Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — During National Adoption Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Diana Tolstedt of Billings for helping navigate Montanans through all aspects of the adoption process for nearly three decades.   Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here.  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

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of states taking the lead in both protecting the environment and energy development.  During yesterday’s U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the potential for oil and gas exploration and development in the non-wilderness portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Daines remarked on the important of states defining their own future, not out of state bureaucrats. “It’s a bit arrogant for folks in Washington, D.C. – folks who are a long ways away from Alaska – to be in some way dictating what Alaskans want to do,” Daines

Levels the playing field for Montana Lumber Mills U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today protected Montana jobs by working with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to levy a tariff on Canadian lumber to level the playing field for Montana lumber mills.  “Today’s announcement is putting America first and protecting the hardworking families who rely on good-paying lumber jobs,” Daines stated. “We are leveling the playing field so that the Canadians have to play by the same set of rules that Montanans do.”  Earlier this week, Daines pressed Secretary Ross to finalize these tariffs as quickly as possible during a Homeland Security

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the passing of the 22nd Governor of Montana, Judy Martz.  “Governor Martz was a woman of grit and faith who fearlessly blazed new trails from the Olympics to the Governor’s Mansion.  Judy was rarely seen without a pin of the humble turtle on her lapel and would often invoke a saying that embodied her fearlessness and courage ‘Behold the turtle, he only moves forward when his neck’s stuck out’.  Cindy and I wish her and her family prayers during this time.”    ###

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Chris Hindoien of Teton County for his work in educating Montanans serving in the National Guard or Reserve component, as well as their employers, about the rights and responsibilities associated with a military mobilization.    Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here.  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

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution – paving the way for tax reform. “Tax reform is the single most important piece of legislation that we can pass this Congress,” Daines stated. “This is exactly what the economy needs right now to keep growing and create more good-paying jobs. We must get this done – we need to put on our American jerseys and do this for the people who elected us. If we don’t get this done, frankly they should send us all home.” Earlier today,

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced a new opportunity for Montanans to share what a lower, simplified tax code means for them. The last time the tax code was updated was over 30 years ago. Montanans who want to share their story can do so by visiting Daines’ website HERE: https://www.daines.senate.gov/taxes “We need more good-paying Montana jobs – our archaic tax code is hurting Montanans and I want to know how,” Daines stated. “As Congress debates tax reform, please share your story with me on how this has impacted your family, your business and your livelihood.” ###

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released a video thanking the over 700 Montanans for attending the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit that took place at the University of Montana on October 9. Click HERE to watch the ‘thank you’ video. Click HERE to download the ‘thank you’ video.  Speakers at the Montana High Tech Jobs Summit included: Brad Smith, President, Microsoft Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Neville Ray, Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President, T-Mobile U.S. Senator John Thune, Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Jay Clayton, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange