Press Releases

Daines Emphasizes Need for Tax Permanency for Hardworking Americans

“The key to fiscal sanity is not just making tax cuts permanent but doing so in a fiscally responsible way” U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender in the Senate Finance Committee about the importance of establishing permanent tax cuts for hard-working Americans and unleashing the economy. Watch their full exchange HERE. Daines asked Faulkender how permanency in the tax code will benefit American taxpayers: Daines: Mr. Faulkner, good to have you here this morning. Congratulations on your nomination and your willingness to serve our great country. I really appreciate our

Daines Leads Colleagues in Urging Trump DOJ to Overturn Biden’s Anti-2A Policies

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a letter with 15 of his Republican colleagues to Attorney General Pam Bondi at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) urging the reversal of Biden-era policies that allow the federal government to award groups that discriminate against the firearm and ammunition industry.  “Unfortunately, past administrations, including the Biden administration, have sought to advance policies across multiple executive branch agencies and departments intended to undermine the Second Amendment. This includes the ongoing, intentional discrimination against the firearm and ammunition industry among private entities operating in various sectors, including financial services, insurance, shipping and others.

Daines on Newsmax: Trump Supports Made-In-America Energy, Made-In-America Minerals

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s National Report, where he applauded President Trump’s commitment to support Made-In-America energy and explained the importance of his bipartisan bill to ban the import of critical minerals from Russia.  Watch the full interview HERE. Daines explained how his bill will bolster American mining: Here’s the situation. There are very few places in the world you can mine palladium and platinum. It’s a critical material that goes into catalytic converters for the automobile industry and keeps our environment cleaner. And the issue is, the Russians are dumping their palladium at way below market prices, forcing mining

Daines on Fox Business: “Every Hour Is a New Day in Trump World”

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ The Bottom Line where he reacted to President Trump’s Address to Congress last night and highlighted the return of American optimism under his leadership. He also applauded President Trump’s historic actions to secure the border, increase American investments and solidify America’s position as a leader on the world stage. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines reacted to President Trump’s State of the Union Address last night: Well, it’s just remarkable how fast this administration is moving. It feels like every hour here is a new day in the Trump world, with how quickly they’re getting results-

Two Daines Bills to Support Montana Tribal Communities Closer to Becoming Law

Bills Ensure Montana Tribes’ Water Rights U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that two of his bills to support Montana’s tribal communities have passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and are now one step closer to becoming law. The “Northern Montana Water Security Act” will complete the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Settlement, the final Indian water rights settlement in Montana, and the “Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendment Act” will provide additional support for infrastructure updates. “These bills are critical in ensuring Montana’s tribes are supported with the resources they need, and I’m glad to see them

Daines Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress

U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following President Trump’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress: “Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re ushering in a new era of American greatness. In just a few short months President Trump has done what Biden failed to do his entire term: he’s securing the border, unleashing domestic energy production, improving the lives of hardworking Americans and protecting our national security. With President Trump at the helm, America is the leader on the world stage once again. I look forward to working with the President, his cabinet, and my colleagues in our Republican-majority

Daines on Newsmax: “President Trump Has Accomplished More in the Last 42 Days Than Most Presidents Get Done in Four Years”

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s The Record with Greta Van Susteren, where he previewed President Trump’s upcoming address and highlighted Trump’s record accomplishments in his first months in office, especially with securing the border and restoring America’s place as a leader on the world stage.  Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how President Trump is cutting waste in the federal government: President Trump is doing what he says he’s going to do, and that is to shrink the size of government to start to reduce spending. And it’s important, whether you’re running a business, whether you’re running the government, you

Daines Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape, Unleash Montana Energy

Bill Would Streamline Permitting Process for Energy Development U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act” to streamline the permitting process for oil and gas development in Montana and better respect the rights of private mineral holders. “Under Joe Biden, our energy industry was crippled by bureaucratic red tape and Montanans paid the price. This bill will get our country back on track towards global energy dominance and help unleash Montana’s wealth of natural resources. I’ll always fight to support Montana’s energy production and jobs,” said Daines. Read the bill text HERE. Background: The “BLM

Daines, Peters, Sheehy, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Ban Import of Critical Minerals from Russia

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan bill to protect American mining jobs by banning the import of critical minerals from Russia, including platinum, palladium and copper. “There is no reason the United States should run to Russia for critical minerals that can be found right here at home, including in Montana. Under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, American mines were under attack and Montana workers paid the price. We’re turning a new leaf with President Trump and this bill will put American mines and American jobs first,” said Daines. “We cannot