Mr. President, today, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of confirming Katie Lane to serve as the next judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. I have known Katie a long time. In fact, she attended kindergarten through 12th grade in my hometown of Bozeman. In fact, we went to the same high school. I was a little ahead of her. We are both Bozeman High Hawks.
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Steve Daines
Senator · Montana · Republican
Steve Daines
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In fact, it was 4 years ago that the Supreme Court ruled that there is no Federal constitutional right to abortion and overturned Roe v. Wade in a landmark 6-3 decision that altered the landscape of the pro-life movement forever. Reflect for a moment on how things would be different today if the Court had decided otherwise.
Biography
Steve Daines, a former business executive born and raised in Montana, was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Montana in 2014. He prioritizes public land stewardship, economic growth, and support for veterans. Daines played a key role in passing the Great American Outdoors Act to secure permanent funding for national parks and serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He is known for advocating policies that reflect Montana’s outdoor heritage and rural economy, focusing on practical solutions that address his constituents’ needs.
Education
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT1984
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2015–PresentSenator from Montana. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2013–2015Represented Montana (at-large district) for 1 term.
Businessman
Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources6%
International Affairs5%
Energy4%
Taxation4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Steve Daines's record in Congress.
Great American Outdoors Act
Co-sponsored and helped pass the Great American Outdoors Act, fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Wildfire Disaster Funding
Secured reforms to federal wildfire disaster funding to treat wildfires like other natural disasters in federal budgeting.
Keystone XL Pipeline Advocacy
Led efforts in Congress to advance and support the Keystone XL pipeline project for energy infrastructure.
Methamphetamine Prevention Funding
Helped secure increased federal funding for methamphetamine prevention and enforcement programs in Montana.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Finance
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