Lee Votes In Favor of Amending the ECPA
Nov 29, 2012
Today at the Senate Judiciary Committee markup, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) voted in favor of amending the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) to require that the government obtain a warrant to access the contents of a person's email. The measure, which was favorably reported out of the committee, would eliminate the “180-day rule” that currently allows government agencies to access emails older than 180 days with only an administrative subpoena or other similar request.
December 2012 - Mobile Office Schedule
Nov 29, 2012
1. Mobile Office Visit to Utah County
When: Wednesday 5 December 2012 @ 10 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Spanish Fork, Utah @ Spanish Fork City Hall, 40 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (Council Chambers)
2. Mobile Office Visit to Utah County
When: Wednesday 5 December 2012 @ 1 PM - 3 PM
Where: Salem, Utah @ Salem City offices, 30 West 100 South, Salem, Utah 84653
3. Mobile Office Visit to Salt Lake County
When: Thursday 6 December 2012 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Taylorsville, Utah @ Taylorsville City Hall, 2600 West Taylorsville Blvd., Taylorsville, Utah 84129 (Council Chambers)
4. Mobile Office Visit to Salt Lake County
When: Thursday 6 December 2012 @ 1 PM – 3 PM
Where: Midvale, Utah @ Midvale City Hall, 655 West Center Street, Midvale, Utah 84047 (Hall of Honors)
5. Mobile Office Visit to Davis County
When: Wednesday 12 December 2012 @ 10 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Fruit Heights Utah @ Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 South Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037 (Council Chambers)
6. Mobile Office Visit to Davis County
When: Wednesday 12 December 2012 @ 1 PM - 3 PM
Where: Centerville, Utah @ Centerville City Hall, 250 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah 84014
7. Mobile Office Visit to Weber County
When: Thursday 13 December 2012 @ 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Hooper, Utah @ Hooper City Offices, 5580 West 4600 South, Hooper, Utah 84315 (Conference Room)
8. Mobile Office Visit to Weber County
When: Thursday 13 December 2012 @ 1 PM – 3 PM
Where: West Haven, Utah @ West Haven City Hall, 4150 South 3900 West, West Haven, Utah 84401 (Community Room)
Feinstein, Lee Introduce Amendment to Protect Civil Liberties
Nov 29, 2012
Today, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would protect American citizens from being indefinitely detained.
Feinstein, Lee Amendment Passes
Nov 29, 2012
oday, the Senate overwhelmingly passed an amendment sponsored by Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that protects Americans from indefinite detention. By a vote of 67 to 29, the amendment was added to the National Defense Authorization Act and insures that American citizens and permanent legal residents apprehended on American soil will be charged and have access to a trial. It was the result of more than a year of collaboration by the California Democrat and Utah Republican in an effort to protect Americans' due process rights.
Discussing the Fiscal Cliff
Nov 28, 2012
This week Senator Lee has taken several opportunities to discuss the fiscal cliff and his stance on tax increases with the press.
LEE: After fiscal cliff comes fiscal avalanche
Nov 26, 2012
While Washington is preoccupied with the so-called fiscal cliff, little attention has been given to the fiscal avalanche that will occur if we continue down an unsustainable, long-term path, causing markets to turn sour on U.S. debt and leading to a spike in interest rates.
Lee Calls to End Process of ‘Filling the Tree’
Nov 15, 2012
Today, Senator Mike Lee called on the Senate Majority Leader to end the abuse of procedural tactics used to prevent debate on legislation. In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Lee said that by "filling the tree" the Majority Leader blocked other senators from offering "any amendments other than those few that the majority leader decided could be offered."
Benghazi Update
Nov 15, 2012
Statements from the Obama administration reported in the press over the past few days regarding Benghazi and the continued investigation there have left lingering questions for the White House. I have submitted my own questions and had the opportunity to be briefed by intelligence officials in the Senate on Tuesday.
Lee Visits All 29 Utah Counties
Nov 8, 2012
Today, Senator Lee visited Sanpete County, accomplishing his goal of visiting all 29 Utah counties in the calendar year. In visiting more than 40 cities and towns across Utah, Senator Lee met with state representatives, local officials, business leaders, educators, military officials and hundreds of constituents about a range of issues that face Utahans and offer solutions on how his office can help.
Demanding Answers on the September 11th Benghazi Terrorist Attack
Nov 1, 2012
The American people have a right to know the truth and the President has a responsibility to provide answers about the Benghazi terrorist attack on our consulate.
