Daines: Too Many Montanans Impacted by Alzheimer’s
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Daines stressed the need to do more for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Montana and across the nation. Daines highlighted his work on bipartisan legislation that will help families and patients living with the diseases. Click HERE to download video of Daines’ opening statement Daines also told stories of the heart wrenching conversations he’s had with Montanans living with both diseases. To download full video of Daines’ remarks, click HERE. More than 21,000 Montanans currently live with Alzheimers. And by 2025, that number is expected to
Daines Votes for Bipartisan LWCF Funding, Park Maintenance Backlog Bills in U.S. Senate Committee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today advanced a slate of key Montana priorities out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee including bipartisan bills that permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and help fix the maintenance backlog issue facing national parks. “What a great day in the United States Senate and what a great day in Montana. With today’s vote we are one step closer to fully funding the Land Water Conservation Fund and addressing the growing maintenance backlog in our national parks…” Daines said. Click HERE to download full video
Daines to Google: Must Protect Americans’ Privacy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting answers from Google on what procedures they are putting in place to protect Americans’ health information. “[O]ne of my top priorities in Congress is upholding the privacy rights of Montanans, and all Americans, and ensuring there are robust safeguards in place to protect sensitive patient data,” Daines wrote. “In light of recent reports regarding ‘Project Nightingale,’ I am concerned about how patient information is being collected and stored and believe it is critical that we ensure sensitive health data is handled properly and lawfully.” The letter follows recent reports that
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Bipartisan Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Clearing U.S. Senate Committee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today celebrated the advancement of their bipartisan bill designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress. “Jeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women’s suffrage and a leader young Montanans still look up to today,” Daines said. “I’m glad to see my bipartisan bill move one step closer to being signed into law so we can move forward in designating this post office in her honor.” “Jeannette Rankin was a pioneer for human rights, equality, and peace,” Tester
Daines Secures $13 Million to Kickstart Missoula BUILD Grant Project
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Missoula will receive $13 million to kickstart the first phase of their BUILD grant infrastructure project. Today’s announcement comes after months of partnership between Daines and the Missoula community. “This funding is a big first step for the Missoula BUILD grant project and the community,” Daines said. “This project is important for infrastructure in Missoula as it helps in continuing to develop the city, as well as with construction of the new Missoula Veteran’s home. I look forward to continuing to partner with the city of Missoula, and working in Congress, to ensure they receive the full
Daines Urges Key Interior Department Positions to be Filled
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to fill key leadership positions at the Department of the Interior by individuals with strong western values. “President Trump your Administration has made great steps to increase public access of public lands, conserve and protect species and responsibly develop our natural resources,” Daines wrote. “To ensure that the Department of the Interior continues to protect and enhance public access to public lands, increase revenue to the treasury and support American jobs, I urge you to nominate qualified individuals who have strong western values to
Daines, Klobuchar to Commerce Committee: Act on Bipartisan Stop Online Booking Scams Bill
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Amy Klobuchar sent a bipartisan letter to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging him to act and include their bipartisan bill, the Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2019, in the Committee’s next Executive Session. “With the rise of online bookings has come an increase in online booking scams. Fraudulent websites give the appearance of being connected to a hotel, but actually have no relationship with them,” Daines and Klobuchar wrote. “We believe that the Stop Online Booking Scams Act is a balanced, narrow and needed solution
Daines Continues Fight for LWCF Funding
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured and advanced a $30 million increase in funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) out of the U.S. Senate, which would bring the fund to $465 million. “LWCF is a critical tool that helps increase public access to public lands and preserve our Montana way of life,” Daines said. “While I am glad to see a $30 million dollar increase in funding for LWCF advance through the U.S. Senate, I remain committed and will not stop fighting until we get full funding.” The last time LWCF funding was at $465 million
Daines Secures, Advances Major Montana Priorities Out of U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance four appropriations bills out of the U.S. Senate supporting major Montana priorities including the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), law enforcement and meth prevention, wildfire prevention, Montana agriculture, addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, superfund cleanup and more. “This is about securing funding for critical priorities that are important to our Montana way of life,” Daines said. “I am honored to bring the issues that Montanans care about most to the center of the appropriations negotiations.” As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Daines