Daines Slams DirecTV for Removing Conservative Outlet
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to DirecTV CEO, Bill Morrow, raising concerns about the company’s decision to remove conservative network One America News Network (OAN) from their platform. “There has not been sufficient justification from DirecTV as to why OAN’s contract was not renewed by your company. A vague “routine internal review” and the lack of transparency with the viewers of OAN in Montana in your decision making process is unacceptable and has the appearance of targeting supporters of former President Donald Trump,” Daines wrote. “In many parts of Montana, satellite television and DirecTV is the
Daines: We Would Not Be America Without Religious Freedom
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a Senate resolution designating today, January 16th, as Religious Freedom Day. This resolution commemorates the 236th Anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a landmark achievement that laid the foundations for the First Amendment. “America stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of religious freedom around the world. We would not be known as the land of the free without our fundamental right to worship freely,” Daines said. “We must do everything we can to protect this freedom which allows all Americans to practice their faith without fear.” Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.),
Daines Votes to Sanction Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Hold Putin Accountable
U.S. SENATE — Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted to impose new sanctions against Putin’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline. “On Day One, President Biden killed the Keystone XL pipeline and all of the jobs in Montana that came with it. Then, to make matters worse, he allowed Putin’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to move forward, putting Russian jobs above American ones and giving Putin leverage over our friends and allies. Now, we are seeing Russian forces threaten Ukraine and it is critical we hold Putin and Russia accountable for this aggression. It’s time we put an end to this and sanction
Daines Statement on SCOTUS Vaccine Mandate Rulings
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today made the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in the cases on President Biden’s vaccine mandates for private businesses and for healthcare workers. The Court blocked Biden’s mandate on private businesses and upheld the mandate on health care workers. “President Biden’s private sector mandate is an extreme federal overreach, and I’m glad to see the Supreme Court step in to make that clear. Biden’s mandate on private businesses would have forced Montanans out of work and forced some businesses to close their doors. While I’m pro-vaccine, I’m strongly anti-mandate. This should be a decision between Montanans and their doctor, not the federal government,” Daines said. “I am disappointed
Daines, Tester, Rosendale Introduce Bill to Support Hydropower at Gibson Dam
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Matt Rosendale today introduced a bill to authorize hydropower in the Bureau of Reclamation’s Sun River Project, including at the Gibson Dam. “Hydropower provides safe, reliable, and affordable energy to Montanans across the state. The Sun River Project and GibsonDam have the potential to increase hydropower production and bring jobs and revenue to the community. This is a win-win and I look froward to this bill becoming law, so we can continue work on this critical project,” Daines said. “The Gibson Dam has needed an update for years, and this legislation will finally make it happen by cutting red tape and authorizing the project for
Daines Announces Over $6 Million for MSU’s National Center for Excellence for Rural Road Safety
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $6,125,00 will be granted to Montana State University’s National Center for Excellence for Rural Road Safety. “In Montana, we all know the meaning of windshield time, and traveling safely from corner to corner and across our great state is very important. These resources will help support and improve rural road safety,” Daines said. View grant information HERE. Daines helped secure this funding in December 2020. ### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler
Daines Statement on Effort to Increase Transparency in Cattle Markets Following His Push
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after the Biden administration announced steps to increase transparency in cattle markets and released an “Action Plan” to address unfair practices. Daines describes the action, which comes after years of his work on the issue, as a positive step with more action needed. “Montana ranchers must be able to compete on a level playing field. I have long worked to address the unfair practices of the largest meat packers that are hurting Montana ranchers. While this is a welcome step forward from the Administration, we must continue to fight to ensure ranchers are
Daines Announces Cole Taylor of Larslan Receives Offer of Appointment to United States Military Academy West Point
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced academy nominee Cole Taylor of Larslan, Montana, has been offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point. “Cole’s appointment to West Point has been well-earned through his commitment to his studies and sense of leadership,” Daines said. “Cole has a bright future ahead and will continue to make Montana proud. Congratulations, Cole!” Cole currently attends Opheim High School in Larslan, Montana. He is the Class President, Student Council President, an Eagle Scout, President of his FFA chapter and member of the National Honor Society. Cole is also active in football and is
Daines: Only U.S. Citizens Should Vote in U.S. Elections
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act” to prohibit federal funding to states and localities that allow noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, to vote. Daines introduced the measure to help protect the integrity of Montanans’ vote. “It’s simple—U.S. citizens should be the only people voting in U.S. elections,” Daines said. “Sadly, far-Left states and cities have moved to disenfranchise Americans by allowing non-citizens to participate in our elections. This must be stopped.” The “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act” would: Prohibit federal funds from going to any state or local government