Press Releases

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today met with the Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.  Below is his statement: “As a U.S. Senator, one of my most significant responsibilities is to critically and thoughtfully evaluate the individuals charged with defending our Constitution and our nation’s laws.  It is disappointing that many of my Democrat colleagues in the Senate apparently do not feel the same and decided to oppose Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination before it was even announced.   In our meeting today, I found that Judge Kavanaugh has proven himself to be a well-qualified judge who appreciates the vital role that our

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted the importance of critical mineral mining to Montana and to our national security during an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.  WATCH HERE DOWNLOAD HERE “We talk in this committee a lot about reducing our dependence and our allies’ dependence on Russia and other countries for oil and natural gas, but I believe we are not focusing enough on our dependence on critical minerals. I gave the examples of my phone and energy storage, but this also effects our defense infrastructure. Missile defense, aircraft, communications technology and even ammunition all contain these

U.S. SENATE —U.S House of Representatives passes U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte bill on the Gibson Dam Hydro Project.  The bill will now be sent to President Donald J. Trump for signature.  “Hydropower is critical to Montana’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach and is an important source of tax revenue, jobs and national security,” said Daines. “Completion of the Gibson Dam will not only power Montana homes, but will power our economy and provide Montanans with a clean, reliable source of energy.” “The Gibson Dam will not only produce clean, reliable energy right here in Montana, it will

Calls for opening of Millennium Bulk Terminal  U.S. SENATE — Today, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged Congress to take action to stop the abuse of power by Washington State who is blocking the building of the Millennium Bulk Terminal and stopping coal from Montana’s Crow tribe from getting to market. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. “Montana is a net energy exporter – that means we need to have the ability to transmit, ship, and pipe our energy to and through other states,” said Daines. “Liberal legislatures in Washington State should

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement following President Donald Trump’s announcement of Brett M. Kavanaugh as his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Watch video HERE. Download video HERE. “As a United States Senator, confirming a Supreme Court justice is one of the most consequential votes I will take,” said Daines. “Brett Kavanaugh has an impressive background and excellent experience. I look forward to meeting with the nominee and reviewing his judicial record to ensure we are putting the most qualified justice on the highest court to defend the United States Constitution.” Daines joined President Trump

Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte announced the Forest Service’s approval of a project to help restore areas of the Kootenai National Forest that were damaged in last year’s West Fork Fire. The West Fork Fire Salvage and Restoration Project will begin implementation in August. Last fall, the West Fork Fire burned 21,800 acres seven miles northwest of Libby. Approximately 42 percent of trees in the most severely burned areas – over 9,000 acres – are dead or expected to die.  “Last year’s wildfires devastated our forests and harmed communities,” said Daines. “This critical project will restore areas on

U.S. SENATE – The U.S. Senate passed U.S. Sens. Steve Daines’ and Jon Tester’s bill to ensure the completion of the Gibson Dam Hydro Project near Augusta. The bill will provide for the six-year extension of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the dam.  “Hydropower is critical to Montana’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach and is an important source of tax revenue and jobs,” said Daines. “Completion of the Gibson Dam will not only power Montana homes, but will power our economy and provide Montanans with a clean, reliable source of energy.” “The Gibson Dam produces made-in-Montana renewable energy that powers our

Defense Appropriations Act will fund critical missions performed by Montana service members, utilize Montana innovation to advance military readiness  U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today advanced the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense Appropriation Act, which provides robust funding for Montana’s military priorities and enables Montana researchers and small businesses to continue supporting U.S. military readiness. The funding measure, which was reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee by a bipartisan 30-1 vote, provides $675 billion to develop, maintain, and equip U.S. military forces throughout 2019. The bill provides support for the nation’s nuclear deterrence, National Guard readiness, academic research,