Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today stood up for Montana farmers and ranchers and the number one industry in Montana: Agriculture.                      “There is no reason that Vermont and Bernie Sanders should dictate our way of life in Montana,” Daines stated. “This compromise will protect Montanan jobs, prevent baseless discrimination against Montana agricultural goods and avoid higher prices in the grocery line.” Key provisions of the bipartisan bill include: Pre-emption: immediately prohibits states or other entities from mandating labels of food or seed that is genetically engineered and interfering with interstate commerce. National Uniform Standard: the

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today blasted Senate Democrats who blocked consideration of several pieces of commonsense legislation that would protect families from the dangers posted by sanctuary cities, which harbor criminals who are in this country illegally.  “It’s outrageous that Senate Democrats blocked commonsense legislation that would help protect the safety and security of innocent Americans from criminals who violate our nation’s laws,” Daines stated. “Our cities need to uphold the rule of law and go after criminals who are not only the United States illegally, but violate the laws of our nation or repeatedly reenter the country after being

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized the students of Dawson County High School and Industrial Arts teacher Dean Myer. Thanks to their initiative and hard work, children and families in Dawson County will be able to create wonderful memories this summer at Penninger Park.   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

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines this week pressed the Obama administration on the impact on private property, state and private land use of federal land requirements due to the checkerboard nature of conservation plans to protect the sage grouse.                                             During a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, Daines questioned the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on the failure to adequately listen to input from Montanans in their planning

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that two Montana airports will receive $1,350,000 in funds to attract new routes for Montana. Billings Logan International Airport: $750,000: Revenue guarantee and marketing campaign to attract new service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Missoula County Airport: $600,000: Revenue guarantee and marketing campaign for service to a Texas hub.  “This is exciting news for Montanans who rely on these airports for reliable air travel and will increase options for Montanans and tourists who want access to global destinations at an affordable price,” Daines stated. “This will continue to open doors for economic opportunity and job creation

U.S. SENATE — The United States Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bill that allows federal, state and local policymakers to better understand the economic impact outdoor recreation has to the American economy. This legislation would inform policymakers and business leaders on the jobs created, and the consumer spending driven by, the outdoor recreation economy. “As a fifth-generation Montanan and avid outdoorsman, I know firsthand how treasured our outdoor heritage is,” Daines stated. “The outdoor industry is critically important to Montanans’ livelihoods, jobs and recreation.” The legislation will now go to the Senate floor for consideration.  In

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Montana will receive a total of $7,990,666.00 million in preparedness funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “It’s critical that we continue to fund our operations centers and law enforcement to ensure that we are fully prepared for when an emergency occurs,” Daines stated. “This additional funding will provide Montana, tribes and our local communities more security.”  The Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program: $86,636 The program provides funding to eligible tribes to help strengthen the Nation against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The intent of the grant is to assist eligible tribes

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led ten members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives today urged Congressional leadership to include a provision in the final funding bill sent to the president that protects veterans’ ability to discuss the use of medical marijuana with VA physicians in states where it is legal. Although, the provision passed both chambers of Congress, the provision was removed in the conferenced appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies. The Fiscal Year 2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Conference Report failed to include Daines’ and