Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Hinton Mills of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C . – This week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Tax-Free Education Act to provide a 100 percent tax deduction to anyone who pays for college or K-12 tuition and associated expenses. This legislation is a pro-taxpayer plan to help Americans more quickly and easily pay off their student loan debt or avoid it all together. “Financing education is already hard enough, and Uncle Sam doesn’t need a cut,” said Dr. Paul. “My plan allows people to pay for college with pre-tax dollars...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2021 Contact: Paul_Press@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator and physician Rand Paul sent letters to the chairs of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) and Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) renewing his request that they hold a hearing or series of hearings on the public health and security risks posed by gain-of-function research. Dr. Paul previously requested hearings on this issue in June 2021. These renewed requests follow the recent admission by the...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C . – This week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Lad n’ Lassie Children’s Boutique of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) welcomed Kentucky World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans traveling on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., at the World War II Memorial in our nation’s capital. 
 “It was a privilege to meet some of our nation’s heroes as they visited their memorials,” said Dr. Paul. “While we can never fully repay them for the sacrifices they, their families, and fellow servicemembers made, special days like these give us a chance to show them that we...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C . – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. in introducing the Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act to place a moratorium on all federal research grants to universities and other organizations conducting gain-of-function research and risky research on potential pandemic pathogens. This legislation is in response to the congressional inquiries and various media investigations revealing national security issues including federal agencies...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Phocus, LLC of Louisville, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Kentucky Mist Moonshine of Whitesburg, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the FDA Modernization Act to end animal testing mandates. This legislation would end an outdated FDA mandate that experimental drugs must be tested on animals before they are used on humans in clinical trials. The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods where they are suitable. This legislation is currently co-sponsored by U.S. Senators...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2021 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov , 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognized Dan-O’s Seasoning of Louisville, Kentucky, as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Dr. Paul entered the following into the Congressional Record: Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American...Read more