Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Innovation & Combat China Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement after the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act,” originally known as the “Endless Frontier Act,” a bipartisan bill to keep the U.S. competitive in the race against China, passed the Senate. “Winning the race against China is essential to maintaining the U.S.’s position as a global leader in technology and innovation. After thorough bipartisan debate, the Senate passed my bipartisan bill that will strategically invest in research to strengthen America’s position as a leader in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity and create high-paying jobs in Montana and across the country in the process. We have
Daines to Department of Education: Let Montana Schools Have Control Over COVID-19 Relief Spending
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines is urging the Department of Education to abandon their one-size-fits-all approach to allocating funds provided by the recent COVID-19 relief package and listen to local Montana educators. Currently, specific, heavy handed stipulations are preventing Montana schools from using this recovery funding. “The Montana ESSER III plan is comprehensive, emphasizes local control, and was constructed with extensive input from OPI’s stakeholder engagement process. Critically, the plan provides flexibility, support, and resources to Montana schools; empowering local communities to find solutions that advance education. As a former superintendent, you know how important it is to have the necessary flexibility to
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Protect Montanans from Fraudulent Schemes
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two bipartisan bills that would help combat fraud and scams impacting Montanans. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on enough hardships, and now Montanans are being targeted by scammers,” Daines said. “It’s unacceptable that travelers and Tribal members are falling victim to these predatory acts. I’m glad to work on bipartisan bills to protect Montanans and bring awareness to this issue.” The “Protecting Consumers from Travel Fraud Act” would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide Montanans with information on how to identify and avoid travel scams and provide policy recommendations for preventing and deterring online
Daines, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fraudulent Schemes Impacting Tribal Members
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced a bipartisan bill to increase awareness and reporting of fraud and scams that target Tribal members. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on enough hardships, and now Montana triba lmembers are being targeted by scammers,” Daines said. “This is unacceptable, and we must do more to protect our tribes and bring awareness to these predatory acts.” “For too long fraud and scams have targeted tribal communities, and the pandemic has only made this issue worse,” said Klobuchar. “We must ensure we have policies in place to prevent future schemes and stop bad actors, and this bipartisan legislation will do just
Daines: Any New Missile Treaties Should Include China
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a Senate resolution stating any treaty that limits the United States’ ballistic missile arsenal must impose the same limits on both Russia and China, and it must be subject to consent from the U.S. Senate. “Since the United States first entered the INF treaty with Russia, China has been developing and building an arsenal of ballistic missiles,” Daines said. “Any treaty moving forward must hold both Russia and China to the same standards, and it must be approved by the Senate according to the Constitution.” Read the resolution HERE. Background: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty which reduced the number of
Daines, Markey Bring Awareness to Americans Suffering from Brain Tumors
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution recognizing May 2021 as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month.” “Too many Montanans and their families struggle with the terrible health implications of brain tumors. We must continue to raise awareness on this important health issue that touches the lives of Montanans and many Americans,” Daines said. “Far too many Americans die from debilitating brain tumors every year, and Massachusetts knows all too well the devastating impacts these diseases can have on loved ones and families,” Markey said. “That’s why I am proud to introduce this resolution today recognizing May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. This resolution will
Daines: Biden Budget is Reckless, Packed with Wasteful Spending that will Hurt MT Families, Businesses & Jobs
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Biden submitted his budget request to Congress. “The President’s budget is packed with wasteful spending that will strap future generations with trillions of dollars in debt to advance his liberal agenda,” Daines said. “Included in this budget are billions of taxpayer dollars for Planned Parenthood and more of Biden’s anti-energy agenda that will kill Montana jobs and raise costs for Montana families. This massive tax and spend proposal must be defeated.” ### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler
Daines introduces Bipartisan Package to promote retirement security for Montanans
U.S. Senator Steve Daines is helping lead bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to help Montanans prepare for retirement. The package includes Daines’ bipartisan “Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act” that helps Montanans track their retirement accounts as they move between jobs. “Montanans work hard to build their savings in preparation for a worry-free retirement – their efforts and savings should be secure,” Daines said. “I’m glad to join my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in working to help Montana workers have more control over their futures. I urge Majority Leader Schumer to do what’s right and help
National parks gear up for biggest year yet; Daines leads hearing on congestion
WASHINGTON (CN) — As the National Park System gears up for what is likely to be its most crowded season, lawmakers are trying to bring congestion and overcrowding relief to the some of the country’s most popular parks. “We need a breathing place for our national lungs, and a lot of that has to do with intelligent ways of visiting the parks,” Ken Burns, a filmmaker who produced a documentary miniseries about the national parks, told lawmakers Wednesday in a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee. Visitation to national parks slowed in the first few