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Daines Celebrates Bernhardt’s Confirmation as Victory for Montana and the West

April 11, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to confirm David Bernhardt as the 53rd U.S. Secretary of the Department of the Interior. “David Bernhardt understands the importance of protecting access to our public lands, our commitment to tribal nations, and responsible energy development,” Daines said. “As a fellow westerner, I have complete confidence in David’s ability to lead the Department of the Interior and was glad to cast my vote for him this afternoon along with a bipartisan majority on the floor of the United States Senate. I look forward to continuing to work together to advance Montana priorities.”

Daines: Bernhardt Good for Montana to Lead DOI

April 4, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance Department of the Interior (DOI) Acting Secretary David Bernhardt to being one step closer to leading the Department of the Interior. “Bernhardt has a proven record of excellence on issues important to Montana such as his work to implement the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act and his firm commitment to the Land and Water Conservation Program,” Daines said. “I have full confidence that together we will continue to work on important Montana priorities including increasing access to public lands and fixing the maintenance backlog at our national parks.” In a hearing last week, Daines pressed Bernhardt on his

Daines: We Need to Finalize Cleanup at Montana Superfund Sites, Protect Communities from Asbestos

April 3, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today pressed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler at a U.S. Senate Hearing on the need to finalize restoration and cleanup at Montana’s Butte-Silver Bow and Anaconda Smelter Co. Superfund Sites. Daines specifically stressed the need for a natural stream in Butte and for a firm commitment from Wheeler that the Anaconda site will be secure into perpetuity. Download video HERE At the hearing, Daines also pressed Wheeler on the status of EPA’s current risk evaluation of asbestos. “My communities in Montana are eager for progress… we’ve known for a while the dangers

Daines Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses

April 2, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced bipartisan legislation to honor the women who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II with honorary veteran status.   “The brave women of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps who served our nation in World War II must be recognized with the honor they deserve,” Daines said. “These women embody the spirit of selfless service that is distinctive of our country’s combat veterans. Serving our veterans is one of my highest priorities and I will fight to ensure the legacy of these brave women are treated with the

Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. Jonathan L. Bingham of Cascade County

March 31, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Dr. Jonathan L. Bingham of Cascade County for his tremendous impact on his community, the state of Montana, and our nation. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional

Daines, Gianforte Honor Fallen Montana Hero Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins

March 27, 2019

U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today attended a White House Ceremony that posthumously awarded Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins with the Medal of Honor. In conjunction with today’s ceremony, Daines and Gianforte introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after the fallen Montana war hero. “It was a privilege to stand with Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins’ mom, dad, and son as President Trump awarded Travis our nation’s highest distinction – the Medal of Honor,” Daines said.  “A Montana native, Travis’ extraordinary valor and sacrificial service are a

Daines Rejects Disastrous Green New Deal

March 26, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted against the disastrous Green New Deal. Daines dismissed the radical proposal as nothing more than a vehicle for socialist policies that would destroy Montana’s economy. “The Green New Deal is a radical, top-down idea that disregards the impacts on hard working Montanans and Americans across our country. Plain and simple, it’s a socialist wish list that has nothing to do with conservation or the environment,” Daines said. “This so called trillion plus dollar “deal” would kill Montana jobs, hurt Montana families, and destroy Montana’s economy. We should be working towards an all of the above energy agenda focused

Daines Named a Leading Bipartisan, Transparent Senator

March 19, 2019

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today was recognized by the Lugar Center as a leading bipartisan senator in the U.S. Senate. Daines was also named a finalist by the Congressional Management Foundation for top U.S. Senator in transparency, accountability, and innovation.  “Delivering results for hardworking Montanans is what I was elected to do,”Daines said. “I will continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get important Montana priorities signed into law.” The Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Pulibc Policy recognized Daines this week in its Bipartisan Index as having one of the

Daines Delivers Historic Conservation Win for Montana

March 12, 2019

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined President Trump at a bill signing ceremony at the White House for a bill signing ceremony of the bipartisan public lands package, which includes the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. “What a great day for Montana, a great day for America,” Daines said. “I just came back from the West Wing of the White House, the Oval Office, where I witnessed President Trump sign the lands package. In fact, here’s one of the pens from the signing ceremony that I keep

Daines Honors Native Women in Montana, Across the Nation

March 7, 2019

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. The resolution celebrates the heritage, culture, and history of Native women and recognizes the many contributions Native women have made to our nation. “Native women have made a profound impact in Montana and across our country,” Daines said. “By honoring the importance of their contributions, we can ensure that future generations of young women can learn from the legacies of these great leaders.”  The full resolution can be found HERE.   ###