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U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement ahead of today’s public comment period for the proposed maps for Montana’s new U.S. House of Representatives seats.    “As Montana’s Districting and Apportionment Commission prepares to draw the final map of Montana’s new Congressional districts, I strongly urge them to look at historical precedent and draw a map that makes sense for all Montanans. It would be ludicrous to have a western district that excludes Montana’s four westernmost counties. It’s important that any map is not only free of political gerrymandering, but also follows Montana’s constitution,” Daines said.   Background: Daines issued a statement slamming Democratic Commissioners

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill, the “American Innovation and Choice Online Act,” to help increase competition online and bolster small businesses. Daines’ bipartisan legislation would restore competition to the digital marketplace and level the playing field between Big Tech giants and Montana small businesses that sell their goods and services online. “Time and again we have seen Big Tech use its power to stifle online competition and manipulate the marketplace,” Daines said. “This bipartisan bill will help level the playing field and ensure Montana business owners are able to have full access to the online marketplace to grow

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines made the following statement on the passing of Colin Powell: “Colin Powell will forever be remembered for his leadership and service to our country both as a soldier fighting on the front lines and as an advisor to four presidents. I am thankful for his service to our great nation, and my prayers are with his family and friends during this time,” Daines said.   ### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler

U.S. SENATE — Following an aggressive push by U.S. Senator Steve Daines, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the reopening of new student enrollment for in-person learning and training at Montana Job Corps centers. The announcement follows Daines’ successful push last fall to have existing students return to in-person learning.  “Montana’s Job Corps centers provide valuable hands-on training and educational opportunities that are best experienced in-person. I’m glad to see the Department of Labor finally listen to my request and allow new students to join their peers in the classroom which will help prepare them to fill good-paying jobs that boost Montana’s economy,” Daines said. In May, Daines urged the

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $7,758,000 will be granted to support Montana’s rural water infrastructure from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “I’m glad to see Montana communities receive these resources to support water infrastructure and delivery across the state, which is especially important for our rural communities. This funding will help ensure Montanans have reliable access to clean and safe water,” Daines said.  The $7,758,000 will be distributed to the following programs: $7,360,000 to the Central Montana Regional Water Authority to support the infrastructure needed to deliver potable water to the City of Harlowton.  $398,000 to the City

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the discussion materials released by President Biden’s court-packing commission:  “Biden’s court packing commission was created with the sole purpose of creating a false justification and narrative for the Democrats to reshape the Supreme Court in a far-Left power grab. Democrats are on a mission to change the rules and stack the Court in their favor to impose their radical agenda on the American people. This is a partisan attack on the Court and the Constitution our nation was founded upon—even the late Justice Ginsburg agreed we should not pack the Court,” Daines

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines made the following statement in honor of the life of Chief Earl Old Person: “I was saddened to hear the news of Chief Earl Old Person passing away. He was a great Montanan and a great American. My prayers are with his family, friends and the entire Blackfeet Nation. It was an honor to know him,” Daines said. #### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler