Press Releases

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

  U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kirstjen Nielsen.   “Kirstjen Nielsen is an eminently qualified leader who understands the threats facing our nation and will tackle those challenges head-on,” Daines stated. “I look forward to working with Ms. Nielsen to secure our borders and keep Americans safe.” Daines and Nielsen discussed strengthening cybersecurity, specifically addressing the threat facing students and families in the Flathead Valley, combatting meth abuse and securing the Northern border and Southern border. On October 11, 2017, Daines released a statement on Nielsen’s

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated National Forest Products Week by highlighting the important impact forestry has on Montana’s economy.  Montana’s National Forests are a treasured part of the state’s heritage for generations and provide timber-surrounded counties with good-paying jobs and a vital revenue source to fund schools and infrastructure projects.   National Forest Products Week occurs the third week in October as designated by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week each year. The Montana Legislature established this week in 2011 to

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on National Parks, today applauded action taken by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to create an action plan to combat the widespread and pervasive culture of harassment and discrimination throughout the National Park Service (NPS). “Our National Parks must be a safe place to work for all employees – free of harassment,” Daines stated.  “I have always said culture starts at the top, and I am glad Secretary Zinke is attacking this issue head-on. I will remain vigilant in our oversight on this issue toward ending

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s intention to nominate Kirstjen Nielsen for the position of Secretary of Homeland Security.  “Ms. Nielsen knows the Department inside and out and her experience will be beneficial in guiding Homeland Security forward, especially with her knowledge of cybersecurity issues,” Daines stated. “I look forward to meeting Ms. Nielsen and speaking with her about keeping Americans safe. We need to confirm a Secretary of Homeland Security quickly without partisan obstruction.”  Daines is a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which has jurisdiction for

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Braden Matzinger for his compassionate heart and entrepreneurial spirit in helping our state recover from a devastating wildfire season.     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 form on Daines’ website: http://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/email-steve The