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Daines Highlights Importance of Fort Belknap Water Settlement, Tribal Law Enforcement In Indian Affairs Hearing

July 17, 2025

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

Daines in Senate Finance Committee: CBO Is “Getting It Wrong” on Republicans’ Tax Cut Package

June 12, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. The two discussed the importance of passing the tax cut package, the next steps in combatting global trade barriers, and the need to halt the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines opened by calling out the Congressional Budget Office for inaccuracy: Daines: Secretary Bessent, good to have you here today. I can’t help it, as I was listening to my colleagues across the dias here, as you reminded them… you can’t be shoveling trillions of dollars of

Daines, Smith, Larsen, Zinke Introduce Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Montana’s Tribal Communities

June 5, 2025

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 Newsmax: “I’m Hopeful that Because of President Trump’s Strong Leadership, We’re Going to See Some Concessions from the Chinese”

May 8, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Newsmax’s National Report today to talk about the work he and Ambassador David Perdue are doing to halt the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to the U.S., as well as his hopes for upcoming trade talks with China. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines praised President Trump for nominating David Perdue as Ambassador to China: Let me compliment President Trump by selecting, nominating David Perdue to be the next ambassador to China. Truly, there’s not a better leader to be our ambassador to China than David Perdue. David Perdue and I were both working

Daines Joins Fox Business, Praises Trump for Restoring American Strength Abroad

May 1, 2025

Discusses Ukraine Critical Minerals Deal, Fentanyl Precursors from China U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox Business today to discuss President Trump’s historic minerals deal with Ukraine, as well as the need to reduce trade barriers and expand market access abroad. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines praised President Trump’s critical minerals deal with Ukraine: “I think this is another great win by President Trump, and congratulations to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for getting this deal signed. Look, Ukraine is rich in these critical minerals that we need. And remember, there’s dependencies on places like China and Russia for these critical

Daines, USTR Greer Discuss Expanding Market Access for Farmers and Ranchers

April 8, 2025

Urges Administration to Secure Concessions from Trading Partners to Protect and Grow American Jobs and Increase Market Access for Farmers, Ranchers, and Manufacturers U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed the goals of President Trump’s trade agenda, and Daines highlighted the need to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors from China and make sure American producers have expanded market access around the globe. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines: Ambassador Greer, welcome to Capitol Hill. I share the President’s determination to end these unfair trade practices,

Daines Introduces Trump Nominee for Ambassador to China David Perdue at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

April 4, 2025

“We need an ambassador who is clear-eyed about the geopolitical realities we face…that person is David Perdue” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced David Perdue as President Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to China. Senator Daines and former Senator Perdue share a background in business that led them both to work extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically in China. Daines and Perdue were elected to the U.S. Senate together in 2014. Watch Daines’ introduction HERE. Daines remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen and fellow members of the committee. It’s my honor to introduce a good

Senator Daines Meets with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng

March 24, 2025

BEIJING, CHINA – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing. The following is attributable to Daines Spokesperson Rachel Dumke: “Senator Daines welcomed today’s meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng. The Senator voiced President Trump’s ongoing call for China to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors and expressed hope that further high-level talks between the United States and China will take place in the near future.” ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Rachel Dumke

Senator Daines Meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

March 24, 2025

BEIJING, CHINA – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. The following is attributable to Daines Spokesperson Rachel Dumke: “Senator Daines appreciated Premier Li for meeting with the CEOs of seven American companies who shared their decades-long commitment to doing business in China as well as their current challenges. The Senator also emphasized President Trump’s call for decisive action from China to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors and to end their devastating impact on the American people.” ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Rachel Dumke

On Fox News Daines Discusses Upcoming Trip to China As Well As President Trump’s Tough Actions on Venezuelan Gangs and Houthi Terrorists

March 17, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News’ Harris Faulkner for a live interview in studio. They discussed how President Trump is cracking down on Venezuelan gangs, including those in Montana, and the President’s strong actions to counter Houthi terrorists. Daines also previewed his upcoming trip to China, where he’ll address the deadly flow of fentanyl into the U.S. and market access for Montana producers. Watch the full clip HERE. Daines and Faulkner talked about how Biden’s open southern border enabled violent gang members to flood American communities: Daines: Would you ever think they’re right there in Montana? Our local law

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