Daines, Leahy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans’ Privacy at the Border
Requires Standards for Searches and Seizures of Electronic Devices U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced legislation requiring the government to have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to search or seize Americans’ electronic devices at the border. “Americans do not lose their Fourth Amendment rights at our borders,” said Daines. “This bipartisan bill better protects Americans’ civil liberties while also allowing border security to do their job and keep our country safe.” “No American should have to relinquish all of their privacy rights to their cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices, simply because
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Announce James Baggett’s Offer of Appointment from U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced academy nominee James Baggett’s offer of appointment at the U.S. Air Force Academy. James lives in Hamilton, Montana. “From working on the Montana Conservation Corp Expedition Team, serving on student leadership, and taking an active role in extracurricular activities, James has proven he can excel in many areas,” said Daines. “I know he would make Montana proud at the U.S. Air Force Academy.” “James is an accomplished student, trumpet soloist, and athlete,” said Tester. “He was awarded the prestigious U.S. Air Force Falcon Scholarship and I
Wall Street Journal: Safety From Hackers – and Trial Lawyers
Companies that are victims of cyberattacks increasingly find themselves also targeted by plaintiffs’ lawyers, who bring lawsuits alleging their security measures were negligent. Anthem Inc. last year agreed to pay $115 million to customers affected by an attack believed to have been perpetrated by a foreign government. Computer chip manufacturers have faced dozens of lawsuits based on the mere prospect that consumers will suffer damage from hacking. Such lawsuits are more than a costly nuisance. They paralyze security innovation and expansion. Fortunately Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has introduced a bill that can stem this tide by clarifying that an
Daines Completes Four-Day Tax Cuts and Brews Tour
BOZEMAN, Mont. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today finished a four-day tax tour through 17 counties in Montana. “From Libby to Roundup and from Chester to Hamilton, it was great to talk with Montanans across our state about the benefits of the tax bill, ” said Daines. “This tax cuts bill means more money in the pockets of hardworking Montanans. ” Libby: Daines visited Cabinet Mountain Brewery where he saw the brewery’s newly purchased keg washer and heard about the raises given to the brewer and assistant brewer following the passage of the tax cuts bill. Thompson Falls: Daines toured Thompson River Lumber where
Daines Urges Bullock to Nominate Low-Income Communities for Job-Creating Tax Cuts Benefit
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, investments in “opportunity zones” receive tax cuts to attract capital, create jobs U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to Governor Steve Bullock of Montana, urging him to nominate 25 low-income Montana communities to the Department of the Treasury to be considered for the opportunity zone program established under the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “The ink is barely dry, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is already creating jobs and raising wages across Montana,” said Daines. “Through the opportunity zone program, this historic tax cuts bill will also help
Char-Koosta News: Daines amendment to strengthen tribal public safety passes committee
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after his bipartisan amendment to promote tribes’ access to national criminal databases passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. This amendment, which supports tribes’ participation in the Tribal Access Program (TAP), is part of his greater effort to reduce the number of native women and girls who go missing or are murdered. “We must curb the tragic epidemic of native women and girls who go missing or are murdered and strengthen tribes’ ability to keep their citizens safe,” said Daines. “Sovereignty and security go hand in hand.” The bipartisan
Missoulian: Daines tour Montana breweries, timber mills and businesses to tout tax bill
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after his bipartisan amendment to promote tribes’ access to national criminal databases passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. This amendment, which supports tribes’ participation in the Tribal Access Program (TAP), is part of his greater effort to reduce the number of native women and girls who go missing or are murdered. “We must curb the tragic epidemic of native women and girls who go missing or are murdered and strengthen tribes’ ability to keep their citizens safe,” said Daines. “Sovereignty and security go hand in hand.” The bipartisan
KPAX: Sen. Daines brings tax cuts tour to Kalispell
KALISPELL – Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) made a stop at a Kalispell business on Tuesday touting the impact of recently passed tax-cut laws. Best Buy was one of the many big companies that passed some of their tax savings onto employees after cuts were approved. Sen. Daines voted in the bill’s support and helped champion the Senate Tax Cuts and Job Act. The visit is the first stop of a four-day tour for Sen. Daines, who will visit 17 counties across the state. Sen. Daines says that Best Buy’s three Montana locations employ over 200 Montanans, making them a great example of the new tax regulation’s
Daines Wraps First Day of Tax Cuts and Brews Tour in Northwest Montana
BOZEMAN, Mont. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today toured Northwest Montana to discuss the impact of tax cuts on businesses across the region. “This is what tax cuts are all about: more money in the pockets of hardworking Montanans,” said Daines. “It was great to see firsthand the impact tax cuts are having on Northwest Montana employees and small businesses.” Libby: Daines visited Cabinet Mountain Brewery where he saw the brewery’s newly purchased keg washer and heard about the raises given to the brewer and assistant brewer following the passage of the tax cuts bill. Tax cuts also allowed the brewery co-owners to take home paychecks