Saving Internet Freedom
Sep 16, 2016
The essence of human freedom, of civilization itself, is cooperation: cooperation between friends and family; businesses and customers; entrepreneurs and employees.
Lee, Hatch Introduce the Utah National Monument Parity Act
Sep 15, 2016
WASHINGTON - Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Utah National Monument Parity Act, Tuesday, a bill that would extend the same Antiquities Act protections Wyoming now enjoys to Utah.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Modern Government Travel Act
Sep 15, 2016
“Millions of Americans have saved themselves time and money by using new innovative travel services such as Uber, Lyft, and bikeshare,” Sen. Lee said, “but current federal travel reimbursement regulations have made it difficult for federal employees to use these new technologies while on the job. This bill would require the GSA to clarify the availability of these options so our federal employees can increase efficiency and decrease costs.”
Sen. Lee Introduces the Pay for Printing Act
Sep 14, 2016
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Pay for Printing Act Wednesday, a bill that will require the senator sponsoring a ceremonial or commemorative Senate resolution to reimburse the Government Printing Office for the cost of printing.
Lee, Klobuchar React to Proposed Bayer- Monsanto Merger
Sep 14, 2016
“The proposed acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer raises serious antitrust issues,” said Sen. Lee.
When the Regulated Become the Regulators
Sep 9, 2016
Utahns have a lot to be proud of. We’re one of the happiest and healthiest states in the nation. We have one of the lowest poverty levels and the lowest level of income inequality of any state. Our economy ranked second in the nation for job growth last year, and CNBC named Utah the top state for doing business this year.
Ransom Payment to Iran Is a Bad Deal for America
Sep 9, 2016
On January 17th of this year, three Americans were released from Iranian government custody in Tehran and boarded a Swiss Air Force plane, which took them out of the country. Only after that plane left did U.S. officials then send a cargo plane carrying $400 million worth of euros and other foreign currencies to Iran.
Mike Lee: Make Utah even greater
Sep 8, 2016
Utahns have a lot to be proud of. We’re one of the happiest and healthiest states in the nation. We have one of the lowest poverty levels and the lowest level of income inequality of any state. Our economy ranked second in the nation for job growth last year, and CNBC named Utah the top state for doing business this year.
Despite all that we have accomplished, we cannot rest on our laurels. Not only are neighboring states looking to emulate our success, but unaddressed policy challenges are creating opportunities we should capitalize on.
Sens. Lee, Klobuchar Praise Seed Consolidation Hearing
Sep 7, 2016
WASHINGTON—Today, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, thanked Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for scheduling a hearing on the antitrust and competition concerns surrounding several proposed mergers in the seed and chemical industry.
Utah Solutions Summit Remarks
Sep 1, 2016
The Utah Solutions Summit is one of the few days of the year when I know I’m going to learn something new and interesting. I know I’m going to meet extraordinary people with inspiring stories. And I know I’m going to engage in a positive and productive dialogue about real solutions to the challenges we’re facing here in Utah and across the country.
