Press Releases
Senators Lee, Tuberville, and Marshall Demand Accountability from Secretary Mayorkas on Border-Caused Tuberculosis Surge
Nov 1, 2024
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, holding him accountable for a surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases across the United States due to lax enforcement of border laws under the Biden-Harris administration. The senators make clear that this administration's policies are jeopardizing public health, risking a re-emergence of TB along with violent crime, human trafficking, and drug smuggling as a direct result of an unsecured border.
Lee Rejects Biden-Harris Bears Ears Plan
Oct 3, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) responded to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) finalization of the proposed management plan for the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM), a 1.36 million-acre monument in Southern Utah. Senator Lee criticized the plan, highlighting a lack of local input and its harmful impact on Utahns who depend on the land for their livelihoods.
Lee Introduces the Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act to Restore Military Readiness
Sep 26, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Safeguarding Our Stockpiles (SOS) Act to restore the original intent of Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) and ensure that U.S. military stockpiles are not depleted without adequate safeguards. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is an original cosponsor of the bill.
Lee Introduces the Saving Privacy Act to Protect Americans' Financial Data
Sep 25, 2024
WASHINGTON –Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Saving Privacy Act, a bill to end government abuse of Americans’ financial information. For years, federal agencies have been overreaching in their surveillance, collecting vast amounts of personal financial data from law-abiding citizens without just cause. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is an original co-sponsor of the bill.
