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Senate holds first full committee hearing on COVID-19 origins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the first full Senate committee hearing on the origins of COVID-19, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, examined and made the case for a lab leak. The bipartisan hearing, entitled “Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence,” featured scientists who presented evidence based on their professional expertise, marking a crucial step toward uncovering the truth about COVID-19’s origins. This hearing is the first of a series as part of the Committee’s joint...

By Bowling Green Today | Jun 18, 2024

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Senators request hearing on terrorism threats at Southern border

On June 14, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), along with fellow Republican Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Rick Scott (R-FL), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Roger Marshall (R-KS), sent a letter to committee Chairman Gary Peters requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the Southern border for potential terrorist activities.

By Bowling Green Today | Jun 14, 2024

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Senator Rand Paul calls for reform of presidential emergency powers

By Bowling Green Today | May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, addressed the potential dangers posed by presidential emergency powers during a hearing titled “Restoring Congressional Oversight Over Emergency Powers: Exploring Options to Reform the National Emergencies Act.” Dr. Paul urged Congress to pass a comprehensive reform bill that would enable the President to respond promptly to emergencies while safeguarding civil liberties from an unchecked executive branch.

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Senator Rand Paul urges DOJ probe into alleged misconduct by top Fauci advisor

By Bowling Green Today | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting an investigation into alleged misconduct by Dr. David Morens, Senior Advisor to the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Senate passes legislation to designate CVG as USFWS port of entry

By Bowling Green Today | May 10, 2024

In a triumph for the residents of Kentucky and judicious trade policy, the Senate has approved U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) amendment #1952. This amendment, part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), aims to streamline the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The legislation will initiate the process of adding CVG to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports.

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Senator Rand Paul introduces Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act

By Bowling Green Today | May 8, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act. This legislation aims to provide local broadcasters and newspapers with relief from existing government restrictions that are currently threatening their ability to thrive in a rapidly changing media environment.

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Guthrie Votes in Support of Americans’ Right to Have Gas Appliances

By Bowling Green Today | May 7, 2024

Congressman Brett Guthrie from Kentucky voted in favor of the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act proposed by Rep. Debbie Lesko from Arizona. The bill aims to protect Americans' right to choose their appliances without government interference. Guthrie emphasized the importance of stopping what he called the Biden administration's overregulation of household appliances. The bill includes provisions to eliminate unnecessary rules, consider costs for low-income households, and establish minimum thresholds for energy savings before imposing new standards. It also prevents the...

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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Supports Governor's Major Disaster Declaration Request

By Bowling Green Today | May 6, 2024

Members of Kentucky Congressional Delegation Support Governor’s Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration

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Kentucky Congressional Delegation backs governor's disaster declaration request

By Bowling Green Today | May 6, 2024

On May 6, 2024, Kentucky's federal delegation, which includes U.S. Senator Rand Paul, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), penned a letter to President Joe Biden. In this correspondence, they expressed their backing for Governor Andy Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky due to severe weather in April.

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By Bowling Green Today | May 3, 2024

"Dr. Paul Joins Sen. Johnson in Sending Letter Demanding Biden Reject 'Unacceptable' WHO Agreements"

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Senators urge Biden to reject WHO agreements, citing sovereignty concerns

By Bowling Green Today | May 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently joined forces with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the entire Senate Republican conference to send a letter to President Biden. The letter urged the President's administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements under consideration at this month's World Health Assembly (WHA). The senators argued that these agreements would give undue authority to the World Health Organization (WHO), which they termed as dysfunctional, and could potentially undermine United States sovereignty.

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Dr. Paul and Sen. Johnson Call on Biden to Reject "Unacceptable" WHO Agreements

By Bowling Green Today | May 3, 2024

Dr. Paul and Sen. Johnson, along with a coalition of Senate Republicans, have sent a letter to President Biden urging him to reject two international agreements proposed at the World Health Assembly. The senators expressed their concerns about the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential impact of these agreements on U.S. sovereignty.In the letter to President Biden, the senators stated, “Some of the over 300 proposals for amendments made by member states would substantially increase the WHO’s health emergency powers and constitute intolerable...

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Senators introduce legislation to overturn Biden's EV mandates

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently joined forces with U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to introduce bipartisan Congressional Review Act legislation in the Senate aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had previously finalized new emissions regulations, which stipulate that up to two-thirds of new cars and nearly 40% of trucks sold in the U.S. must be electric vehicles (EVs) within eight years.

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Senators demand halt to Biden's plan to welcome Gazan refugees

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

On May 2, 2024, U.S Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined forces with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and 33 other Republican Senators to voice their opposition to the Biden administration's plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The senators cited potential national security risks and urged the president to focus on returning American citizens held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

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Senator Rand Paul Joins Effort to Overturn Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandates

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

Dr. Paul Joins Sen. Ricketts in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Overturn Biden’s EV Mandates

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Dr. Paul Joins Sen. Ricketts in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Overturn Biden’s EV Mandates

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) have introduced bipartisan Congressional Review Act legislation in the Senate to block the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandates. The legislation is also supported by U.S. Representative John James (R-MI-10) in the House of Representatives.Dr. Paul expressed his opposition to the mandates, stating, “The Biden Administration’s new mandate being forced on Kentuckians is yet another Big Government power grab and a far-left fantasy.” Meanwhile, Sen. Ricketts criticized...

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Dr. Paul and Sen. Ernst Call on Biden to Halt Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

U.S Senator Rand Paul and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, along with 33 other Republican Senators, have voiced their concerns over the Biden administration's reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. Senator Paul emphasized, "Our first obligation should be to rescue our own citizens, not Gazans."In a joint statement, the senators urged President Biden to reconsider the plan, citing worries about potential terrorist ties among the Gazan population. They highlighted the importance of prioritizing the return of American citizens held hostage by Hamas in Gaza....

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Dr. Paul Joins Sen. Ernst in Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

U.S Senator Rand Paul and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, along with 33 other Republican Senators, have come together to demand President Biden halt his reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. In a joint statement, the senators expressed concerns about potential terrorist ties among the refugees and urged the administration to prioritize the return of American citizens held hostage by Hamas in Gaza."Our first obligation should be to rescue our own citizens, not Gazans," stated Senator Rand Paul.The senators raised issues regarding the security risks...

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Senator Rand Paul Joins Call to Halt Gazan Refugee Admission

By Bowling Green Today | May 2, 2024

Dr. Paul Joins Sen. Ernst in Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees

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Senators Press DHS on Use of Authority to Download Personal Device Data at Borders

By Bowling Green Today | Apr 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Rand Paul, Gary Peters, Ron Wyden, and Mike Crapo have jointly written a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing their concerns about the use of border search authority on electronic devices. The senators are seeking information on the data retained from these searches, how it is stored, and who has access to it.In the letter, the senators highlighted the broad authority asserted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the border search exception to the Fourth Amendment’s...