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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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Activity, last 12 weeks

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  1. Press release

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    Government Operations and Politics

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    The Senate Page Program

    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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    Agriculture and FoodEnergy Regulation

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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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    Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the End the Vaccine Carveout Act

    Introduced bill to remove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers and administrators.

    “If a drug hurts someone, you can sue the company in court. You can hold them responsible through the normal legal process.”
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    Armed Forces and National SecurityMilitary Readiness

    Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

    Announced 55 nominations to U.S. service academies for Kentucky students.

    “A very rewarding aspect of being a United States Senator is the opportunity to nominate young men and women from across the state to attend our nation’s prestigious service academies.”
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    Social WelfareImmigration Enforcement

    Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act

    Introduced bill to end federal welfare benefits for refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants.

    “With a national debt exceeding $38 trillion, Washington should not be running a welfare system on autopilot”
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    Chairman Paul Releases Biden-Era FBI Files: An Unverified Tip Led to Nearly Two Years of Surveillance of an Innocent Catholic School Teacher

    Era FBI Files: An Unverified Tip Led to Nearly Two Years of Surveillance of an Innocent Catholic School Teacher WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC)…

    “A free society cannot tolerate a system in which programs and authorities intended to keep the public safe are instead weaponized against them due to mere suspicion”
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    Senator Paul Introduces the Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act

    Introduced the Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act to expand healthcare options.

    “Two of the most daunting problems facing Americans are the lack of affordable healthcare options and the fear of exorbitant medical bills”
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    Agriculture and FoodGovernment Spending

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    Finance and Financial SectorGovernment Spending

    ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul’s End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailout Act Considered in the Senate

    Proposed amendment to defense bill targeting Federal Reserve interest payments to banks; amendment failed.

    “The Federal Reserve pays both foreign and domestic banks to simply park their money in Fed accounts. In other words, to not loan money at all. Over the past five years, the Fed’s big bank bailout amounts to over half a trillion dollars.”
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    Finance and Financial SectorGovernment Spending

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    Dr. Rand Paul Offers Amendment to 2026 NDAA to End the Fed’s Big Bank Bailouts

    Offered amendment to 2026 NDAA to end Federal Reserve interest payments to banks.

    “Our country is over $37 trillion in debt, yet the Fed has paid hundreds of billions to banks to keep money idle. While it runs losses and no longer sends profits back to taxpayers, it keeps funneling cash to banks for doing nothing”
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    Labor and EmploymentWorkforce Development

    Dr. Rand Paul Highlights the Economic Benefits of Right-to-Work Policies at HELP Committee Hearing

    Highlighted economic benefits of right-to-work policies at Senate HELP Committee hearing.

    “In February 2025, Dr. Paul reintroduced the National Right to Work Act. The bill does not add to existing federal law but deletes existing forced-unionism provisions and restores worker choice.”
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    Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPrivacy and Surveillance

    Chairman Rand Paul Introduces the Safeguarding Personal Information Act of 2025

    Introduced legislation to repeal the REAL ID federal mandate requiring state data sharing.

    “REAL ID is effectively creating a national ID card with no limit on the personal information being shared between all 50 states, the District of Columbia, possessions, and territories”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment WeaponizationArctic Frost Oversight

    Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden’s Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record

    Held hearing examining Biden administration's abuse of TSA Quiet Skies Program as political surveillance.

    “I commend Secretary Noem for ending Quiet Skies, but our work is not done. We must make sure that this program does not come back under another name. Every official who directed or approved surveillance of Americans for protected speech must be removed from office.”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment WeaponizationArctic Frost Oversight

    Flash Report: Biden’s TSA Targeted Veterans, Lawmakers, and Air Marshal’s Wife

    Released report finding TSA's Quiet Skies program was weaponized for political surveillance under Biden.

    “Quiet Skies was an unconstitutional dystopian nightmare masquerading as a security tool costing the American taxpayers $200 million a year. And what did we get for it? According to DHS, the Quiet Skies program failed to stop a single terrorist attack since it was created.”
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    Paul, Kaine, Klobuchar, Warner, and Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Reassert Congressional Authority Over Tariffs

    Introduced bipartisan resolution to reassert congressional authority over tariffs and undo Trump's Canada tariffs.

    “No president should be able to abuse emergency powers to bypass Congress and unilaterally impose import tariffs—taxes—on the American people”
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    Economics and Public FinanceGovernment Spending

    Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Six Penny Plan to Balance the Federal Budget in Five Years

    Introduced Six Penny Plan to balance federal budget in five years by cutting six cents per dollar.

    “I introduced my first Penny Plan in 2018, prior to that, a spending freeze was all it took to balance the budget in five years”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment Accountability

    Chairman Rand Paul Uncovers New Evidence of Fauci Deleting Official Records, Calls Him to Testify Before HSGAC

    Called for Dr. Fauci to testify before HSGAC regarding deleted federal records.

    “During the course of its investigation, the Committee has obtained records revealing that you directed employees of the National Institutes for Health (NIH) to destroy federal records.”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment Spending

    Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act

    Reintroduced bill to expand bonuses for federal employees identifying wasteful spending.

    “Successfully tackling our debt crisis requires vigilance at all levels of government, from lawmakers in Congress to the employees on the front lines that carry out the day-to-day spending.”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment Spending

    Dr. Paul Reintroduces the Duplication Scoring Act

    Reintroduced bill to eliminate duplicative federal programs and prevent future duplication.

    “As we fight to rein in current wasteful spending, this reform would better enable Congress to make more fully informed decisions by adding a layer of oversight that will help stop waste in government before it ever happens”
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    Emergency ManagementDisaster Response

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    Homeland Security Committee Approves Bill to Streamline Federal Disaster Assistance

    Announced committee approval of bipartisan bill to streamline federal disaster assistance processes.

    “Over the past few years, Kentucky has endured several deadly tornados and flash floods, leaving significant damage and displacing thousands throughout the Commonwealth”
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    Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment Accountability

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    Committee Approves Dr. Rand Paul’s Royalty Transparency Act

    Committee approved bipartisan bill requiring federal employees and advisors to disclose royalty payments.

    “Distrust in public health officials is at an all-time high. One way to restore trust is to make sure that public policy isn’t influenced by personal gain.”
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    Dr. Rand Paul’s Bipartisan Risky Research Review Act Approved by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

    Announced committee approval of bipartisan bill establishing independent oversight for high-risk life sciences research.

    “We must demand accountability for the grave oversights that were revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our nation and the trust in its institutions depend on it.”
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    Senator Rand Paul Reintroduces Audit the Fed Bill

    Reintroduced Federal Reserve Transparency Act to audit Federal Reserve operations.

    “No institution holds more power over the future of the American economy and the value of our savings than the Federal Reserve”

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