Alice Wood, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines on Fox News: “We Need to Be Gold Medalists in the AI Race”

September 15, 2026

“The complexity of AI far exceeds the capacity of the government to understand and regulate it” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News to discuss the latest on artificial intelligence policy and the race against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the AI race versus China: Well, I just returned from China a couple of weeks ago. I was in Hangzhou, the city larger than New York City. It’s the home of many of the high-tech companies that are some of the best and brightest of China, including DeepSeek, an AI company. Let’s

ICYMI: Daines Commemorates 35 Years of Uzbekistan’s Independence

August 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines commemorated the 35th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan—read his interview with the Dunyo IA HERE. Steve Daines: Uzbekistan’s commitment to free market principles and development of its natural resources will build a brighter future for both its people and the United States Dunyo IA August 29, 2026 This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the large-scale reforms of New Uzbekistan. How do you assess the outcomes of this decade of transformation and which changes in the country do you consider the most significant? “Thanks to the leadership of President Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has seen

On the Park Service’s 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week

August 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the passage of their resolution celebrating the week of August 22nd through August 30th, 2026 as “National Park Week.” “America’s national parks are true national treasures worth protecting. I’m thrilled to commemorate this week as National Park Week with Senator King. These parks are America’s crown jewels, and we will cherish them for generations to come,” said Daines. “From the rocky coasts of Acadia to the breathtaking canyons of Zion, America’s national parks hold some of our nation’s most treasured landscapes and inspire people from around the world by the majesty

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Brianna D. St. Lawrence-Brody

August 25, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Staff Sergeant Brianna D. St. Lawrence-Brody as Montanan of the Month for her commitment to serving in the armed forces and selflessly caring for Montanans. 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

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in The Washington Examiner: National parks are a gold mine. Congress has a chance to save them from crumbling.

August 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner with Marcia Argust of the Pew Charitable Trusts about his bill the “America the Beautiful Act”—read it in the Washington Examiner HERE. National parks are a gold mine. Congress has a chance to save them from crumbling. The Washington Examiner Senator Steve Daines, Marcia Argust August 13, 2026 Millions of Americans are flocking to national parks this summer, enriching their lives and fueling local economies. In 2024 alone, national parks welcomed 332 million visits, and visitor spending in nearby communities generated $56.3 billion in economic output and supported more than 340,000 jobs nationwide.

Daines, Clyde Lead Letter Urging DOJ to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Apply Ruling Nationwide

August 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) today sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that struck down the National Firearm Act’s (NFA) registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and short-barreled rifles (SBRs). The letter urges the Department of Justice to accept the court’s ruling and eliminate the remaining unconstitutional NFA requirements for all gun owners. “The court’s opinion tracks precisely the position this Congress articulated when we passed Section 70436 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.3 The court

Daines, Cortez Masto Provision Protecting Taxpayer Privacy Rights Passes Senate Finance Committee

July 30, 2026

“A Serious Crime Demands a Serious Punishment” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today announced that their provision to protect the privacy of Americans’ taxpayer information passed the Senate Finance Committee and is one step closer to becoming law. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. “Unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information is a serious crime that demands a more serious punishment. With passage of our bill today out of the Senate Finance Committee, we are one step closer to deterring

In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Daines behind-the-scenes on transferring Babcock Post Office to Bozeman

July 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about the recent transfer of the Historic Bozeman Federal Building to city management. Read highlights below. Daines behind-the-scenes on transferring Babcock Post Office to Bozeman: Federal Building’s future was years in the making, senator says Bozeman Daily Chronicle July 29th, 2026 Dan Astin Montana U.S. Senator Steve Daines said efforts to address the future of the Bozeman Federal Building housing the Babcock Post Office were underway for nearly two years. On Wednesday, Daines revealed to the Chronicle his office worked behind the scenes with city and federal officials for

Daines, MSU Football Celebrate Historic FCS Championship at the White House

July 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and the Montana State University football team today celebrated their historic FCS championship win with a packed day in Washington D.C. They started off the morning with an interview on NewsNation and then went to the White House to visit with President Trump. Following the White House, the team, including Coach Vigen and President Brock Tessman, were joined by Senator Daines, Senator Sheehy, Congressman Downing, and Governor Gianforte for lunch in the U.S. Capitol, and ended the day with a tour led by Daines. “There’s no better way to celebrate the Bobcat’s historic season than

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Jory Thomas

July 27, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana Native Jory Thomas as Montanan of the Month for his selfless actions and quick thinking to save a man from drowning in the Yellowstone River. 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

Author: Alice Wood