fentanyl Archives - Senator Steve Daines

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 on Mornings with Maria: Trump is a Results-Orientated President, China Must Take Action on Fentanyl

March 26, 2025

Daines Recaps Recent China Trip, Discussions on Fentanyl, Trade WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss his recent trip to China. Daines delivered President Trump’s America First message to leaders in China last week highlighting the need to stop the flow of fentanyl precursors and protect American companies and producers. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines recapped his trip to China and emphasized the need to halt the flow of fentanyl: Well, first of all, you step back and look at the China-U.S. relationship, economically speaking, our two economies comprise about 43 percent of the total

Daines’ Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Crisis Passes U.S. Senate

March 14, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ “Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act” passed the Senate today. The bill restricts and reduces the impact of deadly fentanyl in Montana communities by permanently classifying fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act, which is reserved for drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Today, the bill passed the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support. “Under Joe Biden our border spiraled out of control and every state felt the burden, including Montana. Just last week I met with law enforcement in Gallatin County to

Daines Discusses Addiction Support at Senate Finance Committee Hearing

May 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke at a Senate Finance Committee hearing, and emphasized the rapidly increasing number of fentanyl-related deaths in Montana as a result of President Biden’s wide-open southern border. Daines also highlighted the importance of community partnerships and peer support in the addiction recovery process. Watch the exchange HERE. “I’ve spent a lot of time on the southern border, sometimes going the night shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., watching what’s happening. This vote this afternoon is a political stunt. If we’re serious about solving the crisis on the southern border, the Democrats should go down to the

Daines Talks Effects of Fentanyl, Crime in Montana

May 22, 2024

“Montana’s Tribal communities are ground zero for this destruction” U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke at a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing on the need to support law enforcement in Indian Country as they combat the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis and crime on Native American communities. Watch Daines’ opening remarks HERE. “Each time I meet with Tribal leaders from Montana, law enforcement is their top priority. Indian Country is in a crisis. Tribal leaders I have spoken with have told me they feel like they are at war. Multiple reservations in Montana have declared a state of emergency in response to

Daines on Fox Business’ Kudlow Slams Biden’s Weakness on the World Stage

November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business’ Kudlow slamming Biden’s weakness on the world stage as he focuses on appeasement and climate instead of securing the southern border. Watch the interview HERE. Daines on Biden’s Skewed Priorities Larry, just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, it did in the last 24 hours when the Biden administration lifts the sanctions so the Iraqis can buy another $10 billion of Iranian oil. Larry, you can’t make this up. As I was watching what happened today, watching that meeting in San Francisco between Xi and Biden, as he was flying across the country, he should

Daines Calls Attention to Fentanyl Crisis Wreaking Havoc on Montana Tribes

November 9, 2023

At Senate Hearing, Fort Peck Councilman Shares Testimony of Losing Loved One to Fentanyl U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke at a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing about the fentanyl coming across the open southern border and harming Montana tribes. Watch and download Daines’ opening remarks HERE. “The ongoing fentanyl crisis is devastating. It’s destroying communities, families, and Montana’s tribal communities are ground zero for this destruction. “The Montana State Crime Lab has reported a 1,000 percent increase in fentanyl-related overdoses since 2017, and Native Americans are suffering the highest overdose death rate by a massive margin—it’s not even close. In Montana, Native Americans are

Daines Effort to Crack Down on Fentanyl Crisis Included in NDAA

July 20, 2023

U.S. SENATE – U.S.Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, today announced that his “FEND Off Fentanyl Act” was officially included in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate began voting on the NDAA this week. “Enough is enough. The fentanyl that is spilling through Joe Biden’s open border and into the Treasure State is destroying our local communities,” Daines said. “I am proud that my ‘FEND Off Fentanyl Act’ was officially included in this year’s NDAA, and included my specific concerns to add transparency to President Biden’s sanctions exemptions. I am working to ensure this legislation passes the Senate and is sent to

Weekly Video Release: Flathead County Sheriff Shares Impact of Fentanyl on Community

May 31, 2023

Daines Releases Final Video in Series Illustrating Montanans Affected by Fentanyl Crisis Washington, D.C. – As fentanyl continues to devastate Montana communities, U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the final video in a series highlighting Montanans affected by the fentanyl crisis. Each week, Daines highlighted a video on his social media channels of a Montanan talking about how President Biden’s failure to secure the southern border and stop the flow of fentanyl into Montana communities affects them personally. This week, Senator Daines is highlighting the story of Sheriff Heino of Flathead County. He shares the devastating impact that fentanyl is having

Weekly Video Release: Billings Fire Captain Shares Impact of Fentanyl on Community

May 24, 2023

Daines Releases Next Video in Series Illustrating Montanans Affected by Fentanyl Crisis Washington, D.C. – As fentanyl continues to devastate Montana communities, U.S. Senator Steve Daines launched a video series highlighting Montanans affected by the fentanyl crisis. Each week, Daines will highlight a video on his social media channels of a Montanan talking about how President Biden’s failure to secure the southern border and stop the flow of fentanyl into Montana communities affects them personally. This week, Senator Daines is highlighting the story of Billings Fire Captain George Richards. Captain Richards has been a firefighter for 23 years and has spent 17 years

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