Press Releases
Senators Lee, Ernst Sound Alarm: Even More Minnesota Fraud
Jan 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today urged further scrutiny of possible fraud by a Somali-led, taxpayer funded nonprofit organization in Minnesota. Their letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi details suspicious actions by Generation Hope MN, an organization rife with red flags positioned to receive over $1 million in federal funding.
Senator Lee Condemns EU Sanctioning X for Refusing to Censor Americans
Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a resolution today condemning the European Union’s recent decision to sanction the social media platform X for its refusal to censor American users’ online speech. The massive $140 million fine is the latest in a string of radical free speech infringement by European governments, including prison sentences for writers and even viewers of social media posts deemed “misinformation” or “hate speech.” U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) cosponsored the resolution.
Patriots of the Caribbean: Lee Bill Authorizes American Privateers to Seize Cartel Assets with President’s Approval
Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today that would allow private entities to stop drug cartel smuggling and violence. The Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act authorizes President Trump, as provided under the Constitution, to commission American operators under letters of marque to seize cartel property and persons on land or sea. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) introduced the House version of the legislation.
Lee, Booker Reign in Runaway Agriculture Waste to Ensure Small Farmers Get Fair Share
Dec 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today with U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) to reign in government spending within the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to reduce waste on ineffective projects and prevent big agriculture producers from monopolizing funding pools to ensure that small farmers have access to their fair share.
