Tag: Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that his bill, the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Huge news- my bill to expand workforce training and career opportunities for America’s foster youth passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday! One of the greatest gifts that we can give our children is the opportunity to succeed, and this bill will help set our foster youth up for success by increasing access to education and workforce training needed to build a career. Next step: the Senate,” said Daines. Background: Daines introduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” bipartisan legislation to expand education and workforce pathways for youth transitioning out of the foster system, especially in rural communities. The bill builds on First Lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative and would codify key priorities outlined in the President’s Executive Order by increasing flexibility in Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs) and supporting career-focused education and training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs. Representatives Max Miller (OH-07), Dwight Evans (PA-3), Judy Chu (CA-28) and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) have introduced companion bills in

As antisemitic protests continue to break out across the country, Senator Steve Daines visited George Washington University to see the Pro-Hamas encampment for himself and released the following video chronicling his visit: To watch the video, click HERE .

“The choice is simple: You’re either for Israel or you’re for Iran and their desire to exterminate Jews around the world.” U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Senate Republican colleagues today at a press conference denouncing President Biden’s decision to place conditions on lethal aid to Israel. The aid was approved by the House and Senate by an overwhelming bipartisan fashion. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “Well, welcome to Joe Biden’s America. Tuesday morning, I left beautiful Big Sky country in Montana and flew back to Washington, D.C. I landed at DCA. My staff picked me up and we went on our

“This is Joe Biden’s America” U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited George Washington University where radical, anti-Israel protestors have set up an illegal encampment. Daines then met with Jewish students to voice his support for them and condemn the acts of hatred that have exploded across the country. Daines also met with Rabbi Yudi Steiner of Rohr Chabad Center at George Washington University. Download TV elements HERE. “Antisemitism has no place in America, and I stand unequivocally with Jewish people from across our country and around the world. Jewish students at George Washington University told me they are afraid for their

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a group of his colleagues in introducing the “Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act” or the “A-PLUS Act” to give local leaders and parents more say over how their tax dollars are spent on education. “Education tax dollars belong closer to Montana classrooms–not in the hands of D.C. bureaucrats,” Daines said. “Montana parents and teachers know what Montana students need best. Congress should empower state and local leaders to have more of a say in the classroom and allow Montanans to better utilize their tax dollars spent on education.” “I have worked to add