Category: Press Release

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News to discuss the status of peace talks between Israel and Gaza, as well as his thoughts on a potential ceasefire with Ukraine and Russia. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the strength of the Israeli military: Well, I’m more optimistic now than I was in the past, and I’ll tell you why. That’s because we’re seeing peace through strength. The remarkable strength of the Israeli military combined with the precise execution of those B-2 strikes in Iran have put Israel in a much stronger position to negotiate with Hamas. Think about

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to Poland, Mr. Thomas Rose, and nominee to be Ambassador to Belgium, Mr. William White. Daines emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen the United States’ relationship with both countries and the need for increased investments in defense spending and energy security. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to invest in Polish national security strategy: Daines: Mr. Rose, as you know, Poland has long been one of the U.S.’s closest defense partners in Europe. The Poles have no illusions about the threat environment. They are

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will improve access to critical orthotic and prosthetic care for Medicare beneficiaries across the country. Under current Medicare requirements, beneficiaries are at risk of receiving orthotic and prosthetic devices without the necessary services and customization required for the best use. The bill will clarify the law and permit Medicare beneficiaries who require prosthetics and orthotics to receive these important services. “The last thing orthotics and prosthetics patients should have to worry about are unnecessary hurdles impacting access to quality care. I’m proud

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. “This year, as the U.S. and Vietnam celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the strides our two nations have taken as allies and the bright future of our partnership. I visited Vietnam in March, and have a deep appreciation for our shared interests and goals. I’m proud to introduce this resolution with Senator Merkley to recognize the importance of our strategic relationship in defense, trade, and diplomacy,” said Daines. Daines joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the growing divide between the far-left policies of some Democrat candidates and the values of everyday Americans. Daines also discussed the critical midterm election and pointed to the recent success of the Big Beautiful Bill as proof that commonsense, conservative policies are what the American people want—not the failed experiments of the radical left. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on socialist NYC mayoral candidate: The Democrat Party has left the people. They’ve moved so far left. The people of America now fear what they believe. This guy believes in

Discusses Need to Reduce American Dependence on Russian Minerals and Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where he spoke with Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas. The two discussed the need to decrease America’s dependence on Russian palladium and the importance of Central Asia’s natural resources. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to decrease American dependence on Russian palladium: Daines: As you know, palladium is an incredibly important metal used across the U.S. manufacturing industry, but is of particular importance to the production of

Discusses Support for Israel, Natural Resources in Central Asia with Ambassador Nominee Waltz U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Michael Waltz, President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to the United Nations, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Daines called out the UN for their persistent allowance of antisemitism and anti-Israel policies. Daines also discussed the importance of fostering pro-growth energy policy in Central Asia.  Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines called out the UN for allowing antisemitism: Daines: Mr. Waltz, as you know, the United Nations has become a hotbed of antisemitism, a hotbed of anti-Israeli sentiment. UN employees

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) announced their bipartisan resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics passed the U.S. Senate.  The resolution recognizes America’s global leadership in quantum science and highlights the critical role that U.S. universities, laboratories, and private sector innovators play in advancing this cutting-edge field. It also celebrates the contributions of Montana’s growing optics and photonics industry, which supports quantum innovation and high-tech job growth across the state. “One hundred years ago, quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of the world and today, American innovation is carrying that legacy forward.