Working Families Flexibility Act
Oct 31, 2013
The “Working Families Flexibility Act” helps workers handle the constant challenge of work-life balance by allowing private-sector employers to offer all individuals who work overtime to choose between monetary compensation or comp-time. Particularly for families, the law would help alleviate the difficulties of juggling work, home, kids, and community.
Lee Introduces Comp-Time Bill to Help Working Families
Oct 31, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a bill to help workers handle the constant challenge of work-life balance by allowing all individuals who work overtime to choose between monetary compensation or comp-time. The “Working Family Flexibility Act” would free workers to choose the best way to alleviate the difficulties of juggling work, home, kids, and community. Sen. Lee’s bill is a companion to legislation first introduced by Rep. Martha Roby (AL) in the House.
Utah Honor Flight Veterans Visit DC
Oct 31, 2013
I was privileged to welcome several dozen veterans from Utah and their family members to DC, who were participating in an Honor Flight visit to our national memorials. I am deeply grateful for their service to our country and for the sacrifices they made to protect our freedom and way of life.
Lee Introduces Family Fairness Tax Reform Plan
Oct 30, 2013
Today Senator Mike Lee introduced a tax reform plan that would replaces much of today’s complex tax system with a new, simple structure that provides solutions for America’s ongoing opportunity crisis and ends the discrimination of parents in the tax code. The Family Fairness and Opportunity Tax Reform Act is a pro-family, pro-growth plan that incentivizes social mobility, promotes middle-class economic security, and improves opportunity for all Americans.
The Need for a Conservative Reform Agenda
Oct 29, 2013
Senator Mike Lee delivered the following speech at The Heritage Foundation as he introduced four legislative proposals that are part of a larger conservative reform agenda:
Excerpts from Lee’s Speech on a New Conservative Reform Agenda
Oct 29, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) will give a speech at the Heritage Foundation on the way forward for conservatives and the need for a new conservative reform agenda.
What's Next for Conservatives
Oct 29, 2013
Thank you very much. It’s wonderful to be back at the Heritage Foundation.It has been quite a month in Washington.
It began with our effort to stop Obamacare — a goal that all Republicans share even if we have not always agreed about just how to pursue it. And it is ending with powerful practical proof of just why stopping Obamacare is so essential.
November 2013 - Mobile Office Schedule
Oct 28, 2013
Wednesday 6 November 2013 – Iron County
Mobile Office Visit to Southern Utah University
When: Wednesday 6 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Southern Utah University, Sharwan Smith Center, 351 W University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT 84720
Who: Larry Shepherd
How: POC: Eric Kirby, Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service (435) 586-7988 (Confirmed)
Thursday 7 November 2013 – Washington County
Mobile Office Visit to Dixie State University
When: Thursday 7 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Dixie State University, Holland Centennial Commons Building (Lobby), 224 South 700 East, St George, UT 84770
Thursday 14 November 2013 – Utah County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Utah Valley University
When: Thursday 14 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Orem, Utah @ Utah Valley University, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058 (Science Building Atrium)
What: Mobile Office Visit to Cedar Hills
When: Thursday 14 November 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Cedar Hills, Utah @ Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 10640 North Clubhouse Drive, Cedar Hills, UT 84062 (Vista Room)
Friday 15 November 2013 – Utah County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Mapleton
When: Friday 15 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Mapleton, UT @ Mapleton Community Center, 125 West 400 North, Mapleton, UT 84664 (Council Chambers)
Tuesday 19 November 2013 – Weber County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Weber State University
When: Tuesday 19 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Ogden, Utah @ Weber State University, Shepherd Union Building, 3850 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408 (Atrium)
What: Mobile Office Visit to South Ogden
When: Tuesday 19 November 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: South Ogden, Utah @ Community Facility Room, 560 39th Street, South Ogden, UT 84403
Wednesday 20 November 2013 – Weber County
What: Mobile Office Visit to Harrisville
When: Wednesday 20 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Harrisville, Utah @ Harrisville City Hall, 363 West Independence Blvd, Harrisville, UT 84404 (Council Room)
What: Mobile Office Visit to Riverdale
When: Wednesday 20 November 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Riverdale, Utah @ Riverdale City Community Center, 4360 Parker Drive, Riverdale, UT 84405 (Executive Room)
Tuesday 26 November 2013 – Cache County
Mobile Office Visit to Utah State University
When: Tuesday 26 November 2013 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Logan, Utah @ Utah State University, Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 (Taggart Student Center, 2nd Floor, near Ballroom)
Mobile Office Visit to North Logan
When: Tuesday 26 November 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: North Logan, Utah @ North Logan Library, 475 E. 2500 N., North Logan, UT 84341 (Conference Room)
It is always worth it to do the right thing
Oct 17, 2013
As Congress moved to pass a deal that would raise the debt ceiling again and fund Obamacare, I delivered a speech from the Senate Floor to highlight the problems with Washington, and how we ended up in this position. The following tweets are excerpts from this speech. I want to emphasize that in Washington, victories are rarely immediate and very few are permanent; however, I believe if Americans will be constantly vigilant and engaged that we can eventually change Washington.
Lee Speaks on CR, Debt Limit, ObamaCare Funding Vote
Oct 16, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered remarks on the upcoming CR, debt limit, and ObamaCare funding vote.
