Press Releases
Lee, Ogles Introduce BOWSER Act to End DC Home Rule
Feb 6, 2025
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident (BOWSER) Act in the Senate and House, named after District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser. In response to the mayor and city council’s failure to prevent violent crime, corruption, and voting by non-citizens, the bill would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act one year after passage. Congress has the authority to manage the nation’s capital according to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is the lead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.
Utah’s Senators Introduce Bills for Navy and Coast Guard Readiness
Feb 5, 2025
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing the readiness and capabilities of the United States Navy and Coast Guard. The "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act" and the "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act" are designed to modernize and expedite the construction and procurement processes for U.S. maritime forces by fostering increased collaboration with allied nations.
Sen. Lee Introduces Resolution Affirming USA Creation and Protection of the Panama Canal
Feb 4, 2025
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced a resolution recognizing the great American achievement of creating the Panama Canal, the vital importance of the Canal in trade, national security, and geopolitics, and the necessity to ensure the neutrality of the Canal from interference by global adversaries like China. The resolution is co-sponsored by Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
Lee Introduces the Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act
Jan 31, 2025
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act to bolster educational choices for American families. This bill addresses growing concerns among parents about the ideological influences in public education and the economic barriers to alternative schooling options. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) is a co-sponsor. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) has introduced the legislation in the House of Representatives.
