Fighting Fake News on H-1B Reform
Oct 2, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday after Lou Dobbs falsely claimed on cable television that S. 386 “would double the size of H-1B visas.”
Making Infrastructure Affordable Again
Sep 27, 2019
Construction is one of the most important industries in our economy. It provides much of the infrastructure needed in our daily lives, and it’s a huge source of jobs in our country for both high and low-skilled workers.
But unfortunately, there’s an 80-year old wage subsidy law on the books that is artificially inflating costs of federally funded construction projects on our nation’s infrastructure – costing taxpayers billions of dollars and unfairly discriminating against low-skilled workers.
Fairness for American Workers and Immigrants
Sep 27, 2019
A system of laws should be clear and coherent, meaning that it should not only give adequate notice of what is required to comply with the law, but should in fact be capable of being complied with.
These are not partisan principles – they are simple, yet incredibly important guideposts that should direct the actions of anyone entrusted with crafting a legal system.
Keeping the Internet Safe for Families and Small Business
Sep 20, 2019
The internet has brought about remarkable opportunities in our modern world. It allows us to keep in touch with family and friends thousands of miles away, order goods and services with the click of a button, and access all sorts of information. And it’s an incredible tool for a robust exchange of ideas. But unfortunately, the internet – and social media platforms in particular – can also be used to spread extremism, violence, hate speech, and pornography.
Consumers Deserve Better Antitrust Enforcement
Sep 20, 2019
Earlier this summer, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission separately announced that each agency had begun investigating the large tech firms to see if they have violated the antitrust laws.
This is welcome news. The federal government should bring much-needed antitrust scrutiny to these companies.
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Sep 19, 2019
Mr./Madam President, I rise today to speak about the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act – an important and bipartisan piece of legislation on which I have been proud to partner with Senator Harris.
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act has been a priority of mine for many years. During that time, it has been the subject of strong debate and scrutiny both on and off the Hill, and, like most bills, its path to becoming law has not always been straight or clear of obstacles.
Sen. Lee Calls for Clarity in Antitrust Enforcement
Sep 18, 2019
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday after yesterday’s Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on antitrust.
“Yesterday’s oversight hearing illustrated the dysfunction that comes with having two federal agencies responsible for civil antitrust enforcement.” Sen Lee said.
“We need robust investigations and enforcement of the antitrust laws, especially in the tech arena. That objective is likely to be hindered if the agencies are stumbling over each other trying to investigate the same companies for the same conduct,” Sen. Lee continued. “Such efforts will be wasteful and could very well undermine their ability to enforce the antitrust laws. I wouldn’t recommend that they get any additional resources until they demonstrate their willingness to put the interests of consumers above their bureaucratic gamesmanship.”
Sen. Lee Issues Statement Regarding Newly Appointed National Security Adviser
Sep 18, 2019
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement Wednesday after President Trump appointed Robert C. O’Brien as national security advisor.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Mr. O’Brien during his time in the State Department on issues regarding religious liberty and Utahns abroad in Russia, China, and throughout the world,” Sen Lee said.
“He is an incredible champion of religious freedom around the globe and I am confident that he will excel in his role as National Security Advisor to the President.”
Utah Sen. Mike Lee: What I told the Russian government
Sep 15, 2019
When the Berlin Wall fell in November of 1989, the whole world hoped it meant a new era of cooperation and friendship with the Russian people. Almost 30 years later, however, our relationship with Russia is almost as strained as it was during the Cold War.
Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 and Ukraine 2014, and it continues to prolong humanitarian crises in Libya, Syria and Venezuela. Russian agents stole emails from the Democratic National Committee, hacked voting machines in some states and accessed voter data files in others.
Family Affordability
Sep 13, 2019
The American economy is thriving. The current economic expansion is the longest in U.S. history. Our unemployment rate has remained below 4 percent for the past 18 months. In recent years, we’ve seen consistently solid GDP growth and job creation.
Yet, for many parents across this country, raising a family is harder and more expensive than ever. The New York Times recently surveyed adults 20 to 45 who were parents or planned to be. One in four had fewer children—or expected to have fewer children—than they considered ideal. Economic concerns were foremost among the reasons that they fell short or believed they would.
