Daines Blasts Biden for Rewarding Abortion Industry, Abusing Taxpayer Dollars in Support of Abortion
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today slammed President Biden for rewarding the abortion industry by rescinding important pro-life policies and allowing taxpayer dollars to support abortions. Today by Executive Order, Biden reversed the Mexico City Policy which prevents global abortion and dismantled the Title X Protect Life Rule, which prevents taxpayer dollars from going to groups performing and promoting abortions. “President Biden’s decision to reverse critical pro-life policies at home and abroad shows a complete lack of respect for the sanctity of human life,” Daines stated. “These actions will enrich Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry at the taxpayers’ expense, while endangering the most
Daines: It is Our Duty to Protect Every Human Life, No Matter How Small, No Matter How Many Chromosomes They May Have
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate on the importance of protecting babies with Down syndrome from abortion. Today, 67% percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted. To watch the full speech, click HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “Tomorrow is the 48th annual March for Life. “Although this year’s March will be primarily virtual, the importance of standing together to protect the unborn, the most vulnerable, and ALL life is as important now as it as has ever been. “48 years ago, our country started down a dark path. “48 years ago, the
Daines Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation Allowing Montana Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced his bipartisan “New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act” which would allow Montana meat and poultry products inspected by the state’s Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) program to be sold across state lines. “Montana farmers and ranchers work hard to produce high quality products for our state’s consumers. It’s absurd that meat products that have already been inspected and approved at federal standards can’t be sold across state lines,” Daines said. “This bipartisan legislation will reduce these burdensome barriers and make it easier for Montana’s ranchers to sell into new markets in surrounding
Daines Requests Meeting with President Biden Over Anti-Energy Executive Actions
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today requested a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss the crippling actions he has taken against Montana energy jobs, Montana families, and the Montana way of life. Daines was joined by over 20 western senators in the request to Biden. “At your inauguration, you pledged to represent all Americans. That includes those who live in our states. The best path for true unity is to work together to find solutions for them and for our environment. We stand ready to work with you and your nominees to meet the challenges our country faces, including working for a
Daines Introduces Slate of Bills to Combat Sanctuary Cities in Montana
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced several bills to help combat sanctuary cities in Montana. The bills better equip law enforcement and will help protect innocent Montanans from illegal aliens harboring in Montana. “Violent criminals and illegal aliens are using sanctuary cities as a safe haven in Montana and across the country. This must be stopped,” Daines said. “It’s simple. Sanctuary cities are against the law, and innocent Montanans are dealing with the dangers that come with them. We need to help our law enforcement combat these illegal safe havens and hold individuals who are supporting them accountable.” A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or locality that forbids its local law enforcement from: Sharing information with
Daines To Introduce Bill to Reverse Biden’s Freeze of New Oil, Gas Leases on Federal Lands
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced he will be introducing legislation to prohibit President Biden from freezing new oil and gas leases on federal lands. “President Biden is continuing his attack on American energy, this time by blocking all new oil and gas leases on federal lands. This is another blow to Made in America energy, jobs and our Montana way of life,” Daines said. “This action will kill nearly one million American jobs, increase our reliance on the Middle East for energy, and will result in Montana alone losing over $40 million each year for services in rural communities. We can’t let this happen.” Today, Biden announced a moratorium on all
Daines: If Congress Can’t Balance the Budget, They Shouldn’t Get Paid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U. S. Senator Steve Daines today re-introduced the “Balanced Budget Accountability Act” to hold Congress accountable and require a balanced budget or members won’t get paid. This legislation would help address our public debt crisis, and is the first bill Daines introduces each Congress. “With runaway public debt now exceeding $27 trillion, we face a looming crisis. In fact, since I introduced this bill two years ago, our debt has increased by more than 30%. The American people depend on Congress to do its job. Folks at home balance their budgets, Congress should be able to do the same,” Daines stated. “My bill, the ‘Balanced Budget Accountability Act’ will bring Montana
Daines Pushes for Capitol Police Officer Goodman to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today cosponsored a bill to award Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, the man who led the mob away from the U.S. Senate floor on January 6th, with the Congressional Gold Medal. “Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is an American hero. On January 6th, he helped save the U.S. Senate, the Capitol and our democracy. Officer Goodman deserves the Congressional Gold Medal,” Daines said. On Inauguration Day, Senator Daines was able to catch up with Officer Goodman and thank him for his brave service in person.
ICYMI: Western Senators Fight Back Against Biden’s Day-One Actions Killing American Energy Jobs
U.S. SENATE— A broad group of senators from rural, western states led by Senator Daines immediately took action to reverse President Biden’s day one anti-energy actions. Together they announced legislation to authorize the continued construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and a Senate resolution calling on President Joe Biden to submit the Paris Climate Agreement to the U.S. Senate for advice and consent as required by the Constitution before re-joining the treaty. The legislation reversing course on Biden’s Keystone XL Pipeline is being championed by Senators Daines (Mont.), Crapo (Idaho), Risch (Idaho), Barrasso (Wyo.), Marshall (Kan.), Moran (Kan.), Inhofe (Okla.), and Hoeven (N.D.): “It’s only day one, and with