Press Releases

Sen. Lee Introduces “CBO Show Your Work” Bill

Aug 4, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the “CBO Show Your Work” Act Thursday, legislation designed to improve the legislative process by making the Congressional Budget Office more transparent and accountable.

Sen. Lee Comments on Health Care Freedom Act Vote

Jul 28, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement Friday after the Senate rejected Health Care Freedom Act. "Last night did not turn out the way I hoped, but the result is hardly surprising," Lee said. "The process on this bill has been terrible from the beginning and the Senate as an institution failed the American people. All I can promise is that I will keep fighting for more health care options and lower premiums."

Sens. Lee and Leahy Introduce ECPA Modernization Act

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the ECPA Modernization Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal statutes to better reflect Americans’ modern expectations of privacy.

Sens. Lee, Leahy, and Others Introduce the Email Privacy Act

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Pat Leahy (D-VT), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced the Email Privacy Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal privacy law for email retention

Sens. Lee, Cruz, Sasse, and Rep. Issa Introduce Occupational Licensing Reform Bill

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ben Sasse (R-NE), as well as Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the Restoring Board Immunity Act Thursday, a bill designed to help states reform their occupational licensing regulations.

Sen. Lee Urges Colleagues To Honor Their Repeal Promise

Jul 25, 2017

WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) voted yes on a motion to proceed to debate on the American Health Care Act. He released the following statement on his hopes for healthcare going forward as he continues to fight for a full and complete repeal of Obamacare: "We campaigned on repealing Obamacare for seven years," Sen Lee said. "I hope my colleagues will honor their promise and vote with me for the 2015 repeal bill."

Sen. Lee and Utah Delegation Celebrate Pioneer Day

Jul 25, 2017

WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and the Utah federal delegation welcomed members of the Utah business community as they celebrated Pioneer Day in Washington, DC. The event featured products from around the state of Utah and served to highlight Utah businesses. It was held as a Pioneer Day celebration for members of the Utah delegation and Utahns living in or visiting Washington, DC.

Sens. Lee, Leahy, Hoeven, Cruz Introduce Congressional Clerkship Act

Jul 20, 2017

WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act, a bill that would improve the business of Congress and increase the public’s understanding of its work by establishing a structured congressional clerkship program for recent law school graduates and young lawyers.

Sen. Lee Introduces National Labor Relations Board Reform Bill

Jul 20, 2017

WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation that would strip the National Labor Relations Board of its power to prosecute and adjudicate labor disputes.

Sen. Lee Responds to New DOJ Asset Forfeiture Policy

Jul 19, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the Department of Justice’s new asset forfeiture policy