Category: Press Release

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act” to prohibit federal funding to states and localities that allow noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, to vote. Daines introduced the measure to help protect the integrity of Montanans’ vote.  “It’s simple—U.S. citizens should be the only people voting in U.S. elections,” Daines said. “Sadly, far-Left states and cities have moved to disenfranchise Americans by allowing non-citizens to participate in our elections. This must be stopped.”  The “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act” would: Prohibit federal funds from going to any state or local government

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $870,098 will be granted to Ekalaka and Great Falls school districts and the Montana Office of Public Instruction to support school safety. “I’m glad to see Ekalaka and Great Falls school districts receive these resources to support local law enforcement in protecting Montana students and keeping our schools safe,” Daines said.  The $870,098 will be distributed to the following programs through the the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program.  ·         $45,976 to Ekalaka School District #15 ·         $500,000 to Great Falls Public Schools District #1 ·         $324,122 to the Montana Office of Public Instruction  Daines helped secure this funding

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced more than $1.5 million will be granted to drug and alcohol treatment courts across the state.  “I’m glad to see Montana receive these resources to support our ongoing efforts to combat drug and alcohol addiction in the state,” Daines said.   The following programs are receiving these grants: $549,956 to the Billings Adult Municipal DUI Treatment Court $565,110 to the Butte-Silver Bow DUI and Veterans Treatment Courts Enhancement Project $580,829 to the Montana Statewide Teleservices Treatment Court  Daines helped secure this funding through the U.S. Department of Justice in December 2020.   ###  Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted to advance major Montana priorities in the bipartisan defense bill, the “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA), including a 2.7% pay raise for troops and support for Malmstrom Air Force Base and Montana’s National Guard. “This bipartisan defense bill gives our troops a much-deserved pay raise, supports Malmstrom and the Montana National Guard, and helps ensure Montana’s servicemembers remain the best equipped forces in the world so that they can help keep America safe,” Daines said. “I worked hard to make this bill better for Montana and our national security, and also successfully worked to strike a provision that would force women into the draft.”   Montana Defense Wins

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today officially nominated four Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. Military Academies.   “One of my greatest honors as Montana’s United States Senator is to nominate dedicated young Montanans to compete for an appointment to attend one of our nation’s military academies,” Daines said. “I commend these remarkable Montana students for their commitment to serving our nation and keeping Montana’s legacy of service strong. I wish them the best as they continue in this extremely competitive process.” A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to the U.S.