Lee Cosponsors Cruz Bill Defending American Energy Producers against Climate Lawfare
Apr 21, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) cosponsored the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act to defend American energy producers against the rise of climate lawfare by prohibiting dubious climate lawsuits or actions that attempt to enforce an energy penalty law from being brought in either state or federal court. The bill is sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and cosponsored by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR). Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the House version of the legislation.
Lee, Warren Press Airline CEOs on Potential United-American Merger as Airfare Continues to Skyrocket for Everyday Travelers
Apr 21, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), pressed the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines on recent reports of a potential merger between the two air carrier giants. The senators penned a bipartisan letter warning that a United-American merger would create the largest airline in the world, exacerbating concerns that consolidation of the airline industry could harm consumers.
Senator Lee Publishes Bipartisan New York Times Op-Ed; Urges Protection of Americans’ Private Data against Warrantless Searches by Federal Government
Apr 17, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today published a bipartisan op-ed in The New York Times calling for protections against warrantless searches of Americans’ private digital data by the federal government. The article, penned by Senators Lee and Dick Durbin (D-IL), urges the passage of their Security and Freedom Enhancement (SAFE) Act to reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to stop the rampant abuse of FISA’s statutes to target and violate the rights of innocent Americans without a warrant.
Lee Introduces Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act
Apr 16, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is introducing today the Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act to restore competition in the medical residency system by repealing a special federal antitrust exemption. The bill targets a 2004 provision that shields the medical residency matching system from antitrust laws, limiting competition and restricting economic freedom for medical residents. Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Lee, Colleagues Urge Federal Judicial Center to Retract Climate Agenda Materials
Apr 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined by a coalition of his colleagues in the Senate, sent a letter to Federal Judicial Center (FJC) Director Judge Robin Rosenberg raising concerns that the FJC’s Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence pushes a politicized climate agenda and does not meet the standard of a neutral judicial resource. The letter in particular cited the Manual’s presentation of disputed scientific claims as settled fact without acknowledging competing models. Joined by Senator Lee are U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Eric Schmitt (R-MO).
Lee Introduces Resolution Urging America First Approach to UN Alliances
Apr 15, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced a resolution urging an America First approach to all international allyships. Specifically, Senator Lee’s resolution proposes that the United States must maintain its influence as a great power partner over adversarial countries, and prioritize bilateral security agreements over multilateral arrangements to maximize leverage and America’s position on the world stage.
Lee Sounds Alarm on Pro-Abortion United Nations Nominee
Mar 26, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today urged that the United States veto the nomination of pro-abortion radical Dr. Michelle Bachelet to the position of United Nations Secretary General (UNSG). In a bicameral letter with support from a large congressional coalition, Lee and his colleagues outline Bachelet’s extreme promotion for abortion as a “human right” and history of overriding state sovereignty with intimidation and coercion to push this radical agenda.
WATCH: Senator Lee Kicks Off Late-Night Debate on SAVE America Act
Mar 18, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) kicked off debate on the Senate floor Tuesday night for his SAVE America Act. The overwhelmingly popular legislation would secure American elections and protect citizens’ votes by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, and the use of Voter ID nationwide.
Lee Introduces Bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act
Mar 12, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to protect Americans’ constitutional rights and data privacy. The Government Surveillance Reform Act reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with necessary Fourth Amendment protections to block the federal government from buying Americans’ private data from shady sources. Cosponsors include U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). U.S. Representatives Warren Davidson (R-OH-08) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) introduced the House version of this bill.
Lee Introduces Protecting Access to American Products Act
Mar 12, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to advance American manufacturing and energy dominance by cutting outdated red tape around domestic trade shipping. The Protecting Access to American Products Act will allow flexibility from Jones Act restrictions so American businesses and energy producers can sell to American customers. U.S. Representative Ben Cline (R-VA-06) introduced the House version of this bill.
