Press Releases

U.S. SENATE —In recognition of Small Business Saturday, U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester are encouraging their fellow Montanans to “shop small.”  Daines and Tester are original co-sponsors of a bipartisan resolution to recognize November 26, 2016 as “Small Business Saturday” and to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. S.Res. 569 unanimously passed the United States Senate.  “When small businesses grow, our economy grows,” Daines stated. “Our country was founded on hard work and entrepreneurship and I’m proud that Montana small businesses continue to lead the way and exemplify the best of our country’s heritage. I encourage my

BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following video message wishing Montanans a happy Thanksgiving. Click here to watch the video. Click here to download the video. Below is a transcript of Daines’ message: “From my family to yours, I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. “On this day of Thanksgiving we celebrate and we give thanks to God for our many blessings.  “We can be so thankful for this great country we are blessed to live in, and for our freedom – and for the hardworking men and women who make it so.  “Like our men and women in

BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox today released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rejection of Montana’s application for an extension on REAL ID compliance:  “Montanans have spoken loud and clear: we don’t want REAL ID and we don’t want the federal government infringing on our personal privacy,” Daines stated. “I’m going to work to pursue every legislative fix I can to safeguard Montanans’ civil liberties and personal privacy.” “Montana has emphatically rejected the invasion of personal privacy by requiring sharing of private information with the federal government, and other states, through

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today requested expedited implementation and distribution of funds for watercraft inspection stations to combat the spread of adult mussels wreaking havoc on Montana’s ecosystem. Recently, invasive mussel larvae was confirmed in the Tiber Reservoir and possibly found in the Canyon Ferry as well. If adult mussels spread, they can block hydropower and irrigation ducts, as well as wreak havoc on the ecosystem, recreation and tourism. In a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Daines requests the Corps to expedite implementation and distribution of funds for watercraft inspection stations as codified in Section

(U.S. Senate) – Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines are calling on Congress to improve mail service in rural Montana so families can stay connected and businesses can get their products to market. In a letter to Senate leadership, Tester and Daines also raised concerns over the House’s proposed postal reform bill which they say lacks key service improvements.  “The United States Postal Service is a critical lifeline throughout our country, connecting loved ones and families, delivering prescription drugs and other critical items, and allowing our businesses to ship products all over the world,” Tester and Daines wrote. “Continued poor mail service

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Jeremiah Kennedy of Glacier County, for his years in service in the United State Navy.    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

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $1,224,949.00 in funding for the Crow Tribe for diabetes treatment and prevention.   “Through this funding, the Crow Tribe can continue to improve care for tribal members living with diabetes, a disease which sadly plagues so many in Montana’s Native communities” Daines stated.  Native Americans have the highest rates of Type 2 diabetes in the United States. Daines is a strong supporter of the Special Diabetes Program. On September 20, 2016, Daines authored a letter to U.S. Senate leadership underscoring the importance of federal investments in this program. The 301 Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today introduced a Senate resolution to recognize the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. The resolution celebrates the heritage, culture, and history of Native Americans and recognizes the many contributions Native Americans have made to our nation. The resolution was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate.  “National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the rich history, culture and legacy of Indian tribes to our country,” Daines stated. “By honoring the importance of tribal self-governance, preserving indigenous languages, we can continue to strengthen and preserve the United States’ commitment of government-to-government relationships.”  “Native

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced legislation to provide Congress the time necessary to seriously consider and debate the proposed changes to Rule 41 that would expand the government’s ability to search computers and other digital devices. The Review the Rule Act would delay the proposed changes to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41 from going into effect until July 1, 2017. Without congressional action, the proposed changes will go into effect on December 1, 2016.  “We cannot give the federal government a blank check to infringe on Americans’ civil liberties,” Daines stated. “Congress needs the appropriate time to investigate the implications of