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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-04-30

Lee Introduces Repeal of Inflated Government Spending Models

Mike Lee
Mike Lee
RUT · Senator
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This press release from Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) was published on 2026-04-30 and titled "Lee Introduces Repeal of Inflated Government Spending Models". It focuses on foreign policy.

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Lee Introduces Repeal of Inflated Government Spending Models

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to repeal the outdated Davis-Bacon Act to curb inflated government spending on construction projects. U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ted Budd (R-NC) cosponsored the legislation. Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the House version of the bill.
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