Daines questions BIA over MMIW cases
Senator Steve Daines spent his afternoon on Capitol Hill speaking with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the ever growing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People epidemic. Sen. Daines questioned the BIA’s practices, specifically in Indian Country when it comes to communicating with families. “One of the most frustrating experiences for families is the lack of information being shared from federal law enforcement agencies. It seems like there is a black hole,” said Daines Tara Sweeney, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs told the committee that information is sometimes hard to share. “Daines: Does the Office of Justice services
RMEF Google ad reinstated after getting bumped for ‘animal cruelty’
In what may have set a record for customer scandal/service, Google restored a paid ad from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation it had initially rejected because of animal cruelty issues hours after it received a letter from Montana’s Republican congressional members. The Missoula-based hunting advocacy group was notified April 25 that its ads were disapproved, according to RMEF spokesman Mark Holyoak. The group appealed to Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte, who sent a joint letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday. RMEF also contacted Democratic Sen. Jon Tester who sent a letter to Google, according to RMEF.
Daines’ bill would provide tax relief to injured first responders
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) on May 2 sponsored a bipartisan bill to certify that America’s first responders don’t have to pay taxes on disability payments received from any on-the-job injuries. “Montana’s first responders risk their lives every day to protect our communities,” Sen. Daines said last week. “This legislation will ensure these brave men and women will no longer endure unfair taxes or audits from the IRS as a result of the sacrifices they have made for our safety.” Sen. Daines introduced the bipartisan Putting First Responders First Act, S. 1278, with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and two
Daines, Tester react to Missing and Murdered American Indians Awareness Day
On Sunday, President Donald Trump declared May 5 as Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day. “I call upon Americans and all Federal, State, tribal, and local governments to increase awareness of the crisis of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives through appropriate programs and activities,” the president wrote in his proclamation. A bipartisan congressional coalition, including both Montana senators, also recently passed a resolution marking May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. Senate Resolution 144, introduced May 2, cited overwhelming supportive data to communicate a need for the declaration. Statistics
Daines, Gianforte Demand Google Reverse Anti-Hunting Advertisement Policy
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today sent a letter to the CEO of Google, Mr. Sundar Pichai, demanding Google reverse its prohibition on hunting advertising. “We therefore demand you reverse these prohibitions and request that Google reexamine their policy interpretations on prohibiting hunting promotions,” the letter states. “We also request a meeting to discuss the importance of Montana’s and the United States’ hunting heritage.” To download the full letter, click HERE. Daines’ and Gianforte’s letter comes in response to Montana’s Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) having its hunting advertisement rejected by Google. In Google’s response to RMEF,
Daines wants timeline for nursing homes action, audits
Citing concerns for incidents reported at a state-run nursing home in Montana, Sen. Steve Daines on Friday asked the head of a federal agency overseeing these facilities when a review will be completed of nursing home regulations and guidelines. And the Montana Republican asks Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) if her agency will provide a list of audits and findings and what steps the agency is taking to improve its rating system. “I am committed to shedding a light on the current systematic deficiencies that allow substandard care in nursing homes and fail to protect
Daines Fights to Protect Montanans’ Privacy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines reintroduced a bipartisan bill to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove personally identifiable information (PII), which includes social security and passport numbers, from public disclosure. Currently the PII is disclosed in the CBP manifest disclosure process. “Montanans and the American people need assurance that their private information is safeguarded from all threats,” Daines said. “This commonsense legislation ensures transparency as well as security in protecting our citizens from identity theft and fraud.” Daines introduced the bipartisan bill with Senators Peters, Lankford, Hoeven, and Sullivan. There is companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Daines, Gianforte demand action after Google rejects hunting ad
MISSOULA, Mont. — Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte are reaching out to Google after the company rejected a hunting advertisement for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. A Google representative told the congressmen the advertisement is considered “animal cruelty and deemed inappropriate to be shown on our network.” Daines and Gianforte are demanding Google reverse its decision on the prohibition of hunting advertising. You can read their full letter and Google’s response below:
Daines, Tester Fight for First Responders
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester reintroduced the bipartisan Putting First Responders First Act to clarify the current tax code to ensure injured first responders do not have to pay taxes on injury-related compensation. Daines and Tester introduced the bill ahead of National Police Week. “Montana’s first responders risk their lives every day to protect our communities,” Daines said. “This legislation will ensure these brave men and women will no longer endure unfair taxes or audits from the IRS as a result of the sacrifices they have made for our safety.” “Montana’s first responders put themselves in