Press Releases
Sen. Lee Submits Jobs and Economic Stimulus Legislation
Oct 5, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee submitted legislation that would create millions of new jobs and inject $1 trillion into the American economy by significantly reducing the excessive tax on repatriated assets. Sen. Lee’s proposal would permanently lower the tax rate for businesses from 35% to 5% on money earned overseas and brought back to this country.
Lee Endorses Johnson for Vice Chair
Sep 22, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his support for Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) to be Senate Republican Conference Vice Chairman.
Lee Statement on Schmidt Testimony
Sep 21, 2011
As a strong supporter of free markets, competition, and innovation, I was disappointed by the testimony of Google chairman Eric Schmidt. I had hoped to hear the company acknowledge the responsibilities that accompany its preeminent position in the Internet search market and address concerns many have raised about Google’s possible anti-competitive activities. Unfortunately, I fear that some of the testimony in today’s hearing may only encourage those who are calling for legal enforcement or government regulation. I am hopeful that we can avoid those outcomes, and encourage Google to take appropriate voluntary action to resolve these concerns.
Senator Lee's Google Antitrust Hearing Opening Statement
Sep 21, 2011
WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today delivered the following opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. Lee, the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Antitrust Subcommittee, called for the oversight hearing on Google to review the company's fair competition practices.
