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Press ReleaseBipartisan2026-08-11

Lee, Warren Urge Pentagon to Codify Trump’s Successful EO to Cut Defense Waste, Boost Efficiency

Mike Lee
Mike Lee
RUT · Senator
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This press release from Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) was published on 2026-08-11 and titled "Lee, Warren Urge Pentagon to Codify Trump’s Successful EO to Cut Defense Waste, Boost Efficiency".

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Lee, Warren Urge Pentagon to Codify Trump’s Successful EO to Cut Defense Waste, Boost Efficiency

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) published a bipartisan analysis revealing the success of President Trump’s executive order to cut wasteful government spending and boost America’s national security by limiting individual defense contractors’ stock buybacks in response to how efficiently they deliver on their contracts with the federal government. The senators urged Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to codify this progress into law by supporting their bipartisan Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act. The legislation will make permanent President Trump’s plan to boost efficiency and competition within defense contracting.
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