U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s (R-CO) North Korea Sanctions Policy and Enhancement Act was approved on Thursday by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Mandatory sanctions on individuals who contribute to North Korea’s nuclear program and proliferation activities would be imposed by Read more…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was urged on Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) to change its policy to allow VA doctors to discuss and recommend marijuana as a treatment option in states where medical marijuana has Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) was joined by five Senate colleagues on Friday in a letter calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to clarify its arbitrary and inconsistent broadband definitions, which could have a detrimental impact on Montanans. Daines, Read more…
Following a report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that the federal budget deficit is expected to increase by $105 billion in 2016, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) reaffirmed his commitment on Tuesday to reining in Washington’s out-of-control spending. The Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) criticized Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday for recent attempts to placate concerns from Iran about the United States’ Visa Waiver Program (VWP). In addition, Daines said that Kerry should press the Iranian government Read more…
Legislation was formally introduced in the Senate and House by U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) on Tuesday that would repeal federal mandates for driver’s licenses included in the REAL ID Act Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) called on Montana Governor Steve Bullock on Thursday to fully approve the Montanore project to create jobs and economic opportunity. The Montanore project, at full production, is expected to create Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) praised this week’s unanimous Senate passage of legislation he introduced to protect consumers who write honest reviews of companies online from fearing financial repercussions from the reviewed businesses. The Consumer Review Freedom Act, S. 2044, Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) applauded the recent bipartisan passage of his measure to expand protections for Montana pilots. Passed on a large bipartisan vote by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, S. 571, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights Read more…
The upcoming Montana Energy 2016 will be spearheaded by Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), the senator announced on Monday. Montana Energy 2016 will serve as the largest venue for the discussion of the state’s energy potential. The conference will center on Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) called on House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Cyber Monday to reject any legislation attempting to impose Internet sales tax requirements that would hurt online retailers. Daines joined Read more…
Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-ME) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday to consider strict enforcement measures and increase transparency for the recently announced Connect America Fund (CAF). “CAF is designed Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Securing America’s Future Energy: Protecting Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (SAFE PIPES) Act on Tuesday. The bill would reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) through 2019. U.S. Sens. Deb Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) said on Monday that he is supporting a bill that aims to protect consumers who write online reviews of companies from financial repercussions brought on by businesses being reviewed. The Consumer Review Freedom Act would Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday to close the gap in Internet connectivity between rural and urban areas. Daines specifically called on the FCC to expand connectivity in rural regions to minimize the Read more…
In an effort to expand broadband access in America’s rural areas, U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner (R-CO), joined Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in introducing the bipartisan Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act last week. The legislation Read more…
U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to ultimately increase the use of crowdsourcing and citizen science by the federal government in an effort to speed up scientific research, literacy and diplomacy. This Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) urged the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee last week to approve his pending legislation that would ensure that Navy veterans suffering Agent Orange-related diseases receive the care and compensation that they deserve. Testifying before the committee, Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) joined other legislators from Montana and North Dakota this week in urging the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to quickly address concerns over the Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam. Citing a Read more…
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a field hearing to discuss pipeline safety, and the pending reauthorization of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on Friday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) recently announced. The Pipeline Safety: State Read more…
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote a letter, signed by dozens of fellow senators, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging them to recognize Read more…
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) joined Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Thursday in calling for the end to the National Security Agency’s (NSA) practice of bulk meta-data collection. “I know firsthand the power that big data holds – I also Read more…
U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced legislation on Monday that would permanently extend the Indian Coal Production Tax Credit (ICPTC). The tax credit, which expired at the end of 2014, provides an important tax incentive that Read more…
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with fellow Senate members Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Steve Daines (R-MT) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), introduced a bill recently that would give the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program a permanent extension.