Steve Daines

It is important that we do not have to rely on Russia and on China for minerals and materials, that we can produce them right here in the United States, including my home State of Montana.

This gives America an incredible opportunity both from an economic viewpoint as well as national security and positive geopolitical consequences for the United States to supply more natural gas to Europe.

Unfortunately, we have seen instances where one state can interrupt and shut down projects that are necessary to other states.

We need less regulations and expedited approvals.

I believe our founding fathers anticipated this and had enumerated powers in Article 1, Section 8 on the Commerce Clause that this may be where this has to be finally decided.

Congress needs to take action on this.

What are some actions that Congress could take to refocus Section 401?

It is critical for our energy independence as a state and a nation to have a Commission that is able to approve and move quickly on our nation's priorities.

Today we will discuss Senate bill 3172, the Restore Our Parks Act, which was introduced by Senators Portman, Warner, Alexander and King on June 28th.

It is their first impression of America, and they will see our crumbling infrastructure right before them.

I think the two biggest things to help do that are one, the largest number of co-sponsors, and two, let's keep the train moving without a lot of extra baggage, even if it is baggage that all of us like and support.

This legislation addresses a topic that is very near and dear to my heart, the topic of the deferred maintenance backlog in our national parks.

I think this bill is very specific toward the deferred maintenance.

I am very glad my Senate colleagues joined me in supporting the Senate farm bill, in fact, with a very strong vote of 86 to 11. This farm bill is good news for Montana farmers and for Montana ranchers, and it is going to help to provide…

I do believe the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) presents an opportunity to strengthen our ties with our allies.

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the passage of H.R. 5895 and the adoption of amendment No. 2910 to H.R. 5895, previously agreed to amendments Nos. 2920 and 2999 be considered as having been agreed to following the adoption of…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 27; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

Should North Korea not commit to a complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization process, would you commit to walking away from the negotiating table?

It just continues to baffle me that Washington, DC., is not held accountable for a balanced budget but the States are.

for Montanans, nothing beats getting outside and getting outdoors for hunting, fishing, skiing, backpacking, snowmobiling, you name it. It is our way of life in Montana. That is why I am excited to announce that June is National Great…

I applaud CMS for yesterday announcing initiatives designed to improve the Medicaid program integrity by taking a more active role in auditing the program.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 2385 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:12 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 10 a.m.

I further ask unanimous consent that the Schatz amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and…

I would like to thank my colleagues for their work on the Legislative Branch portion of the appropriations package because, for the first time in nearly a decade--a decade--the Legislative Branch bill received floor consideration outside…