Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged Senate leadership to increase flexibility for restaurant owners and food supply chain workers under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “By matching PPP forgiveness to the needs of restaurants, Congress will ensure that these cornerstones of our communities are ready to welcome us back when we all can be together again,” Daines wrote. “Additionally, PPP forgiveness for material costs will support the people who work hard to grow and raise the food that we eat. We urge you to support our food supply chain workers and the restaurants that serve their products.” To
Daines Secures Nearly $6 Million for Public Transportation in Missoula
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will be directing $5,941,992 for public transportation in Missoula in response to the impacts of COVID-19. “This critical funding will support the transportation needs of Montanans in Missoula during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure we support public transportation routes for Montanans.” The funding will be for operations associated with providing fixed route and paratransit. Daines voted to secure funding for this grant in the CARES Act. Daines is committed to ensuring the infrastructure and transportation needs of Montanans are met during this crisis. Background: Daines has been leading the efforts in Congress
Senate Democrats Block Daines’ Bill to Protect Montana Veterans from Scam Artists
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to advance his bipartisan bill to protect Montana veterans and their families from scam artists known as pension poachers. Unfortunately, it was Senate Democrat opposition that blocked Daines’ bill from moving forward. To download Daines full remarks, click HERE. On the floor, Daines said: “…right now, we can take an important step to do everything in our power to ensure our veterans and their families keep their benefits… not lose them to scammers… I will always stand by Montana’s veterans, and I will continue fighting this fight until we get this done.” When blocking
Daines Secures Senate Passage of Critical Montana Priorities in Defense Bill
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for and secured Senate passage of critical Montana priorities in the Senate defense bill called the “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA). Daines secured a 3% pay raise for the military, relief for service members impacted by COVID-19 and support for the Montana Army and Air National Guard and Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls. To download full video, click HERE. “This bipartisan bill strengthens Montana’s defense priorities, supports Malmstrom Air Force Base and gives our brave men and women serving our nation a much deserved pay raise,” Daines said. “I will
Daines Pushes to Expand Benefits for Service Members Who Pass Away or Become Disabled Due to COVID-19
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sponsored a bipartisan bill that ensures military personnel and their families will be adequately compensated should they pass away or become disabled from COVID-19 during the pandemic. “Our men and women in uniform who are putting their lives on the lines to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic deserve to know their families will be taken care of if they pass away or are severely disabled as a result of contracting COVID-19,” Daines said. “I will always work to ensure our military members and their families get the care and support
Land and Water Conservation Fund measure headed to President Trump
Congress has finally approved a permanent source of money for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) after years of struggle. The US House gave approval on Wednesday to the Great American Outdoors Act, which provides a permanent allocation to cover a variety of recreation projects, from building fishing access sites to paying for trails and campground improvements. The vote comes a month after the US Senate gave it’s approval to the Act, which saw Montana Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester help to build bi-partisan support for the sweeping legislation. Both have called the Act a measure steps forward
Daines proposes $3.5B to fund post-pandemic workforce recovery, training
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) on Tuesday unveiled legislation to promote workforce recovery through the provision of additional training services and workforce investment activities via $3.5 billion in funding for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. “As our nation continues to respond to the impacts of COVID-19, we must ensure our workers have the support they need to get back to work,” Sen. Daines said. “My bill will boost our economic recovery by connecting unemployed Montanans with local career training programs that can help them find a new job.” Sen. Daines sponsored the Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act of 2020,
Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act, includes investments into Malmstrom AFB, Montana Air National Guard
HELENA- A bill that includes a number of important provisions that will strengthen military bases across the U.S. passed the Senate Thursday, July 23. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will expand services for servicemembers, veterans and military families and includes investments into Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Montana Air National Guard. The 2021 NDAA sets funding levels and policies for the Department of Defense, and in addition to providing a 3.1 present pay raise to service members, the bill will also provide hazard pay and 180 days of medical care for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers deployed to
Montana Hospital, Public Health Experts Raise Coronavirus Concerns To Daines, FDA
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines July 22 reiterated the federal government’s intention to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine within the calendar year during a roundtable with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration official and nearly a dozen hospital and public health experts across the Treasure State. Daines struck an urgent tone while discussing progress on domestic vaccine production. “Because as you know, every day matters. We’re seeing hospitalizations spike, COVID-19 positive tests. Time is of the essence,” he said. The roundtable followed Wednesday’s announcement that the Trump administration plans to buy 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by