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 will help provide clean and reliable water to eastern Montana. Representative Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Montanans shouldn’t have to use dirty water for drinking, eating, cleaning, or other basic necessities. The Dry-Redwater rural water system is a critical project that must be completed as soon as possible, and I’ll work with Senator Sheehy and our colleagues to get this bill across the finish line,” said Daines. “The construction of
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, S.1020, allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve six-year extensions for hydropower projects licensed before 2020. Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Today is a great day for Montana and the nation. America must meet the rise in energy demand, and the Build More Hydro bill will revive critical hydro projects and increase our domestic energy production. Thank you Senator Fetterman and
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 Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The bipartisan delegation discussed the importance of direct and open communication between the leadership of the two countries as well as issues of international and local importance. Topics of discussion included cooperation to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and supply chain
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 visit to China this week. The delegation will visit various tech businesses in Shanghai and Beijing and meet with Chinese officials. “In order to effectively compete with China, we need to understand China’s innovation ecosystem, which is why I am glad to be here with my colleagues. With the United States and China making up 40 percent of the total world economy, engaging 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 Indigenous Women and Girls. “On this year’s National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, we remember with a heavy heart all those who have been victims of this crisis. In particular we remember Montanan Hanna Harris, who would be turning 34 years old on May 5th this year. No family should have to endure what Hanna’s family went through, and it’s critical we keep tribal safety at the forefront
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 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Representative George Holding, nominee to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He also spoke with William Trachman, nominee to be Ambassador to Tanzania, and Juan Rodriguez, nominee to be Ambassador to Guatemala. Watch Daines’ opening remarks HERE and the full hearing HERE. Daines’ opening remarks: I want to thank our nominees today for joining us and for your willingness to serve
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 hearing. They discussed the importance of passing Daines’ bill, the America the Beautiful Act, as well as completing critical water projects in Montana. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on his “America the Beautiful Act” and reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund: Daines: Secretary Burgum, good to have you back up on the Hill. I want to talk about our national parks. And Angus King and I are the co-chairs of the National Parks Subcommittee. We don’t even actually call ourselves the ranking member or the
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 Reclamation requesting funding to repair the St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal. “We write to urge full and fair consideration of the St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal of the Milk River Project (Project) in northwestern Montana to be an authorized recipient of funding as appropriated in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, titled under “Water Conveyance and Surface Water Storage Enhancement.” When the Canal was originally constructed in 1915, it had
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 and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on funding the Rural Health Transformation Program: Daines:Since you were first nominated in this role, it’s been your goal to make HHS the gold standard of science. I appreciate your sincere commitment to that goal and the role you’re playing in restoring America’s leadership in scientific rigor, transparency, and public health. Before I get into a