Press Releases

Sen. Lee Statement on Sen. Paul’s COVID-19 Test

“Upon learning that my colleague Sen. Paul tested positive for COVID-19, I consulted the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress Dr. Harding. She advised me that because I have no symptoms or other risk factors, a COVID-19 test was not warranted. However, given the timing, proximity, and duration of my exposure to Sen. Paul, she directed me to self-quarantine for 14 days. That means no traveling or voting. But I will continue to make sure Utah’s voice is heard as we shape the federal response to the Coronavirus through phone, text, email and whatever other means are available.”

Impact for Mid-Sized Businesses from the Family Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Impact for Mid-Sized Businesses from the Family Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Impact on Small Businesses from the Family Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Impact on Small Businesses from the Family Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Sen. Lee Outlines Corona Response Priorities

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Thursday as he continued to work with Senate colleagues on an economic response to the Coronavirus. “If there is any state that is best prepared for the one-two punch of a global pandemic and a generational earthquake, it is Utah. We will rise to this occasion. We will beat this virus. And we will rebuild from the damage from the earthquake that hit us Wednesday.” “All of us can do our own part to help our community through these times. For some, that means staying at home, practicing responsible social

Sen. Lee Supports Amendment To Protect Small Businesses And Workers During Coronavirus Emergency

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have introduced an amendment to the House coronavirus legislation to eliminate job-killing paid leave mandates and instead expand eligibility for unemployment insurance to those who aren’t able to earn a paycheck due to coronavirus.

One Step Closer to Real FISA Reform

COVID-19 Is Bigger Than Politics, We Must Be Too

Amidst all the disruptions and frightening statistics, there is good news: we are going to defeat the Coronavirus Disease 2019. And the most important part of that sentence is the word “we.” The time is going to come for political debates –important and contentious debates – about the United States’ response to this coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Resources

If you have an immediate need to contact a federal agency during this outbreak, please email covid19@lee.senate.gov for our help. However, if you are experiencing any health complications, please contact a health care facility or individual. This email is not monitored in real time nor can our office provide individual advice on how to treat or prevent the coronavirus. Additionally, please only use this email if you are truly in need of time-sensitive service. Any regular correspondence will only delay our ability to serve Utahns in desperate need. Letters to the Senator voicing your opinions about matters should continue to

A “Pivotal Moment” for FISA Reform

Sens. Lee and Romney Offer Resources For Utahns Affected By Travel Restrictions Due To Coronavirus

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney released the following statement regarding travel restrictions to the United States: “Tonight, the Administration announced it is restricting travel to the U.S. of foreign nationals who have recently been in certain European countries, listed here. While these restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens, the Administration has indicated U.S. citizens may be subject to screening in order to return and will be directed to a limited number of airports where screening can take place.