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U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines reintroduced legislation to put an end to government shutdowns. The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021,” would automatically fund the government for 14 days if funding has not been enacted on time, and it would require Congress to stay in town until it does its job. “It’s not rocket science–Congress needs to do its job and fund the government,” Daines said. “Shutdowns don’t work. They waste taxpayer dollars, place undue burdens on federal employees and leave the U.S. more vulnerable to adversaries. Hardworking Montanans shouldn’t pay the price of Washington D.C.’s failures. We must put an end to reckless government shutdowns for good.” Background: Daines introduced a previous version of the “End

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after the Biden administration announced it will begin a status review of the health of the gray wolf population to determine if it should be listed as an endangered species. This comes amid pressure from environmental activists. “Gray wolf populations are thriving thanks to the strong state-led management of the species, and Montana has safeguards in place to ensure that continues to be the case. Activist environmental groups are diverting limited resources from protecting species that are actually endangered in an exercise that we know will be futile. If the Biden administration follows the science and data, I

U.S. SENATE — Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that Operable Unit 8, a portion of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site, will be removed from the EPA’s National Priorities List (NPL), U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement. “It’s great to see continued positive progress in the cleanup process at the Libby Asbestos Superfund site,” Daines said. “I’m grateful for the work that the EPA and local partners have done over the years to create a safer, healthier community for the residents of Libby and Troy.” Operable Unit 8, which is the US Hwy 2 and MT Hwy 37 corridors, is the third operable unit of the Libby

U.S. SENATE — Following the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan that left Americans and allies behind enemy lines, U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling on President Joe Biden to project strength abroad, reassure our allies of U.S. resolve and counter our adversaries like China who in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal are moving to diminish U.S. influence around the world. “Our closest allies feel vulnerable, and some are re-evaluating their ties with the U.S. The strongest world power for nearly a century is seen as weak and reluctant, embattled with internal strife. As we pivot from Afghanistan, the U.S. must not validate those perceptions with partisan infighting,

Daines Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks U.S. SENATE —  U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement recognizing the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks which killed 2,977 Americans.    Download a video statement HERE. “Today we honor and recognize the 2,977 innocent Americans who lost their lives at the hands of evil in the horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11. We remember the survivors, the first responders, and the families and communities that were broken. We remember the heroes who answered the call to serve their fellow Americans, and we remember those who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms ever since. “Despite the tragedy that occurred, Americans

U.S. SENATE —  U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent letters to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee demanding full and open committee hearings to thoroughly and rigorously examine and debate the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend proposals. Daines believes Montanans deserve a transparent and thorough process to fully vet these massive tax and spending initiatives, which could impact all Montanans from farmers and ranchers to small business owners. “The Senate Finance Committee’s jurisdiction comprises a broad set of federal programs and policies with significant everyday impacts on all Americans. Legislation as unprecedented as the Democrats’ rumored proposal should be fully vetted and