Daines, Senate Colleagues Fight for Pregnant Moms to Receive Tax Relief
U.S. Senate — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today, joined by several of his Senate colleagues, reintroduced the “Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act,” which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. “Expecting parents begin providing and preparing for their child the minute they learn they’re having a baby—the Child Tax Credit should reflect the fact that unborn children are children too,” Daines said. “From prenatal care to stocking up on baby supplies, this tax relief will help parents prepare for the arrival of their baby.” “Learning you’re bringing a baby into the world sets off a
Daines Calls on Biden Admin to Reconsider Denial of Montana Small Refinery Exemptions
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling on the Biden administration to reconsider its proposed blanket denial of Montana small refinery exemptions (SRE) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program as this runs counter to congressional intent under the Clean Air Act. “We are puzzled by the action EPA took in these proposals, including the unprecedented and drastic step to propose a blanket denial of all 65 outstanding small refinery hardship petitions at a time of increasing gasoline prices and several small refinery closures around the nation,” Daines wrote. “The current proposal neglects not only its own economic impacts, but negates
Daines Announces Over $450K to Support Anaconda Telehealth Program
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $457,603 will be granted to AWARE Inc. in Anaconda, Montana to purchase equipment and software to help improve the connectivity and capabilities of their telehealth program and provide critical remote services to Montanans. “For many Montanans, telehealth has become a vital lifeline to healthcare,” Daines said. “I’m glad to see AWARE Inc. in Anaconda receive these resources to help make telehealth more reliable and accessible for Montanans.” Daines helped secure this funding through the CARES Act. ### Contact: Rachel Dumke, Katie Schoettler
Daines, Gianforte, Rosendale Press Biden Admin for Exemptions to Vaccine Mandate for Rural Montana Hospitals
MONTANA — U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Governor Greg Gianforte and Congressman Matt Rosendale today pushed the Biden administration to issue exemptions to the healthcare worker vaccine mandate for health facilities where Montanans’ access to care, especially in rural communities, is jeopardized. Many hospitals, especially in rural Montana, cannot afford to lose another healthcare professional, and the vaccine mandate on healthcare workers threatens to worsen labor shortages and limit Montanans’ access to care. “Like many states across the nation, Montana is already facing labor shortages, especially in the healthcare industry, which severely threaten patient access to lifesaving medical care. Given the Supreme Court’s decision, we are deeply
Daines Announces Peyton Haddock of Hamilton Receives Offer of Appointment to United States Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Peyton Haddock of Hamilton, Montana, has been offered an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. “Peyton will be an outstanding addition to the Naval Academy,” Daines said. “Peyton has a bright future ahead, and I have no doubt she will continue to make Montana proud. Congratulations, Peyton!” Peyton currently attends Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Montana and has attended the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM program. Peyton is currently a 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol and is a leader at the annual Montana Aviation Conference. She has
Daines: Montana Parents Should Have a Choice in their Child’s Education
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a Senate resolution designating this week, January 23 through January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week. “Montana parents know what’s best for their children—we must support their right to have a say in their student’s education,” Daines said. “It’s critical that we empower and support parents with the flexibility to choose how and where their child is educated, especially in a rural state like Montana.” To read the resolution, click HERE. Daines also cosponsored a resolution which recognizes the importance of school choice particularly as it relates to COVID-19 and combating destructive ideologies like Critical Race Theory promoted by
Daines Delivers Speech on the 49th Annual March for Life
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, this week spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to mark the 49th annual March for Life and read aloud Justice Byron White’s historic dissent from the companion case to Roe v. Wade. To watch the full speech, click HERE. Excerpts from Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “Every year, for nearly five decades, thousands of pro-life Americans have faithfully gathered here in Washington D.C., and across the country, to mark this dark day by marching for life and being a voice for the voiceless. “It’s time we, as the United States of America, a nation who is
Daines Votes Against Democrats’ Fourth Attempt to Pass a Partisan, Federal Election Takeover
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted against Senate Democrats’ latest attempt at a federal election takeover. “This is the fourth time the Democrats have tried to pass their partisan power grab to take control of the country and our elections. This effort is about President Biden, Chuck Schumer and the Democrats trying to ensure they control Washington forever. They’re targeting commonsense laws that states like Montana put in place to make it harder to cheat and their federal takeover would overrule the voices of Montana voters. Instead of putting their radical agenda over what America needs right now, the Democrats should
Daines: Biden’s First Year in Office Was a Failure for Montanans
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement on President Biden’s first year in office. “In his first year of office, President Biden has failed Montana. He’s created an out-of-control inflation crisis that has wreaked havoc on Montana families, small businesses and workers. Instead of putting Montana and America first, Biden killed the Keystone XL pipeline, left our southern border wide open to illegal immigrants and drugs, and orchestrated a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. He’s still pushing a multitrillion dollar reckless tax and spending spree and forcing his overreaching vaccine mandates on Montanans. To say this year was anything