Press Releases
Lee, Klobuchar React to Proposed Pfizer, Allergan Merger
Nov 24, 2015
WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements today regarding the proposed merger of Pfizer and Allergan.
Lee Introduces Resolution Calling on President Obama to Submit Climate Deal to Senate as A Treaty
Nov 19, 2015
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a resolution, S. Con. Res. 25, calling on President Obama to seek the Senate’s advice and consent on whatever climate agreement is produced in Paris, as required by Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution has 30 original cosponsors.
Lee Fights Broken Education Reauthorization Process
Nov 18, 2015
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a speech on the Senate floor regarding the fraudulent manner in which the conference process has unfolded with respect to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization bill.
Senator Lee Delivers Remarks on “National Pregnancy Center Week
Nov 10, 2015
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Lee requested unanimous consent from the Senate to approve Senate Resolution 37, which would designate the second week in November as “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) objected to the request.
Lee Applauds Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Injunction of Obama’s Executive Amnesty Program
Nov 10, 2015
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Tuesday, following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision affirming a federal district court’s nationwide injunction against President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program.
Lee Calls on Congress to Assert Constitutional Powers Ahead of Climate Talks
Nov 4, 2015
WASHINGTON – Wednesday at The Heritage Foundation, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called on Congress to assert its constitutional powers ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate-change negotiations in Paris.
Lee, Hartzler Introduce Resolution Recognizing "National Pregnancy Center Week"
Nov 3, 2015
WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced similar resolutions in the Senate and House today that designate the week of November 8, as "National Pregnancy Center Week."
Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Anti-Trust Implications of Occupational Licensing Regulations
Oct 29, 2015
WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today announced that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights will be holding a hearing on Nov. 18th entitled, “License to Compete: Occupational Licensing and the State Action Doctrine.”
Lee, Sessions Send Letter to Colleagues Urging Opposition to Budget Deal
Oct 28, 2015
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) sent a Dear Colleague letter to their fellow senators Wednesday urging them to oppose the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.
Lee, Klobuchar React to Walgreens-Rite Aid Merger
Oct 28, 2015
WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairman and Rank Member respectively of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statements in response to the announced merger between Walgreens and Rite Aid.
