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Senate passes Daines' outdoor bills; await presidential approval

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed several of his bipartisan bills focused on outdoor and public land issues.

By Central Montana Times | Dec 20, 2024

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Senator Daines urges passage of bill to protect Montana mining jobs

U.S. Senator Steve Daines addressed the Senate floor today in an effort to pass his "Crow Revenue Act," a bill designed to safeguard 100 jobs in Montana, resolve inholdings on the Crow Reservation, and secure revenue for the Crow Tribe.

By Central Montana Times | Dec 19, 2024

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Senator Daines criticizes Montana Supreme Court's Held v. Montana decision

By Central Montana Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his disapproval following the Montana Supreme Court's decision in the case of Held v. Montana.

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Senate passes bill extending deadline for Montana hydropower projects

By Central Montana Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of his bill, S.3373.

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Senate passes bill for telecoms infrastructure overhaul amid security concerns

By Central Montana Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis, Roger Wicker, and Eric Schmitt, announced the passage of their bill to fully fund the "Rip and Replace" program through the U.S. Senate.

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Daines highlights benefits for Montana in defense authorization act

By Central Montana Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that several of his legislative priorities have been approved by the Senate as part of the "National Defense Authorization Act" (NDAA).

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Bipartisan bill introduced to protect veteran family pensions after beneficiary's death

By Central Montana Times | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Andy Kim have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) from retroactively collecting pre-approved pension benefits from the families of deceased veterans.

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Senator Daines nominates six Montana students for military academies

By Central Montana Times | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has nominated six students from Montana for enrollment in U.S. military academies.

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Senator Steve Daines acknowledges Jon Tester's 25 years serving Montana

By Central Montana Times | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines expressed gratitude to fellow Senator Jon Tester for his extensive service to Montana.

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Bipartisan bill targets drug trafficking in tribal communities

By Central Montana Times | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tina Smith have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing drug trafficking in tribal communities.

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Senator Daines criticizes Biden administration over Montana coal leasing decision

By Central Montana Times | Nov 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's decision to implement the Miles City Resource Management Plan (RMP) Record of Decision, which prohibits new coal leasing in Montana's Powder River Basin.

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Senators introduce act to boost funding for national park restoration

By Central Montana Times | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Angus King, Kevin Cramer, and Mark Warner have introduced the "America the Beautiful Act" in an effort to reauthorize and increase funding for the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF).

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Senator Daines addresses staffing shortages at Montana airports

By Central Montana Times | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has raised concerns about staffing shortages at Montana's contract air traffic control towers.

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Senators demand TSA oversight on airport facial recognition

By Central Montana Times | Nov 21, 2024

Senator Steve Daines, alongside a bipartisan group of senators, has called for an in-depth investigation into the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) expanding use of facial recognition technology in airports nationwide.

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Senator Daines pushes for reinstatement of former Commanders logo

By Central Montana Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines appeared on Fox News' America Reports to discuss his initiative to reinstate the former Washington Commanders logo, which he describes as an emblem of cultural significance.

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Senate committee advances three key bills by Senator Steve Daines

By Central Montana Times | Nov 19, 2024

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

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Washington Commanders commit not to censor historic Native American logo

By Central Montana Times | Nov 19, 2024

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.

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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.