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Zinke Introduces Bill to Address Cottonwood Decision and Bring Common Sense Back to Montana’s Forests

January 21, 2025

Today, Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Dan Newhouse (WA- 4) introduced the Ending Endless Litigation Act aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the Cottonwood court decision, which has destroyed logging and significantly hindered forest management projects across Montana and the West. Zinke has introduced similar legislation before, including during his first term in Congress in 2016.

Zinke, Daines, Sheehy, Downing, and Members of the California Delegation Urge FAA to Expedite Certification Process for Firefighting Helicopters to Assist in Los Angeles Fires

January 17, 2025

Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and the entire Montana delegation, as well as California members Ken Calvert (CA-42), Tom McClintock (CA-05), Young Kim (CA-40), David Valadao (CA-21), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing frustration over the ongoing d

Zinke secures Inaugural Parade slot for the MSU Rodeo Team

January 15, 2025

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(Washington, D.C) – Today, Congressman Zinke congratulated the Montana State Rodeo Team on being selected to participate in the 2025 Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20. They will be the first collegiate rodeo team to take part in the event in our nation’s history.

Congressman Zinke’s National Parks and Public Access Bill Heads to the President's Desk

December 20, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act.

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Zinke Co-leads Bipartisan Legislation to Address Housing Costs and Train Skilled Workers

December 17, 2024

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Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced legislation along with Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Washington Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, and North Carolina Congressman Don Davis to address the housing workforce shortage in an effort to increase housing supply and lower costs. The Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural and Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act would create a new grant program through the Department of Labor, to train and support the skilled laborers required for the construction of homes. The funds will go to trade schools, community colleges, and other eligible programs, as well as outreach programs partnered with local businesses. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jackie Rosen of Nevada.

Issues:CongressEconomy

Congressman Zinke calls out U.S. Postal Service for plan that would delay mail service to rural communities

November 22, 2024

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(Washington D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joins Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman and seven other Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) concerning changes to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

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Congressman Zinke Announces over $31 Million dollars in Transportation Grants for Bridge and Airport Projects Across Western Montana

October 29, 2024

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the allocation of over $28.4 million in funding for bridge replacement in Bigfork, Montana.

Issues:CongressEconomy

Zinke secures victory for veterans, VA scraps plan to gut air ambulance service in Montana

September 9, 2024

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Ceding to Congressman Ryan Zinke’s relentless oversight and demands, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has delayed implementation of their proposed rule that would essentially eliminate any availability for affordable air and ground ambulance services for veterans. In 2020 the VA proposed cutting the reimbursement rate for ground and air ambulance services by as much as 90%, using market data from 1998 for air ambulance services and 2002 for ground ambulance services. Had it gone into effect as proposed, the new rule would have caused drastic cuts and make it financially impossible for air ambulances to operate. In Montana, similar cuts have gone into effect in rural counties, causing Granite County to lose ambulance service altogether.

Congressman Zinke introduces the Veteran Prescription Safety Improvement Act

July 25, 2024

Press Release

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Veteran Prescription Safety Improvement Act, alongside House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL-12), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03), and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06).

Issues:CongressHealthVeterans

Zinke Secures Montana Priorities in FY25 Interior Appropriations Bill

July 24, 2024

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Today, Western Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in favor of H.R. 8998 - the House Department of Interior Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act . The bill passed the House by a vote of 210-205, this is the fifth appropriations bill to pass the House floor for fiscal year 2025. Zinke is a member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee and took a leading role in crafting the funding bill.

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