Gabby Wiggins, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines on Newsmax: Trump Supports Made-In-America Energy, Made-In-America Minerals

March 6, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s National Report, where he applauded President Trump’s commitment to support Made-In-America energy and explained the importance of his bipartisan bill to ban the import of critical minerals from Russia. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines explained how his bill will bolster American mining: Here’s the situation. There are very few places in the world you can mine palladium and platinum. It’s a critical material that goes into catalytic converters for the automobile industry and keeps our environment cleaner. And the issue is, the Russians are dumping their palladium at way below market prices, forcing mining

Daines on Fox Business: “Every Hour Is a New Day in Trump World”

March 5, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ The Bottom Line where he reacted to President Trump’s Address to Congress last night and highlighted the return of American optimism under his leadership. He also applauded President Trump’s historic actions to secure the border, increase American investments and solidify America’s position as a leader on the world stage. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines reacted to President Trump’s State of the Union Address last night: Well, it’s just remarkable how fast this administration is moving. It feels like every hour here is a new day in the Trump world, with how quickly they’re getting results-

Two Daines Bills to Support Montana Tribal Communities Closer to Becoming Law

March 5, 2025

Bills Ensure Montana Tribes’ Water Rights U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that two of his bills to support Montana’s tribal communities have passed the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and are now one step closer to becoming law. The “Northern Montana Water Security Act” will complete the Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Settlement, the final Indian water rights settlement in Montana, and the “Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendment Act” will provide additional support for infrastructure updates. “These bills are critical in ensuring Montana’s tribes are supported with the resources they need, and I’m glad to see them

Daines Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape, Unleash Montana Energy

March 3, 2025

Bill Would Streamline Permitting Process for Energy Development U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the “Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act” to streamline the permitting process for oil and gas development in Montana and better respect the rights of private mineral holders. “Under Joe Biden, our energy industry was crippled by bureaucratic red tape and Montanans paid the price. This bill will get our country back on track towards global energy dominance and help unleash Montana’s wealth of natural resources. I’ll always fight to support Montana’s energy production and jobs,” said Daines. Read the bill text HERE. Background: The “BLM

Daines, Peters, Sheehy, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Ban Import of Critical Minerals from Russia

February 28, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan bill to protect American mining jobs by banning the import of critical minerals from Russia, including platinum, palladium and copper. “There is no reason the United States should run to Russia for critical minerals that can be found right here at home, including in Montana. Under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, American mines were under attack and Montana workers paid the price. We’re turning a new leaf with President Trump and this bill will put American mines and American jobs first,” said Daines. “We cannot

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Introduce Bill to Protect MT Mining Jobs

February 28, 2025

Bill Bans the Import of Critical Minerals from Russia U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Troy Downing today introduced a bicameral bill to protect Montana mining jobs by banning the import of critical minerals from Russia, including platinum, palladium and copper, which can all be mined in America. “There is no reason the United States should run to Russia for critical minerals that can be found right here at home, including in Montana. Under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, American mines were under attack and Montana workers paid the price. We’re turning a

Daines Pushes for Tax Permanency, Spending Restraint on Fox Business, Lauds Trump Administration Energy Policies

February 27, 2025

“Our Passion for Spending Reductions Must be Equal to our Passion for Keeping Tax Rates Low” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria and emphasized the need for tax permanency. He also praised President Trump’s energy policies, his strong leadership on the world stage and previewed his upcoming State of the Union address. Watch Daines’ interview HERE. Daines discussed why he’s pushing to make President Trump’s tax cuts permanent: I had a great meeting Monday in the Oval Office with President Trump. In fact, Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick joined by speaker phone and we talked with the

Daines, Bennet, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Outdoor Recreation, Expand Access to Public Lands

February 25, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) today introduced the “Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act.” The bill would support public access for hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor wildlife-dependent activities. “Hunting, fishing, and hiking are huge parts of our Montana way of life, and as a lifelong sportsman myself, I’m glad to lead an effort to expand access to our public lands,” said Daines. “Reauthorizing the Voluntary Public Access Habitat Initiative Program will give more Montanans the chance to enjoy outdoor recreation activities and support critical habitats for wildlife.” “For years, this program has rewarded Colorado’s

Daines Applauds USPS Plan to Maintain and Support Operations in Missoula

February 22, 2025

USPS Announcement Comes After Daines’ Push to Protect Jobs, Service in Montana U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines applauded the decision by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to invest in operations at the Missoula Processing & Distribution Center. The decision comes after Daines sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing concern about the possible relocation of the Missoula center to Spokane, which would have caused service disruptions and job losses for Montanans. “This is a win for Montanans. Many people in our state rely on the Postal Service for critical things like prescription medicine and benefits checks, and the Missoula facility provides jobs and an economic

Daines Lauds Passage of Senate Budget Bill to Fund President Trump’s Priorities

February 21, 2025

Bill Will Help Secure the Border, Unleash American Energy and Rebuild the Military U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement after the Senate passed its budget resolution for fiscal year 2025 today: “The American people sent a message to Washington, D.C., in November that they are sick and tired of high inflation, an out-of-control border and American weakness abroad. “Today the Senate took an important step forward to fund President Trump’s priorities and get our country back on track. This bill provides funding for border security, unleashes American energy and rebuilds our military and I am proud

Author: Gabby Wiggins