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HR6788Referred to Committee

Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Troy Downing
Troy Downing
Republican · MT · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (552 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000634

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-12-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-12-17

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-17

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely protect or manage public lands in Montana for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation purposes. It probably addresses conservation of wildlife and natural resources while balancing the interests of sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts who use public lands. The specific details would determine whether it expands access to certain areas, protects habitat, or adjusts hunting and fishing regulations.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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