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Chairman Lee on May's Employment Numbers

Today, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department May 2020 jobs report

Chairman Lee on April's Employment Numbers

Today, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department April 2020 jobs report.

Podcast: Improving Family Stability for the Wellbeing of American Children

At the Joint Economic Committee, we believe knowledge of social capital is vital to achieving our goal of expanding economic opportunity for all Americans. Join us as we invite hearing witnesses to engage in a deeper social capital conversation on The Social Capitalists Podcast: Post-hearing Discuss...

Chairman Lee on January's Employment Numbers

“The American job market entered 2020 on a high note..."

JEC Chairman Lee on Fourth Quarter GDP Growth

"The American people are finally enjoying the vibrant, opportunity economy they deserve.”

Chairman Lee on December's Employment Numbers

Today, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department December 2019 jobs report.

Chairman Lee on November's Employment Numbers

Today, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department November 2019 jobs report

Podcast: Connecting More People to Work

Dr. Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and Mr. Oren Cass, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute join JEC Executive Director Scott Winship to talk how to connect more people to work.

Chairman Lee on October's Employment Numbers

Today, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Labor Department October 2019 jobs report...

JEC Chairman Lee on Third Quarter GDP Growth

GDP grew 1.9% in the third quarter estimate for 2019, beating projected estimates. Personal income growth remained strong, allowing consumers to lead economic growth over the quarter even as they also increased personal savings. Residential investment growth, led by single family home construction, ...