Category: Press Release

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced a bipartisan bill to encourage retirement savings and support America’s businesses. The “Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act” bolsters the growth of S corporations that are owned by Employee Stock Ownership Plans (S-ESOP) and eliminates barriers that businesses face in establishing a new S-ESOP or expanding the employee-ownership stake in an S corporation.  “ESOPs are beneficial to both employees and business owners by expanding ownership of the economy to the middle class and making it easier for folks to invest in retirement. I’m proud to lead this

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and how it will never be used for peaceful purposes. Daines also discussed trade with China and President Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Iran’s nuclear program: “Look I don’t trust this Iranian regime. I trust them about as far as I can throw them. They have no credibility. There’s no veracity to what they are saying. Why is it that we had to send B-2’s with bunker buster bombs to destroy their capabilities because they were hundreds of feet below

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

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Mr. William Kirkland, nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing. Daines emphasized the importance of ensuring Montana tribes have the federal resources they need to support law enforcement, enhance public safety, and advance long-overdue water rights settlements. The Senator welcomed Kirkland’s thoughts and expressed his commitment to working together on behalf of tribal communities across Montana. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines advocated for more resources for tribal law enforcement: Daines: Mr. Kirkland, thank you for coming before this committee today. The Assistant Secretary of Indian

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the passage of the rescissions package in the United States Senate: “The federal government is $37 trillion in debt. Today I voted to reduce waste and fraud in several federal programs so that Montanans’ taxpayer dollars are used effectively. This spending cut is a step in the right direction toward fiscal sanity and getting our country back on track, and I was proud to support it,” said Daines. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins

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