Congress, don’t pass the defense bill without FISA reform
The FBI has used Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to conduct warrantless “backdoor” searches of the private electronic communications of American citizens. It has done so, moreover, not just sporadically and by accident but quite deliberately and on hundreds of thousands of occasions.
Lee Introduces Suite of Bills to Revitalize American Ports
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a series of legislative measures to bolster the United States’ supply chain resilience and modernize its port infrastructure. The suite of four bills introduced by Senator Lee seeks to address long-standing impediments in the port sector and is poised to enhance the competitiveness of American maritime logistics.
Sen. Lee Introduces The DEFUND Act
In the lyrics of a Simon and Garfunkel song, they sing of a dream where “the world had all agreed to end war,” through a simple act of signing a piece of paper.
This dream echoes the stated aspirations that led to the creation of the United Nations. But as history unfolded, the stark reality has not lived up to these lofty aspirations.
Senator Lee Introduces Act to Defund and Depart UN
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Disengaging Entirely from the United Nations Debacle (DEFUND) Act, which calls for the United States’ complete withdrawal from the United Nations (UN). This legislation confronts imperative issues of national sovereignty and fiscal accountability, which have been persistent points of criticism against the United States involvement in the UN. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX 21) spearheads the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Sen. Lee Reintroduces the SCREEN Act to Protect Children from Online Pornography
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee introduced the Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act, a step toward safeguarding minors from the pervasive threat of online pornographic content. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) spearheads the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Sen. Lee Welcomes New Chief of Staff
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced a transition in his senior staff today.
Chief of Staff Allyson Bell will be taking on a new role as senior advisor to Senator Lee, continuing to support his initiatives and policy goals in Utah. Bell’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the Senator’s legislative priorities and constituent services for eight years.
Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Privacy Protections for Americans
U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., , Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Government Surveillance Reform Act, to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act with important new protections for Americans’ constitutional rights.
Lee Moves to Preserve Internet Freedom with Updated Bill
WASHINGTON – In a continued effort to prioritize fast, affordable Internet access for all Americans, Senator Lee introduced an updated version of the “Restoring Internet Freedom Act.” This move comes in response to recent efforts by the FCC to revert to regulations reminiscent of dated telephone services.
Lee Bill Seeks to Protect Utah’s Historic Roads
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Historic Roadways Protection Act to safeguard roads that were vital in shaping Utah’s rich pioneer history. This bill comes as a response to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recent decision to close 317 miles of roads in Utah, including many that have significant historical value.
Bridging the Housing Gap in the West
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) reintroduced the Helping Open Underutilized Space to Ensure Shelter or HOUSES Act legislation aimed at alleviating housing constraints experienced across the West. This initiative targets federal lands to bolster local efforts to combat rising housing costs and increase available housing stock.