Daines Provides Update on Train Derailment
Daines’ Staff Visits Site, Receives Update, Provides Assistance to Federal, State, Local Officials Click HERE for photos and HERE for TV elements. REED POINT, MT – U.S. Senator Steve Daines provided the following update today regarding the train derailment over the Yellowstone River Saturday. Daines spoke to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday and Daines’ senior staff toured the scene of the accident today with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and his team. Below is a statement from Daines and an update on the situation on the ground from Daines’ staff. “My top priority is protecting our Montana way of life and that means ensuring the health and safety
Daines Slams Senate Democrats for Undermining Montanans’ 2nd Amendment Rights
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to allow the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) unconstitutional federal registry for firearms with stabilizing braces to stay in place. “The Senate Democrats’ vote today is a slap in the face to disabled individuals everywhere, especially disabled Montana veterans, who count on these stabilizing braces to exercise their Second Amendment rights,” Daines said. “Senate Democrats have proven once again that they are in lockstep with President Biden’s unconstitutional gun grabbing agenda. I’m very disappointed that my colleagues across the aisle have once again sought to undermine Montanans’
Daines Helps Secure Big Win for Montana Ag, Celebrates India’s Decision to Lower Tariffs on Pulse Crops
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement celebrating India’s decision to lower tariffs on pulse products. Daines has advocated tirelessly for years with the Biden and Trump administrations as well as directly with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration on a trip to India in 2021. “This great news for Montana farmers. Montana’s pulse crop producers feed the world. In fact, our farmers are the top producers of pulse crops in the country and India is the top consumer of pulse crops in the world. I advocated for this action with the Trump and Biden administrations
Daines Demands Information on Great Falls Gun Shop Search
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the IRS demanding more information after Highwood Creek Outfitters in Great Falls was searched by federal agents on June 14, 2023. “I write today seeking further clarification surrounding events that took place on June 14, 2023 at Highwood Creek Outfitters gun shop in Great Falls, Montana. According to the owner and local reporting on the event, 20 armed federal agents entered the store, remained on the premises for several hours, and confiscated several boxes worth of documents. Among the documents reportedly seized were Firearms Transaction Records (ATF Form 4473) that contain the personally
Daines Slams Biden for Embracing Radical Agenda, Proposing the Breaching of Hydropower Dams
To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference slamming President Biden’s radical anti-energy agenda that includes breaching dams on the Lower Snake River. “I’m guessing there’s a few fans here of the show Yellowstone who maybe believe that John Dutton is the governor of Montana. I will tell you that’s not true. It’s Greg Gianforte, who has been a great friend of mine and somebody who I built businesses with and created jobs over many years. What I’m about to share with you, you might think is another
Daines, Miller-Meeks Lead Colleagues in Effort to Provide Tax Relief for Pregnant Moms
Introduce bicameral bill to allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (Mont.) and Congresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks (Iowa-01) today introduced the “Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act,” which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. “Whether it’s prenatal care or stocking up on baby supplies, parents know better than anyone that providing for their child begins the minute they learn they’re expecting a baby. The Child Tax Credit should recognize the humanity of unborn children and help expecting moms and dads prepare for the arrival of
Daines Pushes for the Completion of the Continental Divide Trail
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing called for passage of his bipartisan bill to complete the Continental Divide Trail that runs through Montana. Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. “At today’s hearing, we also have the opportunity to hear testimony on my bipartisan bill, Senate Bill 594, the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act. This bill requires the Secretaries of the Interior and Ag to prioritize completion of the trail before 2028, the 50th anniversary of the trail’s designation. The Continental Divide Trail spans over 3000 miles from the northern border of Montana to the southern border of New
Daines Statement on Hunter Biden Plea Deal
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after it was announced that federal prosecutors reached a plea deal with Hunter Biden: “President Biden’s DOJ reaching a sweetheart deal with the President’s son while prosecuting the President’s chief political opponent shows two systems of justice exist in America. The American people know that this does not meet our nation’s standard of equal justice under the law. Congress must exercise maximum oversight and subpoena all materials on every aspect of Hunter Biden’s business deals.”
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Rural Montanans’ Access to Health Care
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill to permanently protect Montanans’ access to telehealth services. These services were used extensively during the pandemic and many Americans, especially those in rural areas of Montana, still depend on them to access care. “In rural states like Montana, many folks live great distances from their nearest health care provider—a trip to a hospital or doctor’s office is not only highly inconvenient, but can also be very dangerous in emergencies or severe weather. Telehealth helps Montanans in every corner of our state. Many Montanans and rural health care providers have come to rely on expanded telehealth services to ensure access to the care folks need.