Daines Reinforces American Values of Life, Family, National Sovereignty
Introduces Resolution Calling on President Biden to Rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines introduced a Senate resolution today to celebrate the third anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration and urged President Biden to add the United States as a signatory to the coalition of now 36 countries making a shared commitment to defending life, the family and national sovereignty. “The Geneva Consensus Declaration represents a shared commitment to the universal principles of life, family, and national sovereignty—ideals that the American people hold dear. On this third anniversary of the GCD, it is incredible to see 36 countries remain steadfast in this fight. While President Biden sadly withdrew
Daines Secures Tech Hub Designation for Montana
Through Daines’ “Endless Frontier Act” Montana Will Lead Country to Boost Tech Industry U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that following the passage of his bipartisan “Endless Frontier Act,” Montana has been selected as a Regional Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration and will receive funds to invest in Montana’s technology sector, help win the race against China, create good-paying jobs and boost the economy. “Today’s announcement is another milestone for Montana, speaks volumes about the quality of our workforce and further solidifies our standing as a leading hub for cutting edge technology and research in the country. From optics and photonics
Daines Introduces Bill to Use Iranian Assets to Rebuild Israel after Hamas Attacks
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Fortify Israel Act” to reallocate the $6 billion of frozen Iranian assets into an account for Israel to utilize for defense purposes. “As the Iranian-backed terror group Hamas continues its barbaric attacks against the Israeli people, the United States must stand firmly by our biggest ally in the Middle East,” Daines said. “The United States must not only restrict Iran’s access to Biden’s $6 billion ransom payment but also repurpose those funds to help Israel recover from these horrific actions.” This bill also ensures that other frozen Iranian assets outside the $6 billion cannot be released or
Daines: Secure Our Border, Enforce the Rule of Law
“If Joe Biden and the Democrats won’t secure the border now, when are they ever going to do it?” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference implored the Biden administration to secure the southern border amid Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel last week. To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. “Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen. “Why did I just name off those countries? This is not an exhaustive list. I was at the southern border on Wednesday,
Daines Introduces Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Giving Palestinians American Visas or Gaining Entry Through Administration’s Parole Program
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the “Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission Act,” or the “GAZA Act,” which prevents the Biden administration from granting visas to holders of Palestinian Authority passports. Additionally, the bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from granting those individuals entry to the U.S. through the agency’s parole program. “During my recent trip to the southern border, I learned that since October 1, Border Patrol encountered people from Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, among others. They apprehended more than 151 people whose names appeared on the terror watch list in fiscal year 2023. Given the recent terror attacks
Daines Slams Biden for Funding World’s Leading Sponsor of Terror
“Biden’s ransom payment made to the Iranians shows you what his true colors are” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today slammed President Biden for paying Iran $6 billion and called on the administration to immediately freeze these funds amidst terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “Six weeks ago, I was in Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. I was probably the last Senator to have met with the Prime Minister prior to the attacks of October 7th from Hamas. “While I was on that visit, I went up to the border with Lebanon to see the Hezbollah terror
Daines to Introduce Bill to Immediately Freeze $6 Billion Payment to Iran Amidst Terror Attacks Against Israel
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined his colleagues in announcing they will introduce and seek unanimous consent to pass legislation to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion in funds that the Biden administration released in August. This follows the terrorist attacks against Israel committed by Iranian-backed Hamas. “Just weeks ago, the Biden administration paid out $6 billion to Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. This week, we have witnessed horrific attacks on Israeli people by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas. The United States needs to lead by example, sanction this dangerous regime and immediately freeze Iranian
Daines Witnesses Biden’s Southern Border Crisis Firsthand
“This is no longer a policy failure. This is a national security crisis.” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines visited McAllen and Brownsville, Texas, yesterday to meet with Border Patrol Agents and get a firsthand look at President Biden’s southern border crisis. Daines received a tour of the U.S Customs and Border Protection Rio Grande Valley Sector Processing Center “Ursula,” a briefing at U.S. Border Patrol Brownsville Station and tours of the Camp Monument site and border fence along the Rio Grande River. Click HERE to download TV elements and HERE to download photos. “Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis. After my visit to the
Daines Calls on Biden to Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer Following Terror Attacks on Israel from Iranian-Backed Hamas
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of his Republican colleagues to call on President Biden and his administration to immediately freeze the Iranian accounts containing the $6 billion dollars that was a part of a ransom deal President Biden made with Iran. “To stand by and allow Iran access to these funds as Hamas infiltrates Israel and murders, rapes, and mutilates countless Israelis is unconscionable. Your administration claims these funds are only available for humanitarian use, but money is fungible, and there is a significant risk they could be used to further efforts by Iran or Hamas against Israel. Moreover, allowing $6 billion to flow into