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Steven David Daines is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Montana, a position he has held since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Daines has focused on issues such as economic growth, job creation, and healthcare during his time in office. He has also been an advocate for Montana's natural resources and agriculture sector, emphasizing the importance of these industries to the state's economy.
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I have already made my remarks about the hypocrisy on this issue of dark money. I think it is also worth pointing out that it was a very different situation in 2016, when Merrick Garland was…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to use props during my speech. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Clean Water
Madam President, water is the most basic element of human life. In Montana, we depend on a steady supply of water to drink, to irrigate our crops, to water our livestock, and to provide energy through hydropower. Water is a precious…
Mr. President, I want to thank the Senator from Florida for yielding his time. He is not only the Senator from Florida; he is also a former Governor. Mr. President, I am here today to talk about the brave men and women of law enforcement…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I am here to speak about a very important issue facing our veterans in Montana. In Montana, we are home to one of the largest veteran per capita population in the Nation. It is an extraordinary…
Mr. President, I have 8 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…
Mr. President, today, we will make history in the Senate. Today, we will vote on one of the most important conservation bills not just in years but in decades. Today, we get one step closer to protecting our outdoor heritage for our…
It is--every State has its own philosophy and ways they are going to manage wildlife, but in Montana, in many cases, it is an over-the- counter tag. We have special draws. Antelope is still a draw. There are some places for elk and deer…
I think that is exactly right, Senator Heinrich. It is one of these unique moments tonight in the Senate where this body is coming together. Here we are--as Senator Heinrich mentioned and Senator Gardner has mentioned--we may disagree on…
Thanks, Senator Heinrich. I am going to hand this over to the Senator from Ohio, as well as our Senator from Tennessee, where it is so important to the Restore Our Parks Act. I know we have a lot to talk about in our national parks. I want…
Senator Heinrich, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been such an important tool for us to provide access to the type of situation you just described. We have about 1.5 million acres of Federal lands in Montana that are not…
Mr. President, I have@requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…
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