Daines Locks in DOE Commitment on Future of Colstrip
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing secured commitment from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry on investment in the Colstrip Power Plant in Montana. Colstrip is a major driver of good-paying energy jobs for Montanans, and is critical to ensuring Montanans have access to reliable, affordable electricity. Click HERE to download “Colstrip Power Plant in Montana is one of the largest economic drivers… and it is very well suited for DOE investment,” Daines said. Daines pressed Perry, “Could I get your commitment to work with me on ways to accelerate DOE investment to Colstrip?” “Yes sir,” Perry answered. To download the full video
Bill to honor Cadet Nurse Corps women in WWII with honorary veteran status introduced
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with senators Elizabeth Warren, Susan Collins, and Angus King, introduced bipartisan legislation to honor the women who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II with honorary veteran status. This bill credits service in the Cadet Nurse Corps between 1943 and 1948 as active military service for the purpose of attaining status as a veteran. We happen to have a World War II cadet nurse right here in the Magic City! Laura Koch – Natvig is originally from South Dakota. She moved to Billings in 1964 and has lived in the
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. Jonathan L. Bingham of Cascade County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Dr. Jonathan L. Bingham of Cascade County for his tremendous impact on his community, the state of Montana, and our nation. 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
Daines Statement on President Trump’s Keystone XL Presidential Permit
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement following President Trump’s presidential permit on the Keystone XL pipeline. “President Trump’s announcement today is a big win for Montana and our nation,” Daines said. “After over ten years of review, this pipeline that will create roughly 800 construction jobs and spur millions in revenue for Montana’s rural communities and schools, will finally become a reality. I applaud President Trump for his leadership and commitment in getting this done.” To read more on the President’s permit today, click HERE. ###
Daines urges HHS to stop pension for doctor convicted of sexual abuse
HELENA – Senator Steve Daines wants a doctor convicted of sexual abuse on the Blackfeet Reservation to stop receiving government benefits. Daines sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging him to stop Stanley Patrick Weber from receiving a pension while serving an 18-year prison term. Daines stated a report from earlier this week showed Weber could receive nearly $2 million while in prison. Weber’s story was outlined in an investigation by the Wall Street Journal and aired on the PBS program Frontline. Weber served as a pediatrician in Browning between 1992 and 1995. He was also accused
Daines to HHS: Convicted Pedophile Should Not Receive One Cent of Taxpayer Money
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging he stop Stanley Patrick Weber, a former Indian Health Service (IHS) pediatrician recently convicted for molesting children while working on the Blackfeet Reservation, from continuing to receive a government pension in prison. “If the Department of Health and Human Services cannot stop Mr. Weber’s pension payments, then we stand ready to provide any assistance necessary from Congress that will fix this flawed system,” the letter states. “A convicted pedophile should not receive one cent of taxpayer money while serving
Daines, Gianforte Honor Fallen Montana Hero Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins
U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today attended a White House Ceremony that posthumously awarded Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins with the Medal of Honor. In conjunction with today’s ceremony, Daines and Gianforte introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after the fallen Montana war hero. “It was a privilege to stand with Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins’ mom, dad, and son as President Trump awarded Travis our nation’s highest distinction – the Medal of Honor,” Daines said. “A Montana native, Travis’ extraordinary valor and sacrificial service are a
Geraldine students visit Washington, D.C. and meet with Daines
Students from a Montana high school recently took a trip to Washington, D.C. and met with one of Montana’s U.S. senators. Geraldine High School students visited Senator Steve Daines at the United States Capitol Tuesday. The students also saw President Donald Trump as he was leaving the Capitol where he had lunch with Daines and other senators. Daines and the students spoke about what drove Daines to become a senator and about how to prevent future government shutdowns. They also talked about one of the hottest topics in Montana: Cat vs. Griz. Students from Hellgate Elementary School in Missoula joined
Daines questions transportation secretary on airport funding, future of Amtrak
The future of Amtrak’s long-distance routes and airport infrastructure could be addressed in the Trump administration’s new transportation budget, though it may not all be pleasing, agency secretary Elaine Chao said Wednesday. The release of federal transportation funding could also implicate airport projects planned in Montana, including Missoula International Airport and its new passenger terminal, which is now under construction. “Our question was, with the government shutdown, what’s the new schedule for the release of those supplemental funds?” airport director Cris Jensen said this week. “We have airports and projects in the state of Montana that are impacted by this.