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Also Discusses Critical Minerals in Kazakhstan & Countering Iran Proxy Groups in Lebanon U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Julie Stufft, nominee to be Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Michel Issa, nominee to be Ambassador to Lebanon. Daines emphasized the importance of the U.S.- Kazakhstan relationship for national security as well as the need to counter Iranian proxy groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Daines also called for a repeal of the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines explained how Kazakhstan’s minerals are beneficial to U.S. national security: Daines:  As you know, Kazakhstan is a country rich in natural resources

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.” The bill will end pay discrimination for workers with disabilities and help them transition into fully integrated, competitive employment.  “Those with disabilities contribute in valuable ways to our communities. There is dignity and hope in work, and they should never be underpaid simply because they live with a disability. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to end this discriminatory practice and ensure fair pay to Montanans with disabilities in the workforce,” said Daines. Daines joined Representatives Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) as well as

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced a bipartisan bill to encourage retirement savings and support America’s businesses. The “Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act” bolsters the growth of S corporations that are owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plans (S-ESOP) and eliminates barriers that businesses face in establishing a new S-ESOP or expanding the employee-ownership stake in an S corporation.  “ESOPs are beneficial to both employees and business owners by expanding ownership of the economy to the middle class and making it easier for folks to invest in retirement. I’m proud to lead this

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and how it will never be used for peaceful purposes. Daines also discussed trade with China and President Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Iran’s nuclear program: “Look I don’t trust this Iranian regime. I trust them about as far as I can throw them. They have no credibility. There’s no veracity to what they are saying. Why is it that we had to send B-2’s with bunker buster bombs to destroy their capabilities because they were hundreds of feet below

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News to discuss the status of peace talks between Israel and Gaza, as well as his thoughts on a potential ceasefire with Ukraine and Russia. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the strength of the Israeli military: Well, I’m more optimistic now than I was in the past, and I’ll tell you why. That’s because we’re seeing peace through strength. The remarkable strength of the Israeli military combined with the precise execution of those B-2 strikes in Iran have put Israel in a much stronger position to negotiate with Hamas. Think about

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to Poland, Mr. Thomas Rose, and nominee to be Ambassador to Belgium, Mr. William White. Daines emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen the United States’ relationship with both countries and the need for increased investments in defense spending and energy security. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to invest in Polish national security strategy: Daines: Mr. Rose, as you know, Poland has long been one of the U.S.’s closest defense partners in Europe. The Poles have no illusions about the threat environment. They are

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will improve access to critical orthotic and prosthetic care for Medicare beneficiaries across the country. Under current Medicare requirements, beneficiaries are at risk of receiving orthotic and prosthetic devices without the necessary services and customization required for the best use. The bill will clarify the law and permit Medicare beneficiaries who require prosthetics and orthotics to receive these important services. “The last thing orthotics and prosthetics patients should have to worry about are unnecessary hurdles impacting access to quality care. I’m proud

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. “This year, as the U.S. and Vietnam celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the strides our two nations have taken as allies and the bright future of our partnership. I visited Vietnam in March, and have a deep appreciation for our shared interests and goals. I’m proud to introduce this resolution with Senator Merkley to recognize the importance of our strategic relationship in defense, trade, and diplomacy,” said Daines. Daines joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)