Mike Lee news
The gist
Utah Sen. Mike Lee added a GAO opinion on Bears Ears to the Congressional Record.
The move could lock in the rollback and block future restoration.
How it unfolded
- Mar 2026Lee and the rest of the Utah delegation filed a joint resolution on Grand Staircase-Escalante, but the 60-day clock ran out before a full Senate vote.
- Sep 11, 2026Mining bans in both Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante were lifted.
- Sep 16, 202616 mining claims were filed in Bears Ears National Monument.