Press Releases
Senate, House Leaders Introduce Bill To Restore Regulatory Accountability Through Judicial Review
Mar 17, 2016
Washington, DC—Legislation to restore accountability to the regulatory process was introduced Thursday by a coalition of lawmakers eager to ensure proper judicial review. The bill, called the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" would empower the courts, not agencies, to interpret all questions of law, including both statutes and regulations.
Lee Reaffirms Commitment To Let People Pick Next Court Nominee
Mar 16, 2016
WASHINGTON – Before President Obama announced his announced his pick to replace Justice Antonin Scalia Wednesday morning, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) reaffirmed his commitment to let the American people have a voice in that pick.
Sen. Lee on Federalizing Water Infrastructure Financing
Mar 4, 2016
“What is happening to the people of Flint, Michigan is a man-made disaster,” Lee said. “Congress has special mechanisms for emergency spending when it is needed, but to date Michigan’s governor has not asked us for any, nor have Michigan’s Senators proposed any. Contrary to media reports, there is no federal ‘aid package’ for Flint even being considered.”
Obama Admin Continues to Circumvent Law for DACA Recipients
Mar 3, 2016
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Senator Mike Lee of Utah are seeking details on an Obama Administration practice that puts individuals in the country illegally on a pathway to citizenship.
