Profile research reviewed Aug 16, 2026
Mike Lee is a Republican senator from Utah, serving in the Senate since 2011. Congress.gov maintains his 119th Congress member and legislative record.
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Mike Lee
Mike Lee is a Republican senator from Utah, serving in the Senate since 2011. Congress.gov maintains his 119th Congress member and legislative record.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources identifies Lee as its chairman. The committee’s portfolio includes federal lands, national parks, energy resources, mineral policy, territorial affairs and related natural-resources issues.
In June 2026 the committee advanced S. 1547, the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, after adopting a substitute amendment offered by Lee and Ranking Member Martin Heinrich. The committee described the bill as reauthorizing the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund with changes intended to improve transparency, accountability and project execution.
Current / reviewed roles
- Chairman — Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Republican senator — Utah
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- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources — Chairman
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Legislation & congressional activity
S. 1547 — America the Beautiful Act
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced S. 1547 by voice vote after adopting a bipartisan Lee-Heinrich substitute amendment on June 17, 2026.
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