Steve Daines

There is more than a decade of obstructionist litigation that has slowed forest management projects.

We cannot work alone in our efforts to diminish the impact of disasters. Effective dialogue between all levels of government certainly is needed.

I think we both agree that the world we live in, and threats we face, and the technologies we use to protect ourselves have evolved since the act actually was first passed back in 2002.

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Wyden, combating chronic litigation does not erode public input, it safeguards it.

It is time for Congress, in my opinion, to give the Forest Service this tool.

Litigation can take years to resolve which hurts forest health, is expensive, and it makes it very hard for Montana's wood product industry to make business decisions.

Thank you for having this hearing on this important topic.

This is a breath of fresh air in the midst of a lot of smoky air that we see across Montana.

The importance of securing our Southern Border is critically important for the issue of drugs.

Mr. Gaynor, should the request be granted, will you commit to ensuring swift deployment of FEMA resources so these communities in Montana can rebuild and restore their way of life?

this week I have the honor of recognizing Charles Dowd of Deer Lodge County, MT for his honorable service in uniform at a pivotal time in our Nation's history and as a leader in his community. In January of 1941, at the age of 17, Charles…

we want to make sure we protect and that we save Medicaid and Medicare, and by doing so, by eliminating the waste, fraud, and abuse or minimizing it, that is the best way to ensure those who need it the most will continue to see those…

I hope we can learn from places like Australia, like Taiwan, like Germany that move too fast in one direction and kind of lost sight of having a diversified energy portfolio.

I do hope the Democrats and Republicans can make some breakthroughs here. This is a chance for bipartisan ship.

I come to the floor to discuss one of the most significant responsibilities I have as a U.S. Senator; that is, providing advice and consent to the President's nominee to the Supreme Court. I just had the privilege of hearing from my…

For those who are skeptics about what happens when we mine coal in Montana, I would invite you to come out sometime and see what reclamation looks like.

As a member of the Crow Tribe, Mr. Stewart has firsthand experience in how Section 401 of the Clean Water Act has been abused and has hurt our communities throughout Montana.

Daines Defends Montana's Right to Export Coal to Asia

The bill substantially robs States of the rights they exercise under the Clean Water Act and abandons the cooperative federalism approach that has been a centerpiece of Federal environmental law.

The Water Quality Certification Improvement Act simply clarifies that Section 401 certification should be based on clean water standards.

It's very important that it should also recognize her contributions to the civil rights movement.

This legislation would establish Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument as a unit of the National Park System.

It is also my belief that obtaining local support is vital prior to designating a national monument or enacting a new land use decision.

I urge the Committee to pass this critical bipartisan measure.

Our Blue Water Navy veterans have waited far too long for the healthcare and benefits owed to them.