{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"MT\" and year = 2019 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/trump-tweets-about-little-shell-tribe-recognition", "Trump tweets about Little Shell Tribe recognition", "2019-12-27", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "After the signing of the National Defense Authorization act for 2020 the Little Shell Tribe is now federally recognized after more than 100 years.\nOn December 27, President Donald Trump posted a Tweet saying that he recently signed three bills to support tribal sovereignty and native culture, one of those bills federally recognizing the Little Shell Tribe.\nLittle Shell Chairman Gerald Graysaid in a releasethat their fight is over, and the Little Shell Tribe can now focus on building a strong and sovereign Nation.\nJon Tester, Steve Daines and Greg Gianforte all said in a release that they were all honored to work towards the Little Shell Tribe's recognition as well.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/montanas-delegation-celebrates-new-law-cracking-down-annoying-and-often", "Montana's delegation celebrates new law cracking down on annoying and often dangerous robocalls", "2019-12-26", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Calls identified by telecoms as spam aren't supposed to ring through under the new law, which lawmakers say won't deliver results for several months. Spam robocalls are the target of the new law, which leaves a lane open for telemarketers.\n\n\tRoughly 54 billion robocalls were made to American cellphones in the first 11 months of 2019, according to YouMail, which offers a call blocking service. In Montana, during November alone there were more than 429,000 robocalls per day, or 17,900 per hour, according to YouMail. Seven of the top 20 robocalls placed to Montanans last month came from numbers with an in-state 406 area code.\n\t\n\t\tYouMail identified nearly 56% of Montana's robocalls in November as scams.\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMontana's only U.S. Representative, Republican Greg Gianforte, praised the robocall bill for including language that he had proposed in a House bill earlier in the year. During a House speech in May, Gianforte told the story of a Bozeman woman who received a robocall from a phone number once belonging to her deceased brother.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMontanans hate robocalls, Gianforte said before Dec. 4 House vote on the TRACED Act. This bill includes language from my bipartisan bill that helps prosecute illegal robocall companies.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tVoters cried foul in 2017 when robocalls featuring Vice President Mike Pence endorsing Gianforte's election were placed with Montanans. Gianforte denounced the political calls, which Montana prohibits, but doesn't enforce the prohibition. At the time, Gianforte's campaign said it wasn't the sources of the calls. A federal appeals court has since ruledMontana's banon political robocallsviolates the First Amendment.\n\t\t\t(Click HERE to view full story)", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/httpswwwbozemandailychroniclecomnewsbusinessbill-blocking-robocalls", "https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/business/bill-blocking-robocalls-supported-by-montana-delegation-heads-to-president/article_fd8aeeed-540c-5421-bb4a-0411ba7cf9c5.html", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The Pallone-ThuneTRACED Act, which was introduced in January 2019 by Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, intends to crack down on robocalls by requiring phone companies to authenticate incoming calls and allow people to block robocalls for free, according to a news release from the office of Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester. The bill is cosponsored by 84 senators and 53 representatives.\n\n\tRobocalls are a nuisance that has become the new normal for most Americans  and we've got to stop them, Tester said in the release. Today is a huge step forward to do that.\n\t\n\t\tThe bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to create rules to help curb calls and texts from unauthenticated numbers by mandating when providers can block calls and creating a verification process to authenticate calls. It also gives the FCC more time to catch and punish those who intentionally break the law, according to a news release from Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines' office.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tMontanans are tired of being bombarded day and night by illegal robocalls, Daines said in the release. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tThe bill passed in the House on Dec. 4 with a vote of 417 to 3. After its passing, Montana Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte said in a news release that the bill gives consumers tools to block illegal robocalls at no cost.\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\tIt also holds illegal robocallers accountable for their scams, including higher fines and more prison time, Gianforte said.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tFor a time, Montana did have a ban blockingcertain types of robocalls, including calls that tried to sell things, ones soliciting information and gathering data, and ones connected to political campaigns. However, in September, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state's ban on political campaign robocalls violated the First Amendment by banning calls by content, according to theNational Law Review.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-votes-us-mexico-canada-trade-deal", "Gianforte votes for U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., helped the House passthe United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)on Thursday, the new trade deal that will replace NAFTA, but expressed frustration that it took Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi so long to bring it up for a vote.\nThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the measure 385-41, the day after the House voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Gianforte, Montana's lone member of the House, joined fellow Republicans in opposing impeachment.The Senate will likely take up the trade legislation when members return to Washington after the holidays and after dealing with impeachment.\nUSMCA is a win for Montana and America. The trade deal secures access to our top trading partners, creates 176,000 new American jobs, and increases ag exports by more than 2 billion dollars. USMCA will build upon our already strong national economy, Gianforte said in an email, adding it should have been before House members sooner.\nIt took more than a year for Nancy Pelosi to act on this critical trade deal, leaving Montana farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners waiting, Gianforte said.\nBy putting her partisan impeachment sham ahead of a deal with America's top trading partners, she revealed her misplaced priorities. I'm grateful to Speaker Pelosi for finally stepping up and doing her job.\nThe Associated Press reported that Pelosi and colleagues won key concessions from the Trump administration.The deal is expected to have only a modest impact on the economy, AP said. But it is an agreement sought by farmers, ranchers and business owners anxious to move past the months of trade tensions that have complicated spending and hiring decisions.\nTrump made tearing up the North American Free Trade Agreement a hallmark of his presidential run in 2016 as he tried to win over working-class voters, AP reported.\nIn May, Gianforte asked Pelosi to drop her opposition to USMCA and work with the White House to move the trade deal forward, noting the requirements set by both Democrats and Republicans had been met.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/president-signs-bill-name-post-office-after-jeannette-rankin", "President signs bill to name post office after Jeannette Rankin", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law to namea Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin,the first woman elected to Congress, it was announced Thursday.\nRankinwas born near Missoula on June 11, 1880. She studied at the University of Montana, graduating in 1902 with a bachelor's of science degree in biology and was a social worker before becoming involved in the women's suffrage movement.\nRankin's advocacy work was instrumental in granting women the right to vote in Montana in 1914 and was significant in initiating legislation that eventually became the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting voting rights to women, according to a state House bill passed earlier this year to namea piece of Interstate 90 in Montana in her honor.\nShe was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916 and again in 1940. Rankin, a Republican, voted against the United States entering World War I and World War II, saying she could not vote for war.\nRankindied in 1973.There are statues in her honor in the state Capitol in Helena and in the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.\nRep. Greg Gianforte, fellow Republican U.S. Sen.Steve Daines and Democratic Sen. Jon Tester celebrated Trump signing their bipartisan bill Dec. 13 that names the post office at 1100 W. Kent Ave. after Rankin.\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America. It's my honor to recognize her and her lasting contributions to our country, Gianforte said.\nDaines saidRankin is a true source of inspiration to young women in Montana and across the country, and thanked the president.\nTester said Jeanette Rankin left a larger-than-life legacy, one that all Montanans should be proud of.\"\n\"Today we're enshrining into law a permanent reminder of her steadfast commitment to peace, her trailblazing path, and her dedication to what she believed in, he said.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/trade-agreement-rural-broadband-mapping-bills-advance-congress", "Trade agreement, rural broadband-mapping bills advance in Congress", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The House overwhelmingly approved the refashioned U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, with Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte of Montana voting for it.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI think it's a good deal for Montana, with over a thousand agricultural groups across America supporting it, he told MTN News.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd, the Senate unanimously passed Montana Sen. Jon Tester's broadband mapping bill, which intends to create more accurate data on where investments are needed to expand rural high-speed Internet service.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., to help improve broadband access in rural Montana passes the Senate.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTester said the bill will require better mapping of underserved areas by the Federal Communications Commission, whose data dictates where federal subsidies are spent to expand rural Internet access.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRight now, they're getting their information from the (broadband) providers, and there's no penalty if they screw it up, he told MTN News. This is going to help hold the FCC and those providers accountable  Everyone on the (Senate) committee knows the information they give now is a joke.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe broadband mapping bill must go back to the House for another vote, before advancing to President Trump's desk for his signature.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTester, a Democrat, said consumers and independent groups will help provide the data for the new mapping and investment in broadband infrastructure,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe trade agreement, which passed the House Thursday on a 385-41 vote, must go to the Senate for a final vote.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGianforte said he worked to get provisions in the bill that are good for Montana, such as changing the grading protocol for Montana grain that is exported to Canada.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRight now, it's rated as a low-priced feed quality grain, no matter its actual quality. Under the bill, the exported grain will get a realistic rating, enabling Montana growers to get a fair price for their grant, Gianforte said.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSMCA is a win for Montana and America, he said. The trade deal secures access to our top trading partners, creates 176,000 new American jobs and increases ag exports by more than $2 billion. USMCA will build upon our already strong national economy.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., to help improve broadband access in rural Montana passes the Senate.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTester said the bill will require better mapping of underserved areas by the Federal Communications Commission, whose data dictates where federal subsidies are spent to expand rural Internet access.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRight now, they're getting their information from the (broadband) providers, and there's no penalty if they screw it up, he told MTN News. This is going to help hold the FCC and those providers accountable  Everyone on the (Senate) committee knows the information they give now is a joke.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe broadband mapping bill must go back to the House for another vote, before advancing to President Trump's desk for his signature.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTester, a Democrat, said consumers and independent groups will help provide the data for the new mapping and investment in broadband infrastructure,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe trade agreement, which passed the House Thursday on a 385-41 vote, must go to the Senate for a final vote.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGianforte said he worked to get provisions in the bill that are good for Montana, such as changing the grading protocol for Montana grain that is exported to Canada.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRight now, it's rated as a low-priced feed quality grain, no matter its actual quality. Under the bill, the exported grain will get a realistic rating, enabling Montana growers to get a fair price for their grant, Gianforte said.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSMCA is a win for Montana and America, he said. The trade deal secures access to our top trading partners, creates 176,000 new American jobs and increases ag exports by more than $2 billion. USMCA will build upon our already strong national economy.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-marks-50th-spirit-montana-award", "Gianforte Marks 50th Spirit of Montana Award", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently presented the Spirit of Montana award to its 50th recipient, Buffy Smith of Helena.\nThe 50 recipients of the Spirit of Montana have made lasting, positive impacts in their communities, Gianforte said. Many have demonstrated a selfless dedication to public service. Some have shown an entrepreneurial spirit that brings jobs and greater prosperity to their communities. Others have persevered through extraordinary hardships. They make Montana a better place, and I'm honored to recognize them.\nGianforte launched the Spirit of Montana award in 2018 to recognize Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nHere is a list of the 50 Spirit of Montana award winners:\nBillings\nLonnie Bell, April 20, 2018\nKyla Johnston and Karlee Alberton, June 24, 2019\nJay Kohn, January 11, 2019\nKirstin and Matthew Lundgren, September 13, 2019\nPerry Jones and Jim Markel, July 20, 2018\nVicki Massie, June 7, 2019\nJames Thompson, March 8, 2019\nStella and Ziggy Ziegler, October 29, 2019\nBigfork\nFaith Blackaby and Jillian and Julia Wynne, January 25, 2019\nBig Timber\nBig Timber Grade School & Sweet Grass County High School, February 9, 2019\nBozeman\nMason Stimatze, November 21, 2019\nBrowning\nBetty Cooper, May 9, 2019\nButte\nEllen Crain, June 28, 2019\nBridget Mallo, May 3, 2019\nColstrip\nColstrip United, May 25, 2018\nColumbus\nJoan Nye, November 16, 2018\nDillon\nMontana Youth ChalleNGe Academy, June 18, 2019\nEureka\nAlicja Edwards, January 18, 2019\nGerryowen\nPeggy White Well Known Buffalo and Susan Kelly, December 2, 2019\nGlasgow\nTanja Fransen, May 17, 2019\nLynne and Myron Malnaa, November 14, 2019\nGreat Falls\nJim Sargent, May 31, 2019\nDave Snuggs, March 1, 2019\nPatricia Piano Pat Spoonheim, May 18, 2018\nGib Swan, September 28, 2018\nPat Volkmar, June 8, 2018\nHays\nBetty Campbell, September 7, 2018\nHelena\nHarold Blattie, April 27, 2018\nWebb Brown, November 30, 2018\nTroy McGee, April 1, 2019\nBuffy Smith, December 4, 2019\nJudith Gap\nAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 70, June 15, 2018\nKalispell\nEmma Anderson, July 27, 2018\nAllen and Linda Erickson, October 18, 2019\nDevin Rich and Kiersten Bare, December 14, 2018\nLivingston\nJohn Morford, September 17, 2019\nLloyd\nFrank and Bettie Barber, June 22, 2018\nMalta\nJack Stenswick, February 15, 2019\nMiles City\nHaven Meged, July 24, 2019\nMissoula\nBenjamin Brunsvold, Andrew Drobeck and Blake Meyers, September 14, 2018\nLola Olie Else, May 11, 2018\nSteve Fetveit, July 13, 2018\nMolt\nJustin Downs, April 5, 2019\nTroy McGee, April 1, 2019\nMontana City\nMontana Outfitters and Guides Association, June 29, 2018\nRonan\nJudy Preston, September 25, 2019\nSidney\nKatie Dasinger, December 21, 2018\nPlains\nChris McGuigan, April 12, 2019\nWhitefish\nDoug Follett, July 16, 2019\nWinnett\nWinnett ACES, March 15, 2019", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-votes-usmca-thanks-nancy-pelosi-finally-stepping", "Gianforte Votes for USMCA, Thanks Nancy Pelosi for Finally Stepping up", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today voted for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the new trade deal that will replace NAFTA. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the measure 385-41.\nUSMCA is a win for Montana and America. The trade deal secures access to our top trading partners, creates 176,000 new American jobs, and increases ag exports by more than 2 billion dollars. USMCA will build upon our already strong national economy, Gianforte said.\nGianforte, however, expressed frustration that it took so long for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to bring USMCA before the U.S. House of Representatives.\nIt took more than a year for Nancy Pelosi to act on this critical trade deal, leaving Montana farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners waiting, Gianforte said. By putting her partisan impeachment sham ahead of a deal with America's top trading partners, she revealed her misplaced priorities. I'm grateful to Speaker Pelosi for finally stepping up and doing her job.\nBackground:\nAccording to a report from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billion, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billion.\nNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USMCA, including the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Grain Elevator Association, Montana Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.\nCanada is Montana's top trading partner. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, Montana exported $692 million in goods to Canada in 2018, representing 42 percent of the state's total goods exports.\nGianforte repeatedly asked Pelosi to have the House consider USMCA.\n In May, Gianforte asked Pelosi to drop her opposition to USMCA and work with the White House to move the trade deal forward, noting the requirements set by both Democrats and Republicans had been met.\n\tIn September, Gianforte spoke on the House floor urging Pelosi to work with the White House to get USMCA passed. He noted that it had been a full year since the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has concluded negotiations and announced the agreement.\n\tIn November, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the floor of their respective chambers to urge immediate action on USMCA, citing the trade deal's benefits to Montana.\n\tIn December, Gianforte and 158 other lawmakers pressed Pelosi to stop dithering and bring up USMCA for a vote in the U.S. House this year.\n In May 2017, the Trump administration notified Congress of the start of negotiations to modernize NAFTA.\nIn September 2018, negotiations concluded with an agreement between all three countries and the final text was published online.\nIn November 2018, President Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico signed the agreement.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/president-trump-signs-delegation-s-bill-naming-missoula-post-office", "President Trump Signs Delegations Bill Naming Missoula Post Office After Jeannette Rankin", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On December 13, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Montana delegation's bill, H.R. 1972, designating a Missoula post office in honor Jeannette Rankin.\nRankin grew up on a family ranch just outside of Missoula and was the first woman elected to Congress.\nCongressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester celebrated President Trump signing their bipartisan bill.\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America. It's my honor to recognize her and her lasting contributions to our country, Gianforte said. Naming a Missoula post office after Jeannette Rankin will serve as a reminder of her legacy and leadership.\nJeannette Rankin is a true source of inspiration to young women in Montana and across the country, Daines said. I thank President Trump for signing our bipartisan bill into law so her legacy can be remembered for generations to come.\nJeanette Rankin left a larger-than-life legacy, one that all Montanans should be proud of, Tester said. Today we're enshrining into law a permanent reminder of her steadfast commitment to peace, her trailblazing path, and her dedication to what she believed in.\nThe new law names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin.\nBackground: \nDuring this year's Women's History Month, Gianforte and Daines in March introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 1972, and the U.S. Senate, S. 953, to name a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nOn October 16, 2019,the U.S. House unanimously passed Gianforte's bill to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nOn October 22, 2019, Tester joined as a cosponsor of Daines' bill.\nOn November 21, 2019, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 1972.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-bipartisan-bill-to-end-illegal-robocalls-headed-to-president-trumps-desk-", "Daines\u2019 Bipartisan Bill to End Illegal Robocalls Headed to President Trump\u2019s Desk", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.19.19\n\t\t\t Daines' Bipartisan Bill to End Illegal Robocalls Headed to President Trump's Desk  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines celebrated Senate passage of his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which will help protect Montanans from illegal robocalls. The bill now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.\r\nMontanans are tired of being bombarded night and day by illegal robocalls, Daines said. My bipartisan bill will help stop these illegal calls and protect Montanans. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.\r\nDaines' bill does the following:\r\n \r\nExtends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break telemarketing restrictions\r\nRequires voice service providers to implement an authentication framework to verify that incoming calls are legitimate before they reach consumers' phones\r\nDirects the FCC to craft a plan to block calls that cannot be authenticated through the framework\r\n \r\nBackground:\r\nIn late May, Daines first voted to clear his bipartisan TRACED Act out of the U.S. Senate.\r\nIn early May, Daines pressed FCC Chairman Pai and FTC Chairman Simons on the need to pass and quickly implement the TRACED Act.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-votes-to-support-malmstrom-troops-and-border-security-", "Daines Votes to Support Malmstrom, Troops & Border Security", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.19.19\n\t\t\t Daines Votes to Support Malmstrom, Troops & Border Security  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a bipartisan bill that will help strengthen Montana's military units, secure the southern border and combat Montana's meth crisis. The bill also gives a 3.1% pay raise for troops.\r\nToday I voted to give our troops a 3.1% pay raise, secure our southern border, combat Montana's meth crisis and support Malmstrom and our national defense. This is a good day for Montana, Daines said.\r\nThe bill will now be sent to President Trump to be signed into law.\r\nAmong many Montana wins, the bill does the following:\r\nStrengthens Montana's and the Nation's Defense Forces: \r\n \r\nGives the military pay raise of 3.1 percent\r\nSupports Air Force nuclear modernization by funding and supporting the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program ($557 million)\r\nProvides critical defense funding:\r\n\r\n$170 million for UH-1NHuey aircraft replacement program\r\n$1.4 billion for 74 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters\r\n$1.3 billion for the National Guard and Reserve Equipment\r\n$7 million to support wildfire training in the National Guard\r\n\r\n \r\nBeefs up Border Security:\r\n \r\nProvides $1.375 billion to build the Southern Border Wall\r\nHelps safeguard Port of Raymond Entry Hours by directing the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consult with state and local elected officials, community members, and industry stakeholders prior to making changes in hours of operation. Also states that CBP shall refrain from reducing hours of operation at any land port of entry unless CBP can demonstrate that such a reduction will not impede local or regional commerce or unduly impede local resident traffic.\r\n \r\nHelps Combat Montana's Meth Crisis: \r\n \r\nSecures $13 million for the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program to combat the meth epidemic.\r\nProvides $285 million for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program  a $5 million increase from last year.\r\n \r\nAddresses the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis:\r\n \r\nSecures improvements and funding towards data sharing, training, and technical assistance with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service to better address and prevent violent crime in Indian Country, and combat the MMIW crisis.\r\n \r\nPrioritizes Rural Broadband: \r\n \r\nPrioritizes unserved areas for broadband access and reduces waste, fraud and abuse in the Universal Service Programs.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congress-approves-little-shell-tribe-recognition-montana", "Congress approves Little Shell Tribe recognition in Montana", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Tester thanked Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for making Little Shell recognition a priority. Proposed amendments to the National Defense Reauthorization Act are many and only a few make the cut. It's McConnell who most influences what amendments are considered. The request had Daines, a Republican up for re-election in 2020, as its lead author.\n\t\t\tThis happened because Leader McConnell made it a priority and was able to put it on a bill that was a must-pass piece of legislation. And through his work through his side, through Sen. Daines, and through our work on my side we're able to get it done, Tester said. There were no deals cut here. It's pretty straight up. We didn't give up anything for this. We didn't say you can have this, I'll vote this way. None of that garbage happened. This is just straight up recognition of the Little Shell Tribe.\n\t\t\n\t\t\tTester first tried to get recognition for the Little Shell in 2007. There have been several attempts by Montana's delegation since then, including a 2019 try that failed by one vote.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDaines recalled how Gray handed the senator a tin can after a previous attempt failed to get the Little Shell recognized. The can had the words Little Shell written on the side. Gray's message was that Congress needed to quit kicking recognition for the tribe down the road, as it had for multiple sessions. Daines said that can has sat on his desk as a reminder that there was work to be done for the Little Shell.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tI told Chairman Gray, Chairman Gray, we're going to get this done. And when we do, we're going to do it the Montana way. We're going to take that tin can somewhere outside Great Falls. We're going to put it on a post and we're going to shoot it.'  Daines said. So Chairman Gray, I look forward to taking that tin can back to Montana and we'll have a celebratory moment when we destroy that tin can with the recognition that you so richly deserve.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIn the House, Montana's only U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, twice secured votes for recognizing the Little Shell, first in a stand-alone bill, which easily passed, second as an amendment to the House version of the National Defense Reauthorization Act.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tToday marks an important day for the Little Shell Tribe. They've waited for more than eight decades for federal recognition, which is now one step closer to reality, Gianforte said in a press release Dec. 11 after the House passed the NDAA. I appreciate the hard work and dedication of Chairman Gray and the Little Shell people who have been strong advocates for their worthy cause. I'm proud to have stood with them and to work in the House to deliver on their long-overdue federal recognition.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIn 1892,the Chippewa Council was presented with the \"10 cent treaty,\" an U.S. government proposal to offer the Chippewa 10 cents an acre for more than a million acres. Chief Little Shell objected to the treaty, and was subsequently cut out of council negotiations. The council not only agreed to accept the treaty, but also to cut the Little Shell's band out the agreement.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Little Shell maintain a rented office and a small staff, according to tribe's Facebook page.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/kalispell-middle-school-girls-win-app-challenge", "Kalispell Middle School Girls Win App Challenge", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "To close out Computer Science Education Week last week, Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., announced Montana's winners of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge  Zoe Wendt, Beatrix Poitra and Anna Bergstedt from Kalispell Middle School.\nCongratulations to Zoe, Beatrix, and Anna, who used block code to create an interactive app that showcases Montana's birds, Gianforte said in a press release. They developed a fantastic app to serve as a resource for birders. The talent and creativity of our young programmers really impresses me. Thank you to Montana's educators and mentors who encourage our students to learn computer science and other STEM fields.\nThe three students designed their app to help birders identify birds in Northwest Montana by their calls.\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an annual contest to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application for mobile, tablet or computer device on a platform of their choice.\nWinning apps from each congressional district will be on display in the U.S. Capitol.\nThe Congressional App Challenge is sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation. For more information on the Congressional App Challenge, visit Gianforte's website, gianforte.house.gov/appchallenge.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-votes-against-most-partisan-baseless-articles-impeachment-our", "Gianforte Votes Against Most Partisan, Baseless Articles of Impeachment in Our History", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today voted against the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.\nAhead of the vote, Gianforte addressed lawmakers on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.\nToday, this chamber is pushing through the most partisan, baseless articles of impeachment in our history, Gianforte said. House Democrats' hyper-partisan impeachment has been a sham since day one, driven by those whose bitter rage against President Trump has blinded their better judgement. The fact is they resolved to overturn the results of the 2016 election the day President Trump won.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nGianforte's full remarks follow:\nToday, this chamber is pushing through the most partisan, baseless articles of impeachment in our history.\nHouse Democrats' hyper-partisan impeachment has been a sham since day one, driven by those whose bitter rage against President Trump has blinded their better judgement. The fact is they resolved to overturn the results of the 2016 election the day President Trump won. \nEarlier this year, Speaker Pelosi said, Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path. \nNone of those standards have been met. None.\nThe committee hearings were a scripted, substance-free, made-for-tv show. They would be comedy, if impeachment weren't so serious and grave.\nWitnesses denied awareness of an impeachable offense.\nAnd because the majority has failed to make a case for impeachment, there is no bipartisanship.\nCompelling? Overwhelming? Bipartisan? Speaker Pelosi has not met her own criteria for impeachment. But here we are.\nDespite Democrats testing and tweaking their impeachment message, the American people have rejected it.\nI will vote against this partisan impeachment sham. Let's get back to the work the American people sent us here to do. \nOn this sad day of an impeachment charade, I yield back the balance of my time.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote", "Daines Statement on House Impeachment Vote", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.18.19\n\t\t\t Daines Statement on House Impeachment Vote \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump.\r\n\r\n\r\nTo download the full video, click HERE.\r\nDemocrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump and overturning the will of the American people since before he was even sworn into office, Daines said. This unprecedented impeachment sham has now been dumped on the lap of the United States Senate. It's time to put an end to this and get back to work for the American people.\r\nThe articles of impeachment will now be sent to the U.S. Senate where an official trial will take place.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/representative-greg-gianforte-issues-warning-about-medicare-all", "Representative Greg Gianforte Issues Warning About Medicare for All at Congressional Hearing", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "During a recent Congressional hearing on Medicare for all Representative Greg Gianforte issued a warning about what he says would be the destructive impact it would have on Montana and its residents.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-2019-military-academy-nominations", "Gianforte Announces 2019 Military Academy Nominations", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today announced his nominations for 20 Montana students applying for enrollment into U.S. military academies.\nOne of my greatest honors is to nominate dedicated, patriotic young Montanans to compete for an appointment to one of our nation's military academies, Gianforte said. I commend these remarkable students for their commitment to serving our nation. Their willingness to lead and serve is in keeping with Montana's strong legacy of service, and I wish them success as they continue in this extremely competitive process.\nA service academy nomination from a member of Congress is required of students seeking officer training at one of the nation's four military academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.\nStudents applying through Gianforte's congressional office for an academy nomination completed an extensive application process that examined their academic, civic, and physical abilities as well as their commitment to military service.\nThe following is a complete list of Gianforte's 2019 military academy nominations by county: \nBroadwater County\nBrock McDaid, Townsend  U.S. Military Academy\nCascade County\nDaniel Brannon, Great Falls  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nAlexis Tri, Great Falls  U.S. Air Force Academy\nFlathead County\nSophia Smith, Kalispell  U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nShaela Tuell, Columbia Falls  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nGallatin County\nDavid Hogenson, Bozeman  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nTayt Rogers, Bozeman  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nHill County\nCameron Pleninger, Havre  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nLewis & Clark County\nKadyn Craigle, Helena  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nClaudia Downing, Helena  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nVivenne Johnson, Helena  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nMadison County\nRobinson Dale, Sheridan  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nMissoula County\nDane Becker, Missoula  U.S. Air Force Academy\nAbraham Johnson, Missoula  U.S. Military Academy\nWhitney Morrison, Missoula  U.S. Air Force Academy\nSamuel Weisenburger, Seeley Lake  U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nRavalli County\nGabriel Bennett, Florence  U.S. Naval Academy\nStillwater County\nNathan Palmer, Columbus  U.S. Naval Academy\nTeton County\nJacob Boetticher, Power  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy\nYellowstone County\nPete Saliaras, Billings  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-introduces-bipartisan-bill-hold-middlemen-accountable-reduce", "Gianforte Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Hold Middlemen Accountable, Reduce Drug Prices", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently introduced the bipartisan PBM Transparency and Prescription Drug Costs Act, H.R. 5304, with Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.). The bill will increase transparency, hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accountable, and help lower prescription drug prices.\nThis bipartisan bill will mandate quarterly reports on the costs, fees, and rebate information associated with PBM contracts. This reform ensures employers know the true costs of the services they are paying for and passes on savings to consumers.\nStates, local governments, organizations, and businesses use PBMs to negotiate lower drug prices for the individuals on their health insurance plans. Three organizations control 85 percent of this market. While PBMs play a crucial role in the drug supply chain, the lack of transparency into their practices has long contributed to the rising cost of prescription drugs.\nToo many PBMs operate as middlemen who negotiate deals out of the public eye and too often at the expense of consumers, Congressman Gianforte said. This bipartisan bill shines a light on PBM's secretive process. This commonsense legislation increases transparency, puts consumers first, and is a step in reducing prescription drug prices.\nAs the cost of pharmaceuticals continues to escalate exponentially, the opaque process, rebates, discounts and claw-back fees have become part of the problem and do not give consumers the best deals possible, said Rep. Schrader. My bill with Mr. Gianforte will provide certainty to employers and consumers by ensuring greater transparency in the calculations of drug costs. This bipartisan legislation will reign in pricing schemes that hide the true cost of medications and prevent the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs.\nThe PBM Transparency and Prescription Drug Costs Act requires that employers receive a report at least every six months from the health issuer or entity providing PBM services including an array of prescription pricing and utilization data for the enrollees of their plan.\nUnder the bill, PBMs will no longer be able to utilize spread pricing as the default contracting model a practice in which the PBM charges the plan sponsor more for a drug than the PBM paid the pharmacy for dispensing the drug. When contracting with a group health plan, a PBM must pass all rebates and discounts received from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, distributor, or other third party through to the health plan.\nThe bill also addresses a practice of shifting costs into non-transparent fees. Reporting will be structured to safeguard the release of information that could lead to higher drug prices.\nIn a July 2019 report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will lower private health insurance premiums and increase competition in the marketplace.\nLeaders and stakeholders in Montana, as well as public interest advocates, welcomed Gianforte's bill to lower prescription drug prices:\nMontana State Auditor Matt Rosendale said, I appreciate Congressman Gianforte's efforts to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for the people of Montana. As we continue our fight to lower health care costs, we need prescription drug reform to address one of the biggest cost-drivers in the industry.\nJosh Morris, who owns four independent pharmacies in Montana, said, PBMs have many practices that raise costs for consumers and put independent pharmacies, like mine, in rural communities at risk. We need to ensure that these PBMs are held accountable and Congressman Gianforte's bill does just that. I look forward to continuing to work with the Congressman to lower costs and increase transparency for our independent pharmacies.\nVince Colucci, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana, said, I endorse the legislation introduced by Congressman Gianforte requiring health plan oversight of pharmacy benefit managers. This legislation, if enacted properly, will assist in economizing drug therapy and optimizing patient outcomes.\nAnnette Guarisco Fildes, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), an association that aids employers with employee benefit policies, said, As an association that exclusively represents large employers who sponsor health benefits for their employees and families, ERIC is committed to advancing legislation that improves health care quality and lowers costs, especially the costs of prescription drugs. Transparency in all aspects of the health care system, including the drug supply chain, is critical to those ends. ERIC believes that the PBM Transparency in Prescription Drug Costs Act takes a measured, reasonable approach to addresses transparency in the drug supply chain, and we strongly support the bill.\nDavid Balto, a public interest advocate and former policy director with the Federal Trade Commission, said, Consumers, unions and employers applaud these long overdue reforms. For too long PBMs have been manipulating rebate schemes to pad their profits and consumers have paid the price in higher prices and less choice. This is a sound careful approach to making the market work.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-votes-for-montana-defense-priorities-little-shell-recognition-in-defense-bill-", "Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.19\n\t\t\t Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bill Heads to President Trump's Desk to be Signed into Law\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Dainestoday voted for a major defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 3.1% pay raise for the military, critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.\r\nDaines fought to include provisions that will preserve and protect Malmstrom's mission, while safeguarding national security for generations to come.\r\nThis legislation strengthens Montana's defense priorities and gives our men and women in uniform a much deserved 3.1% pay raise, Daines said. This is about peace through strength. Our nuclear deterrents must be modernized so we are prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century.\r\nMontana Defense Wins in the NDAA:\r\n \r\n3.1% pay increase for service members\r\nPrioritizes nuclear deterrence--\r\n\r\n$552 million for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)\r\n$27 million for nuclear weapon modernization\r\n\r\nRolls back the widow's tax that limits the amount of benefits a gold star family can get\r\nExtends reimbursement for spouse license and certification costs by two years\r\nAligns the modernization of the W87-1 warhead with the development schedule for the GBSD\r\nExpresses the sense of the Senate on support for a robust and modern ICBM force to maximize value of the nuclear triad\r\n$46 million for CH-47 advanced procurement\r\n$1.397 million for UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter procurement\r\n$5.566 million for F-35 procurement\r\n$55 million for C-130 8 bladed propeller upgrade\r\n$170 million for the UH-1N Replacement program\r\n$435 million for the Defense Logistics Agency\r\n \r\nDaines fought for years to help get federal recognition for the Little Shell Tribe. Earlier this year, Daines successfully fought to include federal recognition of the Tribe as an amendment in the Senate passed NDAA. Earlier this month Daines announced he successfully preserved Little Shell recognition in the final NDAA.\r\nToday is a historic day for the Little Shell Tribe and the State of Montana,Daines said. For far too long, Congress kicked the can down the road and failed to federally recognize Little Shell. That's why I made it my top priority to help get federal recognition across the finish line. I look forward to President Trump signing this huge victory for the Little Shell Tribe into law!\r\nDaines' Little Shell Efforts:\r\n \r\nIn early December, Dainessuccessfully preserved big wins for Montana in the finalNDAA including the federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians and critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls.\r\nIn early September, Daines wrote a letter calling on the leaders of the Armed Services Committees to retain a provision in the final version of the NDAA.\r\nIn late June, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the NDAA which included an amendment proposed by Daines that secured federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe.\r\nIn early June, Daines successful included the Little Shell recognition into the must pass NDAA bill\r\nIn late January, Daines voted to advance the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act out of the U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee.\r\nIn early January, Daines and Tester reintroduced the bipartisan legislation to grant the Little Shell Tribe federal recognition.\r\n \r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-winners-2019-congressional-app-challenge", "Gianforte Announces Winners of 2019 Congressional App Challenge", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "To close out Computer Science Education Week, Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) on Friday announced Montana's winners of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge, Zoe Wendt, Beatrix Poitra, and Anna Bergstedt from Kalispell Middle School.\nCongratulations to Zoe, Beatrix, and Anna who used block code to create an interactive app that showcases Montana's birds. They developed a fantastic app to serve as a resource for birders, Gianforte said. The talent and creativity of our young programmers really impresses me. Thank you to Montana's educators and mentors who encourage our students to learn computer science and other STEM fields.\nZoe, Beatrix, and Anna designed their app to help birders identify birds in northwest Montana by their calls. Learn more about Zoe, Beatrix, and Anna's app HERE.\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an annual contest to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application for mobile, tablet, or computer device on a platform of their choice.\nWinning apps from each congressional district will be on display in the U.S. Capitol.\nThe Congressional App Challenge is sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation. For more information on the Congressional App Challenge, visit Gianforte's website.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-announces-over-213000-to-help-end-veterans-homelessness-in-missoula-", "Daines Announces Over $213,000 to Help End Veterans Homelessness in Missoula", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Daines Announces Over $213,000 to Help End Veterans Homelessness in Missoula  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $213,744 will go towards ending veterans homelessness in Missoula through the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.\r\nThe fact that we have veterans living on the streets with nowhere to turn is heartbreaking,Daines said.This grant will help get our homeless veterans in Missoula off the streets and provide them with greater access to the resources and services they need.\r\nDaines voted for the funding in the appropriations process.\r\nTo follow Daines' latest actions on veterans issues, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-over-1-million-for-the-career-training-institute-in-helena", "Daines Helps Secure Over $1 Million for the Career Training Institute in Helena", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Daines Helps Secure Over $1 Million for the Career Training Institute in Helena \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Career Training Institute in Helena will receive a $1,180,800 to support the YouthBuild program.\r\nThis important grant will help get young Montanans the training they need for the jobs of tomorrow, while in turn increasing the quality and quantity of housing for those in need,Daines said.Investing in workforce development and training is critical to filling the growing jobs gap and getting young Montanans ready to enter the workforce.\r\nThis grant is part of the Department of Labor's YouthBuild program. The Department has administered the YouthBuild program since 2006. Program participants learn construction skills while constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing for low-income or homeless families in their own neighborhoods, as well as other occupational skills for in-demand industries that also require real-world work experience components.\r\nYoung people split their time between the occupational skills training site and the classroom, where they earn their high school diploma or equivalency degree and prepare for postsecondary opportunities.\r\nBackground:\r\nIn late July, Daines sent a letter supporting the grant application.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-announces-all-2019-montana-student-u-s-military-academy-nominations", "Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 15 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. military academies.\r\nA congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of the nation's four military academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs (USAFA), the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis (USNA) or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA).\r\nOne of my greatest honors as a U. S. Senator is to nominate committed young Montanans to compete for an appointment to one of our nation's military academies, Daines said. I commend these remarkable students for their commitment to serving our nation in keeping with Montana's strong legacy of service and I wish them the best as they continue in this extremely competitive process.\r\nStudents interested in applying to a U.S. military academy submitted an extensive application that documents their academic, civic and athletic abilities, as well as their commitment to military service. An academy selection board assembled by Daines reviewed the applications and conducted interviews of the applicants.\r\nThe following is a complete list of Daines' 2019 academy nominations by county:\r\nCascade:\r\nAlexis Tri, Great Falls USAFA\r\nDaniel Brannon, Great Falls USMMA\r\nFlathead:\r\nSophia Smith, Kalispell USNA, USMA\r\nShaela Tuell, Columbia Falls USMA, USAFA, USNA\r\nGallatin:\r\nTayt Rogers, Bozeman USMA, USAFA, USNA\r\nDavid Hogenson, Bozeman USMA, USAFA, USMA, USMMA\r\nHill:\r\nCameron Pleninger, Havre USMMA\r\nLake:\r\nKyla Blixt, Polson USMA\r\nLewis & Clark:\r\nGrant Eckerson, E. Helena USMA, USMMA*\r\nKadyn Craigle, Helena USAFA, USMA, USNA*\r\nClaudia Downing, Helena USNA, USAFA*\r\nVivienne Johnson, Helena USMMA\r\nMadison:\r\nRobinson Dale, Sheridan USMA, USAF, USNA\r\nMissoula County:\r\nSamuel Weisenburger, Seeley Lake USMA, USAFA, USNA\r\nDane Becker, Missoula USAFA \r\nWhitney Morrison, Missoula USAFA\r\nStillwater County:\r\nNathan Palmer, Columbus USNA\r\nTeton County:\r\nJacob Boetticher, Fairfield USNA*\r\nYellowstone County:\r\nPete Salaris, Billings USMMA\r\nThose with * by their names were granted The Principle Nomination.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-over-4-million-for-bozeman-yellowstone-international-stevensville-airports", "Daines Helps Secure Over $4 Million for Bozeman Yellowstone International, Stevensville Airports", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Daines Helps Secure Over $4 Million for Bozeman Yellowstone International, Stevensville Airports \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $4,831,837 will be designated towards the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Stevensville Airport.\r\nThis is great news for the folks at Bozeman Yellowstone International and Stevensville airports,Daines said.These grants will strengthen our infrastructure to help improve travel to Montana, and support our vital tourism economy.\r\nDaines helped secure the resources for the following grants through the appropriations process.\r\nOf the $4,831,837 grant, $650,000 will be designated towards Stevensville Airport. $4,181,837 will be designate towards Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.\r\nFor more information on the grants, click HERE and HERE.\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-votes-to-advance-bipartisan-b-47-ridge-pilt-bills-", "Daines Votes to Advance Bipartisan B-47 Ridge, PILT Bills", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.12.19\n\t\t\t Daines Votes to Advance Bipartisan B-47 Ridge, PILT Bills  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advancetwo big Montana wins out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee,including his bipartisan bill to name the B-47 Ridge in honor of the four servicemen who lost their lives in an Air Force B-47 Bomber crash in Montana.\r\n\r\nClick HERE to download full video.\r\nThis is about honoring and remembering the story of the brave men who tragically lost their lives in a B-47 Bomber Crash in SW Montana in 1962, Daines said. After over a half century, it is time we get them the memorial and recognition they so rightfully deserve for their service and sacrifice to our country. I look forward to getting this across the finish line for the families.\r\nDaines also voted to advance his bipartisan bill, theSmall County Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Parity Act,which will bring parity to the PILT program, and ensure smaller populated counties receive more resources to strengthen local law enforcement, fire departments, schools, roads, search and rescue, and more.\r\nToo often, Montana's rural communities are pushed aside and short changed on the resources they need, Daines said. Ensuring we get our fair share of PILT means delivering critical services to folks in our smaller, rural Montana counties. I will continue working until we get this important bill signed into law.\r\nStatements of Support:\r\nB-47:On behalf of myself and the families that lost their loved ones in this B-47 crash. We say thank you Senator Daines for all of your hard work these last four years to honor these men and their families. We can never have enough reminders of the cost of freedom. -Bryan Wells\r\nPILT: \"I applaud Senator Daines, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Leadership, and all its members for addressing the unforeseen inequities in the current PILT formula by their support for S. 2108, the Small County PILT Parity Act. This bill makes an important change to the existing PILT formula to ensure that small, rural counties like Prairie County, Montana are on a level playing field with counties whose populations exceed 5,000 people. S. 2108 accomplishes this without reducing payments to those larger counties, as well. Rural counties in Montana hope to see the U.S. Senate take up this important piece of legislation in the near future. - Todd Devlin, County Commissioner, Prairie County.\r\nPILT: PILT supports important services for visitors and residents in nearly 1,900 counties with large tracts of untaxable federal land. Counties with fewer than 5,000 residents are on an uneven playing field because of the PILT formula's population and monetary caps. This bill would increase payments to small, rural counties without impacting payments to counties with populations above 5,000. We applaud Senator Steve Daines for his leadership on this issue, as well as Chairman Murkowski and the other members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for supporting this legislation. We hope to see it pass the full Senate soon. - Matthew Chase, Executive Director, National Association of Counties.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-votes-defense-bill-includes-his-little-shell-recognition", "Gianforte Votes for Defense Bill That Includes His Little Shell Recognition Measure", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes his measure to provide federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 377-48 vote.\nToday marks an important day for the Little Shell Tribe. They've waited for more than eight decades for federal recognition, which is now one step closer to reality. I appreciate the hard work and dedication of Chairman Gray and the Little Shell people who have been strong advocates for their worthy cause, Gianforte said. I'm proud to have stood with them and to work in the House to deliver on their long-overdue federal recognition.\nNDAA also supports a 3.1 percent pay raise for troops, the largest increase in a decade, and includes an overhaul of privatized military housing.\nNDAA ends the Widow's Tax, a current policy that requires the surviving spouses of members killed in the line of duty or from a service-connected cause to forfeit the Survivor Benefit Pension annuity.\nNDAA also includes Gianforte's measure that provides a path to improvements at Malmstrom Air Force Base for greater potential capacity. Gianforte worked with Congressman Mike Turner (R-Ohio), Republican leader on the House Armed Services Committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee, on the measure which directs the Secretary of the Air Force to consider how to use existing funds to improve facilities, like Malmstrom, instead of building new ones in an effort to reduce costs and speed up the basing process for future flying missions. It also includes $59 million to fund construction on the Weapons and Maintenance Facility at Malmstrom.\nThis legislation will make our country safer, implement the president's National Defense Strategy to confront our adversaries, and gives our men and women in uniform a much-needed raise. Important to Montana and particularly to Great Falls, it also provides a path to improvements at Malmstrom, Gianforte said. Thankfully, this is a bipartisan measure to ensure we defend our country without all the hyper-partisan elements House Democrats included in their bill earlier this year.\nBackground:\nGianforte's Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act restores the federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe and allows the Tribe to purchase 200 acres of land to serve as its reservation. The legislation makes the Little Shell Tribe eligible for federal resources for economic development, health, and education.\nThe Little Shell Tribe petitioned the federal government in the 1930s and 1940s for a formal reservation and to be allowed to organize under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934.\nIn March 2019, Gianforte's legislation to provide federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe, H.R. 297, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a 403-21 vote. It marked the second time a bill providing federal recognition to the tribe passed either chamber of Congress.\nIn January 2019, Gianforte reintroduced the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act.\nIn September 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Gianforte's bill. The successful vote marked the first time a bill restoring federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe passed either the House or Senate. Despite passing the U.S. House, it failed to pass the U.S. Senate.\nIn September 2017, Gianforte introduced the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act, H.R. 3764.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-permanently-settle-cskt-water-dispute-protect-water-rights-of-all-montanans", "Daines, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Settle CSKT Water Dispute, Protect Water Rights of All Montanans", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.11.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Settle CSKT Water Dispute, Protect Water Rights of All Montanans \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE  U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today introduced the bipartisanMontana Water Rights Protection Act(MWRPA), a new agreement to permanently settle the century-old CSKT water dispute, and protect the water rights of all Montanans.\r\nAfter years of hard work and negotiations with the Tribe and other stakeholders across Montana, I'm pleased to introduce this bipartisan legislation today that will permanently protect the water rights of all Montanans,Daines said.This bipartisan bill and settlement is a good-faith compromise that will bring final resolution to a century long water dispute, avoid years of costly litigation, and save taxpayers over $400 million. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in Congress, as well as the Trump administration, to get this important settlement for all of Montana across the finish line and signed into law.\r\nThis bill will help bring years of uncertainty for the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, taxpayers, farmers, and ranchers to an end, Tester said. I'm glad the CSKT Water Compact now has the backing of folks on both sides ofthe aisle as well as the Trump Administrationso we can move full-steam ahead to honor our trust and treaty responsibilities, prevent costly litigation, boost economic development in the region, and give long-overdue piece of mind to everyone in Northwest Montana who uses our state's most valuable resource.\r\nThis bipartisan legislation will not have to be voted on by the State of Montana.\r\nTo download a copy of the bill, click HERE.\r\nKey Facts of MWRPA:\r\n \r\nProtects water rights of all Montanans across the state\r\nUpholds the United States' treaty and trust obligations to the Salish and Kootenai people\r\nPermanently relinquishes 97% of all CSKT's water claim rights with prejudice across Montana\r\nSaves taxpayers over $400 million\r\nProhibits the sale of water outside the State of Montana\r\n \r\n \r\nReturns management of the National Bison Range to CSKT, while protecting public access to the Range in statute. No such provision currently exists.\r\n \r\n \r\nProvides critical resources to upgrade and improve water infrastructure\r\nConserves critical fish habitat across NW Montana\r\nAuthorizes a process where the Department of the Interior, on behalf of CSKT, can negotiate with the State for future land swaps.\r\nProvides CSKT with $1.9 billionto settle damages and rehabilitate the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project\r\nProvides$10 million in road infrastructure funds to Lake and Sanders Counties\r\nAvoids litigation on over 10,000 claims in the state water court\r\nRequiresthe Unitary Management Board to dual-file water records with Montana DNRCand requires all meetings and proceedings open to the public\r\n \r\nBackground:\r\n \r\nLast week, Daines announced theframeworkof an agreement he'd reached with CSKT to settle the CSKT water dispute, and Senator Tester announced his support.\r\nEarlier this month, the Trump Administrationexpressed supportfor a settlement that would avoid litigation.\r\nInOctober, Daines sent a letter to the Department of the Interior requesting a formal review and guidance of alternative proposals.\r\nIn 2018, Daines met with legislators and irrigators who were proposing the People's Compact, and worked to address their concerns with the state passed compact.\r\nIn 2016, Tester first introduced a CSKT water compact in the Senate.\r\n \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-responds-us-houses-plan-vote-trade-deal", "Gianforte responds to U.S. House's plan to vote on trade deal", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) announcement the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Republican Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte issued the following statement Tuesday:\n\n\tAfter repeatedly asking her to act, I can announce today that Speaker Pelosi is finally bringing USMCA up for a vote in the U.S. House. The Trump administration did their job with this critical trade deal, and Speaker Pelosi is finally doing hers  better late than never. USMCA works for Montana and our country, securing access to our top trading partners, creating 176,000 new American jobs, and increasing ag exports by more than $2 billion. USMCA will make our already strong national economy even stronger.\n\t\n\t\tAccording to a report from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billion, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billion.\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USMCA, including the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Grain Elevator Association, Montana Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/little-shell-recognition-bill-close-passage", "Little Shell recognition bill close to passage", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians are two steps away from federal recognition.\nRecognition was included in a defense appropriations bill that came out of a joint committee Monday, and now needs approval from the House and Senate and the president's signature for the tribe to be federally recognized after more than a century of effort by the Little Shell.\nThe recognition was kept in a defense appropriations bill by the joint committee resolving differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill.\n\nThe tribe has been seeking federal recognition for decades, with Montana recognizing the Little Shell as a tribe in 2001. The Department of the Interior has refused to recognize the tribe, leading to efforts in Congress to recognize the tribe.\nThe Little Shell Tribe is headquartered in Great Falls and has more than 5,400 enrolled members across Montana and outside of the state.\nLast year, a bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., was the first Little Shell recognition bill to pass out of the U.S. House of Representatives, but it was killed in the Senate by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who blocked a vote on Little Shell recognition.\nA bill sponsored by Gianforte this year again passed the House, but was not taken up in the Senate.\nGianforte praised the recognition's inclusion in the defense approtiations.\n\"For too long, the Little Shell Tribe has had to wait for federal recognition, he said this morning. The efforts of Chairman Gray and the Little Shell people have put this overdue recognition closer to reality. I'm proud to have worked with Chairman Gray to clear this bill through the U.S. House in 2018 and 2019, and to get where we are today. Working together, we're nearing the finish line for this worthy cause.\"\n\nRecognition would allow the tribe to receive the same benefits allowed to other federally recognized tribes across the country.\nNative American Tribes must be recognized as sovereign nations by the federal government in order to exercise full self-governance. This nation-to-nation relationship allows tribes to access critical resources for economic development, health care and education and regulate affairs on tribal lands on terms that are socially and culturally appropriate.\n\n(Click here to view the full story)", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/better-late-never-gianforte-says-pelosi-s-usmca-announcement", "\u201cBetter Late Than Never,\u201d Gianforte Says of Pelosi\u2019s USMCA Announcement", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) announcement that the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) released the following statement:\nAfter repeatedly asking her to act, I can announce today that Speaker Pelosi is finally bringing USMCA up for a vote in the U.S. House. The Trump administration did their job with this critical trade deal, and Speaker Pelosi is finally doing hers -- better late than never. USMCA works for Montana and our country, securing access to our top trading partners, creating 176,000 new American jobs, and increasing ag exports by more than 2 billion dollars. USMCA will make our already strong national economy even stronger.\nBackground:\nAccording to a report from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billion, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billion.\nNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USMCA, including the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Grain Elevator Association, Montana Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.\nCanada is Montana's top trading partner. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, Montana exported $692 million in goods to Canada in 2018, representing 42 percent of the state's total goods exports.\nGianforte repeatedly asked Pelosi to have the House consider USMCA.\n In May, Gianforte asked Pelosi to drop her opposition to USMCA and work with the White House to move the trade deal forward, noting the requirements set by both Democrats and Republicans had been met.\n\tIn September, Gianforte spoke on the House floor urging Pelosi to work with the White House to get USMCA passed. He noted that it had been a full year since the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has concluded negotiations and announced the agreement.\n\tIn November, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the floor of their respective chambers to urge immediate action on USMCA, citing the trade deal's benefits to Montana.\n\tIn December, Gianforte and 158 other lawmakers pressed Pelosi to stop dithering and bring up USMCA for a vote in the U.S. House this year.\n In May 2017, the Trump administration notified Congress of the start of negotiations to modernize NAFTA.\nIn September 2018, negotiations concluded with an agreement between all three countries and the final text was published online.\nIn November 2018, President Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico signed the agreement.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/end-socialist-charade-gianforte-says-medicare-all", "End This Socialist Charade, Gianforte Says of Medicare for All", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "At a congressional hearing today on Medicare for All, Congressman Greg Gianforte issued a warning about the destructive impact Medicare for All would have on Montana.\nMedicare is critical to Montana seniors, and we should work to protect the benefits they've earned. I believe the federal government must honor the commitment it made to our seniors. But Medicare for All will destroy Medicare as we know it, Gianforte warned.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nGianforte described the impact Medicare for All will have on Montana seniors.\nMedicare for All will gut Medicare, end the VA as we know it, and put Montana seniors at the back of the line. To force the over 225,000 Montanans who rely on Medicare to share their pool with everyone isn't fair to Montana seniors, Gianforte said.\nGianforte went on to describe the effect Medicare for All will have on rural health care, particularly reducing access to health care.\nHe discussed how Medicare for All will bring a hefty, budget-busting price tag of 52 trillion dollars and ban private health insurance.\nGianforte closed by calling for bipartisan solutions to fix America's health care system, not a socialist charade.\nIn reality, Medicare for All is Medicare for none. Instead of a reckless government takeover of our health care system, we should take a bipartisan approach to fix our broken health care system. We should protect patients with preexisting conditions, increase transparency and choice, preserve rural access to care, and lower costs. Let's get to work on that, and end this socialist charade, Gianforte said.\nBackground:\nAccording to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 231,592 Montana seniors are enrolled in Medicare.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-buffy-smith-helena-spirit-montana-commendation", "Gianforte Recognizes Buffy Smith of Helena With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "During Computer Science Education Week, Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recognized Buffy Smith of Helena for her dedication to educating Montana students and for encouraging more young people, particularly young women, to study computer science and other STEM fields.\nAn educator for 27 years, Buffy is breaking down barriers, paving the way for female and minority students to find their way into computer science. With her commitment to her students and her knowledge of computer science, Buffy has created an all-inclusive approach to the subject. She prioritizes encouraging students to work with others who have different views and thus enhance the outcome of a project.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\n\nRECOGNIZING BUFFY SMITH OF HELENA\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Buffy Smith of Helena for encouraging female students to study computer science and for emphasizing the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. \nBuffy grew up in and graduated high school in Gardiner. She then went to Carroll College where she majored in English and minored in Computer Science. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a secondary high school teaching endorsement in computer science. It was there she found her call to teach.\nAs an educator for 27 years, Buffy is breaking down barriers, paving the way for female and minority students to find their way into computer science. \nThis year, Buffy received the National Educator Award from the National Center for Women and Information Technology. The award honors educators who encourage underrepresented students to participate in computer science. Buffy won statewide awards in 2014, 2015, and 2017.\nWhen Buffy began teaching, she thought she would focus mostly on academics. Years later, she came to believe the relationships developed in the classroom are as critical. \nWith her commitment to her students and her knowledge of computer science, Buffy has created an all-inclusive approach to the subject. She prioritizes encouraging students to work with others who have different views and thus enhance the outcome of a project.\nBuffy mentors girls in her class and encourages them to explore computer science and technology careers. She says, as with her classroom, computer science and other STEM fields can only improve with greater diversification. \nMadam Speaker, for her dedication to educating Montana students and for encouraging more young people, particularly young women, to study computer science and other STEM fields, I recognize Buffy Smith of Helena for her Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-statement-on-northwestern-energys-planned-investment-in-colstrip-", "Daines Statement on NorthWestern Energy\u2019s Planned Investment in Colstrip", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.10.19\n\t\t\t Daines Statement on NorthWestern Energy's Planned Investment in Colstrip  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Dainestoday released the following statement in response to NorthWestern Energy's plan to invest in Colstrip.\r\nNorthWestern Energy's plan to invest in Colstrip is good news for the Colstrip community and all of Montana, Daines said. The power coming out of Colstrip is essential to Montanans' access to more low-cost, reliable energy. NorthWestern's increased ownership in Unit 4 will ensure affordable rates for their customers and a strong partnership with the Colstrip community. I will continue working with folks in Colstrip and Rosebud County to ensure Colstrip, and Montana's energy portfolio, remains strong.\r\nDaines has been tirelessly working to find a path forward to ensure Colstrip's Generating Station remained an asset to Montana and the surrounding communities. Daines is committed to ensuring Montana has a strong balanced energy portfolio.\r\nTo follow Daines recent action on Montana energy, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-tells-pelosi-stop-dithering-trade-deal-again-fourth-time", "Gianforte Tells Pelosi to \u201cStop Dithering\u201d on Trade Deal. Again. For the Fourth Time.", "2019-12-09", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to stop dithering and bring up the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for a vote in the U.S. House this year.\nRecognizing the importance of ratifying the trade deal for Montana farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and businesses, Gianforte asked Pelosi, for the fourth time since May, to move forward with USMCA.\nGianforte and 158 other lawmakers, including leaders of the House Agriculture and Ways and Means committees, today sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi.\nPointing to the urgency of considering USMCA, they write, The undersigned Republican Members strongly urge you to ensure that the House of Representatives takes up and passes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement this year. With just three weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress.\nGianforte and the lawmakers continued, Thankfully, it's not too late for House Democrats to do the right thing. For starters, the House should finally stop dithering on USMCA and pass this critically important trade agreement.\nThe trade agreement will give the United States an opportunity to expand on current trade successes during a time when farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners need it most.\nThey also highlighted the positive impact USMCA will have on agriculture producers, writing, Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billion annually, helping to build on the 325,000 American jobs that are already reliant on our nation's exports to Mexico and Canada.\nUntil Pelosi brings up USMCA for consideration in the House, Gianforte will remain vigilant and continue to press Pelosi on the issue.\nThe letter to Speaker Pelosi follows and is available HERE:\nDear Speaker Pelosi: \nThe undersigned Republican Members strongly urge you to ensure that the House of Representatives takes up and passes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement this year.\nWith just three weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress. \nRather than working together to pass bipartisan measures that could be signed into law, House Democrats have instead obsessed over a partisan impeachment process of which the sole purpose is to overturn the decision of voters in the 2016 election. The little remaining time has largely been consumed by passing partisan messaging bills that have no chance of enactment, even in the case where common ground could easily have been found. \nThankfully,it is not too late for House Democrats to do the right thing. For starters, the House should finally stop dithering on USMCA and pass this critically important trade agreement. \nNearly every agriculture group in America has called on Congress to pass USMCA which significantly improves trade relations with our two largest trading partners that together purchase about one-third of all U.S. agricultural exports. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billion annually, helping to build on the 325,000 American jobs that are already reliant on our nation's exports to Mexico and Canada. \nSignificant new market access for U.S. dairy, chicken, eggs, and turkey producers is expected under the agreement while strides are also made in favor of our wheat farmers. These and other improvements will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers who are struggling under the weight of a recession that began in late 2014. \nExpanding U.S. agriculture exports through truly free and fair-trade agreements will help put American agriculture back on its feet. \nMexico is already our corn growers' number one customer, while Canada and Mexico buy close to half of our pork products. And beef sales to our immediate neighbors is estimated to add about $70 per head to the bottom line of U.S. cattlemen. Under USMCA, the United States has a real opportunity to expand on these successes at a time when U.S. farmers and ranchers and rural America need help the most. \nUSMCA already contains the strongest labor provisions of any trade agreement considered by the U.S. to date and the Trump Administration has worked diligently and in good faith to address these issues because the President is absolutely focused on ensuring a level playing field for all U.S. workers. \nPassing USMCA is a chance for the House to chalk up one critically important victory for the American people and we urge you to seize this opportunity.\nBackground:\nAccording to a report from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billon, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billon.\nNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USCMA, including the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Grain Elevator Association, Montana Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.\nIn May, Gianforte asked Pelosi to drop her opposition to USMCA and work with the White House to move the trade deal forward, noting the requirements set by both Democrats and Republicans had been met.\nIn September, Gianforte spoke on the House floor urging Pelosi to work with the White House to get USMCA passed. He noted that it had been a full year since the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has concluded negotiations and announced the agreement.\nIn November, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the floor of their respective chambers to urge immediate action on USMCA, citing the trade deal's benefits to Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-successfully-retains-little-shell-recognition-montana-defense-priorities-in-final-ndaa-", "Daines Successfully Retains Little Shell Recognition, Montana Defense Priorities in Final NDAA", "2019-12-09", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.09.19\n\t\t\t Daines Successfully Retains Little Shell Recognition, Montana Defense Priorities in Final NDAA  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Dainestoday announced that he successfully preserved big wins for Montana in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) including the federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians and critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls.\r\nDaines fought for years to help get federal recognition for the Little Shell Tribe. Earlier this year, Daines successfully fought to include federal recognition of the Tribe as an amendment in the Senate passed NDAA. Daines then successfully demanded it be included in the final NDAA.\r\nToday is great news for Montana. After a decades long fight, federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe is one step closer to becoming a reality,Daines said.I fought hard to ensure Little Shell recognition was retained in the final NDAA. Now, I'm going to keep working until it gets across the finish line and signed into law by President Trump. I look forward to celebrating with Chairman Gray very soon. To download the audio of the Little Shell quote, click HERE.\r\nDaines also fought to include provisions that will preserve and protect Malmstrom's mission while safeguarding national security for generations to come.\r\nWe must ensure that the effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent is reliable, capable, and ahead of the capabilities of our enemies abroad,Daines said.I fought hard to ensure we keep critical Montana provisions in the bill that preserve a robust program of nuclear modernization across the next five-year defense plan, and we continue articulating the value of strategic deterrence and the need for nuclear modernization in the face of a wide array of strategic challenges facing the United States and our allies.\r\nMontana Defense Wins in the NDAA:\r\n \r\nPrioritizes nuclear deterrence--\r\n\r\n$552 million for Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)\r\n$27 million for nuclear weapon modernization\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\nExtends reimbursement for spouse license and certification costs by two years\r\nAligns the modernization of the W87-1 warhead with the development schedule for the GBSD\r\n \r\n \r\nExpresses the sense of the Senate on support for a robust and modern ICBM force to maximize value of the nuclear triad\r\n \r\n \r\nRolls back the widow's tax that limits the amount of benefits a gold star family can get\r\n \r\nDaines has made it one of his top priorities to get Little Shell the federal recognition they deserve:\r\n \r\nIn early September, Daines wrote a letter calling on the leaders of the Armed Services Committees to retain a provision in the final version of the NDAA.\r\nIn late June, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the NDAA which included an amendment proposed by Daines that secured federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe.\r\nIn early June, Daines successful included the Little Shell recognition into the must pass NDAA bill\r\nIn late January, Daines voted to advance the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act out of the U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee.\r\nIn early January, Daines and Tester reintroduced the bipartisan legislation to grant the Little Shell Tribe federal recognition.\r\n \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/jobs-report-tremendous-news-montana-workers-gianforte-says", "Jobs Report \u201cTremendous News for Montana Workers,\u201d Gianforte Says", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement in response to today's November 2019 jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor:\nNovember's jobs report is tremendous news for Montana workers and proof our economy continues to grow stronger. Unemployment is at a 50-year low, and wages are growing. The tax cuts and regulatory relief President Trump and Republicans have delivered are working, and I'll continue working so that Montanans in every corner of our state have access to more opportunities and greater prosperity.  Background:\nAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor, 266,000 new American jobs were created in November, exceeding projections by more than 40 percent.\nSince President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, nearly 8.7 million new American jobs have been created, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.\nThe U.S. Department of Labor also reports the unemployment rate is 3.5 percent, matching a 50-year low.\nIn the past 12 months, wages for private sector workers increased 3.1 percent, including a 3.6 percent increase for nonsupervisory workers.\nIn Gianforte's September statewide town hall, 71 percent of Montanans rated the current state of the national economy as either very good or good.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-blasts-pelosi-impeachment-announcement-2020-house-candidates", "Gianforte blasts Pelosi impeachment announcement, 2020 House candidates weigh in", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Greg Gianforte criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement Thursday to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, calling it \"hyper-partisan impeachment fever\" that distracts from other important issues.\nTheir overly political process has been a sham since day one, reaffirming that (Rep.) Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi, and House Democrats have been obsessed with overturning the results of the 2016 election since President Trump won, Gianforte, a Republican now serving in the state's lone House seat, said on a Facebook posting. Congress should be focused on what the American people elected us to do -- passing critical trade deals, funding our military, and reducing prescription drug prices -- not indulging in Democrats' hyper-partisan impeachment fever.\nThis is the fourth time in U.S. history Congress has tried to remove a president. The impeachment probe was sparked by July call with the president of Ukraine, in which Trump pressed the leader to investigate Democrats and political rival Joe Biden as the White House was withholding military aid to the country bordering an aggressive Russia.\n'Our democracy is what is at stake,\" Pelosi said, according to the Associated Press. The president leaves us no choice but to act.\nGianforte is running for governor in 2020 and five Republicans and three Democrats are running for his seat. The primary is June 2 and the general election is Nov. 3.\nSome of those candidates were weighing in Thursday about Pelosi's decision.\nThe only thing this impeachment sham has proven is that Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats will do whatever it takes to overturn the will of the people and obstruct the Trump agenda,\" Republican candidate Matt Rosendale wrote in an email. \"It's all a partisan, liberal witch hunt that underscores why we must win this race, take back the House of Representatives, and get to work on lowering health care costs, reducing prescription drug prices, and passing USMCA. We stand with President Trump and look forward to helping him advance his agenda and continue his good work on behalf of the American people.\nRepublican Joe Dooling said this country's forefathers did not want this process of a partisan impeachment.\nIt's a partisan move, he said. It's the kind of stuff that makes Washington, D.C., broke. We need to elect somebody with the temperament and ability to get things done and stop the partisan bickering.  \n\tDooling, calling from the Grain Growers Association Convention, said it's 11 months from the election and Pelosi wants to talk about impeaching rather than trade deals that would help farmers and ranchers. He said he is calling the trade war Nancy Pelosi's trade war and not Trump's trade war because deals are on her desk.\nFellow Republican Debra Lamm said in an email that \"Pelosi's witch hunt comes drastically short of meeting her own standard for impeachment. The hypocrisy of the socialist Democrat party is mind-boggling.\"\nCorey Stapleton, now Montana secretary of state, said he opposed impeachment.\n\"I'm running to partner with President Trump and stand against Pelosi, AOC (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.) and their socialist agenda,\" he said in an email. \"The radical Left are only pushing a shampeachment to distract from their own failed liberal policies.\"\nDemocrat Matt Rains said he supported the impeachment process for three reasons.\n\"First and most importantly, the United States of America should never waiver on holding every public official to the highest standard of morals and ethical behavior. Economic growth does not justify questionable judgment,\" he said in an email. \"Second, impeachment exists to ensure law and order in government. Enough facts and evidence have emerged to justify a review for law and order.\n\"Third, I believe the majority of those opposed to the impeachment process (of which Montana has a significant number) would be calling for at least investigations if the party symbols were swapped on identical actions,\" he said. \"With a House Democratic majority and Senate Republican majority, we have about as fair system as possible.\nDemocrat Tom Winter approved of Pelosi's decision and said Trump has been credibly accused of using tax money to try and bribe a foreign government.\n\"It's not in the best interest of Montana, it's not in the best interest of a democracy, not in best interest of Congress,\" he said, adding it's a complete \"malpractice.\"\n\"There is a point where you have to stand for your values, and if you do not stand for your values now, how can voters be convinced you will stand for them when the going gets tough?\nWinter said he wants the president to do well, but trying to bribe foreign officials was \"unconscionable.\"\nDemocrat Kathleen Williams and Republican Timothy Alan Johnson did not respond to queries seeking comment.\nDon Kaltschmidt, head of the Montana Republican Party, criticized Pelosi's decision.\n\"The Democrats' obsession with removing President Trump from office by any means necessary is precisely why we need to elect a conservative to Montana's congressional seat and retire Nancy Pelosi as Speaker,\" he said in an email.\n\"Rather than kowtowing to the Radical Left and trying to negate the 63 million votes that elected the president, Democrats should join their Republican colleagues in rejecting this manufactured witch-hunt and get to work on issues that will actually better the lives of everyday Americans,\" he said", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-resolves-century-old-dispute-proposes-new-settlement-framework-to-permanently-protect-water-rights-for-all-montanans", "Daines Resolves Century Old Dispute, Proposes New Settlement Framework to Permanently Protect Water Rights for All Montanans", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.05.19\n\t\t\t Daines Resolves Century Old Dispute, Proposes New Settlement Framework to Permanently Protect Water Rights for All Montanans \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Requires CSKT Tribe to Permanently Relinquish 97% of all Water Rights Claims Across Montana, Save Taxpayers Over $400 Million\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE After years of negotiations, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that he has reached an agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) on a new framework for a permanent water settlement. Daines will introduce the Montana Water Rights Protection Act which permanently eliminates 97% of all CSKT's water rights claims across Montana, saves taxpayers over $400 million and protects the water rights of all Montanans.\r\nAfter years of negotiations and hard work, I'm pleased to announce we have reached a new agreement that permanently settles a century old water dispute in Montana and protects the water rights of all Montanans, Daines said. The Montana Water Rights Protection Act' will permanently eliminate almost all of CSKT's water claim rights across Montana with prejudice, save taxpayers over $400 million, and give all water users across Montana protection and certainty.\r\nThe elimination of 97% of all CSKT's water rights claims across Montana is with prejudice, meaning they are permanently relinquished.\r\nLast month, the Trump Administration expressed support for a settlement that would avoid litigation.\r\nThe Montana Water Rights Protection Act protects Montanans' due process by giving them access to state courts over water disputes between tribal and non-tribal members. It also affirms Montanans' Constitutional protection that the water of the State of Montana belongs to all the people for their common benefit (Article IX, Section 3). It will prevent years of costly litigation for Montana water users, and provide much needed certainty for all parties involved.\r\nSince coming to Congress, Daines has been actively engaged with members of the CSKT, Montana State Legislators, irrigators, and other stakeholders in reaching an agreement.  Key Facts of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act:\r\n \r\nProtects water rights of all Montanans across the state\r\nPermanently relinquishes 97% of all CSKT's water claim rights with prejudice across Montana\r\n\r\nRequires further 2.7% of remaining claims to be co-owned by the state of Montana and the remaining .3% will be limited to protecting fishing habitat by maintaining in stream flows and protecting outdoor economy\r\n\r\nSaves taxpayers over $400 million vs. alternative proposals\r\nProhibits the sale of water out of the State of Montana\r\nProvides critical resources to upgrade and improve water infrastructure\r\nConserves critical fish habitat across NW Montana\r\n \r\nKey Differences from Alternative Proposals:\r\n \r\nReduces settlement costs by over $400 million vs. alternative proposals\r\nAgreement by CSKT to permanently relinquish 97% of all water rights claims with prejudice across Montana\r\n\r\nRequires further 2.7% of remaining claims to be co-owned by the state of Montana and the remaining .3% will be limited to protecting fishing habitat by maintaining in stream flows and protecting outdoor economy\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\nProtect Montanans' due process by giving them access to state courts over water disputes between tribal and non-tribal members\r\nAgreement by CKST of language that affirms Montanans' Constitutional protection that the water of the State of Montana belongs to all the people for their common benefit\r\n \r\nMore Details:\r\n \r\nProvides CSKT with $1.9 billion to settle damages and rehabilitate the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP)\r\nProvides $10 million in road infrastructure funds to Lake and Sanders Counties\r\nRequires the Unitary Management Board to cross-file water records with Montana DNRC and requires all meetings and proceedings open to the public\r\n \r\nBackground:\r\n \r\nEarlier this month, the Trump Administration expressed support for a settlement that would avoid litigation.\r\nIn October, Daines sent a letter to the Department of the Interior requesting a formal review and guidance of alternative proposals.\r\nIn 2018, Daines met with legislators and irrigators who were proposing the People's Compact, and worked to address their concerns with the state passed compact.\r\n \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-gianforte-s-bipartisan-bill-cracking-down-illegal-robocalls", "House Passes Gianforte\u2019s Bipartisan Bill Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On a vote of 417-3, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman Greg Gianforte's bipartisan bill to crack down on illegal robocalls. \n Robocalls are not only a nuisance, they're a threat to honest, hardworking Montanans. Illegal robocalls seek to exploit them and steal their personal, private information and their money, Gianforte said. It's time to put an end to the stories I hear too often from Montanans about illegal robocalls.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nToday, we're taking a huge step toward providing relief from robocalls with the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act,  Gianforte said.It gives consumers tools to block illegal robocalls at no cost. It also holds illegal robocallers accountable for their scams, including higher fines and more prison time.\nThe Pallone-Thune TRACED Act requires carriers to offer call-authentication technology to consumers and small businesses at no additional charge; requires opt-in or opt-out robocall blocking be offered at no additional charge to consumers; and requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to work to stop one-ring scams. \nThe bill also increases penalties against illegal robocallers, including higher fines, more jail time, and a longer statute of limitations.\nThe legislation included Gianforte's bipartisan Tracing Back and Catching Unlawful Robocalls Act, which requires the FCC to publish an annual report on the telecommunication industry's efforts to trace suspected illegal robocalls to their origins and provide a list of voice service providers who are not sufficiently participating in efforts to stop illegal calls.\nBackground:\nIn 2018, Americans received 26.3 billion robocalls, or about 50,000 robocalls per minute, according to a study study released in January. Robocalls increased in 2018 by 46 percent from 2017.\nIn July 2019, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Stopping Bad Robocalls Act which included Gianforte's Tracing Back and Catching Unlawful Robocalls Act, on a vote of 429-3. Earlier in the month, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed  the bill by a vote of 48-0.\nIn June 2019, Gianforte introduced the bipartisan Tracing Back and Catching Unlawful Robocallers Act, H.R. 3434.\nIn May 2019, Gianforte pressed officials from the Federal Trade Commission  and the FCC about what steps they are taking to prevent illegal robocalls.\nEarlier in May, Gianforte shared  with lawmakers the story of a young woman from Bozeman who received a call from her little brother's phone number, but it was from a robocall scammer. The woman was shaken since her brother had died of a heroin overdose a couple of months before the call.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-stop-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species-protect-montana-water-recreation-economy-", "Daines, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species, Protect Montana Water Recreation Economy", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.04.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species, Protect Montana Water Recreation Economy  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today introduced a bipartisan bill, the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019, to stop the movement of aquatic invasive species, like zebra and quagga mussels, into Montana to protect Montana's water recreation economy.\r\nWater is the most essential need of Montana communities, and a powerhouse for our recreation economy, Daines said. Our bipartisan bill helps continue the fight to prevent aquatic invasive species, like quagga and zebra mussels, from damaging pristine Montana ecosystems. Empowering our local communities with the resources they need to ensure our waterways, rivers, and lakes remain free from these invasive species is critical to our Montana way of life\r\nInvasive aquatic mussels present a serious threat to Montana's water infrastructure and outdoor economy, and we've got to do more to stop them at the source, Tester said. This bill is simpleit helps do that by building and staffing new inspection stations so we can better contain their spread and avoid hundreds of millions of dollars in mitigation down the line.\r\nAquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to Western rivers and reservoirs. Once established, these intruders are nearly impossible to eradicate and wreak havoc on crucial water infrastructure, limit recreation opportunities, and harm ecosystems and local economies. As invasive mussels spread across the West, preventative measures  like watercraft inspection and decontamination stations  are key to limiting their spread.\r\nDaines and Tester introduced the bill with Senator Michael Bennet (Colo.). The bipartisan bill will:\r\n \r\nStrengthen prevention efforts by providing the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) explicit authority to partner with states and municipalities to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations\r\nProvide all federal agencies who participate in the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force the same authorities to limit the movement of invasive species into and out of U.S. waters, eliminating problematic differences between the various agencies\r\nEnsure that all at-risk basins are eligible and prioritized for watercraft inspection and decontamination funding\r\n \r\nTo read the full bill, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-peggy-white-well-known-buffalo-and-susan-kelly", "Gianforte Recognizes Peggy White Well Known Buffalo and Susan Kelly of Garryowen", "2019-12-02", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Peggy White Well Known Buffalo and Susan Kelly of Garryowen for their work to fight hunger in their community.\nPeggy and Susan created a community food bank that is a part of the Center Pole Foundation they launched in 1999. The food bank feeds more than 300 people a week, serving not only the Crow Indian Reservation but also the surrounding community.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\n\nRECOGNIZING PEGGY WHITE WELL KNOWN BUFFALO AND SUSAN KELLY OF GARRYOWEN\n\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Peggy White Well Known Buffalo and Susan Kelly of Garryowen for their work to fight hunger in their community.\nIn 1999, Peggy and Susan launched the Center Pole Foundation, a Native grassroots organization that promotes knowledge, justice, and sovereignty in Native communities. The foundation seeks to serve the needs of the community, including hunger within the Crow Indian Reservation. \nAs part of the foundation, Peggy and Susan created a community food bank which serves not only the reservation but also the surrounding community.\nTheir mission to fulfill a fundamental need, such as nourishment, is personal for Peggy and Susan. \nFor Peggy, confronting hunger began when she attended a boarding school. There, she experienced hunger and made it a life mission to feed people in a loving and kind environment.\nFor Susan, she has seen firsthand how hunger impedes a child's progress. Wanting every kid to do well in school, Susan says a kid can't be creative if his or her stomach isn't full. \nEach week, the food bank's staff goes to Billings to collect food from grocery stores. Their efforts provide food to the reservation and surrounding communities, feeding more than 300 people a week. \nTo Peggy and Susan, their work is about more than providing people with food. It's about providing their community nourishment, boosting its health, helping combat illness, and reinforcing the benefits of a healthy, positive lifestyle. Their commitment to the future of their communities is front and center of all they do through Center Pole Foundation. \nMadam Speaker, for their dedicated work to fight hunger in their community, I recognize Peggy White Well Known Buffalo and Susan Kelly of Garryowen for their Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rankin-post-office-receives-us-senates-blessing", "Rankin post office receives U.S. Senate's blessing", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The legislation, introduced last March in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and in the U.S. House by Rep. Greg Gianforte, was unanimously passed in the House on Oct. 16. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, the delegation's lone Democrat, joined in late October as a co-sponsor of Daines' bill.\n\t\tIt cleared its biggest hurdle in the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee on Nov. 7, the 103rd anniversary of Rankin's election into the Senate. The act waits on President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.\n\t\n\t\tOnly one other federal post office in Montana bears the name of a famous Montanan. Even before it was built in 1974, the Charles M. Russell Station on 9th Avenue in Great Falls was christened for the western artist who made his home in that city.\n\t\n\t\tRussell's art career was at its zenith in 1914 when Rankin led a movement that attained women in Montana the right to vote. Two years later, running on the Republican ticket, Rankin became what is believed to be the first female in the world to be elected to a national legislative body when Montana sent her to the U.S. House of Representatives. Nearly a quarter of a century later, in 1940, she was again elected to the U.S. House and served one term.\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBoth Daines and Gianforte, in introducing their respective bills, called Rankin a trailblazer for women's rights.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tShe was a leader for all Montanans, Daines said last week in a press release.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tI'm glad to see our bipartisan bill honoring her legacy head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law, he said.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tGianforte said Rankin is a national icon, and the bill to name a post office honors her lasting contributions to our country.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOne hundred years ago, Jeannette Rankin completed her first term as the first woman elected to Congress, Tester said in the joint statement. In those two short years she started to build a legacy that continues to inspire folks across the country, and as our bill heads to the President's desk, we should do our best to embody the values she stood for: equality, civil rights, and peace.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tJames Boxrud of Denver, communications director for the U.S. Postal Service in Montana, said several post office naming bills sit on Trump's desk, five of them from Colorado alone. Last year Trump signed all such bills on Dec. 23, the first day of a 35-day government shutdown.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tA dedication and naming ceremony of the post office at 1100 West Kent Ave. in Missoula has yet to be scheduled.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOnce it becomes law, I get some information sent to me from (postal service) headquarters, and we start working with the community, the post office and congressional officials to have a ceremony, Boxrud said. We do a plaque and try to find family members of hers if there are any around.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOne possible date for the dedication would be next Aug. 26, the 100th anniversary of the day the 19th Amendment was officially adopted, granting women across the nation the right to vote.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tEarlier this year the Montana Legislature passed an act to name a stretch of Interstate 90 through Missoula in Rankin's memory. That dedication has been set for June 12, 2020, on what would be Rankin's 140th birthday. New Jeannette Rankin elementary schools opened last year in Missoula and Kalispell.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-staff-hold-mobile-office-hours-eight-counties-december", "Gianforte Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Eight Counties in December", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that a member of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in December in eight counties, including Dawson, Flathead, Lake, Prairie, Roosevelt, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, and Valley counties.\n\nPOLSON\nTUESDAY, DECEMBER 3\n10 a.m.\nLake County Courthouse\nCommissioners Chambers\n106 4th Avenue East\nGianforte Staff: Sonny Capece\n\nKALISPELL\nTUESDAY, DECEMBER 3\n2 p.m.\nFlathead County Courthouse\n3rd Floor Conference Room\n800 South Main Street\nGianforte Staff: Sonny Capece\n\nBIG TIMBER\nWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4\n8 a.m.\nSweet Grass County Annex\nConference Room\n115 W 5th Ave\nGianforte Staff: Casey Collins\n\nCOLUMBUS\nWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4\n12 p.m.\nStillwater Courthouse\nDownstairs Conference Room\n400 E 3rd Ave N\nGianforte Staff: Casey Collins\n\nGLASGOW\nTUESDAY, DECEMBER 17\n10 a.m.\nValley County Courthouse\nCommunity Room\n501 Court Square\nGianforte Staff: Melissa Dean\n\nWOLF POINT\nTUESDAY, DECEMBER 17\n1 p.m.\nRoosevelt County Courthouse\n400 2nd Avenue South\nGianforte Staff: Melissa Dean\n\nTERRY\nWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18\n10 a.m.\nPrairie County Hospital\nCafeteria\n312 Adams Avenue South\nGianforte Staff: Melissa Dean\n\nGLENDIVE\nWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18\n1 p.m.\nDawson County Courthouse\nConference Room\n207 Bell Street\nGianforte Staff: Melissa Dean\n\n\nArea residents are invited to visit members of Gianforte's staff on an individual basis and share their views, questions, or concerns regarding the federal government. These comments will be shared with Congressman Gianforte.\nResidents may also inquire about federal programs or seek help with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration or the Veterans Administration.\nResidents may drop by the location or make an appointment by calling Gianforte's Helena office at (406) 502-1435.\nIf residents are unable to attend and would like information or assistance, they should contact Gianforte's Helena office at (406) 502-1435.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/senate-passes-bill-rename-bozeman-va-clinic-travis-atkins", "Senate passes bill to rename Bozeman VA clinic for Travis Atkins", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The House must also approve the bill before the facility at 300 N. Willson Ave., becomes the Travis W. Atkins Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. The clinic is one of 14 in the state that provides outpatient services to veterans.\n\n\tI'm hopeful this bill will be quickly signed into law, so that folks in Bozeman and across this grateful nation may properly honor Sgt. Atkins' courage  and legacy  for generations to come, said Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat and ranking member of the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee.\n\t\n\t\tSen. Steve Daines, a Republican, said, I'm happy to see my colleagues in the U.S. Senate support this important bill recognizing Atkins' bravery by renaming the VA clinic in his hometown of Bozeman in his honor.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tDaines and Testerintroduced the legislationin the Senate, and Rep. Greg Gianforte introduced the same bill in the House in March.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tGianforte, a Republican, will continue to work to secure passage of the bill in the House. The bill would then go to President Donald Trump for a signature.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tRenaming the VA clinic in Bozeman after (Atkins) will serve as a lasting tribute to Travis' legacy of valor, Gianforte said. I'm committed to getting this bipartisan, commonsense bill across the finish line in the House.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tDaines, Tester and Gianforte introduced the bills around the same time as Trump posthumously awarded Atkins, 31, a Medal of Honor, the country's highest award for battlefield valor.\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\tAtkins, an Army staff sergeant, enlisted in 2000 and served in Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged in 2003 and reenlisted two years later. While serving in Iraq in 2007, he shielded his fellow soldiers from a suicide bomber, saving three lives but losing his own\n\t\n\t\n\t\tIn his lifetime, he received several honors, including the Purple Heart and Army Achievement Medal.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tA year after his death, he received the Distinguished Service Cross. After a Department of Defense review, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-tester-bill-honoring-jeannette-rankin-heads-president-s", "Gianforte, Daines, Tester Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Testercelebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan bill yesterday, designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress.\nCongressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bill, H.R. 1972, in the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed the House earlier this fall. Gianforte issued the following statement following today's senate passage:Jeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America and is a national icon,Gianforte said.I appreciate the Senate advancing this bipartisan bill to rename a post office after her in her hometown of Missoula. I look forward to President Trump signing the bill into law to honor Rankin's lasting contributionsto our country.\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights and a leader for all Montanans,Daines said.I'm glad to see our bipartisan bill honoring her legacy head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.\n100 years ago, Jeannette Rankin completed her first term as the first woman elected to Congress, Tester said. In those two short years she started to build a legacy that continues to inspire folks across the country, and as our bill heads to the President's desk, we should do our best to embody the values she stood for: equality, civil rights, and peace.\nThe legislation names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin.\nRankin grew up on a family ranch just outside of Missoula.\nBackground:\nIn early November, Daines, Tester, Gianforte celebrated the advancement of the bill out of U.S. Senate committee.\nInlate March2019, Daines and Gianforte both introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nInearly October, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Gianforte's bill to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nIn late October, Tester joined as a co-sponsor of Daines' bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-gianforte-bill-honoring-jeannette-rankin-heads-to-presidents-desk", "Daines, Tester, Gianforte Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.22.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester, Gianforte Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Heads to President's Desk \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan Bill Renaming Missoula Post Office Passes out of U.S. Senate\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. CONGRESS U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan bill yesterday, designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress.\r\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights and a leader for all Montanans,Daines said.I'm glad to see our bipartisan bill honoring her legacy head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.\r\n100 years ago, Jeannette Rankin completed her first term as the first woman elected to Congress, Tester said. In those two short years she started to build a legacy that continues to inspire folks across the country, and as our bill heads to the President's desk, we should do our best to embody the values she stood for: equality, civil rights, and peace.\r\nCongressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bill, H.R. 1972, in the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed the House earlier this fall. Gianforte issued the following statement following today's senate passage: Jeanette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America and is a national icon, Gianforte said. I appreciate the Senate advancing this bipartisan bill to rename a post office after her in her hometown of Missoula. I look forward to President Trump signing the bill into law to honor Rankin's lasting contributions to our country.\r\nThe legislation names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin.\r\nRankin grew up on a family ranch just outside of Missoula.\r\nBackground:\r\nIn early November, Daines, Tester, Gianforte celebrated the advancement of the bill out of U.S. Senate committee.\r\nInlate March2019, Daines and Gianforte both introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\r\nInearly October, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Gianforte's bill to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\r\nIn late October, Tester joined as a co-sponsor of Daines' bill.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-tester-celebrate-senate-passage-travis-atkins-bill", "Gianforte, Daines, Tester Celebrate Senate Passage of Travis Atkins Bill", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Testertoday celebrated the U.S. Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after fallen Montana war hero, Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins.\nGianforte introduced legislation in the U.S. House, H.R. 1918, and will work to secure passage before the bill heads to the President's desk.\nStaff Sergeant Travis Atkins showed unparalleled courage and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the soldiers he served with in Iraq,Gianforte said.Renaming the VA clinic in Bozeman after him will serve as a lasting tribute to Travis' legacy of valor. I'm committed to getting this bipartisan, commonsense bill across the finish line in the House.\nStaff Sergeant Travis Atkins' bravery and service in to our nation is a true inspiration for Montanans and Americans nationwide, Daines said. I'm happy to see my colleagues in the U.S. Senate support this important bill recognizing Atkins' bravery by renaming the VA clinic in his hometown of Bozeman in his honor. His selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten. \nToday, with the support of our Senate colleagues, we've finally gotten through the Senate our bill to support naming the Bozeman VA clinic after Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins, a Medal of Honor recipient and distinguished Montanan. Sergeant Atkins is an American hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. I'm hopeful this bill will be quickly signed into law, so that folks in Bozeman and across this grateful nation may properly honor Sergeant Atkins' courage and legacy for generations to come, said Tester, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.\nBorn and raised in Montana, SSG Travis Atkins enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2000 at age 24. He served in Afghanistan, was honorably discharged in 2003, and reenlisted two years later. Shielding his fellow soldiers from a terrorist attack in Iraq, Atkins died on June 1, 2007 as he tackled and pinned down a suicide bomber who detonated a bomb. Atkins' quick thinking and selfless actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers. Atkins initially received a Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism, but after a review by the Department of Defense, he was awarded a Medal of Honor.\nBackground:\nDaines' tie with Atkins dates back to 2007 after he was killed in Iraq. At the time, Denny Lenoir, Daines' current Director of Veteran & Military Affairs, was the Montana State Director of Military Funeral Honors. Denny worked with the parents to get Travis home to Montana. Denny was the first to receive Travis when he landed at the Belgrade airport, and the last person to leave the cemetery after his funeral service.\nDaines has since spent time with Atkins' family, including at the Bozeman American Legion on Memorial Day last year.\nIn late March, Daines and Gianforte attended a White House Ceremony that posthumously awarded Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins with the Medal of Honor. In conjunction with the ceremony, Daines, Gianforte, and Tester introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after the fallen Montana war hero.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-mason-stimatze-bozeman-spirit-montana-commendation", "Gianforte Recognizes Mason Stimatze of Bozeman With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Mason Stimatze of Bozeman for his quick thinking and bravery that saved his family in the face of a house fire.\nTen-year-old Mason awoke in the early hours of a June morning to the sound of crackling and the smell of smoke. His swift actions saved his parents, brother, and sister from what could have been a tragic outcome.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nRECOGNIZING MASON STIMATZE OF BOZEMAN\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mason Stimatze of Bozeman for his quick thinking and bravery that saved his family.\nIn the early hours of a June morning, Mason woke up to the sound of crackling and the smell of smoke. He looked out his bedroom door and saw fire. The flames in the hallway blocked his path to his parents' bedroom. Mason ran outside and started banging on his parents' bedroom window. Mason's father, Nathan, and mother, Sabrina, woke up, broke the window, and safely climbed outside.\nMason's brother and sister, however, were still in their home. Mason and his parents ran to their bedroom window and got them out safely.\nMason's swift actions saved what is irreplaceable  family. His father said if it wasn't for Mason alerting them quickly to the danger, the story would have had a tragic ending.\nFor someone to have the presence of mind to act calmly and swiftly in such a tense moment is remarkable. For a ten-year-old to do it is amazing. His family calls him a hero, and I couldn't agree more.\nMadam Speaker, for saving his family's life through his bravery and quick thinking, I recognize Mason Stimatze for his Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-announces-over-740000-for-rural-education-and-telemedicine-in-montana", "Daines Announces Over $740,000 for Rural Education and Telemedicine in Montana", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.21.19\n\t\t\t Daines Announces Over $740,000 for Rural Education and Telemedicine in Montana \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $742,904 in Montana to support distance learning and telemedicine projects at the University of Providence and Benefits Hospitals, Inc.\r\nExpanding access to telemedicine is critical for getting Montanans the health care they need in our rural communities, Daines said. This funding will help expand wireless and telehealth services that will improve access to specialty medical care for 164,000 rural Montanans. It will also create a distance learning system to help educate our nurses and nursing students in rural Montana.\r\n$441,357 will be designated to the University of Providence to install a distance learning system to deliver advanced classes and educate nurses and nursing students in rural Montana. It will help serve an estimated 8,720 students.\r\n$301,547 will be designated to Benefis Hospitals, Inc. to expand wireless and telehealth services through the REACH Montana Telehealth Network that will improve access to specialty medical care for 164,000 rural residents of thirteen north central Montana counties.\r\nFor more information on the grants, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-1350088-for-billings-north-central-montana-bus-transportation", "Daines Helps Secure $1,350,088 for Billings, North Central Montana Bus Transportation", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.21.19\n\t\t\t Daines Helps Secure $1,350,088 for Billings, North Central Montana Bus Transportation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $1,350,088 will be designated towards bus transportation in Billings and North Central Montana.\r\nThis funding will further strengthen Montana's travel infrastructure needs and help Montanans get around their communities, Daines said.This funding will also help ensure we have the resources needed to help improve the quality of life in Billings and North Central Montana.\r\n$840,000 will be designated to Billings' MET buses and bus facilities.\r\n$510,088 will be designated to North Central Montana Transit buses and bus facilities.\r\nThe purpose of the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities.\r\nStatement of Support:\r\nThese grant dollars are a vital step towards replacing our fleet and the associated amenities. This is a good day for Billings MET Transit.- Kevin Ploehn, Director of Aviation and Transit, City of Billings\r\nBackground:\r\nIn early June, Daines wrote a letter of support urging the Federal Transit Administration to approve the buses and bus facilities grant for the city of Billings.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-gianforte-celebrate-senate-passage-of-travis-atkins-bill-", "Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Senate Passage of Travis Atkins Bill", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.21.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Senate Passage of Travis Atkins Bill  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bill to Rename Bozeman VA Clinic in Honor of Montana Hero\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. CONGRESS U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today celebrated the U.S. Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after fallen Montana war hero, Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins.\r\nStaff Sergeant Travis Atkins' bravery and service in to our nation is a true inspiration for Montanans and Americans nationwide, Daines said. I'm happy to see my colleagues in the U.S. Senate support this important bill recognizing Atkins' bravery by renaming the VA clinic in his hometown of Bozeman in his honor. His selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten.\r\nToday, with the support of our Senate colleagues, we've finally gotten through the Senate our bill to support naming the Bozeman VA clinic after Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins, a Medal of Honor recipient and distinguished Montanan. Sergeant Atkins is an American hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. I'm hopeful this bill will be quickly signed into law, so that folks in Bozeman and across this grateful nation may properly honor Sergeant Atkins' courage and legacy for generations to come, said Tester, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.\r\nGianforte introduced legislation in the U.S. House, H.R. 1918, and will work to secure passage before the bill heads to the President's desk.\r\nStaff Sergeant Travis Atkins showed unparalleled courage and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the soldiers he served with in Iraq,Gianforte said.Renaming the VA clinic in Bozeman after him will serve as a lasting tribute to Travis' legacy of valor. I'm committed to getting this bipartisan, commonsense bill across the finish line in the House.\r\nBorn and raised in Montana, SSG Travis Atkins enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2000 at age 24. He served in Afghanistan, was honorably discharged in 2003, and reenlisted two years later. Shielding his fellow soldiers from a terrorist attack in Iraq, Atkins died on June 1, 2007 as he tackled and pinned down a suicide bomber who detonated a bomb. Atkins' quick thinking and selfless actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers. Atkins initially received a Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism, but after a review by the Department of Defense, he was awarded a Medal of Honor.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines' tie with Atkins dates back to 2007 after he was killed in Iraq. At the time, Denny Lenoir, Daines' current Director of Veteran & Military Affairs, was the Montana State Director of Military Funeral Honors. Denny worked with the parents to get Travis home to Montana. Denny was the first to receive Travis when he landed at the Belgrade airport, and the last person to leave the cemetery after his funeral service.\r\nDaines has since spent time with Atkins' family, including at the Bozeman American Legion on Memorial Day last year.\r\nIn late March, Daines and Gianforte attended a White House Ceremony that posthumously awarded Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins with the Medal of Honor. In conjunction with the ceremony, Daines, Gianforte, and Tester introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to rename the VA clinic in Bozeman after the fallen Montana war hero.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-daines-call-vote-north-american-trade-deal", "Gianforte, Daines Call for Vote on North American Trade Deal", "2019-11-20", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Wednesday, Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the floor of their respective chambers to urge immediate action on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Here is what Gianforte had to say.\nUSMCA is a win for Montana and America, but here we are 355 days since President Trump signed USMCA, Gianforte said. The deal has gone nowhere in the House. So, what's the hold up? The Speaker has stalled since the deal was announced. She objected to it, those objections were addressed, and yet here we are.\nNearly one year ago, President Trump and leaders of Canada and Mexico signed the agreement which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement.\nThe House has 13 days left this year, 13 days to get this deal done, Gianforte said. It is up to Congress to act. The needless delays must end. The Trump administration has done its job and negotiated an agreement that works for Montana and our country. It is time for Congress to do its job.\nAccording to Daines, passing USMCA would help provide certainty and alleviate the challenges and obstacles Montana producers and ag related industries faced this tough season.\nWhile the democrats continue to obsess over impeaching our President, they continue to ignore the voices of our rural communities, Daines said. This unnecessary reality TV show is nothing but a waste of time and it is stalling important work like the USMCA. Montanans are sick and tired of the politics and partisan games being played here in Washington and frankly, I am too.\nNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USMCA. According to areport from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billion, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billion.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-call-vote-north-american-trade-deal", "Gianforte, Daines Call for Vote on North American Trade Deal", "2019-11-20", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today took to the floor of their respective chambers to urge immediate action on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), citing the trade deal's benefits to Montana.\nNearly one year ago, President Trump and leaders of Canada and Mexico signed the agreement which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement, the region's trade deal since 1994.\nUSMCA, however, has stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\n\nOn the floor of the House, Gianforte underscored the urgency to consider and vote on USMCA: The House has 13 legislative days left this year, 13 days to get this deal done.\nMadam Speaker, the needless delays must end. The Trump administration has done its job and negotiated an agreement that works for Montana and our country. It's time for Congress to do its job, Gianforte said. I urge House leaders to give farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners the certainty they need.\n\nDownload video of Daines' remarks HERE\n\nOn the Senate floor, Daines said, Montanans are growing restless as Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats continue to slow walk a very important trade agreement for Montana and our nation, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. For our producers and our ag related industries in Montana, passing USMCA would help provide certainty and alleviate the challenges and obstacles they've faced this tough season. Montanans are sick and tired of the politics and partisan games being played here in Washington. And frankly, I am too.\nGianforte and Daines have been pushing for ratification of USMCA.\nIn May, Gianforte sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) urging them to support USMCA and work with the White House to move it forward. In September, nearly a year after the three countries reached the agreement, he spoke on the House floor to urge Pelosi again to act on USMCA.\nIn June, Daines raised the importance of advancing USMCA in a U.S. Senate Finance hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. In October, he spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats to act and advance USMCA.\n\nBackground:\nAccording to a report from the United States International Trade Commission, USMCA will create 176,000 new jobs, grow the U.S. economy by $68.2 billion, and increase agricultural exports by $2.2 billion.\nNearly 1,000 agricultural groups across the U.S. have endorsed USMCA, including the Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Grain Elevator Association, Montana Pork Producers Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.\n\nUSMCA Timeline:\nIn May 2017, the Trump administration notified Congress of the start of negotiations to modernize NAFTA.\nIn September 2018, negotiations concluded with an agreement between all three countries and the final text was published online.\nIn November 2018, President Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico signed the agreement.\nOn March 26, 2019, Bloomberg reported, USMCA isn't one of her [House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's] legislative priorities.\nOn May 29, 2019, the New York Times reported, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is resisting pressure from the Trump administration to quickly approve an updated North American trade deal and is telling lawmakers and union officials that a planned study of the agreement could drag on well into the fall.\nOn June 19, 2019, Mexico passed USMCA.\nOn November 19, 2019, Politico reported, Freshman Democrats on Tuesday emerged from a trade meeting with a key labor leader with little confidence that the House would vote on President Donald Trump's trade deal by year's end.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-tester-work-support-critical-lwcf-funded-conservation", "Gianforte, Daines, Tester Work to Support Critical LWCF-Funded Conservation Easement Near Libby", "2019-11-20", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.), U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) wrote a letter to the United States Forest Service (USFS) expressing support for the continuation of a Forest Legacy Project that would create a conservation easement on more than 27,000 acres of Stimson land near Libby.\nThis project protects a 27,929 acre area in Northwest Montana that supports the local economy, and the jobs that help rural communities thrive, wrote the delegation. Protecting this landscape is an investment in the rural economy of Montana, and serves as a model for how responsible land management can help protect rural jobs.\nThe Kootenai Forestland Phase II Forest Legacy Project draws funding from the critical Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and would permanently protect public access and critical wildlife habitat in the area. The easement would help support Montana's $7.1 billion outdoor economy while ensuring the continuation of sustainable timber harvest in the area. The project builds on decades of efforts to protect the landscape and wildlife in the Kootenai National Forest, securing long-term habitat protection for endangered or threatened species such as grizzly bears and bull trout.\nThe MT delegation previously wrote in support of Phase I of the Kootenai Forestland project in FY 19 and have continuously advocated to fund LWCF. The project is also supported by the Lincoln Country Commission, The Nature Conservancy, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and other local groups.\nRead the Montana delegation's full letter to USFS HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recaps-ninth-statewide-town-hall-2019", "Gianforte Recaps Ninth Statewide Town Hall of 2019", "2019-11-20", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte held his ninth statewide town hall of 2019 last night.\nDuring last night's statewide town hall, I heard from Montana's about what's important to them -- their concerns, opinions, and ideas, Gianforte said. These statewide town halls and the feedback I get help guide me as I serve Montana.\nGianforte's statewide town hall reached nearly 100,000 Montanans. Gianforte took questions from constituents throughout the state, including Charlo, Conrad, Glendive, Malta, Libby, Troy, and Wilsall, as well as other towns and cities.\nMany of the questions Montanans posed to Gianforte related to mental health care, forest management, trade, agriculture, the national debt, border security, veterans' issues, energy, and House Democrats' efforts to impeach President Trump.\nIn addition to last night's town hall, Gianforte has held statewide town halls in January, February, April, May, September, and October, as well as town halls for seniors throughout the state in April and July.\nDuring last night's town hall, Gianforte posed five questions to Montanans to gauge their opinions on various topics. The questions and answers follow:\n\n1. What do you believe is the most important issue facing America today?\n\n30% - Border Security\n27% - Out-of-control spending and debt\n17% - Rising health care costs\n10% - National security and the military\n9% - The environment and climate change\n7% - The economy and good-paying jobs\n\n2. Do you believe President Trump should be impeached?\n\n86% - No\n14% - Yes\n\n3. What should be the top priority for cleaning up Washington?\n37% - Term limits\n28% - Holding unelected bureaucrats accountable\n20% - Banning former Members of Congress from lobbying\n15% - A balanced budget amendment\n\n4. Do you believe Congress should ratify the trade agreement among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as soon as possible?\n\n88% - Yes\n12% - No\n\n5. When it comes to holding town hall events, do you prefer statewide town halls, like this, or physical town hall meetings?\n\n85% - Statewide town halls\n15% - Physical town halls\n\nMontanans may sign up to participate in Gianforte's statewide town halls by calling staff in his Washington office at 202-225-3211 or texting REPGIANFORTE to 828282.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-votes-for-bipartisan-lwcf-funding-park-maintenance-backlog-bills-in-us-senate-committee", "Daines Votes for Bipartisan LWCF Funding, Park Maintenance Backlog Bills in U.S. Senate Committee", "2019-11-19", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.19.19\n\t\t\t Daines Votes for Bipartisan LWCF Funding, Park Maintenance Backlog Bills in U.S. Senate Committee \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Advances Both Bills, Other Montana Priorities out of Committee\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today advanced a slate of key Montana priorities out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee including bipartisan bills that permanently and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and help fix the maintenance backlog issue facing national parks.\r\nWhat a great day in the United States Senate and what a great day in Montana. With today's vote we are one step closer to fully funding the Land Water Conservation Fund and addressing the growing maintenance backlog in our national parks... Daines said.\r\n\r\nClick HERE to download full video statement\r\nDaines also voted to advance three important nominations to fill leadership positions at agencies impacting Montana and the West: Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of the Department of Energy, Kate MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior, and James Danly to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.\r\nDaines issued the following statement on his vote for the nominees: Dan Brouillette, Kate MacGregor and James Danly are great picks by the Trump administration that value our Montana way of life and understand the importance of creating good paying Montana jobs. As Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, I'm glad to have helped advance these important nominations and I'm confident they will help promote President Trump's pro-Montana, pro-jobs, and pro-energy agenda. I urge swift Senate floor action on these nominees.\r\nSummary of Bills:\r\nDaines' Bipartisan LWCF Permanent Funding Act, S. 1081:\r\n \r\nDaines' bill requires full, mandatory funding of LWCF.\r\nDaines has consistently and unabashedly fought for full funding of LWCF.\r\nEarlier this year, Daines helped get LWCF permanently authorized.\r\nDaines' efforts, actions and dedication to LWCF has received significant support from public lands advocates, groups and sportsmen.\r\n\r\nClick HERE for statements of support.\r\n\r\n \r\nDaines' Bipartisan Restore Our Parks Act, S. 500: \r\n \r\nDaines' bill helps fix the maintenance backlog facing national parks across the country.\r\nWith increased visitation of national parks across the country, park infrastructure has inevitably experienced wear and tear and has led to a significant maintenance backlog.\r\nToday, there is an $11.9 billion maintenance backlog facing national parks across the nation, including over$716million in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.\r\n \r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-welcomes-framework-public-auction-spectrum", "Gianforte Welcomes Framework for Public Auction of Spectrum", "2019-11-18", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced a framework for a public auction of C-Band spectrum, a policy Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) has advocated and worked with lawmakers of both parties to advance.\nI appreciate the FCC moving forward with our bipartisan request to hold a public auction of wireless spectrum in a transparent, open process, Gianforte said. I'll continue working to ensure a public auction results in proceeds for critical projects, including expanding reliable access to broadband to underserved areas. I look forward to working with the FCC to address concerns in rural communities and bring 5G connectivity to all Americans.\nGianforte introduced the bipartisan Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-BAND) Act, H.R. 4855, in October. The bill requires a public auction of C-Band spectrum in a manner that promotes competition, spurs the 5G revolution, and yields revenue for important domestic priorities.\nIn July, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai urging the FCC to use a public auction to clear as much spectrum as possible and to consider the needs of rural communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-lynne-and-myron-malnaa-glasgow-spirit-montana", "Gianforte Recognizes Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "During National Adoption Month, Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow for their dedication to and compassion for Montana's children.\nFor 18 years, the Malnaas have welcomed more than 150 foster children into their home, embracing them with the unconditional love they need. Lynne and Myron nurture and care for the kids, watch them grow, and provide the opportunity for the kids to be kids.\nLynne and Myron were recognized recently as 2019 Angels in Adoption honorees.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nRECOGNIZING LYNNE AND MYRON MALNAA OF GLASGOW\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lynne and Myron Malnaa of Glasgow for their dedication to and compassion for Montana's children.\nAfter her eldest daughter graduated from high school and with their son and Myron rodeoing, Lynne felt like she had an empty nest, and she says she found her quiet house unsettling.\nOne day Lynne, who ran a daycare out of their home for 25 years, got a call that changed her life. She was told there were a few desperate kids who needed a home right away. Lynne instantly stepped up and took them in. It happened so quickly, Myron, a law enforcement officer for 25 years, says he doesn't even remember Lynne talking to him about taking on such a big responsibility. Lynne says she did.\nSince that day 18 years ago, the Malnaas continue to provide a safe haven for many kids in need. They have welcomed more than 150 foster children into their home, embracing them with the unconditional love they need.\nLynne and Myron nurture and care for the kids, who come to them from various backgrounds. They watch them grow and give them opportunity to let the kids to be kids. Lynne and Myron have also adopted two children and are guardians to another.\nFor their commitment to Montana's children, Lynne and Myron were recognized recently as 2019 Angels in Adoption honorees.\nMadam Speaker, for freely giving over 150 foster children unconditional love and a home, I recognize Lynne and Myron Malnaa for their Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-google-must-protect-americans-privacy-", "Daines to Google: Must Protect Americans\u2019 Privacy", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.14.19\n\t\t\t Daines to Google: Must Protect Americans' Privacy  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting answers from Google on what procedures they are putting in place to protect Americans' health information.\r\n[O]ne of my top priorities in Congress is upholding the privacy rights of Montanans, and all Americans, and ensuring there are robust safeguards in place to protect sensitive patient data, Daines wrote. In light of recent reports regarding Project Nightingale,' I am concerned about how patient information is being collected and stored and believe it is critical that we ensure sensitive health data is handled properly and lawfully.\r\nThe letter follows recent reports that at least 150 Google employees already have access to much of the data on tens of millions of patients.\r\nA federal inquiry has been opened into Google's effort to collect the personal health data of millions of Americans through its initiative titled, Project Nightingale.'\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-27-recipients-2019-montana-congressional-veteran", "Gianforte Announces 27 Recipients of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation", "2019-11-11", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today announced the recipients of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique recognition of Montana veterans who served our country and continued their service in their communities.\nOn this Veterans Day, I have the honor of recognizing 27 Montana veterans with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation. They make our state a better place through their service to country and community, said Gianforte. On behalf of all Montanans, I thank them for their sacrifice and commitment to our communities. I also thank all of the Montanans who nominated these outstanding veterans.\nGianforte will highlight the recipients of the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation in the U.S. House of Representatives. At a ceremony, Gianforte will present recipients with a commemorative flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on Veterans Day.\nGianforte created the annual Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation in 2017 to recognize outstanding Montana veterans who have honorably served our nation and our communities. Gianforte asked Montanans in September to nominate veterans for the award.\nSince 2017, 60 veterans have received the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation.  \n\t\n2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation Recipients:\n\nJustin Bradley of Lolo  U.S. Marine Corps; Operation Enduring Freedom\nHerbert Cogley of Clancy  U.S. Army; Vietnam War\nMichael Eisenhauer of Great Falls  U.S. Army; 1990  2008, including Iraq War\nDaniel Flynn of Belgrade  U.S. Army; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom Sentinel\nLeRoy Gaub of Bozeman  U.S. Army; 1972 - 2003\nJames Geiger of Conrad  U.S. Army Air Corps; World War II\nThomas Goyette of Butte  U.S. Navy; Vietnam War\nGreg Grove of Eureka  U.S. Navy; 1983 - 1984\nRoland Heaton of Townsend  U.S. Army; Vietnam War\nDonald Helmbrecht of Victor  U.S. Army; Vietnam War\nJodie Penrod Jolly of Dillon  U.S. Air Force; 1982 - 2014\nRichard Klose, Sr. of Laurel  U.S. Army; 1961 - 1964\nRoger Knoell of Butte  U.S. Navy; Vietnam War\nMary LaForge of Crow Agency  U.S. Air Force; 1977 - 1983\nDale Longfellow of Hobson  U.S. Navy; 1961 - 1964\nJustin Madill of Great Falls  U.S. Army; Operation Enduring Freedom\nPerry Miller of Chinook  U.S. Marine Corps and Montana Army National Guard; 1977 - 1982, 1986 - 1993\nAdeline Mitchell of Glasgow  U.S. Navy; World War II\nNeil Neary of Butte  U.S. Army; Korean War\nThomas Price of Eureka  U.S. Navy; 1944 - 1946, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa\nHarold Riensche of Reed Point  U.S. Marine Corps; Vietnam War\nKaren Semple of Montana City  U.S. Air Force; 1973 - 1982\nQuintin Stephen-Hassard of Dillon  U.S. Navy; Vietnam War\nThomas Straugh of Dillon  U.S. Navy; 1968 - 1998\nJames Watkins of Dillon  U.S. Air Force and Montana Army National Guard; 1965 - 1968, 1974 - 1995\nBill White of Helena  U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve; 1966 - 1969, 1983 - 2007\nGeorge Wright of Laurel  U.S. Army; World War II", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-tester-celebrate-bipartisan-bill-honoring-jeannette", "Gianforte, Daines, Tester Celebrate Bipartisan Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Clearing U.S. Senate Committee", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today celebrated the advancement of their bipartisan bill designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress.\nCongressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bill, H.R. 1972, which passed the House in October.\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America, Gianforte said. I appreciate working with Senators Daines and Tester to advance this bipartisan bill to rename a post office after her in her hometown of Missoula. I look forward to its passage in the Senate to honor her lasting contributions to our country.\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's suffrage and a leader young Montanans still look up to today,Daines said.I'm glad to see my bipartisan bill move one step closer to being signed into law so we can move forward in designating this post office in her honor.\nJeannette Rankin was a pioneer for human rights, equality, and peace, Tester said. Her work both in and out of Congress still inspires folks in Montana and across the country to stand up for what's right. This post officein her home county of Missoulawill serve as a small token of our respect and admiration for the first woman ever elected to Congress.\nThe legislation names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin.\nBackground:\nInMarch 2019, Gianforte and Daines introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nOn October 16, 2019,the U.S. House unanimously passed the Gianforte's bill to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nOn October 22, 2019, Tester joined as a cosponsor of Daines' bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-13-million-to-kickstart-missoula-build-grant-project", "Daines Secures $13 Million to Kickstart Missoula BUILD Grant Project", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.06.19\n\t\t\t Daines Secures $13 Million to Kickstart Missoula BUILD Grant Project \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Applauds First Step for Critical Missoula Project\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Missoula willreceive $13 million to kickstart the first phase of their BUILD grant infrastructure project. Today's announcement comes after months of partnership between Daines and the Missoula community.\r\nThis funding is a big first step for the Missoula BUILD grant project and the community,Daines said.This projectis important forinfrastructure in Missoula as it helps in continuing to develop the city, as well as with construction of the new Missoula Veteran's home. I look forward to continuing to partner with the city of Missoula, and working in Congress,to ensure they receive the full funding they need.\r\nThe $13 million grant develops a connecting street and trail system in a growing area of Missoula including constructing new roads, intersection improvements including traffic signals and roundabouts, and enhancing the bicycle and pedestrian network.\r\nStatements of Support:\r\n\"As a champion for the Missoula community, the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to know that a portion of this year's BUILD grant was awarded to the county. Throughout the application process the Chamber was proud to fill the role of connector between county planners, elected officials, government agencies and the private sector. The collaboration between a variety of groups on this project was unprecedented and shows what can be accomplished when we all work together. We thank Senator Daines' office for their help in setting up meetings in Washington, DC as well as advocating on behalf of Missoula. We're proud to have played a role in securing a BUILD grant award for Missoula and look forward to future collaborative projects in the community.\" - Kim Latrelle, CEO, Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce\r\nBackground:\r\nIn late October, Daines spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, who is responsible for approving BUILD grants and expressed the importance of this project for Missoula and the state, highlighting the economic growth and development it would bring to the community.\r\nIn August, Daines met with Missoula county leaders at the proposed site to discuss the provisions needed for the project.\r\nIn July, Daines wrote a letter to Chao in support of Missoula receiving the BUILD grant.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-gianforte-celebrate-bipartisan-bill-honoring-jeannette-rankin-clearing-us-senate-committee", "Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Bipartisan Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Clearing U.S. Senate Committee", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.06.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Bipartisan Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Clearing U.S. Senate Committee \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan Bill Renames Post Office in Missoula After Rankin\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today celebrated the advancement of their bipartisan bill designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress.\r\nJeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's suffrage and a leader young Montanans still look up to today,Daines said.I'm glad to see my bipartisan bill move one step closer to being signed into law so we can move forward in designating this post office in her honor.\r\nJeannette Rankin was a pioneer for human rights, equality, and peace, Tester said. Her work both in and out of Congress still inspires folks in Montana and across the country to stand up for what's right. This post officein her home county of Missoulawill serve as a small token of our respect and admiration for the first woman ever elected to Congress.\r\nCongressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bill, H.R. 1972, in the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed the House earlier this fall. Gianforte issued the following statement following today's senate committee passage:Jeanette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in America. I appreciate working with Senators Daines and Tester to advance this bipartisan bill to rename a post office after her in her hometown of Missoula. I look forward to its passage in the Senate to honor her lasting contributions to our country.\r\nThe legislation names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin.\r\nBackground:\r\nInlate March2019, Daines and Gianforte both introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\r\nInearly October, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Gianforte's bill to rename a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\r\nIn late October, Tester joined as a co-sponsor of Daines' bill.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-urges-key-interior-department-positions-to-be-filled", "Daines Urges Key Interior Department Positions to be Filled", "2019-11-05", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.05.19\n\t\t\t Daines Urges Key Interior Department Positions to be Filled \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Advocates for Nominees to Have Western Values\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to fill key leadership positions at the Department of the Interior by individuals with strong western values.\r\nPresident Trump your Administration has made great steps to increase public access of public lands, conserve and protect species and responsibly develop our natural resources, Daines wrote. To ensure that the Department of the Interior continues to protect and enhance public access to public lands, increase revenue to the treasury and support American jobs, I urge you to nominate qualified individuals who have strong western values to these key positions.\r\nDaines is urging the following positions be filled:\r\n \r\nDirector, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)\r\nDirector, National Park Service (NPS)\r\nSpecial Trustee for American Indians\r\n \r\n\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-klobuchar-to-commerce-committee-act-on-bipartisan-stop-online-booking-scams-bill", "Daines, Klobuchar to Commerce Committee: Act on Bipartisan Stop Online Booking Scams Bill", "2019-11-01", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.01.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Klobuchar to Commerce Committee: Act on Bipartisan Stop Online Booking Scams Bill \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bill Stops Online Scammers, Protects Jobs and Tourism Economy\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Amy Klobuchar sent a bipartisan letter to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging him to act and include their bipartisan bill, the Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2019, in the Committee's next Executive Session.\r\nWith the rise of online bookings has come an increase in online booking scams. Fraudulent websites give the appearance of being connected to a hotel, but actually have no relationship with them, Daines and Klobuchar wrote. We believe that the Stop Online Booking Scams Act is a balanced, narrow and needed solution that protects both consumers and legitimate online hotel booking sites from online bookings scams.\r\nTo read the full letter click, HERE.\r\nBackground:\r\nIn late July, Daines and Klobuchar reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams.\r\nOn May 17th, 2017, Daines and Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams.\r\nIn late September of 2016, Daines first introduced the bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-bipartisan-vote-against-impeachment", "Gianforte Statement on Bipartisan Vote Against Impeachment", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) released the following statement after the House voted to continue to impeach President Trump:\nI voted today with Republicans and Democrats to oppose Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff's partisan efforts to impeach President Trump. Pelosi and Schiff continue their sham process to overturn the results of the 2016 election. The American people deserve to know what Pelosi and Schiff are doing behind closed doors, but their resolution does nothing to guarantee transparency, make transcripts available, or allow the president to defend himself.\nBackground:\nThe U.S. House of Representatives voted today 232-196 to continue ongoing impeachment investigations against President Trump. All Republicans and two Democrats voted against the measure.\nDuring Gianforte's statewide town hall on Monday that reached nearly 100,000 Montanans, 87 percent of respondents do not believe President Trump should be impeached, and 91 percent believe an impeachment inquiry of President Trump hinders Congress' ability to focus on issues important to the American people.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-special-interest-group-s-smears-lawrence-vandyke", "Gianforte Statement on Special Interest Group\u2019s Smears of Lawrence VanDyke", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In response to the American Bar Association's character attacks on Lawrence VanDyke, a former Montana Solicitor General and President Trump's nominee to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) released the following statement:\nPresident Trump nominated a well-qualified attorney and a good man in Lawrence VanDyke to serve on the Ninth Circuit. I know Lawrence VanDyke, and I proudly support and endorse his nomination. In contrast to the judicial activism that drives the Ninth Circuit, VanDyke would practice the proper role of the courts  to interpret laws, not make them from the bench.\nUnfortunately, in a move from the thickest muck of the swamp, a trial lawyers' special interest group pushes its extreme agenda against a well-qualified nominee. Marcia Davenport, a partisan hack who openly opposed VanDyke in a campaign, conducted a sham interview and hid behind a keyboard to smear him with attacks on his character. The ABA and Ms. Davenport should be ashamed of themselves.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-continues-fight-for-lwcf-funding", "Daines Continues Fight for LWCF Funding", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.31.19\n\t\t\t Daines Continues Fight for LWCF Funding \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Secures $30 Million Increase in Appropriations Process out of U.S. Senate, Continues Fight for Full, Mandatory Funding Bill\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured and advanced a $30 million increase in funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) out of the U.S. Senate, which would bring the fund to $465 million.\r\nLWCF is a critical tool that helps increase public access to public lands and preserve our Montana way of life, Daines said. While I am glad to see a $30 million dollar increase in funding for LWCF advance through the U.S. Senate, I remain committed and will not stop fighting until we get full funding.\r\nThe last time LWCF funding was at $465 million was 2004. Since joining Congress, Daines helped secure a 50% increase in funding.\r\nIn addition to securing the $30 million increase in funding in the appropriations process, Daines is fighting to advance his bipartisan bill for full, mandatory funding of LWCF in the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which Daines is a member of.\r\nDaines' efforts on LWCF have received significant support from public lands advocates in Montana including the Montana Association of Land Trusts, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Montana Trout Unlimited, Montana Wildlife Federation, the Wilderness Society, and more. Click HERE to see a long list of supportive quotes, stories, tweets, and more from folks across the spectrum.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines has been a leading voice in the U.S. Senate for LWCF funding and protection of public lands.\r\nDaines recent actions this Congress include:\r\nIn September, Daines secured over $1 million LWCF funding for public access and outdoor recreation in Montana\r\nOnMarch 12th, 2019, Daines joined President Trump in the White House for the signing of a historic bipartisan lands package which included the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act.\r\nOnFebruary 26th, 2019, House leadership responded to Daines' request and passed the public lands package with critical Montana wins.\r\nOnFebruary 12th, 2019, Daines secured Senate passage of the landmark bipartisan public lands package that includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act among other provisions important to conservation and public access to public lands.\r\nOnFebruary 14th, 2019, Daines secured a $10 million increase for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), bringing funding for the program to $435 million for 2019.\r\nOnJanuary 30th, 2019, Daines successfully convinced Senate leadership to bring the public lands package up for a vote in early in the 116thCongress.                      \r\nTo learn more about Senator Daines efforts to protect our public lands and promote outdoor recreation, clickHERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-advances-major-montana-priorities-out-of-us-senate", "Daines Secures, Advances Major Montana Priorities Out of U.S. Senate", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.31.19\n\t\t\t Daines Secures, Advances Major Montana Priorities Out of U.S. Senate \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Votes to Advance Four Appropriations Bills, Montana Wins Out of The U.S. Senate\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to advance four appropriations bills out of the U.S. Senate supporting major Montana priorities including the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), law enforcement and meth prevention, wildfire prevention, Montana agriculture, addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, superfund cleanup and more.\r\nThis is about securing funding for critical priorities that are important to our Montana way of life, Daines said. I am honored to bring the issues that Montanans care about most to the center of the appropriations negotiations.\r\nAs a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Daines worked to secure the Montana priorities in the bills. Next steps will be conferencing the bills with the U.S. House of Representatives.\r\nBreakdown of wins per bill:\r\nCommerce, Science, Justice Appropriations Bill:\r\nQuote: This bill helps support initiatives to combat Montana's meth epidemic and mitigate the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis in Indian Country, Daines said.\r\n \r\nMeth $13 million for COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Task Forces to help local efforts and law enforcement to combat the meth epidemic. Daines successfully introduced a bipartisan amendment with Senator Tester during the appropriations process to increase the funding to $13 million  which is a $5 million increase from last year.\r\nMMIW  Secures improvements and funding towards data sharing, training, and technical assistance with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service to better address and prevent violent crime in Indian Country. Secures that the Crime Victim Fund dedicates 5% of is funds for tribal victims.\r\nJustice $28 million for Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) grants. $12 million will be included for CASA grants. Drug courts will receive $80 million, an increase of $3 million.\r\nTech $10M for Quantum Science in National Institute of Standards and Technology.\r\n \r\n\r\nInterior and Environment Appropriations Bill:\r\nQuote: This bill helps protect and preserve our Montana outdoor heritage, Daines said. This funding will also help protect Montanans public health and safety by supporting wildfire prevention programs and superfund cleanup.\r\n \r\nLWCF  465 million for LWCF (an increase of $30 million from last year)\r\nParks  $127 million will be directed for the National Park Service Deferred Maintenance\r\n \r\n \r\nSuperfund  $1.167 billion with language stating any remaining funds from the W.R. Grace Settlement remain expandable to Libby and encourages the EPA to work with congress to effectively protect communities from further exposure to asbestos.\r\n \r\n \r\nIndian Affairs  $45.6 million for Indian Land and Water Claims Settlements, including the Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement. Secures $6.5 million in funding to combat the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis.\r\nForest Service/Wildfire - Secures directive for Forest Service to examine Recommended Wilderness Areas for existing uses and more uniformly manage them across regions. Secures strong funding for forest health and wildfire programs. \r\n \r\n\r\nTransportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill:\r\nQuote: This bill helps support important infrastructure priorities critical to our economy and returns Amtrak ticket agents to Havre and Shelby, Daines said. This bill also delays the ELD mandate another year which is critical for Montana ag.\r\n\r\n \r\nElectronic Logging Devices (ELD) - Additional year delay in the ELD mandate\r\nContract Towers - Fully funds contract towers in Bozeman, Kalispell, Missoula\r\nAmtrak - Returns Amtrak ticket agents to Havre and Shelby\r\nAir Travel $10 million for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant Program\r\n \r\n\r\nAgriculture Appropriations Bill:\r\nQuote: This bill helps support Montana farmers and ranchers, Daines said. It also addresses very important issues to our rural communities, including expanding rural broadband access.\r\n \r\nMSU Research $259 million in Hatch Act funds to support agricultural research at land grant institutions like Montana State University to help utilize and preserve our natural resources, maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global economy, and protect America's food supply.\r\nExtension Services $315 million in Smith-Lever funds to assist producers in the application of knowledge gained by research via extension services. These funds help improve best practices and directly benefit farmers and ranchers on the ground.\r\nAgriculture and Food Research Initiative $425 million for AFRI, which funds critical research and extension grants that help create a sustainable agriculture economy in Montana and across the United States.\r\nU.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative $5.5 million in funding for essential research into fusarium head blight (scab) that will help farmers fight the disease that is a serious problem for states like Montana.\r\nBrucellosis  Urges USDA to make competitive grants available to improve management tools for research into zoonotic livestock diseases like brucellosis.\r\nPulse Crops $1 million to expand research into the nutritional benefits of pulse crops via the Pulse Health Initiative. The bill also recommends that USDA support schools in efforts to source and provide pulses in their school lunch programs. \r\nSugar Beets $1 million in increased funding for plant disease research to improve the quality of sugar beet production.\r\nWheat Grading - The U.S. is Canada's largest wheat export market and Canadian producers compete equally with their U.S. counterparts when exporting into the U.S. As the Canada Grains Act and Varietal Registration System requires imported wheat to be graded at the lowest standard established, the result is that imported U.S. wheat is treated less favorably when compared to Canadian product. This distinction puts U.S. wheat at a significant disadvantage when it enters the Canadian market. This bill directs Secretary Perdue to work with the Department of Commerce and USTR to prioritize this issue in negotiations with the Canadians.\r\nChronic Wasting Disease $9 million in funding for cervid health, of which $5 million will go to state departments of wildlife and agriculture to develop and implement CWD surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. \r\nIndustrial Hemp $16.5 million for USDA to implement the hemp provisions in the Farm Bill and directs USDA to move promptly in advancing relevant regulations as well as coordinating with other impacted federal agencies to support the commercial production and interstate commerce of industrial hemp.\r\nLivestock Indemnity Payments  Urges USDA to prioritize LIP updates in the Farm Bill and ensure assistance is provided to ranchers impacted by severe weather as quickly as possible.\r\nRural Broadband $30 million for the rural broadband grant and loan program and included language directing the Rural Utilities Service to eliminate duplicative or over building of broadband technology. \r\n \r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Press Contact \n\t\t\t\t\r\nVotes to Advance Four Appropriations Bills, Montana Wins Out of The U.S. Senate\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recaps-eighth-statewide-town-hall-2019", "Gianforte Recaps Eighth Statewide Town Hall of 2019", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte last night held his eighth statewide town hall of 2019.\nLast night, I connected with thousands of Montanans and listened to their ideas, concerns, and opinions on issues important to them, Gianforte said. What I hear from Montanans, whether sitting down with them on my tour of Montana's 56 counties or during statewide town halls, guides me as I serve Montana.\nGianforte's statewide town hall reached nearly 100,000 Montanans. Gianforte took questions from constituents throughout the state, including Corvallis, Eureka, Grass Range, Olney, Raynesford, St. Marie, Stevensville, Twodot, and Vaughn, as well as several larger towns and cities.\nMany of the questions Montanans posed to Gianforte related to veterans' issues, natural resources, health care, trade, agriculture, Second Amendment rights, the national debt, and House Democrats' efforts to impeach President Trump.\nIn addition to last night's town hall, Gianforte has held statewide town halls in January, February, April, May, and September as well as town halls for seniors throughout the state in April and July.\nDuring last night's town hall, Gianforte posed five questions to Montanans to gauge their opinions on various topics. The survey questions and results follow:\n\n1. What do you believe is the most important issue facing America today?\n\n35% - Border security\n25% - Out-of-control spending and debt\n12% - Rising health care costs\n12% - National security and the military\n9% - The environment and climate change\n7% - The economy and good-paying jobs\n\n2. Do you believe President Trump should be impeached?\n\n87% - No\n13% - Yes\n\n3. Do you believe Congress should quickly consider and ratify the trade agreement among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?\n\n88% - Yes\n12% - No\n\n4. Do you believe an impeachment inquiry of President Trump hinders Congress' ability to focus on issues important the American people?\n\n91% - Yes\n9% - No\n\n5. When it comes to holding town hall events, do you prefer statewide town halls, like this, or physical town hall meetings?\n\n84% - Statewide town halls\n16% - Physical town halls\n\nMontanans may sign up to participate in Gianforte's statewide town halls by calling staff in his Washington office at 202-225-3211 or texting REPGIANFORTE to 828282.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-ziggy-and-stella-ziegler-billings-spirit-montana", "Gianforte Recognizes Ziggy and Stella Ziegler of Billings With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Ziggy and Stella Ziegler of Billings for their business success and decades of ministerial impact to help build a better path for those reentering society.\nRecently retired from more than four decades of owning and operating Stella's Kitchen and Bakery, Ziggy and Stella received this year's Billings Chamber Legacy Award. They also have dedicated their lives to ministering to incarcerated individuals and providing them structure and community as they reenter society.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nRECOGNIZING ZIGGY AND STELLA ZIEGLER OF BILLINGS\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ziggy and Stella Ziegler of Billings for their decades of selflessly helping people find a second chance in life.\nFor more than 40 years, Ziggy and Stella owned and operated Stella's Kitchen and Bakery in Billings. Their establishment created a downtown buzz where every weekend you can find a line out the door of people waiting to eat a delicious breakfast. Their restaurant won a 2018 Billings Gazette Readers' Choice for Best Breakfast and Best Bakery.\nRecently retired, Ziggy and Stella were honored with this year's Billings Chamber Legacy Award for their dedication to the city. While their business success is well documented, it's the Zieglers' work in their community that sets them apart. \nIn 1973, when Ziggy was young, his father was murdered. Instead of reacting in anger, Ziggy used that tragedy to fuel his passion for serving others. He dedicated his life to helping prisoners find fruitful, meaningful lives during and after incarceration.\nFor the last 40 years, Ziggy has traveled to prisons and halfway houses throughout Montana. In those cell blocks and rehabilitation rooms, Ziggy offers spiritual guidance, be it a passage of scripture or a prayer. He also helps those incarcerated or formerly incarcerated develop their self-esteem, encouraging them realize their worth. Ziggy has helped hundreds of men and women find a plan for life after incarceration. \nThat's where Stella stepped in to complete the ministry. Stella oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Ziegler's bakery, including hiring workers. Collaborating with the prison ministry, Stella filled many of open jobs with former inmates. The employment provided those reentering society with structure and a community. \nStella's reach goes beyond her bakery. She was instrumental in building the new St. Francis Catholic Elementary School and remodeling St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral in Billings. Even after retiring, Stella continues to help her community as she serves on boards and leadership committees. \nMadam Speaker, for their business successes and ministerial impact to help build a better path for those reentering society, I recognize Ziggy and Stella Ziegler of Billings for their Spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-gianforte-s-bill-increase-transparency-bring-down-drug", "House Passes Gianforte\u2019s Bill to Increase Transparency, Bring Down Drug Prices", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill from Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) to increase transparency within the drug pricing process and lower prescription drug prices.\nAhead of the House vote, Gianforte described to lawmakers one of the health care challenges many Montanans face. Far too many Montanans can't afford the prescription drugs they need. They shouldn't have to leave the pharmacy counter emptyhanded because costs are too high, Gianforte said.\nGianforte pivoted to his bill as one way to bring down prescription drug prices. To lower costs, we need more transparency in our health care system. We need to shine a light into the opaque drug pricing process. Our commonsense, bipartisan bill before the House today will shine that much needed light, Gianforte said.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\n\nThe bipartisan Payment Commission Data Act will provide access to greater drug pricing data for the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Committee (MACPAC). Access to the data will allow for more comprehensive drug pricing analysis, improving information lawmakers can use to address rising drug prices.\nMedPAC and MACPAC are independent, nonpartisan think tanks that advise Congress on health issues, much like the Congressional Budget Office advises Congress on fiscal and budgetary issues.\nGianforte introduced the bill, H.R. 1781, with Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), Tom O'Halleran (D-Ariz.), Tom Rice (R-S.C.), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) in March 2019.\nIn April 2019, the legislation passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which Gianforte serves.\nThe measure moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration and action.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-tester-fight-for-bozeman-airport-workers", "Daines, Tester Fight for Bozeman Airport Workers", "2019-10-28", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.28.19\n\t\t\t Daines, Tester Fight for Bozeman Airport Workers \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE  U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today introduced a bipartisan amendment to the U.S. Senate Appropriations package which would address a longstanding staffing issue at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.\r\nOur airports are a critical piece to the tremendous economic growth we're seeing in Bozeman and around our state, Daines said. I'm glad to introduce this bipartisan amendment which will address a longstanding issue and improve the quality of customer service at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.\r\nAs more folks come to experience everything the Big Sky State has to offer, it's critical that our busiest airport has the tools it needs to operate as smoothly as possible, Tester said. Bozeman's Yellowstone International Airport is an economic and tourism hub, and this amendment will make the FAA take into account the work that goes into keeping it running, especially when the weather is bad.\r\nThe amendment would address issues with air traffic control tower staffing by changing the definition of a qualifying operation to include snow removal operations at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. As a result of that change, the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport would be allocated funding for an additional air traffic controller.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines and Tester introduced have long been supportive of this effort for the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-introduces-bipartisan-bill-require-public-auction-wireless", "Gianforte Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Public Auction of Wireless Spectrum", "2019-10-24", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte today introduced the bipartisan Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-BAND) Act, H.R. 4855, with U.S. Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), and Bill Johnson (R-Ohio).\nTheir bill requires a public auction of C-Band spectrum in a manner that promotes competition, spurs the 5G revolution, and yields revenue for important domestic priorities.\nWireless spectrum is a valuable, strategic public asset, and taxpayers should be compensated for its use, Congressman Gianforte said. Our bipartisan bill requires the FCC to hold a public auction, promoting a transparent and open process while preventing a private spectrum sale that could benefit foreign entities. The proceeds from the public auction can be used for critical priorities, including expanding reliable broadband service to bridge the digital divide.\nI am pleased to introduce the bipartisan C-Band Act, which would require the FCC to promptly conduct a public auction to provide more much-needed mid-band spectrum, Congressman Doyle said. This bill would ensure a transparent and fair process that would generate billions of dollars in revenue to address the urgent needs of millions of Americans such as building out broadband internet service in rural America while protecting users of incumbent services. \nIn the race to 5G and beyond, the United States needs to win, and our path forward needs to ensure all Americans have the opportunity to benefit from it, said Congresswoman Matsui. Opening up C-Band spectrum is a significant step toward that goal, which is why the FCC must pursue an open and transparent auction process that respects American taxpayers. Moving forward quickly with a public auction produces a win for the American people and the innovation economy. I am proud to join in introducing this bipartisan bill, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on solutions that solidify American leadership in 5G.\nI am pleased to join my colleagues in sponsoring the C-BAND Act, Representative Johnson said. I believe an open and transparent process that enables competition and protects taxpayer dollars can best be accomplished by the FCC conducting a public auction of C-band spectrum that will help fund broadband deployment where it is needed most  rural America, areas like Eastern and Southeastern Ohio. I look forward to continuing this conversation at our subcommittee hearing next week.\nThe bipartisan C-BAND Act requires the FCC to hold a public auction of C-Band spectrum, allows for no less than 200 megahertz and no more than 300 megahertz of C-Band spectrum, and ensures that incumbent C-Band users will be protected.\nThe Communications and Technology Subcommittee, of which Gianforte is a member, will hold a hearing on the C-Band next week.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-urges-action-telehealth-increase-access-affordable-care", "Gianforte Urges Action on Telehealth to Increase Access to Affordable Care, Specialists", "2019-10-24", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "At a committee hearing yesterday, Congressman Greg Gianforte urged lawmakers to expand access to high-quality, affordable health care by prioritizing telehealth.\nGianforte cited challenges rural communities face with access to health care.\n[In Montana,] we have a lot of space and not many practitioners. We don't have specialists. Telehealth is one way to bring those to these rural communities so they can maintain the viability of our critical access hospitals, Gianforte said.\n\nView video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nGianforte called on Congress to work toward expanding telehealth services.\nCongress should focus on leveraging both federal funds and lessons learned so that those who need access most have it  particularly folks in rural areas, Gianforte said. We should prioritize efforts to expand telehealth access and fully realize the potential it has to provide services to all our seniors with access to reliable, high-quality care.\nAt the hearing, Gianforte asked Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about a national telehealth strategy.\nI think there's been some focused effort on this in rural communities. A lot of the problem is that even if telehealth services are available, they may not have broadband access, Verma said. Telehealth is a great example of innovative technology that can really go a long way to improve access and to improve health care and outcomes, and so would love to continue to work with you on that issue.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-pelosi-stop-playing-political-games-with-usmca-", "Daines to Pelosi: Stop Playing Political Games with USMCA", "2019-10-23", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.23.19\n\t\t\t Daines to Pelosi: Stop Playing Political Games with USMCA  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Demands Action from House Democrats\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats to act and advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).Daines stressed the importance of the USMCA to Montana Ag and the economy highlighting an estimated $68 billion boost to the nation's GDP, 176,000 new jobs, higher wages, and increased certainty.\r\n\r\nTo download the full video, click HERE.\r\nThe House Democrats cannot continue to hold our farmers and our ranchers hostage any longer for political gain. This is negatively impacting the Montana way of life, Daines said. To Speaker Pelosi, and my Democratic colleagues in the House, the time to act is now. Our neighbors depend on it. Montana farmers and ranchers depend on it. And the entire country depends on it.\r\nBackground:\r\nAs Montana's lone member on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over international trade action, Daines has been a strong voice in support of USMCA.\r\nOn June, 18, 2019 Daines raised the importance of advancing USMCA in a U.S. Senate Finance hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.\r\nOnNovember 21, 2018, Dainessent a letter to President Trump showing support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and to urge passage of the trade deal.\r\nOnJanuary 30, 2018, Daines sent a letter to President Trump, reaffirming the benefits on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and urging him to modernize it to reflect the 21stcentury economy.\r\nOnNovember 20, 2017, Daines sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging him to consider the critical role agriculture plays in the U.S, economy and its dependence on trade.\r\nOnJune 28, 2017, Daines sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Lighthizer, urging him to consider the impact of trade with Mexico and Canada on the U.S. agricultural industry while renegotiating NAFTA.\r\n###\r\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-withdrawing-troops-from-syria-detrimental-to-national-security-", "Daines: Withdrawing Troops from Syria Detrimental to National Security", "2019-10-23", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.23.19\n\t\t\t Daines: Withdrawing Troops from Syria Detrimental to National Security  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee stressed the national security risk that withdrawing American troops from Syria poses, including the potential rise of terrorist organizations such as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).\r\nDuring the hearing, Daines pressed Ambassador James Jeffrey, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, on the importance of combating ISIS and holding Turkey and President Tayyip Erdogan accountable for their actions against the Kurds.\r\n\r\nClick HERE to download.\r\nOur presence in Syria, while minimal, had resulted in great progress in the fight against ISIS and supported our allies in the region who bore the brunt of the fighting. This withdrawal has placed those gains at substantial risk, Daines said.\r\nBackground:\r\nThe reduction of American presence in Syria has already resulted in the increased influence of Russia and Iran, and set the stage for a potential resurgence of ISIS.\r\nEarlier this Congress, Daines voted for S.1 which supported our allies in the Middle East, increased sanctions on the Assad regime, and expressed concern that an immediate withdrawal from Syria or Afghanistan would put the gains achieved at risk and potentially further destabilize the region.\r\nAdditionally, it called upon the Administration to identify and certify that necessary conditions have been met prior to any substantial withdrawal from Syria or Afghanistan.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-urges-congress-investigate-nation-s-cattle-markets", "Gianforte Urges Congress to Investigate Nations Cattle Markets", "2019-10-22", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Greg Gianforte drew lawmakers' attention to the nation's cattle markets and urged Congress to investigate them.\nGianforte highlighted the August fire at a beef packing plant in Holcomb, Kansas and its impact on the cattle markets. He described how cattle prices have fallen while retail beef prices have hit a four-year high.\nGianforte updated the House on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's investigation, saying, I asked Secretary Perdue to investigate the cattle market following the Holcomb fire, and he agreed. USDA expects the investigation to wrap up by the end of the year.\nGianforte then called on Congress to investigate the nation's cattle markets.\nI urge the House to do right by America's ranchers and also look into the cattle market, Gianforte said. Montana ranchers produce the world's best beef, but current conditions in the market are hurting them. They deserve an explanation and to be treated fairly.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nIn September, Gianforte led a bipartisan effort to aid cattle producers and live-cattle haulers who faced a crisis because of the fire at the Holcomb processing plant.\nAlso in September, Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging a swift and transparent investigation into the fire.\nGianforte's remarks as prepared:\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the state of our nation's cattle markets. \nFollowing the August fire at Tyson's beef packing plant in Holcomb, Kansas, live cattle prices hit a five-year low. At the same time, retail beef prices rose.\nIt makes sense: if you can process less cattle, there's an oversupply in the market and less processed beef, which increases retail beef prices.\nBut the Holcomb processing plant represented only five percent of America's processing capacity. And yet, live cattle prices fell 11 percent while retail prices hit their highest levels since 2015.\nI asked Secretary Perdue to investigate the cattle market following the Holcomb fire, and he agreed. USDA expects the investigation to wrap up by the end of the year.\nI urge the House to do right by America's ranchers and also look into the cattle market.\nMontana ranchers produce the world's best beef, but current conditions in the market are hurting them. They deserve an explanation and to be treated fairly.\nI look forward to a full accounting of the cattle market, and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-extend-funding-to-community-health-centers", "Daines Leads Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding to Community Health Centers", "2019-10-22", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.22.19\n\t\t\t Daines Leads Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding to Community Health Centers \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer urging long-term funding of community health centers (CHCs).\r\nCommunity health centers provide affordable health care to our nation's most vulnerable citizens, Daines wrote. More than 29 million patients, including 385,000 veterans and 8.7 million children, receive quality medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health care services from a community health center. These centers work to combat the opioid epidemic, offer preventive care to patients, and treat chronic conditions to improve the health of those they serve while saving taxpayer dollars. On average, health centers save over $2,300 per Medicaid patient and save the health care system $24 billion each year. \r\nThe letter, which was cosigned by 25 senators, calls for immediate passage of the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act of 2019, which would reauthorize the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF) and the National Health Service Corps for five years. Funding for CHCs is set to expire on November 21, 2019.\r\nTo read the full letter click HERE.\r\nBackground: \r\nDaines has been a strong supporter of community health centers.\r\nDaines is a cosponsor of the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act (S.106), which provides a five-year reauthorization of and an increase in funding for the Community Health Center Fund.\r\nIn early April, Daines sent a letter to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, urging the Subcommittee to prioritize community health center funding.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-wraps-tour-montana-s-56-counties", "Gianforte Wraps up Tour of Montana\u2019s 56 Counties", "2019-10-21", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recently completed his 2019 tour of meeting with Montanans in each of the state's 56 counties.\nTraveling to every corner of our state, sitting down face-to-face with folks, and listening to their concerns is the only way I know to do the job, Gianforte said. I walked away from each conversation with something I can take with me as I serve Montana. I'll continue crisscrossing the state and meeting with Montanans where they live, work, and raise their families. \nLogging thousands of miles, Gianforte conducted town halls and sat down with Montanans, including local leaders, state and local law enforcement officials, border patrol agents, health care professionals, veterans, students, nonprofit leaders and volunteers, farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and tribal members, among others.\nThe meetings and events covered a wide range of issues, including jobs, the economy, health care, public lands, border security, veterans, infrastructure, and tribal matters.\n\nEvents by county\nActivities listed below are not a complete list of Gianforte's events, but rather represent one event per county. For many counties, Gianforte conducted more than one event.\n\nBeaverhead County\nDillon  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nBig Horn County\nHardin  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nBlaine County\nChinook  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nBroadwater County\nTownsend  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nButte-Silver bow\nButte  Toured St. James Healthcare and met with administrators and providers\n\nCarbon County\nRoscoe  Presented a copy of the East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Gianforte's first standalone bill signed into law, to the Friends of East Rosebud\n\nCarter County\nEkalaka  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nCascade County\nUlm  Attended the Little Shell Elders and Veterans Traditional Powwow\n\nChouteau County\nFort Benton  Toured Missouri River Medical Center and met with administrators and providers\n\nCuster County\nMiles City  Presented Alfred Olson with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation\n\n\nDaniels County\nScobey  Celebrated and spoke at the 100th anniversary of the Scobey VFW\n\nDawson County\nGlendive  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nDeer Lodge County\nAnaconda  Visited the Anaconda VA Clinic to talk about the VA MISSION Act and efforts to reform the VA to improve care for veterans\n\n\nFallon County\nBaker  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nFergus County\nLewistown  Presented Donald Bost with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation\n\nFlathead County\nKalispell  Participated in the Shining Honor Project event at the Glacier Memorial Gardens on Memorial Day\n\nGallatin County\nBozeman  Toured one of the Montana Food Bank Network's sites for its Summer Food Service Program and talked with volunteers and administrators\n\n\nGarfield County\nJordan  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community.\n\nGlacier County\nCut Bank  Toured Northern Rockies Medical Center and met with administrators and providers\n\nGolden Valley County\nRyegate  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\n\nGranite County\nPhilipsburg  Met with county commissioners, law enforcement, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nHill County\nHavre  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, members of the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group, and other members of the community\n\nJefferson County\nBoulder  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nJudith Basin County\nHobson  Presented Louis Loader with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation\n\nLake County\nPolson  Spoke at the Montana American Legion Convention\n\nLewis and Clark County\nHelena  Attended an event demonstrating the cockpit of an F-35 cockpit Lightning II, the world's most advanced fighter jet which is partially manufactured at Helena's Pioneer Aerostructures\n\nLiberty County\nChester  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, staff from the local health center, and members of the community\n\nLincoln County\nEureka  Presented Charles Kins with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation\n\nMadison County\nVirginia City  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, senior staff of the Madison Valley Medical Center, and members of the community\n\n\nMcCone County\nCircle  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nMeagher County\nWhite Sulphur Springs  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nMineral County\nSt. Regis  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nMissoula County\nMissoula  Conducted a Fighting Fraud Workshop that brought together local aging services, law enforcement, and representatives from the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service\n\n\nMusselshell County\nRoundup  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, a top administrator with Roundup Memorial Healthcare, and members of the community\n\nPark County\nLivingston  Presented a copy of the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act to Park County commissioners, local leaders, students, and other members of the community\n\nPetroleum County\nWinnett  Toured the Winnett School with county officials and met with students\n\nPhillips County\nMalta  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nPondera County\nDupuyer  Toured the Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Ranch with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and ranch staff to survey how grizzly bears impact ranch operations\n\n\nPowder River County\nBroadus  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nPowell County\nDeer Lodge  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nPrairie County\nTerry  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nRavalli County\nDarby  Toured Trapper Creek Job Corps Center and met with students and administrators after successfully working to save the facility from closure\n\n\nRichland County\nSidney  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nRosebud County\nColstrip  Met with the county sheriff\n\nRoosevelt County\nPoplar  Met with members of the Fort Peck Tribal Council\n\n\nSanders County\nThompson Falls  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nSheridan County\nPlentywood  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nStillwater County\nColumbus  Toured Montana Silversmiths, which is creating more Montana jobs, and talked with the owners and staff\n\n\nSweetgrass County\nBig Timber  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nTeton County\nChoteau  Led a roundtable discussion about grizzly bears with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, local leaders, ranchers, and conservationists\n\nToole County\nShelby  Held a roundtable discussion about law enforcement with county commissioners, Sheriff Donna Whitt, and agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection\n\nTreasure County\nHysham  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nValley County\nGlasgow  Led a meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines to discuss the status of four Montana ports of entry that included officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), local Montana leaders, business owners, and Canadian officials\n\nWheatland County\nHarlowtown  Toured TicketPrinting.com, a growing business that employs about 30 people, and met with the owners and staff\n\n\nWibaux County\nWibaux  Met with county commissioners, local leaders, and members of the community\n\nYellowstone County\nBillings  Held a roundtable discussion on substance abuse and mental health care with providers, experts, leaders, and advocates", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-allen-and-linda-erickson-kalispell-spirit-montana", "Gianforte Recognizes Allen and Linda Erickson of Kalispell With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-10-18", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Allen and Linda Erickson with his Spirit of Montana commendation for their selfless work to provide greater opportunity for Montana veterans.\nAllen and Linda started a nonprofit organization, the North West Montana Veterans Service Center, to provide supplies and services to veterans in need. The center includes a food pantry and a thrift store. Allen and Linda also focus on ending veteran homelessness, providing veterans with job training, and ensuring veterans have access to treatment and recovery services.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Allen and Linda Erickson of Kalispell for their commitment to local veterans, and their families, through the North West Montana Veterans Service Center. \nThe nonprofit organization was born from Allen's vision to serve Montana veterans. He organized and executed a two-day event, Stand Down, to provide supplies and services to homeless veterans. The now annual Stand Down event led to the creation of the Veterans Service Center, which Allen founded and leads as president. The service center includes a food pantry, a thrift store, and medical equipment loans  all tailored to serve veterans.\nAllen and Linda opened the Food Pantry in 2002 and have helped organize the community to provide over 156,000 pounds of food to those in need. They have helped provide food to over 2,000 veteran households and over 500 children.\nThe Veterans Thrift Store provides services such as move in assistance, basic furniture, and seasonal clothing. The service center also includes access to shower and laundry facilities for homeless veterans in the community.\nIn addition to the Stand Downs and the North West Montana Veterans Service Center, the Ericksons have been working on creating Camp Ponderosa Veterans Retreat. The live-in treatment facility will provide veterans with counseling and group therapy. Similar to the Stand Downs, the facility will offer a community for veterans battling homelessness to learn job skills and apply for jobs. \nThe Ericksons have spent so much of their time dedicated to making this vision become a reality. With the help of countless volunteers and a generous anonymous donor, the camp will become a place for veterans to heal, recover, and rebuild.\nMadam Speaker, for their selfless work to provide greater opportunity for our veterans, I recognize Allen and Linda Erickson of Kalispell for their spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-google-s-anti-hunting-bias-get-out-silicon-valley-come-montana", "Gianforte on Google\u2019s Anti-Hunting Bias: \u201cGet out of Silicon Valley, Come to Montana\u201d", "2019-10-16", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "At a congressional hearing today, Gianforte blasted Google for rejecting hunting advertisements under the guise of animal cruelty, calling its decision absurd.\nGianforte described how the Missoula-based Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) reached out to his office after Google denied one of its paid advertisements. Google rejected the ad, a video about a father and daughter hunting, writing that promoting hunting is considered animal cruelty and deemed inappropriate to be shown on our network.\nAt the hearing, Gianforte turned to a senior Google official who was testifying, saying, The initial position taken was absurd. Hunting is a way of life in Montana and in many parts of the country.\nGianforte reiterated his standing invitation to Google's CEO to visit Montana. I think frankly it would help Google to get out of Silicon Valley, come to Montana, sit down with some of your customers, and hear from them directly about the things that are important to them, Gianforte said.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\n\nIn May 2019, after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation alerted Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to Google's anti-hunting advertising decision, Gianforte and Daines demanded Google reverse its ban on hunting advertisements in a letter to the company's CEO. Google promptly reversed its decision and approved RMEF's ad.\nGianforte, however, remains concerned about Google's overall advertising policy. At the hearing, he said, I worry that other, similar groups have faced similar efforts to shut down their advocacy. We really don't know how many hunting ads Google has blocked in the last five years.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-gianforte-s-bill-naming-missoula-post-office-jeannette", "House Passes Gianforte\u2019s Bill Naming Missoula Post Office for Jeannette Rankin", "2019-10-16", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed Congressman Greg Gianforte's bill to name a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin.\nThe legislation, H.R. 1972, names the post office at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula after Rankin, a pioneering champion for women's suffrage and the first woman elected to Congress.\nAhead of the vote, Gianforte encouraged House lawmakers to pass his bill. Jeanette Rankin was a trailblazer for women's rights in our nation. It's my honor to recognize her and her lasting contributions to our country. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Jeannette Rankin by renaming the post office, in her hometown of Missoula, in her memory, Gianforte said.\nDownload video of Gianforte's remarks HERE\nOn March 28, 2019, Gianforte introduced the legislation in the House, and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced S. 953 in the Senate.\nDaines welcomed House passage of their bicameral bill. Jeannette Rankin was a trailblazer and a leader young Montanans still look up to today, Daines said. I'm glad to see Congressman Gianforte's bill pass the U.S. House and will continue working to advance my bill in the U.S. Senate so we can move forward in designating this post office in her honor.\nEarlier in Women's History Month, Gianforte recognized Rankin and her historic accomplishments in a speech on the House floor.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-announces-200000-for-substance-abuse-treatment-in-yellowstone-county", "Daines Announces $200,000 For Substance Abuse Treatment in Yellowstone County", "2019-10-10", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.10.19\n\t\t\t Daines Announces $200,000 For Substance Abuse Treatment in Yellowstone County \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $200,000 will be directed towards the Yellowstone County Substance Abuse Connect Coalition.\r\nWe have an opportunity to help the most vulnerable of our society get their lives back on track, Daines said.This grant ensures we get the folks suffering from substance abuse in Yellowstone County the lifesaving treatment they need to begin the healing process.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines has been a strong voice in the U.S. Senate fighting to safeguard Montanans health and help those suffering from substance abuse and addiction.\r\nTo follow his more recent actions on healthcare and substance abuse, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-provide-assistance-to-farmers-impacted-by-excessive-rainfall", "Daines: Provide Assistance to Farmers Impacted by Excessive Rainfall", "2019-10-10", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.10.19\n\t\t\t Daines: Provide Assistance to Farmers Impacted by Excessive Rainfall \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE This week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging he provide support for Montana's farmers who have been negatively impacted by excessive rainfall.\r\nOver the past several weeks, northeast Montana has faced unusual and sustained high levels of precipitation and I urge you to utilize all appropriate resources and flexibility to provide relief and disaster assistance to impacted farmers in a prompt manner, Daines wrote.\r\nIn the letter, Daines asks Perdue to allow farmers in northeast Montana impacted by this rainfall to be eligible to participate in the Wildlife and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) program, and have the WHIP+ program account to for price impacts due to severe quality loss from excessive moisture.\r\nTo read the full letter click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-urges-yellowstone-glacier-superintendents-to-assist-in-increasing-visitation-to-montanas-less-visited-parks", "Daines Urges Yellowstone, Glacier Superintendents to Assist in Increasing Visitation to Montana\u2019s Less-Visited Parks", "2019-10-09", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.09.19\n\t\t\t Daines Urges Yellowstone, Glacier Superintendents to Assist in Increasing Visitation to Montana's Less-Visited Parks \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter urging Yellowstone Superintendent Cameron Sholly and Glacier Superintendent Jeff Mow to assist in finding solutions to promote visitation in Montana's less-visited national parks.\r\nTourism is one of Montana's leading economic drivers, which is why I am committed to increasing visitation to all of Montana's national parks, battlefields, historic sites and more, Daines wrote. As we continue to see record-breaking visitation numbers, encouraging visitationto smaller parks in Montana is imperative to both reduce stress on larger parks and promote healthy gateway economies in other regions.\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines is committed to increasing access to our public lands and visitation to our national parks.\r\nIn early August, Daines lead a U.S. Senate field hearing on National Parks at Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-celebrates-historic-trade-deal-with-japan-major-victory-for-mt-ag-", "Daines Celebrates Historic Trade Deal with Japan, Major Victory for MT Ag", "2019-10-07", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.07.19\n\t\t\t Daines Celebrates Historic Trade Deal with Japan, Major Victory for MT Ag  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Joins Trump at White House for Official Signing Ceremony, Brings Montana Rancher\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined President Trump at the White House forthe official signing ceremony of an historic trade agreement between the United States and Japan.Daines invited Montana rancher and President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Fred Wacker, to join him and other key officials at the signing ceremony at the White House.\r\n\r\nTo watch the full video click HERE.\r\nToday is a historic day for Montana ag, as this trade agreement will help level the playing field for Montana ranchers and farmers in Japan's critical export market, Daines said. It was an honor to have led this fight in the Senate on behalf of Montana's farmers and ranchersand I was thrilled to join the President today at the White House as he signed this critical deal. Click HERE to download audio. \r\nMontana Stockgrowers Association President, Fred Wacker, joined Daines at the White House today and commended Daines' leadership during the negotiation process.\r\nThis beef agreement is the most significant beef agreement Montana's cattle ranchers have ever seen, Wacker said. I appreciate Senator Daines' leadership in getting this done, and it was an honor to represent Montana's ranchers and the Montana Stockgrowers Association at the White House today.\r\nWith this agreement,Montana farmers and ranchers will be able to compete on a level-playing field with Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) competitors in selling to the Japanese market.\r\nKey benefits to Montana:\r\n \r\nReduce tariffs on products such as fresh and frozen beef and pork (from 38.5% to 27.6% and eventually 9% by 2033)\r\nProvide a country-specific quota for wheat and wheat products\r\nReduce the mark-up on imported U.S. wheat and barley\r\n \r\nFor the U.S.-Japan joint statement, click HERE.For more information click HERE and HERE.\r\nBackground: \r\nDaines has been active voice for Montana's ag priorities with Japan and Asia.\r\nIn late September, Daines celebrated the initial announcement by President Trump and Prime Minster Abe that a deal had been reached.\r\nIn mid-June, Daines questioned U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on U.S. agriculture exports to Japan.\r\nIn early March, Daines in U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing urged United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to advance and finalize trade agreements with Japan and China to put Montana farmers and ranchers on a level playing field in the global stage.\r\nOnApril 24, 2018, U.S. Senator Steve Daines pressed USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to support reconsidering the Trans-Pacific Partnership and that the TPP would benefit U.S. and Montana agriculture. Secretary Perdue agreed and has urged the President to reconsider TPP.\r\nOnApril 12, 2018, at a White House meeting with President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Steve Daines voiced the concerns of Montana farmers and ranchers to the President by urging the President to expand access to markets critical to the agriculture community.\r\nOnFebruary 16, 2018, Daines led 25 senators in sending a letter to President Trump urging the President to act on his recent statements expressing interest in considering an improved TPP.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/we-are-crisis-mode-bernhardt-hears-concerns-about-montanas-growing-grizzly", "'We are in crisis mode': Bernhardt hears concerns about Montana's growing grizzly population", "2019-10-06", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt made a one day stop at Montana's Rocky Mountain FrontSaturday to attend a roundtable discussion on future management options for the grizzly bear.\nThe grizzly has received federal protection in Lower 48 states under the Endangered Species Act since 1975, but in recent years a growing coalition of agricultural producers, recreationistsand community leaders have called for a reassessment of those protections as the bear's population has increased. Bernhardt came to Montana at the invitation of U.S. Rep.Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., who is a proponent of removing grizzlies from the Endangered Species List, and turning management over to the states.\n\"We need to act,\" Gianforte told Bernhardt at Saturday's meeting. \"I would just ask that you do everything within your power to help us live more productive lives without the threat of these bears in our yards chasing out children.\"\nBernhardt took office as the 53rd Secretary of the Interior little more than five months ago, after Ryan Zinke, a former Montana state representative, stepped down as secretary. Bernhardt is an attorney and former oil industry lobbyist, who worked as Solicitor of the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2009, and as Deputy Interior Secretary beginning in 2017.\nBernhardt did not announce any specific policy changes with regard to grizzly bear management during his visit, but it was clear that many of those who attended the meeting in Choteau are hoping that Bernhardt will recommend the bear's protected status will be relaxed.\n\"We should be moving from recovery management to management, and we're not doing that,\" said Dave McEwen, former president of the Montana Wool Growers Association. \"We are in crisis mode. We need the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take that leadership role, and then we need the state to get hard on management rather than recovery.\"\nFollowing more than a century of hunting, grizzly bear numbers in the lower-48 states dropped to less than 1,000 animals. An interagency report on grizzly bear management published in 2018 suggests the current population now exceeds 1,800, with the vast majority of bears living in Montana. Wildlife biologist believe more than half of those grizzlies live within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE), an expanse of wild and sparsely populated lands extending south from the Canadian border to beyond Lincoln.\nAs their numbers have grown, grizzly bears are roaming farther onto the plains in search of food. Confirmed bear sightings extend as far east as Loma, northeast of Great Falls, and as far west as St. Regis near the Idaho border.\n\"They're now over 50 miles east of the mountains,\" McEwen said. \"They're out in wheat and barley country under center pivots. They're bedding down in people's shelter belts next to their houses; places where historically there were grizzly bears, but its been a century or more since (they've) been out there.\"\n\"The world's changed,\" McEwen added. \"There's not a million bison out there anymore. There's cows, sheep and people.\"\nUSDA Wildlife Services is the federal agency tasked with documenting grizzly bear depredations on livestock. John Stuber, Montana Director of USDA Wildlife Services spoke to Bernhardt about the dramatic increase in confirmed grizzly livestock kills over the last six years.\n\"In federal fiscal year 2013 Wildlife Services responded to 25 reported livestock grizzly bear depredation incidents,\" Stuber said. \"By 2018 we responded to 138; that's a five times increase. In 2019, at the end of September we were at 156. That just shows the increasing work load the grizzly bear is presenting to us.\"\nWhile livestock losses are concerning, nearly everyone at the roundtable commented that the risk to human safety is the greater threat.\n\"Along the Front up here, in rifle season, them bears hear a gunshot and they come to it,\" said Teton County Commission Chairman Jim Hodgekiss. \"I've had them in my yard eating scat right next to my grandkids' swing set.\n\"When it comes down to my grandkids or a bear, the bear loses,\" he added.\n\n\tThe most gripping personal story of the threat posed by a grizzly bear encounter came from Kristen Kipp, a rancher from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Kipp said her family has coexisted peacefully with the bears for generations, but that over the last 20 years the grizzlies have become more numerous and more aggressive.\n\tKipp, who is also a member of the Governor's Grizzly Bear Advisory Council, said the increasing threat posed by bears was literally brought home to her about four years ago when grizzlies began responding to the sound of her children playing.\n\t\"The most impactful thing that happened to me was having my baby ... the sound of her crying brought in a grizzly10-feet from my house,\" she said. \"When a grizzly bear looks at my children as a food source, that is what is really scary.\"\n\tKipp told Bernhardt she does not want to see grizzly bears eradicated, or for their numbers to drop so low as to return them to a threatened status.\n\t\"I believe that we can coexist,\" Kipp said. \"The Blackfeet have coexisted with the grizzly for at least 10,000 years. \"The biggest motivation that we need to look at is human safety, because its not safe anymore.\"\n\tFollowing the conclusion of the roundtable, Gianforte reaffirmed his position that the grizzly bear is no longer threatened, and that they should be removed from the Endangered Species List.\n\t\"Clearly, the grizzly bear was endangered, the population was reduced,\" Gianforte said. \"They came under the Endangered Species Act and they have recovered. We should be celebrating that work and taking a victory lap and then transferring management back to the state.\"\n\tBernhardt was noncommittal in his response, but did indicate that some change in management policy for the grizzly bear is warranted.\n\t\"I got the message loud and clear,\" Bernhardt said. \"We heard some powerful stories from folks that are living in an environment that's different from what they were accustomed to just a few years ago. It's clear those changes have caused some challenges and stress.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/interior-secretary-hears-concerns-about-grizzlies-along-front", "Interior Secretary hears concerns about grizzlies along the Front", "2019-10-05", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "\"We believe the bear has a place in the landscape,\" said Tony Schoonen, chief of staff at the Boone and Crockett Club. \"The problem is we have problem bears.\"\n\t\tGrizzly bears are listed as \"threatened\" under the federal Endangered Species Act. In Montana they are managed through a complex network that involves federal agencies, the state Fish, Wildlife & Parks department and tribal governments.\n\t\n\t\t\"Clearly the grizzly bear was endangered, the population was reduced,\" Gianforte said. \"They came under the Endangered Species Act and they have recovered. We should be celebrating and taking a victory lap and transferring management back to the state.\"\n\t\n\t\tGrizzlies were first added to the endangered species list in 1975, after hunting led to a significant decrease in their population. Over the last few decades, they have rebounded, but whether they have fully recovered to the point of delisting remains a contentious issue. Numbers have steadily risen and bears have increasingly traveled from their traditional strongholds in recent years, but core populations in the lower 48 remain largely isolated from each other. Those opposed to delisting often cite the need for more connectivity between Yellowstone and the Northern Continental Divide, and the absence of bears in places such as the Bitterroot, as evidence that federal protections are still needed.\n\t\n\t\tWhile everyone at the roundtable agreed that problem bears are, well, a problem, livestock producers said there have been issues with what puts a bear in that category.\n\t\n\t\tFor about 10 years, Mike Briggs has managed livestock on the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center west of Dupuyer along the Rocky Mountain Front. Gianforte and Bernhardt toured the ranch Saturday at sunrise.\n\t\n\t\tWhen cattle are found dead, Briggs said the state or federal agency that investigates can have a difficult time determining what killed the animal. That can be for a number of reasons, from the carcass degrading because of weather conditions to the variety of predators that might make it a meal after it's dead. If it is determined to be a grizzly depredation ranchers may apply for reimbursement through the Montana Livestock Loss Board.\n\t\n\t\tJohn Steuber, the Montana director of USDA Wildlife Services, said investigating a potential bear kill is not as simple of a process as people might think. It involves site visits and a necropsy. Identifying a grizzly as the culprit can be difficult with so many possible other predators.\n\t\n\t\t\"When we get a call of depredation we don't know that that's what it is,\" Steuber said. \"Livestock die of other causes, we all know that. It might die of pneumonia or scours or something else. Or it might have died from another predator and then the grizzly bear took it over. That's what our job is, to make that determination.\"\n\t\n\t\tIf a bear is determined to be a problem either as a threat to human safety or preying on livestock, wildlife managers have a variety of tools at their disposal. Those can range from nonlethal means such as electric fencing to trapping and relocating to euthanasia.\n\t\t\n\t\t\tAfter the roundtable, Bernhardt said he \"got the message loud and clear\" and vowed to get clarity around what qualifies as a problem grizzly.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"I am interested in making sure that the department, USDA and the state, have a very good understanding of what a problem bear is and consensus. I think that is a very fair thing for you folks to ask, irrespective of the status (on the Endangered Species list),\" Bernhardt said. \"  There are clearly problem bears. How we define what a problem bear is might be different for different people.\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"We need to act,\" Gianforte said, asking Bernhardt to \"do everything in your power\" to delist the bear and bring management to the state.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFish, Wildlife and Parks Director Martha Williams attended Saturday's meeting. She said she'd like to see grizzlies delisted as soon as possible, but in the meantime the state is trying to manage them as best they can. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, formed aGrizzly Bear Advisory Council that held its first meeting last week.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tWilliams said that group, a few of whose members also attended the roundtable Saturday, is looking at \"collaborative ideas\" to find solutions to grizzly bear conflicts while the bears remain listed.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"I'm more hopeful for that than bigwigs from D.C. coming in, but I'm happy that everyone's listening,\" Williams said.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFWP has a collective management plan for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, involving state and federal land management agencies, in preparation of a possible delisting.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"I'd like to see bears delisted tomorrow, frankly,\" Williams said. \"I think we have already set in place plans and everything to demonstrate that state will manage bears responsibly.\"\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tChuck Roady, vice president and general manager of F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber in Columbia Falls and amember of the advisory council, said without delisting there's only so much that can be done. Roady said he's worried about possible bear attacks on his forested property he lets the public access.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"The state does a really good job but there's a lot of limitations as long as it's listed,\" Roady said.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tDoreen Gillespie, with the Livestock Loss Board, said she was sad Saturday's meeting needed to be held at all and that boards like hers exist ,and wants to see grizzlies delisted. She also said she's frustrated with having to accommodate bears by not being able to leave out food for her working dogs or by fencing in grain bins.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\"We are told we need to change what we've done our entire life,\" Gillespie said.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-gianforte-and-local-leaders-meet-discuss-grizzly-bears-and-public", "Rep. Gianforte and local leaders meet to discuss grizzly bears and public safety", "2019-10-05", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Living with grizzlies is a reality for many people in Montana, and with this relationship comes a delicate balance to keep both humans and the bears safe. Representative Greg Gianforte along with the US Department of the Interior secretary David Bernhard held a round table discussion to gather information and work on a solution.\nThe most impactful thing that had ever happened to me was my baby, my almost four-month-old, at the time the sound of her crying brought in a grizzly ten feet from my house and for me that really hit home. Said mother Kristen Kipp.\nPeople shared several stories just like this mothers at the roundtable meeting in Choteau earlier today.\n\nThe goal of this meeting was to share information and focus on how grizzlies are impacting people across the treasure state.\nRepresentative Gianfrote says it's apparent the number of incidents is on the rise, and people want grizzlies removed from the endangered species list.\nListening to the Ag producers and the moms who are concerned about their kids that are threatened by these bears even the mom who had to board up her child's window so she could sleep at night, these are gripping stories the bear has recovered and needs to be delisted.\nIf the bears were to be delisted, this would allow the state to manage them directly, giving Montana the ability to come up with a solution to protect everyone... bears included.\nThe reality is that there was consensus in that room about the beauty and spectacular iconic nature of the bears and support for them being part of our world but at the same time the real problems that are causing people real stress. Said Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt.\nMost people at the meeting today say they want the bears to be managed better in order to feel safe, and trying to get the bears officially delisted from the endangered species list is the first step towards making that happen.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/providing-montana-vets-care-they-need-and-deserve", "Providing Montana vets with the care they need and deserve", "2019-10-01", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Improving veterans' health care The VA MISSION Act went into effect on June 6, 2019. The new law, which I proudlysupported, was designed to eliminate red tape so veterans have reliable, timely access to high quality care. It encourages the VA and local health care providers to work together to provide the best possible care to our veterans. In August, I toured VA clinics in Havre and Anaconda, and talked with providers. I also held round tables with veterans in Havre, Anaconda, and Butte to talk about issues important to them, including health care. I proudly supported the VA MISSION Act, and I want to ensure Montana veterans receive the care they've earned and deserve. If you are a veteran, I want to hear about your experiences receiving care through the VA, particularly with the VA MISSION Act now in effect. Pleasecontactany of my offices.\nGreg discussing the VA MISSON Act with staff at the Anaconda VA clinic\n\nHonoring our Cadet Nurses I recentlyintroducedbipartisan legislation to honor Cadet Nurses who served in World War II. They stepped up when our country desperately needed them. With America facing a nursing shortage, they helped contribute to our victories in World War II. But the federal government hasn't given them the recognition they deserve. This bipartisan bill honors their rich legacy and recognizes the sacrifices they made in service to our country. Further, it distinguished Cadet Nurses as honorary veterans and provides them burial privileges. I recentlyjoinedcolleagues to include the bill in the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Recognizing Montana veterans In August, I recognized six Montana veterans with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation Award. These men and women served our country selflessly and honorably before they came home to serve their communities. Learn more about the 2018 recipients of the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation HERE.\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to three recipients, Miguel Gonzalez, Chris Grudzinski, and Ladd Paulson in Billings.\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Melissa Kloiber in Great Falls\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Micah Fink in Manhattan\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Martel Reum in Wolf Point\nStay in touch  As your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns, so please don't hesitate toreach out to me.\n\nPlease, contact any of my offices if I can help you. I am honored to serve you.\nGreg", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-pushes-for-montana-priorities-stronger-gbsd-in-ndaa", "Daines Pushes for Montana Priorities, Stronger GBSD in NDAA", "2019-10-01", "2019", "2019-10", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.01.19\n\t\t\t Daines Pushes for Montana Priorities, Stronger GBSD in NDAA \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote a letter to Congressional leadership urging nuclear modernization and an increase in funding towards the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), the W87-1 warhead, and plutonium pit production in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana is a part of the GBSD project.\r\nThe effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent is rooted in the flexibility of the nuclear triad, its reliability, and its ability to stay head of the capabilities of our adversaries,Daines wrote.We urge DoD to preserve a robust program of nuclear modernization across the next five-year defense plan, and to continue articulating the value of strategic deterrence and the need for nuclear modernization in light of a wide array of strategic challenges facing the United States and our allies.\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-fbi-director-must-not-compromise-safety-of-montanans-", "Daines to FBI Director: Must Not Compromise Safety of Montanans", "2019-09-30", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.30.19\n\t\t\t Daines to FBI Director: Must Not Compromise Safety of Montanans  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Sends Letter Urging FBI to Assign Full Time Agents for both Human Trafficking, Indian Country Cases in Montana\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray urging the FBI not to reduce focus on human trafficking in Montana, while also providing further support in Indian Country.\r\nFighting human trafficking and reducing crime in Indian Country are both critical challenges in Montana. Each area requires undivided attention and additional action, Daines wrote. I urge you to assign a full-time agent to focus on human trafficking cases in Montana and another full-time agent to focus on Indian Country cases in Montana.\r\nDaines sent the letter in response to a report that the FBI agent in Montana dedicated to human trafficking cases will now split time with handling Indian Country cases.\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/providing-montana-vets-care-they-need-and-deserve-0", "Providing Montana vets with the care they need and deserve", "2019-09-27", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Improving veterans' health care The VA MISSION Act went into effect on June 6, 2019. The new law, which I proudlysupported, was designed to eliminate red tape so veterans have reliable, timely access to high quality care. It encourages the VA and local health care providers to work together to provide the best possible care to our veterans. In August, I toured VA clinics in Havre and Anaconda, and talked with providers. I also held round tables with veterans in Havre, Anaconda, and Butte to talk about issues important to them, including health care. I proudly supported the VA MISSION Act, and I want to ensure Montana veterans receive the care they've earned and deserve. If you are a veteran, I want to hear about your experiences receiving care through the VA, particularly with the VA MISSION Act now in effect. Pleasecontactany of my offices.\nGreg discussing the VA MISSON Act with staff at the Anaconda VA clinic\n\nHonoring our Cadet Nurses I recentlyintroducedbipartisan legislation to honor Cadet Nurses who served in World War II. They stepped up when our country desperately needed them. With America facing a nursing shortage, they helped contribute to our victories in World War II. But the federal government hasn't given them the recognition they deserve. This bipartisan bill honors their rich legacy and recognizes the sacrifices they made in service to our country. Further, it distinguished Cadet Nurses as honorary veterans and provides them burial privileges. I recentlyjoinedcolleagues to include the bill in the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Recognizing Montana veterans In August, I recognized six Montana veterans with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation Award. These men and women served our country selflessly and honorably before they came home to serve their communities. Learn more about the 2018 recipients of the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation HERE.\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to three recipients, Miguel Gonzalez, Chris Grudzinski, and Ladd Paulson in Billings.\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Melissa Kloiber in Great Falls\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Micah Fink in Manhattan\nGreg presenting the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation to Martel Reum in Wolf Point\nStay in touch  As your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns, so please don't hesitate toreach out to me.\n\nPlease, contact any of my offices if I can help you. I am honored to serve you.\nGreg", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recaps-seventh-statewide-town-hall-2019", "Gianforte Recaps Seventh Statewide Town Hall of 2019", "2019-09-27", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte held his seventh statewide town hall of 2019 last night to discuss issues important to Montanans.\nLast night, thousands of Montanans came together to make their voices heard. Their ideas, concerns, and opinions guide me as I serve them, Gianforte said.\nPointing to poll results from the statewide town hall, Gianforte said, Nearly 9 in 10 Montanans said they think Congress should focus on other issues rather than impeaching President Trump. They told me they want Congress to secure the border, rein in out-of-control spending, and bring down rising health care costs.\nGianforte's statewide town hall reached nearly 100,000 Montanans. Gianforte took questions from constituents throughout the state, including Absarokee, Alder, Brady, Corvallis, Martinsdale, Peerless, and Troy, as well as several larger towns and cities.\nMany of the questions Montanans posed to Gianforte related to veterans' issues, forest management, agriculture, prescription drug prices, and House Democrats' efforts to impeach President Trump.\nIn addition to last night's town hall, Gianforte has held statewide town halls in January, February, April, and May, as well as town halls for seniors throughout the state in April and July.\nDuring last night's town hall, Gianforte posed five questions to Montanans to gauge their opinions on various topics. The questions and answers follow:\n\n1. What do you believe is the most important issue facing America today?\n38% - Border Security\n19% - Out-of-control spending and debt\n15% - Rising health care costs\n14% - The environment and climate change\n8% - The economy and good-paying jobs\n6% - National security and the military\n\n2. How would you rate the current state of our nation's economy?\n39% - Very good\n32% - Good\n20% - Fair\n6% - Poor\n3% - Very poor\n\n3. Do you believe Congress should be focused on impeaching President Trump or on other issues?\n89% - Focus on other issues\n11% - Focus on impeaching President Trump\n\n4. Who do you think is responsible for our crisis along the southern border?\n26% - Congress\n8% - The executive branch, spanning multiple administrations\n66% - Both\n\n5. When it comes to holding town hall events, do you prefer statewide town halls, like this, or physical town hall meetings?\n80% - Statewide town halls\n20% - Physical town halls\n\nMontanans may sign up to participate in Gianforte's statewide town halls by calling staff in his Washington office at 202-225-3211 or texting REPGIANFORTE to 828282.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-2-million-for-billings-logan-international-airport", "Daines Secures $2 Million for Billings Logan International Airport", "2019-09-27", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.27.19\n\t\t\t Daines Secures $2 Million for Billings Logan International Airport \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $2,000,000 will be directed towards strengthening Montana's air travel infrastructure at the Billings Logan International Airport.\r\nStrong air infrastructure is vital to Montana's economy and jobs, Daines said. This grant is great news for Montana, as it will further strengthen tourism in Montana and continue to drive economic growth for folks in Billings and the state.\r\nThe funding is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, Daines was instrumental in securing funding for the Airport Improvement Program.\r\nFor more information on the grant, click HERE.\r\nBackground:\r\nDaines has been active in pushing for Montana's priorities for air travel and infrastructure. In 2019 alone, Daines has secured over $75 million dollars for Montana's airports and air travel infrastructure in 2019.\r\nOn September 20th, 2019, Daines announced that $4,110,152 will be directed towards strengthening Montana's air travel infrastructure at Conrad, Geraldine, Billings, Lewistown, Stevensville, Sher-Wood, Twin Bridges, Dawson, Ravalli, Missoula, and Big Horn airports.\r\nOn July 29th, 2019 Daines announced that $3,563,796 will be directed towards strengthening Montana's air travel infrastructure in Billings and Miles City.\r\nOn July 9th, Daines announced that $47,798,711 will be directed towards strengthening Montana's air travel infrastructure.\r\nOn July 2nd, 2019 Daines announced over $9 million in funding for Glacier Park and Missoula International Airports\r\nOn June 24th, 2019 Daines announced over $8 Million in funding for Montana airports\r\nOn June 5th, 2019 Daines announced over $1.5 million for Fort Benton and West Yellowstone Airports.\r\nOn October 10th, 2018, Daines announced major wins for Montana in the FAA\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-new-trade-deal-japan-major-win-montana", "Gianforte: New Trade Deal With Japan a \u201cMajor Win\u201d for Montana", "2019-09-26", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte praised the announced bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Japan as a major win for Montana.\nThe new trade deal with Japan is a major win for Montana farmers and ranchers, Gianforte said. The deal President Trump struck with Japan ensures Montana's high-quality ag products have access to that critical market.\nThe deal reduces Japanese tariffs on beef, eliminates Japanese tariffs on grain sorghum, creates country-specific quotas that benefit Montana wheat, and reduces Japan's mark up on wheat.\nAs the Trump administration negotiated with Japan, Gianforte lobbied U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to protect and advance Montana wheat in any deal. Gianforte successfully secured favorable market access for Montana wheat in the announced trade deal.\nI proudly stood with and advocated for Montana's wheat growers, and I appreciate the administration including in the agreement my request to secure equitable market access for Montana wheat, Gianforte said.\nKey Montana stakeholders also welcomed the new trade deal with Japan.\nLyle Benjamin, president of the Montana Grain Growers Association: We welcome the agreement in principle that will provide export market certainty in the crucial Japanese market for premium quality U.S. wheat. This is a key development for Montana farmers who sell a majority of their wheat into the Asian markets.\nFred Wacker, president of the Montana Stockgrowers Association: Japan is the number-one export market for U.S. beef and accounts for one quarter of our exports. MSGA consistently advocates for agreements, like the United States-Japan Trade Agreement, which remove trade barriers and give our ranchers access to more markets.\nNicole Rolf, director of national affairs with the Montana Farm Bureau Federation: Montana's farmers and ranchers are pleased to hear that the U.S. and Japan have come to an agreement on trade. Reducing tariff barriers for important Montana agriculture products, such as beef and wheat, as well as others, will be a huge win for farmers and ranchers here, and nationwide. With Japan already being our number-four trading partner and hungry for the high-quality products we raise, we look forward to this opportunity for increased market access. Likewise, we hope that this is a step toward finding even more new markets. We appreciate the efforts of Congressman Gianforte and others who have continuously advocated for new and expanded markets for Montana agriculture products.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-fighting-to-ensure-replacement-for-the-minuteman-iii-stays-on-track", "Daines Fighting To Ensure Replacement For The Minuteman III Stays On Track", "2019-09-26", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.26.19\n\t\t\t Daines Fighting To Ensure Replacement For The Minuteman III Stays On Track \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Sends Bipartisan Letter Urging DOD Secretary to Prevent Delays for GBSD Program\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Daines joined a bipartisan group of senators today on a letter urging Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper to prevent any delays for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), which will replace the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls.\r\nWe write to emphasize the importance of delivering the Air Force's long-overdue Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) replacement effort, Daines wrote. To deter a nuclear attack on the United States and its allies in today's multipolar nuclear security environment, comprehensive U.S. nuclear modernization to include each leg of the triad is necessary.\r\nThe group highlighted the continued nuclear ambitions of the nation's adversaries, stressing that whether or not there are any modifications to the GBSD acquisition approach, the program must be delivered on time to ensure the U.S. nuclear forces remain a credible deterrent.\r\nTo read the full letter, click HERE.\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n  \n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-recognizes-judy-preston-ronan-spirit-montana-commendation", "Gianforte Recognizes Judy Preston of Ronan With Spirit of Montana Commendation", "2019-09-25", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Greg Gianforte", "G000584", "gianforte.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Judy Preston of Ronan with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her selfless service and for working so that no family or student in Ronan goes hungry.\nJudy recently concluded her two-year term as board chair of the Ronan Bread Basket, a nonprofit organization that has provided food to neighbors in need for more than 30 years.\nGianforte's Spirit of Montana is a weekly recognition of Montanans for their accomplishments, dedication, or service. Gianforte highlights the recipient in the U.S. House of Representatives and personally contacts the honorees.\nGianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by email at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email.\nGianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows:\nRECOGNIZING JUDY PRESTON OF RONAN\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to honor Judy Preston of Ronan, for serving her community and her leadership of the Bread Basket in Ronan. \nAn experienced project manager, Judy understands the importance of building effective business logistics. She serves as the organizational leader for Skill Builders, a company aimed at helping businesses improve overall performance. She is also a graduate of the Leadership Montana program which helps enhance participants' leadership skills.\nJudy recently concluded her two-year term as board chair of the Ronan Bread Basket, a nonprofit organization that has provided food to neighbors in need for more than 30 years. Under her leadership, the emergency food pantry grew to triple its original size, increasing its capacity to serve others. The groups board expanded to 11 members.\nBefore her departure, the Montana Food Bank Network presented Judy with the Glacier Award: For Moving Mountains to End Hunger for reducing hunger in Montana and promoting food security through her work with the Ronan Bread Basket.\nAs chair of the board, Judy also implemented the BackPack Program in the Ronan school district. The program provides students with nutritious foods before weekends and holidays so they can have proper nutrition when school is out of session. During her term as chair, Judy led the fundraising efforts that enabled over 4,500 meals to be distributed to students in Ronan. \nMadam Speaker, for her leadership of the Ronan Food Basket and her dedication to making sure no family or student in Ronan went hungry, I recognize Judy Preston for her spirit of Montana.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-celebrates-major-step-towards-finalized-trade-deal-with-japan-win-for-montana-ag-", "Daines Celebrates Major Step Towards Finalized Trade Deal with Japan, Win for Montana Ag", "2019-09-25", "2019", "2019-09", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Steve Daines", "D000618", "www.daines.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.25.19\n\t\t\t Daines Celebrates Major Step Towards Finalized Trade Deal with Japan, Win for Montana Ag  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated a major step forward towards finalization of a U.S. trade agreement with Japan.\r\n\r\nTo download the full video statement, click HERE.\r\nToday's announcement is a big win for Montana ag and jobs, and a major step forward for opening critical markets for our producers, Daines said. It has been a privilege to be the voice of Montana's farmers and ranchers during trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. I'm happy to see President Trump and Prime Minister Abe announce they reached a deal that will help level the playing field for Montana farmers and ranchers. I look forward to seeing the final agreement signed in the coming weeks.\" \r\nWhen implemented, Montana farmers and ranchers will be able to compete on a level-playing field with Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) competitors in selling to the Japanese market.\r\nKey benefits to Montana:\r\n \r\nReduce tariffs on products such as fresh and frozen beef and pork (from 38.5% to 27.6% and eventually 9% by 2033)\r\nProvide a country-specific quota for wheat and wheat products\r\nReduce the mark-up on imported U.S. wheat and barley\r\n \r\nFor the U.S.-Japan joint statement, click HERE.For more information click HERE and HERE.\r\nBackground: \r\nDaines has been active voice for Montana's ag priorities with Japan and Asia.\r\nIn mid-June, Daines questioned U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer during a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on U.S. agriculture exports to Japan.\r\nIn early March, Daines in U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing urged United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to advance and finalize trade agreements with Japan and China to put Montana farmers and ranchers on a level playing field in the global stage.\r\nOnApril 24, 2018, U.S. Senator Steve Daines pressed USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to support reconsidering the Trans-Pacific Partnership and that the TPP would benefit U.S. and Montana agriculture. 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