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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Montana Lawmakers Celebrate As Trump Demolishes Biden-Era Assault On Their Resources
President Donald Trump signed Montana lawmakers’ bill to unleash mining in the state on Thursday, demolishing a Biden-era plan that held the coal-rich region hostage. Sponsored by Montana Republican Reps. Troy Downing…
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About Troy Downing
Troy Bryan Downing is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Montana's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Montana state auditor from 2021 to 2025.
Everything about Troy Downing →- Occupation
- businessperson, soldier, research scientist, politician
- Position held
- Montana State Auditor, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 4, 1967