Press Releases
Lee Introduces Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Feb 19, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Count the Crimes to Cut Act aimed at addressing the bloated federal criminal code. The bill is cosponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Peter Welch (D-VT).
Lee Cosponsors Payment Integrity Act to Prevent Childcare Fraud
Feb 18, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) cosponsored the Payment Integrity Act led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to address massive childcare fraud cases. The bill requires states to base funding for childcare providers on actual attendance rather than on reported enrollment, and allows states to grant payments retroactively rather than in advance. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) also cosponsored the legislation.
Lee, Paul Introduce End to Vaccine Carveouts
Feb 17, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee cosponsored the End the Vaccine Carveout Act with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to remove special liability protections that shield manufacturers and administrators from civil claims when Americans are harmed. Representative Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) introduced the House version of the bill.
Senator Lee Leads Amicus Brief Against Counting Late Ballots
Feb 12, 2026
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today led an amicus curiae brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to secure our elections and respect the founders’ original intent by excluding late ballots from being counted if received after the federally established Election Day. Senator Lee serves as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights.
