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Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Diana Tolstedt of Billings
U.S. SENATE - During National Adoption Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Diana Tolstedt of Billings for helping navigate Montanans through all aspects of the adoption process for nearly three decades. Daines' recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his "Montanan of the Week" initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects th… Continue Reading
11.03.17
Daines: We Need to Strike the Balance Between Protecting the Environment and Energy Development
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of states taking the lead in both protecting the environment and energy development. During yesterday's U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the potential for oil and gas exploration and development in the non-wilderness portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Daines remarked on the important of states defining their own future, not out of state bureaucrats. "It's a bit arrogant for folks in… Continue Reading
11.02.17
Daines Protects Montana Jobs
Levels the playing field for Montana Lumber Mills U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today protected Montana jobs by working with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to levy a tariff on Canadian lumber to level the playing field for Montana lumber mills. "Today's announcement is putting America first and protecting the hardworking families who rely on good-paying lumber jobs," Daines stated. "We are leveling the playing field so that the Canadians have to play by the same set of rules th… Continue Reading
10.30.17
Daines Statement on Passing of Governor Judy Martz
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the passing of the 22nd Governor of Montana, Judy Martz. "Governor Martz was a woman of grit and faith who fearlessly blazed new trails from the Olympics to the Governor's Mansion. Judy was rarely seen without a pin of the humble turtle on her lapel and would often invoke a saying that embodied her fearlessness and courage 'Behold the turtle, he only moves forward when his neck's stuck out'. Cindy and I wish he… Continue Reading
10.20.17
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Chris Hindoien of Teton County
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Chris Hindoien of Teton County for his work in educating Montanans serving in the National Guard or Reserve component, as well as their employers, about the rights and responsibilities associated with a military mobilization. Daines' recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his "Montanan of the Week" initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the offic… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Daines: We Need to Reform the Tax Code
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution - paving the way for tax reform. "Tax reform is the single most important piece of legislation that we can pass this Congress," Daines stated. "This is exactly what the economy needs right now to keep growing and create more good-paying jobs. We must get this done - we need to put on our American jerseys and do this for the people who elected us. If we… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Daines Asks Montanans: Share Your Tax Story
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced a new opportunity for Montanans to share what a lower, simplified tax code means for them. The last time the tax code was updated was over 30 years ago. Montanans who want to share their story can do so by visiting Daines' website HERE: https://www.daines.senate.gov/taxes "We need more good-paying Montana jobs - our archaic tax code is hurting Montanans and I want to know how," Daines stated. "As Congress debates tax reform, please share … Continue Reading
10.19.17
Daines Thanks Montana High Tech Job Summit Attendees
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released a video thanking the over 700 Montanans for attending the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit that took place at the University of Montana on October 9. Click HERE to watch the 'thank you' video. Click HERE to download the 'thank you' video. Speakers at the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit included: Brad Smith, President, Microsoft Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Neville Ray, Chief Technology Officer &am… Continue Reading
10.18.17
Daines to Nielsen: Protect the Homeland
U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kirstjen Nielsen. "Kirstjen Nielsen is an eminently qualified leader who understands the threats facing our nation and will tackle those challenges head-on," Daines stated. "I look forward to working with Ms. Nielsen to secure our borders and keep Americans safe." Daines and Nielsen discussed strengthening cybersecurity,… Continue Reading
10.16.17
Daines Celebrates National Forest Products Week
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated National Forest Products Week by highlighting the important impact forestry has on Montana's economy. Montana's National Forests are a treasured part of the state's heritage for generations and provide timber-surrounded counties with good-paying jobs and a vital revenue source to fund schools and infrastructure projects. National Forest Products Week occurs the third week in October as designated by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), … Continue Reading
10.13.17
Daines Applauds Zinke’s Commitment to Harassment Free Workplace
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on National Parks, today applauded action taken by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to create an action plan to combat the widespread and pervasive culture of harassment and discrimination throughout the National Park Service (NPS). "Our National Parks must be a safe place to work for all employees - free of harassment," Daines stated. "I have always said culture starts at the top… Continue Reading
10.11.17
Daines Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Nielsen for DHS Secretary
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's intention to nominate Kirstjen Nielsen for the position of Secretary of Homeland Security. "Ms. Nielsen knows the Department inside and out and her experience will be beneficial in guiding Homeland Security forward, especially with her knowledge of cybersecurity issues," Daines stated. "I look forward to meeting Ms. Nielsen and speaking with her about keeping Americans safe. We need to… Continue Reading
10.06.17
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Braden Matzinger of Gallatin County
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Braden Matzinger for his compassionate heart and entrepreneurial spirit in helping our state recover from a devastating wildfire season. Daines' recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his "Montanan of the Week" initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congres… Continue Reading
10.05.17
Committee Passes Two Daines Bills to Improve Security
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured passage of two pieces of legislation that ensures that children are adequately protected when an emergency arises and brings government technology into the 21st century. The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs unanimously passed the Homeland Security for Children Act and the FITARA Enhancement Act. The Homeland Security for Children Act requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to solicit input from … Continue Reading
10.05.17
Daines: We Have A Duty To Protect The Most Vulnerable
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today helped introduce legislation to protect unborn children from the pain of late-term abortions. Daines is an original cosponsor of the commonsense Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This legislation would prevent late-term abortion nationwide beyond 20 weeks - more than halfway through pregnancy when a baby can feel pain. In fact, 63 percent of Montanans support legislation limiting abortion after five months. "The Pain-Capable Unborn Child P… Continue Reading
10.03.17
Daines to Welcome Neville Ray to Montana Tech Summit
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Neville Ray, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of T-Mobile, will deliver remarks at the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit. The Summit, co-sponsored by Daines, will take place in Missoula on October 9. The Montana Tech Summit will serve as a unique opportunity to bring together the nation's tech leaders in the hub of Montana's growing technology sector. The Summit will highlight Montana's growing role in the natio… Continue Reading
10.03.17
Daines Encourages Montanans to Register for the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit
U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted the upcoming Montana High Tech Jobs Summit that will take place in Missoula on October 8-9. Montanans are encouraged to register now at www.montanatechsummit.com "I'm inviting you to join us at the Montana High Tech Jobs on October 8 and 9 in Missoula for a conversation about growing more high-paying tech jobs," Daines stated. "To register and for more information please visit www.montanatechsummit.com. See you there!" Click HERE to … Continue Reading
09.29.17
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Baker Furniture
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized a multi-generation cornerstone of the community in Fallon County, Baker Furniture. Daines' recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his "Montanan of the Week" initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Daines: We Need To Repeal and Refund Obamacare Poverty Tax
U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced legislation, the Repeal and Refund Act, to retroactively repeal the individual mandate and refund everyone who has paid it. Obamacare imposes a tax penalty on Americans who don't buy insurance and in 2014 and 2015 alone, they collected over $5 billion dollars in fines. Billions more were collected in 2016. In 2015, nearly 30,000 Montanans had to pay the IRS $14,341,000 for choosing not to purchase Obamacare, an average tax of $487 per ho… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Daines, Gianforte Urge for Prioritization of Rock Creek, Montanore Mines
U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Steve Daines and U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte are urging the Trump administration to prioritize the Rock Creek and Montanore Mines that have languished in bureaucracy and litigation for far too long. The Montanore and Rock Creek projects located in Lincoln County and Sanders County will mine two of only four silver and copper deposits in the country. Both projects require additional analysis and coordination among the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildli… Continue Reading
