Daines, Smith, Larsen, Zinke Introduce Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Montana’s Tribal Communities
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) today announced the bipartisan “Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act” to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities. The “PROTECT Act” would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) to allow tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug trafficking. It would also allow tribal courts to execute warrants for electronic material to better combat drug traffickers and other criminals. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we’ve seen strong decisive action to secure the southern border and keep our
Daines on CNN: The President was Very Clear: We Must Prevent the Largest Tax Increase in American History
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined CNN to discuss how crucial it is to pass the Big Beautiful Bill. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines emphasized the need to prevent the largest tax increase in America’s history: The President was very clear that we simply must prevent the largest tax increase in American history, which is coming if Congress does not act. Number two, I think really the growth issues. What can we do to grow the economy? Because when we grow the economy wages increase, and we’ve also got the issue of Chinese competition. There are provisions in
Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the status of the Big Beautiful Bill, Ukraine’s latest drone strikes on Russia, and the threat of Chinese agroterrorism to the United States. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines explained how Ukraine’s shifting fighting tactics are a gamechanger: Well, it’s completely changed the dynamic of the situation because the Russians understand one thing and that’s force. But it’s remarkable what the Ukrainians pulled off. You think about these drones, each of them cost $500 to $5,000, and these drone attacks destroyed $7 billion worth of Russian aircraft. Now these are
Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Gyumri, Armenia. Senator Daines discussed U.S. critical mineral investments and regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Armenia and Azerbaijan signing a peace agreement.
Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee for the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Azerbaijan. Senator Daines discussed regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Azerbaijan and Armenia signing a peace agreement. Senator Daines also conveyed his support for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan working together to strengthen energy security in the region by allowing energy to be transferred across the Caspian Sea, which would lessen the dependence
U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
Below is a readout of Senator Daines’ meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze today. You can find a photo from his meeting here. Senator Daines also met with leaders of the opposition parties. “Senator Daines today welcomed the opportunity to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze to discuss strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations. The Senator affirmed Georgia’s crucial role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Caucasus and beyond, and he strongly encouraged Georgia to work closely with President Trump and his Administration to advance our mutual economic and security interests.”
Daines Honors Montanan Charlie Dowd at Butte VA Clinic Renaming Ceremony
U.S. SENATE – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Steve Daines attended a ceremony at the Butte VA Outpatient Clinic, which was renamed today to the “Charlie Dowd Veteran Affairs Clinic.” Charlie Dowd passed away in March 2023 and was Montana’s last survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Dowd was an advocate for his fellow veterans and dedicated to preserving the memory of the events of World War II and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Dowd was an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and spoke for civic groups and at museums across Montana. During the course
Daines Introduces Bill to Honor Fallen Service Members, Keep National Cemeteries Open on Federal Holidays
U.S. SENATE – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill that requires national cemeteries to be open on federal holidays. The legislation will allow families and friends to visit their loved ones on special remembrance holidays, and will also allow veteran organizations to perform ceremonies like wreath-laying and memorial services on federal holidays. “Federal holidays like Memorial Day give us the opportunity to remember all those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Our national cemeteries should be open on these special days, so that family and friends can pay their respects to
Daines, Grassley, Lummis Introduce Bill to Protect Health Care for Veterans
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) today introduced a bill to hold the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) accountable and support our nation’s service members. The “Protecting Veteran Community Care Act” would strengthen the VA’s existing Community Care program and hold the VA accountable to Congress to ensure they prioritize veterans, not bureaucracy. “Our nation’s veterans have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms, and the last thing they should have to worry about is mismanagement and delays at the VA. I’m proud to work with my colleagues on