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Rural America is primed for an entrepreneurial renaissance | Rep. Troy Downing
August 26, 2025
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Billings Gazette

Rural America is primed for an entrepreneurial renaissance. A recent study ranked Montana as the state with the best opportunities for startups.

Issues: Congress Economy
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Rep. Troy Downing is “pretty bullish” on Trump reaching an agreement with Putin at Alaska meeting
August 18, 2025
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Just the News

“I think if there’s one person on this planet that can solve this problem right now, it’s Donald Trump”: Rep. Troy Downing weighs in on Trump’s historic meeting with Putin on Friday.

 
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Evening Edition: The Role of Coal in the AI Era
August 13, 2025
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Fox News Radio
In the energy-rich state of Montana, Republican members of both the House and Senate are proposing a plan to remove restrictions on coal mining that were put in place by the Biden administration.
Issues: Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy
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Trump’s BOLD ACTION praised by GOP lawmaker: ‘Send in the troops’
August 13, 2025
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Fox Business

Rep. Troy Downing, R- Mont., praises President Donald Trump for his D.C. crime crackdown, the debt deficit and the administration’s energy efforts. 
 

Watch Congressman Downing's full interview HERE.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy
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Could Coal Development Ease Property Tax Burden While Funding Montana Schools?
August 8, 2025
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State officials invoke constitutional mandate in letters to BLM, arguing federal coal restrictions violate duty to maximize trust land revenues

Western Montana News
State coal tracts in eastern Montana’s Miles City Field Office region account for an estimated 95% of Montana’s mineable coal reserves, according to DNRC. However, federal and state coal deposits are often located adjacent to each other and cannot be developed unless both parcels are accessible.
Issues: Congress Natural Resources Energy
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Op-Ed: The One Big Beautiful Bill Provides Food Security and National Security
August 4, 2025
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Northern Ag Network
As a cattle rancher in Phillips County, I understand the challenges of running a family-owned ranch and why it’s important for family-owned small businesses to have certainty in policies that affect businesses.
Issues: Congress Natural Resources
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Downing Bill Gives Prosecutors More Time to Pursue $200 Billion in COVID Fraud
July 22, 2025
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Montana congressman's legislation extends statute of limitations to prosecute pandemic program fraud from five to 10 years

Western Montana News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill authored by Montana Congressman Troy Downing to crack down on COVID-era loan fraud cleared a key committee vote Tuesday, advancing legislation that would give prosecutors more time to pursue criminals who exploited pandemic relief programs.

The House Committee on Small Business voted favorably on H.R. 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, which Downing introduced with Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), with bipartisan support. The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

Issues: Congress Economy
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside Rep. Troy Downing's plan to unleash American coal
July 22, 2025
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Washington Reporter
Rep. Troy Downing (R., Mont.) is rolling out legislation to reverse what he calls “the Biden administration’s nonsensical war on American energy.”
Issues: Congress Natural Resources Economy Energy
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Congressman warns CBDCs 'border on Orwellian,' an intrusion into personal life
July 18, 2025
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Fox Business
Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., discusses the significance of three new cryptocurrency bills passed by Congress on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Issues: Congress Economy
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U.S. Rep. Downing talks with MTN about 'Big Beautiful Bill' and other issues
June 18, 2025
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KRTV
U.S. Representative Troy Downing of Montana stopped in Great Falls on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He talked with with MTN's Tim McGonigal about a wide range of issues, including President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and it's potential impacts on Medicaid and public lands access.
Issues: Congress Economy