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Congress: 113

2013-2014

Lee Introduces Congressional Approval Amendment to Immigration Bill

amendment number 1208 would require fast-track congressional approval at the introduction of the Department of Homeland Security border security strategies, before the award of Registered Provisional Immigrant, or RPI status, and before the eligibility for that status begins, and also at the certification of the strategy’s completion, before those receiving RPI Status may become eligible to become lawful permanent residents, eligible to receive green cards.

Lee Statement On Failure To Pass Congressional Approval Amendment

The failure of my amendment means their voices have been silenced and the unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats will determine for themselves whether or not border security goals have been met. It is yet another indication that the supporters of this bill are not serious about fixing our broken immigration system or securing the border.

General Statement for the Record-NDAA Mark-Up

I have spoken to many commanders in the past months about sequestration. While they were unanimous in their criticism of sequestration, they also told me that their ability to handle it would have been increased if they had more time to prepare. To give them more time for preparation, we should be authorizing to levels that are current law, not what we wish they could be.

GOP Senators: National Monuments Become Administration’s Latest Tool in War against Oil and Gas

Monument designations under this administration deserve particular scrutiny. After revelations that the IRS targeted political opponents of the president before the last election, we are now hearing that far-left environmental groups are expecting rewards for their support of the president. Lands are not the spoils of political battles. How they can and cannot be used directly affects the local and state economy, and the ability to fund things like education and infrastructure improvements.

Lee Opposes the Metal Theft Prevention Act

In my view, this bill exceeds Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause and imposes a federal regulatory scheme in an area of law the Constitution reserves to the states. In the interest of maintaining the balance between state and federal authority, I will vote against reporting this bill from the Judiciary Committee.