FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 20, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343Dr Paul: The Federal Government Should Not Be Held Hostage for Ukraine Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has made it clear that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine. In an op-ed for The American Conservative, Dr. Paul argues against...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution to protect Senate Pages from COVID-19 vaccination requirements, as part of his ongoing efforts to defend individual freedoms and challenge unscientific mandates. The resolution aims to address the increased risk of myocarditis among children and teenagers who have received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the higher risks posed by the vaccine compared to the virus for young and healthy individuals. It is also important to note that the vaccines do not stop the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 26, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343ICYMI: Dr. Paul Condemns Plans to Take Care of Ukrainians Before AmericansWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) expressed his strong opposition to the inclusion of funding for Ukraine in the upcoming spending bill during his appearance on Fox News last night. Dr. Paul joined Laura Ingraham on her show to voice his concern...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Brett Guthrie, the voice for Fort Knox, the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center, and countless military servicemembers and their families, expressed his satisfaction in voting for the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024. The bill guarantees that Congress supports our brave men and women in uniform, providing them with the necessary resources to ensure our nation's security.The Defense Appropriations bill encompasses a historic pay increase of nearly 30% for junior enlisted servicemembers. Representative...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) made a decisive move to combat the ongoing border crisis by voting in favor of the FY2024 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. This bill, which received overwhelming support, aims to provide essential resources to address the influx of illegal immigrants and the alarming increase in deadly drugs entering the United States. Guthrie's vote reflects a commitment to secure the nation and hold the Biden Administration accountable for its failed border policies.In recent years, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 21, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance and Rep. Roy Reject Indefinite War in UkraineWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and JD Vance (R-OH), along with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21), have taken a stand against further U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. The lawmakers, along with dozens of their colleagues, sent a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 14, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School ProgramsEducating Responsible Future Hunters Act Would Protect Kentucky Archery and Hunting ProgramsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Educating Responsible Future Hunters...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a speech on the Senate floor today, announcing his opposition to any expedited passage of a spending bill that provides additional American aid to Ukraine. Dr. Paul emphasized that the United States cannot afford to allocate more funds to Ukraine while facing a staggering deficit of over $1.5 trillion this year.Speaking to the leadership of the House, Senate, and the President, Dr. Paul declared, "I will not consent to any expedited passage of any spending bill that provides any more American aid to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recent development, Senate Democrats have rejected U.S. Senator Rand Paul's (R-KY) resolution aimed at safeguarding Senate Pages from COVID-19 vaccination mandates. The resolution was introduced as part of Dr. Paul's ongoing efforts to protect individual freedoms and challenge unscientific mandates.Dr. Paul's resolution sought to shield Senate Pages from the imposition of COVID-19 vaccination requirements, citing multiple scientific studies that have indicated a heightened risk of myocarditis among children and teenagers...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 20, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against COVID-19 Mandates for Senate PagesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced a resolution to protect Senate Pages from COVID-19 vaccination requirements, as part of his ongoing efforts to defend individual freedoms and challenge unscientific mandates. Dr. Paul cited...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, voiced concerns over the U.S. government's use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that could potentially infringe on American civil liberties. During a hearing titled "Governing Artificial Intelligence Through Acquisition and Procurement," Dr. Paul emphasized the collaboration between federal agencies and social media platforms, which has resulted in the violation of First Amendment rights for American...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) made a strong statement, declaring that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine. In an op-ed for The American Conservative, Dr. Paul emphasized the need to prioritize the interests and national security of the American people."Today I am putting leadership of the House, the Senate, and the President of the United States on notice. I will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine,"...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19.The allegations stem from a whistleblower testimony made by a senior-level CIA Officer, which claims that the Agency paid off six analysts who had initially determined that COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 13, 2023Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343Dr. Rand Paul Leads Letter Requesting Information on CIA Whistleblower Allegations Concerning COVID-19 Origins InvestigationWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns,...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Senator Rick Scott have taken a strong stance against what they perceive as the appointment of individuals known for spreading disinformation to the newly formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators urged him to rescind the appointments of James Clapper, John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe. The letter also demanded answers regarding the decision-making process behind these appointments.The senators expressed their concern about the integrity of the...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have taken the lead in demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas rescind the appointments of James Clapper, John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe to the newly formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. These appointments have raised concerns due to the individuals' history of spreading disinformation.In a letter addressed to Secretary Mayorkas, the senators expressed their disappointment and concern over the decision to assign individuals known for spreading lies and disinformation...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul, along with Senators Rick Scott, Ron Johnson, and Roger Marshall, have sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding the immediate rescinding of the appointments of James Clapper, John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe to the newly formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. The senators have also requested answers on how these appointments were made. In the letter, the senators express their concern about the decision to assign individuals known for spreading disinformation to a committee aimed at advancing...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul, along with Senators Rick Scott, Ron Johnson, and Roger Marshall, has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging him to immediately rescind the appointments of James Clapper, John Brennan, and Paul Kolbe to the newly formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. These individuals have been accused of spreading disinformation regarding the abandoned laptop of Joe Biden's son.The letter states that Clapper, Brennan, and Kolbe acted at the direction of the political campaign of then-candidate Joe Biden to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) voiced his strong opposition to the inclusion of Ukraine funding in the upcoming spending bill, emphasizing that American workers should be prioritized over Ukrainian government workers.During an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Dr. Paul made it clear that he would not support allocating more money to Ukraine while American workers remain unpaid. He stated, "I am not going along with it, I will not allow my consent to let them push through more money for Ukraine, particularly when they have the gall to...