Press Releases

July 14, 2015
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.
July 14, 2015
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.
July 9, 2015
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.
July 7, 2015
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.
July 7, 2015
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.
July 2, 2015
Lee, Klobuchar Comment on Potential Airline Collusion

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today issued the following statements regarding the Department of Justice’s announcement that it was investigating potential collusion among certain airlines. Senator […]

June 26, 2015
Lee Calls For First Amendment Defense Act After Supreme Court Rules On Same-Sex Marriage
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement the Supreme Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states license marriages between people of the same sex.
June 17, 2015
Lee, Labrador Introduce Bill Protecting Religious Liberty
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-ID), today reintroduced legislation to clarify and strengthen religious liberty protections in federal law, by safeguarding those individuals and institutions who promote traditional marriage from government retaliation.
June 17, 2015
Lee Questions Federal Debt Programs
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement after the Joint Economic Committee’s hearing on “The Economic Exposure of Federal Credit Programs.
June 16, 2015
Flag Retirement Ceremony – Provo, UT
The Flag Retirement Ceremony in Provo, Utah is an annual event that takes place on Flag Day weekend as part of the America’s Freedom Festival celebration in Utah County. Organized by Randy Edwards of the American Legion Department of Utah, the Flag Retirement Ceremony provides a dignified and patriotic environment for the disposing of worn and tattered American flags.