Press Releases
Lee Introduces America First Act to Remove Federal Benefits from Illegal Immigrants
Dec 18, 2024
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the America First Act, which would prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American families. President Biden’s unprecedented abuse of parole for foreign citizens illegally entering our country has resulted in millions of illegal aliens being supported and subsidized by struggling American families through their tax dollars, worsening the border crisis. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX).
Lee, Merkley Introduces the Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Dec 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, legislation to restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data in an era of rapidly advancing automotive technology. With connected vehicles projected to make up 95% of all new vehicles on the road by 2030, this bill ensures Americans retain the right to privacy and autonomy over their vehicle data. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO) leads the companion bill in the House.
Lee Secures Passage of Three Bills in Major Win for Utah
Dec 17, 2024
The Senate passed three bills led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) that represent major wins for Utah’s infrastructure, natural resources, and public lands. The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act, the Mountain View Corridor Completion Act,, and the Utah State Parks Adjustment Act cleared both chambers of Congress without objection and now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Sens. Lee and Welch Urge DOJ, FTC to Investigate FanDuel and DraftKings for Anticompetitive Practices
Dec 17, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Peter Welch (D-VT) released a letter calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate FanDuel and DraftKings for allegedly violating Section 1 of the Sherman Act's prohibition on coordination to construct or impair competition.
