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September 18, 2018
Mini-Bus Spending Bill

Mr. President, I am a Republican because I am a conservative. And I am a conservative because I believe the Constitution and the ideals it asserts in behalf of all […]
September 14, 2018
States Don’t Need Federal Health Care Regulation

Americans know all too well the crippling costs of healthcare today. On top of the daily struggles of ordinary families to put food on the table, skyrocketing costs of prescription […]
September 14, 2018
Standards of Identity

The American food industry has seen incredible innovation over the last several decades. Not only is healthier, safer food more accessible and affordable than ever, but whole new foods are […]
September 7, 2018
Opting In to Better Airport Security
In the 17 years since its inception, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has managed to incorporate itself into the American way of life, both as a topic of news coverage and as a punch line for comedians. Now that an entire generation of Americans can’t remember the pre-TSA era, most people who fly can recall a personal experience with the agency.
September 7, 2018
Desperate Democrats Fail to Derail Kavanaugh Confirmation

By the end of this month, DC Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh is going to be Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Senate Democrats are not happy about this […]
September 4, 2018
Confirmation hearing on the nomination of Hon. Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Judge Kavanaugh, welcome, and welcome to your family and guests. This is the third time you’ve had the quote-unquote privilege of appearing before this Committee. So you’re seeing some familiar faces on this side of the dais. You’re also seeing some new faces, but I think you’ll find that in a lot of ways, nothing has really changed since you were last here 12 years ago.
September 4, 2018
Sen. Lee Offers Opening Statements on Day 1 of Kavanaugh Hearings
Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) participated in the first day of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings. His opening remarks, in part and as prepared, were as follows: “Over the next few days, Senators will ask you questions about Supreme Court cases, your record, and your qualifications. Some of these questions will be fair. Many others will be unfair. And some of these unfair questions will ask you to promise to vote a certain way in particular cases that are likely to come before the Court…
August 24, 2018
A Big Step Forward for Criminal Justice Reform
We’ve known for months that criminal justice reform has the votes to become President Trump’s first major bipartisan accomplishment. All it needs is time on the Senate floor for amendments and a final vote. And this week we got word that that floor time will come. We just have to wait until this November’s midterm elections.
August 24, 2018
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Our nation boasts an abundance of beautiful topography. Sweeping plains, rolling hills and valleys, rugged deserts, glassy lakes, and cascading waterfalls are all found across our various states. And Americans should indeed enjoy the benefits of these natural features.
August 23, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform Likely to See Vote After Midterms
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) participated in two meetings to discuss what elements would be included in a possible criminal justice reform bill that would be taken up by the Senate after the midterm elections. Sen. Lee released the following statement on the possible bill after the meetings: