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Ryan K. Zinke

Ryan K. Zinke

RRepublicanMT-1 · Representative
52
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone9
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency40
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
26
Total Statements
13
Floor Speeches
13
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 8Foreign Policy: 6Trade: 6Taxes: 4Defense: 3China: 3Healthcare: 3Infrastructure: 3Labor: 2Crime & Justice: 2Gun Policy: 2Housing: 1Israel: 1Economy: 1Agriculture: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 13Ceremonial: 10Bipartisan: 3

Statements (26)

Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialTradeVeterans
RECOGNIZING THE GLACIER RANGE RIDERS AND THEIR GROWING IMPACT ON THE FLATHEAD VALLEY AND THE STATE OF MONTANA

RECOGNIZING THE GLACIER RANGE RIDERS AND THEIR GROWING IMPACT ON THE FLATHEAD VALLEY AND THE STATE OF MONTANA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E480] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialHealthcareTrade
RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC LEGACY OF THE BLUE MOON NITE CLUB

RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC LEGACY OF THE BLUE MOON NITE CLUB Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialHealthcareGun PolicyTrade
RECOGNIZING THE BRASH RODEO AND ITS CONTINUED CONTRIBUTION TO PRESERVING MONTANA'S HERITAGE

RECOGNIZING THE BRASH RODEO AND ITS CONTINUED CONTRIBUTION TO PRESERVING MONTANA'S HERITAGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E459] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Press Release2026-05-15
Newsletter (May 15, 2026)

Newsletter (May 15, 2026) Newsletter (May 15, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101647 c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:23 May 21, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-05-14EconomyCrime & JusticeTechnology
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING AI SCHELLINGER

RECOGNIZING AND HONORING AI SCHELLINGER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E447] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY AND LASTING IMPACT OF GEORGE OSTROM

RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY AND LASTING IMPACT OF GEORGE OSTROM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E370] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-17
Newsletter (April 17, 2026)

Newsletter (April 17, 2026) Newsletter (April 17, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101639 c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:27 May 21, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-04-15CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING ARTEMIS II MISSION ENGINEERS DANIEL BACA AND JEREMIAH HALL

RECOGNIZING ARTEMIS II MISSION ENGINEERS DANIEL BACA AND JEREMIAH HALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E328] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-04-03
Newsletter (April 3, 2026)

Newsletter (April 3, 2026) Newsletter (April 3, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101611 c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 04/03/2026 - 11:30 May 21, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-03-27CeremonialGun PolicyEnvironmentTrade
RECOGNIZING THE GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IN DEER LODGE, MONTANA IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250TH

RECOGNIZING THE GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IN DEER LODGE, MONTANA IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250TH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E283-E284] From…

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Press Release2026-03-13
Newsletter (March 13, 2026)

Newsletter (March 13, 2026) Newsletter (March 13, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101592&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:43 March 23, 2026

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Press Release2026-03-06
Newsletter (March 6, 2026)

Newsletter (March 6, 2026) Newsletter (March 6, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101534&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:06 March 10, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHRES1099
REAFFIRMING IRAN REMAINS THE LARGEST STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM

REAFFIRMING IRAN REMAINS THE LARGEST STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2392-H2395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24CeremonialTrade
RECOGNIZING THE WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING IN BUTTE, MONTANA IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250TH

RECOGNIZING THE WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING IN BUTTE, MONTANA IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S 250TH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E158-E159] From the…

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Press Release2026-02-06
Newsletter (February 6, 2026)

Newsletter (February 6, 2026) Newsletter (February 6, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101487&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:23 March 10, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING CHARLES RUSSELL ABELL

HONORING CHARLES RUSSELL ABELL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E90] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-01-30CeremonialEducation
HONORING DONNA STAGEMAN ROBERTS

HONORING DONNA STAGEMAN ROBERTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E84-E85] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-01-23
Newsletter (January 23, 2026)

Newsletter (January 23, 2026) Newsletter (January 23, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101473&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 01/23/2026 - 13:25 March 10, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHRES1009HJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Press Release2026-01-16
Newsletter (January 16, 2026)

Newsletter (January 16, 2026) Newsletter (January 16, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101468&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 13:16 March 10, 2026

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Press Release2026-01-09
Newsletter Letter (January 9, 2026)

Newsletter Letter (January 9, 2026) Newsletter Letter (January 9, 2026) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101416&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 01/09/2026 - 13:18 March 10, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-12-12
Newsletter (December 12, 2025)

Newsletter (December 12, 2025) Newsletter (December 12, 2025) https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/view_newsletter.aspx?id=101350&c=MT01RZ Jacob.Gruber@m… Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:21 March 10, 2026

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Press Release2023-05-10BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyHousing
Zinke (R-MT), Peltola (D-AK) and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Public Lands and Improve Collaboration Between Feds and…

Zinke (R-MT), Peltola (D-AK) and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Public Lands and Improve Collaboration Between Feds and Gateway Communities Zinke (R-MT), Peltola (D-AK) and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Public Lands and Improve Collaboration…

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Press Release2023-03-29TaxesForeign PolicyChinaHR1
Congressman Zinke Votes to Lower Energy Costs for Montana

Congressman Zinke Votes to Lower Energy Costs for Montana Congressman Zinke Votes to Lower Energy Costs for Montana Colton.Snedeco… Wed, 03/29/2023 - 12:13 Image (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in support of H.R. 1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act. This…

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Press Release2023-03-28EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland

Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland Colton.Snedeco… Tue, 03/28/2023 - 15:22 Image Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland for Propping up China for Critical Minerals (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today,…

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