Press Releases
Lee Introduces Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act
Apr 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is introducing today the Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act to restore competition in the medical residency system by repealing a special federal antitrust exemption. The bill targets a 2004 provision that shields the medical residency matching system from antitrust laws, limiting competition and restricting economic freedom for medical residents. Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Lee, Colleagues Urge Federal Judicial Center to Retract Climate Agenda Materials
Apr 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined by a coalition of his colleagues in the Senate, sent a letter to Federal Judicial Center (FJC) Director Judge Robin Rosenberg raising concerns that the FJC’s Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence pushes a politicized climate agenda and does not meet the standard of a neutral judicial resource. The letter in particular cited the Manual’s presentation of disputed scientific claims as settled fact without acknowledging competing models. Joined by Senator Lee are U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Eric Schmitt (R-MO).
Lee Introduces Resolution Urging America First Approach to UN Alliances
Apr 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced a resolution urging an America First approach to all international allyships. Specifically, Senator Lee’s resolution proposes that the United States must maintain its influence as a great power partner over adversarial countries, and prioritize bilateral security agreements over multilateral arrangements to maximize leverage and America’s position on the world stage.
Lee Sounds Alarm on Pro-Abortion United Nations Nominee
Mar 26, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today urged that the United States veto the nomination of pro-abortion radical Dr. Michelle Bachelet to the position of United Nations Secretary General (UNSG). In a bicameral letter with support from a large congressional coalition, Lee and his colleagues outline Bachelet’s extreme promotion for abortion as a “human right” and history of overriding state sovereignty with intimidation and coercion to push this radical agenda.
