Daines, Gianforte Introduce Legislation to Protect Montana Forest Projects from Fringe Environment Extremists
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today introduced legislation that will cut red tape and protect forest management projects from litigation. “Time is of the essence to properly manage our forests,” said Daines. “Fringe environmental extremists have kept solutions at bay and that’s why I’m introducing legislation that will cut excessive red tape and protect forest management projects from getting caught in the litigation process.” “The disastrous Cottonwood decision has put Montana timber workers out of work and forced our communities to face more severe wildfires. Cottonwood made it easier for environmental extremists to unnecessarily
DAINES: We Must Permanently Reauthorize LWCF
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced an amendment that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). If not renewed LWCF will expire at the end of September. “LWCF is critical to Montana jobs and our outdoor way of life. Our children and grandchildren are counting on us to preserve America’s outdoor heritage. I will fight at every opportunity for its permanent reauthorization.” said Daines. The amendment would modify the Interior Appropriations Act of 2018, which the Senate is considering on the floor today, to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Background: Daines has
Daines Video Statement on Senate Passage of East Rosebud
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after the final passage of the Montana delegation’s bill to designate East Rosebud Creek as Wild and Scenic. It will now be sent to the President for signature. Senator Daines has worked tirelessly over five years on the passage of this bill. Watch HERE Download HERE The bill designates two sections, totaling 20 miles, of the creek that run entirely though Forest Service land. East Rosebud Creek originates in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and flows out to the prairie where it joins the Yellowstone River just west of Columbus. No
Daines Pushes Agriculture Under Secretary Nominee To Commit to Forest Reform
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today pushed Mr. James E. Hubbard, nominee to be the next Agriculture Undersecretary of Natural Resources and Environment, to commit to addressing the barriers to forest management. If confirmed, Mr. Hubbard would oversee the U.S. Forest Service. Watch HERE Download HERE “I’m fighting for 3 buckets of reforms: reducing red tape; combating fringe litigation; and increasing the partnership between the Forest Service and State Foresters in managing our National Forests. And while recent legislation included good reforms, I want to say very clearly that Congress should and must do much, much, much more.”
Daines: Statement on the Confirmation of Robert Wilkie as New VA Secretary
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the confirmation of Robert Wilkie as the new Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: “The sacrifices made by Montana’s veterans should be honored and their commitment to our democracy has earned them our respect. As President Lincoln noted in his second inaugural address, we have duty ‘to care for him who shall have borne the battle…” “I am confident Secretary Robert Wilkie is the right individual to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs and that he will ensure Montana (and all U.S.) veterans are getting the
Senate Western Caucus Demands Prompt Confirmation of Nominees Critical to the West
U.S. SENATE —Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (MT), today led members of the Senate Western Caucus in demanding U.S. Senate leadership to prioritize confirmation of nominees to the West. In a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Daines and nine U.S. Senators of the Senate Western Caucus drew attention to the languishing nominations of Susan Combs to be Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior (DOI); Jeff Clark to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division at the Department of Justice
Daines: U.S. Must Protect U.S. Diplomats
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement in response to the Administration discussing allowing Russians to interrogate United States diplomats. “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request to interrogate United States officials is absurd. American diplomats are serving our country abroad and oftentimes in dangerous places. They need to know that the United States government has their back. President Trump should deny any requests to turn over Ambassador Mike McFaul to Russia,” said Daines.
Daines, Gianforte Applaud Announcement of Kootenai National Forest Restoration Project
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applauded the Forest Service’s announcement that they will sign the Cub Creek Salvage Project located on the Cabinet Ranger District in Sanders County. “Last year’s wildfires devastated our forests and harmed communities,” said Daines. “This critical project will restore areas on the Kootenai National Forest devastated by last year’s Cub Creek Fire while supporting good-paying Montana timber jobs.” “Montana survived last year’s devastating wildfire season, but over a million acres burned, leaving smoke hanging in the air and threatening our health,” Gianforte said. “The Cub Creek Salvage Project will begin crucial salvage
Daines Stands With ICE
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor to thank the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for all the work they are doing and will continue to do to protect Americans. Download Here Watch Here Background: On July 13, 2018 Senator Daines sponsored a resolution supporting ICE. Remarks as prepared: ICE agents keep our borders secure and I want to thank them for the important work they are doing Far too many people are coming into our country illegally and putting the safety and security of American citizens at risk