US Senator Steve Daines (MT)
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's approach to immigration policies
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, alongside fellow lawmakers, has issued a letter criticizing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their handling of immigration policies.
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Senator Daines urges USPS action on absentee ballot delays in Montana
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has reached out to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, expressing concerns over issues with absentee ballots in Montana.
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Daines demands DOJ response on illegal voter registration claims
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, alongside several other lawmakers, has called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to address concerns about reports of illegal aliens registering to vote.
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Daines criticizes new mining regulation ahead of elections
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has criticized the Biden-Harris administration following the U.S. Department of the Treasury's recent guidance on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X).
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Daines challenges Biden administration's gender identity guidance
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with several colleagues, has expressed opposition to recent guidance from the Biden-Harris Administration regarding gender identity policies in federal workplaces. The letter was addressed to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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Senator Daines introduces bill opposing state-enforced handgun rosters
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has introduced the "Modern Firearms Safety Act," a bill aimed at prohibiting states from enforcing handgun rosters deemed unconstitutional. These rosters often require firearms to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms, which are considered costly and unnecessary by critics. According to Daines, these requirements make it challenging for manufacturers to sell new handguns.
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Senator Daines seeks clarity from U.S. Forest Service on fire management
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has addressed a letter to the United States Forest Service (USFS) seeking greater transparency in wildfire management strategies. This request follows concerns raised by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte regarding how wildfires are being managed.
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Senator Daines joins opposition to Biden-Harris highway emissions rule
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined a bipartisan amicus brief opposing a rule introduced by the Biden-Harris administration's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The rule mandates that state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set targets for reduction.
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris administration over new Medicare policy costs
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has criticized the Biden-Harris administration's new Medicare policy, which he claims will impose a significant financial burden on taxpayers in 2025. According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the recently announced subsidy for insurance companies aims to address issues related to the "Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)." The CBO estimates that this measure, intended to lower seniors' Part D premiums artificially, will cost taxpayers at least $7 billion in 2025. This figure includes $2 billion in additional interest on...
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Daines introduces bill targeting Biden-Harris immigration policy
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with several Republican colleagues, has introduced the "Visa Integrity Preservation Act" in response to the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies. The proposed legislation aims to halt what they describe as a violation of the "Immigration and Nationality Act" by stopping the policy that allows immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally or overstayed their visas to regularize their status through temporary work visas.
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Senator Daines comments on Hezbollah commander's death
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement on September 28, 2024, regarding the death of Hezbollah commander Hassan Nasrallah.
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Senator Daines supports Netanyahu's UN speech, urges global backing for Israel
U.S. Senator Steve Daines released a statement today in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. In his statement, Daines expressed strong support for Netanyahu's remarks.
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Senator Daines pushes “Crow Revenue Act” amid concerns over mining jobs
U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, expressing gratitude to Montana's local communities and officials for supporting his "Crow Revenue Act." He stressed the importance of passing the legislation. Crow Chairman White Clay also attended as a witness and voiced his support for the bill.
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Senator Daines pushes for permanent tax break for small businesses
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, alongside The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) President Brad Close, held a press conference today to emphasize the need to prevent a significant tax increase on small businesses. They urged the passage of Daines’ “Main Street Tax Certainty Act,” which aims to make the 20 percent tax deduction for small businesses permanent.
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris administration over unaccompanied migrant children policies
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, alongside Senator Chuck Grassley and other Republican colleagues, addressed a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris criticizing the administration's handling of unaccompanied migrant children. The letter highlights several concerns about the current policies.
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Senator Daines criticizes Biden administration's handling of economic and border issues
Senator Steve Daines criticized President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Senate Democrats for failing to fulfill their promises. In his remarks, Daines addressed various issues he attributes to the current administration's policies.
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Senator Daines criticizes Biden Administration over abortion pill safety concerns
U.S. Senator Steve Daines criticized the left for allegedly criminalizing pro-life advocates following recent medical tragedies linked to the abortion pill.
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Senators criticize USFS's proposed amendment for increasing wildfire risk
U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have expressed opposition to a proposed amendment by the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The amendment aims to introduce new guidelines for the National Forest System’s 128 Forest Plans, which the senators argue would impede essential forest management activities and heighten wildfire risks.
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Senator Steve Daines calls for comprehensive budget reform
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks on the Senate floor today, advocating for significant reforms to Congress' budget process. He emphasized Congress' consistent failure to adhere to the "Budget Control Act" and its inability to pass all 12 appropriations bills by the September 30 deadline.
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris energy policies impacting Montana jobs
On September 17, 2024, Senator Steve Daines voiced strong criticism of the Biden-Harris administration's energy policies, arguing that they are detrimental to Montana's way of life.