Press Releases

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today called on the Department of Interior to continue working to expediently address sexual harassment and workplace environment issues within the Department. During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the Department of Interior budget, Daines received confirmation from Secretary Ryan Zinke that the Department of Interior has established protocols to ensure that instances of workplace harassment within Department agencies are reported and addressed. “It is critical that processes are in place that hold perpetrators of workplace harassment accountable,” Daines stated following today’s hearing. “I appreciate Secretary Zinke’s commitment to removing

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted his request to continue exempting agriculture and livestock haulers from its electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate. “Montana agriculture and livestock haulers are the wheels behind Montana’s economy,” said Daines. “I will continue working with Secretary Chao so we can find a path forward that will keep our roads safe while also allowing Montana’s agriculture community to continue growing and creating local jobs.” Montana agriculture and livestock haulers have raised numerous concerns regarding the impact of electronic logging devices, including concerns over increased stress placed on livestock and

Grant expected to create 62 jobs, $150,000 in private investment U.S. SENATE — Senator Steve Daines today announced a nearly $500,000 investment to boost high-speed Internet accessibility in Eureka, Montana.    “Improved high-speed Internet connectivity will greatly benefit Eureka by growing existing businesses, creating new economic opportunities and supporting new, good-paying jobs,” Daines stated. “This investment will allow InterBel Telephone Cooperative to continue their mission of supporting Lincoln County’s communications needs and will help expand the economic diversity of the region.”  With Daines’ support, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded InterBel Telephone Cooperative (ITC) an Economic Development Association (EDA) grant to

U.S. Senate – Today, U.S. Senator Steve 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 on behalf of other cities and states when selling products over the Internet, into the upcoming government funding bill. “This bill would fundamentally change how online purchases are taxed and would impose yet another burden on Montana’s small businesses,” Daines stated during a press conference held today at the U.S. Capitol. “Under this tax Montana’s small businesses, like Big Sky Gifts out of Kalispell, would be forced to collect sales taxes for up

U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senators Steve Daines (MT), Orrin Hatch (UT), Marco Rubio (FL), Joni Ernst (IA) Bill Nelson (FL) and Dan Sullivan (AK) and students from Florida’s Parkland High School held a press conference on the STOP School Violence Act. The bill has 35 cosponsors, including 15 Democrats. This bipartisan legislation will work to secure America’s schools by implementing proven, evidence-based programs and technologies that stop school violence before it happens. “Parents deserve to know their kids are safe at school,” said Daines. “We must prevent future tragedies by passing the STOP School Violence act now.” The bill permits grants to fund evidence-based programs and practices to:

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sponsored the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act, bipartisan legislation to combat brand-name drug manufacturers’ attempts to delay competition from more affordable generic drugs. “Keeping the market competitive will increase Montanans’ access to safe, affordable drugs,” said Daines. Statements of Support: “I couldn’t be happier that Senator Daines is advocating for increased access to affordable prescriptions for everyday Montanans.  Having worked in this arena at the State level, I know how important it is for rural Montana.” – Ron Ehli, Montana State Representative, Hamilton “I would encourage you to

U.S. Senate – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released a video of his recent six-day, 26 county tour around Montana, where the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has increased wages, created jobs and helped small business owners expand and invest in new equipment. “The ink of the tax cuts bill is barely dry and already Montanans are seeing more money in their pockets,” said Daines. “More jobs and higher paychecks – that’s what real hope and change looks like.”   Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. Background: On February 23, 2018, Daines finished a four-day tax tour through 17 counties in Montana to hear

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced plans to combat unfair trade practices. “I support the President’s efforts to make better trade deals for the American worker,” said Daines. “I am relieved he has more narrowly tailored our trade sanctions, than originally proposed, however, I remain concerned that tariffs will increase costs on Montana working families, farmers and ranchers. Free, fair and smart trade is vital to protecting millions of good-paying jobs across our country.” Daines also released the following statement after 11 Trans-Pacific countries signed a revised version of the

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced a new proposal, the School Safety & Mental Health Services Improvement Act, legislation to allow 100,000 public schools, including over 800 in Montana, to improve school safety by using federal dollars for school counselors, alarm systems, security cameras and crisis intervention training.  Download the video HERE. “Parents want to know their kids are safe,” said Daines. “This bill improves school security by using federal funds for measures such as school counselors, alarm systems and training to respond to crisis. This allows our local schools to make decisions that best protect our children