The Highway Bill
Nov 13, 2015
Next week Senate and House conferees will begin meeting to hash out the differences between the two chambers’ highway bills. Unfortunately, the expected result will likely be a travesty of both policy and process.
Lee Applauds Fifth Circuit Decision Upholding Injunction of Obama’s Executive Amnesty Program
Nov 10, 2015
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Tuesday, following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision affirming a federal district court’s nationwide injunction against President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program.
Honoring Utah's Korean War Veterans
Nov 10, 2015
Last Tuesday at the Utah State Capitol, members of my Salt Lake City staff attended a special ceremony for Utah veterans who received the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal. In total, there were 157 Korean War veterans from Utah who were recognized for their service and presented with the Ambassador for Peace ribbon and medal, with an accompanying official certificate. Consul General, Han Dong-man, presented the awards from the Republic of Korea.
Senator Lee Delivers Remarks on “National Pregnancy Center Week
Nov 10, 2015
WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Lee requested unanimous consent from the Senate to approve Senate Resolution 37, which would designate the second week in November as “National Pregnancy Center Week.” Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) objected to the request.
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.
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 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.
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."
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.
