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Daines Votes to Support Malmstrom, Troops & Border Security

December 19, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a bipartisan bill that will help strengthen Montana’s military units, secure the southern border and combat Montana’s meth crisis. The bill also gives a 3.1% pay raise for troops. “Today I voted to give our troops a 3.1% pay raise, secure our southern border, combat Montana’s meth crisis and support Malmstrom and our national defense. This is a good day for Montana,” Daines said. The bill will now be sent to President Trump to be signed into law. Among many Montana wins, the bill does the following: Strengthens Montana’s and the

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to End Illegal Robocalls Headed to President Trump’s Desk

December 19, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines celebrated Senate passage of his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which will help protect Montanans from illegal robocalls. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “Montanans are tired of being bombarded night and day by illegal robocalls,” Daines said. “My bipartisan bill will help stop these illegal calls and protect Montanans. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.”  Daines’ bill does the following: Extends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break

Daines Statement on House Impeachment Vote

December 18, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump.    To download the full video, click HERE. “Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump and overturning the will of the American people since before he was even sworn into office,” Daines said. “This unprecedented impeachment sham has now been dumped on the lap of the United States Senate. It’s time to put an end to this and get back to work for the American people.” The articles of impeachment will now be sent to the U.S.

Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill

December 17, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a major defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 3.1% pay raise for the military, critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Daines fought to include provisions that will preserve and protect Malmstrom’s mission, while safeguarding national security for generations to come.   “This legislation strengthens Montana’s defense priorities and gives our men and women in uniform a much deserved 3.1% pay raise,” Daines said. “This is about peace through strength. Our nuclear deterrents

Daines Announces Over $213,000 to Help End Veterans Homelessness in Missoula

December 16, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $213,744 will go towards ending veterans homelessness in Missoula through the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. “The fact that we have veterans living on the streets with nowhere to turn is heartbreaking,” Daines said. “This grant will help get our homeless veterans in Missoula off the streets and provide them with greater access to the resources and services they need.” Daines voted for the funding in the appropriations process. To follow Daines’ latest actions on veterans issues, click HERE. ###

Daines Helps Secure Over $1 Million for the Career Training Institute in Helena

December 16, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Career Training Institute in Helena will receive a $1,180,800 to support the YouthBuild program. “This important grant will help get young Montanans the training they need for the jobs of tomorrow, while in turn increasing the quality and quantity of housing for those in need,” Daines said. “Investing in workforce development and training is critical to filling the growing jobs gap and getting young Montanans ready to enter the workforce.” This grant is part of the Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program. The Department has administered the YouthBuild program since 2006. Program participants

Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations

December 13, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 15 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. military academies. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of the nation’s four military academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs (USAFA), the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis (USNA) or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA). “One of my greatest honors as a U. S. Senator is to nominate committed young Montanans to compete for an

Daines Helps Secure Over $4 Million for Bozeman Yellowstone International, Stevensville Airports

December 13, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,831,837 will be designated towards the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Stevensville Airport. “This is great news for the folks at Bozeman Yellowstone International and Stevensville airports,” Daines said. “These grants will strengthen our infrastructure to help improve travel to Montana, and support our vital tourism economy.” Daines helped secure the resources for the following grants through the appropriations process.  Of the $4,831,837 grant, $650,000 will be designated towards Stevensville Airport. $4,181,837 will be designate towards Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.  For more information on the grants, click HERE and HERE.

Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Alyssa Liedle-Caissey and Kai Bauer

December 13, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Alyssa Liedle-Caissey and Kai Bauer for their tremendous impact on the state of Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record:  Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this

Daines Votes to Advance Bipartisan B-47 Ridge, PILT Bills

December 12, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance two big Montana wins out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including his bipartisan bill to name the B-47 Ridge in honor of the four servicemen who lost their lives in an Air Force B-47 Bomber crash in Montana. Click HERE to download full video. “This is about honoring and remembering the story of the brave men who tragically lost their lives in a B-47 Bomber Crash in SW Montana in 1962,” Daines said. “After over a half century, it is time we get them the memorial and