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Troy Downing

Troy Downing

RRepublicanMT-2 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency54
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
31
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
14
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 7Trade: 6Agriculture: 5Taxes: 5Foreign Policy: 3Infrastructure: 3Housing: 3Veterans: 3Economy: 2Defense: 2Technology: 1Immigration: 1Labor: 1Voting Rights: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 12Ceremonial: 10Bipartisan: 6Partisan Attack: 1Urgent: 1: 1

Statements (31)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
REAUTHORIZING THE FORT PECK RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 2000

REAUTHORIZING THE FORT PECK RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 2000 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3766-H3767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-15CeremonialTradeAgriculture
SENATE MUST ACT

SENATE MUST ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3543] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SENATE MUST ACT (Mr. DOWNING asked…

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Press Release2026-05-14Agriculture
DOWNING BILL TO EXTEND FORT PECK RURAL WATER SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION PASSES HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

DOWNING BILL TO EXTEND FORT PECK RURAL WATER SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION PASSES HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE DOWNING BILL TO EXTEND FORT PECK RURAL WATER SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION PASSES HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Image or Video Image Keegan.Bittner… Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:30 Link DOWNING BILL TO…

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Press Release2026-05-07
Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act

Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act Image or Video Image Keegan.Bittner… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:50 Link Downing Introduces the Accelerating Forest Management Act

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironment
Downing, Daines, Sheehy, and Zinke Send Letter to Bureau of Reclamation Requesting Funds to Repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal

Downing, Daines, Sheehy, and Zinke Send Letter to Bureau of Reclamation Requesting Funds to Repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal Downing, Daines, Sheehy, and Zinke Send Letter to Bureau of Reclamation Requesting Funds to Repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal Image or Video Image…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29Ceremonial
HONORING LARRY MAYER AS APRIL'S "MONTANA INNOVATOR"

HONORING LARRY MAYER AS APRIL'S "MONTANA INNOVATOR" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E387] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23BipartisanTradeHousing
NAHASDA NEEDS TO BE REAUTHORIZED

NAHASDA NEEDS TO BE REAUTHORIZED Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H3080] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NAHASDA…

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Press Release2026-04-21Foreign Policy
ICYMI: Downing, Daines, Sheehy Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office

ICYMI: Downing, Daines, Sheehy Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office ICYMI: Downing, Daines, Sheehy Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office Image or Video Image Beau.Brooks@ma… Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:51 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02),…

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Floor Speech2026-03-30CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING LESLEY ROBINSON AS A "MONTANA INNOVATOR" FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

RECOGNIZING LESLEY ROBINSON AS A "MONTANA INNOVATOR" FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E293] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-03-26Housing
Downing Introduces Native American Housing and Self-Determination Modernization Act

Downing Introduces Native American Housing and Self-Determination Modernization Act Downing Introduces Native American Housing and Self-Determination Modernization Act Image or Video Image Beau.Brooks@ma… Thu, 03/26/2026 - 17:06 Summary Legislation modernizes and reauthorizes NAHASDA, including the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING BARON STROOP AS A "MONTANA INNOVATOR" FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

RECOGNIZING BARON STROOP AS A "MONTANA INNOVATOR" FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E191-E192] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialTrade
RECOGNIZING THE INVESTITURE OF JUDGE WILLIAM MERCER

RECOGNIZING THE INVESTITURE OF JUDGE WILLIAM MERCER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E194-E195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25CeremonialEnvironment
CELEBRATING WILLIAM L. "BILL" McVEDA

CELEBRATING WILLIAM L. "BILL" McVEDA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09Partisan AttackEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR6644
LOWERING HOUSING COSTS AND ADVANCING MAIN STREET COMMUNITY BANKS

LOWERING HOUSING COSTS AND ADVANCING MAIN STREET COMMUNITY BANKS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2090-H2093] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-02-05InfrastructureAgriculture
Downing Introduces Legislation to Bolster Water Infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation

Downing Introduces Legislation to Bolster Water Infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation Downing Introduces Legislation to Bolster Water Infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Thu, 02/05/2026 - 10:12 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced a…

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Press Release2026-02-05Ceremonial
Downing Honors Montana Rodeo Legend Flint Rasmussen as “Montana Innovator”

Downing Honors Montana Rodeo Legend Flint Rasmussen as “Montana Innovator” Downing Honors Montana Rodeo Legend Flint Rasmussen as “Montana Innovator” Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Thu, 02/05/2026 - 10:11 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized rodeo legend Flint Rasmussen as a…

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Press Release2026-02-05EnvironmentHR6568
Downing Testifies in Support of Bill to Strengthen Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species

Downing Testifies in Support of Bill to Strengthen Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species Downing Testifies in Support of Bill to Strengthen Irrigation, Protect Montana Endangered Species Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Thu, 02/05/2026 - 10:07 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02)…

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Floor Speech2026-01-27CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING RODEO HALL OF FAME MEMBER, FLINT RASMUSSEN

RECOGNIZING RODEO HALL OF FAME MEMBER, FLINT RASMUSSEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E75] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20BipartisanDefenseTradeTechnologyHR5784
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WISDOM FOR INNOVATIVE SMALL ENTERPRISES ACT

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WISDOM FOR INNOVATIVE SMALL ENTERPRISES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H934-H936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesLabor
CONGRATULATING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOBCATS

CONGRATULATING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOBCATS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H228] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-12-09DefenseVeterans
Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees

Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees Downing Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees Beau.Brooks@ma… Tue, 12/09/2025 - 13:38 Image Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) announced his principle nominations to United States Service Academies for the year 2025. The application process is…

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Press Release2025-11-20BipartisanHR5784
Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote

Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote Downing’s AI-WISE Act Clears Key Committee Vote Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Thu, 11/20/2025 - 09:40 Summary Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act, was reported favorably out of the House Committee on Small Business…

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Press Release2025-11-13
Downing Statement on End of the Government Shutdown

Downing Statement on End of the Government Shutdown Downing Statement on End of the Government Shutdown Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Wed, 11/12/2025 - 20:26 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following a vote in the United States House of Representatives to reopen…

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Press Release2025-11-10BipartisanForeign PolicyVeteransHR5942
Downing Introduces Bill to Honor Fallen Heroes

Downing Introduces Bill to Honor Fallen Heroes Downing Introduces Bill to Honor Fallen Heroes National Cemetery Access Act requires all national cemeteries to be open on federal holidays Beau.Brooks@ma… Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:39 Image WASHINGTON, D.C.— Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Troy Downing…

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Press Release2025-09-09Bipartisan
Downing Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Flood Mapping

Downing Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Flood Mapping Downing Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Flood Mapping Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Tue, 09/09/2025 - 12:53 Summary Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the bipartisan Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography,…

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Press Release2025-07-22BipartisanHR4495
Downing Bill to Crack Down on COVID Loan Fraud Clears Key Committee Vote

Downing Bill to Crack Down on COVID Loan Fraud Clears Key Committee Vote Downing Bill to Crack Down on COVID Loan Fraud Clears Key Committee Vote Image or Video Image Charlie@mail.h… Tue, 07/22/2025 - 13:23 Summary Congressman Troy Downing’s (MT-02) H.R. 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27CeremonialImmigrationEnvironment
RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT COLTER LUMLEY

RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT COLTER LUMLEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27EconomyEnvironmentForeign Policy
WORK HIGHLIGHTS OF WESTERN CAUCUS

WORK HIGHLIGHTS OF WESTERN CAUCUS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1325-H1330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13Voting Rights
HONORING THELMA BAKER

HONORING THELMA BAKER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THELMA…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06Veterans
RECOGNIZING PETER ANKNEY

RECOGNIZING PETER ANKNEY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H536-H537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-01-16TaxesEnvironment
HONORING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOBCAT RODEO TEAM

HONORING MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOBCAT RODEO TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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