Sens. Cruz and Lee Introduce State Marriage Defense Act
Feb 13, 2014
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, today introduced S. 2024, the State Marriage Defense Act, which respects the definition of marriage held by the people of each state and protects states from the federal government’s efforts to force any other definition upon them. The bill will ensure the federal government gives the same deference to the 33 states that define marriage as the union between one man and one woman as it does to the 17 states that have chosen to recognize same-sex unions.
Lee Introduces Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act
Feb 12, 2014
Today, Senator Mike Lee introduced a bill to address the deep problems in the federal government’s welfare programs that make it more difficult for low-income Americans to work their way into the middle class and stay there. The “Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act” would get existing federal welfare programs under control and would help the working poor transition from poverty to opportunity and security.
The Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act
Feb 12, 2014
The Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act addresses deep problems in the federal government’s welfare programs that make it more difficult for low-income Americans to work their way into the middle class and stay there. This bill would get existing federal welfare programs under control and would help the working poor transition from poverty to opportunity and security.
Senator Lee Questions Clapper on Whereabouts of Syrian Assistance
Feb 11, 2014
I think Americans would agree that terrorist organizations with intentions of attacking the United States should not be able to access or benefit from assistance paid for by the American taxpayer. If the administration cannot guarantee that U.S assistance in Syria is not getting into the hands of terror organizations, the assistance pipeline must be shut.
A Conversation On Criminal Justice
Feb 11, 2014
Criminal justice reform is not so much about letting people out as it is bringing people in; to craft policies to help reformed offenders and their families fully participate in our society and economy, and to help build an America that gives them the opportunities we would want for ourselves.
Lee Outlines Higher Education Reform at Policy Summit
Feb 10, 2014
Today, Senator Mike Lee outlined legislation that would greatly expand access to higher education for many working- and middle-class students, as well as many individuals seeking non-traditional forms of education.
Reforming Higher Education for the People Who Need It Most
Feb 10, 2014
Today, one of the great artificial weights on working families’ shoulders and obstacles blocking their paths of laudable pursuit is the rising cost, narrowed access, and uncertain value of higher education.
The farm bill vs. America
Feb 7, 2014
The farm bill Congress just passed Tuesday is a monument to Washington dysfunction, and an insult to taxpayers, consumers and citizens.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Push for Congressional Vote Before Extending Afghanistan Troop Presence
Feb 6, 2014
The decision to continue to sacrifice our blood and treasure in Afghanistan should not be made by the White House and Pentagon alone.
Statement on Afghanistan resolution
Feb 6, 2014
I am proud to join this bipartisan group today calling for the completed transition of U.S. combat and military operations in Afghanistan to the Government of Afghanistan, and for any American troop presence there after 2014 to be authorized by Congress.
