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Daines Celebrates Major Step Towards Finalized Trade Deal with Japan, Win for Montana Ag

September 25, 2019

U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated a major step forward towards finalization of a U.S. trade agreement with Japan.   To download the full video statement, click HERE. “Today’s announcement is a big win for Montana ag and jobs, and a major step forward for opening critical markets for our producers,” Daines said. “It has been a privilege to be the voice of Montana’s farmers and ranchers during trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. I’m happy to see President Trump and Prime Minister Abe announce they reached a deal that will help level the playing field for Montana

U.S.-Japan trade terms a needed win, Montana farmers and ranchers say

September 25, 2019

Montana farm and ranch groups described U.S.-Japan trade terms announced Wednesday as a must-have win for the state’s agriculture economy, which has been battered by trade disputes. Japan is the biggest foreign buyer of Montana wheat and the largest purchaser of U.S. beef. Tariffs against U.S. wheat have put the state’s grain growers at a disadvantage in the key market. The trade terms were released ahead of a scheduled Wednesday announcement by President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The trade terms are expected to be finalized in October. In the agreement, Japan received more favorable terms for

Daines Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging DOD to Restore Education Benefits for Guard & Reserve Members

September 24, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper urging the Department to restore full education benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserve. “The brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces choose to serve for a number of reasons and make many sacrifices in the defense of our country,” Daines wrote. “The benefits provided by the Montgomery GI Bill and DoD-funded TA are valuable incentives that can help the Reserve components meet their recruiting and retention goals by providing financial means for servicemembers to obtain a college

Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Hardin High School Marching Band

September 24, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Hardin High School Marching Band of Bighorn County 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.

Daines Secures Over $4 Million Dollars for Montana Airports

September 20, 2019

U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,110,152 will be directed towards strengthening Montana’s air travel infrastructure at Conrad, Geraldine, Billings, Lewistown, Stevensville, Sher-Wood, Twin Bridges, Dawson, Ravalli, Missoula, and Big Horn airports. “Having the necessary resources to support our air infrastructure is vital to Montana jobs,” Daines said. “These grants will strengthen our tourism industry and improve access for folks from all across the country to come to Big Sky Country.” The funding is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of

Senator Daines Announces Airport Funding

September 20, 2019

Montana airports, including Hamilton and Stevensville, will be receiving Department of Transportation funding, according to Montana Senator Steve Daines. Daines last week said 11 airports will share over $4 million in air travel infrastructure funding, part of the Airport Improvement Program. The airports are: Conrad, Geraldine, Billings, Lewistown, Stevensville, Sherwood, Twin Bridges, Dawson County, Ravalli County, Missoula and Big Horn. Senator Daines said, “Having the necessary resources to support our air infrastructure is vital to Montana jobs. These grants will strengthen our tourism industry and improve access for folks from all across the country to come to Big Sky Country.”

Daines Fights for Rural Broadband in Indian Country

September 18, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) hearing urged his colleagues to take action in expanding access to broadband spectrum in Montana’s tribal communities. To download the full video, click HERE. “The FCC estimates that 55% of Montana’s tribal areas still lack broadband access. That is unacceptable. Montana is often overlooked out here in DC, and this is especially true of our rural areas and tribal communities like Fort Belknap. “Access to broadband isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for accessing good-paying jobs, healthcare, and our global economy,” Daines said. In

Daines: Final NDAA Bill Must Include Little Shell Recognition

September 18, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today wrote a letter calling on the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees to retain a provision in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would extend federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Montana. “The time has come for Congress to act and provide the Little Shell Tribe with long-overdue federal recognition,” Daines wrote. “I urge you to preserve Section 6020 of the Senate-passed NDAA in the final version. The people of the Little Shell Tribe have waited lifetimes for their sovereignty

Daines Leads Bipartisan Effort For Full, Permanent Funding of LWCF

September 17, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today wrote Senate and House leadership urging full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). “As you work to enact legislation that will address Federal funding needs for fiscal year 2020 and beyond, we urge you to seize the opportunity for including a bipartisan win for future generations—full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund,” Daines wrote. “This investment would protect and conserve our national parks and public lands, support the nation’s $887 billion outdoor recreation economy, and finally fulfill the original promise of the LWCF.” To read

Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Deputy Cody Criner

September 16, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Deputy Cody Criner of Sweet Grass County for his 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.