Yahoo: Interior Secretary-Designate Ryan Zinke’s Testimony at Confirmation Hearing Draws Support of Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable
Declaring himself “an unapologetic admirer of Teddy Roosevelt,” Interior Secretary-designate Ryan Zinke testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which is considering his nomination to serve as the nation’s 52nd Secretary of the Interior. His remarks drew praise from the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable, which supports Zinke’s nomination. Referring to former President Roosevelt, Zinke, who currently serves in the U.S. Congress as a representative from Montana, said he believed that Roosevelt “had it right when he placed under federal protection millions of acres of federal lands and set aside much of it as national forests.
Daines, Tester Reintroduce Bill to Name Peak in Diekmann’s Honor
U.S. SENATE — Building on efforts from the 114th Congress, U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today reintroduced a bill to honor the life of renowned Montana conservationist, Alex Diekmann, by naming an unnamed peak in his memory. The bill will name an unnamed 9,765-foot peak as “Alex Diekmann Peak”. “Alex Diekmann brought Montanans together to balance the needs of local landowners, ranchers and foresters, local cities and towns, county commissions, and federal and state interests to protect our public lands,” Daines stated. “I am excited to launch this bill again this Congress and hope for swift consideration and enactment. I look forward
Daines Marks Religious Freedom Day
U.S. SENATE —On Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a resolution to celebrate and reaffirm the role of religious freedom as a fundamental human and Constitutional right. The resolution recognizes the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and commemorates January 16, 2017 as Religious Freedom Day by an act of Congress. The Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom was authored by Thomas Jefferson and served as the model for the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. “Religious Freedom Day reminds the American people that we are free to live and work in accordance
Sidney Herald: Agriculture leaders applaud Daines’ selection to U.S. Senate committee
Following U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ announcement of committee assignments for the 115th Congress, Montana’s top agriculture and forestry leaders praised his new membership on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. “Montana’s number one economic driver is agriculture and I’m excited to represent their priorities on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture,” Daines said. Don Steinbeisser Jr., director, Montana Dakota Beet Growers Association, said, “We are happy to hear that Sen. Daines will be serving on the Ag Committee. It will certainly be good for sugar and the state of Montana.” Lola Raska, Executive Vice President of the
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Mack Cole of Treasure County
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Mack Cole of Treasure County, a third generation Montanan and dedicated public servant. 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 submitted to the Congressional
Daines, Tester Congratulate Bekah Joy on U.S. Air Force Academy Appointment
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today congratulated Sentinel High School student Bekah Joy on her appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Joy was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy by Daines and Tester, they both called to congratulate her. Joy is the goalkeeper on her high school varsity soccer team and she is a recruited soccer goalie in the national premier league “Elite Club National League.” Joy is also Key Club Treasurer and is involved in organizing middle school tutoring, Youth Track Club, a blood drive, among other events. “Bekah exemplifies the best of
Daines: Sessions Will Uphold Rule of Law as AG
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designee for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. “I know Jeff Sessions to be a kind-hearted man that stays true to his word and honors the commitment to the rule of law,” Daines stated. “In his new role as Attorney General, I have confidence that he will faithfully defend the Constitution and enforce the law – principles that were too often lacking during the Obama administration.” Daines and Sessions discussed the importance of protecting Constitutional liberties and the balance between
Daines, Tester Introduce Legislation to Repeal REAL ID
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today announced that they have introduced legislation repealing federal mandates for driver’s licenses included in the REAL ID Act of 2005. “The REAL ID Act infringes on Montanans privacy and civil liberties and is not what Montanans want,” Daines stated. “As Montana’s Senator, I will ensure their voices are heard and will work to scrap this intrusive law.” “Montanans value their independence and privacy, and REAL ID is a violation of those fundamental freedoms,” said Tester. “We must work toward a bipartisan, secure solution that protects our civil liberties and ensures Montana families can travel without
KGVO: Senator Steve Daines On Repeal of Obamacare And Coal Policy of BLM
Montana Senator Steve Daines took part in a preliminary vote on Wednesday to begin the process of repealing President Obama’s signature achievement in office, the Affordable care Act, also known as ‘Obamacare’. “Repealing and re[placing this disastrous law is one of the top jobs that citizens elected us to get done,” Daines began on the floor of the Senate. “In many ways, it’s why Donald J. Trump will be sworn in next week as the 45th President of the United States.” Daines went on to list some of his reasons why the ACA has failed. “Montanans were promised that they