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August 8, 2025
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.

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August 4, 2025
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.

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July 22, 2025

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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July 22, 2025

Today, Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act, was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives.

Issues: Congress Economy

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July 22, 2025
Rep. Troy Downing (R., Mont.) is rolling out legislation to reverse what he calls “the Biden administration’s nonsensical war on American energy.”

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July 18, 2025
Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following passage of Republicans’ Department of Defense Appropriations bill which includes two amendments sponsored by Congressman Downing.
Issues: Congress Veterans

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July 18, 2025
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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July 10, 2025

Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01), along with U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, today introduced a bicameral resolution disapproving and removing the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA). The Miles City RMPA effectively ends future coal leasing within the Miles City Field Office planning area, which will have an adverse impact on Montana’s jobs, economy, and energy security. 


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July 3, 2025

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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June 25, 2025
Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 725, the Crow Revenue Act, was reported favorably out of the House Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support, taking a critical step toward becoming law. The bill is now eligible for consideration before the full House of Representatives.