Reilly Lowery, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines: Democrats’ Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act is Holy Grail of the Left’s Radical Pro-Abortion Agenda

February 28, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today gave remarks on the floor of the United States Senate slamming the Democrats’ radical “Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act,” which goes further than any pro-abortion law in the history of Congress. Daines also hosted a press conference with his Senate Republican colleagues to denounce the Democrats’ radical bill. Senate Republicans defeated the bill by a vote of 46-48. To watch the full speech, click HERE. Excerpts from Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “This legislation goes beyond “codifying” the wrongly decided Roe v. Wade case, and would

Opinion: Ranchers need support

February 27, 2022

In Montana, cattle outnumber people by nearly three to one, so it’s no wonder that Montana beef plays such a large role in our rich legacy of agriculture and our economy. Montana ranchers take pride in producing the best cattle and highest-quality beef in the world. The last thing they should have to worry about is getting a fair price for their product. I’m hearing concerns from hardworking Montana cattle producers who are struggling to compete with the four biggest packers who currently dominate the market. These large packers face serious allegations of creating a fiercely anti-competitive environment through unfair

Daines Statement on President Biden’s Supreme Court Nomination

February 25, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court: “I’ll be closely examining Judge Jackson’s record and interpretation of the Constitution,” Daines said. “Any Supreme Court Justice must understand the importance of not legislating from the bench and upholding the Constitution. With that said, I’m disappointed that President Biden chose to appeal to his far-Left base with this nomination, rather than listen to voices on both sides of the aisle calling for a Supreme Court nominee who would enjoy strong bipartisan support and consensus.” ###

Daines to Biden: Restart the Keystone XL Pipeline Immediately

February 25, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today is calling on the Biden administration to immediately reauthorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. “President Biden set us on a dangerous path when he decided to kill the Keystone XL pipeline on Day One in office,” Daines said. “What’s happening in Russia and Europe is a stark reminder of the need to support American energy development, not hinder it. Energy security is national security, and a global energy dominant America is a safer world. Biden must restart the Keystone XL pipeline now.” Background: Daines has been leading the fight in the U.S. Senate to support made

Daines Introduces Bill to Support Montana Truckers, Ban Vaccine Mandates for Essential Cross-Border Travel

February 24, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced legislation to ban vaccine mandates for essential workers crossing the border. “Biden’s overreaching vaccine mandates are wreaking havoc on our entire country. They’re hurting small businesses, burdening the labor force and worsening the supply chain crisis,” Daines said. “It’s time we put an end to Biden’s big government mandates that are unnecessarily straining our truck drivers, jobs and the economy.” The supply chain has suffered major disruptions because of the coronavirus pandemic. Overwhelmed ports and rail stations have suffered from significant labor shortages, slowing the ability to transport goods and resulting in higher prices for consumers. The

Daines Statement on Russia Invading Ukraine

February 24, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I’m praying for the people of Ukraine and condemn Putin’s outrageous attack on their sovereignty and independence. Putin is a thug, and he has been empowered and emboldened by Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and his approval of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline while killing America’s Keystone XL pipeline,” Daines said. “The skyrocketing price of oil and resulting inflation are stark reminders of the importance of increasing, not decreasing, made in America energy. I do not support sending American troops to Ukraine.” ### Contact: Rachel Dumke, Katie

Daines Announces Funding for Community Health Partners to Support Montanans in Rural Communities

February 18, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced funding for Community Health Partners to support their efforts in providing affordable healthcare services to medically underserved communities in rural Montana. “I’m glad to see Community Health Partners receive these resources to support Montanans in need of affordable health care. This funding will allow patients in Park County and Gallatin County to continue receiving important medical and dental services,” Daines said. In October 2021, Daines wrote a letter of support for this program funding. Click HERE to read it. Daines voted for this funding in December 2020. Background: Community Health Partners (CHP) is a federally

Daines, Tester Introduce Senate Resolution to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Yellowstone National Park

February 15, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. Daines serves as the top Republican on the Senate’s National Parks Subcommittee. “150 years ago, Yellowstone became our very first national park, and ever since, it has been inspiring folks from across the world to come see the great outdoors and what Montana and the West have to offer,” Daines said. “Our parks set us apart from the rest of the world, and they are an essential part of our Montana way of life. I’m glad to join

Daines Demands Answers after Biden Fails to Provide Required Report of Jobs Lost from Killing the Keystone XL Pipeline

February 15, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to the Biden administration demanding answers about the now outstanding Keystone XL Pipeline jobs loss report, which was due to Congress on Sunday, February 13th, 2022. “At the time of its closure, the Keystone XL Pipeline project was already under construction and employed more than 1,500 workers. By the end of 2021, the Keystone XL pipeline was projected to provide approximately 11,000 jobs. The closure erased thousands of real, high-paying jobs and approximately $800 million in wages,” Daines wrote. “Significant prospective spending for rural communities, small businesses and tax revenue for local

Daines Honors February Montanan of the Month: Jane Lee Hamman of Jefferson County

February 15, 2022

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jane Lee Hamman of Jefferson County for her devotion to the Big Timber community and her passion for her patriotism and dedication to serving her community, state and nation. 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’ website: HERE.

Author: Reilly Lowery