Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg lived an incredible life, full of historic accomplishments. She was a courageous fighter in both the courtroom and in her longtime health battles. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and Americans mourning her passing.”

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg lived an incredible life, full of historic accomplishments. She was a courageous fighter in both the courtroom and in her longtime health battles. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and Americans mourning her passing.”

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech on the Senate floor in support of Montana’s law enforcement, thanking the men and women who wear the badge for their service and dedication to keeping Montanans safe. Daines’ speech follows his co-sponsorship of a Senate resolution expressing support for the brave men and women of law enforcement and condemns the perpetrators, instigators, and celebrators of targeted violence against law enforcement. For Daines’ full speech click, HERE.  Excerpts from Daines’ remarks:  “These men and women are the best of the best… Montana heroes… literally putting their lives on the line every day to protect our families… our

U.S. SENATE – Today at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Steve Daines stressed the importance of passing his bipartisan wildfire prevention and forest management reform bill which will protect Montana communities from deadly wildfires, promote public safety and health, and create good paying timber jobs. Daines introduced his bipartisan bill with Senator Feinstein of California.  To download a clip of the Senator’s remarks click, HERE To download full remarks click, HERE  “We are at a critical time. The West is burning. People are dying. And our way of life as we know it is in danger… My bill with Senator Feinstein offers

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that he has successfully secured additional support and resources from the Trump administration to improve Montana’s census count.  “Montana has so much at stake for the 2020 census including access to federal resources and even the potential for more representation in Congress,” Daines said. “I’m glad to see the Trump administration act on my request to send more resources to our state to ensure Montanans are properly represented for the next decade.”  In total, Montana will see the addition of more than 250 enumerators working to count Montanans to ensure that Montana is properly represented in the 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie will be visiting Montana with Daines later this month to meet with Montana veterans and discuss several of Daines’ key legislative priorities for the veterans community. “I’m excited to welcome Secretary Wilkie to Montana to meet first hand with Montana veterans,” Daines said. “It is my honor to serve Montana veterans in the United States Senate, and I look forward to bringing Secretary Wilkie to our great state to discuss important issues facing Montana veterans.” “Veterans’ trust in VA reached an all-time high in April, and the

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program will be directing $333,333.33 to the Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department. “This is about ensuring our firefighters in Vaughn have the critical support needed to keep our communities safe during this fire season,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure all of our brave firefighters have the help they need as they work to battle wildfires across Montana.” For more information on the funding, click HERE. The AFG program makes funds available directly to fire departments, State Fire Training

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the City of Missoula and Billings School District #2 will be receiving over $150,000 in grant funding as part of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) within the Department of Justice. This program provides funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs.  “This funding will help support our local law enforcement and provide critical resources to ensure that our Montana schools are protected and students are kept safe,” Daines said.  Funding: City of Missoula – $43,679 Billings School District