Press Releases

BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today condemned the Obama administration following reports that 12 Yemeni nationals and three Afghans were transferred from Guantanamo Bay. “Terrorists captured by U.S. forces belong in Guantanamo, not in custody of a nation that may allow them to return to the battlefield as we have seen before,” Daines stated. “This President is more focused on releasing dangerous terrorists to fulfill a campaign promise than protecting our national security.” On May 26, Daines introduced legislation to temporarily ban the transfer or release of detainees from Guantanamo Bay until either the end of this year or enactment of the National Defense Authorization

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines marked the Fourth Annual Startup Day Across America by welcoming Uber to Montana. Daines spoke at the launch of Uber in Bozeman and was the first Montanan to take a ride in an Uber in Bozeman. State Representative Daniel Zolnikov was the driver.  On Daines’ ride, he picked up a dozen roses for his wife Cindy and surprised her with concert tickets to the Keith Urban concert in Bozeman last night. “It’s great to see Montana join states across the country in creating economic opportunites with safe and reliable rides for our families, veterans

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that the coal scoping meeting he hosted in Billings generated 68 comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for their review of the federal coal program. On June 21, Daines held a public scoping meeting in Billings to ensure that the Department of Interior (DOI) hears the voices that will be most impacted by their review of the federal coal program. Montana has the nation’s largest estimated recoverable coal reserves.  “It’s great that Montanans have been able to make their voices heard in decisions that affect their families’ ability to put food on the table,” Daines

Grants awarded to Deer Lodge, Great Falls, Culbertson and Three Forks  U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $950,100.00 in funding for critical construction upgrades for four Montana airports.  Grants were awarded to airports in Deer Lodge, Great Falls, Culbertson and Three Forks. “It’s important that our airports have the resources they need to continue to connect our communities,” Daines stated. “This funding will ensure that our airports can meet their infrastructure needs as well as the needs of the passengers that they serve.” The following grants were awarded today by the U.S. Department of Transportation: Bowman Field Airport: $529,177.00 to fund the

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $325,000 to expand telehealth services in rural communities across Montana. The grant was awarded to St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation in Billings.  “It’s critical that Montanans have access to healthcare regardless of where they live,” Daines stated. “Telehealth plays an increasingly important role in communities across Montana and I’m excited that St. Vincent will be able to continue providing quality healthcare services to Montanans.”  “This grant award from The Office for the Advancement of Telehealth in HRSA allows the continuation of The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center which is based out of Billings but serves seven states

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $3,565,062 in funding for critical upgrades at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. “As someone who travels regularly through the Bozeman Airport, I know how important this airport is for both tourists and Montanans to keep our state connected,” Daines stated.  “With this additional funding, Bozeman Airport can continue to make the Bozeman area a great place to do business for years to come.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will be used to rehabilitate the taxiway and taxiway lighting.  “First, we would like to thank the Senator and

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $409,193 in funding for critical construction upgrades for airports in Kalispell and Thompson Falls. “Montana’s airports help keep our communities connected and are critical to keeping Montana a top travel destination for tourists,” Daines stated. The following grants were awarded today by the U.S. Department of Transportation: Glacier Park International Airport: $302,993 Thompson Falls Airport: $106,200 Daines secured the following provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization: Airport Improvement Program (AIP) dollars which build and maintain Montana’s critical aviation infrastructure such as runways. Secured language that ensures if airports see a

(Montana)-Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester are continuing their efforts to increase timber production in Montana and ensure local lumber mills are being treated fairly. In a letter to U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman, Tester and Daines pushed for a new Softwood Lumber Agreement with Canada. The Softwood Lumber Agreement is needed to keep Canadian lumber exports at or below an agreed upon U.S. market share. Tester and Daines are pushing for a new deal to include volume restrictions, which will provide a competitive market for American lumber. “A strong lumber industry is essential to the U.S. economy, and securing

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today was awarded with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award for his exemplary work in Congress in support of pro-growth, pro-job policies.  Daines was presented with this award following a roundtable discussion with Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Intellectual Property Center on Montana jobs, the economy and the state’s growing technology sector.  “Small businesses are the backbone of Montana’s economy and I’m proud to be recognized on behalf of my efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation,” Daines stated. “I will continue supporting policies that grow our economy