Rand Paul

S. 5589 was introduced on September 29, 2026 by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) with no cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

This joint resolution would block a proposed military sale to Saudi Arabia that includes 48 F-35 fighter jets, 49 jet engines, and associated defense equipment and services. The sale was formally submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act on September 23, 2026. If passed, this resolution would prohibit the transaction entirely, preventing the U.S. from delivering these advanced aircraft and related military support to the Saudi government. The resolution was introduced by Senator Paul and referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This type of resolution allows Congress to disapprove major foreign military sales before they proceed.

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2027 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2028-FY2036.The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2027-FY2036 forfederal revenues,new budget authority,budget outlays,deficits,public debt,debt held by the public, andthe major functional categories of spending.It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. Finally, the resolution sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such asadjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels;the budgetary treatment of discretionary administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration and the USPS;emergency spending requirements in the House; andadditional adjustments in the House for disaster relief, wildfire suppression, health care fraud and abuse control, continuing disability reviews and redeterminations, and reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2027, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2028-FY2036, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2027-FY2036 forfederal revenues,new budget authority,budget outlays,deficits,public debt,debt held by the public, andthe major functional categories of spending.It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several congressional committees to submit recommendations for legislation that will increase or decrease the deficit over FY2027-FY2036. Each committee must submit the recommendations to the House or Senate Budget Committee by September 11, 2026. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)In addition, the resolution establishes a reserve fund that allows certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation. Finally, the resolution sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such asadjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels;the budgetary treatment of discretionary administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration and the USPS;emergency spending requirements in the House; andadditional adjustments in the House for disaster relief, wildfire suppression, health care fraud and abuse control, continuing disability reviews and redeterminations, and reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

The Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026 narrows the definition of which waters fall under federal regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers. The bill limits federal jurisdiction to waters that are actually navigable or are permanent bodies of water like streams, rivers, and lakes directly connected to navigable waters, while explicitly excluding most wetlands, intermittent waterways, and isolated water bodies. The legislation also transfers authority over groundwater to states and prohibits federal agencies from using certain analytical tests to expand their jurisdiction over water resources. Additionally, the bill requires property owners to give written consent before federal representatives can enter their land, prevents the EPA and Corps from issuing new guidance expanding their water jurisdiction without congressional approval, and requires the federal government to compensate property owners at twice the value of any economic losses caused by federal water regulations. These changes significantly reduce federal environmental oversight and increase state control and private property rights in water resource management.

To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

The Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026 would fundamentally restrict how federal intelligence agencies can conduct surveillance on U.S. citizens. The bill prohibits the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from authorizing electronic surveillance, physical searches, wiretaps, or other monitoring activities targeting U.S. persons, and it prevents the government from querying databases for information about American citizens without a warrant. Most significantly, the legislation bars any information obtained through these intelligence authorities from being used as evidence in criminal, civil, or administrative cases against U.S. persons, with a narrow exception allowing individuals who were surveilled to use information about themselves in their own legal proceedings. The bill also extends similar restrictions to surveillance conducted under Executive Order 12333, which governs general U.S. intelligence activities. The legislation would apply to all future intelligence operations but does not establish new funding mechanisms or implementation timelines beyond its enactment.

Legalizing Premium Health Care Act of 2026This bill allows any Medicare beneficiary to enter into a contract with an eligible professional, regardless of whether the professional is participating in Medicare, for any item or service covered by Medicare.Such beneficiaries may submit a claim for Medicare payment in the amount that would otherwise apply, except that, where the professional is considered to be non-participating, payment shall be made as if the professional were participating. An eligible professional is a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, registered dietitian or nutrition professional, physical or occupational therapist, qualified speech-language pathologist, or qualified audiologist.A Medicare beneficiary must agree in writing in such a contract to (1) pay the eligible professional for a Medicare-covered item or service; and (2) submit, in lieu of the eligible professional, a claim for Medicare payment. However, a beneficiary may negotiate, as a term of the contract, for the eligible professional to file such claims on the beneficiary's behalf.The bill preempts state laws from limiting the amount of charges for physician and practitioner services for which Medicare payment is made.

This bill requires the President to seek congressional approval before undertaking major renovation or improvement projects at the White House Executive Residence. Any proposed activity or improvement costing more than $1 million from all funding sources must be submitted to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the House Oversight Committee for review. The President can only proceed with these projects after both committee chairmen publish statements in the Congressional Record confirming they have received all necessary information and completed their review. The legislation also mandates that the President submit progress reports on all authorized activities twice yearly, by June 1 and December 1, detailing work completed and expected future progress. The bill affects presidential operations at the White House and gives Congress greater oversight authority over expensive White House residence projects.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would change how the United States grants citizenship to people born on American soil. Currently, the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to all people born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction. This proposed amendment would narrow that rule by requiring that at least one parent be either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an active-duty service member with lawful status in order for a child born in the U.S. to automatically receive citizenship. The amendment would need to pass both the Senate and House with a two-thirds majority in each chamber and then be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures within seven years to become law. This change would affect the citizenship status of children born to undocumented immigrants and some other non-citizen parents currently eligible under existing law.

To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cutting $16,000,000,000 from the Department of Education, and cutting $4,000,000,000 of National Science Foundation funding.

The Hemp Safety Enforcement Act amends federal hemp regulations to allow states and Indian tribes to opt out of federal oversight by submitting a notice to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. States and tribes that choose this route would instead regulate hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoid products under their own laws, though they must enforce a minimum age requirement for purchasing these products. The bill allows hemp and hemp-derived products to be transported across state and tribal lines between jurisdictions that have opted out of federal regulation, and when products cross borders between such jurisdictions, they must comply with the laws of both locations. This change gives states and tribes significantly more control over hemp production and sales within their borders while preventing any single state or tribe from blocking interstate commerce in hemp products. The measure takes effect on the same date as related provisions in the 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by expanding eligibility criteria for certain benefits and increasing funding allocations for related programs. Additionally, it mandates improved reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of these changes.

The amendment introduces provisions that expand eligibility criteria for certain federal benefits, ensuring that additional groups can access support. It also modifies existing reporting requirements to enhance transparency and accountability in the distribution of these benefits.

This joint resolution would block a proposed military sale to Ukraine of spare parts and logistics support for U.S. Army vehicles and weapon systems. The sale, formally submitted to Congress on February 10, 2026, as Transmittal No. 25–105, would be prohibited if this resolution passes. The bill was introduced by Senator Paul and referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This is a disapproval resolution, meaning Congress would need to vote to prevent the sale from going forward under the Arms Export Control Act. The specific dollar amount and timeline for the sale are not detailed in the resolution text provided.

The bill would eliminate the legal protections that currently shield vaccine manufacturers and administrators from lawsuits related to vaccine injuries. Under current law, people injured by vaccines must go through a special federal compensation program rather than sue manufacturers directly; this bill would allow people to pursue civil lawsuits in regular courts instead, though they could not use both the compensation program and a lawsuit for the same injury. The bill also specifically removes COVID-19 vaccines from a federal liability protection program that covers emergency medical countermeasures. The changes would take effect immediately upon enactment, fundamentally altering how vaccine injury claims are handled in the United States and exposing manufacturers to broader legal liability. The bill contains no new funding provisions or specific timelines beyond the effective date.

This bill would prohibit the federal government from using any funds to provide welfare benefits to refugees, asylees, and immigrants living in the United States without legal status. The ban would apply to major assistance programs including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), as well as any other federal cash benefits, tax benefits, subsidies, or services. The legislation was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill would significantly restrict access to social safety net programs for noncitizens, though it does not specify how much money would be saved or provide transition timelines for affected populations.