Press Releases
Sen. Lee Responds to President’s Letter on Syria Strike
Apr 16, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Monday in response to a White House letter purporting to identify sufficient constitutional authority for Friday night’s attack on Syria.
“No President of the United States, no matter party or political ideology, has the authority to unilaterally start a war. While the president has the authority under the War Powers Act to respond when the U.S. is under attack or in imminent danger, such circumstances did not exist with regard to Syria. Promoting regional stability, mitigating humanitarian catastrophe, and deterring the use of chemical weapons might be important foreign policy goals, but if they are to be pursued with military force, a president must first seek congressional authorization.”
Utah Tops Social Capital Index of United States
Apr 11, 2018
The Joint Economic Committee of the United States Congress issued a new report Wednesday, showing that Utah has the highest level of social capital of any state in the nation.
Sen. Lee Introduces Aviation Empowerment Act
Apr 11, 2018
“Innovation is key to competition and accessibility.” Sen. Lee said. “This bill adds definition and clarity to existing rules that will help unleash that innovation in the aviation community. Studies and experience with cost-sharing services have proven to be safe and effective in other countries, and it is past time we enact them in our country.
Sen. Lee Calls for Congressional Vote Before Force Used in Syria
Apr 9, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Monday morning in response to the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria.
“The use of chemical weapons absolutely requires a response from the United States,” Sen. Lee said. "But if that response is going to include military force, the President of the United States should come to Congress and ask for authorization before military force is used."
