U.S. Senator · R · Montana
Steve Daines
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 320 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 168
- Speeches
- 5
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Daines puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Daines's work here shows up as 72 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 floor speeches, tied to 3 documented commitments.
72 bills·3 speeches
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Promote Domestic Energy Production — Supports policies that facilitate and streamline domestic energy production, particularly hydropower and mineral extraction, while ensuring state revenue sharing.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize Hydropower Licensing
- Ensure State Mineral Revenue Sharing
- Increase Criminal Penalties for Taxpayer Information Disclosure
The record (111)
- Bill authoredRestoring State Mineral Revenues ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredA bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredA bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredHydropower Licensing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredA bill to reinstate the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-06-12
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Latest action 2026-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredHydropower Licensing Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-10
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Daines's work here shows up as 49 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 2 documented commitments.
49 bills·1 speech
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Protect Public Lands Access — Advocates for the responsible management and conservation of public lands and natural resources, ensuring access for recreation and traditional uses.
- Support Montana's Water Infrastructure — Champions legislation to reauthorize and fund critical water infrastructure projects in Montana, including regional systems and tribal water rights settlements.
Commitments tracked here
- Commemorate Public Lands and Recreation Events
- Reauthorize Water Resources Development
The record (58)
- Bill authoredFort Peck Water System Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredDry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization ActLatest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredCooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-07-14
- Bill authoredMontana Sportsmen Conservation ActLatest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredGateway Community and Recreation Enhancement ActLatest action 2022-05-11
- Bill authoredLower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-15
Health care
Extensive record
Daines's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
Go deeper on health care
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Access to Telehealth and Behavioral Health
The record (49)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredExpanded Telehealth Access ActLatest action 2023-09-21
- Bill cosponsoredPhysical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredExpand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now ActLatest action 2025-12-16
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredHeat Workforce Standards Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredTelehealth Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-28
- Bill authoredTelehealth Expansion Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-19
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Daines's work here shows up as 23 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
23 bills
Go deeper on justice & civil rights
Their stated view
- Uphold Native American Rights — Works to address issues impacting Native American communities, including water rights settlements, revenue acts, and awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Tribal Water Rights
The record (20)
- Bill authoredCrow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-03
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Firearm Access ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Police Department Parity ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredCrow Revenue ActLatest action 2026-08-05
Defense & security
No records matched yet
Daines has stated a position on strengthen central asia ties, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on defense & security
Their stated view
- Strengthen Central Asia Ties — Advocates for deepening diplomatic and economic relationships between the United States and the countries of Central Asia.
What Daines stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Protect Public Lands Access
Advocates for the responsible management and conservation of public lands and natural resources, ensuring access for recreation and traditional uses.
- 02Environment
Support Montana's Water Infrastructure
Champions legislation to reauthorize and fund critical water infrastructure projects in Montana, including regional systems and tribal water rights settlements.
- 03Economy
Promote Domestic Energy Production
Supports policies that facilitate and streamline domestic energy production, particularly hydropower and mineral extraction, while ensuring state revenue sharing.
- 04Justice
Uphold Native American Rights
Works to address issues impacting Native American communities, including water rights settlements, revenue acts, and awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
- 05Defense
Strengthen Central Asia Ties
Advocates for deepening diplomatic and economic relationships between the United States and the countries of Central Asia.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Economy
Modernize Hydropower Licensing
Pledge to make hydropower licensing more affordable and efficient, and to extend construction timelines for certain projects.
Where it stands: A bill sponsored by Senator Daines to extend construction timelines for certain hydropower projects became Public Law No: 119-90.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHydropower Licensing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Latest action 2026-05-11
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredHydropower Licensing Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.Latest action 2015-09-09
- Bill authoredCommunity and Hydropower Improvement ActLatest action 2023-07-19
- Bill authoredA bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.Latest action 2015-09-09
- Bill authoredSun River Hydropower Authorization ActLatest action 2022-11-07
- Economy
Ensure State Mineral Revenue Sharing
Introduces legislation to require federal agencies to allow mineral mining consistent with approved plans and ensure states receive their share of mineral revenues.
Where it stands: Senator Daines has sponsored multiple bills this Congress, including the 'Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act' (S. 3317), which directly addresses state mineral revenue sharing and is currently undergoing committee hearings, and two bills regarding the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification (S. 3318, S. 3319) which address consistent mineral mining.
On the record: 22 bills · 3 speeches
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRestoring State Mineral Revenues ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredA bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredA bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredA bill to reinstate the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-06-12
- Bill authoredA bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam.Latest action 2015-09-09
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process".Latest action 2024-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredHEATS ActLatest action 2026-07-15
- Justice
Support Tribal Water Rights
Works to advance and amend water rights settlements for Native American tribes, including the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement.
Where it stands: Senator Daines sponsored the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025, which directly addresses the promise and is currently held at the desk in the Senate.
On the record: 23 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCrow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-03
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Firearm Access ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Police Department Parity ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredCrow Revenue ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Health
Expand Access to Telehealth and Behavioral Health
Advocates for legislation to expand access to telehealth services and grow the behavioral health workforce to address healthcare needs.
Where it stands: Senator Daines has sponsored multiple iterations of the 'Expanded Telehealth Access Act' and the 'Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act', with the most recent versions from 2026 and 2025 respectively, which are still pending in committee.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredExpanded Telehealth Access ActLatest action 2023-09-21
- Bill authoredExpanded Telehealth Access ActLatest action 2021-11-04
- Bill cosponsoredPhysical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredExpanded Telehealth Access ActLatest action 2026-02-11
- Bill authoredExpand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now ActLatest action 2025-12-16
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredHeat Workforce Standards Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-29
- Environment
Commemorate Public Lands and Recreation Events
Sponsors resolutions to designate specific periods, such as 'National Park Week' and 'Great Outdoors Month,' and commemorate historical events related to public lands.
Where it stands: Senator Daines has sponsored multiple resolutions designating 'National Park Week' (S.Res. 2025, S.Res. 2026) and 'Great Outdoors Month' (S.Res. 2026, S.Res. 2024, S.Res. 2023, S.Res. 2022, S.Res. 2021), all of which were agreed to in the Senate.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMontana Sportsmen Conservation ActLatest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredMontana Sportsmen Conservation ActLatest action 2024-01-09
- Bill authoredGateway Community and Recreation Enhancement ActLatest action 2022-05-11
- Bill authoredMontana Sportsmen Conservation ActLatest action 2022-06-23
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the Montana State University football team for winning the 2025 Division I Football Championship Subdivision Championship.Latest action 2026-01-27
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2025-04-10
- Environment
Reauthorize Water Resources Development
Commitment to reauthorizing and funding programs like the Cooperative Watershed Management Program and specific Montana water systems such as Fort Peck and Dry-Redwater.
Where it stands: Senator Daines has sponsored multiple bills directly addressing the reauthorization of the Cooperative Watershed Management Program and specific Montana water systems (Fort Peck and Dry-Redwater), with these bills currently advancing in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFort Peck Water System Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredDry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization ActLatest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredCooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-07-14
- Bill authoredLower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredNorthern Montana Water Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-05
- Bill authoredCommunity and Hydropower Improvement ActLatest action 2023-07-19
- Economy
Increase Criminal Penalties for Taxpayer Information Disclosure
Seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information.
Where it stands: Senator Daines sponsored a bill on 2026-06-11 titled 'A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes,' which has been referred to the Committee on Finance and is currently active.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2026-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredIRS ActLatest action 2023-11-02
- Bill authoredPutting First Responders First ActLatest action 2021-05-13
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-12-17
- Bill authoredCrow Revenue ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredBalanced Budget Accountability ActLatest action 2023-01-23
Everything here is sourced from public records — Congress.gov, the Congressional Record, and the member's own statements. Nothing is scored or ranked. How we research these profiles.