Daines Statement on House Passage of Multitrillion Dollar Tax & Spending Spree
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today made the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a multitrillion reckless tax and spending spree bill that will increase the deficit by nearly $800 BILLION over five years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The bill will significantly exacerbate the current inflationary crisis and raise taxes on Montana families, workers and small businesses. “The Democrats are pushing their far-Left socialist wish list through Congress without a care in the world about how it will affect Montana families, small businesses and workers,” Daines said. “President Biden and the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree is socialism on a runaway
Daines Bipartisan Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Passes Senate, Heads to POTUS’ Desk
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the U.S. Senate passed his bipartisan bill to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 American servicemembers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. It will now head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Today, the United States Senate moved to recognize the courage, sacrifice and service of the 13 brave young men and women who were killed in Afghanistan. During a pivotal point for our nation, they gave the last full measure for our freedoms. I look forward to the President honoring these American heroes and swiftly signing this bill into law,” Daines said.
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Montanans with Disabilities in the Workforce
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill to support Montanans with disabilities who are in the workforce. Daines’ bill, the “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act” or TCIEA, would end the discriminatory practice of paying individuals with disabilities below minimum wage. Today, tens of thousands of people with disabilities are being paid less than the minimum wage – most of these workers have intellectual or developmental disabilities – and some can be paid as little as a few cents an hour. “There is dignity and hope in work, so we should be doing all we can to support Montanans with disabilities in the workforce,
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting Montanans with Disabilities in the Workforce
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill to support Montanans with disabilities who are in the workforce. Daines’ bill, the “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act” or TCIEA, would end the discriminatory practice of paying individuals with disabilities below minimum wage. Today, tens of thousands of people with disabilities are being paid less than the minimum wage – most of these workers have intellectual or developmental disabilities – and some can be paid as little as a few cents an hour. “There is dignity and hope in work, so we should be doing all we can to support Montanans with disabilities in the workforce, not treat them
Daines Presses Biden’s Banking Nominee Omarova Over Extreme Ideals, Record
At a U.S. Senate Banking hearing today, Senator Steve Daines called out President Biden’s nominee to be the nation’s top banking regulator, Saule Omarova, for her extreme record, like her aspiration to effectively end banking as we know it, calls for the government to bankrupt oil and gas companies and idea to place government officials on the boards of private companies. To watch Daines’ opening remarks, click HERE. “Professor Omarova’s extreme views on energy, her desire to nationalize retail banking, place government officials on private company boards, have the government set price controls on food, gas, and other everyday goods, and
Two of Daines’ Bipartisan Bills to Support Public Access to Public Lands, Outdoor Recreation Advance out of Committee
U.S. SENATE — Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced two of Senator Steve Daines’ bipartisan bills that will improve Montanans’ access to public lands and support outdoor recreation. “I’m glad to see my two commonsense, bipartisan bills that increase access to public lands, support outdoor recreation, and ensure ski revenues are invested back in Montana forests come one step closer to Senate passage,” Daines said. The bipartisan “Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act” (MAPLAND Act) will facilitate public access and raise awareness of outdoor opportunities on Montana public lands, while protecting private property rights. Daines’ MAPLAND Act is supported by several Montana sportsmen groups including Theodore Roosevelt
Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to Support Disabled First Responders, Families Signed into Law
U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bipartisan bill, the “Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021,” was signed into law. Daines’ bill will ensure that Montana’s first responders who are disabled or killed in the line of duty have prompt access to the benefits they earned and were promised during their service. “Montana law enforcement officers and first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities. When they are tragically disabled or killed in the line of duty, these men and women and their families deserve our full support, and with my bill now signed into law, it’ll help ensure they receive it,” Daines said.
Daines Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Fairness in Cattle Market
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today helped introduce the “Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.” The bill is part of Daines’ efforts to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meat packers. “We must bring transparency to the cattle market to ensure Montana ranchers are competing on a level playing field and receiving the fairest price for their beef. This bill is an important step forward to ensuring the largest packers can no longer manipulate the market,” Daines writes. The “Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act” will: Establish regional mandatory minimum thresholds of negotiated cash and negotiated grid
Daines Announces Support for Nomination of Martha Williams to Head U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his support for the nomination of Martha Williams to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Daines urged his colleagues on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to swiftly advance her nomination. “Wildlife conservation is integral to Montanans’ way of life and outdoor economy. Having spent the majority of her career at the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and as a fellow Montana sportsman, Ms. Martha Williams knows that first hand. I believe Montana and the country would be well-served with her at the helm of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and