Daines Files Amicus Brief Defending Freedom of Speech, Affirming Life
U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines today led the filing of a bipartisan, bicameral amicus brief calling on the Supreme Court of the United States to protect Americans’ constitutional right to freedom of speech and religious liberty as it considers National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra. National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra challenges the constitutionality of California law AB 775, also known as the Reproductive FACT Act, which forces California pro-life pregnancy centers to advertise for abortions and requires non-medical pregnancy care centers to publish large disclaimers of their non-medical status. “Pro-life
Daines Marks Religious Freedom Day
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Religious Freedom Day by introducing a resolution to celebrate and reaffirm the role of religious freedom as a fundamental human and Constitutional right. “The first freedom protected under the Bill of Rights is religious freedom, giving every American the right to be free to live and work in accordance with their religious beliefs free from fear of government restrictions,” said Daines. “With all the international and domestic unrest our society faces, this resolution reminds our country that for 232 years, we have stood strong for religious freedom and must continue doing so.” The resolution
Real Clear Politics: Press Conference: Bipartisan Group of Five Senators Plans to Fillibuster FISA Reauthorization
A bipartisan coalition of five senators has announced their intention to filibuster the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017, a bill that expands warrantless surveillance of American citizens. Last week, the House passed a nearly identical bill. Led by Republican Senator Rand Paul and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, the group of 3 Democrats and 2 Republicans held a press conference Tuesday about their own version of the bill, the USA Rights Act, which would require intelligence agencies to get warrants to read the communications of U.S. citizens. Elizabeth Warren, Steve Daines, and Patrick Leahy join Paul and Wyden. “I think
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized the Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy (MYCA) for its work to assist at-risk youth in Montana to develop the skills necessary to become productive citizens. 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
KULR8: Survivor Talks About New Sex Trafficking Act
BILLINGS, Mont. – Thursday was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized the day by publicly supporting legislation to crack down on online sex trafficking. He called it a growing problem in the state of Montana and that we must take steps now to stop trafficking in the community. The legislation is called Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act. It eliminates federal liability protections for websites that knowingly assist, support or facilitate online sex trafficking. It also allows state and local prosecutors to prosecute websites that violate federal sex trafficking laws. KULR-8 spoke with one sex trafficking survivor
Daines Statement on Recovery of Canada Lynx
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcement that the Canada lynx may have recovered to the point where it could be delisted as an endangered species. The Service today released the results of a scientific review indicating the Canada lynx may no longer require protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to recovery. Based on the findings of this review, the Service has announced its intention to develop a proposed rule to delist the Canada lynx. “This report is exciting news and the result of two decades of collaborative work between
Daines Calls for Stronger Enforcements to Combat Sex Trafficking
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by supporting legislation to crackdown on online sex trafficking. “Sex trafficking is a growing problem in Montana,” said Daines. “We must take steps now to stop this abuse and protect vulnerable members of our community.” The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act eliminates federal liability protections for websites that knowingly assist, support or facilitate online sex trafficking. Additionally, it allows state and local prosecutors to prosecute websites that violate federal sex trafficking laws. Earlier today, Senator Daines spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in recognition of
USDA Grants Daines’ Request to Expand Disaster Relief to Farmers, Ranchers
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the United States Department of Agriculture responded to his request to extend the deadline for Montana farmers and ranchers seeking additional relief from last year’s drought and wildfires. “Montana farmers and ranchers have faced severe conditions and need flexibility,” said Daines. “I thank Secretary Perdue for recognizing the severe conditions that Montana producers have faced and for providing these flexibilities. Additional disaster relief funding is needed to help Montana’s agriculture community rebuild and continue feeding the country.” The Emergency Conservation Program is a USDA program that helps farmers and ranchers repair damage
Daines Calls for Protections to Americans’ Privacy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Senate and House colleagues in calling for reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to better protect Americans’ privacy. Watch the video HERE. Download the video HERE. Daines is also a cosponsor of the USA RIGHTS Act of 2017, which reforms government surveillance programs to balance Americans’ privacy with effective national security. ###