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 Daines Asks for Support for a Wildfire Funding Fix, National Parks, LWCF, Rural Water Projects, Sportsmen’s Act, Hydropower Development, Forest Management Reform with Litigation Relief   U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged the conferees of S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act to support Montana priorities: a wildfire funding fix, Montana’s National Parks, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), rural water projects, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, hydropower development and forest management reform that includes litigation relief.  In a letter to the energy bill conferees, Daines offered specific Montana ideas to reducing litigation that can gain bipartisan support and make

U.S. SENATE – United States Senator Steve Daines this week was awarded the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for the second time in a row. The award is given for outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress.  “It’s an honor to receive this recognition from the NFIB, and I will continue to work at every opportunity to help create a business environment where small businesses can succeed, free of unnecessary government interference” Daines stated. Daines receiving the award from NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan Click here to download the photo.  “Many elected officials claim

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Bruce Dutton of Garfield County for his life of service, his contributions to Montana’s agriculture community and the celebration of his 100th birthday. 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

U.S. SENATE – United States Senator Steve Daines today berated the Obama administration for their broken promises to the American people and the train wreck that is Obamacare.  Yesterday, Montana State Auditor Monica Lindeen announced an average premium increase for Montana’s top three insurance providers between 27 and 58 percent.  “Not only have premiums not gone down, the coverage that people get from Obamacare is unaffordable and unusable,” Daines stated. “You know in Montana, we like to fish. Sometimes, when the fishing line gets really tangled up, the only thing you can do is cut the line. It’s time to cut the line

U.S. SENATE – United States Senator Steve Daines today took to the Senate floor to speak on the historic Blackfeet Water Compact vote in the U.S. Senate.  As a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Daines worked with Senator Jon Tester to include authorization for the Blackfeet Water Compact in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which passed the Senate 95-3.  “Today is a good day for Montana and the Blackfeet people. With the passage of the Water Resource Development Act, the Blackfeet Water Rights Resettlement Act is one step closer to the President’s desk. Today’s action marks the first time the

U.S. SENATE – United States Senator Steve Daines today announced $1,332,461 funding for critical upgrades at the Yellowstone Airport located just north of West Yellowstone.  “This grant will help ensure that one of Montana’s top tourist destinations, Yellowstone National Park, remains easily accessible and safe for air travelers for years to come,” Daines stated. The funding will be used to rehabilitate the apron and taxiway. In August, Daines announced an additional $3.4 million in funding for critical updates at Yellowstone Airport. Daines secured the following provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization: ·       Airport Improvement Program (AIP) dollars which build and maintain Montana’s

U.S. SENATE – United States Senator Steve Daines today applauded passage of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to temporarily ban the transfer or release of detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.  Daines introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate in May. “The Obama administration’s reasoning for releasing or transferring some of the most dangerous known terrorists in the world is reckless and degrades our national security. I applaud Congressman Zinke for his work to quickly put an end to this,” Daines stated. U.S. officials yesterday confirmed that additional terrorists formerly released from Guantanamo by the Obama administration have returned to fighting with militant

(U.S. Senate)—Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines today pushed the authorization of the Blackfeet Water Compact through the U.S. Senate. As members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Tester and Daines worked together to include authorization for the Blackfeet Water Compact in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which passed the Senate 95-3.  The Blackfeet Water Compact will resolve all claims to water rights on the Blackfeet Reservation and ensure access to reliable and clean water for the communities within the Reservation, as well as farms, ranches, and businesses in the surrounding area.  “Today marks a major milestone for the