Scorecard

Rand Paul's Scorecard

58 out of 99 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

D-

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

D+

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

S.J.Res. 189 • Apr. 29, 2026

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 108 • Feb. 12, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of Ukraine of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3670 • Jan. 15, 2026

End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 101 • Jan. 5, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to Taiwan of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3440 • Dec. 11, 2025

Temporary Family Visitation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 3072 • Oct. 29, 2025

No Coffee Tax Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 83 • Oct. 8, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2886 • Sept. 18, 2025

America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2151 • June 24, 2025

NATO Burden Sharing Report Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2152 • June 24, 2025

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2133 • June 18, 2025

A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1983 • June 5, 2025

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1293 • Apr. 3, 2025

No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to impose a duty (i.e., tariff) on articles imported into the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 952 • Mar. 11, 2025

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

This bill revises Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform rate of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 676 • Feb. 20, 2025

Stop Funding Religiously Oppressive Regimes Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 334 • Jan. 30, 2025

American Values Act

This bill expands restrictions on using U.S. foreign assistance to pay for or promote abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or other related activities.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 5 • Jan. 23, 2025

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 6 • Jan. 23, 2025

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Syria within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 92 • Jan. 14, 2025

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 117 • Nov. 20, 2024

A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5299 • Nov. 12, 2024

Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H–2A Modernization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5066 • Sept. 17, 2024

No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4937 • Aug. 1, 2024

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 105 • July 30, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4720 • July 11, 2024

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4726 • July 11, 2024

NATO Burden Sharing Report Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 66 • Mar. 21, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 60 • Feb. 29, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Turkiye of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3707 • Jan. 31, 2024

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 54 • Jan. 22, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 55 • Jan. 22, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 56 • Jan. 22, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 53 • Dec. 11, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 51 • Dec. 7, 2023

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3255 • Nov. 8, 2023

Temporary Family Visitation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 44 • Oct. 26, 2023

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2552 • July 26, 2023

Ukraine Aid Oversight Act

The bill expands the duties and authorities of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction to include oversight over aid to Ukraine. The bill also renames the office to the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and Ukraine Aid .

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1872 • June 8, 2023

End Endless Wars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1667 • May 17, 2023

America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023

America's CHILDREN Act of 2023 or the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues. Specifically, this bill allows a non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 665 • Mar. 6, 2023

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4813 • Sept. 8, 2022

Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H–2A Modernization Act

Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H-2A Modernization Act This bill expands the H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) visa program to cover additional types of labor, makes various changes to the program, and provides a safe harbor for errors in nonimmigrant worker visa applications in certain instances.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 58 • Aug. 4, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 59 • Aug. 4, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4261 • June 24, 2022

FORMULA Act

Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act This bill provides, for 90 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 53 • June 23, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Australia.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 52 • June 7, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 49 • June 6, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Australia of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Australia.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 50 • June 6, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 51 • June 6, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 46 • May 26, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 48 • May 26, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7691 • May 19, 2022

Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

This act provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The act provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services…

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 4252 • May 18, 2022

Freedom to Import Infant Formula Act of 2022

This bill provides duty-free treatment to infant formula. The bill prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from seizing or enforcing restrictions on the importation of infant formula from specified countries (e.g., Canada and the United Kingdom) if the formula meets the legal requirements for sale in that country.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3995 • Apr. 5, 2022

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs.

This bill modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to give imports of basketballs permanent duty-free treatment.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 44 • Mar. 30, 2022

A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed sale of specified defense articles and services to Bahrain.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 35 • Mar. 10, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 36 • Feb. 7, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles and services to Egypt.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 31 • Dec. 7, 2021

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3209 • Nov. 15, 2021

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2957 • Oct. 7, 2021

Protecting Data at the Border Act

This bill limits government access to digital information at the border. A governmental entity may not (1) access the digital contents of electronic equipment of a U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2828 • Sept. 23, 2021

Preserving Employment Visas Act

This bill reclaims unused employment-based immigrant visas from FY2020 and FY2021 and makes such unused visas available in FY2022, for the purposes of calculating the total number of employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2753 • Sept. 15, 2021

Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021

America's Children Act or the Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1810 • May 25, 2021

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1635 • May 13, 2021

Temporary Family Visitation Act

This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa classification for an alien temporarily entering the United States to visit a relative who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The maximum period of stay for a family visitor visa shall be 90 days. An alien seeking such a visa must have health insurance for the duration of the stay.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1163 • Apr. 15, 2021

AFGHAN Service Act

American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act or the AFGHAN Service Act This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 970 • Mar. 25, 2021

BELIEVE Act

Backlog Elimination, Legal Immigration, and Employment Visa Enhancement Act or the BELIEVE Act This bill increases maximum limits on employment-based visas and makes other related changes. The bill increases the worldwide cap on employment-based immigrants admitted each fiscal year, from 140,000 plus certain additions to 270,000 plus the same additions.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 677 • Mar. 10, 2021

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on the contributions of allies to the common defense. Specifically, DOD must report on (1) the defense spending and military activities of certain countries with cooperative defense agreements with the United States, (2) whether a country places limits on the use of funds contributed to…

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 691 • Mar. 10, 2021

Global Trade Accountability Act

This bill requires congressional approval of any proposed unilateral trade action that has the effect of increasing trade barriers.

AFF

Opposed

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 239 • Feb. 4, 2021

American Values Act

This bill expands and makes permanent certain restrictions that prohibit the use of U.S. foreign assistance to pay for the performance or promotion of abortion services overseas. Current law generally prohibits the use of foreign assistance for abortions through language included in appropriations bills.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 42 • Jan. 26, 2021

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program.

AFF

Supported

Rand Paul

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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