Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Anne Stordahl of Pondera County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines last week recognized Anne Stordahl of Pondera County, a local business owner who brightened her community with the opening of a new business even during the pandemic. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, each week 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 Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is
Daines Introduces Resolution Condemning Court Packing
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a resolution to condemn a Democratic proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices on the bench from nine to thirteen. “The Left’s attempt to pack the Supreme Court is a blatant partisan power grab,” Daines said. “Our founding fathers created a judiciary insulated from political pressures, in part to prevent one group from having absolute power. Now, Democrats are jumping at the opportunity to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices that will fundamentally change our country for generations. We cannot let this happen.” To read the full text, click HERE. Daines’ resolution
Daines Announces Billings, Montana’s Emma Martinsen Offer of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Emma Martinsen of Billings, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. “Emma is a bright young Montanan that has dreamed of attending the Naval Academy and serving her nation since she was young,” Daines said. “Congratulations, Emma!” Emma graduated from Billings High School in 2020 and is a current student at Georgia Military College on a U.S. Naval Academy Scholarship. In high school, she was an active member of the speech and debate team, track and cross-country team and the orchestra.
Daines Announces Kalispell, Montana’s Tanner Russell Offer of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Tanner Russell of Kalispell, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. “Tanner hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve our country in the United States Marine Corps,” Daines said. “He will be a great addition to the Naval Academy and I’m glad to see such a promising young Montanan represent our state!” Tanner graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and was Flathead High School’s Class of 2020 Salutatorian. He excelled in the football, rugby, wrestling and track teams while frequently volunteering in his community.
Daines, Tester Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Montana WWII Cadet Nurses
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today reintroduced the bipartisan “U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act” to honor women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII with honorary veteran status. “The women of the United States Cadet Corps left a legacy of service that makes all Montanans and Americans proud,” Daines said. “It’s time to rightfully honor them, recognize their hard work, and give them the veteran status they earned.” “We owe a debt of gratitude to the members of the Cadet Nurse Corps who provided critical health care during World War II,” said Chairman Tester. “These women stepped
Sen. Daines calls for public vote to ban ‘swampy’ earmark provisions
The debate over earmarks has caused a divide among GOP senators as they prepare to vote on restoring the controversial tactic next week, but Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines has suggestions that could affect how Republicans vote – a public record. “Nothing screams D.C. swamp more than a secret vote to overturn a ban on earmarks that would unleash wasteful spending and make lobbyists rich on the taxpayers’ dime,” Daines said Friday. “If we’re voting on this pay-for-play tactic, it should be public.” Nearly a month after House Republicans voted to reinstate earmarks — a practice that allocates funds for
Daines’ Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize National Park Week Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ resolution marking April 17, 2021 through April 25, 2021 as National Parks Week passed the U.S. Senate today. Daines is the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. “Our national parks set America apart from the rest of the world. In Montana, our parks are part of our way of life,” Daines said. “I hope that folks take this week to find their park and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer.” This resolution encourages people around the country and world to spend time in America’s
Daines Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Help Connect Montana Veterans with Service Dogs
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines cosponsored a bipartisan bill today, the “Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members,” or “PAWS Act,” to help Montana veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by providing access to service dogs. “Montana veterans gave so much on behalf of our country in order to protect our freedoms,” Daines said. “Helping connect Montana veterans struggling with PTSD with a loving pup is a small way we can show our gratitude for their service.” Hear from a local Montana veteran thanking Senator Daines for his work on the bipartisan legislation and more about the benefits of having
Daines Slams Biden’s Move to Direct Taxpayer Dollars to Abortion Industry
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement in response to the Biden Administration’s efforts to direct taxpayer dollars to the abortion industry. “Abortion is not family planning, it is family destruction. President Biden’s actions today are an attempt to provide a taxpayer funded giveaway to Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry. This defies the law and tramples over the consciences of health care providers and the American taxpayers,” Daines said. The Biden Administration’s proposed rule would: Allow taxpayer-funded Title X programs to support and promote abortion Provide tens of millions of dollars in funding to Planned Parenthood and the abortion