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Senate Democrats Block Daines’ Bill to Protect Montana Veterans from Scam Artists

July 23, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to advance his bipartisan bill to protect Montana veterans and their families from scam artists known as pension poachers. Unfortunately, it was Senate Democrat opposition that blocked Daines’ bill from moving forward. To download Daines full remarks, click HERE. On the floor, Daines said: “…right now, we can take an important step to do everything in our power to ensure our veterans and their families keep their benefits… not lose them to scammers… I will always stand by Montana’s veterans, and I will continue fighting this fight until we get this done.” When blocking

Daines Calls for an Investigation on the Mishandling of Montana Veteran’s Remains by USPS

June 30, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of the Inspector General investigate an incident where the remains of a Montana veteran, Donald Tyler, were lost in the mail. “While his remains were eventually returned to Mrs. Tyler and the USPS will reimburse her for the damaged urn, it is unacceptable that a federal agency misplaced the human remains of an American citizen,” Daines wrote. “I urge you to conduct a full and thorough investigation into this matter to identify the cause and identify any reforms necessary to ensure that a

Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend VA Health Benefits to WWII Veterans

May 22, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bipartisan bill that would ensure all World War II (WWII) veterans are eligible for health care services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “The fighting men and women of our nation’s greatest generation deserve the utmost respect and care for their service in World War II,” Daines said. “This bipartisan bill is about ensuring that all World War II veterans have access to VA services. It important our veterans who served bravely in defense of our country have access to the care they need.” Daines bipartisan bill will

Daines Pushes to Protect National Guard Members Retirement During Coronavirus Pandemic

May 14, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter urging Senate leadership to temporarily lower the minimum requirement for a satisfactory year of service to accommodate National Guard personnel who are unable to drill and acquire points towards retirement because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Many guardsmen and women who have dedicated a life of service, face the very real possibility of being a couple points short of retiring with 30 years due to no fault of their own. This is a retirement that, under normal circumstances, would have been assured but is currently in question,” Daines wrote. Currently,

Daines Pushes for PPP Relief Eligibility for Montana Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts

May 13, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter urging the Trump administration to allow qualifying veteran service organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) perform services to veterans and their families in states across our nation, and this is certainly the case in Montana,” Daines wrote. “When times get tough, the Montana VFW is there for Veterans. To help local VFWs meet their obligations and continue serving their communities, I urge you to swiftly find a

Daines, Tester, Gianforte Lead Bipartisan Letter to Trump in Support of State Funeral for Last Surviving WWII Medal of Honor Recipient

May 11, 2020

U.S. CONGRESS—U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Jon Tester, and U.S. Congressman Greg Gianforte sent a bipartisan letter today calling on President Donald Trump to designate a state funeral in honor of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, and to recognize millions of Americans for their service and sacrifice during the war. “The ‘Greatest Generation’ represents the character and strength of Montana and the United States of America,” the delegation wrote. “For example, Montana’s very own Captain William W. Galt, U.S. Army, was awarded the Medal of Honor during WWII for gallantry, risking his life, while serving

Daines: Montana Veterans Will Now Receive Direct Checks Automatically

April 17, 2020

U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that Montana veterans and their beneficiaries who receive VA benefits will be receiving their direct checks automatically without having to do anything extra from the Department of Treasury. This follows Daines urging both Treasury and Veterans Affairs Departments to work together to get the direct checks to Montana veterans the fastest and most effective way possible. “This is great news for our Montana veterans and their families who have given so much in defense of this country,” Daines said. “Ensuring our veterans get these direct checks as quickly and easily as

Daines Urges Administration to Get Veterans Direct Checks During Coronavirus Pandemic ASAP

April 14, 2020

U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of bipartisan senators and sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urging the agencies work together to get the nation’s veterans their direct checks in response to the Coronavirus as soon as possible. “We write to you regarding the financial well-being of our country’s heroes, their caregivers, and survivors, and ask that the recovery rebate checks being issued by the Treasury Department reach our nation’s veterans in as timely a manner as possible,” Daines wrote. “We believe that veterans receiving benefits through the VA

President Trump Signs Daines’ Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak

March 21, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that President Trump signed his bipartisan bill, the Emergency GI Fix for Coronavirus School Closures, into law. This legislation will stop veterans, and those who depend on them, from losing GI Bill education benefits during the Coronavirus outbreak. “During these times of uncertainty, veterans shouldn’t have to worry about losing their GI benefits. I’m glad that Congress came together to pass this important bill,” Daines said. This law authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the disbursing of the GI Bill, to keep students at their current benefit levels even

Daines’ Bill Passes Senate Ensuring GI Bill Benefits Aren’t Impacted During Coronavirus Outbreak

March 16, 2020

U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Senate passed his bipartisan bill that protects veterans and their dependents from losing GI Bill education benefits during the Coronavirus outbreak while they take part in online classes. “I am proud to fight to protect veteran’s education benefits during the coronavirus outbreak,” Daines said. “Veterans should not be punished for practicing good public health and transitioning to online classes during this pandemic. My bipartisan bill would ensure that GI Bill benefits do not change for veterans and their dependents who are forced to take online classes during this outbreak.” This

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