Daines, Tester Congratulate Seeley’s Samuel Weisenburger on Acceptance to West Point
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today congratulated Seeley high school student Samuel Weisenburger on his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Samuel is a Shooting National Junior Olympian. In addition to being a member of the Clearwater Resource Council and the National Honor Society, he is a Leo Club leader and holds a Private Pilot License. He is active in Civil Air Patrol and attends Seeley-Swan High School. “Samuel has a strong record of leadership and is an exceptional young Montanan,” Daines said. “Congratulations to Samuel for being accepted into West Point.
Daines, Gianforte, Tester Announce Powell County Debt Settlement
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has agreed to settle the Powell County’s debt for the U.S. Coast Guard’s cleanup of the Roundhouse Site in 2014. “This is great news for Powell County,” Daines said. “I made it one of my top priorities to help reduce the massive debt facing the folks and community of Powell County. Settling this debt means protecting critical services and infrastructure in and around the community. I’m very thankful to see the Trump administration act on my
Daines Stands with Montanans and President Trump, Votes Against Impeachment
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to acquit President Donald J. Trump of two partisan impeachment articles. President Trump was acquitted by the U.S. Senate on both articles of impeachment. “I voted to acquit President Trump of the most partisan impeachment in our nation’s history. Never has the Senate been faced with articles of impeachment against a President that allege no crimes and never have we seen such a partisan presidential impeachment process. This has always been about overturning the 2016 election and trying to severely impact the 2020 election. Montanans overwhelmingly oppose this impeachment and stand with
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