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“He joined the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard”source
“serving eight years with a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) squadron including two tours of duty to Afghanistan.”source
Career
“a nationwide insurance company in addition to a commercial real estate firm”source
“as a research scientist and teacher in NYU’s IT department”source
“Congressman Downing began his career as an educator”source
“found a technology startup company that would later merge with Yahoo! Inc.”source
Public service
“Congressman Downing is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and the House Committee on Natural Resources.”
Legislation
HR 9701cosponsor
To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-07-15
HR 9596cosponsor
To remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who are skilled through alternative routes, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-07-06
HR 9574sponsor
To amend the definition of an accredited investor to include individuals receiving advice from certain professionals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-07-02
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
485 yea152 nay5 missed1 present
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
nay2026-07-23
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
Michael D. EisenhauerIndependent
$296K raised
Brian James MillerDemocratic
$19K raised
Sam LuxDemocratic
$15K raised
Troy DowningRepublican· this member
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $496KLarge individual $731KPACs $682K
Spent $1.6MCash $650K
2024 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $467KLarge individual $952KPACs $351K
Spent $2.8MCash $112K
Top Contributors
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Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
Capital Markets
Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
Housing and Insurance
House Committee on Natural Resources
Indian and Insular Affairs
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay
2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea
2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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BillsTracked · 141
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 7
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
“Congressman Downing served as Montana State Auditor”source
“currently serving his first term as the United States Representative for Montana’s Second Congressional District.”source
“following the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001, Congressman Downing rushed to enlist.”source
Family
“He resides in Helena, Montana with his wife, Heather. They have four grown children.”source
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2026-06-30
HR 9337cosponsor
To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize the hydropower licensing process, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-18
HR 9329cosponsor
To make improvements to the securities laws, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
2026-06-18
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-06-10
HR 9184cosponsor
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 with respect to the listing of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-06-08
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HR 8781cosponsor
To clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
2026-05-13
HR 8745sponsor
To authorize the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System in the State of Montana, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-05-12
HR 8726sponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow States to enforce Medicare Advantage plan requirements.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-11
HR 8682sponsor
To codify the categorical exclusion proposed in the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management related to salvage harvesting published on April 6, 2026, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-05-07
HRES 1220cosponsor
Condemning the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, and recognizing the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-28
HR 8481cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
2026-04-23
HR 8092sponsor
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
2026-03-26
HR 7678cosponsor
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-25
HR 7695cosponsor
To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-02-25
HR 7661cosponsor
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 632.
2026-02-24
HR 7651cosponsor
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
2026-02-23
HR 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-01-30
H R 8800
Agreed to (232-199)
yea
2026-07-22
H R 8800
Failed (175-254)
yea2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Failed (213-216)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed (216-212)
yea2026-07-22
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Stop Insider Trading Act
Failed (211-218)
nay2026-07-22
Stop Insider Trading Act
Passed (232-198)
yea2026-07-22
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Passed (216-214)
yea2026-07-22
Value Over Cost Act
Passed (421-1)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (213-209)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (214-211)
yea2026-07-21
H R 8800
Failed (65-361)
nay2026-07-21
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea
2026-07-22
vote
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Stop Insider Trading Act
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Main Street Act
nay
2026-07-21
vote
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