Daines to FDA: Protect Women’s Health, Release Safety Review of Abortion Pill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke in a Senate Finance Committee hearing with Chris Klomp, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. They discussed the FDA’s ongoing safety review of mifepristone as well as Most-Favored Nation drug pricing policies. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the dangers of the abortion pill: Daines: We want to make sure we let the data speak as it relates to mifepristone. What does the data tellus? There was analysis done of 865,000 mifepristone prescriptions compiled from insurance claims. That’s a large data set. They found that nearly 11
Daines on Fox News: “We Need to Be Gold Medalists in the AI Race”
“The complexity of AI far exceeds the capacity of the government to understand and regulate it” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News to discuss the latest on artificial intelligence policy and the race against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on the AI race versus China: Well, I just returned from China a couple of weeks ago. I was in Hangzhou, the city larger than New York City. It’s the home of many of the high-tech companies that are some of the best and brightest of China, including DeepSeek, an AI company. Let’s
ICYMI: Daines Commemorates 35 Years of Uzbekistan’s Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines commemorated the 35th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan—read his interview with the Dunyo IA HERE. Steve Daines: Uzbekistan’s commitment to free market principles and development of its natural resources will build a brighter future for both its people and the United States Dunyo IA August 29, 2026 This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the launch of the large-scale reforms of New Uzbekistan. How do you assess the outcomes of this decade of transformation and which changes in the country do you consider the most significant? “Thanks to the leadership of President Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has seen
On the Park Service’s 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the passage of their resolution celebrating the week of August 22nd through August 30th, 2026 as “National Park Week.” “America’s national parks are true national treasures worth protecting. I’m thrilled to commemorate this week as National Park Week with Senator King. These parks are America’s crown jewels, and we will cherish them for generations to come,” said Daines. “From the rocky coasts of Acadia to the breathtaking canyons of Zion, America’s national parks hold some of our nation’s most treasured landscapes and inspire people from around the world by the majesty
ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in The Washington Examiner: National parks are a gold mine. Congress has a chance to save them from crumbling.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner with Marcia Argust of the Pew Charitable Trusts about his bill the “America the Beautiful Act”—read it in the Washington Examiner HERE. National parks are a gold mine. Congress has a chance to save them from crumbling. The Washington Examiner Senator Steve Daines, Marcia Argust August 13, 2026 Millions of Americans are flocking to national parks this summer, enriching their lives and fueling local economies. In 2024 alone, national parks welcomed 332 million visits, and visitor spending in nearby communities generated $56.3 billion in economic output and supported more than 340,000 jobs nationwide.
Daines, Clyde Lead Letter Urging DOJ to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Apply Ruling Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) today sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that struck down the National Firearm Act’s (NFA) registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and short-barreled rifles (SBRs). The letter urges the Department of Justice to accept the court’s ruling and eliminate the remaining unconstitutional NFA requirements for all gun owners. “The court’s opinion tracks precisely the position this Congress articulated when we passed Section 70436 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.3 The court
Daines Congratulates Chris Anderson, Longtime Staffer, on Confirmation to Be U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the below statement congratulating Chris Anderson on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. Chris has served as Daines’ National Security Advisor for the past several years. “Cindy and I congratulate Chris on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. Chris is exceedingly well-qualified and has an extensive background in foreign relations. He has served as my National Security Advisor for the past four years, so his confirmation today is especially significant for me and for everyone on
Daines Applauds Court Ruling to Protect Second Amendment Rights, Eliminate Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Requirement
Daines Led Provision in Working Families Tax Cut to Eliminate NFA Excise Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that struck down the National Firearm Act’s registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and short-barreled rifles (SBRs). “Today’s decision is a victory for the Second Amendment. Eliminating the NFA excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns was one of my biggest priorities in the Working Families Tax Cuts that President Trump signed into law last year. I’m glad to see the courts strike down the remaining
Daines, Sheehy Bill to Support Crow Tribe and Montana Miners Passes Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today announced their bill, the “Crow Revenue Act,” passed the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. The bill would provide new revenue to the Crow Tribe, ensure the longevity of the Bull Mountains Mine, help fix long-standing inholdings on the Crow Reservation, and increase access to public lands in the Bull Mountains. “The Crow Revenue Act is a huge win for the Crow Tribe, Roundup and the surrounding communities. This bill helps the Tribe receive new revenue, supports our miners, and keeps the Roundup community’s economy thriving. I’m thrilled to see that it passed