand Paul, Sens. Joni Ernst & James Lankford Introduce Legislation Defunding Planned Parenthood

Jul 29, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and James Lankford (R-OK), along with 21 of their Senate colleagues, introduced legislation, S.1881, to prohibit federal funding of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. This...

Dr. Rand Paul Urges Support for Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood at Press Conference

Jul 29, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), John Thune (R-SD), Tim Scott (R-SC), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) at a press conference today to push for the passage...

Dr. Rand Paul Applauds House Passage of REINS Act

Jul 28, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Rep. Todd Young's (R-IN) H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The REINS Act, introduced by Sen. Paul in the U.S....

Dr. Rand Paul Highlights Millionaires Living in Public Housing in Latest ‘The Waste Report’

Jul 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project cataloging egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition highlights the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to End Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood

Jul 24, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced legislation, S.1861, which would eliminate nearly $500 million of taxpayer funding each year to Planned Parenthood. Earlier this week, Sen. Paul introduced the bill as an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for...

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Service Members Self Defense Act of 2015

Jul 23, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul yesterday introduced S. 1839, the Service Members Self Defense Act of 2015. This legislation was offered as a stand-alone bill and as an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for the highway bill. This legislation would amend...

Dr. Rand Paul Questions Secretary Kerry on Obama Administration’s Iran Nuclear Agreement

Jul 23, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today attended the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to question Secretary of State John Kerry on the Iran nuclear agreement reached by the Obama administration. A video of the exchange can be found below.CLICK HERE...

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to End Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood

Jul 22, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for the highway bill, which would eliminate nearly $500 million of taxpayer funding each year to Planned Parenthood. "The continued disregard and disrespect for human life...

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Extend Highway Trust Fund

Jul 22, 2015 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for the highway bill, which would extend the Highway Trust Fund. The amendment would boost economic growth and create jobs by providing an incentive for companies to bring...