Alison Perfater, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Statement on Prisoner Swap with Russia

August 1, 2024

Swap Does Not Include Marc Fogel U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the below statement following the news that the United States and Russia reached a deal to free several Americans being held prisoner in Russia. Marc Fogel, an American who has been wrongfully detained since August 2021, was not among the Americans included in the deal. “I’m relieved to see innocent Americans finally coming home after years of unjust imprisonment at the hands of the Kremlin, but while we celebrate the return of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and the other prisoners, we must remember that Marc Fogel is still

Daines on Biden-Harris Plea Deal for 9-11 Terrorists: “Reprehensible Abdication of Responsibility to Protect and Defend the Constitution”

July 31, 2024

“Kamala Harris and Joe Biden made America weaker today and the American people should be outraged.” U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s plea deal with 9-11 terrorists: “Striking a plea deal with terrorists, including 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed, is a reprehensible abdication of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s responsibility to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and it dishonors the memory of every single victim of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. It should go without saying that America should never negotiate with terrorists, including terrorists in American custody. Kamala Harris and

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Jenifer Powell of Ravalli County

July 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jenifer Powell of Ravalli County for her dedication to sharing Montana’s rich and vibrant history with her seventh grade students in the Bitterroot Valley. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, Daines each month highlights 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 for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to

Daines Statement on Hezbollah’s Attack on Israel

July 29, 2024

“I condemn Hezbollah’s latest attack on Israel over the weekend and urge President Biden and Vice President Harris to do the same” U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today regarding Hezbollah’s attack on Israel this weekend: “I condemn Hezbollah’s latest attack on Israel over the weekend and urge President Biden and Vice President Harris to do the same. Since October 8, Hezbollah has fired more than 6,000 rockets and missiles at Israel. Make no mistake: Hezbollah, like Hamas, is an Iranian proxy whose goal is total destruction of America’s biggest ally in the Middle East. “Now is the

Daines Leads Colleagues in Introducing the “SAFER at the Border Act”

July 29, 2024

Bill would prohibit DHS from paroling Known/Suspected Terrorists, Special Interest Aliens U.S. Senator Steve Daines led the introduction of the “Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act” that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants who are designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists or Special Interest Aliens. Under President Biden, over 1 million illegal migrants, some of whom have been later arrested for potential ties to terrorist organizations have been paroled into the country. “Joe Biden and Senate Democrats’ refusal to secure the southern border has resulted in the loss of American lives, and as long as migrants with criminal records and potential terrorist ties are being let

Daines Calls on Bureau of Indian Affairs to Address Concerns with Montana Detention Facilities

July 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) expressing concern about reports that Montana’s BIA detention facilities are turning away detainees and requesting information about the facilities’ contract status and operating bed space. The letter also draws attention to the BIA’s current practice of sending tribal members from Montana to out-of-state detention facilities. “Recently, leadership from the Fort Belknap Indian Community indicated that the BIA has only been accepting individuals into custody who commit ‘serious offenses.’ This poses a significant public safety risk as those who arrested for offenses not deemed as ‘serious’ are released back into the community or kept

Daines Calls out Army for Labeling Pro-Life Orgs “Terrorist Groups”

July 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth demanding answers after an Army anti-terrorism training depicted pro-life Americans as terrorists. “The American public expects the Department of Defense and its personnel to defend the homeland from actual terrorists, not Americans who seek protections for children in the womb. Labeling pro-life organizations as threats challenges servicemembers’ moral obligation to defend and protect even the smallest among us,” wrote the Senators. “In fact, around half of all Americans identify as pro-life. It is no wonder that the Army is struggling to recruit young men and women

Daines on Netanyahu Speech: “Inspiring, Powerful and Provided Moral Clarity the World Needed to Hear”

July 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress today: “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech was inspiring, powerful and provided moral clarity the world needed to hear. The choice is clear: America and its allies must stand with Israel against the brutal Iranian regime and its terror proxies, including Hamas. Those who choose not to do so embolden Iran, the common enemy of the United States, Israel and freedom-loving countries around the world.”

Daines Urges Postal Service to Reconsider Decision to Cease Expedited Air Service in Montana

July 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today asking him to reconsider the Postal Service’s decision to cease expedited air distribution service in Montana. “Hundreds of thousands of customers across Montana rely on air distribution services for the timely mail delivery across vast distances… “The USPS has a long-standing record of air distribution in Montana to deliver important parcels to rural customers across the country. Montanans who may live hundreds of miles from the nearest urban center rely on these services to receive their prescription medicines, pension payments, disability benefits, important bills and logistical support

Daines Applauds House Passage of Bill to Name Butte VA Clinic in Honor of Charlie Dowd, Montana’s Last Pearl Harbor Survivor

July 22, 2024

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bill to rename the VA Outpatient Clinic in Butte, MT in honor of Charlie Dowd, Montana’s last Pearl Harbor survivor, who passed away in March 2023. The bill will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Charlie Dowd was a Montana hero who fought with outstanding bravery in World War II and dedicated his life to advocating for veterans,” said Daines. “I applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for passing S. 2385, which will continue Charlie Dowd’s legacy as a patriot and defender of freedom by renaming

Author: Alison Perfater