Senators Daines and Rubio advocate for ending Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions, addressing Venezuelan oil sales and EU energy regulations.
Senators Daines and Rubio Address Key Trade Issues: During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Senator Steve Daines and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the need to end Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions affecting Central Asia. Daines emphasized that these outdated regulations hinder diplomatic relations and economic opportunities.
Venezuelan Petroleum Exports and Energy Security Discussed: The senators further addressed the expansion of Venezuelan petroleum sales, including byproducts. Daines highlighted the implications of EU regulations on U.S. energy security, underlining the importance of formulating robust energy policies amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Call for Action on Trade Restrictions: Daines remarked on the necessity of revising the Jackson-Vanik restrictions to enhance U.S.-Central Asia relations. Rubio agreed, suggesting that this legislative change is crucial for fostering closer ties with these nations as they navigate a shifting geopolitical landscape.
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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.
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Steve Daines Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steve Daines is worth $21.4M, as of January 29th, 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.
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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 ActS.3486: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now ActS.3409: Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation ActS.3103: A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.
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2026 Montana US Senate Election
There has been approximately $428,988,323 of spending in Montana US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $316,566,503 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 ($30,746,582)
The rating for this race is currently “Solid R”.
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