Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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
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CONGRESSMAN DOWNING'S CROW TRIBE WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT AMENDMENTS ACT PASSES HOUSE
Announced House passage of bill updating Crow Tribe water rights settlement.
“Access to clean and reliable water is critical for the Crow Tribe and the communities it serves.”
Native AmericansAI-read
Mentions S. 240
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Announced Senate passage of bill extending Fort Peck rural water system authorization through 2028.
“Access to clean, reliable water is essential for families and communities across northeastern Montana.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 7250
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ICYMI: DOWNING OP-ED IN THE WASHINGTON REPORTER — THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IS IN NEED OF REFORM
Published op-ed calling for reform of the Affordable Care Act due to rising costs.
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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DOWNING INTRODUCES NO HUD FUNDING FOR SANCTUARY CITIES ACT
Introduced bill to deny HUD funding to sanctuary cities that refuse immigration enforcement cooperation.
“If a sanctuary city is not complying with federal law, we should not allocate American taxpayers’ hard-earned money to those areas.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10222
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DOWNING VISITS DRY-REDWATER REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY, HIGHLIGHTS PROGRESS ON H.R. 8745
Visited Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority to discuss progress on rural water system legislation.
“Eastern Montana has waited far too long for clean and reliable water.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 8745