Press Releases

June 26, 2017
Sen. Lee, Rep. Stewart Urge Pres. Trump to Consider North Korean Government Involvement in David Sneddon Disappearance
WASHINGTON – Today Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) sent a letter to President Trump in preparation for this week’s summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in regarding the disappearance of BYU student David Louis Sneddon from China in 2004. The letter urges the President to consider the possibility that the North Korean government was responsible for David’s disappearance. Lee and Stewart cite reports from regional experts to support that possibility.
June 23, 2017
America First in the Americas
The United States has long sought a balance between participating in international organizations that promote the spread of democracy and protecting the sovereignty of other countries. At times, this delicate balance has been lost and our ability to promote American interests has been diminished. Unfortunately, it appears our recent involvement with the Organization of American States has tipped toward undermining the sovereignty of other nations. The OAS was founded on the admirable principle that “Every State has the right to choose, without external interference, its political, economic, and social system and to organize itself in the way best suited to
June 23, 2017
A Message from Senator Lee: The Missing Ingredient in the BRCA: Humility
To win my vote, the Republican health care bill must create a little space for states and individuals to sidestep Washington’s arrogant incompetence, and see if they can do better.
June 22, 2017
Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Lee, and Paul Issue Joint Statement on Senate Health Bill
WASHINGTON – Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Rand Paul (R-KY) issued the following statement Thursday responding to the release of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017:
June 16, 2017
Reforming Welfare to Protect Work and Marriage
There is much to celebrate in America today. Americans are, on average, wealthier, healthier, and better-educated than we ever have been. We’ve made huge strides in civil rights and racial equality. And we have access to technology that would have awed past generations.
June 16, 2017
Reversing Antiquities Act Abuse
During the Christmas season last year, the Obama administration ignored the majority of Utahns by designating a vast tract of land in southern Utah as a national monument. This week, the Department of the Interior took a welcome step toward reversing this executive abuse and returning to a legislative solution.
June 12, 2017
Sen. Lee Commends Sec. Zinke on Bears Ears National Monument Interim Report
I commend Secretary Zinke for producing a balanced and factual report that should be seen by both sides as genuine progress towards a consensus solution to land use issues in San Juan County.
June 9, 2017
Restoring Accountability to the VA
In 2014, the public learned from whistleblowers that government employees at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix, Arizona kept “secret waiting lists” to hide long waits for care at their facilities. Dozens of veterans died waiting for care as a result.
June 9, 2017
Provo Before Paris
Last Thursday, President Trump announced the federal government would pull out of the supposedly “non-binding” Paris Climate Accord signed by President Obama. This should not have been a surprise.
June 8, 2017
More truth about Planned Parenthood
Mr. President, Last year the nation was shocked by undercover videos produced by investigative journalists with the Center for Medical Progress, exposing Planned Parenthood’s sale of fetal body parts . . . and the callousness with which Planned Parenthood officials described their grisly work.