Press Releases

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. “This year, as the U.S. and Vietnam celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the strides our two nations have taken as allies and the bright future of our partnership. I visited Vietnam in March, and have a deep appreciation for our shared interests and goals. I’m proud to introduce this resolution with Senator Merkley to recognize the importance of our strategic relationship in defense, trade, and diplomacy,” said Daines. Daines joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the growing divide between the far-left policies of some Democrat candidates and the values of everyday Americans. Daines also discussed the critical midterm election and pointed to the recent success of the Big Beautiful Bill as proof that commonsense, conservative policies are what the American people want—not the failed experiments of the radical left. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on socialist NYC mayoral candidate: The Democrat Party has left the people. They’ve moved so far left. The people of America now fear what they believe. This guy believes in

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Mr. William Kirkland, nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing. Daines emphasized the importance of ensuring Montana tribes have the federal resources they need to support law enforcement, enhance public safety, and advance long-overdue water rights settlements. The Senator welcomed Kirkland’s thoughts and expressed his commitment to working together on behalf of tribal communities across Montana. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines advocated for more resources for tribal law enforcement: Daines: Mr. Kirkland, thank you for coming before this committee today. The Assistant Secretary of Indian

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the passage of the rescissions package in the United States Senate: “The federal government is $37 trillion in debt. Today I voted to reduce waste and fraud in several federal programs so that Montanans’ taxpayer dollars are used effectively. This spending cut is a step in the right direction toward fiscal sanity and getting our country back on track, and I was proud to support it,” said Daines. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins

Discusses Need to Reduce American Dependence on Russian Minerals and Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where he spoke with Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas. The two discussed the need to decrease America’s dependence on Russian palladium and the importance of Central Asia’s natural resources. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines emphasized the need to decrease American dependence on Russian palladium: Daines: As you know, palladium is an incredibly important metal used across the U.S. manufacturing industry, but is of particular importance to the production of

Discusses Support for Israel, Natural Resources in Central Asia with Ambassador Nominee Waltz U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Michael Waltz, President Trump’s nominee to be Ambassador to the United Nations, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Daines called out the UN for their persistent allowance of antisemitism and anti-Israel policies. Daines also discussed the importance of fostering pro-growth energy policy in Central Asia.  Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines called out the UN for allowing antisemitism: Daines: Mr. Waltz, as you know, the United Nations has become a hotbed of antisemitism, a hotbed of anti-Israeli sentiment. UN employees

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) announced their bipartisan resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics passed the U.S. Senate.  The resolution recognizes America’s global leadership in quantum science and highlights the critical role that U.S. universities, laboratories, and private sector innovators play in advancing this cutting-edge field. It also celebrates the contributions of Montana’s growing optics and photonics industry, which supports quantum innovation and high-tech job growth across the state. “One hundred years ago, quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of the world and today, American innovation is carrying that legacy forward.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy issued the following statement today congratulating William Mercer on his nomination by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana: “We congratulate William Mercer on his nomination to serve as District Judge for Montana. Bill’s experience at the Department of Justice as U.S. Attorney for Montana and his fierce advocacy for the rule of law and original interpretation of the Constitution will be tremendous assets as he serves the country and the people of Montana on the federal bench. We will work diligently with Senate

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today introduced a bicameral resolution disapproving and removing the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The Miles City RMPA effectively ends future coal leasing within the Miles City Field Office planning area, which will have an adverse impact on Montana’s jobs, economy, and energy security.  “Energy security is national security, and Montana’s mining industry plays a vital role in ensuring America remains energy dominant. The Miles City RMPA halts all future coal leasing in the region