Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Recent News About Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Senator Daines criticizes censorship of former Redskins logo depicting Native American chief
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has addressed a letter to Fox 5 WTTG, a local Washington D.C.-area station, expressing concerns about the recent blurring of the former Redskins logo, which depicts Blackfeet Chief Two Guns White Calf. The letter follows Ryan Wetzel's objections to the censorship during a segment featuring historical clips of Redskins games and crowds.
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Daines' resolution for detained US teacher passes Senate
U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the passage of his resolution this week calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher who has been detained in Russia since August 2021 and given a criminal sentence deemed unjust and disproportionate.
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Senator Daines pledges to oppose Biden's agenda, citing threats to Montana lifestyle
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined a group of his Republican colleagues in a commitment to block President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats’ agenda, which he claims is threatening the Montana way of life.
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Senator Daines criticizes Biden administration's handling of key issues
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, criticizing President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats for employing political stunts to obscure their perceived failures on issues such as inflation, border security, and national security.
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Senator Daines challenges EPA mandates affecting Montana power plants
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act to challenge President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates. These mandates are perceived as threats to Montana power plants, jobs, and American energy security.
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Senator Daines criticizes Trump verdict, calls for appeal
U.S. Senator Steve Daines released a statement today regarding the Trump verdict: "This verdict is a sham and the American people know it. Democrats weaponized the justice system and held a trial worthy of a banana republic. The judge, who is a donor to Joe Biden’s campaign, displayed extreme bias and this verdict should be overturned on appeal in order for justice to be served."
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Daines introduces legislation to support Crow Tribe and prevent mine shutdown
U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the “Crow Revenue Act,” aimed at addressing long-standing inholdings on the Crow Reservation, providing revenue to the Crow Tribe, and ensuring the continued operation of the Bull Mountains Mine, which supports local jobs and economic activity.
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Senator Daines links rise in fentanyl deaths to border policies at Senate hearing
U.S. Senator Steve Daines addressed the Senate Finance Committee on May 24, 2024, focusing on the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths in Montana, which he attributed to President Biden’s border policies. Daines stressed the role of community partnerships and peer support in addiction recovery.
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Senator Daines demands VA repay $11 million in unjustified bonuses
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with his Republican colleagues, has addressed concerns regarding corruption within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The group sent a letter to the VA demanding the repayment of nearly $11 million in bonuses that were distributed to senior executives without justification and called for the immediate dismissal of those responsible.
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Daines introduces bill to remove longstanding tax on certain firearms
Senator Steve Daines has introduced the "Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act," a bill aimed at eliminating a tax on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA). "It is unconstitutional for this Administration to punish law-abiding Montanans with burdensome regulations that make it impossible for them to exercise their Second Amendment rights. I strongly oppose this unnecessary tax from President Biden and stand with Montanans’ right to lawfully possess firearms," said Daines.
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Daines leads effort to block EPA rule impacting Montana's Colstrip plant
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, helped introduce a resolution to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing its new rule. The rule would impose costly regulations on coal-fired electric power plants, such as Colstrip, potentially forcing their closure, affecting grid reliability, and increasing electricity costs for Montana families.
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Senator Daines addresses fentanyl crisis and crime surge in Montana's tribal areas
U.S. Senator Steve Daines addressed the Senate Indian Affairs Committee today, emphasizing the urgent need to support law enforcement in Indian Country as they confront the severe impact of the fentanyl crisis and rising crime rates within Native American communities.
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Senator Daines criticizes Democrats' handling of southern border crisis
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, criticizing Senate Democrats for their handling of the southern border crisis. Daines accused Democrats of neglecting the issue until it became a political problem.
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Daines criticizes Biden administration over Ft. Harrison veteran housing conditions
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement today in response to reports that disabled veterans were informed their HUD and VA-endorsed living conditions at Ft. Harrison posed health hazards, potentially necessitating relocation. The Fort Harrison Veterans Residences Limited Partnership is an Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) facilitated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing housing for disabled veterans and their families.
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Senator Daines questions FDIC chair over toxic workplace allegations
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today questioned Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg during a Senate Banking hearing regarding an investigation into the workplace culture at the FDIC. The report highlighted issues of sexual harassment, assault, bullying, discrimination, and misconduct under Gruenberg’s leadership.
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Montana officials criticize Biden's ban on future coal leases
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Matt Rosendale have voiced their disapproval following the Biden administration's release of a new Resource Management Plan Amendment. This amendment prohibits future coal leases in eastern Montana through 2038.
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Senator Daines urges NFL to honor Native American heritage
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, who is also the ranking member of the Senate National Parks subcommittee, has urged the Washington Commanders football team and the National Football League (NFL) to collaborate with the Wetzel family in order to honor their legacy and Native American communities. The senator highlighted the story of Blackie Wetzel and how he influenced the original Redskins logo.
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Daines spearheads resolution against new BLM rule impacting small oil and gas producers
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) spearheaded a group of Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recent Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process. The new rule would significantly increase royalties, rates, minimum bids, costs, and bonding requirements for oil and gas producers on federal lands, potentially making it impossible for small energy producers to continue operations.
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Daines leads GOP effort to overturn BLM rule impacting small oil & gas producers
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) has spearheaded an effort among Republican colleagues to introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution. The resolution aims to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) recent Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule, which is said to impose significant financial burdens on small oil and gas producers operating on federal lands.
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Senator Daines urges Biden to prioritize American security over appeasing protestors
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference today, urging President Biden and Senate Democrats to prioritize American security over appeasing pro-Hamas protestors.