U.S. Senator Steve Daines, who represents Montana and serves on several Senate committees, posted a series of messages on January 12, 2026, highlighting his support for the sheep industry, recent changes to firearm regulations, and expressing solidarity with protestors in Iran.
In a post at 15:12 UTC, Daines wrote: “Proud to support our sheep industry.”
Later that day at 18:58 UTC, he addressed firearms regulation changes: “Big win for Montanans and the Second Amendment. My provision eliminating the $200 excise tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms took effect Jan. 1 and had an immediate effect. The ATF processed 150,000+ applications in ONE day, a 5,900% surge.”
At 22:03 UTC on the same day, Daines commented on events in the Middle East: “This is a Berlin Wall moment for the Middle East. America stands with the people of Iran as they fight to restore their freedom & liberty.”
Senator Daines has served as U.S. Senator from Montana since 2015 and participates in committees focused on finance, foreign relations, energy and natural resources, and Indian affairs (official website). He maintains offices across Montana cities including Bozeman and Great Falls as well as Washington, D.C., providing constituent services such as assistance with federal agencies and veterans resources. Before entering politics, Daines worked in management roles at Procter & Gamble and as an executive at a Bozeman-based software firm.
