Press Releases

“Why Aren’t Canada, the UK and France Calling for the Release of Innocent Hostages?” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s National Report to discuss how Canada, the UK and France have recognized the Palestinian state and how this sets a dangerous precedent, one that rewards Hamas for its atrocities.  Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Canada, France, and the UK recognizing the Palestinian state: “Well, first of all, I thank God for President Trump’s moral clarity in this terrible situation. Let’s not forget, why are we here at this moment? This started on October 7th when Hamas launched the barbaric

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Jonathan Pratt, the Senior Bureau Official at the Bureau of African Affairs, and Scott Woodard, the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment in a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing. Daines expressed his sympathy for the recent loss of life at Montana’s Stillwater Mine and emphasized the need to end America’s reliance on Russia for critical minerals. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines addressed the recent loss of life at Montana’s Stillwater Mine: Daines: Before engaging on this topic, I want to take a moment to recognize a community at the Stillwater Mine in Montana. That’s a palladium and

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in support of William Mercer at his nomination hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mercer has been nominated by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. Read Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you, Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin, It is great to be here today with you all to speak in support of my friend, Mr. William Mercer and his nomination to serve as the next Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.  Bill is a lifelong

Also Discusses Critical Minerals in Kazakhstan & Countering Iran Proxy Groups in Lebanon U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Julie Stufft, nominee to be Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Michel Issa, nominee to be Ambassador to Lebanon. Daines emphasized the importance of the U.S.- Kazakhstan relationship for national security as well as the need to counter Iranian proxy groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Daines also called for a repeal of the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines explained how Kazakhstan’s minerals are beneficial to U.S. national security: Daines:  As you know, Kazakhstan is a country rich in natural resources

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.” The bill will end pay discrimination for workers with disabilities and help them transition into fully integrated, competitive employment.  “Those with disabilities contribute in valuable ways to our communities. There is dignity and hope in work, and they should never be underpaid simply because they live with a disability. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to end this discriminatory practice and ensure fair pay to Montanans with disabilities in the workforce,” said Daines. Daines joined Representatives Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) as well as

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced a bipartisan bill to encourage retirement savings and support America’s businesses. The “Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act” bolsters the growth of S corporations that are owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plans (S-ESOP) and eliminates barriers that businesses face in establishing a new S-ESOP or expanding the employee-ownership stake in an S corporation.  “ESOPs are beneficial to both employees and business owners by expanding ownership of the economy to the middle class and making it easier for folks to invest in retirement. I’m proud to lead this

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and how it will never be used for peaceful purposes. Daines also discussed trade with China and President Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Iran’s nuclear program: “Look I don’t trust this Iranian regime. I trust them about as far as I can throw them. They have no credibility. There’s no veracity to what they are saying. Why is it that we had to send B-2’s with bunker buster bombs to destroy their capabilities because they were hundreds of feet below

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News to discuss the status of peace talks between Israel and Gaza, as well as his thoughts on a potential ceasefire with Ukraine and Russia. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the strength of the Israeli military: Well, I’m more optimistic now than I was in the past, and I’ll tell you why. That’s because we’re seeing peace through strength. The remarkable strength of the Israeli military combined with the precise execution of those B-2 strikes in Iran have put Israel in a much stronger position to negotiate with Hamas. Think about