Issues That Matter

As a Marine Corps veteran, I am committed to advocating for legislative changes that address critical issues impacting both active-duty service members and veterans. With a profound passion for justice and a deep sense of responsibility toward those who served alongside our service members in Afghanistan, I actively advocate for permanent refuge of our Afghan allies left behind during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Driven by a desire to reform outdated legislative measures and bring American voices back into the legislative process, I also advocate for the urgent need to repeal obsolete authorizations for the use of military force. 

Emphasizing the importance of enhancing military quality of life, I advocate for affordable and accessible childcare, safe housing conditions, and fair compensation reflective of the inflationary landscape and the multifaceted duties carried out by military personnel.

Central to my advocacy efforts is the protection of veterans' hard-earned benefits. With unwavering determination, I oppose any legislation that could jeopardize the disability benefits and pensions earned by veterans. Drawing upon my firsthand experience in the Marine Corps, I am resolutely committed to ensuring that veterans receive the care, recognition, and support they rightfully deserve and have earned.

Over two years, our Marines and Soldiers heroically evacuated tens of thousands of Afghan allies who fought with us against the Taliban. Since then, more than 70,000 at-risk Afghans have been relocated to the United States, where they have been in legal limbo. Despite fleeing from the Taliban, most of our new Afghan neighbors have no direct pathway to lawful permanent residency and stability in the U.S.  Congress must act swiftly to ensure our allies are provided a permanent means of refuge. 

“The 2001 AUMF was passed days after the attacks of 9/11 to bring the terrorists responsible to justice. But presidential administrations of both parties have used the 9/11 AUMF to justify wars in over 20 countries, from Afghanistan to Libya, to Somalia, to Yemen. The 9/11 AUMF was never intended to authorize war, all the time, everywhere, forever,” said Dr. Paul. “War is sometimes necessary, but going to war should not be the decision of one person. Ending congressional authorization for the Gulf war, Iraq war and Afghanistan war returns the war power to the American people and their representatives.” - Rand Paul, 2023.

”In our opinion, any group that fails to adhere to VA’s well-established standards of accreditation and fee arrangements should be greeted at the door by Capitol Police, not offered a seat at the same table as VA-accredited representatives who are held to certain professional and ethical standards.” - Ryan Gallucci, 2022