Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured $7.23 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund in the 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Act.  These critical funds are used for Fire Management Assistance Grants, which Montana applies for after devastating wildfires. “Montana’s wildfires and floods have harmed families and cost our state millions,” said Daines. “These important funds will help communities rebuild and address Montana’s unique challenges.” Daines also secured additional Montana wins in appropriations bills, including additional disaster relief funding, provisions to combat the trafficking of meth across borders and initiatives to preserve rural post offices. The

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today condemned the United States Supreme Court decision allowing states to implement an Internet sales tax on small businesses physically located outside of the state’s borders. The 5-4 decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair will increase tax burdens on small businesses and raise prices for consumers. This decision could lead to Internet retailers in all states being forced to become tax collectors for over 10,000 tax jurisdictions across the country. “Today’s Supreme Court decision means unnecessary and complex burdens on small businesses, as well as a tax increase on consumers across the country,” said Daines.

Moving Senate candidates to the ‘E-file’ system would save taxpayers nearly $900,000 a year  U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the U.S. Senate floor to urge his colleagues to support moving Senate candidates to electronically file their campaign finance reports. U.S. Senate candidates are currently the only federal candidates that do not use an electronic filing system. Last week, Daines, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, secured a provision in the 2019 Fiscal Year Legislative Branch Appropriations Act to move Senate candidates to the ‘E-file’ system. The appropriations bill will now move to the Senate floor

U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced $100,000 in grants for Montana Community Health Centers in Libby and Great Falls. “These grants will help residents of Libby and Great Falls get access to critical care,” said Daines. “Community Health Centers provide important services and help contribute to the wellbeing of thousands of Montanans.” The following Community Health Centers received grants from the Department of Health and Human Services: County of Lincoln, Libby: $50,000.00 Alliance for Youth, Great Falls: $50,000.00 Background: On February 6, 2018, Daines joined a bipartisan press conference with House and Senate colleagues, patients, and health center advocates

U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced $100,000 in federal grants to address local drug crises and emerging drug abuses in Great Falls and Lincoln County. The Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance in Great Falls and the Lincoln County Unite for Youth Coalition will both receive $50,000 to support the communities’ efforts to combat local drug use, especially among youth. “Montana’s meth and drug epidemic has taken lives and destroyed families,” said Daines. “These critical funds will help Montana combat drug use and rebuild impacted communities.” Methamphetamine Crisis in Montana: Montana saw a 427 percent increase in methamphetamine violations from 2010-2015.

U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines commemorated national Flag Day by highlighting his Constitutional Amendment to prohibit the burning of the American flag. He also recognized the sacrifice of American veterans and the symbolic importance of the American flag to freedom and liberty by honoring Flag Day on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Daines issued a report detailing 50 recent offensive acts on the American flag. Read the report HERE. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. Excerpt from prepared remarks: “Thousands of brave and selfless men and women have given their lives in service to our country. And in