Daines Urges Action on Grizzly Bear Delisting in Senate Committee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today testified in a U.S. Senate Committee in support of his bill, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, which would delist the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, return management to the State of Montana and prevent further obstruction in the courts. To download the full video, click HERE. “Wildlife management should be determined by science, not a court order. The science has long proven that the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has fully recovered,” Daines said. “Delisting the grizzly bear is in the best interest of our communities, public safety, the ecosystem, wildlife, and
Daines Announces $13.3 Billion Contract for Malmstrom Defense Project
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $13.3 billion contract to begin the major engineering design work for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program at Malmstrom Air Force Base. “This critical funding will help support Malmstrom’s mission and strengthen our nation’s defense systems,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure that Montana’s national security priorities are met and that our facilities at Malmstrom have the resources needed to keep our country safe.” This funding marks the second of three major milestones before Malmstrom begins replacing its Minuteman
Daines Urges President Trump to Support Funding for the National Guard in Montana Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to fully fund National Guard operations in Montana amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Restoring the one hundred percent Federal cost-share for all National Guard units will allow it to continue to execute the numerous tasks required for our nation’s response to the threat COVID-19 poses,” Daines wrote. “The National Guard has lessened the impacts of the virus in many ways including support to community-based testing sites, distributing millions of meals to Americans in need, as well as aiding our front line health workers that provide
Daines: We Must Work Together on Targeted COVID-19 Relief for Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted several Montana priorities in the Senate COVID-19 relief package which will be voted on this week. The relief package will provide relief for Montana workers, families, schools, small businesses as well as expand access to testing and promote vaccine development. “This targeted relief package will help Montana families, workers and small businesses bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide funding for Montana schools to keep students and teachers safe and advance vaccine development to help us get back to normal,” Daines said. “I encourage my colleagues on both sides
Daines Secures Over $4 Million to Bolster Montana Housing Infrastructure, Community Development Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,039,203 will be directed to Montana through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support housing needs and infrastructure development for Montana communities during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. “This critical funding is about supporting Montana’s housing infrastructure needs and community development during the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic,” Daines said. “I’m glad to have worked to secure this critical support for our communities and I will continue working to ensure the needs of Montana are met during these challenging times.” Daines fought to secure $5 billion for the CDBG in the
Daines Secures $516,000 Towards Boosting Manufacturing Jobs Through the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will be directing $516,000 to Montana State University for the operation of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program. “This critical funding will help continue to boost and promote manufacturing in Big Sky Country,” Daines said. “I will continue working to prioritize programs that support made in Montana manufacturing and that create good paying jobs for our communities.” Daines has been a strong supporter of MEP programs and Montana manufacturing, voting to secure funding for this public-private partnership.
Daines Announces Emergency Funding to Combat Wildfires Across Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help with the costs the State of Montana incurs in firefighting efforts for the Huff, Bobcat and Snider/Rice fires. “This critical funding will provide our brave firefighters, first responders and local officials the resources they need to fight and contain wildfires in Garfield, Musselshell, Yellowstone, Rosebud, Custer and Powder River Counties,” Daines said. “I will continue working to prioritize the safety of our communities and provide the resources needed to stop the spread of wildfires and prevent them in the
Daines Announces Montana Assisted Living Facilities Now Eligible for New Funding Following Direct Request
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Montana’s assisted living facilities may now apply for funding under the Provider Relief Fund to protect their patients and continue providing care throughout the pandemic. This follows Daines’ direct request to the Administration to ensure assisted living facilities receive support under the Provider Relief Fund to care for and protect Montana’s most vulnerable. “Expanding the Provider Relief Fund to assisted living facilities will ensure that Montana’s frontline providers are equipped to care for and keep Montana’s most vulnerable safe,” Daines said. “I’m glad the Administration acted on my request to
Daines, Gianforte Tour FLIR Systems Construction in Bozeman
BOZEMAN – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today toured the new construction site of FLIR Systems, a business that manufactures thermal imaging technologies used in hundreds of military and civilian applications around the world. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. The Bozeman facility produces specialty crystals used in military grade laser systems. Daines and Gianforte supported the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act which offers assurance to companies like FLIR Systems by clarifying Congress’ defense spending priorities. FLIR Systems employs roughly 55 Montanans with good paying jobs in Bozeman and has the potential to expand in