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| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/dasinger-receives-honor-gianforte | Dasinger receives honor from Gianforte | 2018-12-26 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., recognized Katie Dasinger of Sidney with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her leadership, commitment to promoting community service, and efforts to develop young professionals. Dasinger is founder and president of Sidney Young Professionals, a group focused on community service as well as personal and professional development. The organization regularly organizes entrepreneurship panels, roundtable discussions, public forums, training programs, and tours of local businesses. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. (Click here to read the full story) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/update-new-farm-bill-law | UPDATE: New Farm Bill is law | 2018-12-26 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | 1419 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3211 Fax: (202) 225-5687 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-spirit-montana-recipient-katie-dasinger-sidney | Gianforte Announces Spirit of Montana Recipient: Katie Dasinger of Sidney | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Katie Dasinger of Sidney with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her leadership, commitment to promoting community service, and efforts to develop young professionals. Dasinger is founder and president of Sidney Young Professionals, a group focused on community service as well as personal and professional development. The organization regularly organizes entrepreneurship panels, roundtable discussions, public forums, training programs, and tours of local businesses. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows: RECOGNIZING KATIE DASINGER OF SIDNEY Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Katie Dasinger of Sidney for her efforts to engage young professionals in Eastern Montana to serve their communities and develop their skills. Dasinger is founder and president of Sidney Young Professionals (SYP), a group focused on community service as well as personal and professional development. The program coordinator for the Richland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) in Sidney, Dasinger launched SYP in 2016. SYP recently held its annual winter school benefit which was dedicated to helping teachers replenish their classrooms with supplies, equipment, and other items for the new school semester. SYP collected more than 25 large shopping bags of supplies as well as donations from the public and local businesses. SYP regularly organizes entrepreneurship panels, roundtable discussions, public forums, training programs, and tours of area businesses. When a court ruling threatened the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project (LYIP) at nearby Intake, SYP and REDC coordinated bus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-and-loebsack-s-rural-ems-bill-now-law | Gianforte and Loebsacks Rural EMS Bill Now Law | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | President Trump today signed into law the Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act of 2018. Congressmen Gianforte and Loebsack's bipartisan law reauthorizes a federal grant program that helps rural communities and the EMS providers that serve them. Our rural EMS providers are the first line of care for Americans in more remote areas who face a medical emergency, Gianforte said. The SIREN Act provides access to resources so that EMS providers in our rural areas have the training and equipment they need to get the job done. I appreciate working with Congressman Loebsack to get the SIREN Act signed into law. Patients in rural areas have the same medical conditions requiring an emergency response as those in urban areas do, however many rural EMS agencies face unique challenges in delivering quality care, said Loebsack. I am pleased to have worked with Rep. Gianforte to get this bipartisan legislation signed into law to invest in our rural communities and ensure they have the tools necessary to treat patients no matter where they live. The SIREN Act creates a $10 million grant program for EMS agencies in rural areas to help address issues they face, including personnel recruitment and retention, providing continuing education and preparedness training, purchasing updated equipment, maintaining adequate coverage during prolonged transport times, and obtaining qualified medical oversight. The SIREN Act was included in the 2018 Farm Bill, which President Trump signed into law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-blasts-lack-progress-year-end-public-lands-package-border | Gianforte Blasts Lack of Progress on Year-End Public Lands Package, Border Security | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte today blasted the lack of progress on a public lands package and a border security measure before the end of the year. Gianforte urged action in a speech on the House floor. Montanans didn't send me here to shut down the government. But they also didn't send me here to let their priorities die in a lame duck session that is every part lame, Gianforte said to his colleagues. I stand here still, urging this body to take up a public lands package and secure the border. To view the video, click HERE. Gianforte said a year-end public lands bill should include the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), his Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, and his Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act. In November, Gianforte sent a letter to House and Senate leadership that outlined Montana priorities for a public lands package, including protecting the gateway to Yellowstone, permanently reauthorizing LWCF, resolving the maintenance backlog in our national parks, providing clean water throughout Montana, and reforming how federal forests are managed. Gianforte urged lawmakers to disregard House and Senate Democrats' refusal to protect the border and instead act. Mr. Speaker, we could just kick the can here -- on government funding, on our public lands, and on border security. All because Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are folding their arms, shaking their heads no, and refusing to secure our border, Gianforte said. Mr. Speaker, this lame duck session doesn't have to produce lame results. I urge my colleagues to take up a public lands package and to secure our border. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-trump-signs-2018-farm-bill-montana-priorities-included | President Trump Signs 2018 Farm Bill, Montana Priorities Included | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 President Trump Signs 2018 Farm Bill, Montana Priorities Included Daines secures wins for Montana ag, forestry reform U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the following statement and videos following the 2018 Farm Bill. Daines secured critical priorities for Montana farmers and ranchers and strong forestry provisions to help prevent catastrophic wildfire. As Montana's lone voice on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, I fought hard to ensure Montana ag priorities and forest management reforms were included in the 2018 Farm Bill, Daines said. I'm pleased President Trump signed this critical bill into law today which will give certainty to Montana farmers and ranchers, and help reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. The 2018 Farm Bill is authorized until 2023.You canread the text of the Farm Billhere. Priorities for Montana Agriculture Secured by Daines: Click HERE to hear from Montana Rancher JM Peck of Melrose on the importance of the Farm Bill Protected crop insurance, a critical part of the safety net for Montana farmers to mitigate risks inherent to agriculture. Secured funding for land grant universities, including MSU, specialty crops, and agriculture research stations across Montana. Secured provisions to expand broadband access in rural Montana, promote precision agriculture,and prioritize funds to areas that are unserved with no access. Included an amendment to help the ARC-County program, an important commodity support program, better reflect actual growing conditions in many of Montana's large counties. An important vaccine bank to help better respond to animal disease outbreaks Protected the sugar program, which is critical to ensure our farmers are able to compete on a level playing field Fought tosupport importantconservation programs such astheEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)that help farmers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-nih-director-we-must-continue-to-combat-montana-meth-addiction | Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.18 Daines to NIH Director: We Must Continue to Combat Montana Meth Addiction U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines todaysent a letter to the Honorable Francis Collins M.D., Ph.D, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to encourage the agency to continue working to find solutions to the meth epidemic in Montana and the nation. In Montana we have a crisis wreaking havoc throughout the state: a methamphetamine epidemic. Meth is destroying families and communities, and disproportionately impacting Native American tribes,the letter states. As Montana and other parts of the country confront this crisis, I write to encourage the [NIH] to continue their diligent pursuit of a Medication Assisted Treatment to combat meth addiction. Currently, opioids, alcohol and other drugs have a Medication Assisted Treatment but meth does not. There are seven ongoing NIH funded trials for meth. To read the full letter, clickHERE. Background: Daines has been a leader in fighting the meth epidemic.Last month, Daines held a roundtable with members of Montana's law enforcement community to hear their thoughts on next steps to combat Montana's growing meth epidemic. One theme that was present was the importance of finding a viable MAT for Methamphetamine abuse. Last month, Daines also wrote an op-ed on his bipartisan efforts to fight meth in our country and Montana. Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-spirit-montana-recipients-devin-rich-and-kiersten | Gianforte Announces Spirit of Montana Recipients: Devin Rich and Kiersten Bare from Kalispell | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized siblings Devin Rich and Kiersten Bare from Kalispell with his Spirit of Montana commendation for their compassion for the victims of California's disastrous Woolsey and Camp fires and for their commitment to helping in the recovery. Rich helped victims of the fire search through the ash and rubble where their homes stood to salvage items dear to them, and Bare worked to reunite lost pets with their owners. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record follows: RECOGNIZING DEVIN RICH AND KIERSTEN BARE FROM KALISPELL Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor siblings Devin Rich and Kiersten Bare of Kalispell for helping victims of the Woolsey and Camp fires recover from the devastation. A graduate of Flathead High School, Devin lives in Marina del Rey, California. While the nearby Woolsey Fire roared in early November, he volunteered to help with the support efforts. Wearing protective gear and working in difficult circumstances, Devin helped victims of the fire search through the ash and rubble where their homes stood to salvage items dear to them. Driven by her compassion for animals, Kiersten, who lives in Kalispell, worked to reunite lost pets with their owners. Kiersten spent hours online studying photos of the displaced animals to identify potential matches to help pet owners in their search. The Woolsey and Camp fires devastated California this year, claiming nearly 90 lives and destroying more than 14,000 homes. Devin and Kiersten are among the generous Americans who answered the call to serve others in their time of need. I commend all the firefighters, first re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-hoeven-and-gosar-lead-letter-president-trump-keystone | Gianforte, Daines, Hoeven, and Gosar Lead Letter to President Trump on Keystone XL Pipeline | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines todayled42 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Trump to urgeany immediate action necessary to move construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline forward. The Keystone XL pipeline will bring nearly 6600 high paying jobs in the near-term and nearly $4 billion in new capital investment next year alone, the letter states. [O]ne of your first actions as President was to expedite the approval and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline across six western and rural states. While we sincerely appreciate your strong leadership on this issue, we write now to encourage that leadership and attention to continue so that this important infrastructure project can become a reality. To read the full letter, click HERE. Signers include: U.S. Senators: Daines, Hoeven, Crapo, Risch, Enzi, Barrasso, Capito, Ernst, Lankford, Blunt, Moran, Murkowski, Inhofe, Rounds, Cassidy, Thune and Hatch. U.S. Representatives: Gianforte, Gosar, LaMalfa, Biggs, Hunter, Westerman, Cramer, King, Gohmert, Bishop, Lesko, Tipton, Lucas, Lamborn, Estes, Mooney, Cook, Calvert, Norman, Duncan, McClintock, Amata, Cheney, Weber, Marshall, Newhouse and Stewart. Background: In November, a federal judge issued a decision that blocked construction of the pipeline. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-hoeven-gianforte-and-gosar-lead-letter-to-president-trump-on-keystone-xl-pipeline | Daines, Hoeven, Gianforte and Gosar Lead Letter to President Trump on Keystone XL Pipeline | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Daines, Hoeven, Gianforte and Gosar Lead Letter to President Trump on Keystone XL Pipeline Urge POTUS to Take Every Practicable Step to Get Project Back on Track U.S. CONGRESS U.S. Senator Steve Dainesand Congressman Greg Gianforte todayled42 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Trump to urgeany immediate action necessary to move construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline forward The Keystone XL pipeline will bring nearly 6600 high paying jobs in the near-term and nearly $4 billion in new capital investment next year alone, the letter states. [O]ne of your first actions as President was to expedite the approval and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline across six western and rural states. While we sincerely appreciate your strong leadership on this issue, we write now to encourage that leadership and attention to continue so that this important infrastructure project can become a reality. To read the full letter, click HERE. Signers include: U.S. Senators: Daines, Hoeven, Crapo, Risch, Enzi, Barrasso, Capito, Ernst, Lankford, Blunt, Moran, Murkowski, Inhofe, Rounds, Cassidy, Thune and Hatch. U.S. Representatives: Gianforte, Gosar, LaMalfa, Biggs, Hunter, Westerman, Cramer, King, Gohmert, Bishop, Lesko, Tipton, Lucas, Lamborn, Estes, Mooney, Cook, Calvert, Norman, Duncan, McClintock, Amata, Cheney, Weber, Marshall, Newhouse and Stewart. Background: In November, a federal judge issued a decision that blocked construction of the pipeline. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-honors-montanan-of-the-week-kyle-wilson-of-richland-county-and-anthony-byms-of-sanders-county | Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County for their commitment and dedication of service to this country. Through his Montanan of the Week initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines' Montanan of the Week program by calling Daines' office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines' website:HERE. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO KYLE WILSON AND ANTHONY BYRNS Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing two outstanding Montanan men. Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byrns of Sanders County for their dedicated service to this country. Kyle Wilson was born and raised in Sidney, Montana. A lifelong Montanan who graduated from Sidney High School in 2011. Kyle, dedicated his life to public service, by joining the United States Navy. Hard working and disciplined are a few of the words used to describe those who join the armed forces, and Kyle is the epitome of a hard-working seaman. Anthony Byrns, another Montana Native, from Hot Springs truly grew up knowing the meaning of small town. Following the footsteps of many in his family, Anthony joined the United States Navy directly following his graduation from Hot Springs High School in 2015. Anthony has been a dedicated leader, taking initiative of the opportunities set before him. Proud of his small-town heritage, he is honored to represent Montanans. Kyle Wilson and Anthony Byrns are a part of just 1% of the Navy who were chosen to be in the Navy Ceremonial Guard. Upon selection they both went through Ceremonial Guard School, an eight-week program where they l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-honors-montanan-of-the-week-kyle-wilson-of-richland-county-and-anthony-byms-of-sanders-county- | Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byms of Sanders County for their commitment and dedication of service to this country. Through his Montanan of the Week initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines' Montanan of the Week program by calling Daines' office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines' website:HERE. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO KYLE WILSON AND ANTHONY BYRNS Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing two outstanding Montanan men. Kyle Wilson of Richland County and Anthony Byrns of Sanders County for their dedicated service to this country. Kyle Wilson was born and raised in Sidney, Montana. A lifelong Montanan who graduated from Sidney High School in 2011. Kyle, dedicated his life to public service, by joining the United States Navy. Hard working and disciplined are a few of the words used to describe those who join the armed forces, and Kyle is the epitome of a hard-working seaman. Anthony Byrns, another Montana Native, from Hot Springs truly grew up knowing the meaning of small town. Following the footsteps of many in his family, Anthony joined the United States Navy directly following his graduation from Hot Springs High School in 2015. Anthony has been a dedicated leader, taking initiative of the opportunities set before him. Proud of his small-town heritage, he is honored to represent Montanans. Kyle Wilson and Anthony Byrns are a part of just 1% of the Navy who were chosen to be in the Navy Ceremonial Guard. Upon selection they both went through Ceremonial Guard School, an eight-week program wher… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-votes-farm-bill | Gianforte Votes for Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte today voted for the Farm Bill Conference Report, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives 369-47. Ahead of the vote, Gianforte spoke on the House floor, urging his colleagues to vote for the legislation. This Farm Bill is a win for Montana's farmers and ranchers who work the land to feed our country and the world, Gianforte said. To view the video, click HERE. To download the video, click HERE. Gianforte praised the Farm Bill for protecting Montana ag producers and providing them greater certainty. This Farm Bill gives our farmers and ranchers a strong safety net that protects them against the impact of natural disasters and unpredictable, unfair trade practices of other countries, Gianforte said. Gianforte described how the Farm Bill takes care of Montana priorities, including protecting Montana's sugar beet growers and producers, supporting the Agricultural Research Service, assisting rural EMS providers, and improving rural broadband delivery. An advocate of forest management reform to improve the health of forests and reduce the severity of wildfires, Gianforte noted of the Farm Bill, It improves how we manage our forests by empowering county governments to improve management of neighboring National Forest System lands. While providing counties with Good Neighbor Authority is a positive step, Gianforte cautioned the reform is one of many needed to begin to actively manage federal forests. Gianforte concluded his remarks on the House floor, This Farm Bill works for Montana. I urge my colleagues to give America's farmers and ranchers the certainty they need and vote for the Farm Bill Conference Report. The U.S. Senate yesterday passed the Conference Report to the Farm Bill, H.R. 2. It now goes to the president for his consideration. Nearly 500 agriculture groups support H.R. 2, including the Montana Grain Growers Association and the Montana Farm Bureau Federation. Read their letter of support HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-bia-time-for-answers-for-loring-heavyrunner-family | Daines to BIA: Time for Answers for Loring Heavyrunner Family | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Daines to BIA: Time for Answers for Loring Heavyrunner Family Daines Demands Explanations on Indian Country's Missing and Murdered U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today in aU.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) hearing on Indian Country's missing and murdered demanded answers from the Bureau ofIndian Affairs (BIA) on theepidemic of missing and murdered persons in Indian country. The hearing follows Daines' request to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee to hold the hearing.Daines also successfully secured Kimberly Loring HeavyRunner, the sister of missing Ashley Loring Heavyrunner of the Blackfeet Tribe, as a witness at today's hearing. At the hearing, Kimberly told her sister'stragic story and the complete disregard and lack of answers for Ashley's case they have received from law enforcement saying:I am here today to stress to you that I believe that the law enforcement did not take Ashley's case seriously. Click HERE to watch Click HERE to download In the hearing, Daines questioned Deputy Associate Director of the BIA, for not getting any answers for the Loring-Heavyrunner family. Daines doubled down on his concern and questioned why it took two months from the day Ashley went missing for the investigation to begin. Does it seem like protocol is being followed when there was a two-month lag time between when Ashley went missing and when the case began as a missing person,"Daines asked. Click HERE to watch Click HERE to download Does it seem like protocol is being followed when there was a two-month lag time between when Ashley went missing and when the case began as a missing person,Daines asked. Yesterday, Daines met with Kimberly prior to the hearing. Today, he met with her following the hearing where they discussed next step In September, Daines sent a letter to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee urging them to hold a hearing on Indian Country's … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/remembering-and-honoring-president-george-hw-bush | Remembering and honoring President George H.W. Bush | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | 1419 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3211 Fax: (202) 225-5687 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-secures-montana-priorities-farm-bill | Gianforte Secures Montana Priorities in Farm Bill | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Farm Bill negotiators last night released the Farm Bill Conference Report which includes measures Congressman Greg Gianforte advocated to benefit Montana. The new Farm Bill includes a strong safety net for Montana farmers and ranchers, provides them with greater certainty, takes care of our rural communities, and improves how we manage our forests, Gianforte said. This Farm Bill has Montana's fingerprints on it, and I'm grateful the conference committee listened and took Montana's interests into account when putting together this Farm Bill. The Farm Bill Conference Report includes measures Gianforte advocated in a September 2018 letter to leaders of the Farm Bill conference committee. The new 2018 Farm Bill maintains and strengthens the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage options through 2023, and it enhances the Foreign Market Development program as well as the Market Access Program. The Farm Bill Conference Report helps Montana farmers and ranchers by improving and expanding access to credit, and it protects Montana sugar beet growers and processors by maintaining the sugar program. The Conference Report also includes Gianforte's Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Act, or SIREN Act, which reauthorizes a grant program for EMS training and equipment acquisition in rural areas. The new 2018 Farm Bill also includes forest management reforms which Gianforte successfully pushed, including a provision extending Good Neighbor Authority to county governments. Under current law, only state governments can enter into agreements to perform forest management services on National Forest System lands. Gianforte's measure allows the U.S. Forest Service to enter into agreements with county governments. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-epa-proposal-reform-waters-us-rule | Gianforte Statement on EPA Proposal to Reform Waters of the U.S. Rule | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte today released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to reform the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule: President Obama's WOTUS mandate further empowers federal bureaucrats in Washington and threatens our Montana way of life, particularly for our farmers and ranchers. The Trump administration today proposed to roll back federal overreach, clarify the federal government's jurisdiction, and return power to states and tribes to manage their waters. The EPA's proposal will reduce uncertainty and help Montana's farmers and ranchers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-calls-for-passage-of-blue-water-bill | Daines Calls for Passage of Blue Water Bill | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Daines Calls for Passage of Blue Water Bill Joined Veterans and Bipartisan Group of Senators to Call for Senate Passage of Bipartisan Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined bipartisan senators and veterans to call for Senate passage of the bipartisanBlue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. Click HERE to download audio The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act is about fairness, about justice and about congressional intent,Daines said.The intent of congress was to ensure that those who served in Vietnam and were exposed to agent orange are getting the care they need and deserve. It's time to make this wrong, right. We need to take away the muddy water of the VA and pass the bipartisan Blue Water bill to protect our veterans. I urge my colleagues to support this and get it done before the year end. Last night, Daines took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to urge passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act by unanimous consent. One senator blocked the effort. Daines will continue to fight to ensure final passage of the bill. The measure passed unanimously in the House. Click HERE to download the Senator's speech on the floor last night. In 2017, Daines and Gillibrand reintroduced the bipartisan Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act to help Navy veterans harmed by Agent Orange. The bill changes current law to guarantee that veterans exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the territorial waters of Vietnam can receive treatment and benefits from the VA. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-critical-montana-priorities-in-2018-farm-bill | Daines Secures Critical Montana Priorities in 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Daines Secures Critical Montana Priorities in 2018 Farm Bill Certainty Provided for Farmers and Ranchers, Forest Management Reforms U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the 2018 Farm Bill will include critical priorities for Montana farmers and ranchers and forestry provisions to help prevent catastrophic wildfire. The final compromise must now be passed by the House and Senate before moving to the President's desk to be signed into law. You can find the text of the Farm Billhere. I'm glad to see that we're moving forward with the 2018 Farm Bill andhelpingour farmers and ranchersgetthe certainty they deserve. As Montana's lone voice on the Senate Ag Committee, and as the Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, I fought hard to ensure we got it done. I look forward to sending this final compromise to the President Trump's desk and getting it signed into law, Daines said. Click HERE to download video from Smieja Farm in Belgrade, Trapper Creek Ranch in Melrose on the importance of the Farm Bill Priorities for Montana Agriculture: Protected crop insurance, a critical part of the safety net for Montana farmers to mitigate risks inherent to agriculture. Secured funding for land grant universities, including MSU, specialty crops, and agriculture research stations across Montana. Secured provisions to expand broadband access in rural Montana, promote precision agriculture,and prioritize funds to areas that are unserved with no access. Included an amendment to help the ARC-County program, an important commodity support program, better reflect actual growing conditions in many of Montana's large counties. An important vaccine bank to help better respond to animal disease outbreaks Protected the sugar program, which is critical to ensure our farmers are able to compete on a level playing field Fought tosupport importantconservation programs such astheEnvironmental Quality I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-western-caucus-applauds-trump-administration-rewrite-of-epa-wotus-rule | Senate Western Caucus Applauds Trump Administration Rewrite of EPA WOTUS rule | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Senate Western Caucus Applauds Trump Administration Rewrite of EPA WOTUS rule U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines, chair of the Senate Western Caucus, and Caucus Members Senator Jim Inhofe, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Joni Ernst, Senator John Barrasso Senator Pat Roberts, Senator Jeff Flake and Senator Jon Kyl, todayapplauded the Trump administration's rewrite of the Obama era Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. The new EPA rule more narrowly defines waters of the US to focus on truly public waterways. The Obama WOTUS rule took federal government overreach in rural America to absurd new levels,Daines said.Maybe the Obama administration should have spent more time focusing on economic growth and protecting the homeland rather than trying to regulate farm puddles. As chair of the Senate Western Caucus, I applaud the Trump administration for rewriting this rule so that it applies to actual public waterways and no longer does harm to farmers and ranchers. Americans deserve clean water and clear rules,Barrasso, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), said.The Trump administration's new proposal respects the authority Congress gave EPA and the Army Corps under the Clean Water Act. Regulations must follow the law and be easy for Americans to understand. This new proposal does that.The old WOTUS rule put Washington in control of ponds, puddles, and prairie potholes. The regulation was so confusing that property owners and businesses could not determine when permits were needed. Even worse, it inserted Washington into local decision making. This overreach put unfair restrictions on how farmers, ranchers, and landowners could use their property. I am glad the new proposal addresses these issues. This is a big deal for Alaska that should help end years of concern, frustration, and uncertainty over a costly regulation that would have halted construction projects and other economic opportunities,Murkowski, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said.This n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-critical-meth-sex-offender-provisions-in-criminal-justice-reform-legislation | Daines Secures Critical Meth, Sex Offender Provisions in Criminal Justice Reform Legislation | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.18 Daines Secures Critical Meth, Sex Offender Provisions in Criminal Justice Reform Legislation U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines announced he will cosponsor and support legislation to reform the criminal justice systemafter working to ensure meth and sex offender provisions were included in the bill. Meth use has skyrocketed in Montana. We need to make sure we have every tool available to fight against an epidemic that is tearing families apart and increasing violent crimes in our state,Daines said.I'm glad to have worked to ensure high level meth dealers and sex offendersareexcluded from the benefits of theFirst Step Act to help protect Montana families and communities. I'm happy to cosponsor this bill. The bill, theFirst Step Act,prohibits the offenders of 48 specific crimes from earning and using good time credits including violent criminals and high-level heroin and fentanyl dealers. Due to the increase in meth use in Montana and the violent nature of Methamphetamines, Daines worked to include high level meth dealers as one of the 48 offenders that are prohibited from using and earning time credits. Daines also worked to ensure sex offenders were included in the list. Background: The First Step Act is a bipartisan bill to reform the criminal justice system in order to focus resources on the worst criminals. Specifically, the bill: Increases programs designed to reduce recidivism and prepare offenders to return to their families, their communities and back into the workforce. Creates a risk assessment system that determines each inmate's risk of recidivism. Low level offenders who are assessed as having a low risk of recidivism may earn time credits for pre-release custody. Violent criminals, sex offenders, certain high-level drug dealers, and other high-risk criminals are not permitted to earn time credits for pre-release custody. Increases employment and training opportunities so offenders can better return to the workforce Prohibits the use of restraints on pregnant inm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-successfully-secures-us-senate-hearing-on-missing-and-murdered-persons-in-indian-country | Daines Successfully Secures U.S. Senate Hearing on Missing and Murdered Persons in Indian Country | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.18 Daines Successfully Secures U.S. Senate Hearing on Missing and Murdered Persons in Indian Country U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a hearing this Wednesday on the issue ofmissingand murdered persons in Indian country. The announcement comes after Daines sent a letter to Committee leadership requesting a hearing. We face tragedies from across Montana where tribal citizens, particularly women and girls, go missing without a trace,Daines said. We must do all in our power to curb the crisis of American Indians and Alaska Natives who disappear and whose cases never see justice.I'm glad to see that the committee is treating this issue with the seriousness it deserves. I look forward to hearing from Kimberly Loring HeavyRunner, Montanan and sister of missing Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, at the hearing. Kimberly Loring HeavyRunner, sister of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner who disappeared in June 2017 from the Blackfeet Reservation, will testify at the hearing. InSeptember, Daines sent a letter to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee urging them to hold a hearing on the issue. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:30 PM MT. The hearing will be live streamedHERE. Background: Many incidences ofmissingpersons in Indian country go unreported and even when they are reported, Indian country law enforcement carry a high volume of cold cases that go unresolved. OnOctober 3, 2018the Senate passed comprehensive opioids legislation which included Sen. Daines' Mitigating METH Act. That same day, Daines met with the nominee to head ONDCP and highlighted the devastating impacts methamphetamine and opioids have on Montana tribes and their law enforcement agencies. OnApril 26, 2018, the Senate passed Daines' bill to designate May 5thas the National Day of Awareness forMissingand Murdered Native Women and Girls. OnApril 19, 2018, Daines led a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to Attorney General … | 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-five-counties-0 | Gianforte Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Five Counties | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that a member of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in five counties, including Big Horn, Chouteau, Gallatin, Phillips, and Treasure counties. BOZEMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 8 a.m. Gallatin County Courthouse Room 301 311 West Main Street Gianforte Staff: Casey Collins MALTA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 1 p.m. Phillips County Courthouse Lower Level Meeting Room 314 South 2nd Avenue West Gianforte Staff: Lesley Robinson HARDIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 8 a.m. Big Horn County Courthouse Basement Meeting Room 121 West Third Street Gianforte Staff: Casey Collins HYSHAM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 1 p.m. Treasure County Courthouse Judges Room 307 Rapelje Gianforte Staff: Casey Collins FORT BENTON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 1 p.m. Chouteau County Library 1518 Main Street Gianforte Staff: Tory Scribner Area residents are invited to visit with a member 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. Residents may also inquire about federal programs or seek help with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration or the Veterans Administration. Residents may drop by the location or make an appointment by calling Gianforte's Helena office at (406) 502-1435. If 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://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-honors-montanan-of-the-week-hannah-nieskens-of-jefferson-county_ | Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her years of service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana's education system. Yesterday, Daines spoke about Nieskens on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Watch HERE Download HERE Daines' speech in the Congressional Record is available here. Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing Hannah Nieskens of Jefferson County for her tremendous service to Montana veterans and her great impact on Montana's education system. Hannah grew up spending time in Montana with her family, and then was awarded the presidential scholarship to attend Montana State University in Bozeman. After graduating with Honors from MSU, Hannah began her career in education in the Billings School District. During her four years in Billings, she met her now-husband Kelly, who served in the Army, and they fell in love. Hannah and Kelly now have three children, two daughters, Charity and Hope. And their adopted son, Joshua. Joshua is currently serving overseas in the Air Force. Hannah has a distinguished career in education. She has served her community as a teacher in Billings, the Dean of Wolf Point High School, the Principal at Northside Elementary School, and now is the 6-12 Principal in Whitehall. Last year, Hannah was named Montana Principal of the Year. Now, Hannah's one of three finalists for the 2019 National Principal of the Year. In addition to Hannah's devoted career to education, Hannah has a passion for serving Montana veterans. After Kelly was severely wounded while serving in Iraq, Hannah began volunteering to help other veterans in the community navigate the VA. Hannah even earned a law degree, to be better prepared to assist Kelly and others veterans struggling with the VA. Hannah currently serves as the Montana Dole Fellow, where she advocates on behalf of Montana's military families. Hannah has grea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-military-academy-nominations-0 | Gianforte Announces Military Academy Nominations | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced his nominations for 14 Montana students applying for enrollment to U.S. military academies. One of my greatest honors is to nominate the best and brightest Montana students to compete for an appointment to one of our nation's military academies, Gianforte said. I commend these remarkable young people for their dedication to serving our country, and I wish them the best success as they continue in this extremely competitive process. A 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. Students 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. Gianforte's 2018 nominees to U.S. military academies follow by county: Carbon County Shane Vomund, Red Lodge - U.S. Air Force Academy Flathead County Tyler Dunnagan, Whitefish - U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Lincoln Jones, Kalispell - U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Gallatin County Aiden Reinhardt, Bozeman - U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy Logan Wilkes, Bozeman - U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Lake County Kyla Blixt, Polson - U.S. Military Academy Missoula County Madison Edwards, Missoula - U.S. Air Force Academy Kamrin Rosling, Missoula - U.S. Military Academy Finnian Westenfelder, Missoula - U.S. Air Force Academy Ravalli County Gabe Bennett, Florence - U.S. Naval Academy Sophia Doyle, Hamilton - U.S. Military Academy Stillwater County Nathan Palmer, Columbus - U.S. Naval Academy Teton County Berit Bedord, Power - U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-announces-us-service-academy-nominations-for-montana-students | Daines Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for Montana Students | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 Daines Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for Montana Students U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nominations for 14 Montana students who are applying for enrollment into U.S. service academies. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to one of four of the nation's service academies: the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. As a United States Senator, it is one of my greatest honors to nominate young men and women from Montana to attend one of our nation's military academies,Daines said.I'm confident that this group of outstanding students will be successful at our service academies, and I commend them for their commitment to serving our nation and upholding Montana's strong legacy of service. Students interested in applying to a U.S. service 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. The following is a complete list of Daines' 2018 service academy nominations by county: Missoula County: Kamrin Rosling,Missoula: USMA Finnian Westenfelder,Missoula: USAFA Madison Edwards,Missoula: USAFA Gallatin County: Aiden Reinhardt,Bozeman: USAFA,USMA Logan Wilkes,Bozeman: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA Stillwater County: Nathan Palmer,Columbus: USNA Teton County: Berit Bedord,Power: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA Ravalli County: Sophia Doyle,Hamilton: USMA Gabriel Bennett,Florence: USMA, USNA, USAFA Flathead County: Tyler Dunnagen, Whitefish: USNA, USAFA Lincoln Jones, Kalispell: USNA, USAFA Silver Bow County: William Cunneen, Butte: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA Yellowstone County: Charles Morledge-Hampton, Billings: USNA Carbon County: Shane Vomund,Red Lo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-applauds-trump-administration-for-reversing-job-killing-regulation-on-coal | Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Reversing Job-Killing Regulation on Coal | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Reversing Job-Killing Regulation on Coal Action Will Create Jobs, Increase Affordable Energy and Boost Local Economies in Montana and Across the U.S. U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the Trump administration's proposed revisions to the Obama era's job-killing Clean Power Plan (CPP). The EPA Power Plan was another example of President Obama and Gina McCarthy regulating by having the tail wagging thedog.Their standards were unattainable and did nothing to clean up the environment and instead killed high paying jobs,Daines said.Today's action by the Trump administration will help save Montana jobs and help create affordable and reliable energy across the country.I'm thankful for EPA Administrator Wheeler and President Trump for stepping up to the plate. As part of theCPP,the Obama administration placed uneconomical requirements on new and modified coal plants. The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to removethese emissionsstandards for coal plants that were unattainable and would have blocked the construction of new coal plants. The revised rule willuse new standards based on existing technology,helping to ensure that our nation's energy mix can continue to diversify and remain reliable with coal-fired power part of its future. Statement of Support: Lori Shaw, Colstrip United Director, Colstrip City Councilwoman:"This is great news for the future of America's coal fleet. Montana has the extraordinary potential to help be a leader in new coal technologies thanksto our existing infrastructure, and the fact that our state has larger coal reserves than any other in the nation. The reasonable modification of these regulations will help create a more stable and fair playing field for new coal technologies that can continue to provide the vital around-the-clock reliable power that keeps our grids stabl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-to-secure-227-million-in-grants-for-kalispell-highway-missouri-river-crossing-project | Daines Helps to Secure $22.7 Million in Grants for Kalispell Highway, Missouri River Crossing Project | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 Daines Helps to Secure $22.7 Million in Grants for Kalispell Highway, Missouri River Crossing Project U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced over $22 million in grant funding for US Highway 93 in Kalispell, and the Missouri River Crossing Project. As a member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Daines secured the funding through the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant programs. From driving to work every day to welcoming visitors at Glacier National Park, this infrastructure is critical to Montana's economy and jobs,Daines said.I'm thrilled to have secured these funds for Kalispell and Toston and I look forward to seeing these projects get started! The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Details below: City of Kalispell: $12,750,000 This grant will widen an approximately 2-mile section of the US Highway 93 bypass from 2-4 lanes and replace an existing roundabout at Foys Lake Road. OnJuly 12, 2018Daines sent a letter to DOT Secretary Chao in support of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce receiving the BUILD grant. In2015, Daines also secured a $10 million grant for infrastructure improvements in Kalispell. Missouri River Crossing Project: $10,000,000 This grant will accelerate the Missouri River Crossing Project, which will reconstruct approximately 3.5 miles of US 287 near Toston, improve several intersections and replace two structurally deficient bridges. OnJune 27, 2018Daines sent a letter to DOT Secretary Chao in support of the Missouri RiverCrossing Project receiving the BUILD grant. Statements of Support: Joe Unterreiner, President and CEO, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau:Today's announcement that the Kalispell Bypass has been selected for $12.75 million of BUILD funding is tremendous news for Kalispell and the Flathead Valley.Sen. Daines' support and advocacy on our behalf with the US. Department of Transportation was … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-visits-bozeman-school-promote-coding-lessons | Gianforte visits Bozeman school to promote coding lessons | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Coding computers might sound daunting to a lot of adults, but to the fourth-graders at Bozeman's Emily Dickinson School, it's a cool way to learn while having fun. Students in teacher Tina Martin's class practiced Monday using a program called Tinker that let them drag and drop bits of coded instructions into place to make the screen images do their bidding. Kids learned to make cubes spin and blow up on their computer screens, and make monsters to zap and kill. Nine-year-old Ryder Earle used his coding time to create farm animals that tell jokes. He said he likes it because you never run out of ideas. It was all part of the Hour of Code, an international event designed to introduce millions of students to computer coding, to demystify technology, to show kids that anyone can learn the basics, and to broaden the appeal to more kids, beyond the realm of geeks. More than 2,000 Bozeman students in 60 classrooms will take at least an hour this week to try coding, Superintendent Rob Watson said. Montana Republican Congressman Greg Gianforte, who made a fortune creating a successful software company in Bozeman, RightNow Technologies, visited the school to support the Hour of Code. I am kind of a geek, Gianforte told students. He said he first started computer coding in junior high school and taught himself with an early Radio Shack computer that had a paltry 4 kilobytes of memory, enough for a page or two of text. That led to his first job, coding for a hospital while still in junior high. I thought it was just fascinating, Gianforte said. That's why I think the Hour of Code is so fantastic, to increase awareness. There's a big difference between using a computer and coding a computer, because when you can code, then you become master of the machine. He asked the fourth-graders what programs they'd like to create, and one girl said she'd write a safe social media program so moms would let their kids use it. Martin said she and her students had already discussed how there will be hundreds of thousands of jobs in compute… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-applaud-forest-service-solicitation-next-generation | Gianforte, Daines Applaud Forest Service Solicitation for Next Generation Airtankers | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte, andU.S. Senator Steve Daines applauded the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for Next Generation 3.0 contracts for large airtankers for fire support.These airtankers will be responsible for delivering retardant in fire suppression efforts nationwide. I appreciate the Forest Service responding to our request to issue the solicitation for the Next Generation 3.0 contracts,Gianforte said.New airtankers will ensure our firefighters have more tools in their belt to combat wildfires. Large airtankers are a critical tool in the fight to contain wildland fires,Daines said.I am thankful the Forest Service has responded to our request to issue the solicitation so our brave firefighters will have the fastest, most cost-effective airtankers into the future. InNovember, Gianforte and Daines sent a letter to USFS Chief Vicki Christiansen, requesting the agency issue the solicitation without any further delay. Click HERE to read the full letter. Background: The Next Generation 3.0 airtankers will replace former legacy aircraft that were used in aerial fire suppression efforts and are more than 50 years old. The airtanker industry, including Missoula-based Neptune Aviation, has been awaiting the agency's solicitation of Next Generation airtankers since February 2017. Neptune Aviation has made significant investments in acquiring and converting aircraft for the wildland firefighting mission and currently has nine Next Generation airtankers in its fleet. As of November 29, 2018, there have been 1,302 fires burning 97,250 acres in Montana. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-gianforte-applaud-forest-service-solicitation-for-next-generation-airtankers | Daines, Gianforte Applaud Forest Service Solicitation for Next Generation Airtankers | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 12.04.18 Daines, Gianforte Applaud Forest Service Solicitation for Next Generation Airtankers U.S. CONGRESS U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) release of the Request for Proposals for Next Generation 3.0 contracts for large airtankers for fire support.These airtankers will be responsible for delivering retardant in fire suppression efforts nationwide. Large airtankers are a critical tool in the fight to contain wildland fires,Daines said.I am thankful the Forest Service has responded to our request to issue the solicitation so our brave firefighters will have the fastest, most cost-effective airtankers into the future. I appreciate the Forest Service responding to our request to issue the solicitation for the Next Generation 3.0 contracts,Gianforte said.New airtankers will ensure our firefighters have more tools in their belt to combat wildfires. InNovember, Daines and Gianforte sent a letter to USFS Chief Vicki Christiansen, requesting the agency issue the solicitation without any further delay. Click HERE to read the full letter. Background: The Next Generation 3.0 airtankers will replace former legacy aircraft that were used in aerial fire suppression efforts and are more than 50 years old. The airtanker industry, including Missoula-based Neptune Aviation, has been awaiting the agency's solicitation of Next Generation airtankers since February 2017. Neptune Aviation has made significant investments in acquiring and converting aircraft for the wildland firefighting mission and currently has nine Next Generation airtankers in its fleet. As of November 29, 2018, there have been 1,302 fires burning 97,250 acres in Montana. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/computer-science-education-week-addresses-need-tech-workers-montana | Computer Science Education Week addresses need for tech workers in Montana | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Nationwide, those who work in science, technology, engineering and math make almost twice as much as the average American, according to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. STEM courses are rooted in classrooms at Emily Dickinson Elementary in Bozeman. The school is celebrating Computer Science Education Week. Principal Sarah Hays says the school is adding more coding activities to the curriculum and helping students learn computer programming. "In our library they're doing quite a bit of that," Hays said. "All kids will be doing that." "Since I got started, computers have become more and more important," said U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, the school's guest. "We need to be introducing our kids at this younger age about coding. It's really every industry, every career would benefit from more coding experience." The Department of Labor reports more than 55,000 STEM workers in the state, and jobs are expected to increase. The average salary for a Montana STEM worker is $68,695, compared to a non-STEM salary, which averages $36,643. (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/gianforte-announces-spirit-montana-recipient-webb-brown-helena | Gianforte Announces Spirit of Montana Recipient: Webb Brown of Helena | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Webb Brown of Helena with his Spirit of Montana commendation for his dedication to making Montana more business friendly, for his commitment to creating jobs and opportunity for more Montanans, and for always putting Montana first. A fifth-generation Montanan from Trout Creek, Mr. Brown has been a strong voice and tireless advocate for Montana businesses since the early 1990s, including for the last 20 years as president and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Montana Chamber Foundation. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record about Brown is available HERE and follows: RECOGNIZING WEBB BROWN OF HELENA Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Webb Brown of Helena for his decades of leadership in advancing Montana's business community and our job creators. Mr. Brown recently announced his retirement after 20 years as president and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Montana Chamber Foundation. A fifth-generation Montanan from Trout Creek, Mr. Brown has been a strong voice and tireless advocate for Montana businesses since the early 1990s. Before taking the helm of the Montana Chamber of Commerce in 1999, he led business development organizations in Thompson Falls, Lewistown, and Billings. Under his steady leadership, the Montana Chamber has grown larger and stronger, effectively advancing the interests of Montana businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. Mr. Brown has been instrumental in spearheading many initiatives to cultivate a more competitive climate for businesses in Montana. I go… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-calls-senate-democrats-end-obstruction-include-forest-reforms | Gianforte Calls on Senate Democrats to End Obstruction, Include Forest Reforms in Farm Bill | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte took to the House floor, urging Farm Bill negotiators to include critical forest management reforms in the new Farm Bill. Gianforte described the heavy toll wildfires have taken in California and the devastating fire seasons Montana has had in the last few years. Mr. Speaker, the Camp Fire in California has tragically claimed the lives of 88 people, and hundreds remain missing. It has left more than 13,000 families without homes, Gianforte said. Congress must act now. Our communities can't afford to wait any longer. Gianforte called on Senate Democrats to end their obstruction of critical reforms. Senate Democrats should put the health and safety of our communities first and include commonsense forest management reforms in the Farm Bill, Gianforte said. To watch the video, click HERE. To download it, click HERE. Gianforte's remarks as prepared: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge Farm Bill negotiators to include critical forest management reforms in the new Farm Bill. I'm encouraged that a new Farm Bill is forthcoming, but it should include reforms for how we manage our forests. Mr. Speaker, the Camp Fire in California has tragically claimed the lives of 88 people, and hundreds remain missing. It has left more than 13,000 families without homes. Last year in Montana, more than 1.2 million acres burned, leaving air quality dangerous. Congress must act now. Our communities can't afford to wait any longer. Senate Democrats should put the health and safety of our communities first and include commonsense forest management reforms in the Farm Bill. Meaningful forest management reforms will reduce the severity of our wildfires, improve air quality, boost the health of our forests and wildlife habitats, as well as create good-paying jobs. With devastating wildfire seasons over the last couple of years, it's urgent Congress act now. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-honors-montanan-of-the-week-dr-george-mulcaire-jones-of-silver-bow-county | Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Silver Bow County | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.30.18 Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Silver Bow County U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today honored dr. George Mulcaire-Jones for his dedication and commitment to serving folks in Butte and surrounding areas. Through his Montanan of the Week initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines' Montanan of the Week program by calling Daines' office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines' website:HERE. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE MULCAIRE-JONES Mr. DAINES, Mr. President, this week I have the honor of recognizing Dr. George Mulcaire-Jones of Silver Bow County for his tremendous impact on lives of folks in Butte and surrounding areas. Dr. Mulcaire-Jones has spent over 30 years practicing medicine, each of which he committed to improving the health of those around him.He founded Maternal Life International, which goes above and beyond, to provide training and program development in Africa and Haiti.Over the course of his career, Dr. Mulcaire-Jones has also focused on addressing the growing issue of substance abuse among pregnant and post-partum moms. Dr. Mulcaire-Jones led the fight to address the growing drug crisis in pregnant and post-partum moms across Montana. Dr. Mulcaire-Jones directed an initiative that defines symptoms for these moms, and ensures they receive the proper medical care. He was instrumental in a $150,000 grant awarded to a local hospital that works to treat these moms. Dr. Mulcaire-Jones also worked hard to ensure that other care providers in the industry have the training they need to properly treat those patients. I congratulate Dr. Mulcaire-Jones on his proactive approach in recognizing the signs of drug abuse in pregnant and post-pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-statement-on-president-trump-signing-usmca | Daines Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.30.18 Daines Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA U.S. SENATE --U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ClickHEREto download video The next step is for the agreement to come before Congress for consideration. I'm very pleased to see President Trump sign the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today,Daines said.While the agreement still needs to come before Congress for approval, this is the next step towards finalizing trade negotiations withCanada and Mexico, and is critical to providing certaintyfor Montana farmers, ranchers and businesses. I've been actively working with the administration and my colleagues to make sure we get this agreement implemented, and I will continue to work toreduce barriers to trade and open markets abroad for Montana goods and services. ### Contact:Marcie Kinzel,Katie Schoettler Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-introduces-bill-to-help-low-income-americans-find-jobs | Daines Introduces Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Find Jobs | 2018-11-29 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.29.18 Daines Introduces Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Find Jobs Introduces Bill to Modernize TANF, Get People Back to Work U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced legislation to help low-income families find work. Daines' bill, the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services Act or JOBS Act, reauthorizes and modernizes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Our welfare programs should be a springboard to work and self-support, not a sinkhole into government dependency, Daines said. My bill supports families and offers a pathway to equip every working age American with the skills and resources they need to find and keep a job.. Work requirements werea core component of the historic bipartisan welfare reforms in 1996, andproved to drive down welfare caseloads and reduce child poverty. Over the years,however,the work requirements fell flat and were ignored by many states. While current law bases TANF allotments on participationrequirements that are routinely avoided, Daines' bill requires everyone to be working or seeking work. Daines' bill will require that the state's case worker engage with job seekers to help them not only find a job but keep a job.It takes into consideration all aspects of a person's life including mental health, drug addiction, alcohol addiction and to work with a case worker who will work with them throughout the entire process.The measure will help close the jobs gap by connecting job creators with potential workers who are currently on the sidelines. TANF is set to expire December 7, 2018. A similar bill has passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee (H.R. 5861). For more information on the bill click HERE. Statements of support: Adam Brandon, President, Freedom Works: Senator Daines' JOBS Act emphasizes the dignity of work, which will ensure the dollars the federal government spends on TANF actually go towards lifting Americans… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/newsletters/survey-how-can-we-make-wildfires-less-severe | Booming economy and increasing optimism | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | 1419 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3211 Fax: (202) 225-5687 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-votes-to-advance-nps-director-nominee | Daines Votes to Advance NPS Director Nominee | 2018-11-27 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.27.18 Daines Votes to Advance NPS Director Nominee U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Dainestoday voted to move President Trump's nominee to serve as Director of the National Park Service, David Vela, out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Vela's nomination will now move to the Senate floor for a final confirmation vote. Having spent almost 30 years dedicated to the National Park Service, Mr. Vela has the qualifications necessary to be an outstanding Director of our national parks,Daines said.I look forward to a full Senate vote to confirm Mr. Vela soon. Daines, who chairs the U.S Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, has long been a champion for our national parks. Last month, Daines held afield hearingwith community leaders and the National Park Service to discuss challenges the parks face. Daines also sent aletterto Congressional leaders in October stressing the need to pass theRestore Our Parks Act,a bill to address the NPS's maintenance backlog. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-urge-usda-provide-relief-montana-livestock-producers | Gianforte, Daines Urge USDA to Provide Relief for Montana Livestock Producers | 2018-11-26 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to William Beam, deputy administrator of Farm Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to urge the agency to include coverage under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) for producers who suffered substantial losses this past winter. The winter of 2017- 2018 in Montana was particularly severe and most of the losses did not occur due to any single event Livestock loss claims were estimated to be 11,000 claves, more than 1,500 adult bulls and cows, and more than 1,000 other livestock animals. These are only the claims that are filed, the letter states. As you know, the LIP plays an integral role in helping producers recover from excessive losses due to adverse weather. The LIP is designed to help with such losses and we ask you to reconsider your position regarding the request to consider this past winter as a qualifying event. To read the full letter click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/capital-high-seniors-win-gianforte-s-congressional-app-challenge | Capital High seniors win Gianfortes congressional app challenge | 2018-11-25 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Capital High School seniors Kyler Nelson and Andrew Stroop won the 2018 congressional app challenge, U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte announced. The challenge is for high school students nationwide to participate within their representative's district. Gianforte's district encompasses all of Montana. I didn't believe it, Nelson said. He didn't know that he and Stroop had won until The Independent Record reached out to them last week. Stroop said he was shocked when Nelson told him. After finding out they had won, Nelson got in his car and drove to Stroop's job at Hardee's to tell him in person. I didn't expect to win, Nelson said. I thought there were others who would do way better than us. Kyler and Andrew developed an impressive app that showcases Montana entrepreneurship at its best, Gianforte said. Their app gets two challenging, complex codes to interface making it easier to run robotic machine tools like a milling machine from their app. Their app is called GCodeHelper, and it aims to help people learn the complicated programming language of machining tools. G-code is a programming language that uses numerical control programming language to control automated machine tools, which work in computer-aided manufacturing. It's a time saver, Nelson said. It tells a machine how to run and what to do. Computers don't understand traditional language or commands, so this app works to translate commands into code that a machine can understand. Nelson and Stroop said their app is great for beginners in g-code and can help them learn the basics. This code is primarily used in milling materials made of metal, plastic or wood. Practical applications run the gambit from machining metal housing for electronics to machining large parts for aircraft at Boeing. Precision is incredibly important for these machines. Machining is like a reverse 3D printer, Stroop said. Instead of building up material, it cuts away at the material." Nelson has been interested in machining for years. He said over the years, he has eased his parents into hi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-urges-passage-of-usmca-for-montana-farmers-ranchers-and-businesses | Daines Urges Passage of USMCA for Montana Farmers, Ranchers and Businesses | 2018-11-21 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.18 Daines Urges Passage of USMCA for Montana Farmers, Ranchers and Businesses Implementation of Trade Agreement Would Provide Certainty for Montana's Number One Economic Driver U.S. SENATEThis week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to President Trump showing support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and to urge passage of the trade deal. We are writing because we stand ready to assist in helping you secure a pathway to Congressional consideration of the recently concluded United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this 115thCongress,the letter states.If you choose to pursue consideration of the USMCA before the end of the 115thCongress, we commit to working with you in a consultative manner to draft implementing legislation that could win our votes, as well as a majority in the House and Senate. Daines, joined by 11 other Senators, stressed the importance of finalizing the trade agreement this Congress, highlighting a congressional pathway for implementation.The USMCA will require Congressional approval prior to being implemented. The USMCA willhelp providecertainty for Montana farmers, ranchers and businesses. To read the full letter clickHERE. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-winner-congressional-app-challenge | Gianforte Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced Montana's winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge, Kyler Nelson and Andrew Stroop, students from Capital High School in Helena. Kyler and Andrew developed an impressive app that showcases Montana entrepreneurship at its best, Gianforte said. Their app gets two challenging, complex codes to interface, making it easier to run robotic machine tools like a milling machine from their app. Learn more about Kyler and Andrew's app here. Gianforte thanked the budding programmers who competed. I'm impressed with the creativity and talent of Montana's young programmers. I thank all the students who entered the competition as well as their teachers and mentors for their guidance, Gianforte said. The 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, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. Winning apps from each congressional district will be on display in the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional App Challenge is sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF). For more information on the Congressional App Challenge, visit Gianforte's website. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-pushes-montana-priorities-public-lands-package | Gianforte Pushes Montana Priorities for Public Lands Package | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte urged leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to include measures important to Montana in any year-end public lands bill. In a letter to the leaders of both chambers, Gianforte writes, As Congress wraps up our work in the remaining weeks of the 115th Congress, I urge you to include several critical Montana priorities in any public lands package. After detailing the measures for inclusion, Gianforte calls for action, concluding, Protecting the gateway to Yellowstone, permanently reauthorizing LWCF, resolving the maintenance backlog in our national parks, providing clean water throughout Montana, and reforming how our forests are managed are key priorities for Montanans, and I urge you to includes these measures in any public lands package. Gianforte's letter highlights five bills important to Montana that Gianforte has worked to advance, including the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644; a bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, H.R. 502; the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act, H.R. 6510; the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Project Streamlining Act, H.R. 4419; and the Resilient Federal Forests Act, H.R. 2936. Click HERE to read the full letter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-spirit-montana-recipient-joan-nye-columbus | Gianforte Announces Spirit of Montana Recipient: Joan Nye of Columbus | 2018-11-16 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Joan Nye of Columbus with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her selfless devotion to the survivors of suicide loss and her tireless efforts to prevent suicide in Montana. A survivor of suicide loss, Nye has worked with and led organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the support of those impacted by suicide for more than 14 years. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record about Nye follows: RECOGNIZING JOAN NYE OF COLUMBUS Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Joan Nye of Columbus for her efforts to prevent suicide in Montana and the support she provides the survivors of suicide loss. Ms. Nye serves on the executive board of the Montana chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and has led the organization for a decade as its chairwoman. She facilitates a support group for survivors of suicide loss and has been an active member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yellowstone Valley since its formation in 2004. The group sponsors monthly meetings, outreach events, fundraisers, and seminars. A survivor of suicide loss, Ms. Nye chairs the AFSP Montana chapter's education committee which focuses on suicide prevention education and training. She helps health professionals, family members, and others learn to identify the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and how to seek help. Ms. Nye is a key organizer of the Out of the Darkness Yellowstone Valley Walk, which raised nearly $90,000 in September for AFSP to invest in research, education, outreach, and support services. Her efforts are critical in Montana which h… | 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-western-montana-0 | Gianforte Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Western Montana | 2018-11-16 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that a member of his staff will conduct mobile office hours in three counties in western Montana, including Flathead, Lake, and Sanders counties. POLSON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 9 a.m. Lake County Courthouse Room 211 106 4th Avenue East KALISPELL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 3 p.m. Flathead County Courthouse 3rd Floor Conference Room 800 South Main Street THOMPSON FALLS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 4 p.m. Sanders County Courthouse Court Room 1111 Main Street Area residents are invited to visit with Sonny Capece, a member 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. Residents may also inquire about federal programs or seek help with a federal agency, such as the Social Security Administration or the Veterans Administration. Residents may drop by the location or make an appointment by calling Gianforte's Helena office at (406) 502-1435. If 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://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-honors-montanan-of-the-week-jason-gleason-of-cascade-county | Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Jason Gleason of Cascade County | 2018-11-16 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.16.18 Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Jason Gleason of Cascade County U.S. SENATE -- U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Jason Gleason of Great Falls for his years of service to our nation's veterans as a nurse practitioner, as well as his service to our country as a veteran himself. Earlier this week, Daines spoke about Gleason on the floor of the U.S. Senate. WatchHERE DownloadHERE Daines' speech in the Congressional Record is availablehere. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, on the heels of Veteran's Day and in honor of President Trump's designating November 2018 as National Veterans and Military Families Month, I have the distinct pleasure of recognizing Jason Gleason of Great Falls, MT, for his dedication to serving veterans in North Central Montana. Jason serves as a nurse practitioner in the Great Falls VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic and has become one of the most sought-after experts in veterans' healthcare. A veteran himself, Jason spent 20 years in the Montana Air National Guard, retiring as lieutenant colonel. During his time in the Guard, he served as officer in charge of health promotion, medical readiness, staff development, and as assistant chief nurse, where he gained a great deal of knowledge and experience caring for fellow service members. Jason retired from the Air National Guard in 2015, and since then he has dedicated himself to providing exceptional healthcare to Montana veterans. He has built and maintained a patient panel that is at 110 percent capacity and has 1,000 patients. When another provider recently retired, he stepped up and took over the patient panel and provided care to another 556 veterans. Jason has worked to improve the overall Montana VA system. He has recruited and mentored other nurse practitioners, which helped fill critical positions in the VA system. Jason also participated in a VA residency program that trains providers to better serve our women veterans. In 2011, he experienced a deep personal tragedy when his wife of 16 years, Heat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-daines-demands-commitment-from-ice-director-nominee-to-take-on-montanas-meth-epidemic | Daines Demands Commitment from ICE Director Nominee to Take on Montanas Meth Epidemic | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.15.18 Daines Demands Commitment from ICE Director Nominee to Take on Montana's Meth Epidemic U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today pushed President Trump's nominee to head theU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),Ron Vitiello, to ensurethe agencyprioritizes Montana's devastating meth epidemic. Vitiello assured Daines he would work to address the growing issue of meth in Montana by establishing federal partnerships with state, local, and tribal groups, enhancing Border Enforcement Security Teams, using technology to trace where the meth is being createdand ends up, and more. Watch HERE Download HERE Mr. Vitiello, our country is facing an opioid crisis, but in Montana we face a meth epidemic, Daines said. The vast majority of this devastating drug comes from Mexico.... and it's destroying our communities in Montana. The effects are personal. Background: In Fiscal Year 2018, ICE seized nearly 900,000 pounds of narcotics including 60,000 pounds of meth. The vast majority of meth comes through Mexico. Earlier this month, Daines held a roundtable with members of Montana's law enforcement community to hear their thoughts on next steps to combat Montana's growing meth epidemic. This month, Daines also wrote an oped on his bipartisan efforts to fight meth in our country and Montana. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-to-national-park-service-director-nominee-culture-change-comes-from-the-top | Daines to National Park Service Director Nominee: Culture Change Comes from the Top | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.15.18 Daines to National Park Service Director Nominee: Culture Change Comes from the Top Daines Demands Accountability for Recent Sexual Assault in Park Service U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today questioned President Trump's nominee for the National Park Service (NPS) Director, David Vela, on the numerous accounts of sexual assault in our national parks, and demanded leadership on the issue going forward. Vela told Daines he is committed to fixing the lack of accountability in the NPS on the accounts of sexual assault throughout the organization. Watch HERE Download HERE Culture change starts at the top the tone and tenor at the top matters, said Daines. We all want a zero-tolerance policy and Park Service employees to feel safe and enjoy waking up and going to work every day, On the accountability piece there is more that we can do, we know how to go about doing that and if confirmed, I look forward to achieving that, said Vela. Background: According to Office of Inspector General, from January 2016-June 2017, there have been 8 reports from detailing sexual harassment and hostile work environments at our National Parks, including Yellowstone National Park. NPS has a history of issues of this nature in the past. In 1999, the Women in Law Enforcement Task Force was created to investigate various reports at the NPS the Task Force found that there was a prevalent issue of sexual harassment and gender discrimination within NPS law enforcement. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-daines-push-forest-service-approve-updated-airtankers-help | Gianforte, Daines Push for Forest Service to Approve Updated Airtankers to Help Combat Montana Wildfires | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Vicki Christiansen urging the USFS to move forward with Next Generation 3.0 contracts which will provide faster and more cost-effective airtankers to handle the complex wildland fire environment. Dry conditions, a buildup of hazardous fuels and many other factors resulted in over 50,000 fires nationwide this year,the letter states.The Forest Service is the primary Federal agency responsible for providing large airtankers to the wildland fire community... In order to ensure the Forest Service and the broader wildland fire community will have sufficient airtankers available in the future, we strongly urge the agency to issue the solicitation for the Next Generation 3.0 contracts without any further delay. To read the full letter click HERE. Background: The Next Generation 3.0 airtankers will replace former legacy aircraft that were used in aerial fire suppression efforts and are more than 50 years old. The airtanker industry, including Missoula-based Neptune Aviation, has been awaiting the agency's solicitation of Next Generation airtankers since February 2017. Neptune Aviation has made significant investments in acquiring and converting aircraft for the wildland firefighting mission and currently has nine Next Generation airtankers in its fleet. As of November 8, 2018, there have been 1,240 fires burning 96,327 acres in Montana. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-gianforte-push-for-forest-service-to-approve-updated-airtankers-to-help-combat-montana-wildfires | Daines, Gianforte Push for Forest Service to Approve Updated Airtankers to Help Combat Montana Wildfires | 2018-11-13 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.13.18 Daines, Gianforte Push for Forest Service to Approve Updated Airtankers to Help Combat Montana Wildfires U.S. CONGRESSU.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte today sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Vicki Christiansen urging the USFS to move forward with Next Generation 3.0 contracts which will provide faster and more cost-effective airtankers to handle the complex wildland fire environment. Dry conditions, a buildup of hazardous fuels and many other factors resulted in over 50,000 fires nationwide this year,the letter states.The Forest Service is the primary Federal agency responsible for providing large airtankers to the wildland fire community... In order to ensure the Forest Service and the broader wildland fire community will have sufficient airtankers available in the future, we strongly urge the agency to issue the solicitation for the Next Generation 3.0 contracts without any further delay. To read the full letter click HERE. Background: The Next Generation 3.0 airtankers will replace former legacy aircraft that were used in aerial fire suppression efforts and are more than 50 years old. The airtanker industry, including Missoula-based Neptune Aviation, has been awaiting the agency's solicitation of Next Generation airtankers since February 2017. Neptune Aviation has made significant investments in acquiring and converting aircraft for the wildland firefighting mission and currently has nine Next Generation airtankers in its fleet. As of November 8, 2018, there have been 1,240 fires burning 96,327 acres in Montana. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-halting-keystone-xl-pipeline | Gianforte Statement on Halting of Keystone XL Pipeline | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement after a federal judge in Montana halted construction of the Keystone XL pipeline: Another activist court has halted another critical energy project. The Keystone XL project will create Montana jobs, make America more secure, and lower gas prices. I look forward to an appeal of the decision. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/_daines-announces-100000-for-bridger-photonics-in-bozeman | Daines Announces $100,000 for Bridger Photonics in Bozeman | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 11.09.18 Daines Announces $100,000 for Bridger Photonics in Bozeman EPA Grant Will Create Jobs and New Innovation at Montana Company U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Bozeman business Bridger Photonics is receiving $100,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop technology that makes it easier to discover leaks in oil and gas wells. The project is expected to create new jobs in the community, while also better protecting the environment. The technology being developed at Bridger Photonics will help oil and gas wells be more efficient while also better protecting the environment,Daines said.I'm glad that the EPA recognized the good work being done at this Montana business and awarded them this funding. This EPA funding allows us to develop technology to map out, pinpoint, and quantify methane leaks throughout the natural gas value chain using drones. This is a rare opportunity to save the oil and gas industry money while helping reduce a powerful greenhouse gas, Bridger Photonics President and CEO Pete Roos said. The $100,000 to Bridger Photonics is part of $1.7 million that the EPA is awarding to 16 small businesses.The award comes EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which encourages the development of technologies that support EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-heeds-daines-and-gianfortes-request-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-montana-counties | President Heeds Daines and Gianfortes Request, Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana Counties | 2018-10-31 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.31.18 President Heeds Daines' and Gianforte's Request, Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana Counties Major Disaster Declaration for Communities Impacted by 2018 Floods Approved U.S. SENATEAfter requests from U.S. Senator Steve Daines and U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte, President Donald J. Trump today approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Montana counties impacted by this year's severe flooding.The announcement comes after Daines and Gianforte sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Lock urging the agency to reconsider the denial of impacted counties in Montana. This is great news, and I'm thankful the President responded to our request,Daines said.This year's flooding devastated communities and infrastructure across our state. This declaration will help expedite cleanup and recovery efforts and will help restore the way of life for some of Montana's most impacted communities. Today is a great day for these Montana counties, and I am grateful for President Trump's response to our request,Gianforte said.This year's flooding devastated our communities, and today's decision will help these counties have resources they need to rebuild and recover from severe flooding. On behalf of Missoula county, we were excited to hear this major disaster declaration has been authorized. This will have a positive impact on our ability to mitigate flooding and help our community recover. We want to thank the delegation that have helped shepherd through this process, Missoula County Office of Emergency Management Director Adriane Beck said. The declaration will provide expedited federal funding to assist in cleanup and recovery efforts inCarbon, Custer, Golden Valley, Lewis and Clark, Missoula, Musselshell, Park, Powell, and Treasure Counties.The funding will be used for repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the 2018 flooding. Background: As a result of hea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-fights-for-montana-priorities-in-year-end-legislative-package | Daines Fights for Montana Priorities in Year-End Legislative Package | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.30.18 Daines Fights for Montana Priorities in Year-End Legislative Package Stresses Inclusion of Bipartisan Bills to Permanently Reauthorize LWCF, Combat Wildfires and Protect Yellowstone Gateway from Mining U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to Congressional Leadership today urging the passage of several bills critical to Montana including legislation to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), combat wildfires, permanently protect the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin from mining, and restore aging infrastructure in national parks. As we enter the remaining weeks of the 115th Congress, I urge passage of several Montana priorities in any public lands legislative package or other legislative vehicle that emerges I find it critical for the Senate and House to produce tangible and meaningful results for the American people,the letter states.Thank you in advance for your commitment to put politics aside and enact bipartisan legislation that will improve stewardship of our iconic public lands, resources and wildlife in the West. The letter highlights five bills critical to Montana which have passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with Daines' support. Daines, who sits on the Committee, was instrumental in moving the bills through the legislative Committee process and is fighting to ensure final passage and enactment. The bills include the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act, the Restore Our Parks Act, the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, the Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act, and the Clean Water for Rural Communities Act. For more information on the bills click HERE. To read the full letter click HERE. ### Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-statement-on-hoax-device-found-at-ktvq | Daines Statement on Hoax Device Found at KTVQ | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.30.18 Daines Statement on Hoax Device Found at KTVQ U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement on the hoax bomb device found outside of KTVQ News yesterday in Billings, Montana. I have contacted KTVQ News Director Jon Stepanek,Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, and County Attorney Scott Twito about the hoax device discovered last night outside of KTVQ. I have also requested a briefing from the FBI and will be monitoring the situation as details develop. I am keeping all of those involved in my prayers, and I thank Jon Stepanek for acting swiftly last night and alerting authorities,Daines said.The violence in our society must stop. We must remember we are one nation and Americans first.And at a time of divisiveness, we must stand together. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/fcc-listens-to-daines-votes-to-expand-broadband-to-rural-montana | FCC Listens to Daines, Votes to Expand Broadband to Rural Montana | 2018-10-26 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.26.18 FCC Listens to Daines, Votes to Expand Broadband to Rural Montana U.S. SENATE After U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged them to take action, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted earlier this week on rules that will allow more Montanan wireless carriers to buy spectrum to provide broadband to rural communities. Without access to broadband and cell service our rural communities are being left behind,Daines said.Access to reliable broadband and cell service is vital for Montana's future economic growth. I'm glad the FCC listened and implemented a plan that will expand broadband access for more Montanans.This week, the FCC voted to create county sized licenses for the 3.5 GHz spectrum band. This allows rural broadband providers to participate in buying licenses to expand wireless broadband in Montana. The 3.5 GHz spectrum band will be critical for the expansion of 5G wireless technology. Background: Earlier this year, Daines sent a letter to the FCC after brokering a deal between national wireless providers and small, rural providers to create medium sized, county level licenses for the3.5 GHz spectrum. Daines' deal created a broadly supported, middle of the road structure that balances large carriers needs to serve high density cities and small carriers needs to provide more access to sparsely populated, rural areas like Montana. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-fox-announce-nearly-one-million-dollar-grant-for-anti-meth-enforcement | Daines, Fox Announce Nearly One Million Dollar Grant for Anti-Meth Enforcement | 2018-10-25 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.25.18 Daines, Fox Announce Nearly One Million Dollar Grant for Anti-Meth Enforcement MONTANAU.S. Senator Steve Daines and Attorney General Tim Fox announced a $946,981 grant for critical anti-meth enforcement in Montana. The grant was formally authorized in the opioids legislation that was signed into law yesterday by President Trump. Montana is one of just nine states chosen to receive the funds through the CAMP (COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program). The state was selected for its high rate of seized finished meth, meth lab materials, and precursor chemicals for meth production. Over the next two years these funds will help the Montana Department of Justice investigate Meth production and distribution. I am grateful for the work of Montana's law enforcement community,Daines said. Their work over the last several years has resulted in the critical seizure of meth and enforcement of meth related crimes. These funds will help fight back against the devastation meth has on our tribes and families. The meth epidemic is killing Montanans and wreaking untold damage upon our children, families, and communities, Fox said. This grant will be an important resource allowing us to expand our ongoing efforts, including the specialized drug interdiction team we launched last year. We worked hard to secure this grant and I am grateful to Sen. Daines, the U.S. Department of Justice, and all who joined in the effort to make this happen. A formal release from AG Fox's office is forthcoming. For detailed questions please reach John Barnes at 406-444-2031. Yesterday, President Trump signedlegislation to help combat the devastating opioid epidemic across Montana and the nation. Daines fought to ensure the now law also includes specific provisions that address the meth crisis in Montana. Daines fought to include multiple provisions in the new law that will help combat the meth and opioid crisis in Montana including: The bipartisanMitigating METHAct,introduced by Daines, which expands the state targeted response … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gianforte-tours-havre-sector-border-patrol-facilities | Gianforte tours Havre Sector Border Patrol facilities | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., took advantage of being in Havre Tuesday to visit the U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector facilities. "I wanted to get some first-hand knowledge from the Customs and Border Patrol on the challenges they face to keep our northern border secure," Gianforte said after he toured the facilities. Gianforte, who faces a re-election challenge from Democrat Kathleen Williams and Libertarian Elinor Swanson, held a campaign event in Havre Monday. He said he met with several agents while touring facilities Tuesday, including Division Chief John C. South, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Anthony Scott Good, Division Chief Julie L. Hassa and Division Chief Michael P. Stewart. Gianforte said he has toured a number of facilities and ports of entry in Montana along the Canadian border, including the Plentywood and Scobey Border Patrol stations. He said it was interesting to see the headquarters in Havre for the whole sector that guards the Montana-Canada border. He added that like on the southern border, agents are concerned about border security. "First I want to say thank-you to the Customs and Border Patrol for them working to secure the border," Gianforte said. "I am alwaysimpressed with their professionalism." Gianforte said the agents said they encounter at least one illegal crossing at the border per week, though most of these are hunters wandering across the border, but there are other issues as well. He added that agents informed him the state has a serious problem with illegal narcotics being transported across the border. Gianforte said an agent he met with had recently transferred to Montana from the border with Mexico. The agent told him, he said, Montana has fewer than 200 agents protecting the northern border while the southern border has more than 18,000 agents. Gianforte said the challenges they face are different, but with agents stretched thin across 476 miles,they would like to have additional surveillance capabilities, due to a concern about small aircraft. "We have to be vigilant," Gi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-anti-narcotics-legislation-becoming-law | Gianforte Statement on Anti-Narcotics Legislation Becoming Law | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement today in response to President Trump signing landmark legislation addressing illegal drugs and prescription drug abuse: For too long, drugs like meth, opioids and fentanyl have destroyed Montana families and torn apart our communities. The law President Trump signed today, which I strongly supported and voted for, will help address this deadly public health crisis. The new law empowers law enforcement to combat drug traffickers and dealers, and it ensures addicts have access to treatment and recovery so they may turn their lives around. This law will help our Montana communities rebuild and our families heal in the wake of addiction. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-solutions-to-fight-meth-crisis-devastating-montana-communities | Daines Secures Solutions to Fight Meth Crisis Devastating Montana Communities | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.24.18 Daines Secures Solutions to Fight Meth Crisis Devastating Montana Communities President Signs Landmark Legislation to Help Combat Drug Epidemic Across the Nation U.S. SENATEPresident Donald J. Trump today signedlegislation to help combat the devastating opioid epidemic across Montana and the nation. Daines fought to ensure the now law also includes specific provisions that address the meth crisis in Montana. Download Video StatementHERE Far too often we're seeing stories of Montana tribes, families and communities being destroyed by meth and opioids. Enough is enough,Daines said.That is why I worked hard to get this bipartisan legislation across the finish line which will help give our communities the resources they need to curb this epidemic. I want to thank President Trump for signing this important bill into law and I look forward to working with our local and state law enforcement to help overcome this devastating reality. Substance abuse destroys lives and shatters families. I welcome the help that this legislation will bring to our communities, and I am grateful to Sen. Daines for his support in our efforts to help Montanans struggling with addiction,Montana Attorney General Tim Fox said. Daines' Efforts to Combat the Drug Epidemic: Earlier this month, Daines also met with James Carroll, the nominee to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), to discuss the importance of ending the drug epidemic in Montana. At the meeting, Daineshand delivered a letterto Carroll inviting him to Montana. Carroll is currently the Acting Director for ONDCP. In September, Daines took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to urge his colleagues to support the measure and to highlight the drastic impacts meth and opioids have in Montana. Daines fought to include multiple provisions in the new law that will help combat the meth and opioid crisis in Montana including: The bipartisanMitigating METHAct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-highlights-new-opportunity-zones-for-rural-montana | Daines Highlights New Opportunity Zones for Rural Montana | 2018-10-23 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.23.18 Daines Highlights New Opportunity Zones for Rural Montana Stresses Importance of Job Creation, Wage Increases for Montanans U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today touted the 25 new Opportunity Zones that now exist across Montana thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The designation of these Opportunity Zones will help Montana flourish economically by boosting wages and creating jobs in low income communities,Daines said.This is yet another positive impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act championed by the Republicans and the Trump administration, which is putting more money in the pockets of Montanans and folks across the nation. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's Opportunity Zone Program, low-income communities receive certain tax benefits that encourage job-creating investments in designated areas.In exchange for a lower capital gains rate that decreases based on the length of the investment, investors can put those unused dollars to work in Opportunity Zones distressed locations nominated by state governors and selected by the U.S Department of the Treasury. Nationwide, about a one-fifth of the population live in communities considered distressed. In Montana, 25 census tracts qualifying as distressed were selected as opportunity zones by the Treasury Department. Background: OnFebruary 22, 2018, Daines sent a letter to Governor Steve Bullock urging him to nominate low-income census tracts in Montana for the program. OnDecember 2, 2017,Senator Daines voted in support of the Senate Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to increase wages, grow jobs and give back Americans their hard-earned dollars. OnDecember 1, 2017,Senator Daines announced he secured $100 billion in tax cuts for Main Street businesses, increasing their tax deduction from 17.4 percent to 23 percent. To read more about Montana's 25 Opportunity Zones clickHERE. ### Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-signs-montana-water-infrastructure-priorities-into-law | President Signs Montana Water Infrastructure Priorities into Law | 2018-10-23 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.23.18 President Signs Montana Water Infrastructure Priorities into Law Daines Delivers Wins to Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species, Benefit Montana Communities U.S. SENATEPresident Donald J. Trump today signed into law a bill that will improve Montana's water infrastructure to help make communities safer and grow the economy. The new law will also help prevent the transmission of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia River Basin and increase responsible energy development in Montana. Water is the most basic need of any Montana community,Daines said.This bipartisan bill prioritizes important water infrastructure projects in Montana, helps fight against aquatic invasive species harming Montana ecosystems and increases access to water for Montana farmers and ranchers. I'm grateful that President Trump signed this important bill into law. The legislation is themost pro-Westernwater infrastructure legislation in history. Water resources and hydropower provisions benefiting Montana: Expedites licensing of closed-loop pumped storage FERC recently licensed the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project near Martinsdale Protects the Columbia River Basin from aquatic invasive species including zebra and quagga mussel Streamlines FERC hydropower approvals and relicensing Promotes development of hydropower on existing non-powered dams Ensures water delivery to Montana ranches and farms Improves drinking water and wastewater systems across the country Authorizes early funding for the Blackfeet water rights settlement so that its water-related infrastructure projects can be completed in a more efficient manner Provides resources to connect, expand and repair water systems in Indian country Following Daines' vote to send the bill to the president's desk, a diverse group of stakeholders issued the following statements of support: Rep. Mike Cuffe, Vice President, Pacific NorthWest Economic Regi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/_doj-doi-agree-with-daines-and-expand-tribal-access-to-national-crime-databases | DOJ, DOI Agree with Daines and Expand Tribal Access to National Crime Databases | 2018-10-22 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.22.18 DOJ, DOI Agree with Daines and Expand Tribal Access to National Crime Databases U.S. SENATEAfter U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced bipartisan legislation to expand tribes' access to national crime databases, the U.S. Departments of Justice and the Interior announced today that they are expanding the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP) to an additional 25 tribes. TAP provides Native American tribes direct access to national crime information databases. This is good news for Indian country. It's critical for Indian tribes to have direct access to national crime data in order to help protect public safety, Daines said. I'm pleased to lead legislation that supports this goal and will help make tribal communities safer places to live and prosper. In Montana, the Blackfeet Tribe is among those selected for this expansion. In addition, the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS) Agencies will also soon have access to TAP. The Northern Cheyenne BIA Agency will be among the next three additional locations across the country where TAP will be used to vet prospective foster parents. Daines has been a leading advocate in the U.S. Senate for expanding tribes' access to national crime databases. Daines' leadership on crime prevention in Indian country: On October 16, 2018, Daines' Mitigating METH Act was sent to President Trump's desk as part of the comprehensive opioids legislation. The bill expands the state targeted response to the opioid crisis grants to include Indian tribes as eligible recipients. On September 20, 2018, Daines sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs requesting a hearing on the epidemic of missing persons in Indian country. On April 26, 2018, the Senate passed Daines' bill to designate May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. On April 19, 2018, Daines led a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to Attorney General Jeff Session… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-convinces-army-corps-to-continue-review-of-coal-export-terminal-project | Daines Convinces Army Corps to Continue Review of Coal Export Terminal Project | 2018-10-22 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.22.18 Daines Convinces Army Corps to Continue Review of Coal Export Terminal Project U.S. SENATEAfter pressure from U.S. Senator Steve Daines, the U.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers is continuing the environmental reviewforthe Millennium Bulk Terminal Project in Washington State. The project would allow Montana and Wyoming coal to be exported to international markets. Montana is rich in natural resources and has the largest coal reserves of any state in the nation,Daines said.The Millennium Bulk Terminal would provide access to international marketsforMontana coal and agriculture products, and would mean more high paying jobsforMontanans, including the Crow Tribe. Unfortunately, liberal regulators in Washington continue to try to block this important projectforMontana. I'm glad that theArmyCorpslistened and is taking this important stepforward. Background: Today, there is a large demand for Montana's clean coal in Asiathat can help foreign countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while meeting their energy demand.Despite this, the State of Washingtonhas attempted to blockthe construction of the Millennium Bulk Terminal, which is the point of access for Montana coal to make its way to Asia. On September 6, Daines sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking them toexpeditiously completethe environmental reviewof relevant permitsfor the Millennium Bulk Terminal. Review of the project was halted after the State of Washington denied the project a water quality permitbased on factors unrelated to water quality, contrary to statute and congressional intent. Daines letter also urged the Corps to determinethe State of Washington has waivedits authority to issue a water quality permit, removing any obstacle to issuing the federal permit. In July, Dainespushedforcongressional action to stop the abuse of power by Washington State to construct the terminal and get Montana's clean coal into Asia's markets. In August, Dainesintroduced The Water Quality Certification Improvement Actof 2018, which w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/doj-doi-agree-with-daines-and-expand-tribal-access-to-national-crime-databases | DOJ, DOI Agree with Daines and Expand Tribal Access to National Crime Databases | 2018-10-22 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.22.18 DOJ, DOI Agree with Daines and Expand Tribal Access to National Crime Databases U.S. SENATEAfter U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced bipartisan legislation to expand tribes' access to national crimedatabases, the U.S. Departmentsof Justice andtheInterior announced today that they are expanding the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP) to an additional 25 tribes. TAPprovides Native Americantribesdirectaccess to national crime information databases. This is good news for Indian country. It's critical for Indian tribes to have direct access to national crime data in order to help protect public safety,Daines said.I'm pleased to lead legislation that supports this goal and will help make tribal communities safer places to live and prosper. In Montana, the Blackfeet Tribe isamong thoseselected for this expansion. In addition, the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Bureau ofIndian Affairs-Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS)Agencies will also soon have access to TAP. The Northern Cheyenne BIA Agency will be among the next three additional locations across the country where TAP will be used to vet prospective foster parents. Daines has been a leading advocate in the U.S. Senate for expandingtribes'access to national crime databases. Daines' leadership on crime prevention in Indiancountry: OnOctober 16, 2018, Daines' Mitigating METH Act was sent to President Trump's desk as part of the comprehensive opioids legislation. The bill expands the state targeted response to the opioid crisis grants to include Indian tribes as eligible recipients. OnSeptember 20, 2018, Daines sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs requesting a hearing on the epidemic of missing persons in Indian country. OnApril 26, 2018, the Senate passed Daines' bill to designate May 5thas the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. OnApril 19, 2018, Daines led a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions in response to a Depar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-we-must-take-care-of-our-gateway-communities | Daines: We Must Take Care of Our Gateway Communities | 2018-10-20 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.20.18 Daines: We Must Take Care of Our Gateway Communities Brings to Montana to Find Solutions U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines brought together community leaders and the National Park Service yesterday in Gardiner, Montana to discuss the challenges that national parks have on gateway communities. The discussion was part of an official Senate Subcommittee on National Parks Field Hearing. Panelists included Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce Director Marysue Costello, Cooke City Water District President Deb Purvis, Flathead County Emergency Manager Rick Sacca, and Gardiner Public Schools Board of Trustees Chairman Pat Baltzley. To watch the full hearing click HERE. Background: Gardiner, MT only has 875 residents, while the community accommodates a large portion of the 4 million visitors to Yellowstone National Parks each year. The large number of visitors each year puts a strain on Gardiner's local infrastructure, leaving the small handful of residents who actually live in the town responsible for generating the tax revenue to pay for it. The field hearing was held at the Gardiner Public School where folks saw firsthand the challenges gateway communities of national parks can have on local infrastructure. Gardiner Public School needs a new roof and boiler, but lacks a sufficient tax base to pay for upgrades. Daines looks forward to working with the local community and stakeholders to find a feasible solution. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-receives-friend-farm-bureau-award | Gianforte Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award | 2018-10-17 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte was presented with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for his strong support of Montana's agriculture industry. The award was presented during a visit to the Arntzen Angus Ranch in Hilger, MT. The Farm Bureau is an important voice for farmers in Montana and throughout the country, and I'm honored to receive the Friend of Farm Bureau award, said Gianforte. In Congress, I will continue serving as a strong voice for Montana's farmers working to roll back and repeal burdensome regulations they face, passing a Farm Bill that works for them, and advocating fair trade deals that benefit them so they can get their products to foreign markets. Gianforte was nominated for the award by the Montana Farm Bureau Federation based on his voting record in the 115th Congress on priority issues identified by the AFBF. Greg Gianforte has always realized the importance of agriculture and in particular, the Farm Bureau organization, noted Montana Farm Bureau President Hans McPherson. Ever since he ran for Congress, Representative Gianforte frequently consulted us on ag issues because he recognized us as the leading agricultural association in Montana. As the award indicates, he has voted with Farm Bureau policy the majority of the time. He has always been very helpful and responded quickly to what we need in Washington, D.C. We were proud to nominate him to the AFBF board for this prestigious award. MFBF's Director of National Affairs Nicole Rolf has worked extensively with Rep Gianforte and his staff. She added, The 115th Congress took on many issues important to agriculture. The farmer and rancher members of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation especially appreciate Congressman Gianforte's strong support of the Farm Bill, comprehensive Tax Reform, and other matters. We thank him for his dedication to the farmers and ranchers of this state and his willingness to listen to our concerns. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-attorney-general-fox-collaborate-safer-montana-communities | Gianforte, Attorney General Fox Collaborate for Safer Montana Communities | 2018-10-12 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Tim Fox met to discuss federal and state policies related to illegal drugs and law enforcement at a roundtable this week in Helena. The meeting is part of an ongoing cooperative approach between Gianforte and Fox to reduce drug addiction and improve community safety. Leaders in the Montana Department of Justice also participated in the meeting. I'll continue to work with state officials to make our communities safer, said Gianforte. The reality is we don't have Montana meth. We have Mexican meth. We need to secure the border and make sure our local law enforcement has the resources they need to make our communities safe. Gianforte shared information and invited comment on sweeping legislation to combat substance abuse, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, H.R. 6. The measure provides for prevention, interdiction, treatment, and recovery. Gianforte voted for the bill on June 22, 2018 and again on September 28. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation. Law enforcement must have the tools they need to get illegal drugs like meth and opioids off our streets and out of our communities, but we also need to ensure that addicts have access to treatment and recovery so they may turn their lives around, Gianforte said. The legislation I supported will empower law enforcement, help addicts, and bring together families that have been torn apart by addiction. I understand the Congressman has a lot of things that he has to do back in D.C., but he's firmly grounded here. He understands the problems and wants to learn more, Fox said. It underscores the fact that we're all in this together. None of us can work alone and think we're going to solve this problem. I appreciate that our federal, state and local leaders all get that. Fox and officials from the Montana Department of Justice updated Gianforte on Aid Montana, an initiative Fox launched last year. The program takes a comprehensive approach to combating substance abuse, including law enforcement, treatment,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-yellowstone-gateway-community-celebrate-progress-recommit | Gianforte, Yellowstone Gateway Community Celebrate Progress, Recommit to Protect Paradise Valley Permanently | 2018-10-12 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte met with Park County residents, members of the Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition, and local leaders this week to recommit their efforts toward a permanent mineral withdrawal to protect Paradise Valley. Earlier this week, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke issued a 20-year administrative ban on new mining claims in the area. While the administrative action is a positive step, Montanans need a permanent, legislative solution, said Gianforte. I will continue working with the local community to protect the vital business and recreational interests of Paradise Valley and conserve the Yellowstone gateway. Gianforte introduced the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644, last year to permanently withdraw mineral rights on approximately 30,000 acres of public land in an area north of Yellowstone National Park. The permanent moratorium enjoys widespread support from the community. Gianforte's bill passed the House Natural Resources Committee in September. U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, supports the legislation and helped guide similar legislation out of that committee last week. We are glad Secretary Zinke listened to Montanans and did what he could to protect this area for the next two decades, said Senator Daines. Now with Congressman Gianforte's leadership in the House, it's time for Congress to step in and permanently protect Paradise Valley for generations to come. I was pleased to help advance the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act through the Senate Committee last week and will continue to push for its enactment. Both bills await action in their respective chambers. Local leaders praised Gianforte for his efforts. "I am thankful to Congressman Greg Gianforte for taking the time out of his busy schedule to meet with us and to help us plan our next steps to get this across the finish line, so we finally have certainty for our businesses, our children, and our way of life, said Dr. Jeff Reed, owner of Reedfly Farm in Em… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/19-montana-veterans-receive-congressional-commendation | 19 Montana Veterans Receive Congressional Commendation | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | 19 Montana veterans were announced as recipients of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation today, October 9. The Commendation is something that Congressman Greg Gianforte started last year and the recipients are chosen for their service to country and community. So many veterans serve their country and then they come back and serve their community and it is remarkable, Gianforte said. I was able to honor a gentleman in Butte last year who had donated thousands of hours transporting other veterans to doctor appointments and other things. We hear these stories over and over again and I just want to say it is probably one of the best things I do in this job. Gianforte says he often hears from veterans that are struggling to receive healthcare from the Veterans Administration. I have two people in the state here that do case work on behalf of veterans that will help you run the gauntlet and get the benefits you deserve, Gianforte said. If you have served this country and for whatever reason we are not keeping our commitment to you, you can't get an appointment or the benefit check hasn't come, please reach out to our office. We have been able to help a lot of veterans get the help they deserve. The office number for veterans seeking help is (406) 952-1280. The winners of the Commendation will also be announced on the floor of the U.S. House and will receive a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. The recipients this year are as follows: Len Albrightof Bozeman U.S. Air Force; Vietnam War John Alexof Libby U.S. Air Force; Vietnam War Harry Armstrongof Belgrade U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve; 1964-1976 Donald Bostof Lewistown U.S. Navy; Vietnam War Micah Finkof Manhattan U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve; Combat as a Navy SEAL Stephen Garrisonof Helena U.S. Army; Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Miguel Gonzalezof Billings U.S. Army; Operation Iraqi Freedom Harold Pete Godtlandof Butte U.S. Army; World War II Eileen Grebof Butte U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve; Vietnam War C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/crime-roundtable-focuses-montana-s-drug-issues | Crime roundtable focuses on Montanas drug issues | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | A roundtable in Helena on Tuesday focused on the issues facing federal and state law enforcement officials. One of the main issues was illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, prescription pills, and heroin. Congressman Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Tim Fox hosted the discussion, which included representatives from the Montana Highway Patrol and the Division of Criminal Investigation. Much of the conversation focused on meth and the methods Mexican drug cartels use to get the drug to Montana. Officials said it's going to take a team effort from law enforcement to combat the cartels. If we don't respond the way that we should with one team, one fight, kind of a response, we're gonna be in trouble, we're gonna lose this thing, said Bryan Lockerby with the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. Gianforte said it was interesting to see the corridors of the drugs coming from Mexico into Montana's communities. According to law enforcement at the discussion, they continue to need more funding like federal grants to help fight illegal drugs. They said resources like treatment court are still limited in the state and kids need more drug education. (Click here to view the full story) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/law-enforcement-updates-gianforte-montanas-growing-drug-problem | Law enforcement updates Gianforte on Montana's growing drug problem | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte was in Helena Tuesday to hear from the Montana Highway Patrol and Department of Criminal Investigation about how law enforcement is dealing with a growing drug problem. Bryan Lockerby, the director of DCI, explained to Gianforte that most illegal drugs are coming here from cartels in Mexico and are brought up through either the Washington/Oregon or Utah/Colorado corridors, where they're distributed through eastern and western Montana. According to DCI, the most popular illegal drugs in Montana are still meth, prescription drugs, heroin and marijuana. "Legalization creates problems around Montana," Lockerby said. The Montana Highway Patrol brought in Lt. Jim Sanderson, a Polson-based trooper and leader of one of the two MHP interdiction teams formed in recent years to search out drug traffickers on Montana highways. The Highway Patrol spoke about the importance of federal grants in getting resources for the teams and how those teams could be used in other states as well. Attorney General Tim Fox pointed out that state-level law enforcement arrests often lead to federal prosecutions, causing a "ripple effect" in which more and more resources get involved in a case. Law enforcement officials suggested to Gianforte some actions he could take back in Washington to help ease the drug issue in Montana including placing diplomatic pressure on China to stop shipping fentanyl and continuing law enforcement funding for drug enforcement. (Click here to read the full story) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-delivers-water-infrastructure-wins-for-montana-communities-ecosystem | Daines Delivers Water Infrastructure Wins for Montana Communities, Ecosystem | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.10.18 Daines Delivers Water Infrastructure Wins for Montana Communities, Ecosystem Sends Bill to President's Desk that Will Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to improve Montana's water infrastructure to help make communities safer and grow the economy. The bipartisan legislation will also help prevent transmission of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia River Basin and increase responsible energy development in Montana. Water is the most basic building block for any Montana community,Daines said.This bipartisan bill prioritizes important water infrastructure projects in Montana, helps fight against aquatic invasive species harming Montana ecosystems and increases access to water for Montana farmers and ranchers. This bill also creates jobs and grows the economy. The legislation is themost pro-Westernwater infrastructure legislation in history. The bill will now be sent to the president's desk for signature. Water resources and hydropower provisions benefiting Montana: Expedites licensing of closed-loop pumped storage FERC recently licensed the Gordon Butte Pumped Storage Project near Martinsdale Protects the Columbia River Basin from aquatic invasive species including zebra and quagga mussel Streamlines FERC hydropower approvals and relicensing Promotes development of hydropower on existing non-powered dams Ensures water delivery to Montana ranches and farms Improves drinking water and wastewater systems across the country Authorizes early funding for the Blackfeet water rights settlement so that its water-related infrastructure projects can be completed in a more efficient manner Provides resources to connect, expand and repair water systems in Indian country Statements of Support: Rep. Mike Cuffe, Vice President, Pacific NorthWest Economic Region:I am excited about the continued federal support for the fight against aquati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/permanent-legislative-solution-needed-paradise-valley-gianforte-says | Permanent Legislative Solution Needed for Paradise Valley, Gianforte Says | 2018-10-08 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement today after Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke announced a 20-year withdrawal of mineral rights for approximately 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley: Today's administrative action is a positive step forward, but we still have a ways to go. The Paradise Valley community has been clear that it wants a permanent withdrawal, and I will continue working to enact a permanent legislative solution so the gateway to Yellowstone is protected for future generations of Montanans. Background: On September 26, 2018, Gianforte guided his Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644, through the House Natural Resources Committee. The committee approved Gianforte's bill with a 28-4 vote. On September 21, 2018 and following a request (HERE) from Gianforte on September 17, the U.S. Forest Service recommended that approximately 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley be protected with a long-term withdrawal of mineral rights. On June 21, 2018, the House Natural Resource Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources conducted a hearing on Gianforte's Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. On March 8, 2018, Gianforte sent a letter (HERE) to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee requesting they include his Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act in a larger appropriations bill. On December 14, 2017, Gianforte introduced the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644, to withdraw mineral rights and ban mining operations on 30,000 acres of public land in an area north of Yellowstone National Park. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-20-year-mineral-withdrawal-near-yellowstone | Daines Helps Secure 20 Year Mineral Withdrawal Near Yellowstone | 2018-10-08 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.08.18 Daines Helps Secure 20 Year Mineral Withdrawal Near Yellowstone U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke for listening to Montanans and announcing a 20-year mineral withdrawal of mining claims in the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin near Yellowstone National Park.The announcement comes after Daines urged the administration to finalize the withdrawal. Some places are just too special to mine, and theParadiseValley and Gardiner Basin near Yellowstone, is one of them,Dainessaid.I'm very happy to see the Interior Department follow the recommendation of the Forest Service and my request, to withdraw these special areas from development.I want to thank Secretary Zinke for following through on his promise to Montanans and for taking action. I'm also pleased to have helped advance legislation last week to permanently withdraw the area. Earlier today, Secretary Zinke announced the withdrawal of 30,000 acres of land on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in the Paradise Valley and Emigrant Gulch from mining consideration. Daines hasactively workedwith the administration to ensure the mineral withdrawal.In September, the Forest Service responded to Daines' request and sent a recommendation to the Department of Interior to finalize the 20-year withdrawal. Last week, thanks to Daines' leadership, a bill permanently withdrawing the 30,000 acres from mining consideration, theYellowstone Gateway Protection Act, passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resourced Committee.Daines has urged the permanent withdrawal given strong local support. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-signs-montana-airport-priorities-into-law | President Signs Montana Airport Priorities into Law | 2018-10-08 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.08.18 President Signs Montana Airport Priorities into Law Daines Secures Wins in Five Year FAA Reauthorization U.S. SENATEPresident Donald J. Trump signed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) into law. U.S. Senator Steve Daines secured several wins for Montana in the five-year extension including the reauthorization of the Small Community Air Service Development Program critical to growing Montana's air service and the authorization of West Yellowstone Airport to receive increased Airport Improvement Program grants. Daines also secured a requirement for sanitary Mother's Rooms for nursing mothers in all large and medium commercial airports. The FAA reauthorization provides much-needed certainty for the aviation community, Montanans and visitors. It also contains important wins for Montana's airports such as Essential Air Service, the Small Community Air Service Development Program,and priority review of construction projects in states like Montana. I thank President Trump for signing this important measure into law,Daines said. The FAA reauthorization also reforms several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that will help reduce disaster costs, speed recovery and prevent loss of life. Statements of Support: Jeff Wadekamper, Director, Helena Regional Airport Authority:We sincerely appreciate the attention given to long term funding of the aviation system by Senator Daines and his staff. Airports across Montana are experiencing a surge in traffic, including Helena Regional Airport's 13.9% increase so far this year. Stable funding of the aviation system ensures airports can continue to meet growing demands for all facets of aviation which are critical to Montana's economy and connection with the restof the world. Brian Sprenger, Airport Director, Bozeman Yellowstone Int'l Airport:We are thankful for Senator Daines' efforts in passing the 5-year FAA reauth… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-statement-kavanaugh-confirmation | Gianforte Statement on Kavanaugh Confirmation | 2018-10-06 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement following Senate confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: The Senate was right to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. A well-qualified, constitutional conservative, Judge Kavanaugh will adhere to the Constitution and interpret laws, not make them from the bench. I look forward to Judge Kavanaugh's service on the Supreme Court for decades to come and to more nominations from President Trump of constitutional conservatives to serve on the federal bench. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-statement-on-the-confirmation-of-supreme-court-justice-kavanaugh | Daines Statement on the Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh | 2018-10-06 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.06.18 Daines Statement on the Confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: "Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh. He will be an outstanding Justice." Last night, Daines spoke to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence on the phone who thanked him for his continuous and vocal support of Kavanaugh throughout this process. See President Trump's statement on DainesHERE. Kavanaugh is expected to be sworn in later today. Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-2018-montana-congressional-veteran-commendation | Gianforte Announces 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation Recipients | 2018-10-05 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte today announced the recipients of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique recognition of Montana veterans who served our country and continued their service in our communities. The generosity and dedication of Montana's veterans make our state a special place. Today, I am honored to recognize some of our extraordinary veterans with the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation. This year's recipients represent the very spirit of Montana neighbor helping neighbor, said Gianforte. On behalf of all Montanans, I thank them for their selfless service to our country and their invaluable contributions to our communities. Gianforte created the annual Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation in 2017 to recognize outstanding Montana veterans who have honorably served our nation and our communities. Starting in July, Gianforte asked Montanans to help him identify nominees for this year's award, and their response was overwhelming. Gianforte will present recipients with a commemorative flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in their honor at a ceremony. He will also highlight the recipients of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation in the U.S. House of Representatives. 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation Recipients: Len Albright of Bozeman U.S. Air Force; Vietnam War John Alex of Libby U.S. Air Force; Vietnam War Harry Armstrong of Belgrade U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve; 1964-1976 Donald Bost of Lewistown U.S. Navy; Vietnam War Micah Fink of Manhattan U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve; Combat as a Navy SEAL Stephen Garrison of Helena U.S. Army; Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Miguel Gonzalez of Billings U.S. Army; Operation Iraqi Freedom Harold Pete Godtland of Butte U.S. Army; World War II Eileen Greb of Butte U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve; Vietnam War Chris Grudzinski of Billings U.S. Army; Operation Iraqi Freedom Charles Kins of Eureka U.S. Marine Corps; Vietnam War Melissa Kloiber of Great Falls U.S. Air For… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-355500-to-assist-disabled-veterans-in-their-homes | Daines Helps Secure $355,500 to Assist Disabled Veterans in Their Homes | 2018-10-04 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.04.18 Daines Helps Secure $355,500 to Assist Disabled Veterans in Their Homes U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced a grant of$355,500 to Action for Eastern Montana. The grant will be used to fund 12 senior companions so that dozens of disabled veterans across six Montana counties will be able to continue living independently in their own homes. As a nation,we must honor the commitment we've made to our veterans,Daines said.This grant will allow 36 disabled Montana veterans to stay in their homes and near their friends and loved ones. I want to thank Senator Daines for his time and effort in helping us to get the Choose Home Grant for Action for Eastern Montana. This will mean so much to our elderly veterans, getting them the help to stay independent and in their own homes,Karen O'Dell, Senior Companion Director, Action for Montana, said. On August 24, Daines sent a letter in support of Action for Montana's grant application to the Corporation for National and Community Service. The grant is funded through the Choose Home Program, which is a pilot program that provides senior companions for disabled veterans living independently. Action for Eastern Montana will use the grant to fund senior companions in Valley, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Richland, Dawson, and Rosebud Counties. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-daines-montanans-should-have-more-say-than-illegal-immigrants | Daines: Montanans Should Have More Say Than Illegal Immigrants | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Daines: Montanans Should Have More Say Than Illegal Immigrants U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today pushed Dr. Steven Dillingham, the nominee to head the Census Bureau, to include a citizenship question in the upcoming 2020 Census. Watch HERE Download HERE We must make sure that taxpayer dollars are distributed fairly and that U.S. citizens are properly represented in Congress, Daines said. My job is to represent the citizens of Montana And I believe citizens in Montana should have more of a say in Washington, D.C. than illegal immigrants harboring in sanctuary cities across the country. Daines also stressed the need for Census data to more accurately reflect Montana tribal populations. Background: The intent of the Census is to count the number of individuals living in the United States for the purpose of representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Census data is also important for the distribution of federal funds to states and localities. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-delivers-wins-for-montana-airports-nursing-mothers | Daines Delivers Wins for Montana Airports, Nursing Mothers | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Daines Delivers Wins for Montana Airports, Nursing Mothers U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years. The five-year extension includes several wins for Montana including the reauthorization of the Small Community Air Service Development Program critical to growing Montana's air service and the authorization of West Yellowstone Airport to receive increased Airport Improvement Program grants. Daines also secured a requirement for sanitary Mother's Rooms for nursing mothers in all large and medium commercial airports. Safe and dependable air transportation is critical to Montana's economy. This bill reauthorizes the FAA for 5 years, providing much needed certainty for the aviation community, Montanans and visitors. The reauthorization also contains important wins for Montana's network of small commercial and community airports, and nursing mothers across the nation. I look forward to getting it to the president's desk for signature, Daines said. The FAA reauthorization also reforms several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that will help reduce disaster costs, speed recovery and prevent loss of life. The bill will now be sent to the president's desk for signature. Daines secured the following wins in the FAA reauthorization: Includes Daines' bipartisan bill to allow West Yellowstone Airport to receive increased Airport Program Grants. Daines introduced the bill in September. Reauthorizes the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) for five years at $10 million. SCASDP enables rural and small community air service to grow. SCASDP has helped to expand service in Butte, Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula, West Yellowstone, Helena and Great Falls, including bringing American Airlines to Montana. Provides approach control radar to the FAA tower at the Helena Airport. Currently, Helena is one of only two FAA towers in the nation that does not have approach control radar. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-helps-secure-over-470k-in-grants-for-northern-montana-water-projects | Daines Helps Secure Over $470K in Grants for Northern Montana Water Projects | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Daines Helps Secure Over $470K in Grants for Northern Montana Water Projects U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced nearly $500,000 in grants from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to two vital Northern Montana water projects: the Exeter Siphon Project on the Malta Irrigation District, and the Pondera Canal and Reservoir Company's E Canal Regulating Reservoir Project. Water infrastructure is vital to keeping our rural economies up and running,Daines stated.That's why I've supported the WaterSMART program in Congress. These two projects will help ensure that farmers, ranchers, and other water users will continue to have reliable access to water for their crops and livestock. The grants are $300,000 to the Malta Irrigation District and $170,000 to the Pondera Canal and Reservoir Company through the BOR's WaterSMART grant program. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Daineshas successfully workedto include funding for the WaterSMART grant program in appropriations to the BOR. As Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, Daineshas continually fought for Montana water priorities. Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resourcesadvanced Daines' bill, The Clean Water for Rural Communities Act. Background on the projects from the BOR: Montana Malta Irrigation District, Exeter Siphon Project Reclamation Funding: $300,000. Total Project Cost: $845,020 The Malta Irrigation District, located on the Milk River in northern Montana, will replace the existing Exeter Siphon with a new, geosynthetic lined canal embankment across Exeter Creek. The project also includes the installation of a series of culverts to pass creek flows and storm runoff to protect the canal embankment, which will also help to restore the creek bed for wildlife habitat and recreation. A large debris collection system will also be installed as part of the project to reduce spills by preventing plugging of the culverts. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 2,500 acre-feet,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/montana-communities-will-now-have-better-resources-to-combat-meth-opioid-crisis-thanks-to-daines- | Montana Communities Will Now Have Better Resources to Combat Meth, Opioid Crisis Thanks to Daines | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Montana Communities Will Now Have Better Resources to Combat Meth, Opioid Crisis Thanks to Daines U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted on landmark legislation to help combat the devastating meth and opioid epidemic across Montana and the nation. The bill is now on the way to the president's desk for signature. Download HERE Watch HERE Way too often we're seeing stories of Montana tribes, families and communities being destroyed by meth and opioids, Daines said. This landmark legislation will give our communities the much-needed resources to curb this devastating epidemic. This bill will also help stop the drugs from crossing the southern border and coming into Montana in the first place. Today, Daines also met with James Carroll, the nominee to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), to discuss the importance of ending the drug epidemic in Montana. At the meeting, Daines hand delivered a letter to Carroll inviting him to Montana. Carroll is currently the Acting Director for ONDCP. Daines and Carroll Last month, Daines took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to urge his colleagues to support the measure and to highlight the drastic impacts meth and opioids have in Montana. Daines fought to include multiple provisions in the Senate passed package that will help combat the meth and opioid crisis in Montana including: The bipartisan Mitigating METHAct, introduced by Daines, which expands the state targeted response to the opioid crisis grants to include Indian tribes as eligible recipients. The bipartisan STOP Actwhich helps stop illegal drugs from coming in at the border or being shipped through the postal service. Daines also fought to reauthorize key meth prevention and enforcement in the Senate passed package including: Reauthorization of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Reauthorization of the Drug Court program Codifying the COPS Anti-Meth Program ### Print … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-advances-slate-of-montana-priorities | Daines Advances Slate of Montana Priorities | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.02.18 Daines Advances Slate of Montana Priorities Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize LWCF, Protect Yellowstone Mining Area, and Combat Wildfires U.S. SENATE As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today advanced five bills benefiting Montana including legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), provide Montana communities with clean drinking water, permanently protect the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin from mining, and restore national parks' aging infrastructure. Daines was instrumental in ensuring these bills advanced in the Committee. Daines issued the following video statement on the five bills that impact Montana: Watch HERE Download HERE Daines will continue pushing these bills through the legislative process and will work with his colleagues to get them to the Senate floor and on to the president's desk. Summary of Bills: Daines' Bipartisan Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act, S. 2160: Today, there are 28 timber sales under litigation in Montana, 21 of which are enjoined, preventing work on over 17,000 acres. Daines' bill establishes a pilot arbitration program authorizing the U.S. Forest Service to use binding arbitration in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming as an alternative dispute resolution process for certain forest restoration projects. The bill will help improve the health of national forests and revitalize the timber industry. During the meeting, there was lively debate on the bill, which ended with a bipartisan vote including Senator Manchin (W.V). Click HERE to watch the debate on this bill. Daines also announced that the U.S. Forest Service officially endorsed his bill. Daines' bill has received significant stakeholder support from Montana Wood Products Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Flathead County Commissioner Pamela Holmquist, Montana C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/forest-service-responds-to-daines-request-to-open-public-comment-period-on-the-bitterroot-national-forest | Forest Service Responds to Daines Request to Open Public Comment Period on the Bitterroot National Forest | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 10.02.18 Forest Service Responds to Daines' Request to Open Public Comment Period on the Bitterroot National Forest U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) responded to his request to open a court-ordered objection period to allow all Montanans to provide public comment on the recent closure of the mountain bike uses across 62 miles of trailsin the Blue Joint and Sapphire Wilderness Study areas found on the Bitterroot National Forest. With over 80 percent of Montanans recreating on their public lands, rivers, and lakes, and Montana's outdoor recreation economy accounting for over $7 billion in consumer spending, we should be facilitating more participationand public input in public land management decisions,and encouraging more recreation on public lands, not less, Daines stated. I am pleased the Forest Service accommodated my request on behalf of public land users in Montana that did not have an opportunity to have their voices heard. I look forward to reviewing the feedback. For Daines' request letter to the USFS click HERE. For the USFS announcement click HERE. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-announces-spirit-montana-recipient-gib-swan-great-falls | Gianforte Announces Spirit of Montana Recipient: Gib Swan of Great Falls | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Gib Swan of Great Falls with his Spirit of Montana commendation for his kindness and generosity in giving of his time and talents to provide comfort to others. For more than a decade, Swan, 85, has knitted over 1,000 stocking caps, giving them to cancer patients, children, the less fortunate, and others in his community. Gianforte'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. Gianforte encourages anyone to nominate Montanans for the Spirit of Montana award by contacting his office at 202-225-3211 or by e-mail at https://gianforte.house.gov/contact/email. Gianforte's statement in the Congressional Record about Swan is available HERE and follows: RECOGNIZING GABRIEL GIB SWAN OF GREAT FALLS Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gabriel Gib Swan who, for over a decade, knits winter hats and donates them to cancer patients, children, the less fortunate, and many others. A Montana native and a graduate of St. Mary's High in Great Falls, Gib started knitting hats as a hobby more than 12 years ago when his wife, Roberta, gave him a kit and taught him. Now 85, Gib has produced more than 1,000 hand-knitted hats that have been donated to homeless shelters, non-profit assistance providers, cancer centers, and local schools. Gib, known throughout the community as the Mad Hatter, knits hats of all sizes and colors and never accepts payment for his work. Nearly everyone at his senior living community has one of Gib's hand-knitted stocking caps. Mr. Speaker, for his kindness and steadfast generosity in giving of his time and talents to provide comfort to others, I recognize Gib Swan for his spirit of Montana. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-leads-house-focusing-attention-wildfires | Gianforte Leads House in Focusing Attention on Wildfires | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte led an effort on the House floor to draw attention to wildfires and the need for forest management reforms. Following another devastating wildfire season throughout the country, Gianforte organized lawmakers to address how catastrophic wildfires have impacted their communities and how reforms can reduce the risk of severe wildfires. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleagues bringing the attention of this Chamber to wildfires and the need for forest management reform, Gianforte said. Like my colleagues, I urge the Senate to act on commonsense measures this Chamber has sent so that Montanans can spend a summer in their forests, enjoying them, not having to breathe them at home, Gianforte said. To watch the video, click above or here. Gianforte highlighted the destruction caused by wildfires in Montana and across the country. Gianforte, who met with firefighters and incident commanders at five fires in 2017, surveyed the Howe Ridge Fire in August. The fire in Glacier National Park has claimed 27 structures and cost an estimated $13.6 million to fight. The Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park consumed over 14,000 acres. I was there. I saw the devastation. It destroyed homes on the shores of Lake McDonald. These are historic national buildings lost to fire, Gianforte said. Gianforte also highlighted efforts in the House to enact meaningful forest management reforms with the Resilient Federal Forests Act, a measure Gianforte cosponsored which passed the House last November. After nearly a year, the Senate has yet to consider the bill. The legislation provides commonsense reforms that will benefit our forests, economy, and the environment, said Gianforte. Conservation organizations, foresters, stakeholders, and local leaders throughout Montana recognize the need for reforms to get us managing our forests again. Reps. John Curtis (Utah), Paul Gosar (Ariz.), and Glenn GT Thompson (Penn.) joined Gianforte. The members talked about the impact of wildfires in their districts as well as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-549986-for-the-missoula-veterans-treatment-court | Daines Secures $549,986 for the Missoula Veterans Treatment Court | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.28.18 Daines Secures $549,986 for the Missoula Veterans Treatment Court U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the 4thJudicial District Court of Montana was awarded a grant from the Department of Justice for $549,986 to enhance the Missoula Veterans Treatment Court Program. The announcement comes after Daines sent a letter supporting the grant application. Montana is home to one of the largest veteran populations per capita,Daines said.Montana veterans protected and defended our freedom, and these funds will help ensure they receive the benefits they have earned and the care they deserve. I'm glad to have supported this important grant initiative. The funding will allow the Missoula Veterans Treatment Court Program to increase the number of veterans able to participate in the program. OnJune 5, 2018, Daines wrote a letter to the Bureau of Justice Assistance in support of the grant application. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-secures-extension-for-real-id-requirements-for-montana | Daines Secures Extension for REAL ID Requirements for Montana | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.28.18 Daines Secures Extension for REAL ID Requirements for Montana U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted Montana an extension to allow more time to meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005. As a Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,I'm pleased that DHS has granted an extension for Montana,Daines said.I will continue to fight to protect the privacy of law-abiding Montanans in all ways possible, while also working to ensure our nation is secure. The extension means that Montana-issued driver's licenses or identification cards may continue to be used for boarding commercial aircraft and accessing federal facilities, military bases and nuclear power plants through June 1, 2019. The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will begin issuing REAL ID credentials starting in January, 2019. For more information clickHERE. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-signs-montana-defense-priorities-into-law | President Signs Montana Defense Priorities into Law | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.28.18 President Signs Montana Defense Priorities into Law Daines Delivers for Montana and the Nation U.S. SENATEToday, President Donald J. Trump signed a bill into law that prioritizes Montana's military units, installations, research partners, universities, small businesses and manufacturers. The bill is critical to Montana, Malmstrom, Montana National Guard and the rest of the nation. The bill also secures a 2.6% pay raise for troops the largest in 10 years. Montana's military assets play a critical role in defending our great nation, and this bill will help strengthen and enhance that role,Daines said.As a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I'm glad to have worked to get this important bill signed into law on time and I thank President Trump for ensuring our service members have the resources they need to protect our freedom. The bill funds the U.S. Armed Forces for one year beginning October 1st. This is the first time in roughly 10 years, the Department of Defense will receive the funding on time and through regular order. Breakdown of wins: Malmstrom Air Force Base: o$258 M for the UH-1N Huey replacement helicopter, expected in 2021 o$414 M for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (Minuteman replacement) o$12.9 M increase to update communication equipment at Minuteman Missile Launch sites o$5 M increase to replace outdated equipment at civil engineering units likeMalmstrom's 819thREDHORSE Montana Small Businesses: o$2.7 M for advanced automated sensors to protect remote ICBM facilities made byAdelos, Inc in Polson, a tribally owned subsidiary of S&K o$6.2 M to outfit warfighters with better gear, likeassault pack made in Bozeman by Mystery Ranch o$10 M for research into lighter weapons by using composite barrelsdeveloped by PROOF Research in Columbia Falls, MT Montana Universities: o$125 M for research on Traumatic Brain Injury, with portions going to University of Mo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-i-stand-with-judge-kavanaugh | Daines: I Stand with Judge Kavanaugh | 2018-09-27 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.27.18 Daines: I Stand with Judge Kavanaugh U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement on today's Judiciary Committee Hearing with Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh: WatchHERE DownloadHERE I watched the entire hearing from gavel to gavel. I made it very clear from the beginning that I wanted to hear from both Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh because of the seriousness of these allegations. And I thank both of them for coming before the Committee to be heard. But as I watched it today, I concluded that there is no corroborating evidence to support this serious allegation. Rather, this seems to be an orchestrated smear campaign intended to destroy Judge Kavanaugh at the eleventh hour. The Democrats turned this process into an embarrassing, political circus that will have lasting effects for generations to come. They should be ashamed. I look forward to casting my vote for Judge Kavanaugh. Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-s-bill-protect-paradise-valley-clears-key-hurdle | Gianfortes Bill to Protect Paradise Valley Clears Key Hurdle | 2018-09-26 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte's bill to protect Paradise Valley passed the House Natural Resources Committee this morning. Gianforte's Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644, withdraws mineral rights and bans mining operations on public land in an area north of Yellowstone National Park. The permanent moratorium enjoys widespread support from the community. Montanans can't rely on a temporary measure to conserve the Yellowstone gateway for generations to come, Gianforte said. Instead, Montanans need a permanent, legislative solution to resolve this once and for all. That's why I brought together Republicans and Democrats to permanently protect Paradise Valley. Gianforte's legislation faced amendments that would weaken the protections it included. A bipartisan group of members rejected those amendments. The committee approved the bill in its original form with a 28-4 vote. Before the bill was considered, Gianforte urged committee members to pass a permanent moratorium since that is what the local community wants. Montanans sent me to Congress to get results for them and to put Montana first. I hope my colleagues share my guiding principles of keeping public lands in public hands, expanding public access to them, and trusting our local communities to know what's best for them. I urge you to honor their wishes, I urge you to protect Paradise Valley, and I urge passage of this bill, Gianforte said. To watch the video, click above or here. Local leaders and key stakeholders appreciated Gianforte's efforts. I'm glad to see our state representatives work on behalf of the local community and people worldwide to designate the best use of these public lands by passing the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, said Park County Commissioner Clint Tinsley. Our community has been united in asking for a permanent solution to protect our public lands and the growing economy they fuel here in Park County. That's exactly what Congressman Gianforte is delivering by introducing the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act in the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-gardner-burr-lead-lwcf-colloquy-on-senate-floor | Daines, Gardner, Burr Lead LWCF Colloquy on Senate Floor | 2018-09-26 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.26.18 Daines, Gardner, Burr Lead LWCF Colloquy on Senate Floor Discuss the Importance of Passing Permanent Reauthorization of LWCF U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines (Mont.), Cory Gardner (Colo.) and Richard Burr (N.C.) led a colloquy today on the floor of the U.S. Senate on the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Without congressional action, the program is set to expire at the end of the month. Watch HERE Download HERE As an avid outdoorsman myself, I know first-hand the importance of our public lands LWCF ensures that our booming outdoor economy can continue to grow. It allows hunters, anglers and others sportsmen to have access to their public land LWCF is a program that maximizes the value of public lands to the taxpayer, helps boost our outdoor economy and has strong bipartisan support I know that each of us will continue to fight for LWCF at every opportunity. I again urge my colleagues to listen to the stories you heard today, listen to your constituents, and join us in fighting to reauthorize to Save LWCF...Daines said. While public access is usually the focus Land and Water Conservation Fund efforts, today North Carolinians are coping with Hurricane Florence and her aftermath. North Carolina recently experienced a hurricane of epic proportions, with flooding reaching record levels. Although the two might seem unrelated, LWCF helps ensure our natural infrastructure is well positioned to deal with a major influx of water, minimizing its negative effects. If we strategically create green spaces in our cities and in our river basins, we can mitigate some of the very flooding folks are experiencing from Florence. The Land and Water Conservation Fund helps us do just thatBurr said. The Land and Water Conservation Fund preserves assets for future generations, not just for 5 or 10 years, but for as long as this great nation exists. It provides land like the Black Can… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-s-constituent-outreach-program-reaches-every-county-montana | Gianfortes Constituent Outreach Program Reaches Every County in Montana | 2018-09-25 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte announced that his staff has held office hours for constituents in every county in Montana. Because Montanans shouldn't have to travel to my offices when they need help, I decided to bring my staff and congressional resources directly to them, Gianforte said. Gianforte explained why he started the mobile office hours program. Susan and I launched a successful small business out of our home that was focused on customer service. I used the same approach when I launched this mobile office program to ensure Montanans are served and heard, Gianforte said. Gianforte began his mobile office hours program in February 2018. Since then, his staff has held mobile office hours in the 53 counties where he does not have a physical office. Gianforte's district offices are in Cascade, Lewis and Clark, and Yellowstone counties. We've been able to make a real difference with these mobile offices, helping Montanans who need assistance with the federal government, Gianforte said. The program is part of Gianforte's ongoing outreach efforts. Within his first two months in office Gianforte met with Montanans in all 56 counties. While continuing to meet with constituents across the state, his mobile office hours program provides an additional opportunity for Montanans to offer input or seek assistance. Meeting with Montanans face-to-face, eye-to-eye is the only way I know to do this job, Gianforte said. My door is always open, and I encourage Montanans to contact me with their thoughts or concerns, or if I can be of service. Gianforte's mobile office program will continue with upcoming stops in Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, and Wheatland counties. Residents may find more information on Gianforte's website at https://gianforte.house.gov/mobile-office-hours. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/daines-king-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-medicare-benefits | Daines, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Medicare Benefits | 2018-09-25 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.25.18 Daines, King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Medicare Benefits U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Steve Daines (Mont.) and Angus King (Maine) today introducedS. 3497, the bipartisanMedicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act,to reverse an unintendedpolicy of theAffordable Care Actthatis currently denying millions ofseniors and people with disabilitiesthe full measure of their Medicare Advantage benefits. Thisdamaging Obamacarepolicyhas left 17,000 Montanans without the Medicare benefits they deserve,Daines said.Ourbipartisan billwill ensurethat seniors and people with disabilities receive the full scope of the Medicare Advantage benefits. The Medicare Advantage program serves tens of thousands of Maine seniors, but the Quality Incentive Payment program designed to encourage top-level care and decrease costs for beneficiaries is currently not workingthe way it was designed,King said. It's important for Maine people that we solve this problem, so that our state's citizens can receive high-quality medical care with reduced premiums. Daines and King also introduced S. 3496, the Improving Seniors Access to Quality Benefits Act, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impacts of the benchmark cap on Medicare Advantage coverage. The bill has received significant support including: Matthew Eyles, President and CEO, America's Health Insurance Plans: On behalf of AHIP, I am writing to express support for your bipartisan legislation Your bill, by removing the benchmark cap, would help preserve the innovative programs and strategies through which Medicare Advantage plans are working to provide value to more than 20 million seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on this coverage to meet their health care needs. Read full letter of support HERE. Todd Lovshin, Vice President and Montana Regional Director, PacificSource: We are supportive of Medicare Advantage plans and recognize that those plans are held to a high-performance standard that requires signific… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gianforte.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gianforte-praises-move-protect-paradise-valley | Gianforte Praises Move to Protect Paradise Valley | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Greg Gianforte | G000584 | gianforte.house.gov | legacy | Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement today after the U.S. Forest Service recommended that approximately 30,000 acres in Paradise Valley be protected with a long-term withdrawal of mineral rights: I welcome the Forest Service's recommendation, which is a promising step in the right direction for the communities at the gateway to Yellowstone. I'll continue working to deliver a permanent legislative solution that protects Paradise Valley for generations to come. Background: On September 17, 2018, Gianforte sent a letter (HERE) to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urging the secretary to work with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to advance a long-term withdrawal while legislation to permanently withdraw this area proceeds through Congress. On June 21, 2018, the House Natural Resource Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources conducted a hearing on Gianforte's Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. On March 8, 2018, Gianforte sent a letter (HERE) to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee requesting they include his Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act in a larger appropriations bill. On December 14, 2017, Gianforte introduced the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, H.R. 4644, to withdraw mineral rights and ban mining operations on 30,000 acres of public land in an area north of Yellowstone National Park. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-daines-bill-to-increase-campaign-transparency-signed-into-law_- | Daines Bill to Increase Campaign Transparency Signed into Law | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.21.18 Daines' Bill to Increase Campaign Transparency Signed into Law U.S. SENATE Today, President Trump signed U.S. Senator Steve Daines' bill requiring U.S. Senate candidates to file campaign reports electronically into law. Daines, who chairs the Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Appropriations, fought to include the provision, which increases campaign transparency for U.S. Senate candidates, in the bill. The new requirement will take effect immediately. I'm very pleased to see one of the most important campaign finance reforms in recent history be signed into law, Daines said. Campaigns should be as transparent as possible and this bill mandates that U.S. Senate candidates file their campaign finance reports electronically so the information is easily accessible to the American people. As Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Appropriations, I fought hard to include this provision in the final appropriations bill, and I'm glad to know it will go into effect immediately. Download audio HERE. Background: Today, U.S. Senate candidates are currently the only federal candidates that do not use an electronic filing system. The new E-file provision requires candidates for the U.S. Senate to electronically file directly with the Federal Election Commission, instead of the current paper-based practice. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.daines.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-forest-service-responds-to-daines-demand-for-paradise-valley-mineral-withdrawal | Forest Service Responds to Daines Demand for Paradise Valley Mineral Withdrawal | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | MT | Steve Daines | D000618 | www.daines.senate.gov | legacy | 09.21.18 Forest Service Responds to Daines' Demand for Paradise Valley Mineral Withdrawal U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines today praised the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for recommending the withdrawal of approximately 30,000 acres of the Custer Gallatin National Forest from mineral entry in the Paradise Valley and Gardner Basins. Daines has urged the withdrawal given the strong local support. The Paradise Valley and Gardner Basin are truly special places that deserve protection,Daines said.After an extensive process and public input, I'm glad to see that the Forest Service listened to the voices of the residents and is recommending this withdrawal. Download audio HERE. "I've always said there are places where it is appropriate to mine and places where it isn't. The Paradise Valley is one of those unique places. I've long fought for the protection of the valley since I was in Congress, and now the Department is looking at finalizing the withdrawal in the coming weeks. I thank the Forest Service for their consultation on this matter,"Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said. The Custer Gallatin National Forest has completed its Environmental Assessment of possible mining in the Emigrant Gulch and Crevice Peak areas and is recommending that the Secretary of Interior withdraw approximately 30,000 acres of USFS land from mining consideration. Background: Today, the USFS sent a recommendation to the Department of the Interior (DOI) to withdraw approximately 30,000 acres of minerals in Emigrant Peak for 20 years. DOI has until November 22 to approve or deny the Forest Service's recommendation. They can formally make their decision at any time. Currently, there is a bill moving through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that would permanently withdraw the same acres. Daines is committed to passing the bill out of Committee at the next Committee meeting. Daines' Work to Secure Mineral Withdrawal: On March 29, 2018, Daines supported the Forest Service draft Environmental Assessment to re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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