{"id":13223,"name":"Troy Downing","first_name":"Troy","last_name":"Downing","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"D000634","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":17860,"party":"Republican","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/677424da0b34857ecc909077_200.jpg","website":"https://downing.house.gov/","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"MT","district":"2","city":null,"assumed_office":"2025","term_end":null,"born":"1967","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/D000634","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.396Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:05:39","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Technology","stance":"OVERVIEW","detail":"Community Project Funding (CPF) is the House term for Member-specific project  funding requests, while Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) is the Senate term. Accounts accepting CPF/CDS projects are determined by the Appropriations  subcommittee and can change each year. These are funding opportunities for a specific recipient, in a specific location, for a  specific purpose (i.e. $500,000 for the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Department to upgrade communications equipment). Applicants are encouraged to contact Downing.Appropriations@mail.house.gov as early  as possible to schedule a mandatory, 15-minute project consultation call.","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/fy27-community-project-funding-requests","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Know Before You Start","detail":"Only non-profit organizations and local, state, and Tribal governments are eligible to  submit projects. For-profit companies, individuals, and corporations are not eligible. CPFs are intended to be a one-time funding source. Successful projects may not receive funds for up to a year (or more) after the  appropriations bills are signed into law. Once a successful project is included in a final spending package, the project must  complete a grant application with the relevant agency before funds are disbursed. Projects must comply with permitting and regulatory hurdles to receive funds CPF funds cannot be used to reimburse expenses completed before final agency  approval. Some subcommittees require matching funds–please refer to guidance here . Applicants are discouraged from applying for projects that: cover salaries and benefits for employees; are for beautification purposes; involve construction of new jails, detention facilities, election facilities, or  buildings to conduct local government services Projects should have broad community support and will be required to submit letters of community support with their application CPF is a funding opportunity, not a guarantee. ","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/fy27-community-project-funding-requests","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Resources ","detail":"To view projects submitted by Congressman Downing in FY26, please visit our website:  https://downing.house.gov/services/community-project-funding FY 2027 guidance can be found here: FY27 Guidance Overview | House Committee on Appropriations - Republicans To view projects approved by the House Appropriations Committee for FY 2026, please  visit: FY26 Community Project Funding | House Committee on Appropriations - Republicans Questions or Interest in Applying?  Please contact Downing.Appropriations@mail.house.gov or call 202-225-3211","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/fy27-community-project-funding-requests","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Downing may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Please find a checklist for all required documents needed for the application packet here . Completed applications are due at the Helena District Office by 5:00 p.m. MT on October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to myles.thompson@mail.house.gov    ","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Downing may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Please find a checklist for all required documents needed for the application packet here . Completed applications are due at the Helena District Office by 5:00 p.m. MT on October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to myles.thompson@mail.house.gov    ","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Downing may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Please find a checklist for all required documents needed for the application packet here . Completed applications are due at the Helena District Office by 5:00 p.m. MT on October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to myles.thompson@mail.house.gov    ","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"More on Economy","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Law Enforcement, Infrastructure January 8, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Downing Bill to Provide Regulatory Clarity for the Fixed-Income Market Takes Next Step Toward Becoming Law December 17, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 3959, the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, was reported favorably out of the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-11 bipartisan vote, taking a critical step toward becoming law. Issues : Congress Economy Image Downing Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Rural Small Businesses Included in INVEST Act December 11, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the passage of H.R. Issues : Congress Economy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conse","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Supports Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 . This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025. Issues : Education Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote November 18, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina October 22, 2025 Press Release Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef from Argentina. Issues : Congress Education Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House Se","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Supports Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 . This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025. Issues : Education Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote November 18, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina October 22, 2025 Press Release Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef from Argentina. Issues : Congress Education Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House Se","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Supports Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 . This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025. Issues : Education Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote November 18, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina October 22, 2025 Press Release Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef from Argentina. Issues : Congress Education Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House Se","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Supports Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 . This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025. Issues : Education Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote November 18, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina October 22, 2025 Press Release Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef from Argentina. Issues : Congress Education Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House Se","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"More on Education","detail":"Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Passes House January 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Downing Supports Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting passage of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 . This bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through Fiscal Year 2026 and provide lapsed payments for 2024 and 2025. Issues : Education Image Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote November 18, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act , was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives. Issues : Congress Economy Education Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina October 22, 2025 Press Release Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import beef from Argentina. Issues : Congress Education Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House Se","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/education","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Downing Appointed to House Committee on Natural Resources March 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources . Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Energy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House September 4, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) bill, H.J. Res. 104 , passed the House","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/energy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"More on Energy","detail":"Downing Appointed to House Committee on Natural Resources March 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources . Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Energy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House September 4, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) bill, H.J. 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Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Energy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House September 4, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) bill, H.J. 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Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Energy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House September 4, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) bill, H.J. 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Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. 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Issues : Natural Resources Energy Image Downing Applauds Reversal of MATS Rule February 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Issues : Congress Energy Image Downing Applauds Preliminary Affirmative Determination in Russian Dumping Investigation February 12, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following the U.S. Issues : Congress Economy Energy Downing, Daines Bill to Unlock Montana Mining Signed into Law by President Trump December 11, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today announced that President Trump signed their bill that unlocks Eastern Montana mining into law. The bill removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will further help unleash Made-In-Montana energy. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Energy Image ICYMI: Downing, Daines Introduce Bill to Support Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species December 11, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy Image Downing Bill to Reverse Biden-Era Miles City RMPA Passes House September 4, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) bill, H.J. 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Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing Secures $2.3 Million for Shodair Children’s Hospital September 22, 2025 Press Release Like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital, is still dealing with the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted bed availability and staffing. During that time, Shodair leadership made a strong commitment to retaining employees, even taking temporary pay cuts to avoid layoffs. Issues : Congress Health Image Downing: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win for Big Sky Country July 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now eligible to be signed into law by the President in a historic victory for America and the people of Montana. 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Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing Secures $2.3 Million for Shodair Children’s Hospital September 22, 2025 Press Release Like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital, is still dealing with the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted bed availability and staffing. During that time, Shodair leadership made a strong commitment to retaining employees, even taking temporary pay cuts to avoid layoffs. Issues : Congress Health Image Downing: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win for Big Sky Country July 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now eligible to be signed into law by the President in a historic victory for America and the people of Montana. 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Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing Secures $2.3 Million for Shodair Children’s Hospital September 22, 2025 Press Release Like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital, is still dealing with the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted bed availability and staffing. During that time, Shodair leadership made a strong commitment to retaining employees, even taking temporary pay cuts to avoid layoffs. Issues : Congress Health Image Downing: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win for Big Sky Country July 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now eligible to be signed into law by the President in a historic victory for America and the people of Montana. 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Issues : Congress Health Image Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care December 29, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing Secures $2.3 Million for Shodair Children’s Hospital September 22, 2025 Press Release Like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital, is still dealing with the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted bed availability and staffing. During that time, Shodair leadership made a strong commitment to retaining employees, even taking temporary pay cuts to avoid layoffs. Issues : Congress Health Image Downing: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win for Big Sky Country July 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now eligible to be signed into law by the President in a historic victory for America and the people of Montana. 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Issues : Congress Economy Health Image Congressman Downing visits school, healthcare facility October 31, 2025 In The News The Ekalaka Eagle Congressman Troy Downing visited Ekalaka on October 23, making stops at Ekalaka Public Schools, the healthcare facility, and meeting with county officials. Issues : Congress Economy Education Health Image Downing Secures $2.3 Million for Shodair Children’s Hospital September 22, 2025 Press Release Like many healthcare organizations, Shodair Children’s Hospital, is still dealing with the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted bed availability and staffing. During that time, Shodair leadership made a strong commitment to retaining employees, even taking temporary pay cuts to avoid layoffs. Issues : Congress Health Image Downing: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Win for Big Sky Country July 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now eligible to be signed into law by the President in a historic victory for America and the people of Montana. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Eco","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/health","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"More on Natural Resources","detail":"Image DOWNING BILL TO EXTEND FORT PECK RURAL WATER SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION PASSES HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE May 14, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s bill, H.R. 7250, passed through the House Natural Resources Committee. The legislation would extend authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System through 2028, allowing critical water infrastructure construction projects to continue moving forward across northeastern Montana. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Downing, Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System May 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, helping deliver clean and reliable water to communities across eastern Montana. U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Image Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act May 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Troy Downing introduced the Accelerating Forest Management Act , legislation to codify the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categoric Issues : Congress Natural Resources Montana Congressman Troy Downing, House Natural Resources Committee Push for Endangered Species Act Reform April 29, 2026 In The News Northern Ag Network  Northern Ag Network The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973. Montana Congressman Troy Downing told Northern Ag Network’s Colton Young that while the original intent of the Act remains important, reforms are necessary. 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Issues : Congress Natural Resources Downing, Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System May 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, helping deliver clean and reliable water to communities across eastern Montana. U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Image Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act May 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Troy Downing introduced the Accelerating Forest Management Act , legislation to codify the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categoric Issues : Congress Natural Resources Montana Congressman Troy Downing, House Natural Resources Committee Push for Endangered Species Act Reform April 29, 2026 In The News Northern Ag Network  Northern Ag Network The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973. Montana Congressman Troy Downing told Northern Ag Network’s Colton Young that while the original intent of the Act remains important, reforms are necessary. 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Issues : Congress Natural Resources Downing, Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System May 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, helping deliver clean and reliable water to communities across eastern Montana. U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Image Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act May 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Troy Downing introduced the Accelerating Forest Management Act , legislation to codify the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categoric Issues : Congress Natural Resources Montana Congressman Troy Downing, House Natural Resources Committee Push for Endangered Species Act Reform April 29, 2026 In The News Northern Ag Network  Northern Ag Network The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973. Montana Congressman Troy Downing told Northern Ag Network’s Colton Young that while the original intent of the Act remains important, reforms are necessary. 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Issues : Congress Natural Resources Downing, Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Provide Clean Water to Eastern Montana, Authorize Construction of Dry-Redwater Rural Water System May 13, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater rural water system, helping deliver clean and reliable water to communities across eastern Montana. U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Issues : Congress Natural Resources Image Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act May 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, Congressman Troy Downing introduced the Accelerating Forest Management Act , legislation to codify the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categoric Issues : Congress Natural Resources Montana Congressman Troy Downing, House Natural Resources Committee Push for Endangered Species Act Reform April 29, 2026 In The News Northern Ag Network  Northern Ag Network The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973. Montana Congressman Troy Downing told Northern Ag Network’s Colton Young that while the original intent of the Act remains important, reforms are necessary. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Applauds Authorization of Sentinel Project Funding in NDAA December 10, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting the passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes the authorization of $3,847,563,000 in funding for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrence Program (Sentinel) for FY26. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) announced his principle nominations to United States Service Academies for the year 2025. The application process is open to high school juniors annually and includes a rigorous vetting process. Downing’s office received 19 submissions. Click here to learn more about the academy nomination process. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Applauds Authorization of Sentinel Project Funding in NDAA December 10, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting the passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes the authorization of $3,847,563,000 in funding for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrence Program (Sentinel) for FY26. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) announced his principle nominations to United States Service Academies for the year 2025. The application process is open to high school juniors annually and includes a rigorous vetting process. Downing’s office received 19 submissions. Click here to learn more about the academy nomination process. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. 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Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing packing USO bags January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Congressman Downing and Senator Daines at Veterans Event January 14, 2026 Photo Gallery Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing, Daines, Sheehy, Zinke Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard January 8, 2026 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Applauds Authorization of Sentinel Project Funding in NDAA December 10, 2025 Press Release Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his vote supporting the passage of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes the authorization of $3,847,563,000 in funding for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrence Program (Sentinel) for FY26. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees December 9, 2025 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) announced his principle nominations to United States Service Academies for the year 2025. The application process is open to high school juniors annually and includes a rigorous vetting process. Downing’s office received 19 submissions. Click here to learn more about the academy nomination process. 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