Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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Recent News About Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
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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.
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Senators condemn IOC for alleged mockery of Christianity during Paris Olympics
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined several colleagues in sending a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) condemning what they describe as a disrespectful depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The letter also calls on the IOC to make formal changes to the Olympic Charter to prevent any religion from being mocked in future opening or closing ceremonies.
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Senate passes bipartisan bill protecting minors' online privacy
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today commended the passage of a bipartisan package designed to protect minors using online platforms, provide parental control tools, and establish disclosure requirements for potential harms faced by users. Daines co-introduced the “Kids Online Safety Act” and has been engaged in this issue since he first introduced the bipartisan “Safeguarding American Families from Exposure by Keeping Information and Data Secure (SAFE KIDS) Act” in 2015.
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Senator Daines criticizes VP Harris over handling of border issues
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today criticized Vice President Kamala Harris during the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, focusing on her role as Joe Biden’s "Border Czar."
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Senator Daines introduces SAFER at the Border Act targeting migrant parole practices
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has introduced the “Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act,” which aims to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants identified as Known and Suspected Terrorists or Special Interest Aliens. The bill comes in response to concerns over national security, following reports that over one million illegal migrants have been paroled into the country under President Biden's administration, some of whom were later arrested for potential terrorist ties.
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Daines calls for U.S. support following Hezbollah's attack on Israel
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement today regarding Hezbollah’s recent attack on Israel.
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Senator Daines addresses concerns over Montana's BIA detention facilities
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has sent a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) expressing concern about reports that Montana’s BIA detention facilities are turning away detainees and requesting information about the facilities’ contract status and operating bed space. The letter also highlights the BIA’s current practice of sending tribal members from Montana to out-of-state detention facilities.
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Daines criticizes Army for labeling pro-life groups as terrorist organizations
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, seeking clarification after an Army anti-terrorism training session depicted pro-life Americans as terrorists.
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Senators call for end to US funding of OECD anti-growth tax initiatives
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with Senate Finance Committee Republicans Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), have sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The letter requests that the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill prohibit any Part II funding or voluntary contributions to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
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Senator Daines praises Netanyahu's speech in joint address to Congress
U.S. Senator Steve Daines released a statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress today.
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Daines urges USPS not to end expedited air service in Montana
U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy today, urging him to reconsider the Postal Service’s decision to cease expedited air distribution service in Montana.
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House passes bill to name Butte VA clinic after WWII veteran Charlie Dowd
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Steve Daines to rename the VA Outpatient Clinic in Butte, MT, in honor of Charlie Dowd, Montana’s last Pearl Harbor survivor, who passed away in March 2023. The bill will now proceed to the President's desk for signature into law.
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House passes bill to name Butte VA clinic after Pearl Harbor survivor
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bill to rename the VA Outpatient Clinic in Butte, MT in honor of Charlie Dowd, Montana’s last Pearl Harbor survivor, who passed away in March 2023. The bill will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
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Senator Steve Daines calls for President Biden's resignation
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued a statement calling for President Biden to resign from office.
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Senator Daines joins bipartisan effort to protect Montana’s potato crops
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase efforts to protect crops from the potato wart disease.
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Senator Daines responds to assassination attempt on President Trump
U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued a statement today regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump.
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Daines introduces bill to eliminate federal tax on service worker tips
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has introduced a bill, in collaboration with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), aimed at exempting tips from federal income taxation. The proposed legislation, titled the "No Tax on Tips Act," seeks to alleviate the financial burden on service workers by allowing them to claim a 100 percent above-the-line deduction for tipped wages during tax filing.
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Senators Daines and Peters announce bipartisan Central Asia Caucus
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) announced the formation of the Senate Central Asia Caucus on July 10, 2024. The Caucus aims to strengthen the United States' relationship with allies in Central Asia, increase trade and investment, and support regional stability and security as Central Asia faces growing influence from Russia, China, and Iran.
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Senator Daines urges timely grizzly bear delisting amid delays
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing pushed for the delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystems, highlighting a delay in the review process despite both populations exceeding U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recovery targets.