U.S. Senator · R · Utah
Mike Lee
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 363 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 166
- Speeches
- 2
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Lee puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Lee's work here shows up as 75 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 3 documented commitments.
75 bills
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Their stated view
- Energy Independence — Supports policies that increase domestic energy production and innovation, including oil, gas, and nuclear, by reducing regulatory barriers.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize Ports and Supply Chains
- Repeal Davis-Bacon Act and Reform Labor Laws
- Protect American Energy Production
The record (94)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredDavis-Bacon Repeal ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authored21st Century Worker ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredPort Modernization and Supply Chain Protection ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredRural Emergency Response Support ActLatest action 2026-03-03
- Bill authoredIncentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredAllied Partnership and Port Modernization ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredProtecting Jobs in American Ports ActLatest action 2025-07-30
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Lee's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Limited Federal Environmental Regulation — Advocates for reducing federal oversight by agencies like the EPA, promoting state control and local economic activity on lands and resources.
Commitments tracked here
- Limit Federal Environmental and Land Control
The record (38)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".Latest action 2025-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.Latest action 2025-04-04
Defense & security
Extensive record
Lee's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Prioritize Bilateral Security Partnerships
The record (47)
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.Latest action 2024-06-20
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Mutual Security Act of 1954 by declaring that if all NATO countries consent to the accession of Ukraine to NATO membership, the United States will have grounds for withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty.Latest action 2024-07-09
- Bill authoredArctic Security and Diplomacy ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8800, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8595, NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED...Latest action 2026-06-30
- Bill cosponsoredPrioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredAid Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Lee's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Strong Border Security — Focuses on closing immigration loopholes and implementing stricter enforcement measures to deter unlawful entry into the United States.
Commitments tracked here
- Reform Immigration Law and Close Loopholes
The record (25)
- Bill authoredStopping Border Surges ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredBan Birth Tourism Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredIllegal Immigration Cost Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredOne Nation, One Visa Policy ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredSCAM ActLatest action 2026-01-26
- Bill cosponsoredDeporting Fraudsters Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-05
- Bill cosponsoredExpedited Removal of Criminal Aliens ActLatest action 2025-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredBirthright Citizenship Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Lee's work here shows up as 17 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
17 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Judicial & Constitutional Fidelity — Seeks to reform the federal judiciary and ensure adherence to constitutional principles in government operations and individual rights.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Constitutional Rights and Privacy
The record (15)
- Bill authoredEmail Privacy ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredNational Constitutional Carry ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredAuto Data Privacy and Autonomy ActLatest action 2025-12-16
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActLatest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredRestoring Rights of Medical Residents ActLatest action 2026-04-16
Democracy & ethics
No records matched yet
Lee has stated a position on reducing government bureaucracy, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Reducing Government Bureaucracy — Aims to streamline government processes, eliminate regulations, and ensure accountability, particularly in procurement and federal operations.
What Lee stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Limited Federal Environmental Regulation
Advocates for reducing federal oversight by agencies like the EPA, promoting state control and local economic activity on lands and resources.
- 02Economy
Energy Independence
Supports policies that increase domestic energy production and innovation, including oil, gas, and nuclear, by reducing regulatory barriers.
- 03Immigration
Strong Border Security
Focuses on closing immigration loopholes and implementing stricter enforcement measures to deter unlawful entry into the United States.
- 04Justice
Judicial & Constitutional Fidelity
Seeks to reform the federal judiciary and ensure adherence to constitutional principles in government operations and individual rights.
- 05Democracy
Reducing Government Bureaucracy
Aims to streamline government processes, eliminate regulations, and ensure accountability, particularly in procurement and federal operations.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Environment
Limit Federal Environmental and Land Control
Support bills to reduce federal control over public lands and environmental regulations, ensuring state law applies to motor vehicle use on federal lands and reigning in EPA powers.
Where it stands: Senator Lee has sponsored S. 4679 (2026) to apply state law to motor vehicle use on federal lands, S. 4558 (2026) the End EPA Abuse Act, and S.J.Res. 59 (2026) to disapprove an EPA rule, all of which are currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to "Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions".Latest action 2025-02-06
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.Latest action 2024-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Immigration
Reform Immigration Law and Close Loopholes
Advocate for legislative changes to deter unlawful immigration by closing loopholes that incentivize illegal entry into the United States.
Where it stands: Senator Mike Lee sponsored 'A bill to close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the United States unlawfully, and for other purposes' on 2026-08-07, which is currently referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStopping Border Surges ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredBan Birth Tourism Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredIllegal Immigration Cost Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredOne Nation, One Visa Policy ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredSCAM ActLatest action 2026-01-26
- Bill cosponsoredDeporting Fraudsters Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-05
- Bill cosponsoredExpedited Removal of Criminal Aliens ActLatest action 2025-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredBirthright Citizenship Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Justice
Strengthen Constitutional Rights and Privacy
Sponsor bills like the Email Privacy Act and the National Constitutional Carry Act to protect digital privacy and the right to bear arms nationwide.
Where it stands: Senator Lee has sponsored the Email Privacy Act and the National Constitutional Carry Act, both of which are currently pending in the Committee on the Judiciary.
On the record: 17 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredEmail Privacy ActLatest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredNational Constitutional Carry ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredAuto Data Privacy and Autonomy ActLatest action 2025-12-16
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActLatest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredRestoring Rights of Medical Residents ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Economy
Modernize Ports and Supply Chains
Introduce legislation like the Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act to invest in and improve U.S. port infrastructure and supply chain resilience.
Where it stands: Senator Lee sponsored the 'Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act' (S.XXXX) on 2026-06-11, which directly matches the legislation mentioned in the promise and is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPort Modernization and Supply Chain Protection ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredIncentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredAllied Partnership and Port Modernization ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredProtecting Jobs in American Ports ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredProtecting Jobs in American Ports ActLatest action 2024-06-13
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredSupersonic Aviation Modernization ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredProtection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports ActLatest action 2025-02-05
- Economy
Repeal Davis-Bacon Act and Reform Labor Laws
Champion the repeal of the Davis-Bacon Act and support measures like the 21st Century Worker Act to reform federal labor and employment regulations.
Where it stands: Senator Lee has sponsored the 'Davis-Bacon Repeal Act' and the '21st Century Worker Act' in the current 119th Congress, both of which are live bills referred to committees, directly addressing the promise to repeal the Davis-Bacon Act and reform labor laws.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredDavis-Bacon Repeal ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authored21st Century Worker ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredRural Emergency Response Support ActLatest action 2026-03-03
- Bill authoredWorking Families Flexibility Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-11
- Bill cosponsoredNational Right-to-Work ActLatest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredProtecting American Jobs ActLatest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredFairness for Stay-at-Home Parents ActLatest action 2025-04-08
- Bill authoredWorking Families Flexibility Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Defense
Prioritize Bilateral Security Partnerships
Advocate for a foreign policy shift that emphasizes bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.
Where it stands: Senator Lee sponsored S.Res.XXX, 'A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions,' which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations and remains pending.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.Latest action 2024-06-20
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Mutual Security Act of 1954 by declaring that if all NATO countries consent to the accession of Ukraine to NATO membership, the United States will have grounds for withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty.Latest action 2024-07-09
- Bill authoredArctic Security and Diplomacy ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8800, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8595, NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED...Latest action 2026-06-30
- Bill cosponsoredPrioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredAid Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
- Economy
Protect American Energy Production
Champion legislation to prevent federal agencies from imposing energy conservation standards that are not technologically feasible or economically justified, and to increase drilling licenses.
Where it stands: Senator Lee has sponsored S.B. 4504, a bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act regarding energy conservation standards, which was referred to committee, and sponsored S. 4443, the License to Drill Act, which was ordered to be reported favorably by committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Latest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredLicense to Drill ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredProtect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".Latest action 2024-07-30
- Bill authoredFEAT ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Nuclear Energy Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredStar-Spangled Summit Act of 2025Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredNuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
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