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May 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the Protecting Authority and Restoring Tools Necessary for Enforcement by Regulatory States Act of 2026, or the “PARTNERS Act of 2026,” legislation to grant states the ability to enforce existing federal Medicare Advantage (MA) plan requirements.

Issues: Congress Health

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May 7, 2026

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


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April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Larry Mayer as a “Montana Innovator” for the month of April. This initiative, conducted in conjunction with the Montana 250th Commission, features monthly spotlights on Montanans of note ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Issues: Congress

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April 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) and Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01), as well as U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, today sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation encouraging the use of funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to support repairs to the St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal.

Issues: Congress

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April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), alongside U.S.


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March 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Lesley  Robinson as a “Montana Innovator” for the month of March.


March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following his appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


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March 2, 2026
Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following Congressman Ryan Zinke’s retirement.
Issues: Congress

February 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Baron Stroop as a “Montana Innovator” for the month of February. This initiative, conducted in conjunction with the Montana 250th Commission, features monthly spotlights on Montanans of note ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Each month centers on a different theme or category—February is mining.