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Senate committee advances three key bills by Senator Steve Daines

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has announced that three of his legislative priorities have passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

By Central Montana Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Washington Commanders commit not to censor historic Native American logo

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has announced a significant development concerning the Washington Commanders and their agreement with Ryan Wetzel to honor the legacy of the team's former Native American logo.

By Central Montana Times | Nov 19, 2024

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Daines and Pfluger urge Congress for full funding of Rip and Replace program

By Central Montana Times | Nov 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman August Pfluger have urged Congress to pass the "Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act" to ensure full funding for the Rip and Replace program.

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Senate passes credit monitoring act for Montana servicemembers

By Central Montana Times | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has announced the passage of his bipartisan legislation, the "Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act," in the U.S. Senate.

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Lawmakers urge BIA to enhance safety measures on reservations

By Central Montana Times | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Matt Rosendale have reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regarding significant public safety issues in Indian Country.

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Senator urges return of former Washington Commanders' logo honoring Native American heritage

By Central Montana Times | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines addressed the Senate floor, urging the Washington Commanders football team to reinstate their former logo, originally designed by Blackie Wetzel, a past Blackfeet Tribal Chairman.

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Daines joins effort to overturn Biden-Harris highway emissions rule

By Central Montana Times | Nov 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has joined a bicameral amicus brief aimed at overturning a rule from the Biden-Harris Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Daines criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's approach to immigration policies

By Central Montana Times | Nov 1, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 31, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 30, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 24, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 21, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 15, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 11, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 9, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Oct 3, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Sep 28, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Sep 27, 2024

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

By Central Montana Times | Sep 26, 2024

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.