Press Release Archives - Senator Steve Daines

Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry

January 9, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been disadvantaged by surging imports into the domestic market. The letter also highlighted a recent petition put forth by American producers to USTR and the U.S. International Trade Commission to initiate an investigation under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 into foreign imports. “We appreciate both your and President Trump’s decisive action to address unfair trading practices against American agricultural producers as well as efforts to enhance market access across the globe. America’s domestic

Daines Introduces Bill to Support and Expand Quantum Research

January 9, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act to support quantum research programs in Montana and across the nation. The bill reauthorizes Daines’ 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act through 2034, which expands research and development programs for quantum and photonics. “In the past several years, Montana has become a leader in quantum and photonics research. The industry supports our economy and provides hundreds of Montana jobs. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to ensure critical research programs continue so the U.S. remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technology,” said Daines. Background: Daines has long been a supporter

In The News: Daines leads $5.2B quantum computing funding redux

January 9, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about his National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, which supports quantum research programs in Montana and across the nation. Read highlights from the story below. Daines leads $5.2B quantum computing funding redux Bozeman Daily Chronicle Dan Astin January 8th, 2026 “Montana Sen. Steve Daines is leading the brigade to recharge research and development funding for quantum computing, an advanced methodology utilizing simultaneous calculation to solve complex problems with exponential speed… …Daines said he believes renewing the federal financial support could enable breakthroughs in medicine, wildfire detection, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence,

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard

January 8, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. “We write to you today to express our concern regarding continued delays in C-130J aircraft deliveries to the Montana Air National Guard and to emphasize the importance of timely receipt. The Montana Air National Guard 120th Airlift Wing currently operates a fleet of 8 C-130Hs, all of which are scheduled to be replaced

ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed: 2025 Was a Historic Year for Montana

December 29, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote an op-ed for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle recapping 2025’s historic wins for Montana. Read it below. 2025 Was a Historic Year for Montana Bozeman Daily Chronicle Senator Steve Daines December 27th, 2025 2025 was a historic year for Montana. Tim Sheehy, a former Navy Seal, joined me in the U.S. Senate, along with Troy Downing and Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House. Working together, we’ve made major strides advancing Montana priorities, from increasing our energy dominance, protecting our public lands, and supporting farmers, ranchers, veterans, and working families. We now have a majority in

Daines Honors Montanan of the Month: Lieutenant Kirby Dempster

December 22, 2025

U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Lieutenant Kirby Dempster as Montanan of the Month for his service with the Fergus County Sheriff’s Office and his courage in the face of a daunting diagnosis. 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 LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER Mr. Daines, Mr. President, today I have the honor to recognize Lieutenant Kirby Dempster of the Fergus County

Daines Urges Airlines to Increase Flights from Montana for FCS Championship Game

December 19, 2025

Presses Airlines to Give Montana Fans “A Chance to Witness History” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter with Senator Tim Sheehy and Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) to airline CEOs urging them to increase flight options from Montana to Nashville, Tennessee, in advance of the FCS National Championship Game. The letter was sent to the CEOs of Delta, American, Southwest, and United. “History will be made this Saturday in Bozeman, Montana. For the first time, the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State University Bobcats football teams will meet in the postseason with

DainesCalls on DOJ to Defend 2A Rights, Stand with Lawful Gun Owners

December 19, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) in leading a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice urging them to adopt the positions of the drafters of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated the $200 National Firearms Act (NFA) excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) and “any other weapons” (AOWs) and end its support for the unconstitutional NFA registration regime that remains. “We write to inform the Department of Justice of Congress’s position and intent regarding ongoing litigation challenging the National Firearms Act’s (NFA) registration and

Daines-Heinrich Bill Completing Continental Divide National Scenic Trail One Step Closer to Becoming Law

December 18, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that his bipartisan bill directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is the co-lead on Daines’ bill. “Our outdoor way of life is something that brings Montanans together, and as an avid hiker and backpacker myself, completing the Continental Divide Trail is a huge win for our state. It will support local jobs, boost economic development for gateway communities, and increase public access to Montana’s

Daines Secures Major Montana Wins in National Defense Authorization Act

December 17, 2025

Bill Includes Pay Raise for Troops, Improvements to Housing Benefits, Support for the Mission at Malmstrom U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that several of his legislative priorities passed the Senate in the “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA), including a pay raise for troops, improvements to Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) authorities, critical funding for the mission at Malmstrom, and construction authorizations for the Montana National Guard. The NDAA will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “America’s military is the best fighting force in the world and Montana service members are the best warriors in

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