Daines Lauds Wins for Montana Veterans, Farmers and Ranchers in Senate Appropriations Bills
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the Senate passed appropriations bills funding the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture: “Today is a win for Montana’s veterans, farmers and ranchers. We protect the 2nd Amendment rights of our veterans and provide funding for a number of programs that will benefit Montana’s agriculture industry. This is also a step in the right direction for funding the government through a bipartisan and transparent process, which is a win for the American people,” said Daines. Click HERE to see a list of Daines’ wins in the appropriations bills. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins
Daines, Collins, Cortez-Masto Urge Support for Rural Veterans
Send Letter to DOL in Support of Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nevada) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns with a recent change in the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP). HVRP is a grant program that provides employment opportunities and career training to homeless veterans. “Under the recently issued notice FOA-VETS-25-01, prospective grant applicants must maintain a physical location within 50 miles of any county they wish to serve. This follows the previously proposed “hub and spoke” model. Both Congress and the first Trump Administration considered and rejected this
Daines on Newsmax: America Stands with Israel
“Why Aren’t Canada, the UK and France Calling for the Release of Innocent Hostages?” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s National Report to discuss how Canada, the UK and France have recognized the Palestinian state and how this sets a dangerous precedent, one that rewards Hamas for its atrocities. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Canada, France, and the UK recognizing the Palestinian state: “Well, first of all, I thank God for President Trump’s moral clarity in this terrible situation. Let’s not forget, why are we here at this moment? This started on October 7th when Hamas launched the barbaric
Daines in Foreign Relations Subcommittee: We Need to End America’s Dependence on Russia’s Critical Minerals
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Jonathan Pratt, the Senior Bureau Official at the Bureau of African Affairs, and Scott Woodard, the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment in a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing. Daines expressed his sympathy for the recent loss of life at Montana’s Stillwater Mine and emphasized the need to end America’s reliance on Russia for critical minerals. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines addressed the recent loss of life at Montana’s Stillwater Mine: Daines: Before engaging on this topic, I want to take a moment to recognize a community at the Stillwater Mine in Montana. That’s a palladium and
ICYMI: Daines Op-ed in the WSJ: A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal explaining the historic potential of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan and hisinvolvement in the matter. Excerpts from his piece are below. A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan Senator Steve Daines The Wall Street Journal President Trump is on the cusp of bringing about a peace deal in the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This would be a remarkable achievement—another step toward stability that advances regional and international peace as well as economic gains that extend far beyond the countries involved… … This year,
Daines Speaks in Support of William Mercer as Federal Judge for the District of Montana in Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in support of William Mercer at his nomination hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mercer has been nominated by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. Read Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you, Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin, It is great to be here today with you all to speak in support of my friend, Mr. William Mercer and his nomination to serve as the next Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. Bill is a lifelong
A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal explaining the historic potential of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan and hisinvolvement in the matter. Excerpts from his piece are below. Senator Steve Daines The Wall Street Journal President Trump is on the cusp of bringing about a peace deal in the South Caucasus between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This would be a remarkable achievement—another step toward stability that advances regional and international peace as well as economic gains that extend far beyond the countries involved… … This year, I traveled to both countries with members
The Big Beautiful Bill is a win for Montana
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen border security as well as expand Montana’s energy sector and provide much-needed funding for our military. And thanks to the diligent work of the entire Montana congressional delegation, we defeated attempts to sell our public lands. Nearly every Montanan will feel the economic benefits of this law, which builds on the success of the historic 2017 Trump tax cuts that led to higher economic growth, increased wages, and more jobs. Had Congress failed to pass the Big Beautiful Bill, those tax cuts would
Daines in Senate Foreign Relations Committee: We Need to End “Outdated” Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions
Also Discusses Critical Minerals in Kazakhstan & Countering Iran Proxy Groups in Lebanon U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Julie Stufft, nominee to be Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Michel Issa, nominee to be Ambassador to Lebanon. Daines emphasized the importance of the U.S.- Kazakhstan relationship for national security as well as the need to counter Iranian proxy groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Daines also called for a repeal of the outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines explained how Kazakhstan’s minerals are beneficial to U.S. national security: Daines: As you know, Kazakhstan is a country rich in natural resources