Senator Steve Daines criticizes Obamacare's inefficiency and high costs in a Fox Business interview, advocating for patient empowerment.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Daines critiques Obamacare: In a recent appearance on Fox Business, Senator Steve Daines discussed what he termed the failures of Obamacare, asserting that it leads to inefficiency and higher costs. "Obamacare premiums are up half again as much as private insurance," he noted, emphasizing the need for more patient choice and competition in healthcare.
Comments on government shutdown: Daines expressed hope to prevent another government shutdown, stating that cooperation is essential as key deadlines approach. He noted the urgency of passing appropriations bills and remarked, "Fingers crossed, we're going to get the work done." He views bipartisan cooperation as crucial to avoid past shutdowns.
Proposals for healthcare reform: Daines criticized the current subsidy structure in Obamacare, arguing that subsidies should be directed to consumers rather than insurance companies. He advocated for more consumer control over healthcare spending, suggesting alternatives like association health plans for groups, which he claims could lower costs.
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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 December 17th, 2025. This is the 59th 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.
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Steve Daines Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Steve Daines:
- S.3486: A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention.
- S.3409: A bill to reaffirm that the Bureau of Reclamation retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, ensuring long-term conservation of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other native aquatic species in the Yellowstone River while protecting the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project and District from undue financial and operational burdens, and for other purposes.
- S.3103: A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.
- S.3064: Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025
- S.2715: FAIR Act of 2025
- S.2704: CDFI Fund Transparency Act
You can track bills proposed by Steve Daines on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Daines.
