Press Releases

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte announced the following West Point Nominee of appointment: Amanda Lynn Martin who attends Harlowtown High School and is from Two Dot Montana. “I commend Amanda on making it into West Point, I know she will represent Montana well,” said Daines. “As an outstanding student and leader, she will continue to excel in all she does.” “I congratulate Amanda for her offer of appointment to West Point. Given her tremendous background, Amanda will represent Montana and serve our country with great honor and pride,” said Gianforte.   ###

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the announced agreement between Cloud Peak Energy and JERA Trading to supply coal from Montana-based Spring Creek Mine to two power plants currently under construction in Japan. “This is exciting news for Montana jobs, including tribal jobs, and state and local tax coffers as well. Montana coal is high quality and low sulphur, high efficiency, and it’s playing an important role in meeting global demand for low-cost energy,” said Daines. “Unfortunately, the lack of export infrastructure is holding back our Montana mines from being able to fully meet the growing demand. It’s time

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Religious Freedom Day by introducing a resolution to celebrate and reaffirm the role of religious freedom as a fundamental human and Constitutional right. “The first freedom protected under the Bill of Rights is religious freedom, giving every American the right to be free to live and work in accordance with their religious beliefs free from fear of government restrictions,” said Daines. “With all the international and domestic unrest our society faces, this resolution reminds our country that for 232 years, we have stood strong for religious freedom and must continue doing so.”   The resolution

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announcement that the Canada lynx may have recovered to the point where it could be delisted as an endangered species.  The Service today released the results of a scientific review indicating the Canada lynx may no longer require protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to recovery. Based on the findings of this review, the Service has announced its intention to develop a proposed rule to delist the Canada lynx. “This report is exciting news and the result of two decades of collaborative work between

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by supporting legislation to crackdown on online sex trafficking. “Sex trafficking is a growing problem in Montana,” said Daines. “We must take steps now to stop this abuse and protect vulnerable members of our community.” The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act eliminates federal liability protections for websites that knowingly assist, support or facilitate online sex trafficking. Additionally, it allows state and local prosecutors to prosecute websites that violate federal sex trafficking laws. Earlier today, Senator Daines spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in recognition of

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the United States Department of Agriculture responded to his request to extend the deadline for Montana farmers and ranchers seeking additional relief from last year’s drought and wildfires.  “Montana farmers and ranchers have faced severe conditions and need flexibility,” said Daines. “I thank Secretary Perdue for recognizing the severe conditions that Montana producers have faced and for providing these flexibilities. Additional disaster relief funding is needed to help Montana’s agriculture community rebuild and continue feeding the country.” The Emergency Conservation Program is a USDA program that helps farmers and ranchers repair damage

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Senate and House colleagues in calling for reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to better protect Americans’ privacy. Watch the video HERE. Download the video HERE. Daines is also a cosponsor of the USA RIGHTS Act of 2017, which reforms government surveillance programs to balance Americans’ privacy with effective national security. ###

President Champions Daines Priorities to Support Rural Economy  U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s release of the Agriculture (Ag) and Rural Prosperity Task Force report, which includes initiatives Daines championed to support Montana’s rural economy.  “Montana farmers and ranchers put food on America’s tables” said Daines. “As the President highlighted today, our rural communities are vitally important to the success of our nation.  I will continue to fight for rural development, infrastructure, telehealth and other critical issues for rural Montana.” As Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, Senator Daines has focused on initiatives to improve the rural