Category: Press Release

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.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy issued the following statement today congratulating William Mercer on his nomination by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana: “We congratulate William Mercer on his nomination to serve as District Judge for Montana. Bill’s experience at the Department of Justice as U.S. Attorney for Montana and his fierce advocacy for the rule of law and original interpretation of the Constitution will be tremendous assets as he serves the country and the people of Montana on the federal bench. We will work diligently with Senate

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today introduced a bicameral resolution disapproving and removing the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The Miles City RMPA effectively ends future coal leasing within the Miles City Field Office planning area, which will have an adverse impact on Montana’s jobs, economy, and energy security.  “Energy security is national security, and Montana’s mining industry plays a vital role in ensuring America remains energy dominant. The Miles City RMPA halts all future coal leasing in the region

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox ahead of his meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the importance of regime change in Iran and President Trump’s peace through strength policy. Watch the full interview HERE Daines on New Sanctions Implemented on Iran: You cannot deal with a regime that talks daily about death to America, wants to see Israel and America wiped off the map, there’s got to be change. This needs to be driven by the Iranian people. This is not about a combat operation from the United States. This is about the Iranian people

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with David Eisner, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, and Lanny Erdos, nominee to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed Montana’s energy priorities, including support for mining and ending unfair trade practices related to the Stillwater Mine and the Montana-Alberta transmission Tie Line. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines praised the Trump administration’s support of Montana coal mines: Daines: Congratulations to the nominees for considering these important roles. I also want to invite each of

“Laughable that Chuck Schumer is Calling Spending Cuts a Threat to America” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the importance of federal spending cuts in the upcoming rescissions package and the need for possible regime change in Iran. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Schumer’s attacks on the rescissions package: Well, look, we’ve got to capitalize on the great work the DOGE team did to find ways to reduce federal spending. It’s laughable to think that Chuck Schumer is calling this toxic and a grave threat to America. But keep in mind, this is about

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8th, 2025                                                                                                                                      Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge USTR to Address Unfair Trade Practices on Montana-Alberta Tie Line U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer drawing attention to trade barriers on the Montana-Alberta Tie Line (MATL).  “We write to call to your attention ongoing and escalating discriminating trade practices imposed by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) against Montana energy firms trading in the Alberta electricity market. If unaddressed, these measures may impose significant economic harm on