Steve Daines

Daines in Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Confirm Chris Anderson as U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where urged his colleagues to swiftly confirm Christopher Anderson, President Trump’s nominee…

Text of Senate Amendment 6701 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4140-S4142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 6702 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6702. Mr.…

Daines Emphasizes Need for Crypto Tax Framework in Senate Finance Committee hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Francis Brooke, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, and Sriprakash Kothari, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in a Senate…

Daines, Hassan, Goodlander, Miller Introduce Bill to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower Standardizes Review Procedures for Hydropower Licenses WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), as well as Representatives Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.-2) and Carol Miller…

ICYMI: The Times of Central Asia: Daines’ Tour Signals an Emerging U.S. Caspian Corridor Strategy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines traveled to Central Asia last week- read reporting by the Times of Central Asia below. Daines’s Tour Signals an Emerging U.S. Caspian Corridor Strategy The…

Daines Lauds $3 Million DOT Grant to Repair the Glacier Creek Bridge Daines Sent Letter of Support for Grant in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation on the “Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage…

ICYMI: Daines to NDTV: ‘If Countries Were Stocks, I’d Be Buying India’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with NDTV last evening at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) where he received the USISPF Public Service Award. Read the full article here. If Countries Were…

Daines, Sheehy Resolution Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn Passes U.S. Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy announced that their resolution in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn near Crow Agency, Montana,…

Daines, Peters Introduce Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month.” “Montana’s great outdoors have something…

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana Natives and U.S. Veterans Francies Poulos and Michelle Johnson as Montanans of the Month for their extraordinary service contributions to Montana. Through his…

Daines Commemorates 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade’s Historic Overturn “We must strongly recommit to defending truth: every life has inherent dignity and deserves protection” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a resolution commemorating the fourth anniversary of the…

Daines on Senate Floor: There Is Dignity and Value in Every Single Life WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he commemorated the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and…

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 205 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3046-S3047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3055-S3056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE…

TRIBUTE TO FRANCIES POULOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

Daines in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing: Pass the America the Beautiful Act and Delist the Grizzly Bear WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Kevin Lilly, President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, in a Senate Energy and…

TRIBUTE TO WALTER BREUNING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2985] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…

Text of Senate Amendment 5873 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5873. Mr.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5869 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2963] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5869. Mr.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5870 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2963-S2964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 5871 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5871. Mr.…

Text of Senate Amendment 5872 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5872. Mr.…

Daines, King “America the Beautiful Act” Passes Senate Energy Committee with Historic Bipartisan Support, Heads to Senate Floor WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that their bill, the “America the Beautiful Act,” has passed out of the…

Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center’s Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you…

Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers’ Privacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced a bill to protect the privacy of American taxpayers’ information. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of…

Daines Urges Colleagues to Support Katie Lane’s Nomination to be Montana’s Federal Judge “She will bring honor, decency, and integrity to the bench” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he urged his colleagues to vote in favor of Katie…

Daines Sends Letter to DOL Urging Support for American Workers and Retirees WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Sonderling expressing support for DOL’s proposed rule to implement President Trump’s Executive Order that unlocks…

Daines and Bessent in Senate Finance Committee: Working Families Tax Cuts Bringing Economic Growth, Jobs for American Workers and Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a Senate Finance Committee hearing where he discussed benefits…

Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he…

Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won’t Win a Stare-Down With President Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s…

Daines, Markey Resolution Honoring May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month Passes Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced that their resolution to designate May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month passed the U.S. Senate last night…

Daines Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Help Foster Youth Build Successful Careers Passes U.S. House WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that his bill, the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce…

Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Finish Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Assistant Secretary William Kirkland from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs about the importance of water infrastructure in Montana’s tribal…

Daines Urges Enhanced Defense Cooperation with International Allies in Senate Foreign Relations Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Michael Kavoukjian, nominee to be Ambassador to Norway, and Eric Wendt, nominee to be Ambassador to Albania, in a Senate Foreign…

TRIBUTE TO TROOPER LEWIS JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2367-S2368] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE…

Daines Reacts to Trump’s Historic China Visit: A Great Moment for America Joins Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV to react to President Trump’s historic trip to China as well as latest updates in Iran.…

Daines Introduces Resolution Supporting Law Enforcement During National Police Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in introducing a resolution to honor the service and dedication of America’s law enforcement officers and personnel during…

Daines Previews President Trump’s Historic China Visit on CNBC WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss President Trump’s historic visit to China. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on his trip to China last week: I arrived back to the United States…

Daines and Forest Service Chief Schultz in Senate Energy Committee: Fix Harmful Cottonwood Decision, Pass the America the Beautiful Act Also Discusses Fix Our Forests Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with the United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz in a Senate…

Daines, Sheehy, Downing Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, which…

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: World War II Veteran Donald Wayne Engel U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized World War II Veteran Donald Wayne Engel as Montanan of the Month for his service in the United States Army. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month…

Daines, Fetterman, Newhouse Bill Increasing Made-In-America Hydropower Signed Into Law by President Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) today announced that their “Build More Hydro” bill has been signed into law by President Trump. The bill,…

Readout of Daines’ Congressional Delegation Trip to China U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) today conducted three official meetings in Beijing with Premier of China Li Qiang, Chairman of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji, and…

Daines Leads Delegation of U.S. Senators to China Trip will focus on Chinese Technology and Domestic Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced today he is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation of five senators on a…

Daines Chairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Discusses Revitalizing American Diplomacy & Furthering National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. He spoke with Darrell Owens, nominee to be U.S. Representative to the…

Daines, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Raising Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) today introduced a resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered…

Daines and Secretary Burgum in Senate Energy Committee: Pass the America the Beautiful Act, Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee…

TRIBUTE TO DONALD WAYNE ENGEL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2076-S2077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE…

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Send Letter to Bureau of Reclamation Requesting Funds to Repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of…