FLOOR SPEECH: Sen. Rand Paul Speaks Out Against Status Quo
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor today regarding his opposition to the FY2016 short-term continuing budget resolution. During the speech, Sen. Paul highlighted the need for Congress to pass...
Dr. Rand Paul Exposes the National Park Service’s $100,000 ‘Flower Show’ in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project cataloguing egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition exposes the federal government spending $100,000 of taxpayer...
Sen. Rand Paul Votes Against Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul issued the following statement today after voting against the FY2016 short-term continuing budget resolution brought before the U.S. Senate:"Since coming to Washington, I have voted against every spending bill that continues...
Dr. Rand Paul Exposes DOD Spending $218,000 Taxpayer Dollars to Surgically Sterilize Feral Coyotes and Invasive Burros in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project cataloging egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition uncovers $218,000 of taxpayer funds spent by the U.S. Department...
Dr. Rand Paul Highlights Government-Funded Yoga Classes for Federal Agencies in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project cataloguing egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition highlights the federal government spending $150,000 of taxpayer...
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today introduced the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act. This bipartisan legislation, which seeks to cut through red tape and encourage small business growth, would increase the credit...
Sen. Rand Paul Highlights Wasted Taxpayer Funds in NSF Study of ‘Athletes in the Zone’ in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project cataloguing egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition exposes $350,000 of taxpayer funds spent by the U.S....
Sen. Rand Paul Highlights Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Premium Satellite TV for NOAA Ship in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
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 highlights the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Sen. Rand Paul Exposes Taxpayer Dollars Used to Send Popular American Band to Perform in Foreign Jazz Festival in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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...