Press Releases
Lee Bill Establishing Federal Court Locations in Monticello and Moab Passes Senate Unanimously
Dec 19, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced the Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) establishing statutory locations for holding federal court in Monticello and Moab, Utah, as part of the JUDGES Act. This bipartisan bill addresses challenges faced by residents of Eastern Utah when fulfilling their jury responsibilities. The bill now heads to the President's desk for signature.
SENATE PASSES LEE-LED BILLS ON WILDFIRE RESEARCH AND HYDROPOWER PRODUCTION
Dec 18, 2024
Tonight, the Senate passed two bills led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)—the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act and S. 5000—by unanimous consent and await passage by the House. These bills will enhance wildfire research and address the impacts of hydropower reductions at Glen Canyon Dam.
Lee Introduces America First Act to Remove Federal Benefits from Illegal Immigrants
Dec 18, 2024
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the America First Act, which would prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American families. President Biden’s unprecedented abuse of parole for foreign citizens illegally entering our country has resulted in millions of illegal aliens being supported and subsidized by struggling American families through their tax dollars, worsening the border crisis. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX).
Lee, Merkley Introduces the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Dec 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, legislation to restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data in an era of rapidly advancing automotive technology. With connected vehicles projected to make up 95% of all new vehicles on the road by 2030, this bill ensures Americans retain the right to privacy and autonomy over their vehicle data. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO) leads the companion bill in the House.
