Steve Daines

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Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State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

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…

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, 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,…

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…

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, 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 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 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…

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…

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…

TRIBUTE TO STEVE AND GAYLE MASON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Steve and Gayle Mason U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Steve and Gayle Mason as Montanans of the Month for their selfless work and contributions to the veteran community in Montana. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month…

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Washington Times: The Future of Made-in-America Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an opinion piece for the Washington Times on the future of Made-In-America energy. Read it below. The Future of Made-In-America Energy Senator Steve Daines…

Daines Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Reinstate Safeguards on Abortion Pill WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Finance Committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They discussed regulations surrounding the abortion pill…

TRIBUTE TO NORMA ASHBY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO NORMA…

Daines’ “Build More Hydro” Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives, Heads to President’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill to support American hydropower and increase domestic energy production passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to…

Daines, Hassan Introduce Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Foster Care Initiative, Expand Education and Employment Opportunities for Foster Youth WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce…

Daines, Sheehy, Downing Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), along with Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) expressing concerns with…

Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war and energy prices. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the success…

In the News: Daily Signal Exclusive: Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady’s Foster Care Initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines will introduce a bill today to codify First Lady Melania Trump’s foster care initiatives. Read more in the Daily Signal below. Daines…

Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Support of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Market Access for American Producers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) led a letter…

Daines in Senate Finance Committee: The Working Families Tax Cuts are Putting More Money in Americans’ Pockets WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with CEO of the Internal Revenue Service Frank Bisignano in a Senate Finance Committee hearing about how the Working Families Tax…

Daines on CNBC’s Squawk Box: Millions of Americans are Benefitting on Tax Day from the Working Families Tax Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cut is making life more affordable for Americans, as well as the…

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: 2026 Winter Paralympians Katie Verderber, Jack Berry, and Michael Kneeland U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Katie Verderber, Jack Berry, and Michael Kneeland as Montanans of the Month for representing the Treasure State in the 2026 Milan…

TRIBUTE TO FRED WACKER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…

TRIBUTE TO TEAM USA'S KATIE VERDERBER, JACK BERRY, AND MICHAEL KNEELAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1665-S1666] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Daines Urges Colleagues to Confirm Katie Lane as Next Federal Judge for the District of Montana in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing urging his colleagues to support Katie Lane’s nomination to serve as…

Daines on Fox News: Stop the Nonsense, End the DHS Shutdown “Our Airports Look Like Walmart on Black Friday” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Martha McCallum on Fox News to discuss his meeting at the White House to end the DHS shutdown. Watch the full interview HERE.…

Daines in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: We Need to Build Nuclear Energy in Montana WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Theodore Garrish, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy and Dr. John Wagner, Director at the Idaho National…

Daines on Fox Business: “We Should Not Allow Democrats to Use a Shutdown to Put Pain on the American People” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Senator Markwayne Mullin’s hearing to be DHS Secretary and the effects of the DHS…

Daines, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Protect Water Access, Reauthorize CWMP WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) today introduced the “Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act.” The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed…

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1066-S1088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Daines Urges Colleagues to Support His Bills Protecting Montana’s Water Security and Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing and urged his colleagues to support four of his bills: the “Lower Yellowstone River…

Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Complete the Fort Belknap Water Settlement, Support Montana’s Hi-Line WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with the Department of the Interior Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Cameron in a Senate Indian Affairs Committee…

Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Complete the Fort Belknap Water Settlement, Support Montana’s Hi-Line WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with the Department of the Interior Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Cameron in a Senate Indian Affairs Committee…

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Send Letter Urging FAA to Include Bozeman Airport in New Pilot Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-01), today sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to express support for the…

Text of Senate Amendment 4394 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S939-S941] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4394. Mr.…