Reilly Lowery, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Introduces Bill to Prevent Biden Admin from Stifling Montana Energy Production, Increasing Gas Prices

April 1, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill that would prevent the Biden administration from continuing to stifle Montana energy production and increase gas prices on hardworking Montanans. “Since Day One of taking office, President Biden has launched attack after attack on Made in Montana and Made in America energy, and Montana families are paying the price at the pump. We need to stop putting up roadblocks and unleash American energy,” Daines said. The prohibition on new regulations impeding energy development would remain in effect until either January 1, 2023 or until the national average consumer gas price is $2.60 or less. The current

Daines Honors March Montanan of the Month: Gabryelle Perkins of Sweet Grass County

April 1, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Gabryelle Perkins of Sweet Grass County for her devotion to the Big Timber community and her passion for educating and supporting young Montanans both in and out of the classroom. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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 for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’

Daines Slams Biden Admin for Putting Woke Agenda Over National Security

March 31, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today called out the Biden administration for allowing the TSA to no longer consider gender when checking the identity of travelers. Daines is demanding answers as to why Biden’s choosing to put wokeness over national security. “Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the federal government has made significant progress in securing domestic air travel. Whether through the creation of TSA or improved screening practices, the federal government has taken significant steps in regard to securing air travel and protecting American citizens. Now, it appears that the current administration has shifted its focus to advancing “wokeness” at the expense of

Daines Urges Billings School District 2 to Allow Emily Pennington to Graduate

March 31, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter urging Billings School District 2 to allow Emily Pennington to finish her education and graduate from Billings West High School. Throughout her time in school, Emily’s academic progress had been delayed on medical grounds. Earlier today, Daines spoke with Emily’s mom to show his support. “I am writing to request you promptly amend District Policy 2050 for Billings West High School Junior, Ms. Emily Pennington. Parents and trustees alike understand the importance of a high school diploma for the prospects and success of Montana students. I am a steadfast supporter of

Daines: Biden, Woke Green Groups Killing American Mining Production Needed for Renewable Energy

March 31, 2022

U.S. SENATE – At a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke about the importance of increasing American energy and mineral security. Daines opened his remarks sharing the story of Montana’s Rock Creek Mine’s never-ending cycle of permitting and litigation that has left the mine nonoperational for over 35 years. Daines stressed that the impact of the permitting and litigation nightmare is killing jobs, tax revenue and economic activity in Montana. Click HERE to watch and download “In 1987 when this process started, Ronald Reagan was President. In fact, that was the year he stood before the

Daines: Biden Tapping into Oil Reserves Without Increasing American Energy Production is a Band-Aid on Bullet Wound

March 31, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today blasted President Biden for tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fund without first taking steps to increase American energy production. This follows the introduction of Daines’ bill earlier this year that would prohibit the Biden administration from tapping the SPR until oil and gas production on federal lands and waters is increased. “President Biden has once again resorted to tapping into the nation’s oil reserve to try and cover up the ramifications of his disastrous anti-American energy policies. These desperate moves are not the solution—investing in American energy production is, and that includes oil and gas,” Daines said. “Biden needs to stop appeasing the woke green activists

White House Cancels Daines’ Meeting with Biden’s SCOTUS Nominee Judge Jackson

March 30, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Daines issued the following statement after the White House cancelled his scheduled meeting with President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. “It’s very disappointing that Biden’s White House cancelled the meeting between myself and Judge Jackson this week, taking away the opportunity to ask the Supreme Court nominee important questions about her record ahead of the first votes on her nomination. I planned to meet with Judge Jackson to give her a chance to address my concerns on behalf of Montanans, like her views on the limited role of the judiciary and separation of powers, her willingness

Daines, Tester Bipartisan National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution Passes Senate

March 30, 2022

U.S. SENATE – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester’s National Asbestos Awareness Week resolution as a part of their continued effort to shine light on the dangers of asbestos exposure. “We must continue to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and help promote the health and well-being of Montanans across our great state,” Daines said. “Asbestos has a long, troubling history in Montana, and too many families continue to suffer from exposure to this toxic substance,” Tester said. “It’s past time we outlaw the use of asbestos, but as we continue cleanup efforts in places like Lincoln

Daines: Biden’s Budget Will Add Trillions to the National Debt, Worsen Inflation Crisis

March 28, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement upon President Biden submitting his FY23 budget request to Congress. “As Montana families are struggling with skyrocketing prices on everything from groceries to gas to rent, President Biden wants to pour fuel on his inflation dumpster fire with more big government, wasteful spending. His budget adds trillions to our national debt and recklessly spends Montanans’ taxpayer dollars on the far-Left’s liberal wish list,” Daines said. “At a time when Montanans are feeling the sting of the Democrats’ wasteful tax and spend agenda, we should be reining in government spending, not spending more.” Some

Daines Proposes Effort to Help Tell the Stories of Montana’s Fallen Heroes

March 25, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter proposing the addition of QR codes to veterans’ grave markers to provide further information about their stories of service, sacrifice and patriotism. “Each year hundreds of thousands of people travel across the nation to visit grave sites of our fallen heroes. These visits consist of families visiting their loved ones, students on field trips eager to learn about our military, and military members visiting their comrades. Many of the grave sites provide very little information about the fallen heroes outside of general background information like name, rank and military service. QR

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