Press Releases

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act, legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the International Criminal Court, which has long worked against America and her allies.

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the Guarding Readiness Resources Act today with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) is introducing the House companion bill. This bipartisan legislation provides a critical exemption from the Miscellaneous Receipts Act for State Active Duty (SAD) reimbursement payments. This change ensures that these funds are directed back to the National Guard units that incurred the expenses, bolstering readiness and operational efficiency. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines R-MT), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), James Risch (R-ID), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim Justice (R-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Amy Klobuchar (R-NH), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jerry Moran (R-KS).

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity (HERO) Act, a bill that brings transparency, accountability, and competition to higher education. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) sponsored the HERO Act in the House of Representatives.

Sen. Mike Lee achieved a significant legislative victory in the early morning hours of Friday, February 21st as Senate Republicans unanimously supported and passed his budget resolution amendment 53-47. This amendment represents a critical step in restoring Congress’s constitutional authority to cut mandatory spending and require accountability in federal rulemaking.