Daines: We Shouldn’t Give One Penny to the Palestinian Authority So Long as They’re Providing “Pay to Slay” Payments to Terrorists Who Attack Israel
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the “Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act” which would strengthen U.S. anti-terrorism financial regulations and deter foreign banks from making payments to the Palestinian Authority (PA) for its “pay-to-slay” program, which pays terrorists for carrying out acts of terrorism. “Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East—we must stand with them in their fight against terrorism,” Daines said. “To this day, terrorists of Hamas are not only being idolized for suicide bombings, but they’re being paid significant sums of money to commit horrendous acts of terrorism. It’s time to close these loopholes and ensure that not another penny goes to terrorists committing these horrendous
Daines Defends Pro-Life Advocates, Slams Google for Politically-Motivated Censorship
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines hand-delivered a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, calling on Google to reverse its September 13th ban on Live Action’s pro-life advertisements promoting Heartbeat International’s Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) hotline. “As you know, Google’s international dominance in multiple fields of technology enables it to either safeguard or stifle the free expression of billions of people, including the communication of information that can save lives. Therefore, Google’s ability to independently self-regulate its own content restriction policies is of the highest concern,” the letter states. Read the letter HERE. Background: Daines, Founder and Chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus,
Senate Democrats Vote Against Daines’ Effort to Help Kill Vaccine Mandate for Montanans
U.S. SENATE — Senate Democrats today voted against U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ effort to stop President Biden’s vaccine mandates that will hurt Montana small businesses, federal employees, federal contractors, healthcare workers and service members. “President Biden’s overreaching vaccine mandate will hurt Montana small businesses and force hardworking Montanans out of their jobs. Tonight, the Senate had a chance to help kill the mandate, yet every Senate Democrat, including the senior senator from Montana, chose to stand with Biden and voted against it. I won’t stop fighting until Biden’s mandates are no longer a reality,” Daines said. It’s estimated that about 130,000 Montanans will be
Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Public Lands Discussed at Senate Hearing
U.S. SENATE — Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Senator Steve Daines’ bipartisan bill that will streamline the permitting process for outfitters and guides to help increase access to public lands and support small businesses. Watch and download the remarks HERE. “Because of Montana’s checkerboard land ownership patterns, a guided hunt often will cross into multiple land jurisdictions sometimes in just one day. Since each federal land agency has a separate permitting process, this means that guides and outfitters often have to go through multiple departments and permitting processes all for one trip. This is duplicative
Daines Delivers Powerful Speech on Senate Floor Ahead of Historic Challenge to Roe vs Wade at SCOTU
U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Founder and Chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate ahead the Supreme Court of the United States hearing oral arguments on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion law, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case is a historic challenge to Roe v Wade. With this case, the Supreme Court has the chance to overturn its wrongfully decided ruling in Roe and return the power to the People’s representatives, at the state and federal level, to save the lives of countless preborn children. To watch the full speech, click HERE. Some highlights of Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “When our Founding Fathers laid
Daines Announces $750K in Grants for Great Falls, Hardin to Hire Law Enforcement Officers
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $750,000 will be granted to the City of Great Falls and the City of Hardin to hire Montana law enforcement officers. “I’m glad to see Great Falls and Hardin receive these resources to support Montana law enforcement, hire new officers and help keep Montana families and communities safe. I will always Back the Blue,” Daines said. The $750,000 will be distributed from the U.S. Department of Justice to the following cities: $375,000 to the City of Great Falls, MT to hire three law enforcement officers $375,000 to the City of Hardin, MT to hire three
Daines Statement on House Passage of Multitrillion Dollar Tax & Spending Spree
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today made the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a multitrillion reckless tax and spending spree bill that will increase the deficit by nearly $800 BILLION over five years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The bill will significantly exacerbate the current inflationary crisis and raise taxes on Montana families, workers and small businesses. “The Democrats are pushing their far-Left socialist wish list through Congress without a care in the world about how it will affect Montana families, small businesses and workers,” Daines said. “President Biden and the Democrats’ reckless tax and spending spree is socialism on a runaway
Daines Bipartisan Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Passes Senate, Heads to POTUS’ Desk
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the U.S. Senate passed his bipartisan bill to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 American servicemembers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. It will now head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Today, the United States Senate moved to recognize the courage, sacrifice and service of the 13 brave young men and women who were killed in Afghanistan. During a pivotal point for our nation, they gave the last full measure for our freedoms. I look forward to the President honoring these American heroes and swiftly signing this bill into law,” Daines said.
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Montanans with Disabilities in the Workforce
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill to support Montanans with disabilities who are in the workforce. Daines’ bill, the “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act” or TCIEA, would end the discriminatory practice of paying individuals with disabilities below minimum wage. Today, tens of thousands of people with disabilities are being paid less than the minimum wage – most of these workers have intellectual or developmental disabilities – and some can be paid as little as a few cents an hour. “There is dignity and hope in work, so we should be doing all we can to support Montanans with disabilities in the workforce,