Daines Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of the Signing of the Great American Outdoors Act
“The Conservative Conservationist” Announces Free Entrance in Recognition of the Anniversary U.S. SENATE – In honor of the third anniversary of the signing of his bipartisan “Great American Outdoors Act,” U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement celebrating this landmark conservation bill’s lasting legacy on public lands in Montana and across the U.S. Daines also took the opportunity to remind Montanans that, in honor of the anniversary, all entrance fees for national parks and wildlife refuges will be waived tomorrow, August 4th, 2023. “The Great American Outdoors Act is a huge win for conservation, for Montana and for America. Here in the Treasure
Daines Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Boost Montanans’ Retirement Savings
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), amember of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ben Cardin (D-M.D.) introduced an expanded version of the “Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act.” This bipartisan legislation will encourage retirement savings by bolstering the growth of S corporations that are owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plans (S-ESOP) and would make it easier for middle class Montanans to invest towards retirement. Additionally, the bill would eliminate barriers that Montana businesses and their owners currently face in establishing a new S-ESOP or expanding the employee-ownership stake in an S corporation. “While Montana workers and businesses struggle to navigate this challenging economy, it’s important we strengthen creative
Daines Leads Bill to Protect Montana Truckers, Driving Public
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act,” a bill that would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from implementing any rule or regulation mandating large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) engaged in interstate commerce be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. Studies have shown that speed limiting devices on large CMVs make our roads less safe, increasing congestion and creating dangerous speed differentials among vehicles, leading to higher crash rates. “Montana truckers play an essential role in the Treasure State’s economy and ensuring they stay safe on the job
Daines Honors Montanan of the Month for July: David Stamey of Stillwater County
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized David Stamey, Chief of EmergencyServices for Stillwater County, Montana, for his dedication to keeping his community safe, no matter what disaster may ensue. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record to honor David Stamey: TRIBUTE
On Senate Floor, Daines Honors Marc Fogel, U.S. Schoolteacher with Montana Ties Who is Wrongfully Detained in Russia
Calls for State Department to Designate Fogel as “Wrongfully Detained” and to Work for Immediate Release U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate honoring Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen who has been wrongfully detained in Russia since August 2021, and called for his immediate release. Daines has been working closely with Fogel’s family members in Montana to ensure the timely release of Mr. Fogel. Watch the full floor speech HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “I’d like to use my time today to raise awareness about an important issue—actually—an important person. His name is Marc Fogel. “Marc is
Daines Secures Big Montana Wins in Defense Bill
Bipartisan FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Passes out of Senate with Daines Support U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted to pass several significant Montana priorities in the bipartisan “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA), including bills to strengthen national security, give U.S. servicemembers a much deserved pay raise, combat the fentanyl epidemic, and more. Click HERE to watch and download statement as video. “The 2024 NDAA is a win-win for Montana. I was able to strengthen this bill with several key provisions to keep America safe and protect our Montana way of life. From fentanyl flooding our streets to empowered foreign enemies, the threats facing
Daines, Tester Led Fort Belknap Water Compact Passes Senate
Final Indian Water Rights Settlement in Montana one step closer to President’s Desk U.S. SENATE – Today, after decades of collaborative work to pass the final Indian water rights water settlement in Montana, the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Settlement led by U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester passed out of the United States Senate as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) unanimously. The FBIC Water Settlement will ratify the FBIC Water Rights Compact with the State of Montana, provide resources for critical water infrastructure development like the completion of the Milk River Project, give certainty to both
Daines Talks Montana Ag, Forestry, Tribal Priorities for Farm Bill at Indian Affairs Committee Hearing
Welcomes witness from MT association to discuss Tribal access to ag programs U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing discussed Tribal priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill, including the Good Neighbor Authority to promote Tribal involvement in forest management and Tribal access to ag programs. Abi Fain, Director of Policy and Government Relations with the Intertribal Agriculture Council headquartered in Billings, spoke before the Committee. Watch and download Daines’ opening remarks HERE. “As the Senate crafts the Farm Bill, it’s important to ensure that Montana tribal ag producers and their voices are heard so that the next farm bill works
Daines and Tester Lead Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Russia Release Unjustly Detained American Marc Fogel
Montana Senators recently met with Fogel’s family, pledged to keep fighting to bring him home (U.S. Senate) — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce a resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel is a U.S. citizen and career educator who has been unjustly imprisoned by Russia since August 2021. The resolution urges the Biden Administration to prioritize securing the release of Mr. Fogel, whose immediate family resides in Montana, and all other U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are wrongfully detained by Russia. “Marc