Press Releases
Lee cosponsors the North American Energy Security Act
Dec 1, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee cosponsored the North American Energy Security Act, which would authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Lee Supports Detainee Protections for American Citizens
Nov 30, 2011
Today, Senator Mike Lee announced his support for legislation that would prevent any American citizen from being held indefinitely by the military without trial. The provision is an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate.
Lee Statement on Failure of Super Committee
Nov 21, 2011
Even after the failure of the Super Committee, Congress still has an obligation to cut spending, balance the budget, and make the necessary reforms to restrain its ability to do significantly greater damage to our
economy. I still believe the principles established in the Cut, Cap, and Balance legislation I introduced earlier this year provide the way forward for
Congress to achieve these goals, get its fiscal house in order, and regain our triple-A credit rating.
Senators Demand Details On Kagan’s Health Law ‘Role’
Nov 18, 2011
Members of Congress have been trying to determine whether Justice Elena Kagan has a conflict of interest with respect to participating in litigation in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) due to her involvement with and support for this legislation while a member of the Justice Department.
