Daines Urges President Trump To Expedite Coronavirus Resources for Tribal Communities
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to President Trump yesterday urging that he expedite federal resources for tribal communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. “Implementation of the CARES Act will require many federal agencies within DOI, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Treasury, the Small Business Administration and other to work directly with Indian Country on implementation of complicated new authorities and deployment of critical funding,” Daines wrote. “This can only be accomplished by engaging in meaningful robust, and given the nature of this pandemic crisis—rapid government-to government consultation.” To read the full
Daines Secures Over $7.9 Million for Montana Housing Assistance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $7,976,265 will be made available for critical housing assistance for Montana during the Coronavirus pandemic. “This critical funding helps Montana’s low income families and our most vulnerable citizens during this pandemic,” Daines said. “This is about getting struggling families and folks who have nowhere to go the security of a roof over their heads during this Coronavirus outbreak.” Daines fought to secure this funding in the Coronavirus Economic Recovery Package that was signed into law last week. The funding will be provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Daines Urges President Trump to Expand Healthcare Coverage for National Guard Members Serving During the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter yesterday to President Trump urging him to permit National Guard members responding to the Coronavirus pandemic in our communities to be eligible for TRICARE coverage. “Day by day, increasing numbers of our National Guard are asked to support the national effort to address this crisis. Many of our guardsmen and women have lost their jobs during this unprecedented situation,” Daines wrote. “During this time, we should do all we can to support the men and women being asked to assist our nation’s response to this pandemic and ensure that they
Daines talks COVID-19 in telephone town hall
Montana has received thousands of masks, gloves and other protective equipment from the National Strategic Stockpile, U.S. Senator Steve Daines said Wednesday during a telephone town hall meeting. At the meeting, Daines also discussed the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill and effect on the national debt and economy, social distancing, and frontline workers. Referring to a report from the stockpile, the Republican said that over the past few weeks, Montana has received approximately: 79,000 N95 masks 188,000 surgical masks 39,000 face shields 32,000 surgical gowns 1,900 coveralls 209,000 gloves Nationwide, the New York Times reported, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has
Tester and Daines urge feds for more medical supplies, funding
Montana U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines signed off on a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human services Monday requesting they provide promised medical safety supplies and funding. They were joined by Representative Greg Gianforte and Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barasso also signed the letter. Supplies in rural Montana hospitals have dwindled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. These hospitals are mainly in need of the supplies that are used to keep their health care workers safe from the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. As of Monday afternoon, Montana had 177
Daines Ensures Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Direct Checks
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. This news follows Daines’ request to the Department of the Treasury to ensure Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive direct checks. “Montana seniors, those with disabilities and low income Montanans don’t need any more hurdles to overcome during this Coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “This is about getting Montana Social Security recipients the relief they need quickly. I’m glad the Treasury Department acted quickly on
Daines Urges Treasury, DOI to Provide Tribal Communities Flexibility with Coronavirus Funding
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to provide tribal communities with flexible funding, that Daines secured in the Coronavirus Economic Recovery Package signed into law last week, to protect tribal economies. “Indian country faces among the nation’s most dire of circumstances,” Daines wrote. “As the Administration works to implement the CARES Act, we request that the tribal relief fund be administered in a manner flexible enough to provide tribes with the resources they need to cover the unexpected expenses resulting from dramatic reductions
Daines Secures Over $4 Million for Montana Law Enforcement During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,759,829 will be made available to Montana law enforcement for grants to assist in responding to Coronavirus. “We need to ensure that Montana law enforcement have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe during the Coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “This critical funding will ensure our officers have access to protective equipment while they are serving our communities and helping Montana families during this crisis.” Daines voted to secure this critical funding in the Coronavirus Economic Recovery Package signed into law last week. The funds will be
Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that preliminary estimates of $10,039,330 will be made available for child care and development for Montana families during the Coronavirus pandemic. “This critical funding ensures we provide immediate assistance to child care providers to prevent them from going out of business and support child care for Montana families during the Coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “Protecting care for our children is one of my highest priorities as we work to overcome this crisis. I will continue to fight to get Montana families the relief they need.” Daines voted to secure this critical