Daines Supports Bipartisan Bill to Improve Outdoor Recreation Areas in Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines cosponsored the bipartisan “Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong Act,” or “LAKES Act” to improve outdoor recreation facilities in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-managed areas by providing opportunities for public-private investments and giving local districts more flexibility to reinvest their resources. “Outdoor recreation is part of our Montana way of life,” said Senator Daines. “Allowing local Army Corps sites greater control to invest recreation fees in boat ramp, dock and campsite maintenance and improvements will help protect and expand access to Montana’s lakes in order to support surrounding communities and allow Montanans to pass down an appreciation for the outdoors to
Daines Votes Against Biden’s Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominee Anthony Johnstone
Calls Nominee Out of Step with Montana Values U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after voting against President Biden’s judicial nominee Anthony Johnstone to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. “The Ninth Circuit has substantial influence over Montana and our way of life. It is critical that Montana’s lone seat on this court is held by someone that better reflects Montana values, not someone who will be a rubber stamp for President Biden’s far-left agenda. Mr. Johnstone’s record proves that rather than upholding the rule of law and protecting Montana values, he
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Credit Monitoring Services for Montana Servicemembers and their Families
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act” to provide free credit monitoring for all Montana servicemembers and their families. Currently, only active duty servicemembers and members of the National Guard are eligible for free credit monitoring services. “As the son of a United States Marine, I know firsthand the great sacrifice made by servicemembers and their families. The last thing they should have to worry about is credit fraud or identity theft. I’ll always work to find common sense, bipartisan solutions for Montana military families who have given so much for our state and our nation,” said Daines. The “Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement
Daines’ Effort to Protect Montana Truckers from Biden’s Heavy-Handed Green Regulations Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ effort to overturn President Biden’s aggressive EPA regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions passed the U.S. Senate this week by a vote of 50-49. President Biden’s regulation would devastate Montana’s trucking industry by raising costs for Montanans while they are already facing sky-high inflation and incentivize older, less efficient trucks to stay on the road. “As Montanans struggle to keep up with rising costs and the supply chain remains strained, the last thing we need is heavy-handed regulations that will raise freight costs and put good-paying Montana trucking jobs in jeopardy. I will always stand up against President Biden’s woke, green
What Montana Law Enforcement is Saying About Daines’ Bipartisan SAFE Banking Act
U.S. SENATE – Following Senator Daines’ reintroduction of his bipartisan “SAFE Banking Act,” several Montana sheriffs voiced their support for the bill to promote public safety. “Regardless of how you feel about recreational marijuana, the people of Montana have spoken. Recreational marijuana is legal in our state. It’s our responsibility to make sure we have a safe way for businesses to conduct their business. Every time that I’ve seen a cash-only business exist in any community, there’s a huge element of organized crime that comes with that. Senator Daines is taking a very responsible and logical step to ensure public safety is
Daines Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Safety, Support Montana Small Businesses
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act,” to ensure that legal cannabis businesses have access to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Today, many legal cannabis businesses must conduct all of their business entirely in cash, opening them up to theft, tax evasion and organized crime. “Montanans should be able to conduct their small business without fearing for their safety,” Daines said. “Our bipartisan bill would provide the security and peace of mind that legal Montana cannabis businesses need to freely use banks, credit unions and other financial products without a fear of punishment. This bill will help keep our Montana communities safe, keep crime off
Daines Calls out the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats’ Irresponsible Fiscal Policies
Slams Democrats for reckless spending that led to record high inflation, refusing to come to table for debt ceiling negotiations To watch Daines’ remarks, click HERE. U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today delivered the following remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference blasting President Biden and Senate Democrats’ irresponsible fiscal policies. Daines highlighted the inflationary effect of Democrats’ reckless spending and slammed President Biden for refusing to negotiate with Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the debt limit. “I feel a little bit like Paul Revere. It was about two years ago we were warning the American people that
Daines’ Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Park Week Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, top Republican on the Senate National Parks subcommittee, announced the passage of his bipartisan Senate resolution marking April 22, 2023 through April 30, 2023 as National Park Week. To start the week off, entrance into all national parks will be free tomorrow, Saturday, April 22nd. “Our national parks help set us apart from the rest of the world, and in Montana we’re blessed to have some of the very best right in our backyard,” Senator Daines. “Each year we mark this week as National Park Week to celebrate our great outdoors and encourage folks to explore our nation’s national treasures. As a fifth generation Montanan,
Following Pressure from Daines, VA Announces Reset of the Electronic Health Record System
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced future deployments of the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) will be halted until concerning systematic failures are resolved. “After serving our state and our nation, Montana veterans must have access to reliable, efficient health services. I’m glad to see the VA finally listen to my concerns and the concerns of Montana veterans with the EHR modernization and address the serious issues with this system. Ensuring proper rollout of the EHR modernization will help resolve ongoing patient safety concerns, ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted and better serve the