Tag: Troy Downing

House Passes Bill Returning $48 Million to Montana’s Rural Counties
House reauthorizes Secure Rural Schools program through 2026, delivering backpay to 32 Montana counties

Downing Bill Would Help Montana Businesses Spot AI Hype
Cost-neutral legislation aims to help Montana businesses determine when AI tools are worth adopting—and when they aren’t

Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day

Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached

When Accountability Came Back: What Pete Hegseth’s Speech Meant for Montana Veterans
One Montana veteran’s wife shares why Hegseth’s message resonated with military families

Montana’s Downing Seeks Clarity on Argentine Beef Imports as Trump Defends Trade Strategy
Republican lawmakers from cattle states request transparency on trade policy as president cites tariff benefits

Senate Passes Bill to Reverse Montana Coal Leasing Ban, Sends to Trump’s Desk
Legislation set to save nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in state revenue

Federal Approval Advances Major Mining Project Near Libby After Congressional Push
Copper and silver exploration project promises 30+ jobs while Montana delegation celebrates mining victory

Montana Republicans Blame ‘Schumer Shutdown’ as Democrats Block House Funding Bill
Senate Democrats reject continuing resolution similar to measures they’ve supported in the past

Shodair Children’s Hospital Receives $2.3 Million in COVID Employee Retention Credits After Two-Year Wait
Congressman Downing’s office helped accelerate IRS processing from nearly two years to 50 days

House Passes Permanent Reversal of Montana Coal Leasing Ban
Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Downing: Congress Must Flip the Switch on Burdensome Energy Rules
Montana congressman urges overturn of Powder River Basin coal leasing ban, unlocking 37.8 billion tons and protecting millions in school funding











