In the News: Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Sen. Daines touts expanded fire-fighting, national park funding
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle about the Senate’s latest funding bill, which provides support for Montana’s rural communities and public lands. Sen. Daines touts expanded fire-fighting, national park funding amid $5B minibus cuts Bozeman Daily Chronicle Dan Astin January 15th, 2026 Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is touting $2.9 billion more for wildfire suppression and otherwise sustaining Montana-specific federal funding for national parks, public lands and Native American services… …“These are the funding bills that keep the lights on in the federal government,” Daines said in an interview with the Chronicle, adding any
Daines Applauds Montana Wins in Senate Funding Bill
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the passage of a Senate funding bill that includes a number of Daines priorities for Montana. “Today the Senate voted to fund the federal government in a fiscally responsible way. Our funding bill included critical Montana priorities like conservation, tribal public safety, wildfire prevention, manufacturing, and rural water projects, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the Senate,” said Daines. Daines funding wins in the minibus include: The bill also includes Daines’ provision removing anti-2A regulations on lead ammo, which he introduced in February 2025- read more HERE. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins
Senator Daines, Ranking Member Shaheen Statement after Meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland
U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senators Steve Daines, Chairman of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after their meeting with the Foreign Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and the Foreign Minister of Greenland, Vivian Motzfeldt. “We were pleased to welcome Foreign Ministers Rasmussen and Motzfeldt to the United States Senate today. We discussed the shared security interests of the United States, Greenland, and Denmark. Given the many threats around the globe, today’s meeting highlights the need for all NATO countries to work together to protect
Daines Statement on Venezuela War Powers Vote
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding his vote on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution: “The War Powers Act grants presidents clear authority for the use of limited military force. President Trump was well within this authority when he brought Nicolas Maduro to justice. Congress was notified within 48 hours of the operation and the withdrawal was done not in 60 days but less than three hours. There are also no ongoing military operations in Venezuela. Furthermore, Maduro is an indicted narco-terrorist with a bounty on his head from the
Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing essential water infrastructure in the Fort Peck Reservation and in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Daniels counties from December 2026 to December 2028. “Water infrastructure is especially important for Montana’s tribes and rural communities, and I’m pleased this bill will help provide these areas clean, safe water,” said Daines. “As I work alongside Senator Daines to make life more safe, prosperous, and affordable for all Montanans, it’s
Daines on Montana Radio: Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined KSKY, KGEZ, and KGVO’s morning radio shows to talk news of the day. Read highlights below. Daines on keeping men out of women’s sports: I was with Riley Gaines there on the steps of the Supreme Court. Of course, Riley has been the face and spokesperson here for the craziness of men competing in women’s sports. And Riley is an amazing patriot. I said, Riley, can you believe that we’re standing here in front of the United States Supreme Court hearing a case about whether or not it’s okay to allow men to
Daines at Supreme Court: Girl’s Sports are for Girls Only
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today attended the Save Women’s Sports Rally on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. during oral arguments for two cases defending women’s sports. “Girl’s sports are for girls only, and men should never be allowed to play on women’s sports teams. This is common sense and biological truth. Leftists are trying to destroy Title IX to push their radical agenda and it simply harms the women that Title IX was created to protect. As a dad of two girls, I will always stand for truth and I’m proud of all the women
Daines on Fox Business: Regime Change in Iran is “A Berlin Wall Moment for the Middle East”
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss President Trump’s “Peace Through Strength” policy and its success around the world. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on regime change in Iran: Let’s be clear, the Iranian people will drive the regime change regardless of any action taken by the United States. This is a Berlin Wall moment for the Middle East. If you’re 45 years old or younger, you’ve only grown up knowing there’s been an Ayatollah in charge in Iran, but I’m old enough to remember, you are as well, Larry, that we used to have Iran
Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been disadvantaged by surging imports into the domestic market. The letter also highlighted a recent petition put forth by American producers to USTR and the U.S. International Trade Commission to initiate an investigation under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 into foreign imports. “We appreciate both your and President Trump’s decisive action to address unfair trading practices against American agricultural producers as well as efforts to enhance market access across the globe. America’s domestic