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Daines Named a Leading Bipartisan, Transparent Senator
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today was recognized by the Lugar Center as a leading bipartisan senator in the U.S. Senate. Daines was also named a finalist by the Congressional Management Foundation for top U.S. Senator in transparency, accountability, and innovation. "Delivering results for hardworking Montanans is what I was elected to do,"Daines said. "I will continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get important Montana priorities signed into law." The … Continue Reading
03.14.19
Daines Continues Fight Against Montana Meth Crisis, Demands Answers for Abuse Scandal in IHS
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing pressed Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar for solutions on combatting Montana's growing meth epidemic. Daines also demanded answers on recent cases of abuse in the Indian Health Service (IHS). In the hearing, Daines discussed his recent trip to Rimrock Facility in Billings, where he saw firsthand Montana's growing meth epidemic and the impact it has on Montana moms and families. Clic… Continue Reading
03.14.19
Daines Fights to Strengthen Work Requirements, Help Low Income Families
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. Ranking Member Kevin Brady of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced companion legislation in the United States House of Representatives. "Our welfare programs should be a springboard to work and self-sufficiency,… Continue Reading
03.12.19
Daines to Lighthizer: Montana Farmers and Ranchers Need Access to New Markets
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing urged United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to advance and finalize trade agreements with Japan and China to put Montana farmers and ranchers on a level playing field in the global stage. Click HERE to download "We're now behind in Japan, because our other allies have signed agreements…and they are going to receive the benefits of the tariff reductions. My malt barley folks … Continue Reading
03.12.19
Daines Delivers Historic Conservation Win for Montana
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined President Trump at a bill signing ceremony at the White House for a bill signing ceremony of the bipartisan public lands package, which includes the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. "What a great day for Montana, a great day for America," Daines said. "I just came back from the West Wing of the White House, the Oval Office, where I witnessed President Trump si… Continue Reading
03.08.19
Daines Calls to Split the Ninth Circuit, Give Montanans Fair Access to Courts
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today called to reform the United States Court of Appeals system for the Ninth Circuit by sponsoring the Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act. As part of the Ninth Circuit, Montanans and other citizens are unable to have their cases heard in a timely manner, and are therefore being denied equal access to justice," Daines said. "By splitting the Ninth Circuit, it will help improve America's judicial system." The bill would split the Ninth Circuit and make… Continue Reading
03.08.19
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Urge Swift Action on Clean Water Bill
U.S. CONGRESS - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester, and Congressman Greg Gianforte sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House Committee Leadership urging action on the Clean Water for Rural Communities Act, which would provide access to clean, safe drinking water to citizens of central and eastern Montana. The bill was reintroduced in February 2019. "Montanans deserve clean, safe drinking water," the letter states. "We ask you to help us pass our Clean Water for Rural Communities Act at the … Continue Reading
03.08.19
Daines Urges Forest Service to Restore Access on Public Lands
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service demanding they reconsider proposed mountain bike closures in the Blue Joint and Sapphire Wilderness Study Areas on the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana. "With over $7 billion in consumer spending coming from Montana's outdoor recreation economy, we should be encouraging adaptive management principles across the Agency that help U.S. Forest Service decision-makers manage different uses across various landscapes… Continue Reading
03.07.19
Daines Honors Native Women in Montana, Across the Nation
U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. The resolution celebrates the heritage, culture, and history of Native women and recognizes the many contributions Native women have made to our nation. "Native women have made a profound impact in Montana and across our country," Daines said. "By honoring the importance of their contributions, we can ens… Continue Reading
03.06.19
Daines Pushes to Stop Nursing Home Abuse, Protect Seniors in Montana
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing pressed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure that horrific cases of nursing home abuse in Montana, such as a recent case in Lewistown, will never happen again. Download video HERE "Last year, a state-run nursing home in Montana was cited for failing to protect patients from verbal, physical, and sexually abusive behaviors of fellow patients… according to reports, on 13 occasion… Continue Reading
03.05.19
Daines Fights for Montana Brewers
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today cosponsored the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act to permanently reduce the excise tax on Montana's small craft breweries. This bill will make a provision included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, which Daines supported in 2017. "All across Montana, we're home to breweries that support our barley growers and create high-paying jobs," Daines said. "I look forward to making these changes that were included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs… Continue Reading
03.05.19
Daines Fights for Certainty for Montana Ranchers
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act to provide Montana ranchers with certainty in delaying the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and reforming Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. "Montana's ranchers and livestock haulers drive Montana's economy," Daines said. "We must find a solution that keeps our roads safe and allows Montana's agricultural commodities to get to market humanely and on time. I'll continue pushing to provide … Continue Reading
03.04.19
Daines, Tester Designate National Asbestos Awareness Week
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester championed legislation to designate April 1-7, 2019 "National Asbestos Awareness Week" as part of their ongoing efforts to combat the dangers of asbestos exposure.The bipartisan resolution raises awareness about asbestos-caused diseases and urges the U.S. Surgeon General to teach Americans about the substance's risks."Asbestos caused diseases have tragically claimed the lives of far too many Montanans," Daines said. "By shedding light on t… Continue Reading
02.28.19
Senate Western Caucus Applauds Andrew Wheeler’s Confirmation as EPA Administrator
U.S. SENATE - Today, U.S. Senate Western Caucus Chairman Steve Daines (Mont.) and Caucus Members Senators Mike Rounds (S.D.), Jim Inhofe (Okla.), Pat Roberts (Kan.), John Boozman (Ark.), John Barrasso (Wyo.) celebrated the confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "Having worked with Administrator Wheeler both in Montana and DC, he takes a commonsense approach to solving issues important to Montana and other states," Daines said. "I look for… Continue Reading
02.26.19
Daines: Bipartisan Public Lands Package One Step Closer to Law
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the House passage of the bipartisan public lands package, which includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. "This bipartisan public lands package is a historic win for conservation in Montana and across our nation, and after today, it's one step closer to becoming law," Daines said. "I'm very glad to see the House pass this important package to help protect o… Continue Reading
02.25.19
Daines Condemns Senate Democrats for Blocking Bill to Stop Infanticide
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today condemned Senate Democrats for blocking the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The bill would make it federal law that born-alive babies who survive abortions must be treated the same as every other living baby - with dignity. The vote to proceed to the bill, requiring 60 votes to pass, failed 53-44."It is unconscionable that Senate Democrats voted to make it legal in the U.S. to kill or neglect a baby who was born alive," Daines said. "In… Continue Reading
02.25.19
Daines Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Lake, Ravalli, Sanders, and Missoula Counties
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his staff will host mobile hours across four counties in Montana: Lake, Ravalli, Sanders, and Missoula. Local residents are encouraged to visit with Daines' staff during these mobile office hours to discuss their views or questions regarding the federal government. Any comments will be shared with Daines. Residents may drop by, or they can make an appointment by calling 406-549-8198. Details are as follows: Lake County Tuesday -… Continue Reading
02.22.19
Daines Applauds Finalization of President Trump’s “Protect Life Rule”
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the finalization of the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) "Protect Life Rule", following Daines' request, to disentangle abortion from the Title X Family Planning program. "The Protect Life Rule is a historic step in protecting the dignity of human life," Daines said. "I'm grateful for President Trump's leadership to redirect Title X funds away from the abortion industry towards centers that provide comprehensive health care … Continue Reading
02.22.19
Daines Demands Accountability at Indian Health Service
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to Rear Admn. Michael Weahkee, the Acting Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS), demanding answers on Stanley Patrick Weber, a former pediatrician at IHS who was recently convicted of sexually molesting children while working on the Blackfeet Reservation. "While justice is being served in the court of law, accountability must be demanded of IHS and the individuals who enabled Mr. Weber to continue molesting children for over two deca… Continue Reading
02.19.19
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Introduce Bill to Name Ridge in Memory of Fallen Heroes
U.S. CONGRESS - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte reintroduced the B-47 Ridge Designation Act. The legislation honors Capt. Bill Faulconer, Lt. Fred Hixenbaugh, Lt. David Sutton and Lt. Lloyd Sawyers all tragically lost their lives in a plane crash 1962. "I am honored to once again introduce this bill to name the unnamed ridge off of Emigrant Peak "B-47 Ridge," Daines said. "In 1962, Capt. Bill Faulconer, Lt. Fred Hixenbaugh, Lt. David Sutton and Lt. Lloyd… Continue Reading
