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Bill would impose sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream II gas pipeline and expedite the export of American natural gas to NATO allies. U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced legislation to give North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members an escape from Russia’s political coercion and manipulation. The Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe Act, or the “ESCAPE Act,” enhances the energy security of NATO members by providing those countries with reliable and dependable American energy. It also mandates sanctions on the Nord Stream II pipeline that would carry natural gas from Russia to Germany, along with

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today met with the Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.  Below is his statement: “As a U.S. Senator, one of my most significant responsibilities is to critically and thoughtfully evaluate the individuals charged with defending our Constitution and our nation’s laws.  It is disappointing that many of my Democrat colleagues in the Senate apparently do not feel the same and decided to oppose Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination before it was even announced.   In our meeting today, I found that Judge Kavanaugh has proven himself to be a well-qualified judge who appreciates the vital role that our

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted the importance of critical mineral mining to Montana and to our national security during an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.  WATCH HERE DOWNLOAD HERE “We talk in this committee a lot about reducing our dependence and our allies’ dependence on Russia and other countries for oil and natural gas, but I believe we are not focusing enough on our dependence on critical minerals. I gave the examples of my phone and energy storage, but this also effects our defense infrastructure. Missile defense, aircraft, communications technology and even ammunition all contain these

U.S. SENATE —U.S House of Representatives passes U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte bill on the Gibson Dam Hydro Project.  The bill will now be sent to President Donald J. Trump for signature.  “Hydropower is critical to Montana’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach and is an important source of tax revenue, jobs and national security,” said Daines. “Completion of the Gibson Dam will not only power Montana homes, but will power our economy and provide Montanans with a clean, reliable source of energy.” “The Gibson Dam will not only produce clean, reliable energy right here in Montana, it will

Calls for opening of Millennium Bulk Terminal  U.S. SENATE — Today, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Congress to take action to stop the abuse of power by Washington State who is blocking the building of the Millennium Bulk Terminal and stopping coal from Montana’s Crow tribe from getting to market. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. “Montana is a net energy exporter – that means we need to have the ability to transmit, ship, and pipe our energy to and through other states,” said Daines. “Liberal legislatures in Washington State should

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement following President Donald Trump’s announcement of Brett M. Kavanaugh as his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. “As a United States Senator, confirming a Supreme Court justice is one of the most consequential votes I will take,” said Daines. “Brett Kavanaugh has an impressive background and excellent experience. I look forward to meeting with the nominee and reviewing his judicial record to ensure we are putting the most qualified justice on the highest court to defend the United States Constitution.” Daines joined President Trump