Steve Daines

Today I have the honor to recognize Jake Sanderson, Konnor Ralph, and Katie Verderber as Montanans of the Month. These three Montanans representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics have shown exemplary…

I am tired of the lies being spread around. There is a lie about what is happening here in Washington, and the lie is this: Republicans control the Presidency, the House, and the Senate, so it is on the Republicans for shutting it down…

in the final days of President Biden's administration, he quickly and quietly issued a rule that had massive impacts on Montana's economy. This happened after the election. Biden's BLM issued an amendment to the Miles City Resource…

Hydropower produces affordable, reliable, and clean baseload power in Montana and across the United States. For years, I have worked with my colleagues to grow our hydropower portfolio in creating new jobs, lowering prices, and…

What the president made clear is [he] does not want to see any cuts to beneficiaries. But to go after, he repeated over again, the waste, fraud and abuse, the waste, fraud and abuse.

What the president made clear is [he] does not want to see any cuts to beneficiaries.

It’s President Trump’s strong position that has resulted now in negotiations beginning in Geneva with Chinese leadership.

I ask unanimous consent that Lahra Walker, an Energy and Natural Resources fellow with my staff, be granted floor privileges until December 31, 2025. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the rollcall vote begin now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Meador Nomination The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Meador nomination?

I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Glass nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise today to honor an esteemed, great Montana leader: Dr. Waded Cruzado. Dr. Cruzado has served as the beloved president of Montana State University, my alma mater, since 2010. In fact, three of our four children graduated from Montana…

This was the first step to an important next step, which will be a meeting between President Xi and President Trump.

This was the first step to an important next step, which will be a meeting between President Xi and President Trump.

There is no reason the United States should be importing critical minerals that we can find right here at home.

I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Reserve funds can accomplish nothing beyond political messaging, are unnecessary, and, frankly, distract or delay the budgeting process. This amendment would, in no way, impact the great…

This is a major victory for President Trump, the United States and most importantly, Marc Fogel and his family.

with only days left in the 118th Congress, I come to the floor to fight on behalf of my rural Montana communities. S. 4444, the Crow Revenue Act, is a win for Montana, and it is one that cannot wait any longer. The bill is pretty simple…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 4444

I rise today to talk about the need to right a wrong. The National Football League and the Washington Commanders must do more to honor the Commanders' Native American heritage, as powerfully symbolized by the team's former iconic logo, and…

it has been my privilege to represent the people of Montana in Congress now for more than a decade. I have seen Congress wrestle and struggle with many challenges during my time here. I have heard my constituents voice concerns--and…

the Crow Tribe Water Settlement Amendments Act and the Crow Revenue Act both bolster tribal sovereignty, increase energy security, and we both know, fund much-needed resources on the reservation.

I will say I am disappointed that my Crow Revenue Act was not included in today's hearing.

I think it is really, really important, because you all, sometimes it feels like you are a long way away.