Daines, King “America the Beautiful Act” Passes Senate Energy Committee with Historic Bipartisan Support, Heads to Senate Floor

• June 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced that their bill, the "America the Beautiful Act," has passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and now heads to the Senate floor.

"The America the Beautiful Act is one of the greatest conservation wins of our time, and I'm thrilled to see it pass out of committee today with widespread bipartisan support. As we look forward to America's 250^th anniversary, what better way to celebrate our national parks, the crown jewels of America, than by signing America the Beautiful into law? Let's get it to the President's desk," said Daines.

"People travel from across the globe to experience the natural beauty of America's public lands. Yet, while the national parks are America's best idea, administrations across both parties have not provided adequate funding for deferred maintenance costs. Passing the America the Beautiful Act out of committee on the anniversary of America's 250^th birthday, together with my friend Senator Daines, is a feat that shows how Congress can work together, across party lines, to pass legislation in support of our collective national treasures," said King.

Background:

Daines introduced the America the Beautiful Act with Senator Angus King (I-Maine) in May 2025- read more HERE.The bill currently has 64 bipartisan cosponsors and counting.

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