Press Releases
ICYMI: Mike Lee's Idea Factory
May 4, 2015
The National Journal published a profile piece on Senator Mike Lee's work in Washington. The article provides good analysis of his efforts to expand his influence in the Senate by creating an innovative policy agenda.
Senators Lee, Hatch, Vitter Introduce Native Species Protection Act
Apr 30, 2015
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Native Species Protection Act (S 1142). The bill seeks to clarify that noncommercial species found entirely within the borders of a single State are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or any other provision of law enacted as an exercise of the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
Senators Aim to End Patent Abuses that Cost U.S. Economy Billions of Dollars Every Year
Apr 29, 2015
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy, along with senior committee members John Cornyn and Chuck Schumer today introduced legislation that would make necessary and commonsense reforms to restore integrity to the U.S. patent system. Judiciary Committee members Mike Lee, Orrin Hatch and Amy Klobuchar are also original cosponsors of the bill.
Bipartisan Coalition Led By Senators Lee and Leahy Introduce Legislation To Ban Bulk Collection Under Section 215
Apr 28, 2015
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Tuesday introduced legislation to restore Americans’ eroded privacy rights by ending the government’s dragnet collection of phone records under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act. An identical bill was introduced in the House on Tuesday, and lawmakers from across the political spectrum called on Congressional leaders to take up the measure ahead of a key deadline for expiring surveillance authorities.
Lee, Klobuchar Commend Agency Oversight on Comcast Merger
Apr 24, 2015
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today released the following statements reacting to Comcast Corp.’s decision not to merge with Time Warner Cable:
Lee Votes No on Lynch
Apr 23, 2015
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted today against confirmation of Loretta Lynch to be the next Attorney General. The U.S. Senate confirmed Lynch’s nomination 56-43.
Lee Questions Witness At Hearing On Asset Forfeiture
Apr 16, 2015
WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) participated in a Senate Judiciary hearing titled “The Need to Reform Asset Forfeiture.” The hearing provided an opportunity to discuss the problems with Civil Asset Forfeiture and consider reforms to these laws.
Lee Introduces Amendment to Enforce "Paygo" Rules for Changes in Medicare Payments
Apr 14, 2015
Today, Senator Lee introduced an amendment to prevent the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 from adding $141 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade.
Lee Introduces, Senate Approves Amendment to Improve PILT Funding
Mar 27, 2015
Last night, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced an amendment to help local governments in Utah and other western states recover fair compensation from the federal government for its land ownership, by fully funding the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILT) program. Senator Lee’s amendment (#750) was agreed to by the Senate, receiving 56 votes from his colleagues.
Lee Taps Conn Carroll as New Communications Director
Mar 16, 2015
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee announced that he has hired Conn Carroll to be his new Communications Director. Carroll, currently the White House Correspondent for Townhall.com, will join Senator Lee’s senior staff on Monday, March 30.
