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Daines Previews President Trump’s Historic China Visit on CNBC

May 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss President Trump’s historic visit to China. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on his trip to China last week: I arrived back to the United States late Friday night, but I was in Shanghai for a couple of days and then went to Beijing on that high-speed train. I had four other U.S. senators with me. It was a bipartisan delegation. We spent Thursday of last week with high-level meetings. We met the Premier, Li Qiang. We met the Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, as well as the MPC

Daines, Sheehy, Downing Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System

May 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, which will help provide clean and reliable water to eastern Montana. Representative Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Montanans shouldn’t have to use dirty water for drinking, eating, cleaning, or other basic necessities. The Dry-Redwater rural water system is a critical project that must be completed as soon as possible, and I’ll work with Senator Sheehy and our colleagues to get this bill across the finish line,” said Daines. “The construction of

Daines, Fetterman, Newhouse Bill Increasing Made-In-America Hydropower Signed Into Law by President Trump

May 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) today announced that their “Build More Hydro” bill has been signed into law by President Trump. The bill, S.1020, 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. “Today is a great day for Montana and the nation. America must meet the rise in energy demand, and the Build More Hydro bill will revive critical hydro projects and increase our domestic energy production. Thank you Senator Fetterman and

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: World War II Veteran Donald Wayne Engel

May 11, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized World War II Veteran Donald Wayne Engel as Montanan of the Month for his service in the United States Army. 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 to

Daines Leads Delegation of U.S. Senators to China

May 4, 2026

Trip will focus on Chinese Technology and Domestic Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced today he is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation of five senators on a visit to China this week. The delegation will visit various tech businesses in Shanghai and Beijing and meet with Chinese officials. “In order to effectively compete with China, we need to understand China’s innovation ecosystem, which is why I am glad to be here with my colleagues. With the United States and China making up 40 percent of the total world economy, engaging the

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 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

Author: Alice Wood