Press Releases
Senator Lee Secures Major Legislative Win to Cut Uncontrolled Spending by the Administrative State
Feb 25, 2025
Sen. Mike Lee achieved a significant legislative victory in the early morning hours of Friday, February 21st as Senate Republicans unanimously supported and passed his budget resolution amendment 53-47. This amendment represents a critical step in restoring Congress’s constitutional authority to cut mandatory spending and require accountability in federal rulemaking.
Lee Introduces Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act for 119th Congress
Feb 20, 2025
Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act, which directs the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reviews on outdated and redundant regulations. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has introduced the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Lee introduces DEFUND Act to Pull USA from UN
Feb 20, 2025
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Disengaging Entirely from the United Nations Debacle (DEFUND) Act, which calls for the United States' complete withdrawal from the United Nations (UN). This legislation addresses grave issues of national sovereignty and fiscal accountability which have plagued US involvement in the UN. The DEFUND Act is co-sponsored in the Senate by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rick Scott (R-FL) . House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) are introducing the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Lee Introduces Healthy SNAP Act, Stopping Tax Dollars from Subsidizing Junk Food
Feb 13, 2025
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has introduced the Healthy SNAP Act. The bill would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts from being purchased with SNAP benefits. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to ensure that eligible food promotes the health of SNAP recipients and reflects nutrition science, public health concerns, and cultural eating patterns. Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) has introduced the bill in the House of Representatives.
