Recovering the Senate’s Rightful Role in Foreign Affairs

Nov 4, 2015

When the United States makes major, binding international commitments, they must – always – be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. This is a basic principle that can’t be stated, and restated, enough.

Lee Calls on Congress to Assert Constitutional Powers Ahead of Climate Talks

Nov 4, 2015

WASHINGTON – Wednesday at The Heritage Foundation, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) called on Congress to assert its constitutional powers ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate-change negotiations in Paris.

Lee, Hartzler Introduce Resolution Recognizing "National Pregnancy Center Week"

Nov 3, 2015

WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced similar resolutions in the Senate and House today that designate the week of November 8, as "National Pregnancy Center Week."

Policy and Process Undeserving of the Support of the American People.

Oct 30, 2015

Last night at 3 AM, the Senate passed a budget deal that was not just a horrible piece of legislation undeserving of the support of a self-respecting Congress. It also represented the last gasping breath of a disgraced bipartisan beltway establishment on the verge of collapse.

EQUIP vs. HERO

Oct 30, 2015

Coding boot camps are an example of the innovation that can occur in higher education, meeting the demand for skilled workers without relying on the endorsement or support of the federal government.

Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Anti-Trust Implications of Occupational Licensing Regulations

Oct 29, 2015

WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today announced that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights will be holding a hearing on Nov. 18th entitled, “License to Compete: Occupational Licensing and the State Action Doctrine.”

Remarks on The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Oct 29, 2015

The budget deal before the Senate today is not just a horrible piece of legislation undeserving of this chamber’s support. It also represents the last gasping breath of a disgraced bipartisan beltway establishment on the verge of collapse.

Lee, Sessions Send Letter to Colleagues Urging Opposition to Budget Deal

Oct 28, 2015

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) sent a Dear Colleague letter to their fellow senators Wednesday urging them to oppose the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

Lee’s Statement in Opposition to Latest Budget Deal

Oct 28, 2015

“As bad as the process that produced this budget deal is,” Lee said, “the policy is arguably worse.”

Lee, Klobuchar React to Walgreens-Rite Aid Merger

Oct 28, 2015

WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairman and Rank Member respectively of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statements in response to the announced merger between Walgreens and Rite Aid.