Senator Steve Daines

Daines Launches Bipartisan, Bicameral Senate Wildfire Caucus

April 13, 2023

U.S. SENATE—U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the creation of the bipartisan, bicameral Senate Wildfire Caucus to focus on common sense forest management reform, wildland firefighter assistance, wildfire recovery efforts, and community hardening. Daines joined Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) andJoe Neguse (D-CO) in launching the caucus. The caucus will also elevate awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management, mitigation, preparedness and recovery. “Montanans are sick and tired of breathing in smoke. As Montana continues to face devastating wildfires season after season, we must work together to find common sense solutions that will protect our communities, first responders, forests and wildlife. If we don’t manage our forests, they’ll manage us—it’s

Daines, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Raising Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

April 30, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

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 Honors Montanans of the Month: Steve and Gayle Mason

April 24, 2026

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 Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling his office at 202-224-2651 or filling out the submission form on his website HERE. The following is the tribute Daines submitted to the Congressional Record

Daines Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy to Reinstate Safeguards on Abortion Pill

April 22, 2026

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

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Washington Times: The Future of Made-in-America Energy

April 22, 2026

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 Washington Times April 21, 2026 Our nation’s energy sector supports more than 8.5 million jobs, contributes trillions to the U.S. economy and provides critical support to our nation’s national security. However, with the need for U.S. energy expected to grow nearly 50% in the next 25 years, it is crucial we do everything we can to meet this rise in demand and bolster Made-in-America energy. That is why I am

Daines’ “Build More Hydro” Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives, Heads to President’s Desk

April 21, 2026

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 the President’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. The “Build More Hydro” bill 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. “The Build More Hydro bill will help revive critical hydro projects across the nation and increase our domestic energy production, and I’m thrilled

Daines, Hassan Introduce Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Foster Care Initiative, Expand Education and Employment Opportunities for Foster Youth

April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” bipartisan legislation to expand education and workforce pathways for youth transitioning out of the foster system, especially in rural communities. The bill builds on First Lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative and would codify key priorities outlined in the President’s Executive Order by increasing flexibility in Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs) and supporting career-focused education and training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs. Representatives Max Miller (OH-07), Dwight Evans (PA-3), Judy Chu (CA-28) and Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) have introduced companion bills in

Daines, Sheehy, Downing Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office

April 17, 2026

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 the closure of the Baker Post Office, urging the agency to reopen and improve service for constituents. “Nearly a year later, Baker residents are still relying on temporary outdoor distribution units to access their mail. While we appreciate USPS’s efforts to establish interim services in Baker, the current arrangement is not a sustainable solution and falls short of the needs of Montanans, especially as we approach the summer heat and look ahead