Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Recent News About Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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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.
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Senator Daines urges inclusion of extraction costs in Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, urging Secretary Janet Yellen to include extraction costs in the final regulations for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X). This move aims to alleviate pressures on the mining industry, which is reportedly suffering due to Russian interference.
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris administration over proposed tax hikes
U.S. Senator Steve Daines criticized President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their proposed tax hikes during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. He expressed concerns that these measures would negatively impact small businesses and families in Montana.
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Daines introduces bill to ban Russian mineral imports amid Stillwater Mine layoffs
U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill today aimed at banning the import of essential minerals from Russia, including platinum, palladium, and copper. This legislative move comes in response to Stillwater Mine's recent announcement that it will lay off 700 employees. The layoffs are reportedly linked to the Biden-Harris administration's policy of allowing imports of critical minerals from Russia rather than relying on domestic sources.
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Daines reflects on 9/11 anniversary, honors victims and first responders
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, reflecting on the lives lost and honoring those who responded to the crisis.
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Senator Daines criticizes Vice President Harris' policies during press conference
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris' policies.
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Congressional leaders present Gold Medal to families of fallen Afghanistan service members
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda. The event honored the 13 American service members killed in the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Daines had introduced the bill to award these service members with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Study highlights impact of proposed Main Street Tax Certainty Act on U.S. economy
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) today shared a new study from Ernst and Young (EY) highlighting the economic activity supported by their small and family-owned business tax deduction. The Section 199A deduction provides a 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses, allowing these businesses to reinvest their capital, increase wages, and hire more employees. The study found that 2.6 million jobs and $325 billion of GDP are supported by the deduction. Daines and Smucker introduced the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” to make this 20...
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Senator Daines criticizes VA's handling of PACT Act implementation
U.S. Senator Steve Daines led his colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), expressing strong disappointment with the VA’s mismanagement and failure to effectively serve American veterans, specifically citing an unacceptable budget shortfall stemming from its failure to correctly implement the “PACT Act.”
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Congress to honor fallen service members with Congressional Gold Medal on third anniversary
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, on the third anniversary of the terrorist attack at Kabul Airport, joined House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in announcing that Congress will honor the 13 American service members killed in the attack by presenting their families with the Congressional Gold Medal. The ceremony will take place in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET, and Senator Daines will deliver remarks.
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Daines urges Biden administration to withdraw costly mandate on Montana firefighters
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to withdraw its Emergency Response Standard rule, which would impose over $14,000 in unfunded mandates on volunteer fire departments in Montana. Daines highlighted the immediate negative impacts this rule could have on fire and rescue operations across the state.
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Daines introduces bill promoting quantum research and jobs in Montana
U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “DOE Quantum Energy Act of 2024” today, aiming to promote quantum research, development, and job creation in Montana. The bill seeks to renew and expand Daines’ “National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018,” with the goal of maintaining the United States' leadership in technology and energy security.
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Daines introduces bill promoting science and tech jobs in Montana
U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “DOE Quantum Energy Act of 2024” today, aiming to promote quantum research, development, and job creation in Montana. The bill seeks to renew and expand upon Daines’ previous “National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018,” with the goal of maintaining the United States' leadership in technology and energy security.
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Daines urges continued efforts for release of American detainee in Russia
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement today following the announcement of a prisoner swap deal between the United States and Russia, which secured the release of several Americans held in Russian prisons. Notably, Marc Fogel, an American detained since August 2021, was not included in this agreement.
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Daines criticizes Senate tax bill as political maneuver
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement today regarding the vote on the tax bill in the Senate.
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Daines’ amendment on reducing lawsuits in forestry projects passes committee
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today commended the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing his forestry amendment to the "Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024." The amendment aims to expedite reviews for forestry projects under the "Healthy Forests Restoration Act," preventing delays caused by frivolous lawsuits. Additionally, it includes provisions to extend hydropower licenses and examine market barriers to hydropower development.
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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris plea deal with 9-11 terrorists
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s plea deal with 9-11 terrorists.