U.S. Senate unanimously approves bill to place more protections on Native American women
BILLINGS – A congressional measure that has interest in Montana as well as many other western states has cleared a hurdle in the process of becoming a bill, Thursday in the U.S Senate. Savanna’s Act secured all unanimous votes, keeping the bill alive and headed for approval in the U.S House of Representatives before heading to the president’s desk. Introduced by Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, the measure has secured bipartisan support from Montana’s delegation. The bill is named for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, who was abducted and killed in Fargo, North Dakota. Savanna’s Act requires the Department of Justice to
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her years of service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana’s education system. Yesterday, Daines spoke about Nieskens on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Watch HERE Download HERE Daines’ speech in the Congressional Record is available here. Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her tremendous service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana’s education system. Hannah grew up spending time in Montana with her family, and then was
Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Reversing Job-Killing Regulation on Coal
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed revisions to the Obama era’s job-killing Clean Power Plan (CPP). “The EPA Power Plan was another example of President Obama and Gina McCarthy regulating by having the tail wagging the dog. Their standards were unattainable and did nothing to clean up the environment and instead killed high paying jobs,” Daines said. “Today’s action by the Trump administration will help save Montana jobs and help create affordable and reliable energy across the country. I’m thankful for EPA Administrator Wheeler and President Trump for stepping up to the plate.” As part of
Daines Helps to Secure $22.7 Million in Grants for Kalispell Highway, Missouri River Crossing Project
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $22 million in grant funding for US Highway 93 in Kalispell, and the Missouri River Crossing Project. As a member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Daines secured the funding through the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant programs. “From driving to work every day to welcoming visitors at Glacier National Park, this infrastructure is critical to Montana’s economy and jobs,” Daines said.“I’m thrilled to have secured these funds for Kalispell and Toston and I look forward to seeing these projects get started!” The funding
Daines Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for Montana Students
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 14 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. service academies. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of four of the nation’s service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. “As a United States Senator, it is one of my greatest honors to nominate young men and women from Montana to attend one of
Daines discusses visit to Montana troops in Afghanistan
Sen. Steve Daines said Tuesday that his recent trip to Turkey and Afghanistan reminded him that the “end game” is a political settlement with the Taliban and an Afghan government that can function on its own. However, the situation in the war which is now in it 17th year is complex, Daines said, adding a U.S. withdrawal now would have devastating consequences and put Americans at risk. In a telephone call with reporters, the Montana Republican said he visited troops with the Kalispell-based 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion now serving in Afghanistan on an air base north of Kabul. They are
Senator visits Kalispell-based troops in Afghanistan
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., visited Kalispell-based National Guard troops in Afghanistan during a whirlwind weekend trip. During a Tuesday conference call with reporters, Daines described the soldiers he met with the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion as “some great Montanans, some great Americans.” He said he met most of the troops from the 495th at Bagram Airfield, north of Kabul. But he said he also connected via teleconference with others in the battalion who were spread across Afghanistan. Daines said he was impressed by the soldiers’ focus on their mission. He said he fielded no complaints and witnessed many smiles
Daines, Gianforte Applaud Forest Service Solicitation for Next Generation Airtankers
U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for “Next Generation 3.0” contracts for large airtankers for fire support. These airtankers will be responsible for delivering retardant in fire suppression efforts nationwide. “Large airtankers are a critical tool in the fight to contain wildland fires,” Daines said. “I am thankful the Forest Service has responded to our request to issue the solicitation so our brave firefighters will have the fastest, most cost-effective airtankers into the future.” “I appreciate the Forest Service responding to our request to issue the solicitation
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Silver Bow County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today honored dr. George Mulcaire-Jones for his dedication and commitment to serving folks in Butte and surrounding areas. 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 the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE