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Daines Votes to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

October 25, 2023

Amendment would prevent unelected bureaucrats from stripping veterans of their right to keep and bear arms U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted today to prevent veterans from losing their Second Amendment right to purchase or own firearms when they receive help managing their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The amendment is based on the “Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act.” “We must protect the Second Amendment rights of our veterans. As we approach Veterans Day and remember those who bravely sacrificed so much so that we can be free, the least we can do is protect them from being stripped of this constitutional right. Unelected

Daines on Fox Business: “We Need to Bring Iran Down to Its Knees”

October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business’ Cavuto: Coast to Coast to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, Hamas. Daines slammed President Biden for his weakness toward Iran, spoke about his first-hand experience in the tunnels built by Hezbollah and called for sanctions on Iran. Watch the interview HERE Daines on Biden’s Refusal to Link Iran to Hamas Well, look, this is a moment where moral clarity is badly needed from the Biden administration. Not only for Israel, not only for the United States, but for the world to clearly stand with Israel and standing

Daines Calls for Change of Border Policies

October 24, 2023

“This is a national security crisis in the making” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference demanding President Biden change the policies at the southern border, following new warnings that Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists may be trying to cross the southern border. To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. “The State Department has designated the following four countries as state sponsors of terror –  Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria. Since October 1st, hundreds of individuals from these four countries alone have entered the United States that we know of. In September, it was more than 1,000 that were

Daines Reinforces American Values of Life, Family, National Sovereignty

October 24, 2023

Introduces Resolution Calling on President Biden to Rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines introduced a Senate resolution today to celebrate the third anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration and urged President Biden to add the United States as a signatory to the coalition of now 36 countries making a shared commitment to defending life, the family and national sovereignty. “The Geneva Consensus Declaration represents a shared commitment to the universal principles of life, family, and national sovereignty—ideals that the American people hold dear. On this third anniversary of the GCD, it is incredible to see 36 countries remain steadfast in this fight. While President Biden sadly withdrew

Daines Secures Tech Hub Designation for Montana

October 23, 2023

Through Daines’ “Endless Frontier Act” Montana Will Lead Country to Boost Tech Industry U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that following the passage of his bipartisan “Endless Frontier Act,” Montana has been selected as a Regional Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration and will receive funds to invest in Montana’s technology sector, help win the race against China, create good-paying jobs and boost the economy. “Today’s announcement is another milestone for Montana, speaks volumes about the quality of our workforce and further solidifies our standing as a leading hub for cutting edge technology and research in the country. From optics and photonics

Fox News: Sen Daines wants the $6 billion in Iranian assets to be used for Israeli defense

October 19, 2023

Sen. Daines joins choir of GOP lawmakers proposing bills related to billions in Iranian funds FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a bill Thursday to reallocate the $6 billion in Iranian funds to Israeli defense amid Israel’s war against Hamas. The bill seeks to take the $6 billion, which was released to Iran in September as part of a negotiation for the release of five American prisoners, and put it into an account for Israel to use in its fight against Iran-backed Hamas.  “As the Iranian-backed terror group Hamas continues its barbaric attacks against the Israeli people, the United States must

Daines Introduces Bill to Use Iranian Assets to Rebuild Israel after Hamas Attacks 

October 19, 2023

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Fortify Israel Act” to reallocate the $6 billion of frozen Iranian assets into an account for Israel to utilize for defense purposes.  “As the Iranian-backed terror group Hamas continues its barbaric attacks against the Israeli people, the United States must stand firmly by our biggest ally in the Middle East,” Daines said. “The United States must not only restrict Iran’s access to Biden’s $6 billion ransom payment but also repurpose those funds to help Israel recover from these horrific actions.” This bill also ensures that other frozen Iranian assets outside the $6 billion cannot be released or

Daines: Secure Our Border, Enforce the Rule of Law

October 17, 2023

“If Joe Biden and the Democrats won’t secure the border now, when are they ever going to do it?” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference implored the Biden administration to secure the southern border amid Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel last week.  To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. “Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen.  “Why did I just name off those countries? This is not an exhaustive list. I was at the southern border on Wednesday,

Daines Introduces Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Giving Palestinians American Visas or Gaining Entry Through Administration’s Parole Program

October 17, 2023

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the “Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission Act,” or the “GAZA Act,” which prevents the Biden administration from granting visas to holders of Palestinian Authority passports. Additionally, the bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from granting those individuals entry to the U.S. through the agency’s parole program. “During my recent trip to the southern border, I learned that since October 1, Border Patrol encountered people from Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, among others. They apprehended more than 151 people whose names appeared on the terror watch list in fiscal year 2023. Given the recent terror attacks

Daines Slams Biden for Funding World’s Leading Sponsor of Terror

October 17, 2023

“Biden’s ransom payment made to the Iranians shows you what his true colors are” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today slammed President Biden for paying Iran $6 billion and called on the administration to immediately freeze these funds amidst terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “Six weeks ago, I was in Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. I was probably the last Senator to have met with the Prime Minister prior to the attacks of October 7th from Hamas. “While I was on that visit, I went up to the border with Lebanon to see the Hezbollah terror