Press Releases
Lee and Sessions Hold Colloquy as They Wait For Corker--Hoeven Amendment Text
Jun 20, 2013
Senator Lee and Senator Sessions discuss the immigration bill on the Senate floor.
Lee Introduces Congressional Approval Amendment to Immigration Bill
Jun 19, 2013
amendment number 1208 would require fast-track congressional approval at the introduction of the Department of Homeland Security border security strategies, before the award of Registered Provisional Immigrant, or RPI status, and before the eligibility for that status begins, and also at the certification of the strategy's completion, before those receiving RPI Status may become eligible to become lawful permanent residents, eligible to receive green cards.
Lee Statement On Failure To Pass Congressional Approval Amendment
Jun 19, 2013
The failure of my amendment means their voices have been silenced and the unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats will determine for themselves whether or not border security goals have been met. It is yet another indication that the supporters of this bill are not serious about fixing our broken immigration system or securing the border.
Lee, Fleming Laud Passage of Religious Liberties Protections for Service Members
Jun 17, 2013
Senator Mike Lee praised the passage of strong religious liberty protections for members of the armed services in the Senate Armed Services Committee-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act
