Critical race theory attacks what it means to be an American

Jul 14, 2021

I learned as a child it is much easier to tear down than to build something worthwhile. It seems our political discourse has forgotten this simple lesson. Critical race theory is seeping into our foundational institutions and attacking what it means to be American. This dangerous philosophy undermines our founding principles, institutions, social mobility and history itself — threatening to take us backward in time, not forward.

IRS Changes Course after Sen. Lee and Rep. Owens Send Letter on Religious Liberty

Jul 8, 2021

WASHINGTON – After a June letter to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) and colleagues, the IRS reversed course on a determination removing tax-exempt status of a religious values group. The letter called out the IRS determination that “the sanctity of life, biblical marriage, and biblical justice” were associated with political party platforms.

June 25th, 2021 - Mobile Office Visit to Davis County

Jun 25, 2021

What: Mobile Office Visit to Clearfield
When: Friday, June 25th, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: City Hall - Multipurpose Room, 55 S State Street Clearfield UT, 84015

June 25th, 2021 - Mobile Office Visit to Davis County

Jun 25, 2021

What: Mobile Office Visit to West Bountiful
When: Friday, June 25th, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: City Offices, 550 North 800 West West Bountiful, UT 84087

June 24th, 2021 - Mobile Office Visit to Rich County

Jun 24, 2021

What: Mobile Office Visit to Randolph
When: Thursday, June 24th, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Rich County Courthouse - 20 S Main St, Randolph, UT 84064

June 24th, 2021 - Mobile Office Visit to Summit County

Jun 24, 2021

What: Mobile Office Visit to Coalville
When: Thursday, June 24th, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Coalville City Offices, 10 No. Main Coalville, Utah 84017

Sen. Lee Expresses Concerns about Possible Revocation of FTC 2015 Statement of Section 5 Enforcement Principles

Jun 24, 2021

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) today issued the following statement in response to an announcement that the Federal Trade Commission will meet to consider rescinding its 2015 Statement of Enforcement Principles Regarding Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5 of the FTC Act:

Growing Climate Solutions Act

Jun 24, 2021

As Americans want to buy more “clean” and “green” products, the market has been finding solutions to provide them. The Growing Climate Solutions Act before us, however, will not. Though it seeks to “aid” the carbon credit market, it will ultimately serve only to quell it.

Sen. Lee Speaks on Ending Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

Jun 23, 2021

In January of this year, the CDC ordered the mandatory use of masks on planes, trains, buses, and public transit of every kind, everywhere across the country. If Americans fail to comply with this mandate, they risk being fined or even criminally prosecuted. Six months later, this mandate continues, with the CDC refusing to recognize its own research that the mandate is no longer defensible.

Sen. Lee Speaks on Ending Federal Mask Mandate

Jun 23, 2021

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of Sen. Rick’s Scott’s (R-FL) Stop Mandating Additional Requirements for Travel (SMART) Act, and to ask for its passage by unanimous consent. Though Democrats blocked its passage, the SMART Act would prohibit the federal government from requiring Americans to wear masks on public transportation.