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Daines Calls for Increased Trade Opportunities for Montana Pulse Crop Farmers in India

January 16, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today sent a letter to President Trump urging favorable pulse crop provisions in any future trade agreements between the United States and India. Montana is the top producer of pulse crops in the U.S., and India is the top consumer in the world.  “Thank you for your efforts to secure a favorable economic environment for North Dakota and Montana agricultural producers. As trade negotiations progress, we encourage you to push for favorable pulse crop provisions in any agreement the United States signs with the Republic of India… …North Dakota and

Daines, Sheehy Celebrate MSU’s Thrilling FCS National Championship Win

January 16, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy celebrated the 2025 Montana State Bobcats Football team’s Division I FCS Championship win with a resolution commemorating the Bobcats’ successful season. “It was incredible to see the Montana State University Bobcats in Nashville, Tennessee, defeat Illinois State University in an epic overtime victory at the FCS National Championship game. The last time the Cats won the National Championship was in 1984 – the year I graduated from MSU. This amazing win goes to show what can be achieved with preparation and perseverance. From now on, this historic win will be officially commemorated

In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Sen. Daines touts expanded fire-fighting, national park funding

January 15, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about the Senate’s latest funding bill, which provides support for Montana’s rural communities and public lands.  Sen. Daines touts expanded fire-fighting, national park funding amid $5B minibus cuts Bozeman Daily Chronicle Dan Astin January 15th, 2026 Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is touting $2.9 billion more for wildfire suppression and otherwise sustaining Montana-specific federal funding for national parks, public lands and Native American services… …“These are the funding bills that keep the lights on in the federal government,” Daines said in an interview with the Chronicle, adding any

Daines Applauds Montana Wins in Senate Funding Bill

January 15, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the passage of a Senate funding bill that includes a number of Daines priorities for Montana. “Today the Senate voted to fund the federal government in a fiscally responsible way. Our funding bill included critical Montana priorities like conservation, tribal public safety, wildfire prevention, manufacturing, and rural water projects, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the Senate,” said Daines. Daines funding wins in the minibus include: The bill also includes Daines’ provision removing anti-2A regulations on lead ammo, which he introduced in February 2025- read more HERE. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins

Senator Daines, Ranking Member Shaheen Statement after Meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland

January 15, 2026

U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Chairman of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after their meeting with the Foreign Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and the Foreign Minister of Greenland, Vivian Motzfeldt. “We were pleased to welcome Foreign Ministers Rasmussen and Motzfeldt to the United States Senate today. We discussed the shared security interests of the United States, Greenland, and Denmark. Given the many threats around the globe, today’s meeting highlights the need for all NATO countries to work together to protect

Daines Statement on Venezuela War Powers Vote

January 14, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding his vote on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution: “The War Powers Act grants presidents clear authority for the use of limited military force. President Trump was well within this authority when he brought Nicolas Maduro to justice. Congress was notified within 48 hours of the operation and the withdrawal was done not in 60 days but less than three hours. There are also no ongoing military operations in Venezuela. Furthermore, Maduro is an indicted narco-terrorist with a bounty on his head from the

Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana

January 14, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing essential water infrastructure in the Fort Peck Reservation and in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Daniels counties from December 2026 to December 2028. “Water infrastructure is especially important for Montana’s tribes and rural communities, and I’m pleased this bill will help provide these areas clean, safe water,” said Daines. “As I work alongside Senator Daines to make life more safe, prosperous, and affordable for all Montanans, it’s

Daines on Montana Radio: Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports

January 14, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined KSKY, KGEZ, and KGVO’s morning radio shows to talk news of the day. Read highlights below.  Daines on keeping men out of women’s sports:  I was with Riley Gaines there on the steps of the Supreme Court. Of course, Riley has been the face and spokesperson here for the craziness of men competing in women’s sports. And Riley is an amazing patriot. I said, Riley, can you believe that we’re standing here in front of the United States Supreme Court hearing a case about whether or not it’s okay to allow men to

Daines at Supreme Court: Girl’s Sports are for Girls Only

January 13, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today attended the Save Women’s Sports Rally on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. during oral arguments for two cases defending women’s sports. “Girl’s sports are for girls only, and men should never be allowed to play on women’s sports teams. This is common sense and biological truth. Leftists are trying to destroy Title IX to push their radical agenda and it simply harms the women that Title IX was created to protect. As a dad of two girls, I will always stand for truth and I’m proud of all the women

Daines on Fox Business: Regime Change in Iran is “A Berlin Wall Moment for the Middle East”

January 12, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss President Trump’s “Peace Through Strength” policy and its success around the world.  Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on regime change in Iran:  Let’s be clear, the Iranian people will drive the regime change regardless of any action taken by the United States. This is a Berlin Wall moment for the Middle East. If you’re 45 years old or younger, you’ve only grown up knowing there’s been an Ayatollah in charge in Iran, but I’m old enough to remember, you are as well, Larry, that we used to have Iran