Senate Western Caucus Pushes for Robust Forest Management Reforms
U.S. SENATE — Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (Mont.), and Caucus Members Cory Gardner (Colo.), Lisa Murkowski (Ala.), John Barrasso (Wyo.), Mike Lee (Utah), Mike Enzi (Wyo.), Mike Crapo (Ind.), Jim Risch (Idaho), Mike Rounds (S.D.), Orrin Hatch (Utah), John Thune (S.D.), Dan Sullivan (Ala.), and Dean Heller (Nev.) today sent a letter to urge Farm Bill conferees to include robust forest management reforms in the final Farm Bill. These provisions will reduce the risk and severity of catastrophic wildfires. Daines is the lone voice for Montana on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler to visit Butte, Anaconda this week
Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler will visit Butte and Anaconda this week, Sen. Steve Daines’s office announced Monday. Wheeler, named to the post after the resignation of Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned in July, will be the first head of the agency to visit the Butte-Anaconda Superfund complex since Administrator William Reilly came at the behest of Sen. Max Baucus in 1990. Katie Schoettler, Daines’s press secretary, said the senator and Wheeler will visit both cities Friday. They will be joined by EPA Region 8 Administrator Doug Benevento; Dave Palmer and Bill Everett, chief executives of Butte-Silver Bow and Anaconda-Deer Lodge
Daines: Kavanaugh is Well Qualified
This week, one of the most qualified Supreme Court nominees ever nominated to the bench, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Other than sending our sons and daughters to war, confirming a Supreme Court Justice is the most consequential vote I will take as a United States Senator. For Montana, and the rest of the nation, the impacts of this decision will last forever — because while laws come and go, judges serve for a lifetime. That’s why it’s critical we confirm the right person to serve on our nation’s highest court. Montanans overwhelmingly want
Daines: Kavanaugh is Well Qualified
This week, one of the most qualified Supreme Court nominees ever nominated to the bench, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, will testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Other than sending our sons and daughters to war, confirming a Supreme Court Justice is the most consequential vote I will take as a United States Senator. For Montana, and the rest of the nation, the impacts of this decision will last forever — because while laws come and go, judges serve for a lifetime. That’s why it’s critical we confirm the right person to serve on our nation’s highest court. Montanans overwhelmingly want
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Chuck Nerud of McCone County
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Chuck Nerud of McCone County for his contributions to his community. Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. 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:
Daines, Gianforte Secure Funding for Montana Communities
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of Montana’s major disaster declaration request following this year’s severe flooding. The announcement comes after Daines and Gianforte sent a letter to the Administration in support of the declaration request. “This is great news. I’m pleased the Administration respond to our request,” Daines said. “This year’s flooding devastated communities and infrastructure across our state. This funding will help expedite cleanup and recovery efforts and will help restore the way of life for some of Montana’s most impacted communities.” “The Trump
Daines to Welcome NAM President to 2018 Montana Manufacturing Summit
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufactures (NAM), will speak at the 2018 Montana Manufacturing Jobs Summit in Kalispell. “Montana’s manufacturing industry is one of the state’s fastest growing economic sectors, and supports thousands of good-paying jobs for Montanans,” Daines said. “I am excited to welcome Jay to Big Sky Country for the upcoming Summit. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in manufacturing, and will be a great asset as we discuss innovative ways to grow this important industry in Montana.” “This is a transformative time for manufacturing in Montana and across the
Daines Helps Secure Funding to Prevent Meth, Opioid Use in Montana
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $375,000 in grant funding to help prevent youth substance abuse in Montana. The grants, awarded by the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program under the Office of National Drug Control, will be given to three community coalitions including the Lincoln County Unite for Youth Coalition, Be the Change 406 Coalition, and Anaconda Community Intervention, Inc. “Supporting our community leaders and coalitions is a key component to helping combat the drug epidemic in Montana,” Daines said. “This funding is critical to protecting our youth from getting involved in drug use and keeping our
Senate Western Caucus Leads Successful Confirmation of USDA Under Secretary James Hubbard
U.S. SENATE — Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (Mont.), and Caucus Members Cory Gardner (Colo.) and John Hoeven (N.D.), issued the following statements on the confirmation of James Hubbard to serve as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. “As chair of the Senate Western Caucus, I led my colleagues in urging swift consideration of this nomination, and it’s great to see it happen,” Daines said. “Hubbard will play a critical role in advancing forest management reform and promoting better stewardship of our forest lands. I look forward to working together and bringing