Press Releases

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

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 Treasury, Steven Mnuchin.  “Washington, D.C. is in desperate need of a leader who is willing to make the bold decisions necessary to put our fiscal house in order and back a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda,” Daines stated. “Steven Mnuchin is an experienced leader who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.”   Earlier today, Daines introduced his first bill of the 115th Congress, the Balanced Budget Accountability Act, which strengthens accountability in Washington by requiring members of Congress to pass budgets that balance within ten years, or see their

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designee for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney. “As the principal architect of the President’s budget, Mick Mulvaney is tasked with being the chief steward of taxpayer dollars, balancing the budget and restoring fiscal sanity to our federal government,” Daines stated. “Mick is a disciplined leader who appreciates the value of a dollar and will effectively manage our bloated government to create more high-paying jobs. I know Mick shares my commitment to ensuring our government not only balances the budget but is

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced his first piece of U.S. Senate legislation in the 115th Congress: the Balanced Budget Accountability Act requiring that Congress passes a balanced budget – or members won’t get paid.  The Balanced Budget Accountability Act strengthens accountability in Washington and encourages members of Congress to commit to the annual budget process as required by law and pass budgets that balance within ten years. If a balanced budget is not passed by April 15—the legal requirement for Congress to have passed a budget—members will see their pay terminated.  “The Balanced Budget Accountability Act reflects Montana values: