Rand Paul
U.S. Senator · Kentucky · Republican · Chair, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Statements and posts
104 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
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Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Reserving right to object, if good intentions created laws--or created good laws--there would be no need for congressional debate. I have no doubt that the authors of this bill genuinely want to protect children, but the bill they have written promises to be a Pandora's box of unintended…
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Honoring Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips
Mr. President, today I rise to recognize and honor Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Trooper Phillips reported for duty just as he had for the past 3 years, faithfully serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Tragically, he never returned home to his wife…
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Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
Mr. President, it should not be controversial to say that Congress should know the circumstances of the deaths of our own citizens abroad in any country. It should be equally uncontroversial to say, in the spirit of transparency and oversight, that Congress must also be aware of human rights abuses…
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Recognizing COL. Bill Newsom's Aged Kentucky Country Ham and Newsom's Old Mill Store
Madam President, as a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I enjoy highlighting Kentucky businesses that represent the very best of the American entrepreneurial spirit. Today, I am proud to recognize Col. Bill Newsom's Aged Kentucky Country Ham and Newsom's Old…
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that much we can agree on--but I doubt the Congress that oversees the post office is the right body to oversee college sports. It should surprise no one that Congress created this problem when they created the nonsensical antitrust laws--antitrust laws that the government argues create monopolies…
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Mr. President, reserving the right to object, as the author of ``The Case Against Socialism,'' I take a backseat to no one in my opposition of socialism, communism, or any other form of collectivism. In ``The Case Against Socialism,'' I wrote: My concern is far greater that America will succumb to…
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Madam President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mathias ``Matth'' Toebben, a respected northern Kentucky developer, businessman, community leader, and friend to countless people throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky who passed away on August 3, 2026. His passing marks the end of a…
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Reserving the right to object, this legislation is well-intended but also misguided. It doesn't address the root problem and, in all likelihood, will not lower any healthcare prices. Congress has spent almost a decade pondering price transparency, regulations, and implementing them to some extent.…
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Madam President, I rise today to honor the life and memory of James Edward Joseph Brueggemann, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and man of deep faith who passed away on August 15, 2026. James, known affectionately as ``Jim'' to those who knew him, was born on February 22, 1960,…
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Recognizing Copperhead Gun & Range
Madam President, as a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, I seek to recognize outstanding Kentucky small businesses that exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit. It is my privilege to recognize Copperhead Gun & Range of Prestonsburg, KY, as a Senate Small Business of the Week.…
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Recognizing Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery
Madam President, as a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, I seek to recognize outstanding Kentucky small businesses that exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit. Therefore, it is my privilege to recognize Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery of Pikeville, KY, as a Senate Small…
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Mr. President, the people who oversee the post office now want to run college sports. What could go wrong? The U.S. Congress has been called upon during one of the more important times in our history to make difficult decisions about the future of our country. We have navigated wars, economic…
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Madam President, I rise today to recognize the Todd family of Todd Family Farm in Carroll County, IN, and an extraordinary milestone in their family's history: 150 consecutive years of stewardship of their farm. Since 1876, generations of the Todd family have cared for the same land, building a…
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PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT OF 2026--Motion to Proceed
Reserving the right to object, Benjamin Franklin famously said that ``failing to plan is planning to fail.'' When approaching something as important as innovation, as AI, I think we should make sure we have as many facts as possible before we dictate rules for the whole economy. Artificial…
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Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act
Mr. President, the bill before us contains the largest tax increase ever passed by a Republican Congress. Worse yet, the bill transfers the taxing authority from the legislature to the executive branch, an unconstitutional delegation of power. The Constitution clearly states that ``Congress shall…
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Russia Sanctions (Executive Session)
Mr. President, increasing taxes on Americans will not end Putin's war in Ukraine. The drafters of this legislation, understandably, wish to punish Vladimir Putin and send Russian invaders back to where they came from, but this bill was written such that the drafters fail to see that it will not…
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Madam President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dan Caudill, a respected Kentucky business leader and a principled advocate for criminal justice reform, who passed away in December 2025. Dan was not merely a supporter of reform in theory; he lived it through his work and deeds. I was…
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TRIBUTE TO OFFICER JOSH McKINLEY
Madam President, I rise today to recognize Officer Josh McKinley for an extraordinary act of courage, compassion, and public service that saved a life and exemplifies the very best of law enforcement. On March 21, 2026, Officer McKinley responded to a critical incident on the Big Four Walking…
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Madam President, as a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I rise today to recognize Crume Drug Store of Bardstown, KY, as my Senate Small Business of the Week. Crume Drug Store has served Nelson County continuously since 1852. For more than 170 years, the business…
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Recognizing Morgan Smith Industries, Llc
Madam President, as a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I would like to recognize an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. It is my privilege to recognize Morgan Smith Industries, LLC of Columbia, KY, as my…
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Madam President, I rise today to honor the service of a true American patriot, Terry McIntosh of Paducah, KY. At the age of 17, motivated by a sense of duty to his country during the Vietnam war, Terry enlisted in the United States Army. Despite his youth, he would soon find himself on the…
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Tribute to Sheriff Charles "Chuck" Korzenborn
Madam President, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Charles ``Chuck'' Korzenborn of Kenton County, KY, upon the occasion of his well-earned retirement from a distinguished career in law enforcement and public service. For 26 years, Sheriff Korzenborn has served the people of Kenton County with…
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Provided information about Senate Page Program sponsorship and application process.
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Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Legalizing Premium Health Care Act
Introduced bill to allow Medicare beneficiaries to see doctors outside the program without restrictions.
“At 65, seniors are pushed into Medicare, only to discover they can no longer afford to see the doctor they’ve trusted for years”
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Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Bipartisan Hemp Safety Enforcement Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to empower states and tribes to regulate hemp products and prevent federal restrictions.
“Half the states have already set up their own smart rules, THC limits, age restrictions, and safety standards that let hemp farmers grow, manufacturers innovate, and consumers stay safe”
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