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 anywhere abroad where billions of taxpayer dollars have been sent over the years. Since 1993, the United States has provided $7.8 billion in bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza.
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Rand Paul
Senator · Kentucky · Republican
Rand Paul
Audit the Fed · Gun Rights · Border Security · School Choice
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
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 consequences. KOSA would impose an unprecedented duty of care on internet platform to mitigate certain harms associated with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
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 downturns, and natural disasters. These are the kinds of nationwide issues the Federal Government should address. The Founders never intended for the Federal Government, though, to usurp the authority of your local school board or your homeowners association.
Biography
A former ophthalmologist, Rand Paul brought a medical professional’s perspective to the U.S. Senate when Kentucky voters elected him in 2010. Senator Paul prioritizes government spending restraint, individual liberties, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. He has authored legislation to audit the Federal Reserve and has served on key committees, including Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Paul is known for his willingness to challenge bipartisan consensus and for his detailed oversight of federal agencies, consistently advocating for transparency and accountability on behalf of his Kentucky constituents.
Education
- M.D., Duke University School of Medicine1988
- Attended, Baylor University
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2011–PresentSenator from Kentucky. 3 terms.
Ophthalmologist
Policy Focus
International Affairs8%
Health7%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Congress4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Rand Paul's record in Congress.
Criminal Justice Reform
Co-sponsored the Justice for All Reauthorization Act, expanding access to DNA testing for wrongfully convicted individuals.
Government Surveillance Oversight
Led a filibuster against the Patriot Act, raising awareness about government surveillance and privacy rights.
Medical Marijuana Access
Co-introduced the CARERS Act to allow states to set their own medical marijuana policies without federal interference.
Foreign Aid Accountability
Sponsored legislation to restrict foreign aid to countries hostile to the United States or that detain American citizens.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsChairman
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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