Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for an additional two years, aiming to provide compensation to individuals affected by atomic weapons testing. Sen. Mitt Romney cosponsored the legislation in the Senate, and Rep. Celeste Maloy is leading the effort in the House of Representatives."When the government harms people, victims should be able to receive compensation. Passing my RECA extension would send a message saying the United States government is not abandoning these victims and communities," Sen. Lee...
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the State Grazing Management Authority Act, a bill designed to empower states to manage grazing allotments on federal lands. The legislation aims to improve rangeland management efficiency and effectiveness while promoting collaboration between local stakeholders and government agencies.The proposed State Grazing Management Authority Act seeks to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, enabling the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish cooperative agreements with states for...
Senate Republicans are gearing up to address the upcoming impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The House of Representatives is expected to deliver its Articles of Impeachment to the Senate this week, prompting the discussion on the importance of accountability and a full trial.According to the press release, the conference will feature prominent U.S. Senators including Mike Lee, Roger Marshall, Ted Cruz, John Kennedy, Ron Johnson, Marsha Blackburn, and Eric Schmitt....
There were 54 companies in cities associated with Salt Lake County that received 54 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Of the 1,173,331 citizens living in Salt Lake County in 2021, 73.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 857,963 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
WASHINGTON – In response to the ongoing immigration issues at the southern border, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Validating that all Aliens have Legitimate Identification Documents (VALID) Act. The legislation aims to address the loopholes exploited by illegal immigrants using the CBP One Mobile App as their sole form of identification for air travel within the United States.The VALID Act has garnered support from several senators and key figures in the security sector. Sen. Rick Scott expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's policies, stating...
Senators Mike Lee and Chris Coons have introduced the bipartisan NDO Fairness Act in an effort to protect American citizens' privacy and constitutional rights in the digital age. The Act aims to address the surge in the use of Non-Disclosure Orders (NDOs) in cases involving electronic data, such as emails, texts, and personal online information, by requiring the government to adhere to established legal and constitutional standards before obtaining secrecy orders for electronic searches.Sen. Lee emphasized the importance of transparency in government surveillance of...