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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":"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 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 Veterans","detail":"Image Downing Applauds Passage of Funding for Montana Infrastructure, Sentinel Program January 22, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 . H.R. 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. Issues : Congress Veterans Image Downing Introduces Bill to Honor Fallen Heroes November 10, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Tro","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues/veterans","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Community project funding requests submitted for fiscal year 2027 by Congressman Troy Downing will appear below. Submissions will be listed in alphabetical order. Additional submissions are expected.","detail":"Arnold Drain Flood Mitigation Project Recipient: City of Billings Location: 316 N. 26th Street, Billings, MT, 59101","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Economy Education Energy Health Natural Resources Veterans","source_url":"https://downing.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Co-sponsored the STABLE Act of 2025 (HR 2392), establishing federal stablecoin payment regulation (Bill: hr2392-119)","detail":"The STABLE Act of 2025 (HR 2392) establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoin regulation, requiring issuers to maintain 1:1 reserves in cash or cash equivalents and obtain federal or state approval.","source_url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2392","source_date":"2025-03-20"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Sponsored or co-sponsored HJ Res 25 — repealing IRS DeFi crypto broker reporting rule","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi crypto brokers to report digital asset transactions. 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