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119th Congress

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Troy Downing Headshot

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August 13, 2025
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.

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August 13, 2025

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.


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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.”