Congressman Troy Downing, who represents Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives, recently used his social media account to inform constituents about upcoming events and legislative efforts.
On September 2, 2025, Downing announced an upcoming virtual town hall: ” Join me for my next town hall on Tuesday, September 9th at 5 PM MT
Registration couldn’t be easier. Simply head over to my website at the link below to receive a call on the day of the event that will invite you to participate. You can also listen live through the web https://t.co/ZCJOX1Kb3P“. In a follow-up post made seconds later, he provided a direct registration link: “Sign up for the town hall here: https://t.co/GHtU49Uzpy”.
Later that evening, Downing reflected on his recent travels across Montana and highlighted legislative activity in Congress: “Feels good to be back in D.C. after traveling across central and eastern Montana this August.
This week, my bill to unleash Montana-made energy is on the floor. H.J. Res. 104 will reverse an outright ban on coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. Let’s get it passed! https://t.co/N5iPkBhNVU“.
The Powder River Basin is a significant coal-producing region spanning parts of Montana and Wyoming. The federal government had previously imposed restrictions on new coal leasing in this area as part of broader environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Downing’s proposal—H.J. Res. 104—seeks to overturn these restrictions with the goal of boosting local energy production and supporting regional economies dependent on coal mining.
