Press Releases

Lee on ObamaCare: We Know What’s In It

Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a speech on the Senate floor in support of the “Restore Growth First” amendment proposed by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), which would defund ObamaCare in the Continuing Resolution.

Transcript of Senator Lee’s Floor Statements during Rand Paul’s Filibuster

The issues that we’re discussing today are of profound importance to the American people for the reasons that Senator Paul has identified. American’s have every reason to be concerned. Any time decisions are made by government that impairs one of the fundamental God-given, protected rights that Americans have. Any time the government wants to intrude upon life, or liberty, or property, it must do so in a way that comports with time-honored, centuries-old understandings of due process.

Al Queda Gaining Influence in Syria

In a U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Forces Command Defense Authorization hearing on March 5, 2013, Senator Lee discussed the possibility that jihadist groups with ties to Al-Queda are gaining influence in the uprising in Syria. In light of this exchange, Senator Lee has serious concerns about U.S. tax dollars being used to support and arm these rebels.

Lee Office Updates White House Tour Request Policy

In response to President Obama’s announcement on March 5 that his White House will be canceling “self-guided” public tours as a result of sequester cuts, Senator Lee’s office has updated their tour request policy. Senator Lee’s Utah constituents are still welcome to request a White House tour, but until the president reverses this unfortunate decision, there is no guarantee that constituents will be able to have these requests fulfilled.

Lee Calls For Release of Drone Memos

Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to release the Department of Justice memoranda that purport to provide legal justification for targeted killings of U.S. Citizens. Senator Lee awaits the release of these documents to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Lee Opposes D.C. Circuit Nominee Caitlin Halligan

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a Senate floor speech in opposition of DC Circuit nominee Caitlin Halligan, citing the lack of need for an additional judge in the Court, and concerns with Halligan’s views in previous cases. The full text of the speech is available below and in the video above.

Lee Joins Cruz In Demanding Vote On Delaying Funding of Obamacare As Part of Continuing Resolution

I will join Senator Cruz in objecting to Senate consideration of any Continuing Resolution without a vote on delaying funding of Obamacare. Defunding Obamacare is essential to restoring economic growth. At this time of fiscal turmoil, Congress shouldn’t borrow more money to pay for something we cannot afford. Although I would prefer a full repeal of Obamacare, we should at minimum delay its implementation until our country is experiencing real, sustained economic growth.

Lee Calls to Extend Comment Period for Gunnison Sage-grouse Endangered Species Listing

WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) recently joined six of his House and Senate colleagues to request a 60-day extension of the comment period of the proposed rules for the […]

ICYMI (VIDEO) LEE: CUT THIS, NOT THAT!

LEE: We are of the opinion the President shouldn’t be scaring the American people, especially when it is completely unnecessary. We can find ways to cut in areas where ordinary […]

February 28, 2013

Lee Launches “Cut This, Not That”

The vast majority of Americans recognize that Washington’s spending is excessively wasteful. In response to the president’s efforts to misinform Americans that the sequester will require dramatic cuts to essential […]