Press Releases

Sen. Lee Thanks Sec. Zinke for Monument Report

Aug 24, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Thursday after Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke sent his report on national monuments to the White House.

Sen. Lee Hosts 4th Annual Solutions Summit Highlighting the Importance of Collaboration

Aug 18, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is partnering with the Salt Lake Chamber, the Utah Manufacturers Association, the Utah Mining Association, Silicon Slopes, the World Trade Center Utah, the Utah Food Industry Association, and the Utah Retail Merchants Association to host a daylong solutions summit to discuss the importance of collaboration in today’s political and business climate.

Sen. Lee Releases Statement of Support for Family of Aaron Butler

Aug 17, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement after learning of the death of Utah National Guardsman Aaron Butler from Monticello, Utah: “My heart goes out to the Butler family on the loss of their son Aaron. I am very grateful for all our service men and women who put their lives on the line for our nation. I will pray for all our Utah families who have loved ones serving in Afghanistan today.”

Sen. Lee Introduces “CBO Show Your Work” Bill

Aug 4, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the “CBO Show Your Work” Act Thursday, legislation designed to improve the legislative process by making the Congressional Budget Office more transparent and accountable.

Sen. Lee Comments on Health Care Freedom Act Vote

Jul 28, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement Friday after the Senate rejected Health Care Freedom Act. "Last night did not turn out the way I hoped, but the result is hardly surprising," Lee said. "The process on this bill has been terrible from the beginning and the Senate as an institution failed the American people. All I can promise is that I will keep fighting for more health care options and lower premiums."

Sens. Lee and Leahy Introduce ECPA Modernization Act

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the ECPA Modernization Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal statutes to better reflect Americans’ modern expectations of privacy.

Sens. Lee, Leahy, and Others Introduce the Email Privacy Act

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Pat Leahy (D-VT), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Steve Daines (R-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced the Email Privacy Act Thursday, a bill that would update federal privacy law for email retention

Sens. Lee, Cruz, Sasse, and Rep. Issa Introduce Occupational Licensing Reform Bill

Jul 27, 2017

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ben Sasse (R-NE), as well as Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the Restoring Board Immunity Act Thursday, a bill designed to help states reform their occupational licensing regulations.

Sen. Lee Urges Colleagues To Honor Their Repeal Promise

Jul 25, 2017

WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) voted yes on a motion to proceed to debate on the American Health Care Act. He released the following statement on his hopes for healthcare going forward as he continues to fight for a full and complete repeal of Obamacare: "We campaigned on repealing Obamacare for seven years," Sen Lee said. "I hope my colleagues will honor their promise and vote with me for the 2015 repeal bill."

Sen. Lee and Utah Delegation Celebrate Pioneer Day

Jul 25, 2017

WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and the Utah federal delegation welcomed members of the Utah business community as they celebrated Pioneer Day in Washington, DC. The event featured products from around the state of Utah and served to highlight Utah businesses. It was held as a Pioneer Day celebration for members of the Utah delegation and Utahns living in or visiting Washington, DC.