Daines Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following video statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union (SOTU) Address. To download video statement, click HERE. Daines’ special guest for this year’s SOTU was his wife of 33 years, Cindy. Click HERE to download a video of the two previewing President Trump’s address. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “Tonight, President Trump sent a clear message to Montanans, and all Americans. The state of our union is strong. “Our economy is booming. “We have the lowest unemployment in over 50 years. Middle class wages are at
Daines Statement on the Impeachment Trial of President Donald Trump
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate on the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. To watch the speech, click HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “I rise today in the very chamber where just three Presidential impeachment trials have been held over the course of our nation’s history. “President Johnson in 1868, President Clinton in 1999, and now President Trump. “I sat in this very desk the past two weeks, listening to over 65 hours of trial proceedings. “During that time, we heard from 13 witnesses, viewed 193
Daines, Gianforte Celebrate President Trump Signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today celebrated President Trump signing a trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada, also known as the USMCA, into law. Daines and Gianforte were joined by Montana State Senator Mike Cuffe (SD-1, Eureka) for the signing ceremony. To download the video, click HERE. “Just finished watching President Trump sign the historic US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at the White House,” Daines said. “Great to be here with Greg Gianforte and Mike Cuffe, and it’s a great day for Montana’s farmers and ranchers.” “What an honor to be here at
Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to Stop Pirate Broadcasters Signed into Law
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that his bipartisan Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement (PIRATE) Act was signed into law by President Trump. “Honored to have gotten this important bipartisan bill signed into law on behalf of Montana local radio and rural broadcasters,” Daines said. “Thankful to President Trump for taking action to stop illegal pirate radio operations and hold them accountable to the law.” Daines’ legislation: Gives teeth to existing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action to reduce pirate radio broadcasters. Defines Pirate Radio broadcasting as unlicensed transmission in the AM/FM frequencies Allows for enforcement sweeps, creates a
Daines Statement on the Passing of Lt. Col Ian McBeth
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after learning Lt. Col Ian McBeth of Great Falls tragically died while battling Australian wildfires. “I am saddened to hear about the passing of Lt. Col Ian McBeth,” Daines said. “Lt. Col McBeth passed in service to others, helping the people of Australia battle their wildfire crisis. My prayers are with his wife and family in Great Falls.” ###
Daines Fights to Protect Montanans from Government Spy Programs
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced he will be introducing bipartisan legislation to protect the civil liberties and privacy of Montanans from government spying programs. Daines’ bipartisan bill reforms Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act which the National Security Agency has used to create a secret mass surveillance program that swept up millions of Americans’ phone calls. “Montanans want their privacy protected. That’s why I’m fighting to protect our civil liberties and stop the federal government from interfering into our lives,” Daines said. Daines’ bipartisan Safeguarding Americans’ Private Records Act reforms Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act
Daines Secures Passage of USMCA out of U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a critical trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada, called the “USMCA,” out of the U.S. Senate. The trade agreement now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “This trade deal is a big win for our farmers, ranchers, and small businesses across Montana and the country,” Daines said. “This deal provides certainty for Montana ag and protects critical access to our two biggest trading partners. I’m thankful for President Trump’s leadership getting this done, and look forward to it being signed into law.” To
Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (Mont.), James Lankford (Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), Roy Blunt (Mo.) Mike Rounds (S.D.), James Risch (Idaho), Josh Hawley (Mo.), Thom Tillis (N.C.), Jim Inhofe (Okla.), Tom Cotton (Ark.), Mike Braun (Ind.) and Rick Scott (Fla.) introduced a resolution designating January 16th as Religious Freedom Day. This Resolution also commemorates the Virginia Statute’s for Religious Freedom’s 234th anniversary, a statute that laid the foundations for the First Amendment. “It is important we recognize and celebrate the role religious freedom has played in the history of our country and the framework of our constitution,” Daines said.
Daines Celebrates Phase One U.S.-China Trade Agreement Signing at the White House
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined President Trump at the White House for the official signing ceremony of the Phase One U.S. – China Trade Agreement. Daines was joined by Cascade County Commissioner Joe Briggs for the White House event. To watch the full video click HERE. “What an honor to be here with Commissioner Joe Briggs of Cascade County, Great Falls Montana, for this historic U.S.-China trade signing ceremony,” Daines said. “I’ll tell you what, it means billions of dollars for our ag industry which is a big deal for Montanans, so big shout out to President