Senate Approves Federal Recognition of Little Shell Tribe After Years-Long Push by Daines & Tester
(U.S. Senate) – The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians is one step closer to achieving federal recognition today, thanks to a legislative push by U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester. The Senators’ legislation passed today as a Daines amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act—the Senate’s must-pass annual defense bill. “Today is a historic day for Montana’s Little Shell Tribe,” Daines said. “For the first time in history, our bill to federally recognize the Tribe passed the Senate. This is a major milestone for the Little Shell Tribe, and I’ll continue pushing until we get this done once
Daines Advances Key Montana Priorities in Senate Defense Bill
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today advanced key Montana priorities with U.S. Senate passage of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed with a vote of 86-8. “The Senate defense bill protects and promotes Montana’s critical contributions to our national security,” Daines said. “I look forward to working with the House to ensure we keep critical Montana provisions that strengthens our nuclear deterrence, empowers our standing on the world stage and gets the men and women who serve in Montana the resources they need.” Key Highlights in the Senate passed NDAA: Prioritizes nuclear deterrence– $22 million increase for GBSD $8.9 million increase for Minuteman upgrades $29 million
Dedicated breastfeeding rooms hard to come by in Montana
BOZEMAN – It’s not uncommon for new moms to find themselves in a race to find a private place to breastfeed their child or pump. But a new bill aims to require lactation rooms in federal spaces. The Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act introduced by Sen. Steve Daines passed unanimously through the Senate on Wednesday. With bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump. The bill requires a dedicated lactation room in most federal buildings, and bathrooms don’t count. The bill requires that the room include a chair, working surface and electrical outlet. The room
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dylan Wichman of Yellowstone County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Dylan Wichman of Yellowstone county for his tremendous impact on the state of Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week 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 a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: Mr. DAINES, Mr. President
Daines Secures Over $8 Million in Funding for Montana Airports, Communities
U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $8,019,366 million will be directed towards strengthening Montana’s air travel infrastructure across the state. “Strengthening the infrastructure that supports air travel in Montana is vital to our local economy,” Daines said. “These grants will lead to greater access for Montana’s visitors and more good paying jobs for Montana’s thriving tourism industry.” The funding is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, Daines was instrumental in securing funding for the Airport Improvement Program. The $8,019,366 will be
Daines meets with Trapper Creek Job Corps employees
DARBY – Republican Sen. Steve Daines heard from Trapper Creek Job Corps employees about the president keeping the program open in Darby on Friday. “I was just a kid growing up in Montana like many of you have done and are doing,” Daines said at the event. “And it was an honor for me to take your message, your results, the work you do. I’m just a conduit to present that to the president and the secretary.” Earlier this week, it was reported that the Anaconda and Trapper Creek Job Corps Conservation Centers will remain open under the U.S. Department
Hope and opportunity’: Daines travels to Trapper Creek Job Corps to celebrate
After meeting with students and staff at Trapper Creek Job Corps on Friday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said that what he heard could be summed up in two words. Hope and opportunity. “These are students who are on a path now of becoming productive citizens and prepared for the 21st century workforce,” Daines said. “Some had literally spent time in prison and jail and are now getting a new lease on life. That is really a tremendous return on investment.” Daines was on the Darby-area campus to celebrate this week’s announcement that the Trump Administration would reverse course and neither
Daines Announces $34 Million in PILT Funding for Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $34 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to Montana’s rural counties. “This is good news for our rural communities in Montana,” Daines said. “These payments ensure critical services are delivered so all Montanans, including those in our rural communities, receive the quality of life they deserve.” Under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program, Montana rural communities will receive $34 million to support essential services such as firefighters, police, schools and road construction. Complete information on the U.S. Department of the Interior’s PILT payments by state and county
Daines Statement on Job Corps Announcement
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the news that all Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, including Montana’s Anaconda and Trapper Creek Centers, will remain open and operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This is a big win for Montana and our country. I’m glad that President Trump, Secretary Perdue, and Secretary Acosta listened, and are keeping these critical centers open and under the Department of Agriculture,” Daines said. “Our job corps centers are critical. They provide hundreds of jobs in Montana, and provide future generations of young Montanans the tools they need