Steve Daines

Access to capital is essential for economic development in Indian Country.

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act, I believe, is an important law to facilitate access to housing for Native American communities.

I met with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe yesterday in my office and heard about how important access to home mortgages is and how difficult it is.

I think we have a committee here that can act on this and let's get this problem fixed.

We have courts on reservations in Montana that need to have the right foreclosure process.

So often here in Washington, we circle around the airport as we decide what needs to be done.

Home ownership is about shelter and about human dignity.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Prior to coming up here and starting this new day job, I spent 28 years in the private sector.

I am just always a little skeptical of this town where they just want to create some activity.

I think it probably is some value add.

the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been instrumental in increasing access to our public lands, growing opportunities for outdoor recreation, and protecting wildlife. And there is great potential for the program to be used to increase…

at the end of the day on balance free trade wins.

Here we sit today as we've shifted from what used to be a scarcity mentality, certainly, on oil and natural gas. Now we're in an abundance mentality.

my amendment simply expresses the sense of Congress that all future national monument designations should be subject to consultation with local governments and the approval of the Governor and legislature of the States in which such…

I challenge you to prioritize Native youth this Congress.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Murkowski). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 246 to Amendment No. 2

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendment No. 246. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from…

as a fifth-generation Montanan and lifelong sportsman, I have a deep appreciation for our public lands. Hunting, fishing, and hiking on our public lands are important parts of many Montanan's way of life. These are traditions I have…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress that reauthorizing the Land and…

Agriculture is our number one industry in Montana; it's a $5 billion a year industry.

We must prioritize the health and well-being of our Native American populations.

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside to call up amendment No. 132. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress regarding the designation of…

In Montana we understand our resource use must be done responsibly. We also know that Montanans who live and use the land every day understand how to best protect these resources. Unfortunately, the current administration, as well as past…

Why does the FCC have the sense of urgency to want to put these regulations in place next month?