Daines, King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan “America the Beautiful Act”
Reauthorizes LRF, Addresses Maintenance Backlog on Public Lands Daines, King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan “America the Beautiful Act” Reauthorizes LRF, Addresses Maintenance Backlog on Public Lands U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today held a press conference to announce the introduction of their bipartisan conservation bill, the “America the Beautiful Act.” This legislation builds on Daines’ 2020 landmark “Great American Outdoors Act” by strengthening and reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and addressing the serious maintenance backlog in national parks and public lands. “When President Trump signed my “Great American Outdoors Act” into law in 2020, it was the
Daines Secures Commitments from President Trump’s Assistant Secretary Nominees to Support Montana Energy, Land Management
Discusses Importance of Multiple Land Use, Milk River Project and Fort Belknap Water Compact Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines: I’m inspired that the BLM’s core principle is multiple use. That’s congressionally mandated in the Federal Land Management and Policy Act. However, under the Biden administration, the Bureau of Land Management implemented the so-called Conservation and Landscape Health Rule that subverted the agency’s multiple use management of public lands. At that time I heard a lot from my ranchers. I expressed deep concerns with this rule especially as it pertained to the impacts on livestock grazing on public lands. Livestock operations are
Daines Commends Trump Administration and Uzbekistan for Landmark Deportation Deal
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-chair of the Central Asia Caucus in the U.S. Senate, commended the Trump administration and the government of Uzbekistan today for a landmark deal where Uzbekistan will accept and pay for the return of more than 100 illegal immigrants from Central Asia. “This is what leadership looks like. President Trump is ensuring our border is secure and our communities are safe, and is working diplomatic channels to send illegal immigrants back to where they came from. Having travelled frequently to Central Asia, I commend our allies in the region for their cooperation and look forward to many
Daines, CBP Nominee Scott Discuss Need to Secure Northern Border
Daines, CBP Nominee Scott Discuss Need to Secure Northern Border U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Rodney Scott, about the urgent need to secure the northern border. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines: Chief Scott, welcome. It’s good to see you again. And I don’t say this lightly, but you are an outstanding nominee for this position, uniquely qualified and thank you for stepping up for this very important role. I enjoyed our visit. You’ve got the right experience. You’ve got the right background. You bring subject matter
Daines, Sheehy, Downing, Zinke Urge President Trump to Continue Support for Stillwater Mine, Made-In-Montana Energy
Encourage Action to Protect Montana Mines Against Illegal Russian Dumping U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today sent a letter to President Trump thanking him for his support for Made-In-America energy and highlighting the importance of continued operation at Montana’s Sibanye-Stillwater Mine. “Montana is home to an abundance of critical minerals, notably in the Stillwater mining district. The Stillwater and East Boulder Mines, owned and operated by Sibanye-Stillwater, produce Platinum Group Metals and are the only primary producer of platinum and palladium in the United States. The company
Daines Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today commending the U.S. Senate for confirming David Perdue as the next ambassador to China: “David Perdue is the right man at the right time to represent the United States as Ambassador to China. He is clear-eyed about the geopolitical realities and challenges we face and possesses a deep understanding of the culture and customs of the Chinese people. Most importantly, he is a man of integrity who loves his country and will always put America first at home and abroad.” ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins
Daines Statement on New Study Showing Alarming Effects of Abortion Pill
1 in 10 women experience serious adverse effects U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement following a new report from the Ethics and Public Policy Center about the alarming effects of the abortion pill on women. “The science is clear: the abortion pill is not safe for women, and it never has been. This recent study is proof that pro-abortion advocates care more about promoting their radical agenda than they do about women’s health. I urge the FDA to reinstate safety protocols for mifepristone, so that we can protect the health of women and uphold the dignity
Daines Applauds President Trump’s Action to Protect Montana’s Colstrip Power Plant
Executive Order Comes After Daines Urged EPA to Keep Plant Open U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded President Trump’s executive order that keeps Montana’s Colstrip Power Plant open, prevents blackouts across the state, and supports Made-In-Montana energy. “With this executive order, President Trump delivered on a hallmark promise: to protect and unleash Made-In-America energy. The Colstrip Power Plant keeps the lights on for Montanans and provides jobs and revenue for the state. It’s refreshing to finally have an administration that puts the needs of our communities first, rather than pandering to woke environmentalists. I look forward to working with
Daines Bill to Keep Montana’s Bull Mountains Mine Open One Step Closer to Becoming Law
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill to keep Montana’s Bull Mountains Mine open passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. “The Bull Mountains Mine near Roundup, Montana, is the lifeblood of Musselshell County, providing more than 250 jobs for hardworking Montanans and a massive boost to the local economy. I am glad to see my bill pass the ENR Committee and move one step closer to the President’s desk. I’ll always fight to support Made-In-Montana energy and protect Montana jobs,” said Daines. Background: Daines introduced S.362 in March 2025. It