Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
Republican · MT · 21 bills sponsored
Protecting Private Job Creators Act
# Protecting Private Job Creators Act (HR 3959) - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to restrict the federal government's ability to monitor and regulate business bank accounts and financial transactions. Specifically, it would limit which financial institutions must report customer account information to federal agencies and would raise the reporting thresholds for flagging suspicious transactions. The legislation targets regulations that require banks to report large deposits and money movements to agencies like the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect small business owners and entrepreneurs (the "job creators" referenced in the title), who argue current financial reporting rules create unnecessary compliance burdens. It would also impact banks, which currently face legal obligations to monitor and report certain transactions. The bill could also affect federal law enforcement and tax agencies that rely on financial data to detect money laundering, tax evasion, and other financial crimes. **Key Provisions & Current Status:** The bill would modify existing financial reporting requirements, though the specific changes aren't detailed in available summaries. As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. This means it's in early stages and may not advance further without committee action. *Note: This is a factual summary based on available congressional information. The policy trade-offs between regulatory burden and law enforcement capabilities remain subject to legitimate debate.*
Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act
# Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 6568 is designed to protect and restore native fish populations in the Lower Yellowstone River, a tributary of the Missouri River in Montana. The bill would establish conservation measures and likely direct federal resources toward preserving fish species in this region, particularly those that may be threatened or endangered. It would give Congress oversight authority over conservation efforts in the area and coordinate water resource management to benefit native fish populations. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This bill primarily affects Montana residents and communities along the Lower Yellowstone River, as well as stakeholders involved in water management, fishing, agriculture, and environmental conservation in the region. The legislation touches on multiple interconnected issues: protecting endangered species, managing water resources, and overseeing federal conservation programs. It would likely influence how water is allocated and managed along the river system. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6568 remains in committee review and has not been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) in the 119th Congress. To become law, it would need to advance through committee, pass the House, move through the Senate, and receive the President's signature.
To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
# HR 7250: Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Reauthorization **What the Bill Does** This bill would extend authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System, a water infrastructure project that serves the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. The original program was established in 2000 to provide clean, reliable drinking water to rural communities on and around the reservation. By reauthorizing it, Congress would continue funding and legal authority for this water system to operate and maintain its services. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects residents of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and surrounding rural communities in northeastern Montana who depend on this water system for drinking water and other essential water needs. It also involves the Fort Peck Tribes and federal agencies responsible for managing the project. **Current Status** HR 7250 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) in the 119th Congress. Without additional action, the committee would need to vote to advance it before it could be considered by the broader House.
McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act
# McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act (HR 7130) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to restore or modify provisions of the McCarran-Ferguson Act, a 1945 federal law that governs how insurance is regulated in the United States. The specific details of what changes this bill proposes are not publicly available in the summary provided, but it relates to the balance of power between state and federal oversight of insurance companies. **Who It Affects:** Insurance companies, insurance regulators, and potentially consumers who purchase insurance would be affected by changes to how the insurance industry is regulated. The bill could impact how insurance is sold, priced, and overseen across different states. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7130 is in committee, meaning it has been referred to the appropriate House committee but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress. *Note: For detailed information about the specific provisions being changed, you would need to review the bill's full text on Congress.gov.*
Crow Revenue Act
# Crow Revenue Act Summary **What the bill does:** The Crow Revenue Act would facilitate a three-way exchange of land and mineral rights in Montana between the federal government, the Crow Tribe of Montana, and a private family trust (the Hope Family Trust). Specifically, it would allow the Department of the Interior to give up a federal coal lease at the Bull Mountains Mine, enable the Hope Family Trust to transfer approximately 4,660 acres of mineral rights to the Crow Tribe, and have Interior transfer about 4,530 acres of subsurface minerals and 940 acres of surface land to the Hope Family Trust. The Crow Tribe would need to agree to a revenue-sharing arrangement with the Hope Family Trust before the exchanges happen. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects the Crow Tribe of Montana, the Hope Family Trust, Signal Peak Energy (current operator of the Bull Mountains Mine), and the federal government. Residents of Big Horn and Musselshell Counties in Montana could be indirectly affected depending on how mineral development proceeds. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress) and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Troy Downing, a Republican from Montana.
Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
# Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act (HR 6788) Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would establish conservation and wildlife management policies in Montana, with a focus on balancing outdoor recreation, particularly hunting and fishing, with environmental protection. Based on its subject categories, the bill likely addresses how Montana's public lands, wildlife habitats, and waterways are managed and monitored, though specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact Montana hunters and anglers, as well as state wildlife agencies responsible for land and habitat management. It could also affect conservation groups, environmental organizations, and the broader public with interests in Montana's natural resources. **Current Status:** HR 6788 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. As a bill in the early legislative stages, it may undergo modifications before any floor vote occurs. **Note:** For a detailed understanding of specific provisions—such as exact acreage affected, funding amounts, or specific management changes—you would need to review the full bill text, which would be available on Congress.gov.
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".
# Summary of HJRES 104 **What the Bill Does:** This joint resolution cancels a recent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule for the Miles City Field Office in Montana that was issued in November 2024. The canceled rule had prohibited coal leasing on approximately 1.7 million acres of federal land in the region. By nullifying this rule, the bill reverses the BLM's decision and potentially reopens those lands for future coal leasing consideration. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts Montana—specifically the Miles City area—where federal lands managed by the BLM are located. It affects energy companies interested in coal development, environmental groups opposed to coal leasing, and local communities dependent on either coal industry activity or conservation of public lands. The bill also affects how the Interior Department manages public lands in this region going forward. **Key Provision & Status:** The bill uses a congressional procedure called the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn recent federal agency rules. It has already been signed into law as of the information provided, making the reversal official. The sponsor, Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT), represents the affected Montana district.
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
# SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act Summary **What the bill does:** This bill extends the time period during which federal prosecutors can charge someone with fraud related to two specific COVID-19 relief programs—the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (which helped entertainment venues) and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (which assisted restaurants). Currently, prosecutors have a limited window to bring cases; this bill would extend that window to 10 years for both criminal charges and civil lawsuits involving fraud in these programs. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects people or businesses that may have fraudulently obtained money from these two relief programs, as well as federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies investigating fraud. It could also impact recipients of legitimate grants who might face increased scrutiny or investigations during the extended period. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting action in the Senate. The extension responds to ongoing concerns about fraud in pandemic relief programs, which investigators have identified as a significant problem across various COVID-19 aid initiatives.
Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act
# Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act (HR 6256) – Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act aims to improve and restore floodplain areas—the lands adjacent to rivers and streams that naturally flood. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on habitat restoration, flood management infrastructure, or recovery efforts in flood-damaged regions. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact communities in flood-prone areas, landowners with property in floodplains, and environmental restoration efforts. It may also affect federal agencies responsible for managing waterways and disaster recovery programs. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the 119th Congress), meaning it's still in the early legislative stage and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No action has been taken to advance it further in the legislative process. *Note: The full text of this bill was not available to provide more detailed information about its specific provisions. For complete details, you can review the bill on Congress.gov.*
National Cemetery Access Act
# National Cemetery Access Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The National Cemetery Access Act (HR 5942) would modify policies governing access to and operations of national cemeteries. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically address veteran burial rights, visitor access policies, or cemetery management procedures. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact veterans and their families who use national cemeteries, along with cemetery management operations and potentially the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the national cemetery system. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Without access to the bill's full text, specific provisions cannot be detailed. For complete information about what changes this bill proposes, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed.
Retirement Investment Choice Act
# Retirement Investment Choice Act (HR 5748) — Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Retirement Investment Choice Act would modify rules governing how Americans can invest money in certain retirement accounts. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title suggests it would expand investment options or flexibility for people saving for retirement, likely by allowing greater choice in what types of investments can be held in accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact Americans who have retirement savings accounts through their employers or personal retirement plans. It could also affect financial institutions and investment companies that manage these accounts. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't advanced to a full congressional vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT). Without more detailed legislative language available, specific provisions cannot be outlined further. --- *Note: For complete details on what this bill proposes, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov or contact the bill's sponsor's office.*
IMAGES Act of 2025
# IMAGES Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The IMAGES Act of 2025 (HR 5229) is currently in committee and has not yet been publicly detailed in available summaries. Without access to the bill's full text or official description, I cannot provide specific details about its intended purpose or provisions. **Current Status:** This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **What You Should Know:** To learn what this bill actually proposes, I'd recommend checking Congress.gov (congress.gov) or your representative's official website, where you can find the complete bill text, any amendments, and official summaries once they become available. If you have access to the bill's full text or a more detailed summary, I'd be happy to explain it in plain language.
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
# Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act (HR 1190) – Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill requires the SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to study and report on the challenges that small businesses in rural areas face when trying to access capital (money for starting or expanding their operations). The report would document specific problems rural entrepreneurs encounter in securing funding through the financial system. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily targets small business owners in rural communities who struggle to find investors or secure loans. It also involves the SEC, which would need to conduct the research and publish findings. Rural economic development organizations and policymakers would benefit from having this data to identify where problems exist. **Current Status** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It has not yet been voted on in the Senate, so it is not yet law.
COAL POWER Act
# COAL POWER Act Summary I don't have access to the specific text or details of HR 3870 (the COAL POWER Act) to provide you with an accurate summary of what it would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. While I can see it's a bill sponsored by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) currently in committee, I cannot reliably tell you what the acronym "COAL POWER" stands for or what policies it contains without access to the actual bill text. **To get accurate information, I'd recommend:** - Visiting **Congress.gov** and searching for "HR 3870" to read the full bill text - Checking the bill's summary and status on that site - Reading analyses from nonpartisan sources like the Congressional Research Service This will ensure you get factual, complete details about the bill's contents and current status.
To allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
# HR 931 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 931 would authorize coal mining on approximately 800 acres of federal land in Musselshell County, Montana. Specifically, it would require the Department of the Interior to approve and allow mining of federal coal reserves under an existing lease (MTM 97988) according to a 2020 mining plan called the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification. The mine is operated by Signal Peak Energy. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects the coal mining industry in Montana, particularly Signal Peak Energy. It would also impact local communities in Musselshell County and stakeholders interested in federal land use and environmental policy. Environmental groups and coal industry advocates would likely have opposing views on the legislation. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
SEC Modernization Act
# SEC Modernization Act Summary The SEC Modernization Act (HR 3318) is a proposed bill that would update how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) operates and enforces financial regulations. While specific details aren't provided in the information available, bills with this title typically aim to streamline SEC processes, update outdated rules, or adjust how the agency oversees stock markets and investment practices. The bill would primarily affect the SEC's regulatory approach and could impact investment firms, public companies, and potentially individual investors depending on what changes are proposed. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT). To understand the exact provisions and specific impacts, you would need to review the full text of HR 3318 through Congress.gov or similar legislative tracking resources, as the summary provided here doesn't include those details. This is a common first step in the legislative process, and many bills introduced in committee do not advance further.
CFPB Budget Integrity Act
# CFPB Budget Integrity Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The CFPB Budget Integrity Act (HR 3141) would change how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is funded. Currently, the CFPB receives its budget directly from the Federal Reserve rather than through the standard congressional appropriations process. This bill would require the CFPB to request and justify its budget to Congress each year, like most other federal agencies do, rather than having its funding automatically provided. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects the CFPB, a federal agency created in 2010 that oversees consumer financial products and services (credit cards, mortgages, student loans, etc.). It would indirectly impact the financial institutions the CFPB regulates and consumers who use financial services. Congress would have more direct control over the agency's budget and operations. **Key Provisions & Current Status:** The bill would eliminate the CFPB's independent funding mechanism and place it under the regular congressional appropriations process. This is a significant structural change that supporters argue would increase accountability, while opponents contend it could compromise the agency's independence. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025
# Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 (HR 2708) **What the Bill Would Do** The Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 is a proposed federal law currently being reviewed in committee. However, the publicly available information about this bill is limited—specific details about what provisions it contains and what it aims to accomplish are not included in the summary provided. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. For detailed information about the bill's actual provisions and who would be affected, you would need to consult Congress.gov or the bill's full text, where specifics about property rights, government authority, or other regulatory changes would be outlined.
Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act
# Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would ban the United States from importing eight valuable metals and minerals from Russia—platinum, palladium, braggite, rhodium, ruthenium, nickel, copper, and zinc—regardless of whether they're produced directly in Russia or obtained through indirect means to circumvent the ban. The prohibition would remain in place until one year after the President certifies that Russia has ended all hostilities against Ukraine. If Russia resumes fighting within three years of that certification, the ban would automatically go back into effect. Importantly, the President cannot waive or suspend this ban. **Who it affects:** This policy would impact U.S. industries that rely on these metals—including automotive manufacturers, electronics producers, jewelry makers, and industrial equipment producers. It would also affect Russian mining companies and any businesses involved in trading these materials internationally. American consumers might face higher prices for products containing these metals if domestic alternatives or other suppliers are more expensive. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. It remains part of broader U.S. efforts to impose economic consequences on Russia related to its conflict with Ukraine.
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
# Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary This bill would modify a 2010 water rights agreement between the Crow Tribe of Montana and the state of Montana. The original 2010 settlement gave the federal government authority to fund and build two major water projects on the Crow Reservation: improvements to an existing irrigation system (the Crow Irrigation Project) and a new municipal and industrial water system for the tribe. The new bill primarily makes technical updates to that agreement, including changing how the water projects are referred to and creating a dedicated interest-bearing account (called the Crow CIP Implementation Account) to hold and manage federal funding for continuing rehabilitation work on the irrigation project. The bill directly affects the Crow Tribe of Montana, which would benefit from these water infrastructure improvements, as well as the Bureau of Reclamation, the federal agency responsible for implementing the projects. The changes are largely administrative and financial in nature—organizing how money flows and how projects are classified—rather than fundamentally altering the tribe's water rights or the scope of the original settlement. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Troy Downing (R-MT) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act
# Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would shut down the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), a government agency within the Treasury Department that currently monitors insurance markets and advises policymakers on insurance issues. The bill would also remove the FIO director from the Financial Stability Oversight Council, a group that tracks risks to the nation's financial system. **Who It Affects:** The primary impact would be on the federal government's ability to oversee the insurance industry and coordinate with other financial regulators. Insurance companies, state insurance regulators, and consumers could be indirectly affected, depending on what responsibilities (if any) transfer elsewhere after the FIO closes. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No additional details about co-sponsors or specific implementation plans are provided in the official summary.