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Daines, Rosendale Slam Biden Admin for 90-Day Finding on Bison
U.S. CONGRESS - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Matt Rosendale today issued the following statements after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the completion of a 90-day finding on the petition to list bison Distinct Population Segment in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They determined a listing action may be warranted. "The Biden Administration's action today demonstrates a continued trend of pl… Continue Reading
06.02.22
Daines’ Montana “On the Rise” Summit Celebrates Montana Jobs, Businesses
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today hosted the Montana "On the Rise" Economic Summit to highlight Montana's booming job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. Daines welcomed businesses including Qualcomm, FICO, Robinhood, Montana Instruments, Bridger Aerospace, OnX, FYR and GSK to discuss the opportunities and jobs in Montana. For TV elements click HERE. "It was great to have business leaders from right here in Montana and across our nation in Bozeman to … Continue Reading
06.02.22
New Data Center Powered by CSKT Hydro Announced at Daines’ Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Governor Greg Gianforte, business mogul Kevin O'Leary, CSKT Secretary Martin Charlo and Bitzero CEO Akbar Shamji in announcing a new investment that will build a 50MW data center using renewable Hydropower from the CSKT. "This new investment in the CSKT will support good-paying jobs in Montana, boost Montana's economy and keep Montana at the forefront of the energy and technology sector," Daines said. "I'm glad to announce this lucrative project at… Continue Reading
06.01.22
Daines, 47 Senators Will Vote to Block Taxpayer Funding for Abortion
U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today led a letter with U.S. Senator James Lankford, signed by 46 other pro-life senators to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion, or any other pro-life protections. "We write to express our unwavering support for the Hyde Amendment and all other longstan… Continue Reading
05.26.22
Daines, Peters Bipartisan Resolution to Designate “Great Outdoors Month” Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines, top Republican on the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, and Gary Peters' bipartisan resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month" passed the United States Senate. "As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I'm glad to designate June 2022 as 'Great Outdoors Month.' From hunting, to fly-fishing, to backpacking, exploring the great outdoors is part of our Montana way of life. I encourage folks to get outside and experience everythi… Continue Reading
05.26.22
Business Mogul Kevin O’Leary to Join Daines’ Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that business mogul Kevin O'Leary will join the Montana "On The Rise" Economic Summit in Bozeman next week. The Summit will highlight Montana's many emerging and existing job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. "Glad to have Kevin O'Leary joining the Montana 'On the Rise' Economic Summit to get his thoughts on the thriving economy, businesses, and diverse sectors that make Montana a great place to work, live a… Continue Reading
05.25.22
Daines Calls for Passage of Bipartisan St. Mary’s Reinvestment, Sun River Hydro Bills
U.S. SENATE - At a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today U.S. Senator Steve Daines stressed the need to pass his bipartisan "St. Mary's Reinvestment Act" to support the St. Mary's Milk River Project along the Hi-Line Montana. Daines also highlighted his bipartisan bill, the "Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act," which will create jobs, generate revenue and support hydropower production in central Montana. Click HERE to listen to the Senator's opening remarks. "Inflation h… Continue Reading
05.25.22
Daines, Markey Bipartisan Senate Resolution Marking May as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month” Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Ed Markey's bipartisan Senate resolution designating May 2022 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" passed the United States Senate. "Too many Montanans struggle with the terrible health implications of brain tumors, and I know firsthand the impact it has on the patient's family. I'm pleased to designate May as 'Brain Tumor Awareness Month' for the fifth year in a row to help raise public awareness of brain tumors, including the opportunities for advances… Continue Reading
05.24.22
Qualcomm, Robinhood to Join Daines’ 2022 Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Qualcomm Incorporated and Robinhood will join the Montana "On The Rise" Economic Summit in Bozeman. The Summit will highlight Montana's emerging and existing industries from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. "Looking forward to Qualcomm and Robinhood joining our Montana 'On The Rise' Economic Summit to discuss Montana businesses and job creation," Daines said. "I want to thank Senator Daines for inviting me to be … Continue Reading
05.23.22
aines Takes Biden Admin to Task Over Politicizing Wolves, Bears in Montana
U.S. SENATE - At a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines slammed Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for failing to follow her own agency's science-based reviews and delist the grizzly bear and her continued politicization of Montana-led gray wolf management. Click HERE to watch and download the exchange. "Earlier this year you authored an editorial on gray wolves, devoid of any facts or substance, but nonetheless threatening my st… Continue Reading
05.20.22
Daines’ Statement on Federal Judge Blocking Biden’s Attempt to End Title 42
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement in response to a federal judge temporarily blocking the Biden administration from ending the Title 42 public health order, which would have made President Biden's border crisis even worse. "It's outrageous that President Biden even considered rescinding Title 42 in the midst of a historic crisis at our southern border that's leaving our country wide open to an influx of illegal drugs and illegal immigrants. While I'm… Continue Reading
05.20.22
Daines, Cotton Urge Biden to Withdraw from World Health Organization
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tom Cotton sent a letter to President Biden expressing concerns with the administration's recent actions regarding the future of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Senators urge President Biden to not only rescind the proposed January 18, 2022, amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), but also to withdraw the United States from this corrupt and inept international organization. "Your administration has decided to support at le… Continue Reading
05.19.22
Daines: Make Putin Pay for His Own War
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to direct President Biden to use confiscated assets from the Russian government to offset the costs of any aid that United States sends to support Ukraine. "Vladimir Putin is a thug, and we need to use the money we seized from him and his cronies to pay for the aid we sent to help Ukraine win the war," Daines said. Read the bill HERE. Daines was the first U.S. Senator to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion. After returning, h… Continue Reading
05.19.22
Daines, Colleagues: Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a group of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security expressing opposition to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Disinformation Governance Board and urging that any funding for such board be prohibited in the FY 2023 appropriations bill. "…While DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified that the board will not be used for political purposes and did his best to explain away… Continue Reading
05.19.22
Daines Introduces Bill to Increase the Baby Formula Supply for Montana Families
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill to combat domestic baby formula shortages and bolster the supply chain to help Montana families feed their babies. "Over 40% of Montana's baby formula supply is out of stock, and Montana moms and dads are struggling to feed their babies because of it. This is a crisis for families in Montana, and we must prioritize the needs of these parents and children," Daines said. "It is critical that we combat this formula shortage and bolster the … Continue Reading
05.17.22
Daines Discusses Impacts of Cancelling Keystone XL, Irresponsible Forest Management at Senate Hearing
U.S. SENATE - At a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines questioned Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on the widespread effects of the Biden administration's cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline on energy security, the economy and the United States' relationship with Canada. Click HERE to watch and download "Premier, you know better than most what the Keystone XL Pipeline meant for jobs, revenue and energy security…That's why Alberta… Continue Reading
05.16.22
Daines Votes to Send Lethal Aid to Ukraine to Help End Putin’s War of Aggression
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after voting to advance sending aid to Ukraine: "The United States stands as a beacon of hope and symbol of freedom around the world-we must continue to stand with Ukraine and help their brave warriors defeat Putin. As the first United States Senator to step foot inside Ukraine after Russia's invasion, I saw firsthand the evil and bloodshed at the hands of Putin, but I also saw clear evidence that the military aid from the… Continue Reading
05.16.22
Daines Calls on Biden to Combat Rise in Crime, Southern Border Crisis
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines helped introduce a Senate resolution calling on the Biden administration to work with Congress to develop a plan to combat the rise in crime and the crisis at the southern border. The Resolution comes as the nation honors National Police Week. "Montana is a northern border state with a southern border problem, and our families and communities are being directly impacted by Biden's incompetent handling of the crisis at our southern border and the rise in … Continue Reading
05.13.22
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Honor Montana WWII Nurses with a Congressional Gold Medal
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bipartisan bill to honor Montanans who served in World War II as members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps with a Congressional Gold Medal. "America's nurses who served our nation during World War II did so with honor and distinction," Daines said. "The compassion and care they gave undoubtedly contributed to America's victory, and for that they have earned Congress' highest honor-the Congressional Gold Medal." Read the… Continue Reading
05.13.22
Daines Defends Montana Service Members from Vaccine Punishment
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill to counter the Biden administration's efforts to coerce and punish Montana service members who decline the COVID-19 vaccine, and include accountability measures in response to DoD efforts to undermine transparency. "Montana service members selflessly defend our nation and our freedoms-it's our duty to defend their liberties and rights to make personal decisions when it comes to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine," Daines said. "I will alway… Continue Reading
