Alice Wood, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Introduces Groundbreaking Crypto Legislation to Protect American Taxpayers

October 22, 2026

“ADAPT Act” Updates Tax Code, Closes Loopholes, Protects American Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the “Aligning Digital Assets with Principles of Taxation (ADAPT) Act,” comprehensive legislation to modernize the federal tax treatment of digital assets and establish clearer, more administrable rules for taxpayers, businesses and the Internal Revenue Service. The bill provides tailored rules where blockchain technology presents genuinely different tax issues, applies familiar tax principles where digital assets function like traditional financial assets, and puts safeguards in place to protect the tax base. By providing taxpayers with tax certainty and clear rules of the road, the bill

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: Burl Bowler and the Daniels County Leader Staff

October 20, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Burl Bowler and the staff of the Daniels County Leader as Montanans of the Month for their outstanding work as newspapermen for the Daniels County newspaper. 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 Urges ITC to Level the Playing Field, Defend American Sheep Producers

October 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) today led a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission Chairman urging strong support for U.S. sheep producers and relief from damages resulting from sheep imports to ensure U.S. producers are able to compete on a level playing field. “As Members of Congress who proudly represent growers and processors in the American sheep industry, we write regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (Commission) global safeguard investigation of lamb meat imports pursuant to Sections 201-204 of the Trade Act of 1974. During this investigation, we urge the Commission to carefully consider the data and testimony before it regarding the significant

Daines Bill to Support Floodplain Ecosystem Restoration Passes U.S. Senate, One Step Closer to Becoming Law

October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the “Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act,” passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill creates a new expedited pathway for ecosystem restoration projects that meet low-risk criteria, streamlining approval for important restoration work while still upholding flood safety standards. “This is huge news for Montana. Critical ecosystem restoration projects across our state have been abandoned due to FEMA’s onerous and costly ‘No Rise’ rule. This commonsense, bipartisan bill will reduce unnecessary burdens on important conservation and restoration work, while continuing to keep our

Daines Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment: “Every Life, Born and Unborn, is Valued”

September 30, 2026

Sponsors Resolution Commemorating Hyde Amendment’s Legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Americans United for Life at their September 30th rally celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. Originally enacted in 1976, this amendment has saved the lives of millions of unborn children and protected taxpayers from violating their conscience by funding elective abortions. Daines today also joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing a resolution to recognize the Hyde Amendment’s legacy over the past 50 years. Read the resolution HERE. Watch Daines’ full remarks at the Americans United for Life rally HERE: Read Daines’ remarks as prepared

Daines Urges Support for Israel on Senate Floor: “Democrats are Distorting Reality for Political Gain”

September 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to an anti-Israel resolution proposed by Senate Democrats. Watch his full remarks HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, with this misguided resolution, the Democrats are trying to distort reality for political gain. Make no mistake, the sole objective here is not justice or accountability for Americans; it is to cut off security aid to our ally Israel in its time of need. Of course, any loss, all loss, of American life is a tragedy. Ambassador Huckabee has called for an investigation into these deaths,

Daines, Peters Resolution Commemorating 35 Years of Independence for Central Asian Nations passes U.S. Senate

September 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), cofounders of the Senate Central Asia Caucus, announced that their resolution commemorating 35 years of independence for the five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) passed the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support. Senators Curtis (R-Utah) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) joined Daines and Peters in introducing the resolution. “In the 35 years since Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, we’ve made substantial progress in deepening our relationships and working towards our mutual goals, including increased trade and national security. I am thrilled

Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Signed by President Trump, Officially Law

September 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Troy Downing announced that their bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act was signed by President Trump and is officially law. “This is a major win for the Treasure State. Montanans should never have to worry about whether or not their water is safe to drink. Now that President Trump has signed our bill into law, we’ll be able to continue critical construction on water infrastructure on the Fort Peck reservation and throughout the northeast region. I’m grateful for everyone who helped get this bill across the finish line

Daines’ Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Crow Tribe Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President’s Desk

September 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act, passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed in the law. The bill passed the U.S. House last week, led by Representative Troy Downing. “This bill is a necessity for the Crow Tribe and surrounding communities and will ensure the tribe has the resources they need to deliver safe, reliable access to clean water to the reservation and complete a hydropower project to bring new baseload generation to the region. I’m grateful for Representative Downing’s work

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Washington Times: Montana energy is back and better than ever

September 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an op-ed for the Washington Times reflecting on Montana’s energy wins during his time in the U.S. Senate. Read it below. Montana energy is back and better than ever Senator Steve Daines Washington Times September 24, 2026 Montana is famous for world-class fly fishing, and some of America’s greatest national parks. But Montana is also rich in natural resources. Our energy sector provides thousands of jobs and contributes millions to our economy, which is why bolstering Made-In-Montana energy has been a priority of mine. As I reflect on my tenure in the Senate, I

Author: Alice Wood