Press Releases

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today signed an amicus brief, Amici Curiae South Dakota v. Wayfair, which urges the Supreme Court to rule against allowing states to implement an internet sales tax that would harm small businesses and consumers.  “The Internet sales tax is a misguided policy that would raise costs for consumers and harm small businesses that are trying to break into new markets and create jobs,” said Daines. Background: On March 13, 2018, Daines led a bipartisan coalition in opposition to ongoing attempts to sneak the Internet sales tax, which would mandate small businesses to collect sales tax

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to allow construction of a new Intake Diversion Dam. Construction of the dam was previously halted by a lower court’s ruling against the Yellowstone Irrigation Project. “This is a win for the four hundred farms that depend on the Yellowstone Irrigation Project to irrigate their over 50,000 acres of cropland,” said Daines. “The actions of environmental extremists should not be put before our farmers and the countless families they feed.” Background: On July 20, 2017, Daines secured language in the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations

U.S. CONGRESS —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced academy nominee Erik Manning’s offer of appointment from the U.S. Military Academy. Erik lives in Bozeman, Montana and attends Bozeman High School. “Erik has proven himself as a leader through his service and sacrifice,” said Daines. “I know he would continue to lead by example and make Montana proud at West Point.” “Congratulations to Erik on his offer of appointment to West Point. Erik is an outstanding scholar, accomplished athlete, and student leader at Bozeman High School,” Gianforte said. “I look forward to tracking his continued success, and have

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