Congressman Troy Downing addresses screwworm response and housing legislation in recent posts

Troy Downing, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Montana’s 2nd Congressional District
Troy Downing, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Montana’s 2nd Congressional District
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Congressman Troy Downing has recently addressed several issues on his social media platform, focusing on agricultural concerns, housing legislation, and a message of support for an ongoing recovery effort.

On March 11, 2026, Downing expressed appreciation for efforts to combat the New World Screwworm, stating: “More good news in the fight against New World Screwworm. Thank you @SecRollins, @USDA, and @USACEHQ for prioritizing this issue that impacts Montana ranchers.” The New World Screwworm is a significant pest that threatens livestock industries by infesting warm-blooded animals. Control measures are often coordinated by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and involve partnerships with local authorities to protect ranchers’ livelihoods.

The following day, March 12, 2026, Downing commented on federal housing policy: “The American people deserve a stronger product than the Senate’s bill. @FinancialCmte’s bipartisan Housing 21, which passed the House 390-9, actually targets the root cause of the housing affordability crisis—overregulation. This is a start, but should by no means be the end of” The referenced Housing 21 bill was passed in the House with broad bipartisan support and aims to address housing affordability through regulatory reform.

Later on March 12, Downing posted a message regarding an unspecified incident involving a craft and its crew: “Praying for the successful recovery of craft and crew “

These posts reflect Congressman Downing’s engagement with both national policy debates and issues affecting his constituents in Montana.



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