Senator Steve Daines, Republican from Montana

Steve Daines

Senator · Montana · Republican

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. Senator

    2015–Present

    Senator from Montana. 2 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    2013–2015

    Represented 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
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  • 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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