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
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment, Law-Abiding Gun Owners
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill to protect the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners. The bill would reform the Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA) to protect travelers who are transporting firearms across state lines. “This is about protecting law abiding gun owners and their right to safely transport their firearms,” Daines said. “Montanans want their 2nd Amendment rights protected and that’s what I’m fighting for.” To download audio, click HERE. Daines’ bill reforms FOPA to: Clarify the term “transport” as to include, “staying in temporary lodging overnight, stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, medical treatment, and
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