Press Releases

U.S. SENATE —On Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a resolution to celebrate and reaffirm the role of religious freedom as a fundamental human and Constitutional right.  The resolution recognizes the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and commemorates January 16, 2017 as Religious Freedom Day by an act of Congress. The Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom was authored by Thomas Jefferson and served as the model for the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.   “Religious Freedom Day reminds the American people that we are free to live and work in accordance

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Mack Cole of Treasure County, a third generation Montanan and dedicated public servant. 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 following is the statement submitted to the Congressional

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today congratulated Sentinel High School student Bekah Joy on her appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.  Joy was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy by Daines and Tester, they both called to congratulate her.   Joy is the goalkeeper on her high school varsity soccer team and she is a recruited soccer goalie in the national premier league “Elite Club National League.” Joy is also Key Club Treasurer and is involved in organizing middle school tutoring, Youth Track Club, a blood drive, among other events. “Bekah exemplifies the best of

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designee for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. “I know Jeff Sessions to be a kind-hearted man that stays true to his word and honors the commitment to the rule of law,” Daines stated. “In his new role as Attorney General, I have confidence that he will faithfully defend the Constitution and enforce the law – principles that were too often lacking during the Obama administration.”   Daines and Sessions discussed the importance of protecting Constitutional liberties and the balance between

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today announced that they have introduced legislation repealing federal mandates for driver’s licenses included in the REAL ID Act of 2005. “The REAL ID Act infringes on Montanans privacy and civil liberties and is not what Montanans want,” Daines stated. “As Montana’s Senator, I will ensure their voices are heard and will work to scrap this intrusive law.”  “Montanans value their independence and privacy, and REAL ID is a violation of those fundamental freedoms,” said Tester. “We must work toward a bipartisan, secure solution that protects our civil liberties and ensures Montana families can travel without

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today commented on the Obamacare repeal resolution that passed the U.S. Senate at 1:25AM ET. “Over the past several years, I have heard from countless Montanans how Obamacare has failed them.  Obamacare is in a death spiral and today we took a monumental step toward repealing it.  This is great news for Montanans and great news for America.  I will continue to work to ensure that we put the voice of the people back in the healthcare equation.   “I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to work with us and stop using scare tactics — accept

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement before the U.S. Senate began an extended vote series intended to undermine the process to repeal Obamacare.  “Tonight while the U.S. Senate votes to begin the process to repeal Obamacare, Democrats are predictably continuing to play their reindeer games – introducing unrelated legislation to hold up the repeal of Obamacare. Montanans deserve better.”   Earlier today, Daines took to the Senate floor to highlight Obamacare’s failures. Click here to download Daines’ remarks.  ###

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has complied with Daines’ request for emergency funding to repair the on-reservation water system in light of recent breakages and contamination. “The repairs to the tribe’s water system are critical for wellbeing of the Chippewa Cree tribal members, ” Daines stated. “I’m pleased that Chippewa Cree Tribe will once again have access to safe drinking water.” Harlan Baker, Chippewa Cree Tribal Chairman: “I want to thank Senator Daines and his staff for all the assistance they afforded the Chippewa Cree tribe during our emergency situation, along with IHS for their