U.S. Representative for Montana’s 2nd District
Troy Downing
Position · +0.65
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Water Resources Development
- Native Americans
- Age
- 59
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- IMichael D. Eisenhauer$296K
- DBrian James Miller$19K
- DSam Lux$15K
Bottom line
Where Downing has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Financial Services · 28th in seniority on the majority side
- Natural Resources · 25th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1190 Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7250 To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. · Became law
- H.R. 726 Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 3959 Protecting Private Job Creators Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Downing’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Downing breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Downing voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Downing broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Water Resources Development Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 11, 2026 | To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Downing is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
DOWNING’S FLOODPLAIN ENHANCEMENT AND RECOVERY ACT PASSES SENATE
Announced Senate passage of Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act to streamline ecosystem restoration projects.
“I applaud Senators Daines and Murray for getting this commonsense, bipartisan bill through the Senate. FEMA’s No-Rise Rule is blocking critical conservation work in Montana and across the country.”
Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Celebrated Senate passage of bill expanding capital access for rural small businesses.
“Rural small businesses are essential to communities across Montana, but too many still face unnecessary barriers when trying to access capital.”
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActEconomics and Public FinanceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1190
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Congressman Downing Honors Denton Educator Ty Neal as September “Montana Innovator”
Honored agricultural mechanics teacher as Montana Innovator for September.
“for the month of September. Conducted in partnership with the Montana 250th Commission, the initiative highlights outstanding Montanans ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Each month features a different theme, with September recognizing achievements in education and academia. Read the full recognition below:”
EducationAI-read
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President Trump signed his bill extending Fort Peck Rural Water System authorization through 2028.
“I’m proud that the President has signed my bill, H.R. 7250, into law. This legislation will help keep critical water projects moving forward and provide greater certainty for families and communities across northeastern Montana.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7250
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Introduced bill to expand access to capital markets by creating alternative accredited investor status routes.
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9574
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act passed both chambers of Congress and heads to president's desk.
“Today, S. 240, the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025, passed the U.S. Senate. This legislation gives the Crow Tribe greater flexibility to develop critical water infrastructure and keep long-overdue projects moving forward on the reservation. We must continue honoring our commitments to the Crow…”
Native AmericansAI-read
Mentions S. 240
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Downing voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 6 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Downing’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
27 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 26 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (2)
1 technical · 1 Montana-specific
- H.R. 7250 To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.Reauthorizes the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. AI-readBecame law Sep 25, 2026 · Water Resources DevelopmentTechnical
- H.J.Res. 104 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".Overturns Bureau of Land Management rule restricting coal leasing in eastern Montana. AI-readBecame law Dec 11, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLocal or single-entity · Montana
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 179 (median 289), 62 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Finance and Financial Sector, Water Resources Development, Native Americans.
- H.R. 8682 Accelerating Forest Management ActAccelerates forest management practices on federal or private lands. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10222 No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities ActImmigration · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9574 Informed Investor Access ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8726 PARTNERS Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8745 Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization ActWater Resources Development · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8092 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 6256 Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7250 To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.Reauthorizes the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Became law
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 67% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 75% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 67% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 27 | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 44% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 83% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 63% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 0% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Downing voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
- RCraig A. GoldmanTX-1296%agreement
- RVirginia FoxxNC-596%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Downing most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Downing’s campaign raised $2.1M: $1.2M (58%) from individuals and $682K (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $650K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Downing
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 209.
- Pricewaterhousecoopers Political Action Committee I Corporate PAC
- Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Membership group PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Downing this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MT-2Republican2025–present
Seat
- State
- Montana
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3211
1529 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Billings, Helena
- Website
- downing.house.gov
- reptroydowning
- reptroydowning
Elsewhere
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