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July 28, 2017
A Privacy Update
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution states plainly that Americans cannot be subjected to “unreasonable searches and seizures” of our “persons, houses, papers, and effects.” But what about emails, text messages, and digital documents? Do they qualify for protection under the Fourth Amendment?
July 27, 2017
Sens. Lee, Leahy, and Others Introduce the Email Privacy Act
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Pat Leahy (D-VT), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced the Email Privacy Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal privacy law for email retention
July 27, 2017
Sens. Lee, Cruz, Sasse, and Rep. Issa Introduce Occupational Licensing Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ben Sasse (R-NE), as well as Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the Restoring Board Immunity Act Thursday, a bill designed to help states reform their occupational licensing regulations.
July 27, 2017
Sens. Lee and Leahy Introduce ECPA Modernization Act
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the ECPA Modernization Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal statutes to better reflect Americans’ modern expectations of privacy.
July 25, 2017
Sen. Lee Urges Colleagues To Honor Their Repeal Promise
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) voted yes on a motion to proceed to debate on the American Health Care Act. He released the following statement on his hopes for healthcare going forward as he continues to fight for a full and complete repeal of Obamacare: “We campaigned on repealing Obamacare for seven years,” Sen Lee said. “I hope my colleagues will honor their promise and vote with me for the 2015 repeal bill.”
July 25, 2017
Sen. Lee and Utah Delegation Celebrate Pioneer Day
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and the Utah federal delegation welcomed members of the Utah business community as they celebrated Pioneer Day in Washington, DC. The event featured products from around the state of Utah and served to highlight Utah businesses. It was held as a Pioneer Day celebration for members of the Utah delegation and Utahns living in or visiting Washington, DC.
July 20, 2017
Sens. Lee, Leahy, Hoeven, Cruz Introduce Congressional Clerkship Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act, a bill that would improve the business of Congress and increase the public’s understanding of its work by establishing a structured congressional clerkship program for recent law school graduates and young lawyers.
July 20, 2017
Sen. Lee Introduces National Labor Relations Board Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation that would strip the National Labor Relations Board of its power to prosecute and adjudicate labor disputes.
July 19, 2017
Sen. Lee Responds to New DOJ Asset Forfeiture Policy
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the Department of Justice’s new asset forfeiture policy
July 19, 2017
Sen. Lee Supports Amb. Huntsman Nomination
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement regarding Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr.’s nomination as US Ambassador to Russia “Few people are more ready to answer a call to serve our country than Ambassador Huntsman,” Sen Lee said. “I have every confidence that he will ably and honestly serve our nation again.”