Zinke Announces Introduction of the A River Runs Through It Act

Introduced the A River Runs Through It Act, a public lands package for Montana.

“We can put people to work in the woods, support our timber industry, reduce wildfire risk, and keep our forests healthy while protecting public access and conserving the iconic places we cherish.”

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Zinke Receives Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Excellence in Advocacy Award

Received Excellence in Advocacy Award from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for conservation work.

“RMEF has been one of the strongest conservation partners in Montana and across the West, and I’m honored to receive this award”

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Zinke Applauds USFWS Decision on Grizzly Bears

Praised U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision giving states greater flexibility to manage grizzly bears.

“This announcement is a long time coming and very good news for many communities and the wildlife within the Yellowstone ecosystem and across bear country”

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Zinke Encourages Montana Students to Apply for 2026 Patriot Games

Encouraged Montana students to apply for 2026 Patriot Games national competition.

“This is a great chance for Montana students to compete, meet kids from all over the country, have some fun, and maybe earn a $250,000 scholarship along the way.”

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Zinke Celebrates $53.8 Million in PILT Funding Being Released for Montana Counties

Celebrated $53.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding for Montana counties.

“Public lands are meant to be managed by a multiple-use mandate that allows for public access for recreation, economic development, and conservation.”

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Zinke Introduces 2026 Great American Outdoors Act 250

Introduced Great American Outdoors Act 250 to invest $1.9 billion in national parks.

“The Great American Outdoors Act was one of the crowning achievements of President Trump's first administration and proved that conservation and economic growth can go hand in hand”

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Zinke-Led Military Sales Bill Passes House, Bolstering U.S. Manufacturing and Global Alliances

Passed Allied Defense Sales Act to streamline U.S. military equipment sales to allied nations.

“America builds the best defense equipment in the world, and our allies need it to safeguard their – and our – people and interests”

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$17.5 Million in Zinke’s Infrastructure Requests and Many More Montana Priorities Head to the Floor for a Vote

Secured $17.5 million in community project funding for Montana infrastructure in appropriations bills.

“These investments will improve water and wastewater infrastructure, strengthen transportation and public safety, support affordable housing, and deliver real results for rural communities across Montana.”

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Montana Ag Priorities and Over $4.8 Million in Zinke Requested Rural Infrastructure Funding Passes the House in the FY27 Ag Appropriations Bill

Secured $4.8 million in rural infrastructure funding in FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Act.

“I’ve made it a priority to stand up for rural America and the people who keep this country fed”

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Zinke Honors The Glacier Range Riders and Brash Rodeo with Congressional Records

Honored Glacier Range Riders and Brash Rodeo with Congressional Record entries.

“Located in the Flathead Valley at the Majestic Valley Arena beside the historic Blue Moon Nite Club, the Brash Rodeo is deeply rooted in the community.”

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Zinke Celebrates Relaunch of ABMC Flower Program Honoring Fallen Service Members

Celebrated relaunch of American Battle Monuments Commission flower program for fallen service members' graves.

“This started when a few concerned families of veterans walked into my office asking why Americans could no longer easily honor their fallen heroes overseas”

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Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces More Than $25 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for Montana

Announced $25 million in Federal Aviation Administration airport infrastructure grants for six Montana airports.

“These critical investments will help maintain and improve aging and overlooked infrastructure and ensure the air transportation across our state can keep operating safely and efficiently.”

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Zinke Introduces Allied Defense Sales Act to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Strengthen Alliances

Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline allied defense equipment purchases and boost U.S. manufacturing.

“This bipartisan bill helps keep production lines hot, improves our allies’ ability to work together, and ensures the United States remains the security partner of choice for nations in the fight for freedom.”

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Farm Bill Passes House: Zinke Secures Huge Wins to Repeal Cottonwood, Support Farmers & Ranchers, Improve Wildlife Conservation

Announced House passage of Farm Bill with six Zinke provisions including Cottonwood Decision repeal.

“The Farm Bill gives farmers and ranchers the certainty they need to keep doing what they do best and keeps the communities around them strong and stable”

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

Requested federal funding to repair St. Mary Diversion Dam and Canal in Montana.

“construction and associated activities that restore or increase the capacity or use of existing conveyance facilities constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation.”

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Over $10 million in Secure Rural Schools funding headed to Montana counties

Announced over $10 million in Secure Rural Schools funding for Montana counties.

“Secure Rural Schools is a commitment to communities like ours that live with the reality of federal land ownership every day”

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Zinke Nominates 19 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling Over 100 Million Dollars

Requested $101.9 million in federal funding for 19 Western Montana infrastructure projects.

“My mission as Representative of Montana’s Western district is to listen to the front lines and make their priorities my priorities”

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Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $11.1 Million in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure and Law Enforcement in Gallatin, Beaverhead, and Missoula Counties

Announced $11.1 million in federal funding for water infrastructure and law enforcement in three Montana counties.

“Clean water and strong law enforcement, these investments are about keeping our communities safe, healthy, and prepared for the future”

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Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $2.3 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety and Water Infrastructure in Powell and Granite Counties

Announced $2.3 million in federal funding for public safety and water infrastructure in Montana counties.

“In Montana everyone has a duty, and my job is to make sure our county officials and volunteer first responders have the tools to do theirs”

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Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $5.9 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure, Law Enforcement, and First Responders in Ravalli, Mineral, and Lake Counties

Delivered $5.9 million in federal funding for infrastructure, law enforcement, and first responders in three Montana counties.

“Montana communities thrive when our infrastructure is strong and our first responders are ready for anything”

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Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $14.3 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects Across Flathead, Lincoln, and Sanders Counties

Delivered $14.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure and public safety projects across three Montana counties.

“States like Montana have been overlooked for too long, our infrastructure is aging and our law enforcement is underequipped for the massive acreage they cover.”

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Zinke, Tokuda Launch Congressional Air Medical Caucus

Launched bipartisan Congressional Air Medical Caucus to promote air ambulance services.

“Air medical transport is often the difference between life and death in rural America”

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After 30+ Years of Public Service, Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in November

Announced he will not seek reelection in November after four terms in Congress.

“It has been a great privilege to serve Montana and our great Nation as the first U.S. Navy SEAL to serve in the State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first Montanan to serve as a Cabinet Secretary. May God Bless Montana and all those who defend her.”

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Congressman Ryan Zinke visit Montana Tech, dig into the future of critical minerals in Montana

Visited Montana Tech to discuss critical minerals mining and praised Trump administration's tariff on Russian mineral imports.

“President Trump and Secretary Burgum have been in lock step with the entire Montana delegation fighting for Montana mining jobs against corrupt foreign influence and manipulation”

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Zinke Releases Statement Following the State of the Union Address

Praised Trump's economic and border security policies in State of the Union response.

“Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead with the Trump America First Agenda. After years of rising prices and stagnant wages, the economy is moving forward. Inflation is down 2 percent, GDP is up 5 percent, retirement accounts are growing, and American families are keeping more of their hard-earned paychecks.”

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