Press Releases

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced a $2,726,888.00 federal grant to improve Missoula’s bus system. “Strengthening Missoula’s bus transportation system will continue to put Missoula on the map as one of the nation’s most livable cities and attract new businesses,” said Daines. The grant will be used to replace old busses and improve bus stops. ###

Registration now open at https://mtenergysummit.com/ U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced registration for the Montana Energy Summit 2018 is now open. The summit will take place in Billings on May 30th and 31st, 2018 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Guest speakers and panel discussions will be announced in the coming weeks. To register for the Summit, click here.  “Montana energy means energy dominance and high-paying Montana jobs,” Daines stated. “In Billings, on May 30th and 31st, folks across our state will have the opportunity to focus on unlocking Montana’s energy potential. To register, visit www.mtenergysummit.com.”  Download remarks here. Members of the media are welcome to attend.

U.S. CONGRESS – Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte have announced the dates and times of their annual Academy and ROTC Days this year. The free events will take place in Great Falls, Missoula and Billings and are open to Montana students interested in attending a military academy or pursuing a career in the military.  These events give students and their families the opportunity to discuss the military academy application process with representatives from Daines’, Tester’s and Gianforte’s offices, as well as officials from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy,

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service issued a draft of an Environmental Assessment supporting the proposed 20-year mineral withdrawal in the Emigrant Crevice area. “I am glad that after an extensive process, driven by public input, the U.S. Forest Service is following the local community’s wishes to protect this area that is critical to Montana’s outdoor economy,” said Daines. “I will continue to explore opportunities to move forward with permanent protections.”  Publication of the Environmental Assessment initiates a 30 day public comment period which ends April 29th. Public comments will be

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Admiral Ronny Jackson as the new secretary of Veterans Affairs.  “I appreciate Secretary Shulkin’s years of service,” said Daines. “Montana’s veterans deserve strong leadership at Veterans Affairs. Admiral Ronny Jackson is a highly regarded patriot and I look forward to working with him to provide high quality of care and exceptional service to the Montanans who have sacrificed for our country.”  ###

Bills would expand Amber alert systems on Indian reservations and strengthen educational resources  U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after two of his bills to strengthen tribal security through amber alert systems and increase educational resources for Native American students passed the Senate late last night. Daines’ bill to strengthen Amber alert systems now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Too many young people have gone missing in tribal communities,” said Daines. “This bill will help save lives and prevent future abductions by giving law enforcement the ability to act quickly

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Trump’s announcement naming Ambassador John Bolton as his next National Security Advisor. “I know Ambassador Bolton will serve our country well as National Security Advisor,” said Daines. “I thank H.R. McMasater for his over 30 years of service and look forward to working with Ambassador Bolton to strengthen our national security.”   ###

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today was named the Senate 2017 Taxpayer Super Hero by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste. “Montanan’s deserve to keep their hard-earned money in their own pockets,” said Daines. “I’m honored to be named the Senate Taxpayer Super Hero and I’ll continue to fight on behalf of taxpayers across Montana and our nation.”’   The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste released their 2017 Congressional Ratings yesterday. Members are scored based on how well they defend taxpayer interests. Members ranked with a score of 100% are named Taxpayer Super Hero. For the

U.S. SENATE — During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on rural water infrastructure, U.S. Senator Steve Daines demanded action on projects to deliver clean and reliable drinking water to rural Montana communities. During the hearing, Tim Petty, the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, affirmed his commitment to work with Daines to ensure that the needs of rural communities in Montana are not overlooked when it comes to providing a clean and reliable water supply. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE.  “Clean and reliable water is a basic necessity for all