Daines, Trump Ambassador Nominees Emphasize Need to Put America First Abroad
Discussed Energy Security, National Defense U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s ambassador nominees to the United Kingdom, Turkey and Italy, and discussed the importance of improving trade relations globally, how we can partner with allies to improve America’s energy security, and the importance of defense cooperation. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and nominee for Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, discussed how to advance U.S.-Turkey trade relations: Daines: One of the primary responsibilities of an ambassador is working to develop a positive trade and economic relationship between the United States and their assigned post. If confirmed, how do
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Encourage Trump Administration to Reverse Biden Anti-Energy Policies and Support Montana Energy
Letter Urges Trump EPA to Support Montana’s Colstrip Power Plant U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) as well as Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging a two-year compliance exemption from harmful Biden-era energy policies to support the continued operation at Montana’s Colstrip Power Plant. If the Biden policies are not reversed, they will lead to increased compliance costs, which will be passed down to the consumer in the form of higher rates or even closure of the plant, which would lead to
Daines Announces Bill to Prevent Potential Terrorists from Entering the United States
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the introduction of a bill to prevent potential terrorists from entering the United States by making non-U.S. nationals who hold passports issued by the Palestinian Authority ineligible to enter the United States. “Under Joe Biden, record numbers of individuals from the FBI terror watch list were crossing our border. Thankfully under the leadership of President Trump, real change is happening at the border, and we’re just getting started. In no world should potential terrorists be able to get away with exploiting our immigration system, and my bill will crack down on their entry and keep
Daines on Varney & Co: We Need to Make Trump’s Tax Cuts Permanent
“One of the number one complaints I hear from businesses is the uncertainty of the tax code. Let’s make it permanent” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ Varney & Co, where he discussed the need to make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent and prevent a massive tax hike from hitting Americans. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines emphasized that a $4 trillion tax increase is on the line: The reason they need to be made permanent is because tax cuts are a means to an end, and that’s economic growth, that’s wage growth. We’ve got to remove the uncertainty of Washington.
Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Low-Population and Rural Counties
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced a bill to support rural communities. The “Small County PILT Parity Act” would allow counties with populations under 5,000 to receive increased Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments to create parity with larger counties where per capita funding increases as population decreases. “PILT payments are essential for many of Montana’s rural counties, and they provide funding for essential services like emergency response and transportation. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to bring parity to the PILT program and ensure our rural and low-population counties are
Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Review of Biden’s Anti-Energy Policies, Encourages Support for Small Energy Producers
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter with nine of his Republican colleagues to Secretary Doug Burgum at the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the reversal of Biden-era regulations that dramatically increase the bonding requirements for oil and gas wells on federal lands. “We write to express our support of your review of former President Biden’s burdensome regulatory actions that will reduce American energy independence and raise costs for American families and small businesses. In Secretarial Order 3418 you direct your Assistant Secretaries to review the Bureau of Land Management’s April 2024 final rule “Fluid Mineral Leases and
Daines, Sheehy Resolution to Designate National Asbestos Awareness Week Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) today introduced and passed a resolution in the U.S. Senate to designate April 1-7 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. The resolution specifically draws attention to the town of Libby and urges the U.S. Surgeon General to warn and educate people about the health issues that come with asbestos exposure. “Far too many Montanans have suffered because of toxic exposure to asbestos, especially in the towns of Libby and Troy. National Asbestos Awareness Week is an important way to call attention to the dangers of asbestos and protect the health and safety of our communities,” said Daines. “There’s
Daines on Mornings with Maria: Trump is a Results-Orientated President, China Must Take Action on Fentanyl
Daines Recaps Recent China Trip, Discussions on Fentanyl, Trade WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss his recent trip to China. Daines delivered President Trump’s America First message to leaders in China last week highlighting the need to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors and protect American companies and producers. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines recapped his trip to China and emphasized the need to halt the flow of fentanyl: Well, first of all, you step back and look at the China-U.S. relationship, economically speaking, our two economies comprise about 43 percent of the total
Daines, Social Security Commissioner Nominee Emphasize Importance of Online Services for Rural Montanans
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s nominee to be the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano. He pointed out the difficulties many people face with customer service and emphasized the need for efficient online services for rural Montanans. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need for efficient customer service for rural Montanans: Daines: The Social Administration was first established as an independent agency. The importance of the public trust has always been integral to that core mission. I want to cut to the chase, though, on customer service for a moment, if I might.