Senator Rand Paul introduced the End the Vaccine Carveout Act to remove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Paul proposes new legislation: On February 18, 2026, Senator Rand Paul introduced the "End the Vaccine Carveout Act," aimed at eliminating legal protections for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers. This legislation allows individuals harmed by vaccines to file civil claims directly without going through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Key reforms of the act: The bill amends the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, removing the immunity granted to vaccine manufacturers. Senator Paul stated, "When it comes to vaccines, the rules are rigged,” asserting that victims should have the right to seek justice through an appropriate legal process.
Support from Congress: The legislation is co-sponsored by Congressman Paul Gosar, who emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "No product should be shielded from accountability simply because it is labeled a vaccine." Senator Mike Lee also expressed concerns about existing legal protections, highlighting that they hinder justice for vaccine injury victims.
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Rand Paul Fundraising
Rand Paul recently disclosed $594.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 26th, 2026. This was the 135th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 97.2% came from individual donors.
Paul disclosed $562.4K of spending. This was the 107th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Paul disclosed $7.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 32nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Rand Paul's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Rand Paul Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Rand Paul is worth $2.1M, as of February 18th, 2026. This is the 250th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Paul has approximately $26.4K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Rand Paul's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Paul.
Rand Paul Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Rand Paul:
- S.3853: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, and for other purposes.
- S.3670: End Welfare for Noncitizens Act
- S.3638: Antitrust Freedom Act of 2026
- S.3440: Temporary Family Visitation Act
- S.3414: Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
- S.3362: Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act
You can track bills proposed by Rand Paul on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Paul.
2028 Kentucky US Senate Election
There has been approximately $36,133,509 of spending in Kentucky US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $10,294,018 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- FIGHT FOR KENTUCKY ($4,540,893)
- WIN IT BACK PAC ($2,017,313)
- KEEP AMERICA GREAT PAC, INC. ($1,811,797)
- RESTORATION OF AMERICA PAC ($1,659,890)
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND ($118,833)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 Kentucky US Senate election.
