Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

Sen. Paul sponsored 31 bills about government operations and politics in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Jan. 10, 2019 S.92 A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 42
All Republicans
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614.
Oct. 17, 2019 S.2618 A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government. 8
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
June 9, 2020 S.3922 A bill to establish Federal Regulatory Review Commissions, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 4, 2020 S.3904 A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov. 6, 2019 S.2798 A bill to ensure whistleblowers who are Government employees or contractors receive adequate protection. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 18, 2019 S.2183 A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives. 3
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
Dec. 5, 2018 S.3710 A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section I of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct. 17, 2017 S.1973 A bill to provide for Federal research grant reform. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 4, 2017 S.21 A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 39
All Republicans
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
Sept. 19, 2017 S.1830 A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 19, 2017 S.1583 A bill to limit the period of authorization of new budget authority provided in appropriation Acts, to require analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of existing programs for which continued new budget authority is proposed to be authorized by committees of Congress, and for other purposes. 3
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 19, 2015 S.1378 A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government. 15
Bipartisan
By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-406. Additional views filed.
Jan. 20, 2016 S.2453 A bill to consolidate duplicative and overlapping Federal programs and reduce spending. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 20, 2016 S.2454 A bill to limit the period of authorization of new budget authority provided in appropriation Acts, to require analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of existing programs for which continued new budget authority is proposed to be authorized by committees of Congress, and for other purposes. 5
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec. 18, 2015 S.2434 A bill to provide that any executive action that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress under section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States or on the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.
June 15, 2015 S.1575 A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 4, 2015 S.652 A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population by the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 21, 2015 S.226 A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 36
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 27, 2014 S.2062 A bill to authorize Members of Congress to bring an action for declaratory and injunctive relief in response to a written statement by the President or any other official in the executive branch directing officials of the executive branch to not enforce a provision of law. 1
All Republicans
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.
Nov. 7, 2013 S.1663 A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of powers set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 23, 2013 S.785 A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 21, 2013 S.643 A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 12, 2013 S.530 A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes. 4
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 26, 2013 S.15 A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 29
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 23, 2013 S.82 A bill to provide that any executive action infringing on the Second Amendment has no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
June 28, 2012 S.3361 A bill to end the unconstitutional delegation of legislative power which was exclusively vested in the Senate and House of Representatives by article I, section 1 of the Constitution of the United States, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to issue a report to Congress detailing the extent of the problem of unconstitutional delegation to the end that such delegations can be phased out, thereby restoring the constitutional principle of separation of power set forth in the first sections of the Constitution of the United States. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 10, 2012 S.3079 A bill to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions, and for other purposes. 4
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 26, 2012 S.2470 A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to provide for the more accurate and complete enumeration of members of the Armed Forces in any tabulation of total population by the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 9, 2012 S.2085 A bill to strengthen employee cost savings suggestions programs within the Federal Government. 4
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 7, 2011 S.J.RES.26 A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner no longer holds the confidence of Congress or of the people of the United States. 0 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 158.
Feb. 7, 2011 S.299 A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. 31
Bipartisan
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-220.
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