Daines Applauds BLM for Supporting MT Energy, Increasing Oil and Gas Lease Sales
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) secured over $38 million in an oil and gas lease sale, including 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota. “The announcement from the BLM shows that President Trump’s administration is committed to commonsense policies that are in the best interests of Montana energy. The BLM has focused on expanding America’s energy dominance, which benefits Montana’s economy and provides well-paying jobs for our communities. Thank you President Trump and Secretary Burgum for unlocking these oil and gas lease sales in the
Daines Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Attends Ceremony Unveiling Pilgrim’s Road U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the “Pilgrim’s Road” at the City of David National Park with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “It was an honor and privilege to travel to Israel this weekend and convey my support to Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli people. As we approach the two-year anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in Israel’s history, it’s important to remember that there will not be peace in Israel or Gaza until Hamas is eradicated and
Daines on Fox News: “Charlie Kirk was a Martyr. Martyrs Create Movements.”
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox News’ One Nation on Sunday evening. They discussed the impact that Charlie Kirk had on the nation as well as foreign policy developments in China and South America. Watch their full exchange HERE. Daines on the legacy of Charlie Kirk: This was one of these moments in life for the Daines family that was a profound moment. My children were deeply affected in a positive way by Charlie Kirk and had friendships with him. We all had our family pictures and we got them out standing with Charlie at Montana State
Daines on the Hugh Hewitt Show: Remembering the Legacy of Charlie Kirk
“Charlie was Bold, Unafraid, and Humble” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined the Hugh Hewitt Show on Salem News Network to remember and honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Read the highlights below. Watch their full exchange HERE. Daines: Charlie Kirk had a big influence on my life, on my wife’s life, on my children’s lives. I’m grateful our children are solid in their faith and their worldview and their politics. And I can tell you, it’s leaders like Charlie Kirk who absolutely impacted our family. There was nobody quite like him. And when you see what he did on university campuses…. he’d
Daines Applauds Trump Administration for Advancing Relationships with Central Asia
Also Calls for Repeal of Outdated Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Sergio Gor, nominee to be Ambassador to India and special envoy to South and Central Asia and Herschel Walker, nominee to be Ambassador of The Bahamas. Daines stressed the importance of United States diplomatic engagement in Central Asia and the need to overturn outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Daines also emphasized the need to reduce the flow of narcotics into the United States through the Bahamas. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to increase investment and cooperation in Central Asia: Daines: Mr. Gor, it’s good to see
Daines Emphasizes Need to Boost Tribal Energy in Senate Indian Affairs Hearing
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with Mr. David Conrad, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Daines emphasized the need to expand energy production in tribal communities and the importance of the Crow Revenue Act and the Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendment Act, which will promote tribal sovereignty and enhance economic development. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to expand energy production in tribal communites: Daines: The purpose of today’s hearing is to discuss unleashing Indian energy. It’s a great topic. We’ve been
ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in Fox News: America’s National Parks Are at a Crossroads. Here’s How Congress Can Protect Them
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines co-wrote an opinion piece with Senator Angus King (I-Maine) that was published by Fox News this morning. America’s National Parks Are at a Crossroads. Here’s How Congress Can Protect Them Senators Steve Daines, Angus King Fox News September 10th, 2025 From Acadia’s rocky Atlantic coastline to Glacier’s snowcapped valleys, our national parks are America’s crown jewels, admired at home and abroad. Our parks represent more than natural beauty, however. They embody our history, our freedoms and our future. It’s our responsibility to ensure they remain a critical part of these shared values… … All of these places, large
Daines Applauds DOI Rules to Restore Multiple Land Use, Increase Montana Timber Sales
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)’s proposal to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule and restore multiple-use land management. Daines also applauded the DOI’s recent action to increase timber sales in Montana. “President Trump and Secretary Burgum are bringing back commonsense land management policies that will benefit Montana farmers, ranchers, and producers. The harmful Public Lands Rule would have blocked access to use of public lands for outdoor recreation and also would have restricted energy production, grazing, and forest management. By rescinding the Public Lands Rule and unlocking more
Daines on Fox Business: There will be No Peace Until Hamas is Eradicated
Reacts to Israel’s Latest Air Strikes Against Hamas Terrorists U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss Israel’s attack on senior Hamas leadership. Daines also discussed the need to eradicate Hamas in order to finally bring peace to the Middle East. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership: I think we have to step back and remember we’re coming up on the two -year anniversary of October 7th, 2023, when Hamas launched the worst terror attack in Israel’s history, slaughtering 1,200 innocent Israelis and taking 300 hostages. There will not be peace in Gaza or in Israel until