Press Releases

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to Stop Pirate Broadcasters Heads to the President’s Desk

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bipartisan Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act passed through both chambers of Congress with overwhelming support and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This is great news for Montana local radio and rural broadcasters,” Daines said. “My bipartisan bill protects law abiding broadcasters and ensures their voices can be heard across Montana, free from the disruption and interference of illegal pirate broadcasters.” Daines’ legislation: Gives teeth to existing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action to reduce pirate radio broadcasters. Defines Pirate Radio broadcasting as

Daines Votes to Advance USMCA out of Senate Finance Committee

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance a critical trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada, called the “USMCA,” out of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.  Daines serves as Montana’s lone voice on the Committee, which has jurisdiction over international trade action, and has been a strong proponent of advancing the trade deal.   Click HERE to download full video “Today marks a very important step for farmers, ranchers, and small businesses across Montana as well as around our country,” Daines said. “Advancing this important trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico

Daines: It’s Time to Put Up or Shut Up, End Pelosi’s Impeachment Sham

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Daines today introduced a resolution to update Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment for lack of prosecution. Daines’ action is in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s unprecedented refusal to send over the articles and attempt to dictate the rules of an impeachment trial in the Senate.  To download video statement, click HERE. “It’s time to put up or shut up, and stand up to Nancy Pelosi,” Daines said. “House Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump before he was even sworn into office. First, they rushed through a

President Trump Signs Daines’ Bill Stopping Robocalls into Law

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated President Trump signing his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which works to protect Montanans from illegal robocalls, into law. “Montanans are tired of being swamped night and day by illegal robocalls,” Daines said. “I am thankful to President Trump for signing my bipartisan bill into law. This new law will protect Montanans and help stop these illegal calls.”  Click HERE to download video Daines’ bill does the following: Extends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break telemarketing restrictions Requires

Daines Votes to Support Malmstrom, Troops & Border Security

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a bipartisan bill that will help strengthen Montana’s military units, secure the southern border and combat Montana’s meth crisis. The bill also gives a 3.1% pay raise for troops. “Today I voted to give our troops a 3.1% pay raise, secure our southern border, combat Montana’s meth crisis and support Malmstrom and our national defense. This is a good day for Montana,” Daines said. The bill will now be sent to President Trump to be signed into law. Among many Montana wins, the bill does the following: Strengthens Montana’s and the

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to End Illegal Robocalls Headed to President Trump’s Desk

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines celebrated Senate passage of his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which will help protect Montanans from illegal robocalls. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “Montanans are tired of being bombarded night and day by illegal robocalls,” Daines said. “My bipartisan bill will help stop these illegal calls and protect Montanans. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.”  Daines’ bill does the following: Extends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break

Daines Statement on House Impeachment Vote

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump.    To download the full video, click HERE. “Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump and overturning the will of the American people since before he was even sworn into office,” Daines said. “This unprecedented impeachment sham has now been dumped on the lap of the United States Senate. It’s time to put an end to this and get back to work for the American people.” The articles of impeachment will now be sent to the U.S.

Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a major defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 3.1% pay raise for the military, critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Daines fought to include provisions that will preserve and protect Malmstrom’s mission, while safeguarding national security for generations to come.   “This legislation strengthens Montana’s defense priorities and gives our men and women in uniform a much deserved 3.1% pay raise,” Daines said. “This is about peace through strength. Our nuclear deterrents

Daines Announces Over $213,000 to Help End Veterans Homelessness in Missoula

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $213,744 will go towards ending veterans homelessness in Missoula through the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. “The fact that we have veterans living on the streets with nowhere to turn is heartbreaking,” Daines said. “This grant will help get our homeless veterans in Missoula off the streets and provide them with greater access to the resources and services they need.” Daines voted for the funding in the appropriations process. To follow Daines’ latest actions on veterans issues, click HERE. ###