Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge Postmaster General DeJoy to Resolve Persistent USPS Issues in Bozeman, Belgrade
“Montanans are facing serious challenges that require urgent attention” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Troy Downing today sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting immediate action be taken to resolve major ongoing mail service disruptions in Montana, particularly Bozeman and Belgrade. The issues include misdelivered packages, difficulties in tracking shipments and other issues related to persistent staffing deficiencies. “As strong supporters of the USPS, we respectfully request immediate action to resolve interruptions in Bozeman and Belgrade. While we recognize the importance of streamlining operations and maintaining cost efficiency, Montanans are facing serious
Daines, Thune, Barrasso, Crapo Lead Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package
“The expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act must be permanent and not sunset” U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kans.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, today sent a letter to President Donald Trump vowing to oppose any tax package that fails to make pro-growth and pro-family tax provisions in the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” permanent. “You were elected with a mandate to do big things. One
Daines on CNBC’s Squawk Box: “Greatest Thing We Can Do is Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent”
Daines Led Letter to Trump Vowing to Oppose Any Bill Failing to Make TCJA Provisions Permanent U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the letter he led to President Trump committing to oppose any tax package that only provides temporary relief from the impending tax hikes. Watch Daines’ interview HERE. Daines on the Need for Tax Permanency: The single most important thing Congress can do to keep this economy growing is to make the Trump tax cuts of 2017 permanent. Small businesses, corporate America face a $4.3 trillion tax increase coming if we don’t act, and that starts next year. Permanence
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Montana Way of Life, Stop Ban of Traditional Ammo and Tackle
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to prohibit the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on public lands unless such action is supported by the best available science. “The great outdoors is a staple of our Montana way of life. Montana hunters and anglers play an important role in wildlife management, and a ban on lead ammo and tackle would be unfair to our sportsmen. I’ll keep fighting with my colleagues to make sure decisions impacting
Daines Applauds President Trump for Bringing Marc Fogel Home
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the below statement following the announcement that President Trump secured the release of U.S. citizen Marc Fogel. Fogel has family in Montana and was serving a 14-year sentence of hard labor in a Russian prison for possession of marijuana. “This is a major victory for President Trump, the United States and most importantly, Marc Fogel and his family. No American should have to endure this injustice, and I am relieved Marc is on his way home to the country he loves. Thank you, President Trump, for finally securing Mr. Fogel’s safe return,” said Senator Daines. Background:
Daines Joins Bill to Create Whole-of-Government Effort to Mitigate Wildfires
U.S. Senator Steve Daines helped introduce bipartisan legislation to create a national Wildfire Intelligence Center between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior. If implemented, the legislation would create a unified, streamlined federal response to wildland fires with information sharing across various federal, state and academic institutions. “As fire season rapidly approaches for Montana, we need all hands on deck to prevent catastrophic disasters. Sharing information and resources between agencies will undoubtedly help Montana communities take preventive measures and better combat fires and coordinate response efforts,” said Daines. Read the bill text HERE. Daines joined Senators
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge Montana Legislature to Establish Rodeo as Official State Sport
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Troy Downing today sent a letter to the Montana State Legislature expressing strong support for establishing American Rodeo as Montana’s official state sport in recognition of its cultural and historical significance for Montanans. “We write to express our strong support for establishing American Rodeo as Montana’s official state sport. Montana’s vibrant rodeo scene is an emblem of our great Western heritage, with the sport’s deep ties to Montana’s ranching history reflecting our legacy as a frontier state. As such, we consider it fitting to designate rodeo as our state’s official sport. “For generations, Montanan ranchers have relied
Daines Leads Republican Colleagues in Introducing Bills to Unleash American Energy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a group of his Republican colleagues in introducing two bills to unleash American energy, promote America’s energy dominance and support rural communities. The “Supporting Made in America Energy Act” would support oil and gas development by requiring four annual onshore lease sales in top oil and gas producing states, two annual offshore leases sales in the Gulf and six offshore lease sales over ten years in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The “Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act” would remove the 2 percent administration fee on federal oil and gas royalty payments to local communities. “Now that we have a President who supports
Daines Leads Republican Colleagues in Introducing Bills to Unleash American Energy
U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a group of his Republican colleagues in introducing two bills to unleash American energy, promote America’s energy dominance and support rural communities. The “Supporting Made in America Energy Act” would support oil and gas development by requiring four annual onshore lease sales in top oil and gas producing states, two annual offshore leases sales in the Gulf and six offshore lease sales over ten years in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The “Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act” would remove the 2 percent administration fee on federal oil and gas royalty payments to local communities. “Now that we have a President who supports our