Press Releases
LEE, DURBIN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN INSPECTOR GENERAL ACCESS ACT
Feb 27, 2024
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General to include alleged DOJ attorney misconduct. Currently, the DOJ Inspector General (IG) has no authority to investigate professional misconduct by DOJ lawyers. DOJ is the only agency whose IG has such a jurisdictional carve-out. The Inspector General Access Act would simply strike this loophole, which leads to an unfair double standard where every DOJ employee—including FBI and DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, and federal prison guards—can be investigated by the DOJ IG except DOJ lawyers.
Lee Calls Out Commerce: Time's Up on Pause for Gun Export Licenses
Feb 21, 2024
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) led a letter urging the Biden Administration to end the unilateral pause on issuing new export licenses for American firearms manufacturers by the Department of Commerce. This pause, initiated on October 27, 2023, purportedly to enhance national security interests, has instead inflicted financial harm on numerous businesses without tangible security benefits. Despite indicating that the pause would last only approximately 90 days, the moratorium on issuing new export licenses remains in effect, and the Commerce Department refuses to clarify when they will lift the pause.
Lee Leads Call for Senate Trial on Mayorkas Impeachment
Feb 20, 2024
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has led his colleagues calling for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to demand a Senate trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, noting the Senate's constitutional responsibility to conduct a thorough trial following the House's impeachment articles.
Mike Lee Demands Senate Trial for Impeached DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Feb 13, 2024
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the statement below following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas:
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Lee, Senator Vance, Elon Musk, and David Sacks Will Discuss Ukraine Funding on X Spaces At 6:00PM ET
Feb 12, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today at 6:00 PM ET, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Senator JD Vance (R-OH), Elon Mush, and David Sachs will participate in a X Spaces conversation on U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine.
Senators Alarmed by FDA's Chief Scientist's Perspectives on Promotions
Feb 8, 2024
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Mike Braun (R-IN), raised concerns to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf about the expressed views of Dr. Namandje Bumpus, the agency's Chief Scientist. The letter urges Commissioner Califf to consider how Dr. Bumpus's potential promotion to Principal Deputy Commissioner could influence the FDA's hiring and promotion practices and questions whether her perspective aligns with the FDA's mission to protect public health.
Utah Congressional Delegation Announces Passport Fairs in Coordination with State Department
Feb 5, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Representatives John Curtis (UT-03), Blake Moore (UT-01), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Celeste Maloy (UT-02), in coordination with the Department of State, today announced five “Passport Fairs” throughout the state. Utahns in need of a passport, or those whose passports have expired or will expire in the next year, may register for an appointment from February 13 – 17 at one of five locations. Expedited processing will be available. Details can be found below.
Senator Lee Releases “Dirty Dozen” Disasters in So-Called “Border Deal”
Feb 5, 2024
The proposed border deal will not secure our border. Passing it into law would worsen the border crisis. Here’s why:
Senator Lee Takes Tech CEOs to Task on Online Child Safety
Jan 31, 2024
WASHINGTON - Today, amidst a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled "Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis," Sen. Mike Lee announced the introduction of the Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking (PROTECT) Act. This legislation addresses the pressing issue of online sexual exploitation and imposes stringent requirements on internet service providers.
Lee Aims to End Antiquated Jones Act
Jan 25, 2024
WASHINGTON – To address the longstanding challenges posed by the Jones Act, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced two bills: the Open America’s Waters Act and the Protecting Access to American Products Act. These bills represent a comprehensive approach to alleviating the burdens American consumers, businesses, and communities face due to antiquated World War I-era regulations.
