Lee Reacts to NSA Tracking Phone Records
Jun 6, 2013
The Fourth Amendment safeguards liberty by protecting against government abuse of power. Overzealous law enforcement, even when well-intended, carries grave risks to Americans’ privacy and liberty. Members of Congress cannot continue to grant broad discretion to government agents and not expect these types of troubling outcomes.
Lee, Amash Introduce Export-Import Bank Repeal
Jun 6, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation to repeal the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and create a defined process for the phasedown of the bank. Congressman Justin Amash (R-MI) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Lee Statement on Unneeded Nominations to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jun 4, 2013
I am an original cosponsor of S.699, the Court Efficiency Act, which will reallocate unneeded judgeships from the D.C. Circuit to other federal appellate courts whose caseloads are many times higher. The President’s refusal to respect Senate precedent regarding the D.C. Circuit and his opposition to legislation that would distribute judgeships to courts that actually need them makes clear that today’s nominations are nothing more than a political ploy to advance a partisan agenda.
Senators Join to Oppose Gang of Eight Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Jun 4, 2013
Today I joined Senators Cruz, Grassley, and Sessions to send a letter to our colleagues, which highlights our ongoing concerns with the comprehensive immigration reform bill, S. 744. You can read the letter below to see why we think the Gang of Eight Bill does not uphold promises to secure the border, enforce the law, nor improve legal immigration:
Lee Responds To Immigration Reform Letter From Utah Mayors
Jun 3, 2013
I appreciate the letter I received from several of Utah’s mayors urging action on immigration reform, and I could not agree more. Our current immigration system serves neither America’s economic or social interests and undermines respect for the rule of law. That’s why I have sponsored or cosponsored several reforms, both as stand-alone legislation and amendments to the current Senate proposal, that would improve high-skilled immigration, address agricultural and seasonal workers, and create new incentives for tourism - many of which enjoy bipartisan support.
June 2013 - Mobile Office Update
May 31, 2013
Tuesday 4 June 2013 - Kane County
When: Tuesday 4 June 2013 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Kanab, Utah @ Kanab City Library, 374 North Main, Kanab, UT 84741
Wednesday 5 June 2013 - Garfield County
When: Wednesday 5 June 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Panguitch, Utah @ Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT, 84757 (Commission Chambers)
Thursday 6 June 2013 - Garfield County
When: Thursday 6 June 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Boulder, Utah @ Boulder Town Hall, 351 North 100 East, Boulder, UT, 84716
Thursday 6 June 2013 - Wayne County
When: Thursday 6 June 2013 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Bicknell, Utah @ Bicknell Town Hall, 64 West 100 North, Bicknell, UT, 84715
Tuesday 18 June 2013 - Wasatch County
When: Tuesday 18 June 2013 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Heber CIty, Utah @ Wasatch County Library, 465 East 1200 South, UT 84032 (Upstairs Conference Room)
Thursday 20 June 2013 – Millard County
When: Thursday 20 June 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where: Fillmore, Utah @ MIllard County Courthouse, 50 South Main, Fillmore, UT, 84631 (Commission Chambers)
When: Thursday 20 June 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Oak City, Utah @ Oak City Town Hall, 50 West Center Street, Oak City, UT, 84649
Tuesday 25 June 2013 – Rich County
When: Tuesday 25 June 2013 @ 10:00 AM - Noon
Where:Randolph, Utah @ Rich County Courthouse, 20 South Main, Randolph, UT 84064 (Courtroom)
Tuesday 25 June 2013 – Cache County
When: Tuesday 25 June 2013 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Providence, Utah @ City Offices, 15 South Main, Providence, UT, 84332 (Council Chambers)
Wednesday 26 June 2013 – Cache County
When: Wednesday 26 June 2013 @ 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: Lewiston, Utah @ City Office, 29 South Main, Lewiston, UT, 84320 (Council Chambers)
Wednesday 26 June 2013 – Cache County
When: Wednesday 26 June 2013 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Wellsville, Utah @ City Office, 75 East Main, Wellsville, UT, 84339 (Council Chambers)
Lee Launches “Balance in 10/#My50k” Project
May 23, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee launched the “Balance in 10/#My50k” project to highlight the need for Washington to balance the federal budget. After neglecting to submit a budget for four years, Senate Democrats finally introduced a plan that never balances and adds trillions of dollars to the national debt. In contrast, several Republicans have submitted budgets that balance in ten years or less, without raising taxes or damaging the economy.
Lee Objects to UC on Proceeding to Budget Conference Without Assurances on Debt Limit
May 23, 2013
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate Democrats’ attempt to move the budget bill to conference without assurance that the debit limit increase will not be included in the final report.
Senator Lee Shares Statement on Sister Frances Monson
May 23, 2013
Senator Mike Lee shared the following statement today ahead of funeral services for Sister Frances Monson, wife of President Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lee Statement on Letter to the International Trade Commission on Standard Essential Patents
May 21, 2013
Today, Senator Lee, ranking Republican on the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, led a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) requesting that it carefully assess public interest considerations in cases involving standard essential patents.
