Press Releases

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $1.5 million will be allocated to Montana State University to research new geothermal energy systems.  “It is great to see Montana State being recognized for their world-class innovation and research with this grant that will help support Montana energy security and energy jobs. It is important that we continue to promote and expand an all-of-the-above energy portfolio that includes new and innovative solutions like geothermal energy,” Daines said.  Daines voted for this funding in December 2020.  #### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler    

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement after President Biden once again extended the closure of the northern border until at least October 21. This extension comes despite the Biden administration keeping the southern border open to historic numbers of illegal immigrants, many potentially unvaccinated.  “Once again, President Biden has ignored the well-being of Montana families and businesses. Biden’s continued refusal to open the northern border is inexplicable and is devastating Montana border communities and our economy,” Daines said. “While Biden keeps the northern border closed, the southern border is wide open to illegal immigrants, many of whom are potentially unvaccinated, flooding our communities with illegal drugs

U.S. SENATE —  U.S. Senator Steve Daines today pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for clear details on the vetting process used for evacuees out of Afghanistan before they enter the United States to ensure the U.S. is not granting entry to dangerous individuals or child traffickers. “I write to seek more clarity regarding the admission and vetting of refugees and other individuals from Afghanistan. While admitting those who served alongside U.S. forces and those who would face religious persecution is laudable, there is a great deal of public confusion as to the full scope of those who are entering the

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines slammed President Biden and Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for the decision to move the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters from Colorado to DC.   “Because of Secretary Ryan Zinke’s leadership, we finally saw the Bureau of Land Management headquartered in the West, with leadership closer to the vast majority of our federal lands and the people impacted by the Bureau’s decisions. By undoing this, President Biden and Secretary Haaland are taking the Bureau in the wrong direction. Clearly, they are more interested in ballooning the DC bureaucracy than in making government work better for the people.” #### Contact: Katherine

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,482,537.00 will be allocated to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport to strengthen Montana’s air travel infrastructure. “I’m glad to see Bozeman Yellowstone International receive this funding so they can support good-paying jobs and continue serving the growing number of Montanans and tourists who rely on air travel to and from the state,” Daines said.  Daines voted for this funding in December 2020.  #### Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines reintroduced legislation to put an end to government shutdowns. The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021,” would automatically fund the government for 14 days if funding has not been enacted on time, and it would require Congress to stay in town until it does its job. “It’s not rocket science–Congress needs to do its job and fund the government,” Daines said. “Shutdowns don’t work. They waste taxpayer dollars, place undue burdens on federal employees and leave the U.S. more vulnerable to adversaries. Hardworking Montanans shouldn’t pay the price of Washington D.C.’s failures. We must put an end to reckless government shutdowns for good.” Background: Daines introduced a previous version of the “End