Lee, Klobuchar Hold Hearing on Proposed Inbev, SABMiller Merger

Dec 8, 2015

WASHINGTON— Today, Senators 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, issued the following statements following their hearing on Anheuser–Busch Inbev’s proposal to purchase SABMiller.

Lee Holds Hearing on Proposed Inbev, SABMiller Merger

Dec 8, 2015

WASHINGTON— Today, Mike Lee (R–UT), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, is holding a hearing on Anheuser–Busch Inbev’s proposal to purchase SABMiller. The hearing is expected to examine how the proposed merger of the world’s two biggest beer producers would impact competition and consumers across the country.

There's a Better Way to Improve America's Schools

Dec 8, 2015

Later today the Senate will vote on the “Every Student Succeeds Act” – a bill that reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which is the legislation governing federal K-12 education policy.

Dugway High School Open House

Dec 7, 2015

This past week my staff had the opportunity to attend an open house ceremony for the newly completed Dugway High School in Dugway, Utah. After the almost 10-year process of taking the school from conception to completion, I am happy to recognize the efforts of the community leaders that have brought this project to fruition. Without question, the new Dugway High School will be a tremendous asset to Dugway Proving Ground and the surrounding Skull Valley community.

Lee Letter Asks McConnell Not To Include Federal Land Buying Program in Spending Bill

Dec 4, 2015

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and James Lankford (R-OK) sent a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Friday, asking him not to include language permanently reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in any end of the year or must-pass legislation.

Sending Obamacare Repeal to President’s Desk

Dec 4, 2015

Nearly six years ago the Senate was on the verge of passing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This week, we voted to repeal that insultingly misnamed law.

The Failed Policy and Cynical Process of the Highway Bill

Dec 4, 2015

"I rise in opposition to the highway spending bill before us today – and not just the failed and corrupt substance of the legislation."

Two Steps Forward and One Step Back

Dec 4, 2015

The Senate this week took two steps forward and one step back.

Lee Applauds Senate Passage of Obamacare Repeal Bill

Dec 3, 2015

Today the Republican Party took a huge step down the road to repeal Obamacare.

Repealing Obamacare through Reconciliation

Dec 2, 2015

Nearly six years ago this body was on the verge of passing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Today, the Senate is poised to repeal that insultingly misnamed law.