Lee Letter Asks For DOJ And HHS Investigation Of Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee and ten other Republican Senators sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary SyLvia Burwell Tuesday, requesting a full investigation of whether Planned Parenthood has violated federal law prohibiting the sale of human fetal tissue for profit.
Congress Should Fight HUD Takeover of Local Zoning Decisions
On July 8, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it had finished writing a new rule that would empower bureaucrats in Washington, DC, while restricting city and […]
Lee Votes Against Federal Control of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Thursday regarding his vote against the Every Child Achieves Act.
Lee Introduces Bill to Drive Down Costs of Federally Funded Infrastructure Construction Projects
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee introduced a bill that reduces the inflated costs of federal construction projects on our nation’s transportation infrastructure. The “Davis-Bacon Repeal Act” also reduces burdens on federal contractors who train and employ low-skilled workers, while saving the American people billions of dollars in taxpayer money.
Don’t Let Democrats Expand Federal Early-Education Funding
After making sure the ESEA reauthorization isn’t used to expand Washington’s control over early-childhood education and care, Congress must advance reforms that empower parents — with flexibility and choice — to do what’s in the best interest of their children.
Lee Statement on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Lee issued the following statement after President Obama announced he had reached an agreement with Iran on nuclear weapons.
Parents Should have the Final Say
I believe all of us can agree that parents should have the final say in their child’s education and should have access to information about the testing that is taking place.
Floor Remarks on A-PLUS Act
Our education system needs to be reformed not in spite of excessive federal control, but because of it. The A-PLUS Act recognizes this fact, and it takes critical steps to rebuild our education policy around it.
Representative Mia Love will be guest for Senator Lee’s next tele-townhall
You won’t want to miss Senator Lee’s upcoming “Let’s Talk” live telephone event on July 8 at 6:30 p.m. MT. He will be joined by special guest, Congresswoman Mia Love, from Utah’s fourth congressional district.
Save the Date: Utah’s Idea Factory
US Senator Mike Lee, the Salt Lake Chamber, the Utah Technology Council, the Utah Manufacturers Association, and Governor Herbert invite you to be part of a unique morning of insight, inspiration, and interactive innovation centered on the ideas that have made Utah an extraordinary place to live, work, and play. Come learn how the “Utah Model” can be leveraged as the idea factory that creates a better future for America.