Category: Press Release

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news of President Trump’s executive order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for main street America and retirees with a 401 (k) defined-contribution retirement plan. The announcement comes after Daines sent a letter to the President encouraging the White House to utilize the regulatory process to democratize access to alternative assets and increase retirement security for workers.  “Today’s EO will level the playing field for millions of workers who are unable to invest in private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative assets. For too long, outdated and burdensome

Would Give Trump Admin New Tools to Target Those Who Commit Bank, Tax, Loan, or Mortgage Fraud U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the Law Enforcement Tools to Interdict Troubling Investments in Abodes (LETITIA) Act, which would empower the Trump administration to hold public officials who commit acts of federal bank fraud, tax fraud, or loan or mortgage fraud accountable for using their position of public trust to enrich themselves: “I’ve always believed that for those of us lucky enough to hold positions of public trust— we are here to serve, not be served, and the interests of the

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) urging a long-term solution to decreased lake levels at Flathead Lake. “We are writing regarding ongoing challenges at Flathead Lake in northwestern Montana. Over the last several years, we have seen unseasonably warm conditions that have resulted in accelerated runoff in the northern reaches of the Flathead basin. Decreased inflows into the lake have precipitated lower lake levels, adversely affecting environmental and economic conditions for residents and visitors alike. I appreciate your responsiveness and decisiveness toward granting a temporary modification

Discusses DOJ Investigation into Origins of Russia Collusion Hoax BOZEMAN, MT—U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News’ Special Report to discuss the ongoing manhunt in Montana and The Department of Justice investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion hoax.  Watch the full video HERE. Daines on the ongoing manhunt in Montana: Well, it’s such a tragic situation. Of course, the town of Anaconda has just been a gut punch as there have been four citizens there that were murdered, the bartender and three patrons on Friday. But Michael Brown, as you described, was suffering mental [illness]. He went in

Lauds Increased Funding for Quality of Life, Including Special Pays and Funding for Housing and Healthcare U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, where he discussed the historic wins for America’s defense and national security in the Big Beautiful Bill. Daines also received briefings and updates about operations at the base. “Montana’s servicemembers play a vital role in our national security and deserve the best, so I am pleased to visit Malmstrom to discuss critical provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill that will help them better fulfill their mission and take care of their

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the Senate passed appropriations bills funding the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture: “Today is a win for Montana’s veterans, farmers and ranchers. We protect the 2nd Amendment rights of our veterans and provide funding for a number of programs that will benefit Montana’s agriculture industry. This is also a step in the right direction for funding the government through a bipartisan and transparent process, which is a win for the American people,” said Daines. Click HERE to see a list of Daines’ wins in the appropriations bills.  ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins