Daines Helps to Secure $22.7 Million in Grants for Kalispell Highway, Missouri River Crossing Project
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $22 million in grant funding for US Highway 93 in Kalispell, and the Missouri River Crossing Project. As a member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Daines secured the funding through the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant programs. “From driving to work every day to welcoming visitors at Glacier National Park, this infrastructure is critical to Montana’s economy and jobs,” Daines said.“I’m thrilled to have secured these funds for Kalispell and Toston and I look forward to seeing these projects get started!” The funding
Daines Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for Montana Students
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 14 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. service academies. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of four of the nation’s service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. “As a United States Senator, it is one of my greatest honors to nominate young men and women from Montana to attend one of
Daines discusses visit to Montana troops in Afghanistan
Sen. Steve Daines said Tuesday that his recent trip to Turkey and Afghanistan reminded him that the “end game” is a political settlement with the Taliban and an Afghan government that can function on its own. However, the situation in the war which is now in it 17th year is complex, Daines said, adding a U.S. withdrawal now would have devastating consequences and put Americans at risk. In a telephone call with reporters, the Montana Republican said he visited troops with the Kalispell-based 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion now serving in Afghanistan on an air base north of Kabul. They are
Senator visits Kalispell-based troops in Afghanistan
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., visited Kalispell-based National Guard troops in Afghanistan during a whirlwind weekend trip. During a Tuesday conference call with reporters, Daines described the soldiers he met with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion as “some great Montanans, some great Americans.” He said he met most of the troops from the 495th at Bagram Airfield, north of Kabul. But he said he also connected via teleconference with others in the battalion who were spread across Afghanistan. Daines said he was impressed by the soldiers’ focus on their mission. He said he fielded no complaints and witnessed many smiles
Daines, Gianforte Applaud Forest Service Solicitation for Next Generation Airtankers
U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for “Next Generation 3.0” contracts for large airtankers for fire support. These airtankers will be responsible for delivering retardant in fire suppression efforts nationwide. “Large airtankers are a critical tool in the fight to contain wildland fires,” Daines said. “I am thankful the Forest Service has responded to our request to issue the solicitation so our brave firefighters will have the fastest, most cost-effective airtankers into the future.” “I appreciate the Forest Service responding to our request to issue the solicitation
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Silver Bow County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today honored dr. George Mulcaire-Jones for his dedication and commitment to serving folks in Butte and surrounding areas. 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 the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE
Daines Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Click HERE to download video The next step is for the agreement to come before Congress for consideration. “I’m very pleased to see President Trump sign the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today,” Daines said. “While the agreement still needs to come before Congress for approval, this is the next step towards finalizing trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico, and is critical to providing certainty for Montana farmers, ranchers and businesses. I’ve been actively working with the administration and my colleagues to make sure we get this
Daines Introduces Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Find Jobs
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced legislation to help low-income families find work. Daines’ bill, the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services Act or JOBS Act, reauthorizes and modernizes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. “Our welfare programs should be a springboard to work and self-support, not a sinkhole into government dependency,” Daines said. “My bill supports families and offers a pathway to equip every working age American with the skills and resources they need to find and keep a job.”. Work requirements were a core component of the historic bipartisan welfare reforms in 1996,
Daines Votes to Advance NPS Director Nominee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to move President Trump’s nominee to serve as Director of the National Park Service, David Vela, out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Vela’s nomination will now move to the Senate floor for a final confirmation vote. “Having spent almost 30 years dedicated to the National Park Service, Mr. Vela has the qualifications necessary to be an outstanding Director of our national parks,” Daines said. “I look forward to a full Senate vote to confirm Mr. Vela soon. Daines, who chairs the U.S Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, has long been a champion