Gabby Wiggins, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines’ Bills to Increase Funding for Montana’s Rural Communities Gain Broad Support

December 2, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with State Director Jon Raby of the Nevada State Office Bureau of Land Management in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing about the Small County PILT Parity Act. Daines also discussed the importance of his Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on his Small County PILT Parity Act: Daines: I’d like to begin with my bipartisan Small County PILT Parity Act. We have discussed the importance of the PILT program in this committee many times. It’s got strong bipartisan support. I can tell you it’s essential for Montana’s rural counties to be

Daines, Newhouse Call on U.S. House to Pass Their Bill Increasing American Hydropower

November 25, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) today sent a letter to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise urging swift passage of their “Build More Hydro” bill. Daines’ bill, which passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent in July 2025, would extend construction deadlines for critical hydropower projects nationwide and increase American energy production. “We write to you to urge the passage of S.1020 (H.R. 2072), our ‘Build More Hydro’ bill, a bipartisan bill that authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for critical hydropower projects

ICYMI: Washington Examiner: Steve Daines carves out shuttle diplomacy lane as Asia expert for Trump

November 10, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Washington Examiner about the future of U.S. relationships with Central Asia. Read the highlights below. Steve Daines carves out shuttle diplomacy lane as Asia expert for Trump Washington Examiner David Sivak November 10th, 2025 Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) is reprising his role as one of President Donald Trump’s top Senate allies on foreign policy, lending his experience in Asia for a flurry of diplomatic outreach. In an interview from his Senate office, Daines said he would be leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next spring, for what would be his second trip since Trump returned to

Daines Joins KBZK In-Studio For Halloween Special Segment

October 31, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined KBZK in studio for a special Halloween segment and gave the latest updates on the Schumer Shutdown. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the Schumer Shutdown: This will be the longest shutdown in American history. It looks like the Democrats want to keep it shut down into the next week. There’s a big election on Tuesday in New York for that mayor race, there’s a New Jersey governor’s race. There’s Virginia’s governor’s race. We’re told they’re going to keep it shut down at least through Tuesday because they want to stir up their folks to get out and vote, unfortunately, because there’s real people getting hurt.

Daines Tours MSU’s State-Of-The-Art Quantum Research Facility

October 31, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today met with Montana State University President Brock Tessman and toured MSU’s new state of the art quantum research facility. “It’s a blast to be back at my alma mater, MSU, on Halloween, and see all the great additions made to the university. Quantum research is at the forefront of today’s technological advancements and supports hundreds of Montana jobs. This quantum research facility at MSU will help our students learn critical skills for the workforce and helps contribute to America’s position as a global leader in technology, and I was glad to visit,” said Daines.

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: The Montana Army National Guard Aviation Crews

October 31, 2025

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Montana’s Army National Guard aviation crews for their selfless and heroic service during a series of life-saving rescue missions. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, every month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. To recommend a Montanan click HERE. The following is a statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO THE MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AVIATION CREWS Mr. Daines, Mr. President, today I have the distinct honor of recognizing the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) Aviation Crews as “Montanans of the Month”

Daines, Sheehy Applaud Senate Confirmation of William Mercer to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana

October 24, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released the below statement applauding the Senate confirmation of William Mercer to serve as U.S. Judge for the District of Montana. “We congratulate William Mercer on his long-awaited confirmation to serve as U.S. District Judge for Montana. Bill will have a lasting impact on both our state and the nation, and his experience at the U.S. Department of Justice, as U.S. Attorney for Montana, and as a state legislator have uniquely prepared him for this role. We are confident Bill will continue to zealously defend the rule of law and the original interpretation of the Constitution

Daines Lauds Pay Raise for Military Personnel in Defense Authorization Bill

October 10, 2025

Daines’ Bill to Increase Economic Prosperity for Rural Businesses Also Passes Senate U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement after the Senate passed a military pay raise and his bill to increase economic prosperity for rural businesses as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: “We owe our servicemen and women and their families a debt of gratitude that is impossible to repay, so the least we can do is give them a pay raise. In addition, my bill to increase economic prosperity for rural communities was included, which will have an enormous impact

Daines Statement on Situation in Georgia

October 9, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the European Subcommittee, issued the following statement today regarding the political situation in Georgia. Daines traveled to Georgia in May and met with Prime Minister Kobakhidze. “The recent developments in Georgia are extremely troubling, especially the false accusations that former U.S. government employees are undermining Georgia’s government. When I met with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze in May I encouraged him to work closely with President Trump and his administration to advance our mutual security and economic interests and I reiterate that message today. The Georgian people

Daines on Newsmax: “President Trump is the Peace President”

October 9, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s historic Gaza peace deal. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how President Trump is the President of Peace: President Trump is the President of Peace. He is the Peace President. What a remarkable moment, and hats off to President Trump’s bold leadership. Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio, working with the Israelis, with Bibi Netanyahu and our Arab friends to bring us to this moment of the release of the hostages. And I’m reminded those words of “blessed are the peacemakers,” those are words spoken by Christ in northern Israel

Author: Gabby Wiggins