Senator Steve Daines discusses government shutdown concerns and the Chagos Islands on Fox Business.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Daines addresses government shutdown concerns: During a recent interview on Fox Business, U.S. Senator Steve Daines expressed opposition to another government shutdown. He emphasized the need for cooperation to pass appropriations, highlighting that recent funding for the Department of Homeland Security had already been allocated under prior agreements.
Daines on the Chagos Islands' strategic importance: In discussing international matters, Daines underscored the Chagos Islands' strategic value for military operations, particularly in relation to U.S. deterrence efforts in the Middle East and Asia. He affirmed a long-term commitment to U.S. presence there, reflecting on historical agreements made for the base's utilization.
Government funding impacts on various agencies: Daines warned that a government shutdown could disrupt essential services, particularly affecting agencies like FEMA and TSA, rather than ICE. He is advocating for a temporary measure to extend funding and avoid immediate disruptions while negotiating more permanent solutions.
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Steve Daines Fundraising
Steve Daines recently disclosed $381.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 242nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 96.6% came from individual donors.
Daines disclosed $415.2K of spending. This was the 117th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Daines disclosed $96.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 924th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Steve Daines's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Steve Daines Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steve Daines is worth $21.4M, as of January 30th, 2026. This is the 58th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Daines has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Steve Daines's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Daines.
Steve Daines Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Steve Daines:
- S.3671: A bill to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds, and for other purposes.
- S.3635: A bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
- S.3527: Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
- S.3486: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
- S.3409: Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
- S.3103: A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.
You can track bills proposed by Steve Daines on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Daines.
2026 Montana US Senate Election
There has been approximately $428,939,155 of spending in Montana US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $316,518,328 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- LAST BEST PLACE PAC ($67,632,510)
- WINSENATE ($47,002,624)
- SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND ($46,590,372)
- AMERICAN CROSSROADS ($40,230,069)
- MORE JOBS, LESS GOVERNMENT ($30,723,407)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Montana US Senate election.
