Alice Wood, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Urges Colleagues to Support Katie Lane’s Nomination to be Montana’s Federal Judge

June 5, 2026

“She will bring honor, decency, and integrity to the bench” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he urged his colleagues to vote in favor of Katie Lane’s confirmation to serve as the next judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Watch Daines’ speech HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. President, Today, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of confirming Katie Lane to serve as the next Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Katie attended kindergarten

Daines Sends Letter to DOL Urging Support for American Workers and Retirees

June 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Sonderling expressing support for DOL’s proposed rule to implement President Trump’s Executive Order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for Main Street America and retirees with a 401(k) defined-contribution plan. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Curtis (R-Utah), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Jon Husted (R-Ohio), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Cynthia Lummis

Daines and Bessent in Senate Finance Committee: Working Families Tax Cuts Bringing Economic Growth, Jobs for American Workers and Families

June 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a Senate Finance Committee hearing where he discussed benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts and his digital asset tax framework. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the conservation easement settlement: Daines: Secretary Bessent, it’s good to have you here this morning… I want to start by emphasizing how pleased I was when I saw the IRS’s settlement offer for taxpayers involved with conservation easement tax disputes. For years, I’ve been sounding the alarm here on Capitol Hill on the abusive syndicated conservation easements that falsely

Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia

June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) framework agreement and removing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Daines: One of the underreported successes for your diplomacy in this administration is what’s happened to the peace agreement, a landmark agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. I know, Mr. Secretary, you just were in the region most recently. A major step forward for

Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won’t Win a Stare-Down With President Trump

June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership: Well, first of all, one of the best decisions President Trump made was to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. I think he’s one of the best secretaries we’ve had in our nation’s history. And Marco Rubio is not afraid to wade in to solve some of the toughest problems the world faces. And certainly, what’s happening right now in Iran is one of those. President

Daines, Markey Resolution Honoring May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month Passes Senate

May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced that their resolution to designate May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month passed the U.S. Senate last night with unanimous consent. “I’m pleased to work with Senator Markey for the ninth year in a row to designate May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. This issue touches many Montanans and their families, and we must continue to raise awareness and advance brain tumor research and treatment,” said Daines. “I am proud to join Senator Daines to once again designate May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Too many families

Daines in Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Finish Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Assistant Secretary William Kirkland from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs about the importance of water infrastructure in Montana’s tribal communities. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on settling water rights litigation for tribal communities: Daines: Assistant Secretary Kirkland, thanks for your testimony earlier. Going back to your confirmation hearing, we discussed Montana’s final Indian water settlement, the Northern Montana Water Security Act. You mentioned, in fact, memories of hauling water across the Navajo Nation with your grandmother. You understand the challenges and the necessity of securing water rights and access in

Daines Bill to Codify First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Initiative to Help Foster Youth Build Successful Careers Passes U.S. House

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that his bill, the “Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act,” passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Huge news- my bill to expand workforce training and career opportunities for America’s foster youth passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday! One of the greatest gifts that we can give our children is the opportunity to succeed, and this bill will help set our foster youth up for success by increasing access to education and workforce training needed to build a career. Next step: the Senate,” said Daines. Background: Daines introduced

Daines Urges Enhanced Defense Cooperation with International Allies in Senate Foreign Relations Committee

May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Michael Kavoukjian, nominee to be Ambassador to Norway, and Eric Wendt, nominee to be Ambassador to Albania, in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Kavoukjian discussed Norway’s posturing toward Russia: Daines: I am struck by how highly qualified this panel is today. Thank you for stepping back into the arena to serve our country in these very important capacities. I want to start with my Norwegian ski jumper, Mr. Kavoukjian. We share Norwegian heritage thanks to our mothers. Your mother, as well as my mother,

Daines Reacts to Trump’s Historic China Visit: A Great Moment for America

May 15, 2026

Joins Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV to react to President Trump’s historic trip to China as well as latest updates in Iran. Read highlights below. Daines on Fox and Friends I could not be prouder of President Trump. And what I just heard, I’m watching this live feed that you’re watching as well. I never thought I’d live to see the day when President Xi Jinping said, Make America Great Again. This is a great moment. I was just in that great hall literally a week

Author: Alice Wood