Daines, Warner, Crapo, Warnock Introduce Bill to Increase Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the bipartisan “CDFI Fund Transparency Act.” The bill will ensure operations surrounding the CDFI fund are more transparent. “CDFIs play a critical role in helping hardworking families in Montana, especially those in rural or underserved communities, gain access to the opportunities they need for financial success. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan amendment that will help boost economic development and ensure transparency surrounding the operations of the CDFI fund,” said Daines. “Since its inception over three decades ago, the
Daines, Heinrich, Zinke, Fernandez Call for Completion of Tribal Water Settlements
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) as well as Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (N.M.-03) led a letter to Leader John Thune, Speaker Mike Johnson, and additional chairs and ranking members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the completion of current outstanding water settlements and related technical amendments. “We write as members representing states and districts with pending Indian water rights settlements. Completion of these settlements will save taxpayers millions of dollars, provide water access and certainty to Tribal and non-Tribal water users across the West, avoid years of protracted and costly litigation, and support the
Daines in Finance Committee: The Abortion Pill Is Extremely Harmful to Women
New Study Shows Women Experience Adverse Effects 22 Times More Often Than FDA Estimates U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, about the dangers of the chemical abortion pill and the need for FDA review of mifepristone. Daines also emphasized the need to strengthen Montana’s Medicaid expansion program. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on how the abortion pill is harmful to women: Daines: I want to begin my time by talking about the issue of federal deregulation of chemical abortion drugs Since mifepristone was
Daines, Heinrich, King Introduce Bill to Support Medical Students
Provides Equal Opportunities for Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced the “Fair Access in Residency” Act. This bill would address disparities and barriers within Medicare-funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs that often exclude or impose undue burdens on DOs. “DOs are essential to the physician workforce and provide millions of people in Montana and across the nation with quality care. DOs put in countless hours of hard work and personal sacrifice to help others, but often face unnecessary barriers when applying for residency programs. I’m glad to work
Daines Encourages Energy Regulatory Commission to Focus on Economic and Safety Regulation, Not Climate
Lauds Montana Hydropower U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Laura Swett and David LaCerte, nominees to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), about FERC’s mission as an economic and safety regulator. Daines also emphasized the need for hydropower permitting reform. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on FERC’s mission: Daines: The FERC’s mission, as stated on their website, is, and I quote, “To assist consumers in containing reliable, safe, secure, and economically efficient energy.” FERC is not and should not be a climate regulator. FERC is and should remain an independent body that focuses on safety and
Daines Applauds DOT’s Order to Approve SkyWest Charter Air Service for Rural Montanans
Order Comes After Years of Inaction Under Biden Administration U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final order enabling SkyWest Charter to serve small and rural communities. “Today’s order by the Trump administration is a huge win for Montana. Many of our small and rural communities, especially in Butte and Yellowstone, rely on small community air service, but the Biden administration stonewalled SkyWest Charter’s operations for over two years. I fought the Biden administration on this every step of the way and am thrilled that President Trump
Daines, Colleagues Urge DOL to Support American Workers & Retirees
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and his colleagues sent a letter today to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to expeditiously implement President Trump’s recent Executive Order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for Main Street America and retirees with a 401(k) defined-contribution plan. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined Daines in sending the letter. “We are thankful for President Trump’s recent executive order directing the Department of Labor to expand Americans’ access
Daines Visits Bull Mountains Mine, Lauds Energy Wins in One Big Beautiful Bill
Daines’ Provision in the OBBBA Will Keep the Bull Mountains Mine Operational U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited the Bull Mountains Mine near Roundup, Montana. The mine was under threat of closure, but was kept operational by Daines’ provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill. “The Bull Mountains Mine provides nearly 250 jobs for hardworking Montanans in Musselshell County and is critical for our nation’s energy independence. I’m proud that my provision to keep this important mine open was signed into law by President Trump in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and it was great to be on
Daines Joins President Trump at White House to Hail Landmark Peace Agreement and Joint Declaration Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
“President Trump kept his promise of America First through this process and the American people and the world will be better off for it” U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined President Trump, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today at the White House for the historic signing of a landmark peace agreement and joint declaration between the two countries as well as related bilateral agreements. Additionally, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity was announced at the ceremony, which will help stabilize the region and