Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $7,758,000 will be granted to support Montana’s rural water infrastructure from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “I’m glad to see Montana communities receive these resources to support water infrastructure and delivery across the state, which is especially important for our rural communities. This funding will help ensure Montanans have reliable access to clean and safe water,” Daines said.  The $7,758,000 will be distributed to the following programs: $7,360,000 to the Central Montana Regional Water Authority to support the infrastructure needed to deliver potable water to the City of Harlowton.  $398,000 to the City

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the discussion materials released by President Biden’s court-packing commission:  “Biden’s court packing commission was created with the sole purpose of creating a false justification and narrative for the Democrats to reshape the Supreme Court in a far-Left power grab. Democrats are on a mission to change the rules and stack the Court in their favor to impose their radical agenda on the American people. This is a partisan attack on the Court and the Constitution our nation was founded upon—even the late Justice Ginsburg agreed we should not pack the Court,” Daines

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines made the following statement in honor of the life of Chief Earl Old Person: “I was saddened to hear the news of Chief Earl Old Person passing away. He was a great Montanan and a great American. My prayers are with his family, friends and the entire Blackfeet Nation. It was an honor to know him,” Daines said. #### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler  

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling for transparency for the Butte community after the community was alerted to a groundwater plume below Butte High School more than 10 years after it was first discovered. “I urge all agencies, especially EPA, to be transparent with the Butte-Silver Bow community as this situation develops. The community deserves open public meetings as studies are being conducted and timely updates on the findings. Going forward, I am calling for regular communication and updates on information learned about potential public health risks in the area, including posting the last seven EPA recorded virtual community meetings online for public transparency. I will continue working

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines made the following statement after President Joe Biden finally heeded Daines’ calls and took the first step to reopen the northern border by allowing vaccinated Canadians into the U.S. starting in November. Daines believes the Biden administration should lift all restrictions and fully reopen the northern border to help support Montana businesses, workers and families.  “Montana families, small businesses and communities will finally be able to feel some of the relief they’ve been seeking for months now that the northern border is partially reopened. While I’m glad to see President Biden take this initial step

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $329,679 will be granted to Montana law enforcement offices across the state from the Department of Justice. “I’m glad to see Montana law enforcement receive these resources to support officers across the Treasure State and provide them with up-to-date equipment to keep Montana families and communities safe,” Daines said.  The $329,679 will be distributed to the following programs: $12,069 to the City of Kalispell for hand-held police radios and accessories. $63,580 to the City of Missoula for law enforcement equipment and to maintain the property clerk position. $28,193 to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two bills that would split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to make casework processing more efficient and provide a more expedient route to justice for Montanans and others in the West.  “Splitting the Ninth Circuit will improve Montanans’ access to justice and end the unacceptable backlogs and delays they are currently experiencing. This is a much-needed reform to ensure Montanans are being well-served by our judicial system,” Daines said.  The “Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act of 2021” would implement the Judicial Conference’s most recent recommendations as well as other important measures to enhance the