Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Recent News About Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Daines Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Spy Balloon Debacle
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has released a statement on the one-year anniversary of the Chinese spy balloon incident that occurred in Billings, Montana. Daines has been actively working to hold the Biden administration accountable for what he calls a "egregious breach of national security.""One year ago today, the country became aware of a Chinese spy balloon flying directly over our country, including over Malmstrom's missile fields housing the most powerful nuclear weapons on the planet," Daines said. He also highlighted the Biden administration's attempts to cover up and...
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Daines Stands Up for Law-Abiding Montana Gun Owners
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with a group of Republican colleagues and legal experts, has filed an amici curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Garland v. Cargill. The brief challenges the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) ban on bump stocks under the National Firearms Act, arguing that it infringes on the rights of law-abiding Montana gun owners.According to Senator Daines, the ATF's actions represent a dangerous overreach of federal bureaucrats interpreting federal law in ways that Congress did not intend. He states, "Biden has weaponized the ATF to...
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Daines Slams President Biden for Border Policies
U.S. Senator Steve Daines criticized President Biden for his approach to border security in a speech delivered at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference. Daines expressed his concern about the President's decision to roll back policies that had previously kept the southern border secure.Daines began his remarks by highlighting a recent statement from President Biden, in which he expressed the need for a new emergency authority to shut down the border when overwhelmed. Daines responded to this statement by saying, "Mr. President, come on, man." He...
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Daines Statement on Montana Decision to Sue Over Wolverine Listing by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his concern over the recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to list the wolverine as a threatened species. He issued a statement after the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks submitted a Notice of Intent to Sue over this decision.In his statement, Senator Daines criticized the Biden administration for ignoring scientific evidence and acting against Montana's best interests. He emphasized that Montanans are best equipped to manage their wildlife and highlighted the efforts made by the state to responsibly monitor...
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Daines Blasts Biden Administration for Playing Politics with U.S. Energy
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has criticized the Biden administration for pausing all pending non-FTA export permit applications, claiming that it was done at the behest of the radical climate lobby. Daines, along with 25 Republican colleagues, wrote a letter to President Biden and Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing their concerns about the potential consequences of the administration's actions.In their letter, the senators emphasized the importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for both the domestic and global economy. They highlighted the...
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Daines Condemns Biden Administration's Policy Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Board Planes Without Required Personal Information
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's policy of allowing illegal immigrants to board airplanes without providing any required personal information. Speaking at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, Daines criticized the policy, stating, "How is this even serious?"Daines highlighted the stark contrast between the requirements for American citizens and illegal immigrants when it comes to boarding flights. He emphasized that American citizens are required to present a valid form of ID, such as...
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Daines on Fox Business: Biden’s Border Crisis is the Biggest National Security Threat Facing America
U.S. Senator Steve Daines appeared on Fox Business' Cavuto: Coast to Coast to discuss President Biden's border crisis. Daines expressed his concerns about the current situation and highlighted the urgency of addressing the issue.Daines referred to a recent Harvard poll that revealed border security as the top concern for voters across the country. He emphasized that the crisis at the border is a direct result of President Biden's actions, particularly his decision to halt the construction of the border wall and the subsequent removal of razor wire installed by Texas...
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Daines Calls Out Biden VA for Disrespecting Montana Veterans
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his concern and disappointment regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) decision to remove medallions honoring World War II veterans from headstones in VA cemeteries across Montana. In a letter addressed to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Daines raised his objections to the directive and requested its immediate reversal.Daines emphasized the significance of these medallions in honoring the Montanans who served in the First Special Service Forces (FSSF). He highlighted that these veterans were previously remembered for their...
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Daines: Secure the Southern Border, Stem the Flow of Migrants, Reform Asylum Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines addressed the severe backlog in the immigration court system caused by President Biden and Senate Democrats' open border policies. Daines emphasized the concerning issue during the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference.Daines highlighted the predicament faced by illegal immigrants who have entered the country through the southern border. "Hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants are receiving a 'notice to appear' in immigration court as they're being released into our country," he stated. He further revealed...
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Daines Calls on Biden Administration to Abandon Anti-Small Business Basel III Endgame Proposal
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined every Republican on the Senate Banking Committee in calling on the Biden administration to withdraw the Basel III Endgame proposal. This proposal would raise bank capital requirements and has raised concerns about its impact on small businesses and access to credit.In a letter sent to the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Daines and his colleagues expressed their concerns about the lack of economic analysis justifying the proposal and its potential negative impact on...
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Daines Slams Biden Administration for Allowing Potential Terrorists to Exploit Southern Border
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the wide-open southern border, which he argues is being exploited by potential terrorists. Speaking at a Republican Senate Leadership press conference, Daines expressed concern over the lax border security and called for immediate action.During his remarks, Daines recounted his visit to the southern border in McAllen, Texas, where he was informed by border patrol agents about the apprehension of three Syrian men the night before. Daines questioned how these individuals managed to reach...
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Daines Congratulates Colonel Renea Dorvall on Promotion to Brigadier General
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has issued a statement congratulating Colonel Renea Dorvall on her promotion to Brigadier General in the Montana Army National Guard. This promotion makes Colonel Dorvall the first woman in the Montana Army National Guard to serve as a Brigadier General.Colonel Dorvall has a long and distinguished career in the military, joining the Montana Army National Guard in 1987. Throughout her decades of service, she has held numerous roles and has been a trailblazer for women in the military. In fact, she was the first woman to serve as Assistant Adjutant...
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Daines Applauds Biden Administration's Announcement of Montana Oil and Gas Lease Sale
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his approval of the Biden administration's recent announcement regarding a 30-day public comment period for a potential oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota. Daines commended the administration for finally prioritizing domestic energy production and recognizing the importance of competitive lease sales in the region.Daines stated, "It's about time. With only one lease sale in Montana since Biden took office, this administration has been skirting the law to the detriment of Montana communities in order to further their...
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Daines Statement on Report that Chinese Spy Balloon Used American Internet Service Provider to Communicate
U.S. Senator Steve Daines expressed his outrage and concern in response to an NBC report revealing that the Chinese spy balloon had utilized an American internet service provider to communicate. Daines criticized the Biden administration for allowing the spy balloon to operate freely over American airspace without detection. He stated, "This is outrageous. First, the Biden Administration let the Chinese spy balloon float over America unabated, hoping the American people wouldn't notice, and now we find out it used American communications infrastructure as a basis for its...
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Daines Statement on Report that Biden Administration Intended to Keep Chinese Spy Balloon Secret
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his concern over a report from NBC News which suggests that the Biden administration intended to keep the Chinese spy balloon secret and not inform Congress or the American people. Daines criticized the administration's foreign policy failures and questioned whether it was worse to allow a spy balloon to fly over the country or to believe that the American people wouldn't notice.Daines acknowledged the role of Montana media, particularly Larry Mayer, who initially captured photographs of the spy balloon, in raising awareness about...
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Daines Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients
U.S. Senator Steve Daines is commending the Senate for passing his bipartisan legislation that designates U.S. Highway 20 as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." This highway stretches from Oregon to New England, including a portion of Montana. Daines, who is the son of a United States Marine, emphasized the importance of honoring the brave men and women who selflessly defend the freedoms cherished by Americans. He stated, "The National Medal of Honor Highway should serve as a powerful reminder of American exceptionalism and the sacrifice of our nation's heroes." The...
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Daines Expresses Concern Over Proposed Flood Maps for Choteau
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his concern over the proposed flood maps for the Teton River in Choteau, Montana. In a letter addressed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Daines highlighted the negative economic impacts that these maps could have on the community.The provisional maps, which were presented to the public for comment in November, showed significant expansions of the floodplain, including an increase in the number of structures within the area. As a result, homes, businesses, and development in these areas would be subject to costly...
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Daines Introduces Bill to Hold ATF Accountable, Give Certainty to Montana Gun Owners and Manufacturers
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has reintroduced the "ATF Accountability Act" in an effort to bring transparency to Montana gun owners regarding rules made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This legislation aims to address the secretive nature of the ATF's classification review process, where decisions about whether a firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act are made behind closed doors.One of the key issues that this bill seeks to tackle is the lack of information available to both gun-owning Montanans and firearm manufacturers....