Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, a bill aimed at eliminating the wage subsidy law that requires federally funded construction projects to pay workers the prevailing wage rate. Senator Lee, along with Senators Ted Budd, Ted Cruz, and Rick Scott, believes that the act imposes undue burdens on the economy and benefits organized labor at taxpayers' expense.In a statement, Sen. Lee expressed his concerns about the Davis-Bacon Act, stating, "The Davis-Bacon Act is a glaring example of how excessive government regulation is detrimental to our...
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the Native Species Protection Act in an effort to give states more control over managing wildlife within their borders. The bill, cosponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), aims to shift away from the current federal approach under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).“It's time to pivot from the one-size-fits-all approach of the Endangered Species Act,” said Sen. Lee. “We need a better approach to protect endangered and threatened species, and the Native Species Protection Act proposes a solution where...
Senator Mike Lee, alongside Senators Martin Heinrich, James Risch, and Catherine Cortez Masto, introduced the Geothermal Energy Optimization (GEO) Act in an effort to accelerate the adoption of geothermal energy nationwide. The bill aims to streamline the permitting process and make geothermal energy a more feasible option for supplying baseload power across the United States.Lee expressed the importance of the bill, stating, “By introducing this bill, we aim to break down the bureaucratic barriers that have stifled innovation and investment in geothermal technology for...
Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz have taken a stand against the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "Digital Discrimination" order, with a joint resolution of disapproval to nullify the controversial rule. According to Sen. Lee, the FCC's rule is an overreach that threatens to stifle innovation and entangle the internet in red tape. Sen. Cruz criticized the Biden administration for pushing forward with the rule despite acknowledging there is "little to no evidence" of discrimination by broadband companies. He described the FCC's equity plan as an Orwellian power grab by...
Senators Mike Lee and Dick Durbin have introduced the bipartisan Security and Freedom Enhancement (SAFE) Act, a bill aimed at protecting Americans from foreign threats and warrantless government surveillance. The legislation seeks to strike a balance between national security and individual privacy rights.Senator Lee expressed his concerns about the abuses under FISA, stating, "The documented abuses under FISA should provoke outrage from anyone who values the Fourth Amendment Rights of American citizens." He emphasized the importance of upholding the Fourth Amendment and...
Farms throughout cities in Salt Lake County received $3.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
Sens. Mike Lee and Dick Durbin have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General to include alleged misconduct by DOJ attorneys. Senator Lee expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating, "The current IG oversight exemption for DOJ attorneys is nonsensical and undermines accountability in our justice system." He further added, "Our simple bill changes that, ensuring DOJ attorneys are no longer off-limits for IG investigations. I'm proud to partner with Senator Durbin on this common-sense...