Gabby Wiggins, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Introduces Bill to Combat Biden-Harris’ Failed Amnesty Program

October 3, 2024

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in introducing the “Visa Integrity Preservation Act,” which will halt the Biden-Harris administration’s violation of the “Immigration and Nationality Act” by ending its policy of allowing immigrants who illegally entered the U.S. or overstayed their visas to regularize their status through obtaining temporary work visas. “Joe Biden and ‘Border Czar’ Kamala Harris have failed to secure the southern border, and Montanans are bearing the burden,” said Daines. “The ‘Visa Integrity Preservation Act’ will stop the abuse of nonimmigrant visa programs and is a step in the right direction towards holding Joe

Daines Touts Widespread Support of “Crow Revenue Act”

September 26, 2024

Bill Provides Critical Funding to Crow Tribe and Prevents Bull Mountains Mine from Closing U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, where he thanked Montana’s local communities and officials for their support of his “Crow Revenue Act” and emphasized the need for its passage. Daines also introduced Crow Chairman White Clay as a witness at the hearing where he later reiterated his support of Daines’ legislation. Watch Daines’ remarks and questions HERE. “The bill is a win for the Crow Tribe. It’s a win for our local communities, and most importantly, for the

In Wake of Stillwater Mine Layoffs, Daines Introduces Bill to Ban Import of Critical Minerals from Russia, Support Montana Jobs

September 12, 2024

“Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Failed to Protect Montana Jobs” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to ban the import of essential minerals from Russia such as platinum, palladium and copper. Daines introduced the legislation in response to the announcement by Montana’s Stillwater Mine that it is laying off 700 employees. The layoffs can be attributed to the Biden-Harris administration allowing imports of critical minerals from Russia rather than relying on Montana mines to provide critical minerals to American markets. In addition, the import of Russian minerals is actively funding Russia’s war against Ukraine. Montana is home to the only platinum and palladium

Daines Statement on Anniversary of September 11th Terror Attacks

September 11, 2024

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks: “Today we remember those who lost their lives in the worst terror attack ever experienced on American soil. We honor their families as well as the brave first responders who ran into the face of danger to protect their fellow Americans. “September 11, 2001, also reminds us that a nation united in the face of tragedy can overcome the worst form of evil. May we never forget the lives lost as well as the courage and sacrifice displayed by our fellow Americans.”

Daines: “Kamala Harris is Still the Radical Out of Touch California Liberal She Has Always Been”

September 10, 2024

“She has the Bernie Sanders seal of approval for being progressive” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris’ radical policies. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “There’s a good reason why we haven’t seen Kamala Harris out campaigning in some of these key battleground states like Montana and Ohio, because Kamala Harris is the most liberal candidate running for president the Democrat Party has ever nominated. “Don’t take my word for it. The Washington Post’s Philip Bump said on August 13, 2020, and I quote: “‘In 2017, Harris

Daines Joins House and Senate Leadership in Presenting Congressional Gold Medal to Families of 13 Service Members Killed at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan

September 10, 2024

Daines Bill Posthumously Awards Congressional Gold Medal to Fallen Service Members U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda that honored the 13 American service members who were killed in the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Daines introduced the bill to honor these brave men and women with the Congressional Gold Medal and today their families were presented with the medal. Read Senator Daines’ remarks

New Study Confirms Senator Daines, Rep. Smucker Small Business Tax Deduction Supports Millions of American Jobs, Spurs Economy

September 9, 2024

U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) today shared a new study from Ernst and Young (EY) highlighting the economic activity supported by their small and family-owned business tax deduction. The Section 199A deduction provides a 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses, allowing these businesses to reinvest their hard-earned capital, increase wages and hire more employees. The new study found that 2.6 million jobs and $325 billion of GDP are supported by the deduction. Daines and Smucker introduced the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” to make this 20 percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. “It’s no surprise that when we provide our small businesses

Daines Introduces Bill to Boost Montana Science, Tech Jobs

August 2, 2024

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the bipartisan “DOE Quantum Energy Act of 2024” to promote quantum research, development, and jobs in Montana. The bill renews and expands Daines’ “National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018” to ensure that the United States remains the world’s leader in technology and energy security. “Our National Quantum Initiative Program is essential in maintaining our position as global leaders in science and technology, and also supports hundreds of Montana jobs,” said Daines. “I’m glad to work with my colleagues on renewing this bipartisan legislation that will accelerate quantum research, increase our national security, and

Daines’ Amendment to Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits on Forestry Projects Passes Committee

July 31, 2024

Package also contains Daines-led provisions to increase hydropower development U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the passage of his forestry amendment to the “Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024” by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The amendment ensures that forestry projects under the “Healthy Forests Restoration Act” are given expedited review, ensuring that forest projects will not be delayed by frivolous lawsuits. Also included were provisions to extend hydropower licenses and study market barriers to hydropower development. “Forestry permitting reform is permitting reform. Far too often, projects to reduce hazardous fuels and restore forest health are

Daines Condemns Olympic Committee for Mocking Christianity

July 31, 2024

“The Games should celebrate the athletes, not denigrate anyone’s faith” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemning the disrespectful depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The letter also called on the IOC to make formal changes in the Olympic Charter to ensure that no religions are the subject of mockery in opening or closing ceremonies again. “We write in response to the vulgar mockery of the Christian faith on display at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic

Author: Gabby Wiggins