Press Releases

July 7, 2014
Reaching Out to Utah’s Veterans

At the end of May, I sent a newsletter to highlight some of the important work my staff had conducted on behalf of Utah’s veterans.  At the time, I also […]

July 4, 2014
Two Lessons from the Founders

This weekend as Americans all over the country gather to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day we should all take a moment—in the midst of our barbecues, firework displays, and outdoor […]

June 30, 2014
Lee Reacts to Hobby Lobby Decision

WASHINGTON – In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled today that the federal government cannot force closely-held businesses to violate sincerely held religious beliefs in order to comply with […]

June 26, 2014
Lee Reacts to Supreme Court’s Recess Appointments Decision

On January 3, 2012 the President ignored the Constitution and attempted to circumvent the Senate by unilaterally making important appointments to controversial executive agencies. Although past presidents have made recess […]

June 25, 2014
Ensuring Programs We Fund Actually Work
Senator Lee describes an amendment he introduced to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that would penalize the Secretary of the Department of Labor for not fulfilling required evaluations of taxpayer-funded programs.
June 25, 2014
Riley v. California

Today, in Riley v. California, the Supreme Court by a 9-0 vote ruled that police officers may not search the data on cell phones seized incident to an arrest.  While […]

June 24, 2014
The AT&T/DirecTV Merger: The Impact on Competition and Consumers in the Video Market and Beyond

Today’s hearing addresses AT&T’s recent announcement of its intention to acquire DirecTV.  AT&T and DirecTV are well-known and successful companies.  AT&T is primarily a provider of mobile and fixed telephone, […]

June 19, 2014
Building a Majority for a Conservative Reform Agenda
Our ultimate goal is to enact conservative policies that restore the proper role of government, reenergize our economy, and create the conditions in which all Americans have a fair chance to pursue happiness—and find it.
June 17, 2014
Lee to Offer Amendment to Keep Housing Decisions in Local Hands

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his plans to offer an amendment that would block funding for a regulation that allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) […]

June 11, 2014
Lee Urges Senate to Address the Threat of Western Wild Fires

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee sent a letter to Senator Mary Landrieu, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, urging the Committee to promptly schedule oversight […]