Press Releases
Lee, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Guarding Readiness Resources Act for 119th Congress
Feb 28, 2025
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the Guarding Readiness Resources Act today with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) is introducing the House companion bill. This bipartisan legislation provides a critical exemption from the Miscellaneous Receipts Act for State Active Duty (SAD) reimbursement payments. This change ensures that these funds are directed back to the National Guard units that incurred the expenses, bolstering readiness and operational efficiency. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines R-MT), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), James Risch (R-ID), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim Justice (R-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Amy Klobuchar (R-NH), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jerry Moran (R-KS).
Lee and Roy Introduce HERO Act for 119th Congress
Feb 27, 2025
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity (HERO) Act, a bill that brings transparency, accountability, and competition to higher education. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) sponsored the HERO Act in the House of Representatives.
Lee Introduces the Saving Privacy Act for 119th Congress
Feb 27, 2025
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Saving Privacy Act, a bill to end government abuse of Americans’ financial information. For years, federal agencies have been overreaching in their surveillance, collecting vast amounts of personal financial data from law-abiding citizens without just cause. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is an original co-sponsor of the bill.
Senator Lee Introduces SCREEN Act for 119th Congress to Protect Children from Pornography Online
Feb 26, 2025
Senator Mike Lee has introduced the Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act, a step toward safeguarding minors from the pervasive threat of online pornographic content. Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Jim Banks (R-IN) are cosponsors. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) leads the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
