WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday after President Trump endorsed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill in the Senate.

“President Trump has always been a strong voice for tough on crime policies and his endorsement of bipartisan criminal justice reform is a huge win for the American people. This legislation strengthens public safety by increasing faith in the criminal justice system, reducing recidivism, and protecting vulnerable families. Now it is time for the Senate to act by bringing this important bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor.”