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U.S. SENATE – As Montana faces a deadly fentanyl crisis, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced legislation tomake the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death punishable by federal felony murder charges.  “Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among young adults nationally, and it is the number one public safety threat in Montana. The fentanyl crisis tearing our communities apart is the result of Biden’s wide open southern border. We need swift, meaningful action to combat this epidemic – that includes cracking down on the criminals distributing it,” Daines said.  Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Montana Attorney General

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a group of his colleagues in an effort to hold the CEOs of Instagram, TikTok, Snap Inc., and YouTube accountable and demand answers on what they are doing to curb the drug epidemic created by President Biden’s southern border crisis and prevent the sale of fentanyl-laced pills to teenagers and young adults on their social media platforms.  “We write to you today regarding reports that the use of your social media platforms has been linked to the sale of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills that have caused the deaths of teens and young adults across the country.  In light of the devastating rise

“We need an ambassador who is clear-eyed about the geopolitical realities we face…that person is David Perdue” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced David Perdue as President Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to China. Senator Daines and former Senator Perdue share a background in business that led them both to work extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically in China. Daines and Perdue were elected to the U.S. Senate together in 2014.  Watch Daines’ introduction HERE. Daines remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen and fellow members of the committee. It’s my honor to introduce a good