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Daines Urges EPA to Prioritize Montana in Superfund Sites Selection  U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt urging him to ensure Montana is represented in the Administrator’s Top Ten list of Superfund sites which will receive the Administrator’s utmost attention. “With 17 National Priorities List (NPL) sites and one proposed NPL site in Montana, including some of the most expansive in the nation, there is a clear need for at least one Montana site to be among those to which you will pay utmost attention,” wrote Daines.  In July, U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured his recommendations for improving the Superfund program in the

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted in support of the Senate Tax Cuts and Job Act to increase wages, grow jobs and give back Americans their hard-earned dollars. “We are one step closer to a once in a generation opportunity to reignite economic growth, grow jobs and increase wages for Montana farmers, ranchers, small businesses owners and working families.” Daines said. “I worked hard to increase tax relief for Main Street businesses that are responsible for two-thirds of all new jobs. The updated Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes more than 100 billion in additional tax cuts for Main Street businesses,

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced plans to support the Senate tax cuts bill after securing additional tax cuts for Main Street businesses in Montana and across the country. “After weeks of fighting for Main Street businesses including Montana’s farmers and ranchers, I’ve decided to support the Senate tax cut bill which provides significant tax relief for Main Street businesses” said Daines. “With 68% of Montana’s jobs created by Main Street businesses, this is much needed relief that will help spur economic growth and provide higher paying jobs.” ###

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after announcing plans to move the Senate tax cuts bill to the U.S. Senate floor for debate. “There has been some good progress for Main Street businesses in the tax cut bill,” said Daines. “I was able to secure more than 60 billion in tax cuts for Main Street businesses. These Main Street businesses will be able to provide more jobs and higher wages in Montana and across the country. I’ve seen enough progress to vote yes to move the debate forward.”  Background:   The $60 billion in tax cuts for Main Street

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s current tax plan. “When Congress took on tax cuts, we promised to create more high paying jobs and to grow the economy” said Daines. “I want to see changes to the tax cut bill that ensure main street businesses are not put at a competitive disadvantage against large corporations.  Two-thirds of our job creation comes from main street businesses and I’m doing what I can to make sure all of America is stronger and more competitive.  Before I can support this bill, this improvement needs to be made. I remain optimistic and will continue

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured a 30-day extension to the comment period of proposed fee increase for our National Parks, following a letter sent to the Acting Director of the National Park Service, Mike Reynolds.  “It is critical that Montanans and Americans can afford to enjoy Montana’s national treasures,” Daines stated. “A fee increase of this magnitude needs enough time for Montanans and our visitors to have their voices heard.” On November 14, Daines sent a letter to the Acting Director of the National Park Service, Mike Reynolds, asking for an extension of the public comment

 U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s announcement regarding plans to dismantle harmful internet regulations implemented under the Obama Administration and return to a light-touch regulatory system that allows the internet economy to thrive. “Some of America’s greatest companies were born on the internet,” said Daines. “By dismantling harmful internet regulations, American companies will have an open internet that allows their business, and our economy, to grow.”  Daines introduced the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act in both the 114th and 115th Congress, which exempts small businesses from enhanced transparency requirements.  He also led a bipartisan, bicameral effort urging the FCC to take

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded United Airlines’ announcement to offer direct flights from Missoula (MSO) and Glacier Park (FCA) in Montana to Los Angeles (LAX). “Tourism is a critical part of the Montana economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs,” said Daines. “Having more flight options means less expensive airfare for Montana families and more businesses opportunities for the Treasure State.”   “This new flight is an excellent opportunity for travelers to access Los Angeles, in addition easy access for southern Californians to witness the beauty of Montana,”said Cris Jensen, airport director at Missoula International Airport. We are thankful

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led seven Senators from the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest in sending a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer, urging them to address India’s unfair trade practices affecting American dry pea producers. The letter calls on Indian Prime Minister Modi to reverse or delay the implementation of a 50 percent tariff on all dry pea imports and requests that until such actions are taken, USDA take appropriate steps to mitigate the negative impacts of the tariff on farmers.   “India is the top export market for U.S. dry peas,” the Members wrote. “Unless this decision