Category: Press Release

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced legislation to support Yellowstone Airport and Sidney-Richland Airport to benefit Montana jobs, tourism sector and the economy. “Airports across the country experienced reduced flights and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local airports should not be penalized for this,” Daines said. “As Montana tourism continues to recover from the pandemic, we must support local jobs and protect funding for Montana airports.” Department of Transportation funding for Sidney-Richland Airport and Yellowstone Airport, which are currently planning or undertaking numerous expansion projects, are being threatened due to the reduction in flights caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduced number of flights in

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted against President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Tracy Stone-Manning, during a United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources meeting. Daines’ “NO” vote follows new information uncovered about Stone-Manning’s involvement in a 1989 tree spiking crime including obstructing a federal investigation for four years. To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Chairman, before proceeding with this vote, as Montana’s voice on this Committee, I want to provide you all with the Montana perspective on the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management. 

U.S. SENATE — Despite an announcement this week that Canada will reopen the northern border for fully vaccinated Americans on August 9th, the Biden administration today responded that they will keep the northern border closed until at least August 21st. U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement. “Yet again, the Biden administration is refusing to reopen the northern border for our economy and jobs, while leaving the southern border wide open to illegal drugs and immigrants. The hypocrisy is outrageous,” Daines said. “Montana families and our economy rely on the cross-border travel and many families are suffering from this decision to keep our northern border closed. The President needs to stop playing games

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate about President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, Tracy Stone-Manning. Daines highlighted new information regarding Stone-Manning’s involvement in a tree spiking crime including obstructing a federal investigation and withholding critical information that could have resulted in criminals being put behind bars years before they were.   To watch the full speech, click HERE. To read the letter that Stone-Manning typed and sent on behalf of tree-spiking criminals, click HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery:  “Mr. President, today I rise to bring attention to new revelations about President Biden’s nominee to head the

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced welfare reform legislation, the “Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services Act” or “JOBS Act,” to help low-income Montana families find work by helping connect them with employers and other resources that will help Montana parents secure good-paying jobs. Daines’ bill strengthens welfare work requirements, helps Montana families secure access to child care and helps lift Montana children out of poverty.   “Finding and keeping a job is the best way for Montana  families to go from government dependency to self-sufficiency,” Daines stated. “My bill recognizes that there is dignity and hope in work. We need to do more to give Montana families a hand-up, not simply a handout, and provide the resources

U.S. CONGRESS — Following an announcement that Canada will reopen the northern border for fully vaccinated Americans on August 9th, U.S. Senator Steve Daines is urging President Biden respond by fully reopening the northern border.   “It’s time to reopen the border between Montana and Canada, and it’s time to do it now, not weeks from now. Doing so is essential for Montana families, agriculture, jobs and tourism,” Daines said. “While I’m encouraged to see Canada finally make an official announcement about opening the border, it needs to be reopened fully and immediately, and I urge the Biden administration to respond and ensure this happens. President Biden allowing the northern border to remain