Sens. Lee, Grassley, and Murkowski Introduce Inspector General Access Act of 2018
Jun 6, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Inspector General Access Act of 2018 today, a bill that would expand the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General to include alleged DOJ attorney misconduct.
Sen. Lee Commends Supreme Court Defense of First Amendment
Jun 4, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Monday after the Supreme Court held that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission had violated a baker’s First Amendment right free exercise of religion.
“The Colorado Civil Rights Commission’s hostility toward the religious beliefs of Mr. Phillips was incompatible with the First Amendment,” Sen. Lee said. “Today’s decision is a win for our nation’s founding principle that our laws must be applied in a manner that is neutral toward religion.”
May 30, 2018- Mobile Office Visit to Wayne County
May 30, 2018
What: Mobile Office Visit to Loa
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S Main Street, Loa, UT 84747
May 30, 2018 - Mobile Office Visit to Sevier County
May 30, 2018
What: Mobile Office Visit to Annabella
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 @ 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Where: Annabella Town Office, 295 E 300 N, Annabella, UT 84711
Sen. Lee Statement on Release of Joshua Holt
May 26, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement today regarding the release of Utahn Joshua Holt:
“I am very excited that after almost two years in prison, Utahn Joshua Holt has been released and will be reunited with his family today,” Sen. Mike Lee said. “We have long fought and prayed for his release from the Venezuelan government and are thrilled for his family.”
Title X Rule
May 25, 2018
Last week, the Trump administration proposed new rules to finally bring federal policy back in line with federal law. This should not be controversial in a republic committed to the rule of law.
But this new policy touches the question of abortion, which tempts all three branches of our federal government to turn truth, justice, and the law inside.
Protecting Sovereignty for the People of Guatemala
May 25, 2018
As Americans, we love our liberty. We love the fact that no one from outside our country can tell us what to do or how to do it. Unfortunately, other countries are not as lucky.
Guatemala, for example, has recently come under assault from international entities seeking to co-opt the Guatemalan criminal justice system.
Conservative Senators Introduce White House Rescission Bills
May 25, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and Ben Sasse (R-NE) introduced the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act Thursday, a bill that would formally rescind the $15 billion in unneeded spending identified by the White House on May 8, 2018.
Floor Remarks on Title X Rule
May 24, 2018
Mr./Madam President,
Last week, the Trump administration proposed new rules to finally bring federal policy back in line with federal law. This should not be controversial in a republic committed to the rule of law.
But this new policy touches the question of abortion, which tempts all three branches of our federal government to turn truth, justice, and the law inside out in the service of violence.
President Trump is resisting those temptations, and affirming that the law should do what it says.
Sens. Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on T-Mobile-Sprint Merger
May 23, 2018
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, will hold a subcommittee hearing June 27th on the proposed T-Mobile-Sprint Merger.