Press Releases
Lee Introduces 2-Year RECA Reauthorization Bill to Provide Compensation for Victims of Atomic Testing
Apr 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for an additional two years. This legislation aims to provide needed compensation to individuals who have been adversely affected by atomic weapons testing conducted by the federal government. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) cosponsored the legislation in the Senate, and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) is leading the effort in the House of Representatives.
Senate Republicans Host Press Conference on Sec. Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
Apr 9, 2024
This week, the House of Representatives is set to deliver its Articles of Impeachment for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. In anticipation of these articles, Senate Republicans will be hosting a press conference to discuss the importance of holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable and conducting a full impeachment trial in the Senate.
Grounding the Invasion: Lee's Bill to Close the Gate on CBP One App Use
Mar 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), in response to the ongoing invasion at the southern border and the Biden Administration's decision to validate the CBP One Mobile App as an acceptable form of identification for air travel into and across the United States, has introduced the Verifying that all Aliens have Legitimate Identification Documents (VALID) Act. This legislation directly targets the loopholes exploited by illegal immigrants to travel within the U.S. without proper identification.
LEE, COONS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NDO FAIRNESS ACT
Mar 21, 2024
Today, Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the bipartisan NDO Fairness Act, legislation to safeguard American citizens' privacy and constitutional rights in the digital era. In recent years, the use of Non-Disclosure Orders (NDOs), commonly referred to as gag or secrecy orders has surged, particularly in cases involving electronic data like emails, texts, and personal online information. These orders prevent service providers from informing individuals that law enforcement has accessed their data.
