What Troy Downing said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise as a proud father to recognize my daughter on her graduation from the Montana State University's Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 7250, my legislation to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act. Passage of this bill will ensure the completion of a vital piece of water infrastructure for my constituents living in one of the most rural areas of the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will take this opportunity to recognize the importance of the passage of the 2026 farm bill. The House-passed 2026 farm bill delivers certainty for our producers through enhancing critical initiatives such as the USDA's farm credit and crop insurance programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Larry Mayer as the ``Montana Innovator'' for the month of April. In honor of America's 250th birthday, Montana's congressional delegation is recognizing exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of our great state and Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, as the House and Senate debate over housing legislation, I fear that one community is being left behind. Those are our tribes. Thirty years ago, Congress passed a landmark Tribal housing law known as NAHASDA, which created the Indian Housing Block Grant program to promote self-determination.”

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of America's 250th birthday, Montana's Congressional Delegation is recognizing exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of our great state and Nation. This March, I am proud to highlight Montana's rich agricultural history and celebrate an individual who works tirelessly to give a voice to Montana's ranching families: Lesley Robinson.”

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of America's 250th birthday, I rise to recognize exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of our great state and Nation. This February, I am proud to highlight Montana's rich mining history and recognize a man who devoted his life to its preservation: Baron Stroop.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor William ``Bill'' McVeda who this past Valentine's Day celebrated 100 years of a life well lived. Bill McVeda was born in Lewistown, Montana, on the 14th of February, the youngest of three, to a hardworking family in a hardworking community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. Americans across the country are feeling the squeeze of a very real housing crisis.”

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of America's 250th birthday, Members of Congress from the Treasure State are highlighting exceptional Montanans each month who embody the spirit of our great state and Nation.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act. This legislation will provide essential resources for small businesses to support their efforts to adopt AI.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have risen before the House several times to recognize the historic rivalry between the Montana State University Bobcats and the University of Montana Grizzlies, but today I rise with enormous pride to honor the Montana State University Bobcats for their historic FCS National Championship victory in Nashville.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Florida, Mr. Haridopolos, so much. I rise today to discuss or to comment on what I see is the biggest fraud this body has ever put upon the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, in November, Montanans gathered in Missoula for the 124th Brawl of the Wild, a legendary matchup between the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State University Bobcats.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the importance of the House's passage of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act earlier this week. The 2026 NDAA codifies critical provisions of President Trump's peace through strength agenda, including authorizing full funding for the Sentinel ICBM program.”

“Along with my colleague, Representative Conaway, I have introduced H.R. 4495, the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act. This bill extends the statute of limitations from 5 years to 10 years for fraud with respect to SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of former Montana State Senator Duane Ankney, known to many as the ``King of Coal.'' Elected to the State legislature in 2006 from Colstrip, Montana, which he proudly called the heartbeat of eastern Montana, Senator Ankney was a steadfast advocate for the working men and women who power our State.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my resolution, H.J. Res. 104. For 4 years, President Biden and his autopen waged war on American energy. He targeted the very foundations of our energy independence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary young Montanan, Tarquin Bennion, who will make his Carnegie Hall debut on July 20. Tarquin hails from Sidney, Montana, and is one of the 28 violinists from around the country headed to the Big Apple to perform with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my dear friend, Jim Duncan, on his well-earned retirement as president of the Billings Clinic Foundation. For three decades, Jim served the great folks of the Treasure State, advocating tirelessly for rural healthcare access and the expansion of community wellness programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and to remember Yellowstone County Commissioner John Ostlund. Last week, Yellowstone County lost a pillar of the community. Since 2003, he faithfully served the people of Yellowstone County, embodying the grit, spirit, and generosity that defines Montana.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Houchin) for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, right now the Montanans that I represent are staring down the barrel of a 26 percent tax increase.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. Being an Air Force veteran myself, I understand the sacrifices that are made every day by this Nation's men and women who serve in our Armed Forces.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of my bill, the Safeguarding American Property Act. In the 119th Congress, House Republicans have sent a clear message to criminal illegal aliens: If you break our laws, you go home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Hill for his leadership in bringing this important legislation to the floor. The bill we have before us today reverses perhaps the most misunderstood rulemaking in financial services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding. Montana has many mottos, official and unofficial: The Last Best Place, Big Sky Country, the Treasure State. This last one recognizes the rich natural resources we have in the great State of Montana right underneath our feet.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colter Lumley who on January 22 earned the rank of Eagle Scout. I had the honor to watch Colter from a young boy get involved in his community and do things that mattered, not just for his community but for the State of Montana.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Thelma Baker. Thelma is what one might call a local legend, both in Missoula County where she made her home and across the Treasure State.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my predecessor, Matt Rosendale, for his years of public service to this House of Representatives and to the people of Montana.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peter Ankney in honor of his promotion in the United States Marine Corps to colonel. I had the distinct privilege of being able to attend Colonel Ankney's promotion last weekend in his hometown of Colstrip, Montana.”

“The city hall in Colstrip was packed as the people of Rosebud County came together to honor one of their own. Montana is among the top States in veterans per capita of people with patriotism and service coursing through our veins.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Montana State University Bobcat rodeo team as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Presidential inaugural parade. The inclusion of a collegiate rodeo team in the inaugural parade is a historic first and a unique representation of our culture and the way of life as Montanans.”

“Mr. Speaker, House Republicans have hit the ground running in the 119th Congress. Last week, we considered bills to hold accountable illegal aliens who break our laws and defend U.S. national sovereignty against a rogue international judicial body.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the first responders of Montana's Second Congressional District who are sacrificing time and treasure to combat the ongoing wildfires in southern California.”