Fox Montana: Orlando shooting prompts talk of legislation in Senate
Sunday morning’s Orlando attack has renewed conversation in the Senate about proposed firearm legislation. Democratic Senators are pushing for a new vote on the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act,” which would keep any suspected terrorist from buying firearms in America. This isn’t the first time this legislation has come up. Neither Senator Jon Tester or Senator Steve Daines acted as co-sponsors when the bill was defeated last December, but Senator Tester voted to support it while Senator Daines voted against it. On Monday, several Democratic Senators from California, New York, Connecticut and Florida revisited the idea and
E&E: Daines touts conservative conservationism
Earlier this spring, Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines drew loud applause from a crowd of union activists — traditionally a Democratic constituency — with his stinging attack of U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan. “You talk to our unions back in Montana, they sometimes wonder if [EPA] shouldn’t stand for the Employment Prevention Agency,” Daines told the North America’s Building Trades Union at its Washington, D.C., convention. He warned that thousands of “good-paying union” jobs would disappear because of the administration’s efforts to limit carbon emissions from power plants. Only a few days later, Daines was speaking out on the other
Daines Announces Grants for MSU for Rural Healthcare & Asbestos Research
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced Montana State University (MSU) received $190,000 to increase quality healthcare services and for asbestos research. MSU received $172,000 for the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) to improve access to, and the quality of, healthcare for rural Montana. “I look forward to seeing Montana State University use this funding to expand their healthcare services to increase the quality of services for rural Montanans,” Daines stated. Kristin Juliar, Director of Montana Area Health Education Center and Office of Rural Health: “We find inspiration every day in the work of the healthcare organizations that serve rural and
Daines Applauds Passage of Critical Defense Legislation
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the bipartisan passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides critical support for the nation’s military and national security. The NDAA passed 85-13. “Authorizing the funding our military needs is more important now than ever as we witness radical Islam continue to take root around the world, and in our backyards,” Daines stated. “The tragedy in Orlando was another act of war on our homeland – and it is critical we provide our military the tools to destroy our enemies overseas and strengthen our security at home. I am proud this bipartisan legislation takes important steps towards improving our nation’s
Daines Statement on Abhorrent Net Neutrality Decision
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sustained the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) net neutrality rules: “This decision is an affront to hardworking Americans who rely on the internet for economic opportunity and access to critical communication services,” Daines stated. “Net Neutrality remains a solution in search of a problem that kills jobs, chills innovation and slows investment. I will continue working in the Senate to maintain a free and open internet to rein in the Obama administration’s regulatory overreach.” Before serving in Congress, Daines worked in the
Great Falls Tribune: Defense bill includes Huey provisions for Malmstrom
The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act with a 85-13 vote. The bill included a provision from Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., requiring that the Department of Defense certify any security shortfalls of the UH-1N helicopter currently used to support nuclear security at missile bases, including Malmstrom Air Force Base. The provision also requires DOD to report to Congress how it will mitigate those shortfalls with outside resources until the acquisition process for new helicopters is complete. The Air Force announced in May that it would use a normal acquisition process to replace the Hueys flown at missile bases.
Daines Announces $400,000 for Blackfeet Community College
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $400,000 in funding for the Blackfeet Community College (BCC) to train students on heavy equipment to complete highway construction projects. “It’s critical we support Montana students with necessary training programs to assist them in getting good-paying jobs upon graduation,” Daines stated. “I’m excited that Blackfeet Community College will have additional funds to help their students succeed.” The Montana Department of Transportation and BCC’s Workforce Highway Construction Training seeks to train 45 local community members in Commercial Drivers License, Heavy Equipment and Flagger to meet the growing demand of the highway construction projects on the
Daines’ PIPES Act Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bill to help ensure the safety of America’s pipeline network unanimously passed the U.S. Senate this evening. The bill, known as S.2276, the PIPES Act, would reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) through fiscal year (FY) 2019. The final agreement now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “A safe, secure and efficient pipeline infrastructure is critical for energy security, creating and maintaining jobs and providing safeguards to protect the environment,” Daines stated. “It’s great news to see the passage of important bipartisan legislation that protects our economic and environmental
Daines Statement on Orlando Shooting
BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement in response to the shooting in Orlando, Florida: “My deepest condolences are with the victims and families of this appalling attack. I’m grateful for our law enforcement officials and first responders who put their lives on the line to save others. “The senseless hate of ISIS and radical Islam will not defeat, but rather strengthen our resolve and commitment to freedom.” ###