Daines Sponsors Bill to Increase Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sponsored the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act, bipartisan legislation to combat brand-name drug manufacturers’ attempts to delay competition from more affordable generic drugs. “Keeping the market competitive will increase Montanans’ access to safe, affordable drugs,” said Daines. Statements of Support: “I couldn’t be happier that Senator Daines is advocating for increased access to affordable prescriptions for everyday Montanans. Having worked in this arena at the State level, I know how important it is for rural Montana.” – Ron Ehli, Montana State Representative, Hamilton “I would encourage you to
Daines Tours 26 Montana Counties Talking Tax Cuts and Jobs
U.S. Senate – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released a video of his recent six-day, 26 county tour around Montana, where the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has increased wages, created jobs and helped small business owners expand and invest in new equipment. “The ink of the tax cuts bill is barely dry and already Montanans are seeing more money in their pockets,” said Daines. “More jobs and higher paychecks – that’s what real hope and change looks like.” Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. Background: On February 23, 2018, Daines finished a four-day tax tour through 17 counties in Montana to hear
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Bill Galt of Meagher County
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Montana rancher Bill Galt for his contributions to the community in Meagher County. 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: http://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/email-steve The following is the statement
NBC Montana: Daines announces bill aimed at school safety, mental health
MISSOULA,Mont. — U.S. Sen. Steve Daines announced a new proposal, the School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act, which could bring federal funding to more than 800 Montana schools. Daines says state and local governments provide 90 percent of the funding to over 100,000 public schools in the United States. His bill aims to allow the federal government to help schools become safer. “This bill improves school security by using federal funds for measures such as school counselors, alarm systems and training to respond to crisis. This allows our local schools to make decisions that best protect our children and
Daines: Free, Fair and Smart Trade is Critical to Montana Jobs
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced plans to combat unfair trade practices. “I support the President’s efforts to make better trade deals for the American worker,” said Daines. “I am relieved he has more narrowly tailored our trade sanctions, than originally proposed, however, I remain concerned that tariffs will increase costs on Montana working families, farmers and ranchers. Free, fair and smart trade is vital to protecting millions of good-paying jobs across our country.” Daines also released the following statement after 11 Trans-Pacific countries signed a revised version of the
Daines and Colleagues Announce Plan to Secure Schools, Help Children in Need
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced a new proposal, the School Safety & Mental Health Services Improvement Act, legislation to allow 100,000 public schools, including over 800 in Montana, to improve school safety by using federal dollars for school counselors, alarm systems, security cameras and crisis intervention training. Download the video HERE. “Parents want to know their kids are safe,” said Daines. “This bill improves school security by using federal funds for measures such as school counselors, alarm systems and training to respond to crisis. This allows our local schools to make decisions that best protect our children
Daines Plans Hearing to Combat Sexual Harassment in Forest Service
Strong leadership is needed to remove bad actors, culture change starts at the top U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced plans for a hearing on combatting sexual harassment in the U.S. Forest Service in response to the resignation of U.S. Forest Service Chief Tony Tooke, amid sexual misconduct allegations in the agency. “I am distraught and angered that this happened in Montanans’ own backyard. That’s why I am
Great Falls Tribune: Daines calls for hearing after forest chief sexual harassment allegations
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Thursday he will use every means possible “to hold all bad actors” accountable in response to the resignation Wednesday of U.S. Forest Service Chief Tony Tooke amid sexual harassment allegations in the agency. The Montana Republican said he planned to ask for a Senate hearing on combatting sexual harassment in the U.S. Forest Service. Tooke’s departure comes less than a week after PBS NewsHour reported the chief was under investigation following relationships with subordinates before he became chief, the Associated Press reported. A recent investigation aired on the PBS NewsHour found at least two incidents
Flathead Beacon: Trade Disputes Mark Beginning of 2018
With a decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, President Donald Trump continued to shake up trade issues in the U.S. It was a surprise move for many in Washington D.C., including a good chunk of the Republican Party. GOP members, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, expressed concern about the consequences such tariffs could have on American consumers. The president, however, said trade wars are “good” and “easy to “win” after proposing a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. Republicans in Congress have also approached the president about re-engaging