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
Daines, Warner, Crapo, Warnock Introduce Bill to Increase Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the bipartisan “CDFI Fund Transparency Act.” The bill will ensure operations surrounding the CDFI fund are more transparent. “CDFIs play a critical role in helping hardworking families in Montana, especially those in rural or underserved communities, gain access to the opportunities they need for financial success. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan amendment that will help boost economic development and ensure transparency surrounding the operations of the CDFI fund,” said Daines. “Since its inception over three decades ago, the
Daines, Heinrich, Zinke, Fernandez Call for Completion of Tribal Water Settlements
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) as well as Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (N.M.-03) led a letter to Leader John Thune, Speaker Mike Johnson, and additional chairs and ranking members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the completion of current outstanding water settlements and related technical amendments. “We write as members representing states and districts with pending Indian water rights settlements. Completion of these settlements will save taxpayers millions of dollars, provide water access and certainty to Tribal and non-Tribal water users across the West, avoid years of protracted and costly litigation, and support the
Daines in Finance Committee: The Abortion Pill Is Extremely Harmful to Women
New Study Shows Women Experience Adverse Effects 22 Times More Often Than FDA Estimates U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, about the dangers of the chemical abortion pill and the need for FDA review of mifepristone. Daines also emphasized the need to strengthen Montana’s Medicaid expansion program. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on how the abortion pill is harmful to women: Daines: I want to begin my time by talking about the issue of federal deregulation of chemical abortion drugs Since mifepristone was
Daines, Heinrich, King Introduce Bill to Support Medical Students
Provides Equal Opportunities for Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced the “Fair Access in Residency” Act. This bill would address disparities and barriers within Medicare-funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs that often exclude or impose undue burdens on DOs. “DOs are essential to the physician workforce and provide millions of people in Montana and across the nation with quality care. DOs put in countless hours of hard work and personal sacrifice to help others, but often face unnecessary barriers when applying for residency programs. I’m glad to work
Daines Encourages Energy Regulatory Commission to Focus on Economic and Safety Regulation, Not Climate
Lauds Montana Hydropower U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Laura Swett and David LaCerte, nominees to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), about FERC’s mission as an economic and safety regulator. Daines also emphasized the need for hydropower permitting reform. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on FERC’s mission: Daines: The FERC’s mission, as stated on their website, is, and I quote, “To assist consumers in containing reliable, safe, secure, and economically efficient energy.” FERC is not and should not be a climate regulator. FERC is and should remain an independent body that focuses on safety and