Daines Presented Award for Work, Dedication to Montana Small Businesses
COLUMBIA FALLS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today toured Proof Research, a small firearms manufacturing business in Columbia Falls, that received funding under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to keep its doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the tour, Daines was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work supporting small businesses like Proof Research amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. Daines was instrumental in securing funding for many Montana small businesses like Proof Research through the PPP, which provided 23,900 Montana businesses with $1.8 billion in loans. Proof
Daines to Bullock: Carbon Pricing Proposal Will Kill Montana Jobs, Must be Rejected to Protect our Way of Life
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to Governor Steve Bullock urging him to reject any carbon-pricing proposal that would harm Montana small businesses, rural economies and jobs. “This reckless proposal is a gut punch to the over 35,000 oil, gas, and coal jobs in Montana, not to mention the thousands of manufacturing and transportation jobs that would be crippled under such policy,” Daines wrote. “Montanans rely on these jobs to support their families and revenues from these industries support our schools, communities, and essential services.” To read the full letter, click HERE. The Climate Solutions
Daines Statement on the Passing of Bozeman Firefighting Pilot Tom Duffy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after learning Tom Duffy, a firefighting pilot from Bozeman, tragically died while fighting the White River Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. “I am saddened to hear about the passing of Bozeman’s very own Tom Duffy,” Daines said. “Tom Duffy tragically passed fighting the fires at Mt. Hood National Forest in service of the people of Oregon. Cindy and I offer our prayers to Tom’s family and loved ones.” ###
Daines Tours Alliance for Youth Resource Center in Great Falls
GREAT FALLS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today toured the Youth Resource Center at the Alliance for Youth in Great Falls to discuss the importance of services for homeless youth and those struggling with substance abuse issues. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. Alliance for Youth helps support homeless youth and youth struggling with substance abuse issues by providing access to resources and community programs to those in need. Daines was instrumental in securing funding for the organization through the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided 23,900 Montana businesses with $1.8 billion in loans. Daines is committed to supporting community-based
Investigation into Conservation Easement Scandal Underscores Importance of Daines’ Bipartisan Bill
U.S. SENATE – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today concluded an investigation into the abuse of conservation easement tax benefits, further highlighting the need for reform and Daines’ bipartisan bill. Daines has been a leader on this issue, introducing bipartisan legislation to crack down on bad actors abusing the system. “The abuse of the charitable conservation easement tax incentive must be put to an end. In light of the conclusions of the Finance Committee’s report, I am urging the Senate to take up my legislation and put a stop to this fraudulent behavior once and for all,” Daines said. “My bipartisan
Daines Tours Adaptive Performance Center in Billings, Stresses Importance of Services for Disabled Veterans
BILLINGS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today met with local leaders, volunteers and veterans at the Adaptive Performance Center in Billings to talk about the importance of services for Montana’s disabled veterans. Daines has been pushing the VA to provide grant funding for the Adaptive Performance Center to help support Montana veterans. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. Veterans who are amputees, para/quadriplegics and those who suffer from PTSD, depression and anxiety utilize this facility because the equipment and classes offered are adapted to their physical abilities. This center aims to alleviate veterans’ pain and improve cognitive function while
Daines Calls for Hearing on Bipartisan Forest Management Reform Bill
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee calling for a hearing as soon as possible on his bipartisan forest management reform legislation. This comes on the heels of a meeting in Kalispell where stakeholders voiced their strong support for seeing this bill signed into law. “Our states are currently experiencing severe wildfires, which have only been exacerbated by the challenges of fighting these natural disasters during COVID-19,” Daines wrote. “Given that the National Wildfire Preparedness Level has increased to Level 4, and California and Montana are in the midst
Daines Secures Over $2.9 Million for Rail Infrastructure Project in Butte
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Economic Development Administration will be directing $2,974,333 for the construction of a new rail line within Butte-Silver Bow Industrial Park to support jobs and growth in Southwest Montana. “This new rail line in Butte will help improve Montana’s transportation infrastructure needs and support jobs in the local community,” Daines said. “I’m grateful to have worked with the Administration to secure this much needed boost for the Port of Montana in Butte Silver-Bow County.” The additional rail space will provide opportunities for Montana businesses lacking direct rail access to ship and
Daines Secures Over $700,000 for Montana State Fire Chiefs’ Association
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be directing $710,000 for the Montana State Fire Chiefs’ Association to assist in the recruitment and retention of fire personnel. “This critical funding will ensure that Montana fire departments have the resources needed to recruit and retain firefighters to keep our communities safe,” Daines said. “I’m glad to have worked to secure this funding and I will continue working to ensure our brave firefighters have the support they need.” Daines voted to secure funding for this effort through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and