WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has earned the top score from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) in its latest NTU Rates Congress report, placing Senator Lee among the top 20 lawmakers in Congress working to protect taxpayers and reduce wasteful government spending. As a result of his “A” grade, Senator Lee was given the NTU’s Taxpayers’ Friend Award.  

“Cutting wasteful government spending and lowering their tax burden is both a priority and personal responsibility I have to the Utahns who sent me to Congress to fight for them,” said Senator Mike Lee. “I thank the National Taxpayers Union for their great work, and for recognizing our victories  for hardworking American families.”

“If we had a hundred more members like Senator Mike Lee in Congress, the nation would be on much more prosperous and solid financial footing,” said Brandon Arnold, National Taxpayers Union Executive Vice President. “We’re grateful to Senator Lee for always putting taxpayers first when voting.” 

The NTU Rates Congress scorecard is the nation’s most comprehensive nonpartisan analysis of federal tax and spending votes. In this report, NTU evaluated 39 Senate votes and 130 House votes, assigning greater weight to those with the largest long-term effects on federal taxes, spending, debt, and regulation.

According to NTU, members who earn an “A” rating consistently vote to:

1. Reduce wasteful or excessive federal spending
2. Oppose tax increases
3. Limit regulatory burdens that hinder economic growth

The full report is available here.

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