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Daines, Colleagues Combat Anti-Second Amendment Woke Corporations

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a group of his colleagues today in introducing the “Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act” to stop the federal government from entering into contracts with entities that promote anti-Second Amendment policies.   “The federal government should not be in business with woke corporations that want to hinder Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Sending hard-earned taxpayer dollars to businesses that are anti-Second Amendment is unacceptable—we must send a clear message that their woke agenda has no place here,” Daines said.  “Fighting gun violence is necessary, but the escalating anti-gun rhetoric from the left and mainstream media is already

Daines Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Areas Impacted by Flooding

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines staff will hold mobile office hours in the following areas impacted by the flooding.  Stillwater County:             Lower floor of the West Annex at 431 Quarry Road, Columbus, MT  Wednesday, June 22 from 10:00am-1:00pm MDT Wednesday, June 29 from 10:00am-1:00pm MDT Carbon County:             Carbon County Commissioner Office at 17 West 11th St, Red Lodge, MT Thursday, June 23 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm MDT Thursday, June 30 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm MDT Park County:             Gardiner Chamber of Commerce at 216 W Park St, Gardiner, MT Wednesday, June 22 from 11:00am – 2:00pm MDT Wednesday,

Bad Actors Are Fattening Their Wallets, Not Boosting Conservation

On Dec. 21, 2020, two brothers from Georgia, Stein and Corey Agee, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US government. The Agee brothers played a role in generating over $1.2 billion in fraudulent charitable tax deductions. Upon their guilty plea, Stein and Corey appear to have cooperated in a broader Department of Justice investigation. Eighteen months later, seven others are under federal indictment for alleged crimes as part of a syndicated conservation easement tax scheme.  The recent guilty pleas and indictments reflect just a small portion of the illicit manipulation of the otherwise highly successful conservation easement deduction. The

Daines Slams TikTok CEO for Enabling Spread of Pro-War Propaganda to Russian Public

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and a group of his colleagues today demanded answers from the CEO of TikTok on their disinformation practices in Russia. Specifically, the Senator and his colleagues want answers on why TikTok is bending to pressure from the Kremlin and limiting users from Russia from seeing any content other than Russian state-approved media, creating an information blackout.  “Recent reports indicate TikTok… has allowed Russian state media to flood the platform with dangerous pro-war propaganda. No company should find itself in the position of amplifying the Kremlin’s lies, which fuel public support for Russia’s war of choice in Ukraine,” the senators wrote. 

Daines Supports Historic Veterans’ Health Bill

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the bipartisan “Honoring Our PACT Act” that would provide care and support to Montana veterans suffering from toxic exposure and other related health conditions.  “Montana veterans served our nation with honor, and it is our duty to ensure they have the care and services they need when they return home. The ‘Honoring Our PACT Act’ will ensure that the men and women who have suffered from toxic exposure while bravely defending our country receive the support they deserve. I look forward to seeing this bipartisan bill signed into law,” Daines said.  Read

Daines, Tester, Rosedale Urge Presidential Disaster Declaration in Response to Historic Flooding

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Matt Rosendale today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to approve the State of Montana’s request for a major disaster declaration as a result of severe weather and substantial rainfall. “We write today in support of the State of Montana’s major disaster declaration request as a result of severe weather and substantial rainfall throughout much of the state that began on June 10, 2022,” the Montana delegation wrote. “…The impact of this flooding will continue to have a profound impact on the region’s economy for some time and swift assistance will

Daines Announces Framework for Support for Families, Pregnant Moms

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today announced the Family Security Act 2.0 which will help support Montana families. The pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage plan would modernize antiquated federal policies into a fully paid-for cash benefit for working families starting during pregnancy, amounting to $350 a month for each young child and $250 a month for each school-aged child.  “Families are the building blocks of our communities—we must ensure parents and children are receiving the support they need. Our plan will ensure policies are working for families while not adding to the national debt. This framework will strengthen our commitment to help working American families grow

Senate Democrats Block Daines’ Bill to Relieve Gas Price Hikes

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines slammed Senate Democrats for blocking passage of his bill, the “Gas Prices Relief Act,” which would prevent the Biden administration from further stifling American energy production and increasing gas prices on hardworking Montanans. Click HERE to watch and download. “The pain at the pump Montana families are feeling today is because of President Biden and the Democrats’ anti-American energy policies… I’m urging my colleagues across the aisle to think about hardworking Montana families trying to make ends meet, to think about their constituents who depend on affordable gas prices to get to work or drop their kids off at school. I’m urging my colleagues across

Daines Honors June Montanan of the Month: Carole Johnson of Mineral County

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Carole Johnson of Mineral County for her dedication to the Forest Service and her 50-plus years of public service to the people of Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines 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 Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is a statement