Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has voted in favor of the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, a Republican appropriations bill aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding access to critical minerals. The bill includes provisions to expand oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as well as requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales.In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Guthrie expressed his support for the bill and highlighted its potential impact on lowering energy costs. He...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has expressed his support for the defense of Israel by voting in favor of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, also known as H.R. 6126. This legislation aims to provide additional funding to Israel following the unprovoked attack by Hamas terrorists last month.In a statement released by Congressman Guthrie, he emphasized the importance of supporting Israel in the face of continuous deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists. He stated, "This evening I proudly voted to provide Israel the funds they need to defend...
In a significant move towards transparency and accountability, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has forced a Senate vote on his "Audit the Fed" legislation. The legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Supported by a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including Dr. Paul himself, the amendment faced opposition from 51 Senate Republicans and Democrats who voted against auditing the Fed. This vote has sparked a crucial debate on the control and influence...
Today, the U.S. Senate voted on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which was introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate. This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, would have prevented the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress. Dr. Paul's amendment was supported by a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including Dr. Paul."The Federal Reserve effectively controls the economy, but without scrutiny. No other institution has so much unchecked power," said Dr. Paul...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate voted on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which was introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate. This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, aimed to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Dr. Paul's amendment garnered support from a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including himself. However, 51 Senate Republicans and Democrats voted against auditing the Fed. The full vote tally can be viewed on the Senate's...
The Senate is set to vote on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which aims to bring transparency and accountability to the Federal Reserve. The legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, seeks to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Currently, the Federal Reserve operates in secrecy, claiming the need for independence from political influence. However, this lack of transparency has raised concerns about accountability. As Dr. Rand Paul stated, "No institution holds more power...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, a discussion draft proposed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), has successfully passed through the Energy subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. The bill aims to streamline the licensing and permitting process for brownfield sites, such as former coal-fired plants, to facilitate the expansion of nuclear power.Congressman Guthrie, expressing his satisfaction with the bill's progress, highlighted the importance of American energy independence and the role of Kentucky's energy workers in...
Republican Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has forced the U.S. Senate to vote on a resolution directing the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. The resolution was supported by a bipartisan group of 11 senators. However, 86 Senate Republicans and Democrats voted against the removal of U.S. troops in Niger amidst a military coup. This decision further involves America in another foreign conflict.Dr. Paul emphasized that Congress never voted to send troops to Niger in the first place. He criticized the use of...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has announced his intention to force a Senate vote on his War Powers Resolution concerning U.S. troops stationed in Niger amidst a military coup. The resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. Dr. Paul's aim is to return war powers to Congress and address the deteriorating political situation and increased risk to U.S. troops in Niger.Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of Congress reclaiming its constitutional war powers, stating, "We must be courageous enough to...
Dr. Rand Paul, a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, is taking action to address the deteriorating political situation in Niger and the increased risk to U.S. troops stationed there. He plans to force the U.S. Senate to vote on his War Powers Resolution, which directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.In a statement, Dr. Paul emphasized the need for Congress to reclaim its constitutional war powers and to debate the importance of America's national interest in Niger. He stated, "We must be courageous enough to...
Republican Senator Rand Paul has forced a Senate vote on a war powers resolution concerning the situation in Niger. The resolution calls for the removal of all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. This move comes amidst a military coup in Niger and raises concerns about the involvement of U.S. troops in another foreign conflict.Dr. Paul's resolution received support from a bipartisan group of 11 senators. However, 86 Senate Republicans and Democrats voted against the removal of U.S. troops in Niger. It is worth noting that Congress...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has forced a vote in the Senate on his resolution (S.J.Res.44) to direct the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days. This comes amidst a military coup in Niger and concerns over the increased risk to U.S. troops in the region.Dr. Paul's resolution received support from a bipartisan group of 11 Senators. However, 86 Senate Republicans and Democrats voted against the removal of U.S. troops in Niger, further involving America in another foreign conflict.In his prepared floor...
In a bold move to restore Congress's Constitutional war powers and address the deteriorating political situation in Niger, U.S. Senator Rand Paul forced the U.S. Senate to vote on his resolution directing the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. The resolution garnered support from a bipartisan group of 11 Senators.The impetus for this war powers resolution is the July 26th coup in Niger, where members of Niger's presidential guard, including some officers trained by the United States, removed the...
In a significant move to restore Congress's Constitutional war powers and address the deteriorating political situation in Niger, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has forced the U.S. Senate to vote on his resolution directing the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. The resolution, supported by a bipartisan group of 11 Senators, aims to bring an end to America's involvement in another foreign conflict amidst a military coup in Niger.Dr. Paul emphasized that Congress never voted to send troops to Niger in the first...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has announced his intention to force a Senate vote on his War Powers Resolution concerning U.S. troops stationed in Niger amidst a military coup. The resolution, known as S.J.Res.44, directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment. Dr. Paul's aim is to reclaim war powers for Congress and address the deteriorating political situation in Niger, which poses an increased risk to U.S. troops.In a statement, Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of Congress taking back its constitutional...
Dr. Rand Paul, a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, is taking action to address the deteriorating political situation and increased risk to U.S. troops in Niger. He plans to force the U.S. Senate to vote on his War Powers Resolution, which directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.In a press release, Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of Congress reclaiming its constitutional war powers from the executive branch. He stated, "We must be courageous enough to debate if America's national interest in Niger is of...
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is taking action to address the deteriorating political situation and increased risk to U.S. troops in Niger. Dr. Paul will force the U.S. Senate to vote on his War Powers Resolution, which directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.In a statement, Dr. Paul emphasized the importance of Congress reclaiming its constitutional war powers. He said, "We must be courageous enough to debate if America’s national interest in Niger is of such vital importance that we ask our young...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has announced his intention to force a Senate vote on his War Powers Resolution concerning U.S. troops stationed in Niger amidst a military coup. The resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.Dr. Paul has been a vocal advocate for returning war powers to Congress and ensuring proper congressional authorization for military engagements. He believes that it is essential for Congress to debate and decide whether America's national interest in...