
U.S. Representative for Montana’s 2nd district
Republican
119th Congress, two-year term
Missed 0.6% of roll calls. Chamber median 1.9%.
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Republican. In Congress since 2025, 1 term in total.
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Bills and resolutions Downing signed on to as a cosponsor. An original cosponsor signed on the day the bill was introduced. Source: govinfo bill status files, last updated Nov 6, 2026.
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Sponsor Jim Costa (D). Joined Oct 15, 2026. 101 cosponsors. H.R. 1189 on Congress.gov
Introduced
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035.
Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments.
Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts.
Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.
A River Runs Through It Act
Sponsor Ryan Zinke (R). Joined Oct 5, 2026. 1 cosponsor. H.R. 10529 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026
Sponsor August Pfluger (R). Joined Sep 24, 2026. 29 cosponsors. H.R. 8990 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
Sponsor Jimmy Panetta (D). Joined Sep 24, 2026. 26 cosponsors. H.R. 6324 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2026
Sponsor August Pfluger (R). Original cosponsor. 7 cosponsors. H.R. 10594 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Sponsor Derek Schmidt (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 126 cosponsors. H.R. 9298 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
FIND Act
Sponsor Jack Bergman (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 154 cosponsors. H.R. 45 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act or the FIND Act
This bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm trade associations or businesses that deal in firearms, ammunition, or related products.
Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency to include in each contract for the procurement of goods or services awarded by the agency a clause requiring the prime contractor to certify that it (1) has no policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not adopt a policy, practice, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.
The bill establishes (1) a similar requirement with respect to subcontracts, and (2) penalties for violations.
The bill makes such prohibition inapplicable to a contract for the procurement of goods or services that is a sole-source contract.
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
Sponsor Darrell Issa (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 105 cosponsors. H.R. 2442 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
This bill prohibits a state or any political subdivision of a state from imposing or collecting an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or any part or component of a firearm or ammunition by a manufacture or dealer.
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
Sponsor John Rutherford (R). Joined Sep 15, 2026. 145 cosponsors. H.R. 1773 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises.
Specifically, the bill does the following:
• increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and
• creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery.
An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
Sponsor Michael Cloud (R). Joined Sep 2, 2026. 74 cosponsors. H.R. 563 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
This bill modifies the retention requirements for firearm transaction records of federal firearms licensees (FFLs) that go out of business.
Current law generally requires FFLs that go out of business to deliver their firearm transaction records to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
This bill removes the requirement for FFLs that go out of business to deliver their firearm transaction records to the ATF. Further, the bill requires the ATF to destroy all out-of-business records it has collected from FFLs.
Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Sponsor Michael Cloud (R). Joined Sep 2, 2026. 33 cosponsors. H.R. 10017 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Sponsor Jennifer Kiggans (R). Joined Sep 1, 2026. 24 cosponsors. H.R. 8691 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor David Joyce (R). Joined Sep 1, 2026. 21 cosponsors. H.R. 3593 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
I CAN Act
Sponsor David Joyce (R). Joined Sep 1, 2026. 36 cosponsors. H.R. 1317 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act
This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Sponsor Andy Barr (R). Original cosponsor. 30 cosponsors. H.R. 10184 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed committee
Build Housing Affordably Act
Sponsor Mike Flood (R). Joined Jul 22, 2026. 3 cosponsors. H.R. 9311 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
SAFE CATTLE Act
Sponsor Ronny Jackson (R). Joined Jul 16, 2026. 11 cosponsors. H.R. 7466 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act.
Sponsor Ben Cline (R). Original cosponsor. 48 cosponsors. H.R. 9701 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act
This bill limits membership eligibility for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (commonly known as the Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR) to biological women. (Under the bill, biological women are human females who naturally have, had, will have, or would have—if not for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption—a female reproductive system.)
Members must also satisfy any genealogical and membership qualifications the organization establishes, as under current law.
As background, DAR's federal charter provides that its purposes include perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence.
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Sponsor Brad Sherman (D). Joined Jul 15, 2026. 313 cosponsors. H.R. 4382 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Great American Healthcare Plan
Sponsor Eric Burlison (R). Joined Jul 14, 2026. 15 cosponsors. H.R. 8324 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Life at Conception Act
Sponsor Eric Burlison (R). Joined Jul 13, 2026. 116 cosponsors. H.R. 722 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Life at Conception Act
This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being.
Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
Sponsor Raja Krishnamoorthi (D). Original cosponsor. 12 cosponsors. H.R. 9596 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor Adrian Smith (R). Joined Jul 6, 2026. 270 cosponsors. H.R. 1502 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II.
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Sponsor Glenn Thompson (R). Original cosponsor. 61 cosponsors. H.R. 9535 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
This bill expands the H-2A agricultural visa program; creates online platforms for H-2A employers, workers, and agencies; and codifies certain wage calculations.
Under current law, workers on H-2A visas are only allowed to perform agricultural work of a seasonal or temporary nature. Under the bill, the seasonal work requirement is removed, thus allowing H-2A workers to qualify for agricultural work that occurs year-round. The bill also expands the type of agricultural work that qualifies, including reforestation, aquaculture, and livestock work. The Department of Agriculture must issue rules to define agricultural labor or services for purposes of the H-2A program.
The bill also establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements.
The Department of Labor must maintain a national, publicly accessible online job registry and database of all job offers submitted by employers seeking a labor certification required to employ H-2A workers. The Department of Homeland Security must establish an online platform for employers to submit information and documentation for review by federal agencies in the course of admitting H-2A workers.
The H-2A program requires employers to provide workers with wage rates at or above those set in regulations and such wages must not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employed in the United States. The bill codifies the current calculation method for the adverse effect wage rate as set in regulation.
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
Sponsor W. Steube (R). Joined Jun 29, 2026. 174 cosponsors. H.R. 539 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.