Daines Condemns SCOTUS Decision on Internet Sales Tax
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today condemned the United States Supreme Court decision allowing states to implement an Internet sales tax on small businesses physically located outside of the state’s borders. The 5-4 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will increase tax burdens on small businesses and raise prices for consumers. This decision could lead to Internet retailers in all states being forced to become tax collectors for over 10,000 tax jurisdictions across the country. “Today’s Supreme Court decision means unnecessary and complex burdens on small businesses, as well as a tax increase on consumers across the country,” said Daines.
Missoula Current: Daines, Tester urge Congress to reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund
Montana Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines on Wednesday joined a group of lawmakers at the U.S Capitol to urge Congress to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The fund, established in 1964 to safeguard public lands, water resources and cultural heritage, is set to expire on Sept. 30 without congressional reauthorization. “Today marks 100 days until the LWCF expires,” Daines said. “It’s time we permanently reauthorize this critical conservation and recreation program for Montana. I support the full and permanent funding of LWCF.” Several conservation groups launched a $1 million digital ad campaign earlier this month to pressure lawmakers to reauthorize
MTPR: Montana Representatives Oppose Separating Families At Border
All three of Montana’s delegates in Washington, D.C. said they oppose the Trump Administration’s strategy of separating families at the border. But they disagree on how to move forward to change that practice. Democratic Senator Jon Tester maintains a specific bill isn’t even necessary to keep those families together. “The Secretary of Homeland Security could stop it, (U.S. Attorney General Jeff) Sessions could stop it, they could stop it, and it would be stopped within minutes. But, assuming they’re not going to do that let’s stay here Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday – however long it takes to get this stopped.
Daines Calls for Permanent Reauthorization and Full Funding of LWCF
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, sportsmen, and conservationists in calling for the permanent reauthorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The conservation program expires 100 days from today. Watch press conference HERE. “Since I first came to Congress, I have been committed to permanently reauthorizing the LWCF,” said Daines. “The LWCF does not cost taxpayers a penny and is critical to Montana jobs and protecting our outdoor way of life. Our children and grandchildren are counting on us to preserve America’s outdoor heritage – we
Daines Urges Colleagues to Increase Transparency in Senate Campaign Finance Filing System, Save Taxpayer Dollars
Moving Senate candidates to the ‘E-file’ system would save taxpayers nearly $900,000 a year U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the U.S. Senate floor to urge his colleagues to support moving Senate candidates to electronically file their campaign finance reports. U.S. Senate candidates are currently the only federal candidates that do not use an electronic filing system. Last week, Daines, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, secured a provision in the 2019 Fiscal Year Legislative Branch Appropriations Act to move Senate candidates to the ‘E-file’ system. The appropriations bill will now move to the Senate floor
Daines Secures Critical Support for Malmstrom AFB in National Defense Authorization Act
NDAA will modernize and secure nuclear mission at Montana’s Malmstrom Air Force Base U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that he helped secure critical support for Montana’s Malmstrom Air Force Base in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes vital support for modernizing Malmstrom’s ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) infrastructure and replacing UH-1N Huey military helicopters at the base. “This legislation is a win for Montana’s airmen and the Great Falls community,” said Daines. “Malmstrom Air Force Base plays a critical role in protecting our national security and maintaining our nation’s effective ‘peace through strength’
Great Falls Tribune: Malmstrom to get funds for ICBM, ‘copter projects
Malmstrom Air Force Base will receive federal funding to help modernize its ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) infrastructure and replace UH-1N Huey military helicopters at the base, Sen. Steve Daines said Monday. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 OKs a $69.4 million increase for the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, a Daines spokeswoman said Monday. The GBSD will replace the Missileman III missile at Malmstrom in the mid-2020s and the funds are for public and private research nationwide, Daines said. It also requires the Air Force to increase staffing to ensure the project stays on schedule and to
Daines Announces $100,000 in Grants for Montana Community Health Centers in Libby and Great Falls
U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced $100,000 in grants for Montana Community Health Centers in Libby and Great Falls. “These grants will help residents of Libby and Great Falls get access to critical care,” said Daines. “Community Health Centers provide important services and help contribute to the wellbeing of thousands of Montanans.” The following Community Health Centers received grants from the Department of Health and Human Services: County of Lincoln, Libby: $50,000.00 Alliance for Youth, Great Falls: $50,000.00 Background: On February 6, 2018, Daines joined a bipartisan press conference with House and Senate colleagues, patients, and health center advocates
Daines Secures $825 Million to Address National Park Maintenance Backlog
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured $825 million in the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to help address the National Park maintenance backlog. The National Park Service is currently suffering from an $11 billion maintenance backlog, impacting trail upkeep, cleanliness of facilities and the quality of campgrounds. “Montana’s National Parks are part of what makes America special,” said Daines. “These critical funds will help protect Montana’s national treasures and support our outdoor economy.” Daines also secured additional Montana wins in appropriations bills, including provisions to fight Montana’s meth epidemic, prevent school violence, protect