Ryan K. Zinke
U.S. Representative · MT-1 · Republican
Statements and posts
80 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Secured over $27 million for Western Montana roads, bridges, and water infrastructure projects.
“For years, rural Montana has sent its tax dollars to Washington and watched our critical infrastructure projects get pushed aside while places like Baltimore, Seattle, and Chicago got funding”
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Zinke Honors Montana World War II Home Front Pioneer Donna Roberts in Congressional Record
Honored Montana World War II home front pioneer Donna Roberts in Congressional Record.
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Announced $8 million in water infrastructure and law enforcement funding for Western Montana.
“These projects come directly from county commissioners and sheriffs who are on the front lines of their communities every day”
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Secured over $27 million for Montana roads, bridges, and infrastructure in FY26 appropriations.
“I’ve worked with county commissioners and local leaders for years on these projects, and now we’re finally securing the support they deserve”
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ICYMI: Historic $233 Million Investment in Rural Health Care Headed to Montana
Announced Montana will receive $233 million for rural health care through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
“This historic funding is a game changer for Montana’s rural communities”
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Secured over $8 million for water infrastructure and law enforcement across Montana.
“These bills reflect Montana values: strong communities, safe streets, reliable infrastructure, and access to our public lands”
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Praised Department of War action to downgrade Senator Kelly's military rank over video.
“Our resolution condemning Democrat lawmakers for releasing that seditious video was intended to hold them accountable for their actions. Secretary of War Hegseth is taking the next necessary step fulfilling his sworn duty to uphold discipline, the cornerstone of military service”
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Zinke, Daines, Sheehy Request Presidential Emergency Declaration for Northwest Montana
Requested presidential emergency declaration for Northwest Montana flooding and dam failure.
“The State of Montana needs assistance in first addressing the immediate crisis regarding the impacted dam near the city of Libby, as well as financial assistance to offset the costs of infrastructure stabilization and repair.”
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Introduced resolution condemning Democratic lawmakers for urging military disobedience.
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Zinke, Sheehy Statements on Proposed Sheep Creek Mine
Opposed fast-tracking the Sheep Creek mine project, citing local opposition and lack of transparency.
“Montana knows better than anyone there’s a right and wrong way to mine. Fast tracking a mine with overwhelming public opposition and bypassing the mechanisms that allow for transparency and accountability is the wrong way to do it.”
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Praised Trump administration's new national parks fee structure for international visitors.
“President Trump and Secretary Burgum are putting Americans first by asking foreign visitors to pay their fair share while holding entrance fees steady for the American people.”
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Discussed efforts to block public land sales from legislation.
“What's the harm of unlocking some of this so we can build affordable housing?”
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Zinke Introduces Bipartisan Strengthening Resources for Our Schools Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to place school resource officers in schools and support veterans.
“This bill is a true Montana solution: we trust our law enforcement and our veterans to protect our communities, and this legislation puts those proven protectors back in our schools to keep Montana children safe”
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Zinke Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify Successful Wildlife Crossing Program
Introduced bipartisan bill to make wildlife crossing program permanent through 2031.
“Wildlife crossings save lives and are good for healthy herds”
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Voted to reopen government and secured over $1.1 million in direct Montana project funding.
“Shutdowns are bad for America and bad for Montana. I voted to prevent this shutdown in September, and I gladly voted to end it today”
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Co-sponsored constitutional amendment prohibiting congressional pay during government shutdowns with no back pay.
“We have a constitutional duty to do our job and keep government funded”
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Zinke wants to Make Montana COOL Again, Backs Country of Origin Labeling
Co-sponsored bill to enforce country of origin labeling for beef raised and processed in the United States.
“America first means American beef first, and to me that means Montana beef first”
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Zinke Statement on President Trump Stepping in to Pay America’s Servicemembers
Praised President Trump for ensuring military servicemembers receive their paychecks during government shutdown.
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Zinke Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
Voted for a 51-day continuing resolution to extend government funding to November 21st.
“I voted for today’s 51-day continuing resolution because it gives Congress a set amount of time to tackle the remaining departmental funding bills while keeping our borders secure, our veterans healthy and government working for the American people”
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Zinke Office Schedules Mobile Office Hours Across Western Montana
Announced fall mobile office hours across rural western Montana for constituent services.
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Photos: Congressman Zinke Welcomes Montana Veterans to D.C. for Inaugural Montana Honor Flight
Welcomed Montana's inaugural Honor Flight veterans to Washington, D.C. for memorial visits.
“The coming home experience for many of our Vietnam era veterans was very different than when I came home, and one of the missions I have as a Congressman is to make sure that injustice is never repeated. It was a tremendous honor to welcome some of Montana’s own war veterans to the U.S.”
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Zinke Releases Statement on Proposed Merger of Northwestern Energy and Black Hills Energy
Supported proposed merger of Northwestern Energy and Black Hills Energy for grid strength and affordability.
“The proposed merger between Northwestern Energy and Black Hills Energy can strengthen the grid, support good-paying jobs, and deliver more affordable, reliable power across our state”
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Introduced bill to provide backpay and restore benefits to service members discharged for vaccine refusal.
“Thousands of brave men and women were stripped of their rank, pay, and honor for standing up for their personal medical freedom and constitutional rights”
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Zinke Announces the Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act
Introduced legislation to designate nearly 100 miles of Montana rivers as part of National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
“Striking the right balance between conservation and multiple use of our resources is the Montana way. These rivers support everything from family farms to fly shops, ranchers to rafters, and literally power our community”
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Zinke, Panetta, Introduces Bill to Streamline Drone Exports to U.S. Allies
Introduced bill to streamline drone exports to U.S. allies and partners.
“Our allies need advanced, American made technology on the battlefield and they need it delivered fast and efficiently”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.