Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced he will cosponsor and support legislation to reform the criminal justice system after working to ensure meth and sex offender provisions were included in the bill.  “Meth use has skyrocketed in Montana. We need to make sure we have every tool available to fight against an epidemic that is tearing families apart and increasing violent crimes in our state,” Daines said. “I’m glad to have worked to ensure high level meth dealers and sex offenders are excluded from the benefits of the First Step Act to help protect Montana families and communities. I’m happy to cosponsor this bill.” The bill,

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her years of service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana’s education system.  Yesterday, Daines spoke about Nieskens on the floor of the U.S. Senate.   Watch HERE Download HERE  Daines’ speech in the Congressional Record is available here. Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her tremendous service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana’s education system. Hannah grew up spending time in Montana with her family, and then was

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed revisions to the Obama era’s job-killing Clean Power Plan (CPP).   “The EPA Power Plan was another example of President Obama and Gina McCarthy regulating by having the tail wagging the dog. Their standards were unattainable and did nothing to clean up the environment and instead killed high paying jobs,” Daines said. “Today’s action by the Trump administration will help save Montana jobs and help create affordable and reliable energy across the country. I’m thankful for EPA Administrator Wheeler and President Trump for stepping up to the plate.”  As part of

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $22 million in grant funding for US Highway 93 in Kalispell, and the Missouri River Crossing Project. As a member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Daines secured the funding through the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant programs. “From driving to work every day to welcoming visitors at Glacier National Park, this infrastructure is critical to Montana’s economy and jobs,” Daines said.“I’m thrilled to have secured these funds for Kalispell and Toston and I look forward to seeing these projects get started!” The funding

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 14 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. service academies. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of four of the nation’s service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.  “As a United States Senator, it is one of my greatest honors to nominate young men and women from Montana to attend one of

U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for “Next Generation 3.0” contracts for large airtankers for fire support. These airtankers will be responsible for delivering retardant in fire suppression efforts nationwide. “Large airtankers are a critical tool in the fight to contain wildland fires,” Daines said. “I am thankful the Forest Service has responded to our request to issue the solicitation so our brave firefighters will have the fastest, most cost-effective airtankers into the future.” “I appreciate the Forest Service responding to our request to issue the solicitation

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today honored dr. George Mulcaire-Jones for his dedication and commitment to serving folks in Butte and surrounding areas. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress.  Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Click HERE to download video The next step is for the agreement to come before Congress for consideration. “I’m very pleased to see President Trump sign the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today,” Daines said. “While the agreement still needs to come before Congress for approval, this is the next step towards finalizing trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico, and is critical to providing certainty  for Montana farmers, ranchers and businesses. I’ve been actively working with the administration and my colleagues to make sure we get this