Press Releases
Lee Leads Coalition Urging USADF Fraud Probe
Mar 11, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today led a coalition of congressional colleagues in the House and Senate urging the U.S. Department of Justice to continue its probe of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in light of uncovered fraud and corruption. Joining Senator Lee in this effort are U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07) and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT).
Lee Cosponsors Better Care for Veterans
Mar 6, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) cosponsored three pieces of legislation securing improved care for America’s veterans.
Lee Introduces PIONEER Act to Deregulate Innovation Nationwide
Mar 5, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to bring Utah’s regulatory sandbox model nationwide to deregulate innovation across all industries at a federal level. The Promoting Innovation and Offering the Needed Escape from Exhaustive Regulations (PIONEER) Act will apply Utah’s trailblazing sandbox concept nationwide to provide relief from overregulation and promote innovation and efficiency across American economies.
Lee Introduces 21st Century Worker Act to Deregulate Independent Contract Work
Mar 5, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the 21st Century Worker Act to deregulate employment processes and provide flexibility for independent contractors and employees. The bill will simplify employee classifications to cut red tape around hiring independent contractors and flexible work arrangements.
