Steve Daines

Steve Daines

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Montana
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$1,758,242.92
Date of Birth
1962-08-20
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-2651
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Party History

2013
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2013
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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Steve Daines advocates for policies that lower taxes and reduce regulations to stimulate economic growth. He supports free market principles and measures that benefit businesses and job creators.

Agriculture

Conservative
Daines supports agricultural policies that benefit Montana's farmers and ranchers. He is in favor of reducing regulatory burdens and expanding market access for agricultural products.

Immigration

Conservative
Daines advocates for strong border security measures, including the construction of border walls. He supports legal immigration reforms focused on merit-based systems.

Education

Conservative
Daines supports local control over education and school choice options like charter schools and vouchers. He is in favor of reducing federal involvement in education.

Energy

Conservative
Daines favors increasing domestic energy production, including fossil fuels like coal and oil. He supports policies that reduce regulatory barriers for energy exploration and development.

Climate change

Conservative
Daines generally opposes regulations aimed specifically at reducing carbon emissions. He supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes both fossil fuels and renewables.

Healthcare

Conservative
Daines is critical of the Affordable Care Act and supports efforts to repeal and replace it. He advocates for market-based healthcare solutions and increased competition.

Housing

Conservative
Daines supports policies that increase access to affordable housing through market incentives and reducing regulatory burdens on housing development.

Transportation

Conservative
Daines emphasizes infrastructure improvements and supports federal investments in transportation, focusing on rural areas and states like Montana.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Daines advocates for strengthening veterans' healthcare and services, ensuring they receive timely and effective care. He supports measures to increase efficiency and accountability within the VA.

Voting rights

Conservative
Daines supports voter ID laws and measures aimed at ensuring the integrity and security of elections. He generally opposes federal overreach in state election systems.

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