Daines, Feinstein Developing Major, Bipartisan Forestry Legislation
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following joint statement on bipartisan legislation they are developing to protect public safety by expediting and expanding the removal of dead, dying and hazardous trees in national forests: “The 2017 and 2018 fire seasons brought unspeakable loss and grief to California and Montana communities. Unfortunately, millions of acres of forests in our states and across the West remain at high risk of catastrophic wildfires, and there is strong consensus that fire seasons will only get worse. We believe additional resources are urgently needed to protect our communities
Daines Votes No on Budget Deal, Slams Out of Control Government Spending
U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on his vote against increasing the federal debt ceiling and government spending: “I voted no on the budget deal today. It is absolutely irresponsible for Washington to increase the limit on the nation’s credit card while busting the budget and increasing government spending by hundreds of billions with no effort to reform out of control spending and deficits,” Daines said. “We need reforms like my Balanced Budget Accountability Act that holds Congress accountable by withholding their pay if they don’t pass a budget that balances.” Background: Daines has always been
Daines Secures Over $3 Million in Funding for Billings Logan International and Miles City Airport
U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $3,563,796 will be directed towards strengthening Montana’s air travel infrastructure in Billings and Miles City. “Having the necessary resources to support our air infrastructure is important for Montana’s economy,” Daines said. “These grants will help support Montana jobs, strengthen our tourism industry and make it easier for folks from all across the country to come to enjoy all Big Sky Country has to offer.” Miles City Airport will receive $365,940. Billing Logan International will receive $3,197,856 The funding is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Department of Transportation. As a
President Trump Signs Daines’ Bill for Nursing Moms Into Law
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated his bipartisan legislation, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act, being signed into law by President Trump. Daines’ bill requires designated breastfeeding rooms in federal buildings. “This is great news for nursing moms all over Montana and our country,” Daines said. “It’s long overdue that Montana moms have access to a private, clean, and safe place to nurse their newborn babies. I’m glad to have led this fight, and I thank President Trump for signing my bill into law.” To download audio statement click HERE. To download SOTVO, click HERE. The Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers
Daines Votes for Major Prescription Drug Pricing Reform to Lower Costs for Montanans, Save Taxpayers Billions
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance the bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (PDPRA) out of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. This major bipartisan prescription drug pricing reform package will help reduce out-of-pocket costs and lower prescription drug costs for Montanans. The package also saves Montanans and taxpayers over $100 billion. “From Great Falls to Miles City to Libby, Montanans are paying far too much for the medicine they need,” Daines said. “As Montana’s lone voice on the U.S. Senate Finance committee, I have made it one of my top priorities to lower prescription drug costs for Montanans.
Daines Introduces Three Bipartisan Bills to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Montanans
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced three bipartisan bills to increase transparency in the complex drug pricing system and lower prescription drug prices for Montanans. “As I travel across Montana, one of the biggest concerns I hear about is the outrageous and high cost of prescription drugs for Montana families and seniors,” Daines said. “These bipartisan bills will go a long way to lower prescription drug costs for Montanans by ensuring savings are going to consumers instead of lining the pockets of pharmacy middlemen. It will also help Montana seniors have greater access to their community pharmacy for needed medications.”
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Online Booking Scams
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams. “Montana’s booming tourism industry is a critical part of our economy and provides high paying jobs for our communities,” Daines said. “It’s important that visitors and travelers to our state are not scammed and must have the assurances that the hotel room they booked will be there when they arrive. That’s why I introduced my bipartisan bill, to help stop online booking scams to protect Montana jobs, tourism economy and the folks who visit our great state.” The Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2019
Daines: We Must Protect Montana Seniors, Stop Nursing Home Abuse
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Finance Committee Hearing emphasized the need to combat abuse and neglect in Montana’s nursing homes, including in a facility in Lewistown. Click HERE to download “When it comes to family members making the decision to find a nursing home for a loved one,” Daines said. “The last thing they should be worried about is whether their mom or dad, or grandfather or grandmother, will be safe from abuse in their new home… it’s time to push past the status quo.” Daines, while recognizing there are high quality nursing homes
Daines to Combat CWD Transmissions, Protect Montana’s Outdoor Economy and Wildlife
U.S. SENATE – Last week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines cosponsored the Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act which requires the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Interior secretaries to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences to review current data and best management practices from federal and state agencies regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) transmissions and produce a report detailing the findings and recommendations for countering CWD. “CWD is a terror to Montana’s wildlife and livestock,” Daines said. “This legislation is about protecting Montana’s outdoor economy and countering the spread of disease on both our