Daines on Newsmax: There’s Nothing More Made-In-America Than Cattle
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax to discuss supporting America’s farmers and ranchers. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines: There’s nothing more Made-in-America than cattle. You think about our heritage, the cowboys of our country…there’s nobody who gets up earlier in the morning to start their day than our cow-calf producers. I literally start getting phone calls and text messages starting at about 5 a.m. Montana time, Montana time. [That’s] 7 a.m. here in Washington, D.C., because they’re up early, they go to bed late. They’ve had a period of drought. We’ve had five to 10 years of drought in
Daines Calls for Expanded Market Access for Montana Beef Producers in Senate Finance Committee Hearing
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed the need to expand market access for farmers and ranchers and protect America’s beef industry. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines asked Callahan about increasing U.S. market access in China: Daines: Dr. Callahan, thank you for your years of service at USTR and your willingness to serve in this position. You will hit the ground running, which will we need at this moment here on behalf of our producers across America. I do greatly
Daines, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Improve Treatment Access for Adults With Chronic Pain
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) today introduced the “Relief of Chronic Pain Act,” which will increase access to non-opioid pain management options under Medicaid Part D for those living with chronic pain. “One in five adults in the U.S. live with chronic pain, like arthritis, nerve pain and fibromyalgia. The last thing they should have to worry about is access to safe and reliable treatments. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Cantwell to help ease the burden on those who deal with chronic pain by expanding access to non-opioid therapies,” said Daines. “Opioids
Daines, Sheehy Applaud Senate Confirmation of William Mercer to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released the below statement applauding the Senate confirmation of William Mercer to serve as U.S. Judge for the District of Montana. “We congratulate William Mercer on his long-awaited confirmation to serve as U.S. District Judge for Montana. Bill will have a lasting impact on both our state and the nation, and his experience at the U.S. Department of Justice, as U.S. Attorney for Montana, and as a state legislator have uniquely prepared him for this role. We are confident Bill will continue to zealously defend the rule of law and the original interpretation of the Constitution
Daines Lauds Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal in Keynote Address at the Hudson Institute
Lays Out Roadmap for Future U.S. Relations with the South Caucuses and Central Asia U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered the keynote address at the Hudson Institute’s conference on the future of U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus. Watch his remarks here. Read Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you to the Hudson Institute for inviting me to be here with you all today, and to Mike Dolan for that introduction. For more than 60 years the Hudson Institute has stood at the forefront of policy battles here in Washington and I am grateful for your work as
Daines Urges Colleagues to Support William Mercer as Federal Judge for the District of Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote to confirm William Mercer as U.S. Judge for the District of Montana. Watch his remarks here. Read Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you Mdm/Mr. President. I rise today to speak in support of my friend, Mr. William Mercer, and his nomination to serve as the next Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. President Trump made an excellent choice when he picked Bill, and I was thrilled to see him quickly approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Now, today,
Daines, Sheehy Applaud President Trump’s Nomination of Brian Gootkin for U.S. Marshal for Montana
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released the below statements applauding President Trump’s recent nomination of Brian Gootkin to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana. “Brian Gootkin is an exceptional choice by President Trump to serve as Montana’s U.S. Marshal. As Director of Montana’s Department of Corrections and Sheriff of Gallatin County, Brian demonstrates a sincere commitment to public safety and the rule of law, and his leadership in our state leaves no doubt that he will continue to serve the people of Montana with excellence. I look forward to his confirmation by the
Daines on Fox News: President Trump is Taking the Fight to Venezuelan Narco-Terrorists
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News to discuss President Trump’s strong response to narcotrafficking and the situation in Venezuela. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how President Trump is countering Maduro’s illegitimate regime of narco-terrorism: I’m very proud and grateful for President Trump’s bold and decisive leadership as our Commander in Chief. You can’t win by only having your defense on the field. You’ve got to put the offense on the field if you’re going to win. You think about why the President is taking this decisive action. You know, 100,000 Americans die every year because of drug overdoses. In fact, it’s the
Daines on Fox Business: “Democrats Are Mad They Lost the 2024 Election and Are Taking It Out on the American People”
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the “No Kings” rally, the trade war with China and what it means for American famers, and President Trump’s historic peace deal in Gaza. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the “No Kings Rally”: We’ve known about that for about two weeks from some of our Democrat colleagues who have quietly told us that. In fact, there’s 250 different far-left progressive groups that are part of this No Kings rally on Saturday. You can go on their website, and you can see it. Their logos are prominently displayed. As