Press Releases

Daines Joins Bill Recognizing Humanity of Unborn Child, Allowing Pregnant Mothers to Receive Child Support

U.S. Senator Steve Daines helped introduce the “Unborn Child Support Act” recognizing the humanity of an unborn child and providing expectant mothers with the option to receive child support payments. “Caring for a child starts long before birth, and Montana moms need access to critical child support while they’re pregnant,” said Daines. “By supporting expecting mothers, we recognize the humanity of an unborn baby and ensure Montanans have the resources they need to choose life.” Read the full bill text HERE.  The “Unborn Child Support Act” allows pregnant women to receive child support payments. It recognizes the needs of mothers and allows them to opt-in to receive prenatal

Daines Introduces Bill to Empower Montana Parents, Keep School Control Local

In honor of National School Choice Week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced the “Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act,” a bill to keep education tax dollars in the hands of Montana parents, teachers and local leaders. “Bureaucrats in Washington don’t know Montana students like Montana parents and teachers do,” said Daines. “That’s why our education tax dollars should be spent by Montanans on Montanans. The future is brighter when our students are receiving high-quality local education from the ones who know their individual needs.” Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.),

Daines to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: We’re Making HHS the “Gold Standard of Science” 

Secures Commitments to Support MT Agriculture U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today praised Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for his commitment to make HHS the gold standard of science. Daines and Kennedy discussed the need to support Montana’s crops and the food supply, as well as the dangers that chemical abortions pose to women.  Watch Daines’ and Kennedy’s full exchange HERE. “Mr. Kennedy, I’m glad to see you here this morning. I listened to your opening remarks, and you mentioned that you wanted to make HHS the gold

Daines Joins Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to Discuss Trump Nominees, America’s Fighting Force, Federal Spending Cuts 

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss confirming President Trump’s nominees as quicky as possible, strength on the world stage and the need for reduced spending in Washington. Watch Daines’ interview HERE. Daines on Confirming Trump Nominees: We’re off to the best start in a decade in terms of moving quickly in the U.S. Senate. That’s thanks to the new majority leader, John Thune, who’s got the Senate working now seven days a week. And because of that, we’re ten years ahead of where we were, literally, back in the days of Obama trying to put nominees

Daines, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pension Benefits for Veteran Families

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) today introduced the “Next of Kin Collections Protection Act” to improve the pensions payments process for veteran families after the death of the beneficiary. “Our veterans have served our country bravely and were willing to put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is ensure that their families are not burdened with prorated benefits programs in their time of grieving. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to support our military families by improving the pension benefits payment process,” said Daines. “Our debt

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Introduce Legislation to Support Montana Tribal Communities

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke and Congressman Troy Downing today introduced a slate of bills to strengthen and support Montana’s tribal communities, ensure access to clean water and updated infrastructure and keep the critical Bull Mountains Mine open.  “From clean water and reliable infrastructure to critical tax revenue, I’m glad to work with Senator Sheehy, Congressman Zinke and Congressman Downing to support Montana’s tribal communities across our great state,” said Daines. “It’s past time these commonsense bills become law, and I’ll fight to get them across the finish line.” “Working to meet the needs of communities on our reservations and across the Hi-Line

Daines Lauds President Trump’s Pardons of Peaceful Pro-Life Protesters

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after President Trump pardoned 23 peaceful pro-life protesters who were unjustly incarcerated by President Biden’s Justice Department: “Finally, justice is served. Under President Biden’s Justice Department, these peaceful protesters were singled out because they dared to stand up for the unborn. Within days of taking office, President Trump righted this wrong. It’s great to have a pro-life president back in the White House,” said Daines.

Ahead of 52nd Annual March for Life, Daines Introduces Pro-Life Bills

U.S. SENATE – Ahead of 52nd March for Life, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced two pro-life bills. The “Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act” would ban doctors from performing abortions because a child received a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. The “Protecting Life on College Campus Act” would restrict federal funding to colleges that provide students or faculty with access to chemical abortion pills or surgical abortions. “This year, as we celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the annual March for Life, I’m proud to introduce legislation that will protect the most vulnerable in our society: our unborn children. The radical left has been trying to

Daines, Leader Thune, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Give Small Businesses Permanent Tax Break

U.S. SENATE – Amid ongoing discussions on the permanency of President Trump’s tax cuts, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and 33 Republican Senators introduced the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” to make the 20 percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. Should these tax cuts expire, small businesses will face an immediate and massive tax hike. “As the son of a contractor, I’ve seen firsthand the hard work it takes to keep a small business flourishing- especially as Americans are still grappling with the effects of Joe Biden’s inflation. It’s absolutely crucial that we pass this legislation to prevent a 20