Fighting to Support Rural and Local Communities During the Coronavirus Pandemic

What's New:

Last week, I announced that I would be introducing a bill requiring 45% of coronavirus relief funds directed to the State of Montana be distributed to local governments including counties, cities and towns.

For more information on the bill, click HERE.

Why It Matters: 

This bill is about supporting local communities and ensuring they get the relief they need as they work to fight the coronavirus pandemic. With public health and emergency services supported by local governments, it’s important that they have the resources needed to continue to combat the coronavirus.

Localities have been bearing the burden of health and enforcement related expenses during the pandemic. This includes costs related to supporting local health care professionals, first responders and law enforcement responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

What's Next: 

I will continue working to ensure the needs of all Montanans are met during this crisis.

For more information and resources on the Coronavirus pandemic, click HERE.

Best Wishes, 

Steve Daines
United States Senate