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U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines, John Barraso, Shelley Moore Capito and James Inhofe introduced a bill clearing the way for construction of the Millennium Bulk Terminal, which would create hundreds of Montana jobs by expanding trade opportunities for Montana coal. The legislation clarifies that Section 401 of the Clean Water Act cannot be used as a weapon to prohibit Montana’s exportation of clean and reliable coal to the nation’s allies in the Asia Pacific Region.   Watch HERE Download HERE   “Montana is rich in natural resources and has the capability of supplying energy not only for our nation,

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte today applauded the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announcement that they will sign the Sheep Gap Fire Salvage Project located on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest in Sanders County. Under the approved Emergency Situation Determination (ESD), the Lolo National Forest is able to expedite timber sales for the Sheep Gap project during the fall of 2018. “Last year’s fires harmed communities and devastated forest landscapes in places like Sanders County,” Daines said. “This critical project will restore areas on the Lolo National Forest impacted by last year’s Sheep

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $20 million in grant funding for Montana airports throughout the state. As a member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Daines helped secure the critical funding through grants for airport improvements.  “Montanans should be able to count on safe and reliable access to airports and infrastructure,” said Daines. “This funding will help bring our state’s infrastructure to the 21st century, and as a result will boost tourism, create jobs, and encourage visitors from around the nation to come see the treasures our great state has to offer.” The

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte released the following statements in response to the announcement that reclamation work on the Troy Mine was being paused due to the state of Montana’s “bad actor” decision against Hecla Mining Company. The ruling has also put on hold two other long delayed mining projects: the Montanore Mine near Libby and the Rock Creek Mine near Noxon.  “It’s a disappointment that the Montanore and Rock Creek Mines continue to face roadblocks. And now the much needed reclamation work at the Troy Mine is being halted. These mines will provide high

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) today introduced a bill that extends the time to raise the necessary funds for completion of the Vietnam Veteran Education Center. “Montana is home to one of the nation’s largest populations of veterans per capita,” said Daines. “Finishing the education center will help teach visitors from around the world about the sacrifices Montana’s and the nation’s Vietnam Veterans made for our freedom.”  “It’s important for our nation to support the brave Americans who served in Vietnam,” said Duckworth. “I’m proud to be introducing this bipartisan legislation with Senator Daines to help the Memorial continue raising the funds needed for the

U.S. SENATE — Today, President Donald Trump signed the Montana congressional delegation’s legislation on the Gibson Dam Hydro Project into law. The bill, introduced by U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte, ensures the completion of the Gibson Dam Hydro Project near Augusta.  “This is a win for Montana,” said Daines. “This bill will create high paying Montanan jobs, boost our economy and power Montana homes with clean, affordable and reliable energy. “Hydropower is an important part of Montana’s diverse energy resources and provides Montanans with reliable, affordable electricity,” Gianforte said. “I appreciate President Trump signing our bipartisan bill so the Gibson

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today introduced legislation that will cut red tape and protect forest management projects from litigation.      “Time is of the essence to properly manage our forests,” said Daines. “Fringe environmental extremists have kept solutions at bay and that’s why I’m introducing legislation that will cut excessive red tape and protect forest management projects from getting caught in the litigation process.”      “The disastrous Cottonwood decision has put Montana timber workers out of work and forced our communities to face more severe wildfires. Cottonwood made it easier for environmental extremists to unnecessarily