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
Daines Announces Over $850K to Support Montana Law Enforcement in Ekalaka, Great Falls for School Safety Programs
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $870,098 will be granted to Ekalaka and Great Falls school districts and the Montana Office of Public Instruction to support school safety. “I’m glad to see Ekalaka and Great Falls school districts receive these resources to support local law enforcement in protecting Montana students and keeping our schools safe,” Daines said. The $870,098 will be distributed to the following programs through the the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program. · $45,976 to Ekalaka School District #15 · $500,000 to Great Falls Public Schools District #1 · $324,122 to the Montana Office of Public Instruction Daines helped secure this funding
Daines Announces Over $1.5 Million for MT Drug and Alcohol Treatment Courts
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced more than $1.5 million will be granted to drug and alcohol treatment courts across the state. “I’m glad to see Montana receive these resources to support our ongoing efforts to combat drug and alcohol addiction in the state,” Daines said. The following programs are receiving these grants: $549,956 to the Billings Adult Municipal DUI Treatment Court $565,110 to the Butte-Silver Bow DUI and Veterans Treatment Courts Enhancement Project $580,829 to the Montana Statewide Teleservices Treatment Court Daines helped secure this funding through the U.S. Department of Justice in December 2020. ### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler
Daines Succeeds in Blocking Biden’s $450,000 Payments to Illegal Immigrants
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that after leading the charge to stop President Biden from giving hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to illegal immigrants who broke the law, Biden has backed off this effort and these settlement payments will not happen. “It’s about time. I’m glad my call to end the outrageous idea of giving hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to illegal immigrants who broke the law was successful,” Daines said. “Now, President Biden must finally secure the southern border and end his border crisis for good.” Background: Daines has been leading the charge in the Senate
Daines, Warren Bipartisan Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Signed into Law
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today applauded their bipartisan bill to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 American servicemembers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan being signed into law. “This August,13 brave men and women gave the last full measure in service to their country during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. I’m glad to see my bipartisan bill signed into law, which will help ensure the sacrifice of these American heroes is forever remembered with the Congressional Gold Medal,” Daines said. “Today President Biden signed my bipartisan bill with Senator Daines into law –