Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Mike Lee Introduces the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Introduced bill clarifying independent contractor status for direct sellers and real estate agents.
“For decades, moms and dads have supported their families through direct selling and independent real estate businesses in Utah and across the country.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Mike Lee, Warren Davidson Urge Department of War to Adopt Clear Standards for Banned Substances
Urged Department of War to adopt clear standards for banned substances in military.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Lee, Miller Fight for Student Privacy with Student Voter Data Protection Act
Introduced bill to protect student data from partisan voter registration exploitation.
“Partisan organizations should not have access to college students' personal data under the guise of civic engagement.”
Voting AccessAI-read
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Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California’s Climate Pacts with China
Called for investigation into California's climate agreements with China.
“If Governor Newsom would like to assume foreign affairs authorities constitutionally vested in the federal government, that option, however quixotic, ill-conceived, and downright laughable, is theoretically available to him. As it stands, however, he is likely violating the Constitution, serving as China’s useful pawn…”
China Religious Persecution ConcernsInternational AffairsAI-read
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Lee Introduces Kayleigh’s Law to Protect Victims of Sexual Crimes from Contact by Abusers
Introduced Kayleigh's Law to require permanent no-contact orders for abuse victims.
“Victims of sexual crimes often have to face their abusers in court over and over again, and even hear from these monsters outside of the courtroom. They fear for their safety, and they deserve better protection.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Firefighters Killed in Wildfires
Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring firefighters killed in Utah-Colorado wildfires.
“We honor and mourn the courageous firefighters who gave their lives to protect the people we love and the frontier we call home.”
Eastern Washington Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Lee, Warren Urge Pentagon to Codify Trump’s Successful EO to Cut Defense Waste, Boost Efficiency
Urged Pentagon to codify Trump executive order cutting defense contractor waste.
“The Pentagon is handing companies billions – and now potentially trillions – of taxpayer dollars.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
Introduced bill restructuring federal circuit courts to reflect population growth.
“Congress is entrusted with the authority to ‘ordain and establish’ inferior federal courts.”
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Lee Introduces Stopping Border Surges Act
Introduced bill to disincentivize child trafficking and combat asylum fraud at the border.
“Child traffickers have smuggled abused children across our border thanks to the Biden administration’s policies that made it easier for them to cross by claiming to have a child.”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Lee Cosponsors Ballots by Election Day Act to Restore Confidence in Federal Elections
Cosponsored bill requiring mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day to be counted in federal elections.
“Congress holds the constitutional authority to set the times, places, and manner of federal elections.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Lee Bill Fixes Loophole for Adoptees of American Families
Introduced bill to close citizenship loophole for adoptees of American families.
“Established law provides America’s adopted kids with naturalization, but a loophole has excluded those who were over 18 when this policy was passed decades ago. This bill will fix this oversight to bring these adopted Americans into accordance with the law and close the loopholes afflicting established families.”
ImmigrationAI-read