Daines Announces Over $53 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation & Conservation of Montana National Forests
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $53,639,674 will be allocated to support outdoor recreation and conservation on Montana national forests. These resources are provided through Daines’ bipartisan “Great American Outdoors Act” (GAOA). “The ‘Great American Outdoors Act’ was one of the greatest conservation victories in the past 50 years. I’m glad to see Montana national forests and public lands across the country receive important resources to support outdoor recreation and conservation through this historic bill,” Daines said. “As a fifth generation Montanan and avid outdoorsman, I look forward to seeing the continued implementation of the conservation bill to support Montana
Daines, Rosendale Slam Biden Admin for 90-Day Finding on Bison
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Matt Rosendale today issued the following statements after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the completion of a 90-day finding on the petition to list bison Distinct Population Segment in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They determined a listing action may be warranted. “The Biden Administration’s action today demonstrates a continued trend of placing politics over science. While Governor Gianforte’s petition to delist the grizzly bear continues to go unanswered, the Administration was once again quick to respond to the requests of activists despite the absence of concrete
Daines’ Montana “On the Rise” Summit Celebrates Montana Jobs, Businesses
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today hosted the Montana “On the Rise” Economic Summit to highlight Montana’s booming job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. Daines welcomed businesses including Qualcomm, FICO, Robinhood, Montana Instruments, Bridger Aerospace, OnX, FYR and GSK to discuss the opportunities and jobs in Montana. For TV elements click HERE. “It was great to have business leaders from right here in Montana and across our nation in Bozeman to showcase how Montana businesses are creating good-paying jobs, driving innovation and building for the future. Our Montana values and strong work ethic set us apart, and
New Data Center Powered by CSKT Hydro Announced at Daines’ Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Governor Greg Gianforte, business mogul Kevin O’Leary, CSKT Secretary Martin Charlo and Bitzero CEO Akbar Shamji in announcing a new investment that will build a 50MW data center using renewable Hydropower from the CSKT. “This new investment in the CSKT will support good-paying jobs in Montana, boost Montana’s economy and keep Montana at the forefront of the energy and technology sector,” Daines said. “I’m glad to announce this lucrative project at the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit with Governor Gianforte, entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, leadership from the CSKT and Bitzero CEO Shamji. I look forward
Daines, 47 Senators Will Vote to Block Taxpayer Funding for Abortion
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today led a letter with U.S. Senator James Lankford, signed by 46 other pro-life senators to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion, or any other pro-life protections. “We write to express our unwavering support for the Hyde Amendment and all other longstanding pro-life protections. For more than 45 years, the Hyde Amendment has ensured that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions, saving the lives of nearly 2.5 million
Daines, Peters Bipartisan Resolution to Designate “Great Outdoors Month” Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines, top Republican on the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, and Gary Peters’ bipartisan resolution designating June 2022 as “Great Outdoors Month” passed the United States Senate. “As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I’m glad to designate June 2022 as ‘Great Outdoors Month.’ From hunting, to fly-fishing, to backpacking, exploring the great outdoors is part of our Montana way of life. I encourage folks to get outside and experience everything our national parks and public lands have to offer,” Daines said. “From Sleeping Bear Dunes to Pictured Rocks, Michigan is known for its iconic natural
Business Mogul Kevin O’Leary to Join Daines’ Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that business mogul Kevin O’Leary will join the Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit in Bozeman next week. The Summit will highlight Montana’s many emerging and existing job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. “Glad to have Kevin O’Leary joining the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit to get his thoughts on the thriving economy, businesses, and diverse sectors that make Montana a great place to work, live and play,” Daines said. “As an investor, I’m always looking for states that have pro-business regulatory environments, competitive taxes and leadership that wants to do business. Montana is starting to give Florida
Daines Calls for Passage of Bipartisan St. Mary’s Reinvestment, Sun River Hydro Bills
U.S. SENATE – At a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today U.S. Senator Steve Daines stressed the need to pass his bipartisan “St. Mary’s Reinvestment Act” to support the St. Mary’s Milk River Project along the Hi-Line Montana. Daines also highlighted his bipartisan bill, the “Sun River Hydropower Authorization Act,” which will create jobs, generate revenue and support hydropower production in central Montana. Click HERE to listen to the Senator’s opening remarks. “Inflation has driven up construction costs and the severe drought has made it all the more important we pass my bill this year. As you can see from the map behind me, the
Daines, Markey Bipartisan Senate Resolution Marking May as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month” Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Ed Markey’s bipartisan Senate resolution designating May 2022 as “Brain Tumor Awareness Month” passed the United States Senate. “Too many Montanans struggle with the terrible health implications of brain tumors, and I know firsthand the impact it has on the patient’s family. I’m pleased to designate May as ‘Brain Tumor Awareness Month’ for the fifth year in a row to help raise public awareness of brain tumors, including the opportunities for advances in brain tumor research and treatment,” Daines said. “The lives of too many American families have been changed forever because of a loved