Daines Named a Leading Bipartisan Senator
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines has been recognized by a leading research institute as having one of the top records of bipartisanship in the U.S. Senate. The Lugar Center and the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy recognized Daines this week in its Bipartisan Index as having one of the strongest record of working across the aisle in the U.S. Senate. Daines ranked 13th for bipartisanship among his Senate colleagues. “Montanans expect their representatives to work across the aisle to do what’s right for our state and our country,” Daines said. “Some folks in Washington are only concerned about toeing the
Daines Urges Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State
U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke on the Senate floor to urge the swift confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. Watch video HERE. Download the video HERE. Excerpt from prepared remarks: Mike’s resume would put him at the top of any pile, but let’s talk about his record of results. I just returned from a trip to China, South Korea and the DMZ, where I met with the Chinese premier and the prime minister of South Korea, among many other leaders. Their feedback was clear: the Administration’s diplomacy is what brought Kim Jong Un to
Daines Builds Momentum for TPP, Secretary Perdue Welcomes Reengagement
U.S. SENATE — Today in a Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing, Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told U.S. Senator Steve Daines that reconsidering the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement would benefit America’s agriculture community and that he welcomes reengagement with the trade deal. “Montana’s farmers and ranchers need fair access to markets so they can put food on our plates, compete and grow jobs,” said Daines. “I am glad Secretary Perdue understands this and is ready to continue to work on behalf of farmers and ranchers in Montana and across the country.” During the hearing, Daines asked
Secretary Perdue, Forest Service Endorse Daines’ Efforts to End Frivolous Litigation, Move Forest Management Forward
Both endorse creating arbitration program for Montana to ensure faster implementation of forest management projects, reduce wildfire risk U.S. SENATE — Today during hearings in the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and the interim chief of the U.S. Forest Service agreed to work with U.S. Senator Steve Daines to end frivolous litigation that hinders critical forest management projects in Montana. They both voiced support for his effort to establish an arbitration program in Montana that would be an alternative to litigation. “Environmental extremists have used fringe
MTPR: Daines ‘Building Momentum’ For U.S. To Rejoin TPP Trade Talks
Senator Steve Daines put out a press release Tuesday saying he’s “building momentum” for the U.S. to re-join negotiations for the trade agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. In a White House meeting with Daines and other farm state lawmakers on April 13th President Trump made remarks that some interpreted as a potential policy change towards re-joining TPP talks. Pulling out of the trade agreement was one of Trump’s first actions after being elected, and he spoke strongly against it during his campaign. Shortly after the April 13th meeting though, Trump tweeted that he would only join TPP if the deal were
Washington Post: Agriculture secretary says he’s telling Trump to consider rejoining TPP
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told senators Tuesday that he’s encouraging President Trump to consider rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the 11-nation trade deal the president pulled out of days after taking office. Perdue’s comment is the latest mixed signal from the Trump administration over the TPP, which Trump recently told senators he’s open to rejoining, only to subsequently suggest over Twitter that he’s not. The agriculture secretary’s statement came at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing in response to a question from Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.). “When we pull out of the TPP, China increases influence in the region,” Daines said. “Secretary
Daines: Our National Parks are what make us Distinctly American
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in celebration of National Park Week. This follows the recent passage of Daines’ bipartisan resolution which designates April 21 through April 29 as National Park Week. This resolution encourages people around the country and world to spend time in America’s treasured national parks. “As a fifth-generation Montanan and as someone who grew up just a short drive from America’s first national park, Yellowstone, I am excited to take this opportunity to celebrate the parks that are so special to us all,” said Daines. Watch video
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Penny Redli of Stillwater County
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Penny Redli for receiving the Museums Association of Montana President’s Award and for her contributions to the greater Stillwater 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
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Announce Ennis’s William Gilmore’s Offer of Appointment from West Point
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced academy nominee William Gilmore’s offer of appointment from the United States Military Academy. Will lives in Ennis, Montanan and attends Ennis High School. “With an exceptional academic, athletic and leadership record, William is one of Montana’s finest students,” said Daines. “West Point would be lucky to have him. I know he will go on to make Montana and America proud.” “William is an ambitious young man, and it’s one of my greatest honors as a Senator to nominate Montanans like him to our nation’s service academies,”