Daines, Sheehy, Downing, Zinke Introduce Bicameral Resolution Removing Harmful Miles City RMPA
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
Daines, U.S. Forest Service Chief Work to Protect Montana Forests & Combat Catastrophic Wildfires
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Daines today spoke with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed Daines’ provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to increase timber sales and improve forest management practices. Daines also stressed the urgent need to fix the disastrous 9th Circuit Cottonwood decision and end burdensome litigation that holds up important projects. The conversation focused on ensuring Montana’s forests are healthy, resilient, and protected — all while promoting good-paying timber jobs and safeguarding communities across the state. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines discussed the implementation of the increased timber harvest goals: Daines: ChiefSchultz on the 4th of
Daines Previews Meeting With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Fox: “It is Time for Regime Change in Iran”
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox ahead of his meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the importance of regime change in Iran and President Trump’s peace through strength policy. Watch the full interview HERE Daines on New Sanctions Implemented on Iran: You cannot deal with a regime that talks daily about death to America, wants to see Israel and America wiped off the map, there’s got to be change. This needs to be driven by the Iranian people. This is not about a combat operation from the United States. This is about the Iranian people
Daines Secures Commitments from Trump Nominees to Support Montana Mining & Energy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with David Eisner, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, and Lanny Erdos, nominee to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed Montana’s energy priorities, including support for mining and ending unfair trade practices related to the Stillwater Mine and the Montana-Alberta transmission Tie Line. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines praised the Trump administration’s support of Montana coal mines: Daines: Congratulations to the nominees for considering these important roles. I also want to invite each of
Daines on Fox Business: Republican Rescissions Package Will Reduce Federal Spending
“Laughable that Chuck Schumer is Calling Spending Cuts a Threat to America” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the importance of federal spending cuts in the upcoming rescissions package and the need for possible regime change in Iran. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Schumer’s attacks on the rescissions package: Well, look, we’ve got to capitalize on the great work the DOGE team did to find ways to reduce federal spending. It’s laughable to think that Chuck Schumer is calling this toxic and a grave threat to America. But keep in mind, this is about
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge USTR to Address Unfair Trade Practices on Montana-Alberta Tie Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8th, 2025 Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge USTR to Address Unfair Trade Practices on Montana-Alberta Tie Line U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer drawing attention to trade barriers on the Montana-Alberta Tie Line (MATL). “We write to call to your attention ongoing and escalating discriminating trade practices imposed by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) against Montana energy firms trading in the Alberta electricity market. If unaddressed, these measures may impose significant economic harm on
Daines: “The Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Montana”
Will Join President Trump at White House as President Signs Daines Priorities Into Law U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines will join President Trump at the White House today for the signing of the Big Beautiful Bill, which includes an enormous list of Daines priorities. The legislation also prevents the largest tax increase in American history, makes the tax cuts permanent and provides funding for border security and the military. “The Big Beautiful Bill is a win for Montana and there is no better way to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day than with the signing of this legislation. The Big Beautiful
Daines Applauds Senate Passage of Big Beautiful Bill
“We Delivered on Our Promise to Support Trump’s America First Agenda” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after the passage of the Senate reconciliation bill. “The American people were clear in November that they were ready for change. Today we delivered on our promise to support President Trump’s America First agenda. The Big Beautiful Bill secures the border, strengthens our national security, unleashes American energy, reduces wasteful spending and cuts taxes for working families. Montanans will be better off because of this bill and I was proud to support it,” said Daines. ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins
Daines, Senate Republicans Prevent the Largest Tax Increase in American History
Major Daines Tax Priorities Included in Big Beautiful Bill U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today lauded the inclusion of several of his biggest tax priorities in the Senate reconciliation bill. The Big Beautiful Bill includes Daines’ provision to make President Trump’s 20-percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent, as well as permanency for the New Markets Tax Credit and estate tax relief. “Making President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent has been one of my top priorities this Congress. My bill, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, made the small business deduction permanent and prevented a $4.6 trillion dollar tax increase