A Filibuster Should be the Beginning of the Fight
Nov 6, 2015
If you want to understand why the American people don’t trust Congress, take a careful look at what happened this week in the Senate.
Planning for the Paris Protocol
Nov 6, 2015
In a few weeks Paris will host the latest round of climate-change negotiations – what’s called the “Conference of Parties” – under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Lee Calls on Congress to Assert Constitutional Powers Ahead of Climate Talks
Nov 4, 2015
WASHINGTON – Wednesday at The Heritage Foundation, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called on Congress to assert its constitutional powers ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate-change negotiations in Paris.
Recovering the Senate’s Rightful Role in Foreign Affairs
Nov 4, 2015
When the United States makes major, binding international commitments, they must – always – be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. This is a basic principle that can’t be stated, and restated, enough.
Lee, Hartzler Introduce Resolution Recognizing "National Pregnancy Center Week"
Nov 3, 2015
WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced similar resolutions in the Senate and House today that designate the week of November 8, as "National Pregnancy Center Week."
EQUIP vs. HERO
Oct 30, 2015
Coding boot camps are an example of the innovation that can occur in higher education, meeting the demand for skilled workers without relying on the endorsement or support of the federal government.
Policy and Process Undeserving of the Support of the American People.
Oct 30, 2015
Last night at 3 AM, the Senate passed a budget deal that was not just a horrible piece of legislation undeserving of the support of a self-respecting Congress. It also represented the last gasping breath of a disgraced bipartisan beltway establishment on the verge of collapse.
Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Anti-Trust Implications of Occupational Licensing Regulations
Oct 29, 2015
WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today announced that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights will be holding a hearing on Nov. 18th entitled, “License to Compete: Occupational Licensing and the State Action Doctrine.”
Remarks on The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Oct 29, 2015
The budget deal before the Senate today is not just a horrible piece of legislation undeserving of this chamber’s support. It also represents the last gasping breath of a disgraced bipartisan beltway establishment on the verge of collapse.
Lee, Sessions Send Letter to Colleagues Urging Opposition to Budget Deal
Oct 28, 2015
WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) sent a Dear Colleague letter to their fellow senators Wednesday urging them to oppose the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.
