Daines to Schumer on MT Election Bills: Get Your Facts Straight
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate to correct the record after Senator Chuck Schumer tried to distort the facts on Montana’s new voting laws earlier today. To watch the full speech, click HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “It wasn’t enough for Democrats like Stacy Abrams and President Biden to lie about the new Georgia voting law. “Now, today, Chuck Schumer is sending his lawyers to swarm Montana courtrooms and he has taken to the Senate floor with more distortion. “This time about Montana’s new voting laws. “I have a message
Daines: Keystone XL Vital Infrastructure for Rural, Eastern Montana
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines is continuing his push to pressure the Biden Administration to reauthorize the Keystone XL pipeline. At a Senate committee hearing, Daines emphasized the jobs and tax revenue the Keystone XL pipeline would bring to rural communities in Eastern Montana. To watch and download the Senator’s remarks click HERE. “I just spent time in Eastern Montana, hearing from community leaders, businesses, and Montanans about the impact of President Biden’s day one decision to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline,” Daines said. “The Keystone XL project would have provided $80 Million to rural communities, provided stable local revenue for years, and created
Daines, Feinstein Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Wildland Firefighters
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced a bipartisan bill, the “Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act,” to support wildland firefighters. The bipartisan bill would require the Office of Personnel Management to create a job series for wildland firefighters that would help with recruitment efforts and boost morale. “In recent years Montana’s wildland firefighters have faced more intense challenges,” Daines said. “This bill will strengthen our preparedness for future wildfires and ensure we are recruiting and retaining the folks who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect Montana families and communities.” “Federal wildland firefighters put their
Daines Introduces Resolution Condemning Court Packing
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a resolution to condemn a Democratic proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices on the bench from nine to thirteen. “The Left’s attempt to pack the Supreme Court is a blatant partisan power grab,” Daines said. “Our founding fathers created a judiciary insulated from political pressures, in part to prevent one group from having absolute power. Now, Democrats are jumping at the opportunity to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices that will fundamentally change our country for generations. We cannot let this happen.” To read the full text, click HERE. Daines’ resolution
Daines Announces Billings, Montana’s Emma Martinsen Offer of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Emma Martinsen of Billings, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. “Emma is a bright young Montanan that has dreamed of attending the Naval Academy and serving her nation since she was young,” Daines said. “Congratulations, Emma!” Emma graduated from Billings High School in 2020 and is a current student at Georgia Military College on a U.S. Naval Academy Scholarship. In high school, she was an active member of the speech and debate team, track and cross-country team and the orchestra.
Daines Announces Kalispell, Montana’s Tanner Russell Offer of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Tanner Russell of Kalispell, Montana has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. “Tanner hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and serve our country in the United States Marine Corps,” Daines said. “He will be a great addition to the Naval Academy and I’m glad to see such a promising young Montanan represent our state!” Tanner graduated with a 4.0 grade point average and was Flathead High School’s Class of 2020 Salutatorian. He excelled in the football, rugby, wrestling and track teams while frequently volunteering in his community.
Daines, Tester Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Montana WWII Cadet Nurses
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today reintroduced the bipartisan “U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act” to honor women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII with honorary veteran status. “The women of the United States Cadet Corps left a legacy of service that makes all Montanans and Americans proud,” Daines said. “It’s time to rightfully honor them, recognize their hard work, and give them the veteran status they earned.” “We owe a debt of gratitude to the members of the Cadet Nurse Corps who provided critical health care during World War II,” said Chairman Tester. “These women stepped
Daines’ Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize National Park Week Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ resolution marking April 17, 2021 through April 25, 2021 as National Parks Week passed the U.S. Senate today. Daines is the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. “Our national parks set America apart from the rest of the world. In Montana, our parks are part of our way of life,” Daines said. “I hope that folks take this week to find their park and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer.” This resolution encourages people around the country and world to spend time in America’s
Daines Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Help Connect Montana Veterans with Service Dogs
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines cosponsored a bipartisan bill today, the “Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members,” or “PAWS Act,” to help Montana veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by providing access to service dogs. “Montana veterans gave so much on behalf of our country in order to protect our freedoms,” Daines said. “Helping connect Montana veterans struggling with PTSD with a loving pup is a small way we can show our gratitude for their service.” Hear from a local Montana veteran thanking Senator Daines for his work on the bipartisan legislation and more about the benefits of having