Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Years in Office

12

Bills Sponsored

613

Bills Co-Sponsored

2399

Committees

4

Steve Daines 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, MT
    (1984)

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2013-Present)

Representing Montana

Businessman

Impact & Accomplishments

Notable contributions during Steve Daines's congressional service.

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.

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