Press Releases
Sen. Lee Locks in Vote to Pass 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund
Jul 18, 2019
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) secured unanimous consent Thursday for the Senate to vote on two amendments and final passage of 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund next week.
“The men and women who responded to the horrific events of September 11, 2001 are among the great heroes of American history,” Sen. Lee said. “Since 2011, the 9/11 Victims Fund has always had finite authorizations, and by all accounts it has an excellent record avoiding waste and abuse. These two things are not coincidental. They go together,” Sen. Lee continued.
Sen. Lee Introduces District Court Nominee David Barlow In Judiciary Hearing
Jul 17, 2019
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced fellow Utahn and District Court Nominee David B. Barlow to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Rubio, Lee: 2018 Tax Data proves expanded Child Tax Benefited Millions of American Families
Jul 11, 2019
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) released statements after the Tax Foundation’s report on 2018 tax return data showed the positive impact the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) had for millions of American families. Their efforts secured a provision in the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 that doubled the CTC from $1,000 to $2,000, expanded eligibility, and increased the refundability of the CTC from $1,100 to $1,400. The data from 2018 tax returns makes it clear the benefits of this effort. The number of people who received the CTC doubled, benefiting American families in every income bracket, with the exception of top income earners.
Sens. Lee, Romney Introduces Early Action Against Ozone Act
Jun 25, 2019
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the Early Action Against Ozone Act Tuesday, a bill that would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to work with local governments to lower pollution before they violate the Clean Air Act.
