Press Release Archives - Senator Steve Daines

ICYMI: Daines to NDTV: ‘If Countries Were Stocks, I’d Be Buying India’

June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with NDTV last evening at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) where he received the USISPF Public Service Award. Read the full article here. ‘If Countries Were Stocks, I’d Be Buying India’: US Senator To NDTV NDTV World Lalit K Jha June 29, 2026 If countries were listed on the stock market, senior Republican Senator Steve Daines says he knows exactly where he would put his money. “If countries were a stock, I’d be buying India right now,” Daines told NDTV in an exclusive interview, pointing to India’s rapid economic growth and expanding partnership

Daines, Sheehy Resolution Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn Passes U.S. Senate

June 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy announced that their resolution in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn near Crow Agency, Montana, passed the U.S. Senate last night. “The Battle of Little Bighorn is one of the most significant battles in Montana’s history. I’m honored to pass this resolution to commemorate its 150th anniversary and honor all the soldiers, scouts, civilians, and warriors who died at the battle. It’s essential that we continue to share the stories of those who sacrificed and fought selflessly, and made a lasting impact on our nation’s history,” said Daines.

Daines, Peters Introduce Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month”

June 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month.” “Montana’s great outdoors have something special to offer for everyone, making our state the Last Best Place. As an outdoorsman, I’m thrilled to work with Senator Peters to celebrate the natural beauty we are blessed to have here in America. I hope folks can get out and explore everything the Treasure State has to offer,” said Daines. “Michigan’s natural beauty is part of what makes our state so great. Whether it’s the Great Lakes, our amazing coastlines,

Daines Commemorates 4th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade’s Historic Overturn

June 24, 2026

“We must strongly recommit to defending truth: every life has inherent dignity and deserves protection” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a resolution commemorating the fourth anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which caused the historic overturn of Roe v. Wade. “Four years ago today was a pivotal moment in our nation’s history: the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Since that day, countless unborn lives have been saved, but there remains more work to be done, especially as pro-choice advocates push to normalize the abortion pill. As we reflect on the

Daines on Senate Floor: There Is Dignity and Value in Every Single Life

June 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he commemorated the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and urged his colleagues to support his bill, the “Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act.” Watch Daines’ speech HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you to Senator Lankford for organizing this time today. Tomorrow, June 24th, marks a pivotal anniversary in our nation’s history. Four years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no federal constitutional right to abortion,

Daines in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing: Pass the America the Beautiful Act and Delist the Grizzly Bear

June 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Kevin Lilly, President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing. He urged members to pass the “America the Beautiful Act” and delist the grizzly bear. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the “America the Beautiful Act:” Daines: I want to congratulate the nominees for your willingness to serve, also to your families who are here for their willingness to serve along. So, it is a team sport when you are involved in public service. So thanks to you all

Daines, King “America the Beautiful Act” Passes Senate Energy Committee with Historic Bipartisan Support, Heads to Senate Floor

June 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that their bill, the “America the Beautiful Act,” has passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and now heads to the Senate floor. “The America the Beautiful Act is one of the greatest conservation wins of our time, and I’m thrilled to see it pass out of committee today with widespread bipartisan support. As we look forward to America’s 250th anniversary, what better way to celebrate our national parks, the crown jewels of America, than by signing America the Beautiful into law? Let’s get it to

Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect American Taxpayers’ Privacy

June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced a bill to protect the privacy of American taxpayers’ information. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information. “One of the IRS’s most important responsibilities is protecting the confidentiality of taxpayer information. The last thing hardworking Americans should have to worry about is their tax information being breached or leaked. I’m proud to work with Senator Cortez Masto on this bill to protect taxpayer privacy rights and crack down on criminals who try

Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region

June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center’s Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Ambassador Hoagland for that kind introduction and for your long career working to build America’s ties with the Caspian region. Good morning everyone. Thank you very much to the Caspian Policy Center for hosting this event. I want to acknowledge a few of today’s participants who have been fellow champions of U.S. engagement in this critical region; Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau has been a great advocate

Daines Urges Colleagues to Support Katie Lane’s Nomination to be Montana’s Federal Judge

June 5, 2026

“She will bring honor, decency, and integrity to the bench” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, where he urged his colleagues to vote in favor of Katie Lane’s confirmation to serve as the next judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Watch Daines’ speech HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. President, Today, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of confirming Katie Lane to serve as the next Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Katie attended kindergarten

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