Press Releases
Lee Introduces Safe Transit Accountability Act
Sep 30, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Safe Transit Accountability Act today to keep labor unions from endangering Utahns and blocking public transportation agencies from implementing necessary safety measures. Reps. Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) have introduced the bill in the House of Representatives. The legislation has earned endorsements from Utah Transit Authority (UTA), the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
Lee Applauds Department of Commerce Rescinding Biden-Era Anti-Firearm Rule
Sep 30, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) applauded the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today for rescinding a Biden-era anti-firearm rule that imposed onerous export controls on civilian firearms. Reversing this damaging policy will allow American firearm manufacturers to better compete in overseas markets.
Sen. Lee: President Nelson Was a Leader and Healer of Hearts and Souls
Sep 28, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement on the passing of Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lee Introduces Charlie Kirk Act To Ban Government Funded Propaganda
Sep 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Charlie Kirk Act today to restore protections against government-funded propaganda targeted at American audiences. Named as a tribute to the late conservative leader Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week during a debate appearance in Utah, this legislation restores protections from the Smith-Mundt Act to block the federal government from propagandizing its own citizens shaping media narratives. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS).
