Steve Daines

some in my home State of Montana like to say we have two seasons: winter and construction season. In fact, I grew up in the construction business. You learn in Montana there is a famous line when you are paving and putting in…

I want to bring attention to the serious wildfires going on in Montana as I speak. There are currently two large active fires burning in Montana, including 4,000 acres called the Reynolds Creek fire right in Glacier National Park, as well…

I ask unanimous consent that following my very brief remarks Senator Sullivan be allowed to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Montana Wildfires

I have heard from back home there has been some frustration with the lack of response from PHMSA as the state is asking for some greater transparency.

However, PHMSA's rulemaking has been quite opaque. So we are seeing transparency when there is an accident, but it has been a bit opaque in the upstream process which probably could be key to prevention.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Perdue). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I am disappointed at the length of time it took for the President to send us a nominee for PHMSA, but he has finally sent us one.

It is imperative to Montana that we continue to move these commodities in a safe and efficient manner.

I look forward to working to find that right balance between protecting national security and transparency, particularly for river crossings with pipelines, and working with our State officials back home.

the headlines in the past few months have been enough to paint a startling picture of how our Nation is handling technology and security these days. Before I came to Congress, I spent 12 years working in the technology sector, but it…

I rise today to introduce the Regulatory Impact Scale on the Economy Small Business Act, also known as the RISE Act. One of Congress's most fundamental responsibilities is to provide oversight to its vast regulatory structure, particularly…

Very recently, Montana has experienced the consequences of rail car derailments and pipeline failures.

In your distinguished 15-year career leading the organization, how long ago was it when you first started sensing perhaps something is wrong?

Hopefully, we will continue to invest in our women's soccer program, as you already have.

But regarding the discomfort that you felt at times, if I can just step back, because perhaps there was a line crossed.

It seems that the tribal authorities may know the particular young person, their background, their family situation because they are members of the same community and might provide a support system that is not going to exist if they get…

Thank you, Senator Blumenthal.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

as we speak, negotiations are ongoing between Iran and the P5+1 countries regarding one of the greatest threats to global security today; that is, a potentially nuclear- capable Iran. If both sides reach a final negotiated agreement, this…

I ask to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendment No. 2110. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is set aside. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Montana…

the academic partnerships lead us to success amendment--also called A-PLUS--gives States greater flexibility in allocating Federal education funding and ensuring academic achievement. Here is what it does. States would be allowed to obtain…

as a fifth-generation Montanan, a product of Montana public schools, a husband of an elementary school teacher, and the father of four children, including one of them who has a degree in elementary education, I understand how important a…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the…

I thank the Senator from Utah for his remarks and his insights to empower schools, parents, and States to have more control over their children's future through education. This measure will help expand local control of our schools. It will…

I rise to speak about my amendment No. 2110. As a fifth-generation Montanan and a product of Montana public schools and because my wife is an elementary school teacher and I am the father of four children, and one of my children has a…