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https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-colleagues-work-protect-medicare Zinke, Colleagues Work to Protect Medicare 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Zinke sent a letter along with several other lawmakers to House and Senate leadership urging Congressional action to prevent the impending 3.37% cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians. This potential 3.37% reduction comes after three years of consecutive cuts to Medicare services. If Congress does not act this year, Medicare payments will have been cut by almost 10% in four years, which is simply unsustainable for our nation's medical groups, physicians, and other health care providers. If these Medicare cuts are not prevented, medical groups and integrated systems of care especially in Montana will be forced to eliminate services, furlough staff, implement hiring freezes, and delay population health initiatives. Congress must ensure that Medicare providers continue to have the necessary financial support to care for our nation’s seniors who rely on Medicare. “I have had many, manyhealth care professionals speak to me regarding reimbursement rates from Medicare and they are worried about the situation at hand,” Zinke said. “They have seen cuts for the past four years and they are no longer able to sustain their clinics. On the other side of the coin, rising costs and decreasing payments mean that not only the Medicare providers suffer but the patients do too. Top-shelf health care for Montanan’s senior’s and taking care of small businesses are both things I’ve committed to and want to be sure leadership is aware of this situation so we can find a fix.” Read the letter below or at this link. Dear Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson, and Leader Jeffries: We write today as a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging you to act quickly to prevent a 3.37% cut to Medicare reimbursement payments that will occur on January 1, 2024. We in Congress must continue our partnership with the physician and provider community to ensure that Medicare patients continue to have access to quality care. Physicians and other healthcare providers, who are confronting inflationary p… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-votes-lower-health-care-costs-increase-price-transparency-montanans Zinke Votes to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Price Transparency for Montanans 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statement after voting in support of the H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 320-71. H.R. 5378 is reform-oriented legislation designed to lower the cost of health care and increase price transparency for patients in Montana and across the nation. “Biden’s inflation already has Montanans reaching deep into their pockets to pay for everything across the board – the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act takes a little weight off their shoulders to make sure healthcare doesn’t fall in the budget cuts,” Zinke said. “It expands access to affordable generic drugs and invests into rural healthcare centers to ensure you can sustain the Montana way of life without having to sacrifice proximity to quality care. I hope the Senate doesn’t drag their feet per usual and passes this legislation expeditiously.” How the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act helps patients: Increases Price Transparency Throughout the Health Care System for Patients Empowers patients and employers to shop for health care and make informed health care decisions by providing timely and accurate information about the cost of care, treatment, and services Makes health care price information public by ensuring hospitals, insurance companies, labs, imaging providers, and ambulatory surgical centers publicly list the prices they charge patients Lowers costs for patients and employers by requiring health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose negotiated drug rebates and discounts, revealing the true costs of prescription drugs Addresses the Cost of Prescription Drugs Lowers out-of-pocket costs for seniors who receive medication at a hospital-owned outpatient facility Expands access to more affordable generic drugs Equips employer health plans with the drug price information they need to get the best deal possible for their employees Supports Patients, Health Care Workers, Community Health Centers, and H… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/va-meets-zinkes-demands-delays-rollout-unaffordable-ambulance-rule VA Meets Zinke’s Demands, Delays Rollout of Unaffordable Ambulance Rule 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – On November 28, Congressman Ryan Zinke was informed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delayed the enactment of their proposed air ambulance reimbursement ruling until 2025 in response to Zinke’s continued scrutiny over the costly and potentially deadly consequences. The rule previously set to be enacted February 2024 would dramatically cut the amount the VA pays for air and specialty ambulance services for veterans by reverting to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursement rates based off data from more than 20 years ago. The proposal, while not a front-page issue, has been met with opposition from local and national veteran service organizations and emergency services. Several rural communities adopted similar reimbursement rates and have lost all ambulatory service as a result. Zinke has fought the detrimental policy since February 2023 and has worked to combat the ruling by sending bipartisan letters to VA Secretary Dennis McDonough, attending budget hearings with the Secretary and co-leading a bill which would ensure the VA completes several due-diligence requirements before pursuing a change that could reduce reimbursement rates for emergency transportation. “Although it didn’t come without a fight, the VA finally made the right move here,” Zinke said. “Montana’s veterans shouldn’t have to sacrifice where they want to be because of paper-pushing bureaucrats. While this isn’t the end-game result we need, it is progress and gives us more time to protect our veterans and the rural healthcare providers who take care of them before this act does any more damage.” Background: While Rep. Zinke opposed the VA rule from its finalization in February, there was the promise of negotiated contracts with VA to exempt vendors from reimbursement on the CMS schedule. In a March budget hearing, VA Secretary Denis McDonough promised Rep. Zinke that he would work with him on ensuring fair, negotiated contracts. Until this week, there has been no substantive communication with … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-sends-letter-concern-president-bodnar Zinke Sends Letter of Concern to President Bodnar 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Congressman Ryan Zinke alongside the Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), today sent a letter to the President of the University of Montana (UMT), Seth Bodnar, with concern about UMT's promotion of a summer 2024 study trip to China that is hosted and funded by the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF). The lawmakers write, "CUSEF is not a benign entity interested in the objective education of Montanans—it is an organ of the CCP’s approach to influence operations, including those intended to shape Americans’ views toward the CCP-controlled People’s Republic of China (PRC) government. The organization operates within a broader strategy of united front work, whose purpose “…is to control, mobilize, and otherwise make use of individuals outside the party to achieve [CCP] objectives.” The lawmakers continue, "CUSEF is guided by officials in the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a key united front forum designed to advance CCP objectives in and beyond the PRC.5 The founder and longtime chair of CUSEF, Tung Chee-hwa, was the vice chair of the CPPCC and clearly aligns with CCP interests. Since the 1980s, Tung served as a proxy for the CCP in Hong Kong, where as the first chief executive he pushed for the kind of draconian national security legislation we see today." Other institutions, like the University of Texas, have rejected funds from the CUSEF for these reasons. In the interest of protecting students and the integrity of UMT’s programs, the lawmakers urge UMT to terminate any ties with CUSEF and commit to a rigorous vetting process for foreign partnerships going forward. --- Dear Mr. Bodnar, We write to urge your university and its affiliated schools to reject any study abroad program funding and other support from entities closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As underscored by the work of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the CCP, whi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-zinke-rep-rosendale-and-sen-daines-send-letter-urging-delay-wolverine-esa Rep. Zinke, Rep. Rosendale, and Sen Daines send a letter urging delay in wolverine ESA determination 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), along with Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) and Senator Steve Daines (MT) sent a letter on Friday to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Montana District Court to delay a final decision by 120 days for the North American Wolverine's listing in the Federal Registry. The letter reads:“Any decision about placing or removing a species on the ESA must be based on updated population data, not potential climate effects on a portion of the habitat." “Once again, the Biden administration is trying to control Montana and I won’t stand for it.” said Rep. Zinke “Just like with the grizzly I believe Montana knows better than D.C. bureaucrats how to manage our wildlife and habitat. This overreach by the Biden admin is not based on science it’s based on their agenda to control our land, water, wildlife, and way of life,” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-introduces-fill-lake-act Zinke Introduces Fill the Lake Act 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Fill the Lake Act. The legislation would require the Department of Interior to maintain a minimum pool level on Flathead Lake of 2892’ MSL (mean sea level) and a maximum of 2893’ MSL from June 15th to September 15th of each calendar year. If enacted, the Fill the Lake Act would prevent a repeat of the 2023 season when regulators allowed the lake to drop almost two feet below full pool. During the spring 2023, the Flathead Lake ecosystem experienced a rapid runoff of snow melt. This was exacerbated by the slow-working bureaucracy of the unelected officials of the technical management team (TMT) that advises the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Columbia River System and the lack of a finalized and enforceable drought management plan. The result was water levels as much as 22 inches to 2 feet below full pool in areas. This created hazardous conditions for boaters, cut off maritime evacuation routes, and was a massive economic blow to the communities and businesses surrounding Flathead Lake that rely on the lake for the recreation economy, agriculture, and in some cases for evacuation from wildfires. “This is a made in Montana solution. Fill the lake is a one-page bill - and it should be - it’s not a difficult concept,” said Congressman Zinke. “Hungry Horse Reservoir exists for the management of water downstream, and that means Flathead Lake. Unfortunately, the delays and bureaucracy created by the Department of the Interior and the technical management team made a bad situation even worse. This bill takes out the ambiguity and forces the Department and its unelected bureaucrats to do their most basic job so that Montanans don’t suffer from their mistakes again. I’m grateful to the county commissioners, Senator Greg Hertz and the many engaged business owners and residents who kept me and my team informed every step of the way. This bill really is a community effort.” State Senator Greg Hertz said, “The Congressman and his team have … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-secures-dozens-montana-priorities-fy24-interior-funding-bill Zinke Secures Dozens of Montana Priorities in FY24 Interior Funding Bill 2023-11-03 2023 2023-11 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper “I told Montanans that I would use the power of the purse to get rid of bad policy and fund investments in public lands and that’s exactly what this bill does,” Zinke said. “It claws back regulations that are making gas, heating and electricity more expensive, gives local stakeholders a voice in federal land management, and finally delists the grizzly bear.” “As a former Secretary of the Interior and lifelong Montanan, I know this bill allows the department the ability to do the job they are supposed to do – but it does not allow Biden to peddle his green agenda with taxpayer dollars meant for responsible, logical conservation and energy development. This is a huge win for Montana, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up this bill and get it signed into law as soon as possible.” Montana priorities in the bill include: Delisting the Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Bear. Blocks Glacier National Park from using funds to implement a vehicle rationing system and prioritizes the adoption of a functional shuttle system for visitors. Maintaining full funding for Tribal programs. Ending sue, settle and seal, preventing radical environmental groups from getting secret payouts from the Department funding their nonstop cycle of frivolous litigation. Defunding WOTUS. Full funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Defunding DOI’s Interagency Bison Working Group. Blocking the introduction of Bison on the CMR Wildlife refuge. Blocking the Biden Administration’s ban on lead ammunition and tackle on wildlife refuges. Defunding EPA rules that would result in the early shutdown of Colstrip and raise energy costs for Montanans. Increasing funding for wildland firefighters. Cut spending without putting the burden on tribes. Prohibiting funds for listing gray wolves on the ESA. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-introduces-bill-expel-palestinians-united-states Zinke Introduces Bill to Expel Palestinians from the United States 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Latest News Washington, D.C. - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that he requested $102,554,449 of federal funding for 19 projects in Western Montana to improve infrastructure, boost affordable housing construction, improve water dependability, disaster preparedness, and law enforcement and first responders’ capabilities. SEELEY LAKE, MT – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke traveled to Bozeman and Seeley Lake to deliver ceremonial checks celebrating more than $11.1 million in federal funding for critical water infrastructure and law enforcement projects in Missoula, Gallatin, and Beaverhead Counties. The funding is part of the over $35 million he secured in fiscal year 2026 as a part of the appropriations process. DEER LODGE, MT – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke traveled to Philipsburg and Deer Lodge to deliver ceremonial checks celebrating the more than $2.3 million in federal funding for public safety and water infrastructure projects in Granite and Powell counties. The funding is part of the more than $35 million he secured for Montana communities in fiscal year 2026 through the appropriations process. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-energy-and-water-development-fy24-spending-bill House Passes Energy and Water Development FY24 Spending Bill 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the United States House of Representatives approved the Energy and Water appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024 which authorizes spending to more than $57 billion in Energy and Water programs including the Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers water projects. This is the fifth individual appropriations bill House Republicans have passed, the Senate has failed to pick up one. Congressman Zinke released the following statement following the passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: “If you ask any Montanan, they’ll tell you that whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting. This bill was written with those Montanans in frontside focus, it authorizes more than a hundred million toward rural water projects and redirects the Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers’ time away from Biden’s culture and climate wars. There’s no time for them to sit in training about CRT and DEI. They need to be taking care of business that Montanans need tended to continue their way of life.” Topline Points: Read the bill text summary here. Water Maintains House Republicans commitment to private property by terminating Waters of the United States Fully Funds the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act activities at $210.2 million to help our 353 state dams and allocates $132.8 million Allocates $132.8 million for rural water projects Energy Authorizes $23.9 billion for National Nuclear Security Prohibits Department of Energy from issuing onerous energy conservation standards. Authorizes $19.1 billion for modernization of the nation’s Nuclear Stockpile Conservative Principles Prohibits the use of funds to promote Critical Race Theory Eliminates unrelated climate change activities in the Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, including electric vehicles and climate cops Rescinds 5.58 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-votes-support-israel-against-terrorism Zinke Votes to Support Israel Against Terrorism 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -Yesterday, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for H. Res. 771 - Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. “The attack against our ally follows a pattern of weakness by President Biden and a radical and dangerous shift by the Democrat party,” Zinke said. “While Democrat’s continue calling for a ceasefire and lead pro-Hamas protests in Capitol buildings, House Republicans will support Israel as they stand toe-to-toe with the same evil that has taken the lives of thousands of innocent people, including Americans. I’ve looked this evil in the eye and spent a great part of my life fighting it. Standing on the wrong side of history on this is un-American.” Background: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-votes-no-continuing-resolution Zinke Votes No on Continuing Resolution 2023-09-30 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHIGNTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman and member of the House Appropriations Committee Ryan Zinke voted no to H.R. 5860 - Continuing Appropriations Act. “Joe Biden’s policies are bankrupting our country and pushing down insane regulations and policy. I am unwilling to continue the status quo,” Zinke said. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I am adamant that we need to continue the appropriations process, pass the 8 remaining government funding bills, and get back to the business of the House. We have already passed 4 individual bills accounting for 73% of the discretionary budget to fund our border, fund national defense, and take care of our veterans. There is no reason the Senate hasn’t taken them up. “The continuing resolution voted on today extends Biden’s reckless policies and spending. Even with a shutdown pending, I can’t justify voting for them when Montanans sent me here to take care of this mess.” Background: Yesterday, Zinke voted for H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act which would have extended government funding through October 31, 2023, reduced non-Defense, non-Veterans Affairs spending by 8%, and implemented a number of border security measures to end the Biden Administration created border crisis ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-keep-government-open-secure-border-reduce-spending Congressman Zinke Votes to Keep Government Open, Secure the Border, Reduce Spending 2023-09-29 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Actwhich would have extended government funding through October 31, 2023, reduced non-Defense, non-Veterans Affairs spending by 8%, and implemented a number of border security measures to end the Biden Administration created border crisis. This emergency funding bill would have allowed Congress additional time to pass the remaining eight spending bills from the House Floor and onto the Senate. The bill failed 198-232. Twenty-one Republicans voted with Democrats to defeat the bill. If passed, this bill would have enhanced border security by resuming construction of the border wall, reinstated Migrant Protection Protocols, ended the relocation of migrants to the Interior of the country, provided funding for additional Border Patrol agents, and fixed the widely abused U.S. asylum system. The House has now advanced four of the 12 individual spending bills Congress must pass before midnight on September 30th to avoid a government shutdown, however, the Democrat-led Senate has failed to pass a single bill. “The Spending Reduction and Border Security Act would have done exactly those two things and avoid a government shutdown.” said Zinke. “When a quarter million illegal immigrants are coming across our border each month and cartels are trafficking drugs and children, every state becomes a border state. Kids are dying in Butte of fentanyl poisoning trafficked from Mexico. Our law enforcement officers are being poisoned when they report for emergencies. If you’re a lawmaker who claims to support spending cuts and border security, there is no reason to vote against this bill.” Since Biden assumed office, more than a million illegal immigrants, including more than 100 individuals on the terror watch list, have been pouring across our southern border. In August, more than 232,000 individuals were caught illegally crossing the border – the highest number ever in the history of our nation. Whi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-announces-support-pay-our-troops-legislation Congressman Zinke Announces Support for Pay Our Troops Legislation 2023-09-28 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his support for H.R.5641, the Pay Our Troops Act. Under current law, if there is a government shutdown, those serving in our Armed Forces would not receive a paycheck after September 30th. This legislation was introduced recently by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA), a former Navy helicopter pilot. H.R.5641 would make available the necessary funding from the Department of Treasury to provide pay for the military, including the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense whose responsibilities are determined by the Secretary of Defense to contribute to the mission execution, well-being, and readiness of the Armed Forces. “I can tell you from a former commander’s perspective, you never mess with a soldier’s paycheck,” Zinke said. “For a troop just starting off their career, missing a paycheck can mean missing a rent or car payment, a utility bill, gas, or groceries. Many are new or single parents; neither they nor their families should suffer because of funding disputes in Congress.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-votes-pass-three-government-funding-bills-avoid-government-shutdown Zinke Votes to Pass Three Government Funding Bills to Avoid Government Shutdown 2023-09-28 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman and member of the House Appropriations Committee Ryan Zinke announced the advancement of three individual spending bills: House AppropriationsDefense (H.R. 4365); Homeland Security (H.R. 4367); and State and Foreign Operations (H.R. 4665); off of the House Floor and to the Senate. The House has now sent four of the 12 individual spending bills Congress is aiming to pass to avoid a lapse in government funding before the fiscal year ending midnight on September 30th,, however, the Democrat-led Senate has failed to pass a single bill. These appropriations bills will accompany the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act the House passed in July. Congressman Zinke Released the following statement on the bills’ passage: “I came here to do two things, curve the spending and remove the woke. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, my colleagues and I did the hard work for nine months to restore regular order to the way the government is funded. We found waste, fraud and abuse, we cut unnecessary spending to save the taxpayer, looked for strategic investments in things that matter, and we defunded and blocked the worst of the Biden Administration’s policies that are driving up the costs of gas and groceries. “The spending bills we passed tonight will help us secure the border and stop the invasion of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs into our country,will give our troops a long overdue pay raise and strengthen national security. “These three bills and the Veterans Affairs funding bill that passed in July fund more than 70% of the federal government are now in the Senate’s court. The Senate still has not passed a single appropriations bill 48-hours before a lapse in funding. I urge Montana’s senators to break the logjam and take them up to avoid at least a partial government shutdown.” Homeland Security: Read the bill text here. Funds Border wall. Increases funding by $2.104 billion for construction of physica… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-announces-historic-collaboration-between-montana-and-spokane Congressman Zinke Announces Historic Collaboration between the Montana and Spokane VA healthcare networks to Support Libby Veterans Stand Down 2023-09-22 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (LIBBY, MT) - Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke is proud to announce that for the first time ever the Montana Veterans Affairs (MTVA) will join the Spokane Veterans Affairs in hosting the 23rd annual Libby Veterans Stand Down in Lincoln County, MT. The event will take place on September 30th and October 1st, resources will support hundreds of veterans in Northwest Montana and statewide. Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff, veteran service organizations, and volunteers provide food, clothing, and health screenings to homeless, low-income, and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and other essential services. This year's collaboration between veterans’ groups – particularly the participation of MTVA - will significantly enhance the event's impact. Due to Lincoln County, MT, being in the Spokane region for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Libby Stand Down has historically only been serviced by the Spokane VA. This year’s Stand Down marks the first visit of the MTVA to Libby in efforts to ensure Montana’s veterans will receive comprehensive support regardless of where they reside within the state. “Montana is one small town with really long roads, and the long-term success of the Stand Downs in Montana reflects that small-town feeling and the respect we have for our veterans,” said Congressman Zinke. “I’m happy to announce MTVA’s participation in the Libby Stand Down this year. As a nation, we have not lived up to our promise to veterans. As veterans, we are not victims. Many of the people who helped organize this event are veterans or family of a veteran and they recognize how important it is that we continue the brotherhood we developed on the battlefield once we transition into civilian life.” Cinnamon Davis who oversees community outreach for the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry Stand Down worked with Congressman Zinke’s office to co… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-co-leads-bill-countering-vas-outdated-emergency-transportation-rule Zinke Co-Leads Bill Countering VA’s Outdated Emergency Transportation Rule 2023-09-21 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - This week, Western Montana Congressman and combat veteran Ryan Zinke joined House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) in introducing H.R. 5530, the VA Emergency Transportation Access Act. The bill is a response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule “Changes in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation” (88 Fed. Reg. 10032) which dramatically lowers ground and air ambulance reimbursement rates. The rule would become effective February 2024. The VA rule changes reimbursement amounts for ambulance services and reverts to the outdated Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) schedule based on 1998 data for air transport and 2002 data for ground transport. If allowed to go into effect as planned, the availability of ground and air ambulances for veterans would be seriously threatened. Small, and mostly rural, operators would not be able to financially function and would be forced to either shut down completely or stop offering services to the VA. In July, Granite County, Montana, lost their only ambulance provider due to the infeasibility of operating with the CMS reimbursement rates. H.R. 5530 would ensure the VA completes several due-diligence requirements before pursuing a change that could reduce reimbursement rates for emergency transportation. Additionally, this bill would ensure that future rates properly reflect the cost of emergency transportation. “It’s simple we made a promise that if you are willing to die for your country, your country will take care of you. Our veterans were there when we needed them the most, and now it is our job to be there for them when they need us,” Zinke said. “Operating off 25 year-old data for life-saving measures when we have the resources to do better is inexcusable. In rural areas, especially in Montana, emergency transportation can be the difference between life and death, and we should address this issue with that urgency before another provider loses out like what we saw in Granite County.” Statements of Su… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-applauds-aircraft-upgrades-great-falls-national-guard-base Zinke Applauds Aircraft Upgrades for Great Falls National Guard Base 2023-09-14 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke today applauded the planned aircraft upgrades at the 120th Airlift Wing at Great Falls Air National Guard Base. The U.S. Air Force and Director of the Air National Guard (DANG) today announcedGreat Falls had been selected as a preferred location for new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. “Montana’s strategic role in our national defense cannot be understated and our military footprint is one of the strongest in the country thanks in large part to the professionalism and dedication of the force,” Zinke said. “I commend General Hronek and his base for keeping Great Falls a priority investment location and a model of how to run an effective operation.” The complete list of preferred locations are 103rd Airlift Wing (Hartford, CT); 120th Airlift Wing (Great Falls, MT); 133rd Airlift Wing (Minneapolis, MN); and 182nd Airlift Wing (Peoria, IL). A total of eight C-130J aircraft will be used to recapitalize the aging C-130H fleet at each location. This significant series upgrade will require new flight qualification for pilots and loadmasters transitioning airframes. Any excess in manpower due to this shift will be repurposed through the Air National Guard corporate process and will vary by location. The Air National Guard will analyze each unit to determine the bed down sequencing timelines. The Department of the Air Force will now conduct an environmental impact analysis at each location, which are expected to be completed in fiscal year 2025 before a final decision is made. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-reacts-bidens-so-called-mining-plan Zinke Reacts to Biden’s So-Called Mining Plan 2023-09-13 2023 2023-09 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke and domestic mining stakeholders released the following statements in response to problematic recommendations by the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interagency Working Group (IWG) on mining. Problematic proposals in the report include an 8% royalty rate, the failure to address permitting timelines and the dirt tax. Congressman Zinke said, “Once again, the Biden Administration has failed Montana, failed Indian Country and failed the American People. These new mining recommendations drafted by environmental zealots will set the industry back and will weaken our country’s supply chain and defense system. Our dependence on China for critical minerals is a disgrace. Instead of making this a priority, the Biden Administration is working to eliminate American jobs and devastate communities around the country.” President and CEO of the National Mining Association Rich Nolan said, “It’s clear that when it comes to the global minerals game, the U.S. is critically outmatched—by our geopolitical rivals and allies alike, and the administration acknowledges this. Unfortunately, if the Biden-Harris administration’s stated objective is to secure our nation’s domestic mineral supply chains while supporting responsible mining, the recommendations contained in this report don’t do anything to advance the ball. In fact, most of the recommendations made by the IWG reveal a fundamental lack of understanding of our industry and the laws that govern it and will throw insurmountable obstacles in the way of responsible domestic projects and would-be investment.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-leads-bi-partisan-letter-va-secretary-protect-life-saving-emergency Zinke Leads Bi-Partisan Letter to VA Secretary to Protect Life-Saving Emergency Ambulance Service for Veterans 2023-07-28 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and a bipartisan group of thirty Members of Congress sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking him to delay the effective date of a finalized VA rule “Changes in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation” (88 Fed. Reg. 10032) until Congress passes legislation authorizing the VA to contract emergency ambulance services. Read the letter here. The VA rule changes reimbursement amounts for ambulance services and reverts to the outdated Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) schedule. The CMS schedule is based on 1998 data for air transport and 2002 data for ground transport. If allowed to go into effect in February 2024 as planned, the availability of ground and air ambulances for veterans would be serious threatened. Small, and mostly rural, operators would not be able to financially function and would be forced to either shut down completely or stop offering services to the VA. Last week, Granite County, Montana, lost their only ambulance provider due to infeasibility of operating with the CMS reimbursement rates. The members said, “The availability of air and ground ambulance transport is of critical importance to our constituents and any changes to reimbursement must not affect access to life-saving emergency care for veterans and citizens at large.” Rep. Zinke opposed the VA rule from its finalization in February, there was the promise of negotiated contracts with VA to exempt vendors from reimbursement on the CMS schedule. However, it has since been discovered that non-VA directed 911 emergency air and ground ambulance transports will automatically be reimbursed on the CMS schedule because they are ineligible to be negotiated via contract due to lack of VA statutory authority. Zinke and a bipartisan group in the House and Senate are exploring authorizing legislation to fix this loophole. Rep. Zinke sent a letter to Secretary McDonough in June following up about the lack of negotiations but has yet… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-military-construction-veterans-affairs-fy24-funding-bill House Passes Military Construction & Veterans Affairs FY24 Funding Bill 2023-07-27 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the United States House of Representatives approved the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024 which authorizes spending to more than $317 billion toward Veterans Affairs and military construction. The bill maintains House Republicans commitment to veterans by fully funding veterans’ health care programs, benefits, and Veteran programs, including the electronic health record modernization initiative. The legislation includes three of Congressman Zinke’s requests that directly impact Montana military members and veterans. The bill allocates more than $10 million for funding for Malmstrom Air Force Base to cover construction costs of the new fire station. Additionally, the bill includes language directed by Rep. Zinke to strengthen the Air Force’s ground to air data link communications system, which the Chinese spy balloon exposed gaps in capabilities. Additionally, Zinke was successful in gaining an additional $5 million for the construction of veteran homes such as the Southwest Montana Veterans Home in Butte. Zinke sought to preserve the VA’s air ambulance services in this bill, however the rules committee ultimately determined that the amendment wasn’t eligible for consideration within the bill; he is now seeking a solution through stand-alone authorizing legislation. (Note: See Zinke’s testimony to the House Rules Committee) “The House Republicans passed a great bill to fully fund the Department of Veterans Affairs and make strategic investments in military construction at Malmstrom and elsewhere,” said Zinke. “The bill also contains important policy victories which keep woke culture out of the VA so the department can focus on treating our warriors, not indoctrinating them.” Zinke’s major wins for Montana include: $10 million to Malmstrom Air Force Base for construction on the new fire station bay and storage area construction. Additional $5 million to construction grants for projects like the Southwest Montana Ve… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-supports-governor-gianfortes-request-drought-disaster Congressman Zinke Supports Governor Gianforte’s Request for Drought Disaster Declaration in Western and North-Central Montana 2023-07-25 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statement of support following Governor Gianforte’s request to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify areas in Western and North-Central Montana impacted by severe drought conditions as natural disaster areas. Due to abnormally low snowpack combined with dry conditions and little rainfall, Western Montana’s livestock, crop, and eco-tourism industries are experiencing added strain. “The crisis around Flathead Lake is a natural disaster made exponentially worse by the manmade disaster of poor leadership at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,” Zinke said. “Governor Gianforte, Senator Daines and I have been pressing federal bureaucrats for over a month to address the crisis at Flathead Lake. Had Reclamation exercised their authority to make an emergency release of water in June, we would not be at the situation we are at now with lake levels dropping so low that ag intakes are inoperable.” Zinke continued, “Western Montana beyond the Flathead Lake community, Toole and Sheridan Counties require immediate relief and are at the mercy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to recognize and designate a drought disaster area. I fully support the Governor’s formal request for an emergency declaration so Montana producers and growers can begin to receive assistance.” Rep. Zinke has emphasized the need of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to reject the Technical Management Team’s recommendation (TMT) and exercise their authority to release water from the Hungry Horse Dam to mitigate dropping pool levels at Flathead Lake. Background: June 29:Zinke, Daines Urged the Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow form Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake. June 29: Zinke had phone conversations with USBR Commissioner Touton. June 30 Zinke had phone conversations with USBR Boise Regional Director Jennifer Carrington. July 1:Flathead county commissioners sent a letter to USBR to stabilize the lake. July 6:Governor Gianforte pr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-zinke-testifies-front-house-rules-committee-amendment-protect-life VIDEO: Zinke Testifies in front of House Rules Committee on Amendment to Protect Life-Saving Healthcare for Veterans 2023-07-25 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced an amendment to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2024 to protect Montana veterans’ access to life flights and a variety of ambulance services. Zinke introduced this amendment after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) finalized a rule that would reimburse air ambulances at a rate equal to that of the 1998 Medicare reimbursement rate. This would cause drastic cuts and make it financially impossible for air ambulances to operate. Zinke’s amendment would stop this rule from going into effect and force the VA to continue operating under the established reimbursement rates. If the amendment achieves passage through House Rules, it will be considered for a vote on the House Floor this week and sent to the U.S. Senate for a vote. Zinke’s amendment is bipartisan and has the backing of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wounded Warrior Project, the National Military & Veterans Alliance, and other veteran service organizations. A video of the testimony is linked here. A transcript of his testimony to the House Rules Committee is below. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, member of the committee. I rise to speak on an important issue, the Zinke amendment 49, which really stops a very, very bad rule, and if not stopped, it will gut air ambulance services across Montana and rural states. And believe me if this rule is not stopped it means people are going to die and veterans are going to lose their lives. Let me explain a little bit about Montana. The Chairman has been out there, and I invite all members to, but Montana’s same sizes from here to Chicago plus 2 miles. Montana’s population is just a little over 1 million. I was just in Bozeman. I met with the CEO of the hospital, and she reminded me that not every hospital even has the same services, so in distances across Montana when you were two hours away from the hospital, and maybe you do hit that deer or that bison. But that is goi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-legislation-defund-block-glacier-park-vehicle-reservation-system Zinke Legislation to Defund, Block Glacier Park Vehicle Reservation System Advances to House Floor 2023-07-21 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s legislation to defund and block the vehicle reservation system at Glacier National Park (GNP). The amendment was added to the FY24 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies funding bill and will advance to a vote on the House Floor in September. This is the most recent step of the already months-long process to remove the reservation system which started last year when Zinke began listening sessions with local residents and business owners. The process continued this April when Zinke called on the National Park Service (NPS) to open an investigation into the details of the Booz Allen contract managing recreation.gov and calling on the NPS to abandon the vehicle reservation system. Zinke has since met with GNP Superintendent Dave Roemer several times to find alternatives to balance public access to the park experience with park preservation by implementing trail density technology systems, public transportation options, and pulling back time of day restrictions for locals without a vehicle reservation. Timeline: March 3 – Zinke raises concern on reservation system. April 6 – bombshell report by the Wall Street Journal detailing a $140 million contract with a defense contractor to run recreation.gov. April 11 – Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer. April 11 – Zinke meets with Glacier-area elected officials and business stakeholders. April 11 – Zinke calls for investigation into recreation.gov. May 10 – Zinke introduces bill to improve collaboration between parks, gateway communities. July 6 – Zinke revisits Glacier Park to meet with Superintendent Roemer. July 19 – House Appropriations vote to pass language defunding and blocking the reservation system. In addition to defunding and blocking the reservation system,, Zinke was able to secure more than a dozen policy victories for Montana in the Interior appropriations bill, to include: Delisting the Greater Yellowstone Grizzly Bear. Ending s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-amendment-delist-grizzlies-around-yellowstone-advances-house-floor Zinke Amendment to Delist Grizzlies Around Yellowstone Advances to House Floor 2023-07-20 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Yesterday the House Appropriations Committee approved by a voice vote Congressman Ryan Zinke’s amendment to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) Grizzly from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and return to the 2017 Department of the Interior rule. The amendment was added to the FY24 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies funding bill and will advance to a vote on the House Floor in September. In February, Rep. Zinke and Congresswoman Harriet Hagemann (R-WY) introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Steve Daines (MT) and both of Idaho’s Senators. The bill requires the DOI to reinstate the 2017 final rule removing grizzlies in the GYE from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife within 180 days of enactment. The 2017 rule was issued by then-Secretary Ryan Zinke. In February, Zinke said, “Instead of moving the goal line, we should be celebrating the win – the Endangered Species Act worked for grizzly bears in the GYE. As a Congressman, I am demanding the same thing I did as Secretary - If we are managing based on science, there must be an offramp for wildlife on the list once their goal is reached. Montana and Wyoming share more than a border, we share wildlife, ecosystems, and the shared responsibility to manage it properly. Congresswoman Hageman is a champion for wildlife management, and I am excited to work closely with her and members in both chambers on this critical piece to ensure they make the right choice for Montana.” In addition to the delisting grizzly bears amendment, Zinke was able to secure more than a dozen policy victories for Montana in the Interior appropriations bill, to include: Restricted funds for Glacier Park’s vehicle reservation system. Ending sue, settle, and seal. Restricting funds for WOTUS. Full funding for Payment in Liu of Taxes (PILT) Defunded DOI’s Interagency Bison Working Group. Blocked the introduction of Bison on the CMR Wildlife refuge. Blocked the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-community-funding-requests-advance-house-floor Zinke Community Funding Requests Advance to House Floor 2023-07-20 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD) community funding requests to advance to a vote on the House Floor in September. Pending passage on the House Floor, the requests will be considered for inclusion in the joint funding package to be approved by the Senate, then signed by the President. The bill includes six of Rep. Zinke’s Community Project Funding requests to bring more than $31.5 million in funding directly to Montana communities. Below is the list of Rep. Zinke’s THUD Appropriations requests included in the bill. Community Project Funding Requests: $20,000,000 for the Blackfeet Nation Tribal Center Project $1,000,000 for the Beaverhead County Bridge Rehabilitation Project. $1,000,000 for the Ravalli County Ricketts Road Improvement Project. $3,315,000 for the Kalispell Two Mile Drainage Improvement Project. $5,000,000 for the Yellowstone National Park Bridge Consolidation Project. $833,123 for the Relocation of Powell County’s New Central Maintenance Facility. Community Project Funding does not increase federal spending, the funding is allocated from previously authorized grant accounts. Allowing elected Members of Congress to direct grant funding brings accountability and transparency to a process that would otherwise be decided by unelected officials in the federal government. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-zinke-rips-bureau-reclamation-refusing-stabilize-flathead-lake Rep. Zinke Rips Bureau of Reclamation for Refusing to Stabilize Flathead Lake 2023-07-14 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - BREAKING:Today, the technical management team (TMT) that advises the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Columbia River System has denied the request by Gov. Gianforte, Sen. Daines and Congressman Zinke to stabilize Flathead Lake levels. Congressman Zinke released the following statement following the Bureau of Reclamation’s refusal: “Let’s be clear, the Commissioner of Reclamation has the authority to make the executive decision and does not need to bow to the unelected bureaucrats at the TMT who care more about fish than people. USBR does not lack authority. The only thing they lack is leadership. “Had Reclamation acted nearly 4 weeks ago when Senator Daines and I first raised this issue, and lake levels were about 8-inches below full pool, the damage would have been mitigated and the situation far less dire. “It is obvious Congress must use the power of the purse to demand Federal authorities prioritize multiple use to include recreation, economic impact, and public safety.” Background: June 29:Zinke, Daines Urged the Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow form Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake. June 29: Zinke had phone conversations with USBR Commissioner Touton. June 30 Zinke had phone conversations with USBR Boise Regional Director Jennifer Carrington. July 1:Flathead county commissioners sent a letter to USBR to stabilize the lake. July 6:Governor Gianforte pressed USBR to stabilize the lake. July 8: Zinke continues to push ‘Fill the Lake’ during visit to Flathead County. July13:Governor Gianforte formally submitted an SOR to the TMT to stabilize the lake. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-zinkes-appropriations-requests-progress-full-committee-markup Rep. Zinke’s Appropriations Requests Progress to Full Committee Markup 2023-07-12 2023 2023-07 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the Office of Congressman Ryan Zinke announces the passage of the House Appropriations Transportation Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee bill for consideration before the entire House Appropriations Committee. The bill includes six of Rep. Zinke’s Community Project Funding requests to bring more than $31.5 million in funding directly to Montana communities. Rep. Zinke’s requests will now appear before the full House Appropriations Committee before passage onto the House Floor and be included in the joint funding package approved by the House and Senate, then signed by the President. Community Project Funding does not increase federal spending, the funding is allocated from previously authorized grant accounts. Allowing elected Members of Congress to direct grant funding brings accountability and transparency to a process that would otherwise be decided by unelected officials in the federal government. Below is the list of Rep. Zinke’s THUD Appropriations requests included in the bill. Community Project Funding Requests: $20,000,000 for the Blackfeet Nation Tribal Center Project. $5,000,000 for the Yellowstone National Park Bridge Consolidation Project. $3,315,000 for the Kalispell Two Mile Drainage Improvement Project. $1,000,000 for the Beaverhead County Bridge Rehabilitation Project. $1,000,000 for the Ravalli County Ricketts Road Improvement Project. $833,123 for the relocation of Powell County's New Central Maintenance Facility. A summary of the bill is available here. Bill text is available here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-daines-urge-bureau-reclamation-increase-flow-form-hungry-horse-prevent Zinke, Daines Urge Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow form Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake 2023-06-29 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water from Hungry Horse Reservoir to stabilize water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of the lake reaching historically low pool levels. Due to a rapid runoff and laws requiring the minimum flow at the SKQ Dam, the lake is expected to be 18-inches below full pool by mid-July. Read the letter to Commissioner Touton here. This 18-inch drop has the potential to create extremely adverse environmental, economic and safety ramifications for the greater Flathead Lake community. The lower water level will result in decreased tourism and create damage to docks and infrastructure surrounding Flathead Lake, as well as create a public safety emergency with submerged hazards blocking previously navigable waterways. “There’s too much at stake economically, environmentally, and for public safety for the federal government to ignore this oncoming crisis,” Zinke said. “Luckily, Reclamation has the authority, and precedence has been set, to increase flow from Hungry Horse Reservoir to stabilize Flathead Lake levels. I’m urging the commissioner to use that authority and take action now to prevent irreversible damage to the greater Flathead Lake community.” Additional Background: The current June streamflow volume forecast is at 40% of average and July is at 36% of average. The SKQ Dam project decreased the lake outflow to minimum streamflow for the lower Flathead River at the beginning of June. However, due to the low inflow into Flathead Lake, the elevation is beginning to drop and is expected to continue to drop until approximately mid-July. Without substantial precipitation or an increase in streamflow, the lowest level is anticipated to be near 18 inches or 1.5 feet below full pool. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-announces-more-30-million-grants-cskt Congressman Zinke Announces More than $30 Million in Grants to CSKT 2023-06-14 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Office of Congressman Ryan Zinke announces the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) as a grant recipient of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) program. The CSKT were awarded $30,567,037 to support the rehabilitation of US93 from Dublin Gulch Road to Gunlock Road which includes construction of a multi-span bridge over Ninepipes Reservoir, implementation of traffic safety improvements, development of wildlife collision reduction infrastructure, roadway reconstruction, and development of a shared-use path. Grant Details Organization: National Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Recipient: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Project: US93 Dublin Gulch Road to Gunlock Road Amount: $30,567,037 Background: The NSFLTP provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and tribal lands. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-protect-second-amendment-rights Congressman Zinke Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights 2023-06-13 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for H.J. Res. 44, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would nullify the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) pistol brace rule the Biden Administration finalized in January 2023. “Biden and radical democrats in the House are taking every action possible to turn law-abiding Montana gun owners into felons – and I won’t stand for it. The latest attempt from the Biden Administration to erode our Second Amendment right falls right in line with the rest of their anti-Montana agenda,” Zinke said. “I was sent to D.C. to protect our Montana values and way of life against government overreach and unconstitutional regulations. I proudly cosponsored the legislation to overturn the Biden pistol brace ban and I hope my colleagues in the Senate, including Montana’s two U.S. Senators, side with Montana.” The ATF’s new rule is a pocket ban on the use of a stabilizing brace with a pistol, arguing that the device turns the legal pistol into a short-barreled rifle. The 40 million law-abiding Americans with a brace must now register on a government list or dispose of their firearms. If they don’t comply with this unconstitutional rule, they will become felons, face 10 years in prison and large fines. Background: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-zinke-and-colleagues-send-letter-va-secretary-regarding-change-ambulance Rep. Zinke and colleagues send letter to VA Secretary regarding change in ambulance reimbursement 2023-06-13 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Rep. Zinke and colleagues send letter to VA Secretary regarding change in ambulance reimbursement 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-zinke-colleagues-demand-cbp-expand-return-pre-pandemic-ports-entry-hours Rep. Zinke, Colleagues Demand CBP to Expand, Return to Pre-Pandemic Ports of Entry Hours 2023-06-09 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke requested the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Executive Assistant Commissioner Pete Flores to expand hours of operation at ports of entry in Montana and other northern states to, at a minimum, match the operating hours with their adjacent Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) ports. Zinke and his colleagues also asked CBP to provide a response within 30 days from receiving the letter. “All three branches of the United States government have acknowledged that the pandemic is over – so why is the CBP not returning to pre-pandemic business?” Zinke said. “Montana’s ports expand access both sides of the border rely on. With mix-matched times, we’re fumbling the ball and creating unneeded confusion for Montanans. Whether they are carrying out business that drives our economy or just visiting family - they deserve consistency. I’ve got colleagues on both sides of the isle and in both chambers ready to give CBP the staff and resources needed to whip our ports back into pre-pandemic shape.” Zinke continued, “Access across the border is important for our economy and our sense of community. Towns like Eureka, Columbia Falls and Babb have many cross-border families and business owners. Having reliable, continuous access ensures folks can see their family and run their businesses.” Joining Congressman Zinke in the letter to CBP are Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jon Tester (D-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Steve Daines (R-MT), and U.S. Congressmen Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and Matt Rosendale (R-MT). Click here to read the letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-secure-our-nations-border Congressman Zinke Votes to Secure Our Nation’s Border 2023-06-01 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted to secure our nation’s borders through the passage of House Republican's H.R. 2: the Secure the Border Act. The passage of H.R. 2 comes the day before the expiration of Title 42, an existing authority that allows the President to expel individuals illegally crossing the border for the duration of COVID-19. The passed legislation directs border wall construction, invests in security technology, and increases border personnel, and mends the asylum system where Biden has abused it. Congressman Zinke released the following statement following House Republicans taking the lead in securing our borders: “Montanans and America know that the border is a mess. Every state is a border state – including Montana. We see it in our streets with sex trafficking, child trafficking, and drug trafficking. It is time to finish the Southern wall. It is time to secure our border. It is time to support our agents who put themselves on the line every day.” To regain operational control of the U.S. international borders and keep the United States safe through the following means: Resume construction of the border wall halted by President Biden Bolster border patrol by requiring the hiring of 22,000 officers and providing retention bonuses. Ending COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees. Upgrade technology along U.S. borders. Authorizes grants to local police who can aid in the federal government's mission to secure the border. This legislation also puts an end to the Biden administration’s catch-and-release policies, clarifies and strengthens the asylum process to deter meritless asylum seekers, and fix our asylum system where the Biden administration has abused it. BACKGROUND: In latest reported numbers, in March 2023 Border Patrol encountered 191,899 migrants at the Southwest Border. Of these, 12,374 are unaccompanied children who are vulnerable to human traffickers and coyotes. Halfway through FY2023, 1,233,067… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-leads-navy-seals-bipartisan-group-veterans-improve-mental-healthcare Zinke Leads Navy SEALS & Bipartisan Group of Veterans to Improve Mental Healthcare for Vets 2023-06-01 2023 2023-06 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON) – Congressmen Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and Congressman Donald Davis (D-NC), along with twelve additional colleagues including every Navy SEAL in Congress, introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs is granting veterans access to life-saving mental health care in their local communities. The legislation streamlines veteran’s community-based care by allowing expedited residential healthcare referrals when the local VA is at capacity. The bill also requires yearly tracking of referrals to be reported to Congress, and requires any alterations the VA may seek to make to community care standards be made by Congress, not the department. “The very program created to take care of our veterans should be the last obstacle standing in their way, unfortunately that has become the reality with the VA – especially when it comes to mental health,” said retired Navy SEAL Commander Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01). “Veterans deserve the best, quickest, and most updated version of healthcare we can give them and expanding access to community-based mental healthcare does exactly that. Intervention at the point of crisis is mission critical to saving lives. The longer veterans have to wait in line to heal their mental and emotional scars, the more their lives are at risk." Air Force veteran and Congressman Donald Davis (D-NC) said: “Our veterans deserve nothing less than the highest standard of health care. It is the least we can do to repay their sacrifices forthis great nation. On behalf of the nearly 50,000 veterans in North Carolina’s First Congressional District, I am proud to support the Protecting Veteran Community Care Act, legislation that amends landmark reforms to veterans’ health care, including mental health treatment. It is simply unacceptable to lose more than 20 veterans daily to suicide. This bill will further veteran access standards and no longer depend on VA access standards, bringing down costly wait times. No veteran should have to put their health on the line to access l… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-against-suspending-debt-ceiling Congressman Zinke Votes Against Suspending Debt Ceiling 2023-05-31 2023 2023-05 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted against H.R.: 3746: The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would’ve suspended the debt ceiling until 2025. The bill passed the House and is now before the Senate for consideration. Congressman Zinke said: “The bill was not all bad. It contained modest but needed work on permit reforms and negotiated spending reductions. The problem is that it is just not enough for Montana. We are faced with adding $4 trillion in debt. More has to be done to cut the budget and grow the economy. Article I of the Constitution is clear - no money shall be withdrawn from the treasury but in Consequence of Appropriations made by law. I strongly believe we need to get back to that fundamental constitutional power. I commend Speaker McCarthy for his work in passing the Limit, Save, Grow Act and forcing the White House to finally negotiate. with Republicans. I look forward to my work on the Appropriations Committee to reduce spending and pull back government over-regulation that is driving inflation and debt.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-r-mt-peltola-d-ak-and-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-expand-access Zinke (R-MT), Peltola (D-AK) and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Public Lands and Improve Collaboration Between Feds and Gateway Communities 2023-05-10 2023 2023-05 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Photos of Zinke’s recent visit with YNP Superintendent can be accessed here. Today, a bipartisan group led by Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Mary Peltola (D-AK) and eight of their colleagues introduced the bipartisan Gateway Communities and Recreation Enhancement Act. The goal of the legislation is to increase public access to National Parks and Forests and improve collaboration between Federal agencies and gateway communities. This is companion bill to legislation introduced by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Angus King (I-ME) in February. Details of the bill are below. The outdoor recreation economy is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy accounting for $887 billion in consumer activity and supported 7.6 million jobs. As a result of this growth, National Parks, public recreation lands, and the gateway communities that support them have experienced increased visitation benefits such as increased economic activity and also difficulties such as housing shortages, infrastructure strain, and conflict between local and federal officials. This bill will help gateway communities and Federal agencies better coordinate to address the challenges, identify opportunities and provide the necessary tools to develop and pursue solutions. “It’s wonderful that more Americans are getting outside to enjoy a trail or river, but the increased visitation unfortunately causes some growing pains. The Gateway Communities and Recreation Enhancement Act seeks to solve some of these problems by bringing federal and local stakeholders to the table to collaborate on access and opportunities,” said Rep. Zinke. “Additionally, the bill solves the longtime issue of unrealized potential in capturing real-time data on trail density and encouraging visitation to nearby, less traveled trails. If hikers see a trail is crowded and have the option to hike a different route that is low traffic, that helps alleviate congestion and resource strain, and also allows land managers to welcome more members of the public without restricting… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-votes-limit-save-grow-act Congressman Ryan Zinke Votes for the Limit, Save, Grow Act 2023-04-26 2023 2023-04 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act which aims to limit federal spending, save taxpayer dollars, and grow the economy. “The people of Montana sent me to Congress to fix the mess – not add to it. The Democrats’ plan to raise the debt ceiling without looking into the issue that caused us to hit the limit is the definition of fiscal irresponsibility,” Zinke said. “With nothing but lies coming from Democrats in all three branches, House Republicans crafted a long-term solution to curb reckless spending, save taxpayer dollars, reinforce Social Security and Medicare programs, and decrease our dependance on potential adversaries. Anyone who understands a hard day’s work would vote to pass this bill.” Due to the swell of government spending over the last three years the debt limit will soon be reached, and Congress is forced to lift the debt ceiling to prevent a default and downgrading of U.S. credit. House Republicans are demanding that government spending be reduced and savings found elsewhere so that we are not in this situation every year, and instead can start reducing the deficit and paying down the debt. President Biden and Chuck Schumer have not put forth a plan other than raise the debt limit and spend more until we reach the limit again. This act, sometimes described in the media as a debt ceiling plan, addresses the looming Democrat-created debt crisis by capping future spending, recouping unspent COVID funding, repealing market distorting green tax credits, cutting regulations, and implementing pro-growth policies like a work requirement and energy permitting reform. An outline of the Bill is below: Limit future spending by returning discretionary spending to pre-pandemic levels while maintaining a strong national defense and protecting Medicare and Social Security Reduces excessive government spending by setting FY24 discretionary spending at FY22 levels (estimated $131 billion in immediate savings) Caps growth of discretionary spendin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/cedar-hunt-st-ignatius-high-wins-2023-congressional-art-competition-western Cedar Hunt of St. Ignatius High Wins 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Western Montana 2023-04-17 2023 2023-04 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (MISSOULA, MT) - Today Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced Ms. Cedar Hunt of St. Ignatius’ piece titled Girl on Horse as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Montana’s First Congressional District. The St. Ignatius High Schooler’s art will be displayed in the halls of the United States Congress for the next year along with the top entries in each district around the country. The Congressional Art Competition is a tradition that has been reoccurring since 1982, however Hunt’s submission is the first winner unique to Montana’s newly drawn western district. In her submission, Hunt noted that Girl on Horse is a 3D plume feather woman riding her appaloosa in a field of lavender with a background of mission old ledger papers. Ledger paper is an art form that traces back to the late 1800’s and is used in art displaying the early lives of Native Americans. “Montana is home to a robust art community and cultivating that talent begins with recognizing it early on,” Zinke said. “I was incredibly impressed with the work our students brought to the table - it made choosing a winner a difficult task. Cedar’s piece on ledger paper was a great ode to the roots of Montana and our state should be proud of the talent working its way up through our youth. Congratulations on a job well done to Cedar and each of the other entries – you’ve made Montana proud.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-requests-funding-15-western-montana-projects Congressman Zinke Requests Funding for 15 Western Montana Projects 2023-04-13 2023 2023-04 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, DC) Congressman Ryan Zinke today announced he has requested federal funding for 15 projects in Western Montana to improve infrastructure, economic development, and law enforcement capabilities. The projects are located in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, Flathead (2), Glacier (3), Lake, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli and Lewis and Clark Counties. The projects are posted on Congressman Zinke’s website for public inspection here and the list is below. “I personally toured many of the project sites proposed and my staff and I spent weeks vetting each one to ensure they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funding. I am proud to put my name behind these projects,” said Congressman Zinke. “Every one of these projects will make a big difference in the community and help Western Montana meet the challenges faced with increasing residency and aging infrastructure and services.” The requests were made through the U.S. House of Representatives Community Project Funding policy which allows Members of the House to propose up to 15 local projects to receive funding from eligible grant programs. All projects must meet the published grant requirements and pass a series of legislative hurdles. Every project must be approved by the House Appropriations Committee, which Zinke is a member, the full House of Representatives and be included in the joint funding package approved by the House and Senate and signed by the President. Community Project Funding does not increase federal spending, the funding is allocated from previously authorized grant accounts. Allowing elected Members of Congress to direct grant funding brings accountability and transparency to a process that would otherwise be decided by unelected officials in the federal government. Proposed projects include: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, $200,000 - Access to broadband for Anaconda-Deer Lodge Anaconda-Deer Lodge is a consolidated County-City government, population 9,491, which currently has zero access to broadband infrastructure. This… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-calls-investigation-recreationgov-contract-glacier-national-park Zinke Calls for Investigation into Recreation.gov Contract & Glacier National Park Reservation System 2023-04-11 2023 2023-04 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (COLUMBIA FALLS, MT) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke called on the National Park Service to open an investigation into the details of the Booz Allen contract managing recreation.gov and calling on the National Park Service (NPS) to abandon the vehicle reservation system planned to soon go into effect at Glacier National Park. Zinke issued a letter to NPS and other agencies’ leadership following the April 6th bombshell report by the Wall Street Journal detailing a $140 million contract with a defense contractor to run recreation.gov. Earlier today Zinke hosted separate meetings with the Glacier National Park Superintendent Dave Roemer and a group of Glacier-area elected officials and business stakeholders in Columbia Falls. (photos available in links) Zinke wrote: “During your recent appearance before the House Committee on Appropriations I raised the issue of Glacier National Park rationing access to the park and shutting out locals via a poorly conceived and executed vehicle reservation system. You committed to me that you would look for a solution and consider rolling back this policy that is deeply unpopular with local residents, small businesses and visitors…In light of the recent WSJ report, and the fact that the Glacier National Park reservation system is housed on recreation.gov, I am calling for a full investigation of both the Booz-Allen contract (dating back to the original contract and subsequent renewals), and the decision-making process to implement the Glacier Park reservation system… I am also calling on you to abandon the Glacier National Park reservation system until a full investigation has been completed and the findings reported to my office.” In addition, Congressman Zinke requested the following information from the National Park Service: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-demands-answers-doi-officials-appropriations-hearing Congressman Zinke Demands Answers from DOI Officials at Appropriations Hearing 2023-03-29 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke questioned senior officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Parks Service (NPS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing. National Parks Service: Congressman Zinke pressed the Director of NPS Charles Sams on park rationing, specifically at Glacier National Park so locals aren’t locked out of their community’s park due to ticketing and time restraints. As Secretary, Zinke was the principal architect of the Great American Outdoors Act which was the largest investment in the history of our nation’s outdoor spaces. Watch the clip of Rep. Zinke questioning the NPS here. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Rep. Zinke also questioned Director of USFWS Martha Williams on the delay to delist grizzly bears in the GYE as an endangered species when we should be celebrating a win and offboarding the species from the list. In February, Rep. Zinke introduced a bill to delist the GYE grizzly from the Endangered Species List with Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. The bill requires the DOI to reinstate the 2017 final rule removing grizzlies in the GYE from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife within 180 days of enactment. The 2017 rule was issued by then-Secretary Ryan Zinke. Watch the clip of Rep. Zinke questioning the USFWS here. BLM: Rep. Zinke followed up his hearing yesterday with DOI Secretary Deb Haaland by pressing the Director of BLM Tracy Stone-Manning on refusing to permit the mining of critical minerals in the United States. Secretary Haaland or Director Stone-Manning claimed ignorance to the fact their policies are tightening China’s stronghold on critical minerals, and both claimed they are not aware of China’s status as the world’s number one polluter. A 2017 report by the U.S. Geological Survey found the U.S. is dependent on China and Russia for 23 of the minerals that are most-needed to sustain our national de… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-lower-energy-costs-montana Congressman Zinke Votes to Lower Energy Costs for Montana 2023-03-29 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in support of H.R. 1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act. This legislation was the top priority for House Republicans in the 118th Congress. The Lowering Energy Costs Act focuses on spurring responsible development of domestic energy and mineral resources, eliminating burdensome permitting requirements, creating jobs, and securing our supply chains and energy infrastructure. This is an integral piece of legislation to Rep. Zinke’s work on energy and climate solutions that reverse the damage done by President Biden’s agenda from day one to shut down our energy production and make us reliant on China. “A little over two years ago, America wasn’t just energy independent - America was energy dominant. We gave Biden a blueprint for a clean, safe, efficient, and inexpensive energy policy and economy that benefitted from it. He threw it in the garbage and Montanans have paid for it though high electricity bills and price gouges at the fuel pump since,” Zinke said. “H.R. 1 puts logic back into energy policy. We shouldn’t be fist-bumping over oil deals with war criminals, Chinese Communists or terrorists when we have what we need under our boots.” BACKGROUND: January 2021 – Biden revokes the Keystone XL pipeline permit January 2021 – Biden blocks federal oil and gas leases January 2022 – Biden revokes Alaska NPRA lease sale February 2022 – Biden begs Saudis for oil March 2022 – Biden releases first batch of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve June 2022 – Gas prices hit an all-time national high average at $5 per gallon June 2022 – Gas prices in Montana hit an all-time average high at $4.97 per gallon of gasoline - $5.91 for diesel 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-grills-bidens-interior-secretary-haaland Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland 2023-03-28 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congressman Zinke Grills Biden’s Interior Secretary Haaland for Propping up China for Critical Minerals (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke questioned President Biden’s current Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland on her budget request for FY24 at the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee. At the hearing, Congressman Zinke grilled Secretary Haaland on the administration’s policy to shut down mining in the United States, while propping up China for critical minerals. A 2017 report by the U.S. Geological Survey found the U.S. is dependent on China and Russia for 23 of the minerals that are most-needed to sustain our national defense and economy and are used in manufacturing everything from batteries and computer chips to equipment used by our military. The report shows a troubling trend of foreign dependency. Secretary Haaland was unable to answer basic questions about critical mineral deposits, dependency and her own actions to kill American mineral production. Watch Rep. Zinke’s questioning from the hearing here. ZINKE: Are you aware that China produces more emissions than any other country on the planet? HAALAND: I probably read that somewhere. ZINKE: Are you aware that China produces 90% of plastic from four rivers? HAALAND: I’ll take that to be true. ZINKE: Are you aware that by multiple studies, that in order to satisfy the present requirement of EV and critical minerals, it would take an increase of 2,000% in minerals needed in the next twenty years? HAALAND: Thank you for that information. ZINKE: Are you aware that Northern Minnesota is home to those critical minerals? HAALAND: I am not sure. ZINKE: Can you pick any place in the United States that you’ve identified to fast-track so we are not vulnerable to China and Russia both In defense and EV? HAALAND: We are working on identifying those critical minerals. ZINKE: You would agree that not having the critical mine… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-slams-biden-killing-american-energy Congressman Zinke Slams Biden for Killing American Energy 2023-03-13 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statement on President Biden’s Alaskan Willow Project approval decision. President Biden continued his war on American energy by only approving 3/5 pads for drilling. Disapproving two pads comes as no surprise after the President campaigned on killing domestic production causing Americans to rely on adversaries for energy. “Make no mistake, the approval of three pads is not a victory - it’s a kick in the pants,” Zinke said. “By only approving three, Biden is doing the absolute bare minimum while still promising regulatory harassment. The President is heading into an uphill election year and desperate to say he supports American energy but doesn’t have the grit to stand up to the radical environmentalists who pull the strings behind the scenes. The Trump Administration handed Joe Biden a long-term, viable American energy solution, all they had to do was keep current course and speed. Complete failure.” Background In 2016 ConocoPhillips drilled exploratory wells and found significant pay. 2017 Secretary Zinke signed a Secretarial Order to reopen Alaska’s National Petroleum. Reserve (an area specifically set aside by Congress for exactly this purpose) and the Coastal Plain to oil and gas development. 2018, ConocoPhillips formally submitted a proposal for development to Secretary Zinke. In 2020 the project was approved after two years of regulatory review. Since 2021 the project has been wrapped up in legal review and revision. It now awaits a ROD with the Administration. About Willow would create more than 1,500 full and part time jobs in energy, construction, transportation, and other support industries. The project has significant geologic potential to support 250 wells over 30 years. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-co-sponsors-parents-bill-rights-act Congressman Zinke Co-Sponsors Parents Bill of Rights Act 2023-03-09 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. The legislation provides legal protections for parents to know what their kids are being taught and clear guidelines for school systems to follow so our children’s education is accurate, relevant and transparent. “Parents have rights and it’s necessary that any school that receives federal funding recognizes and respects those rights,” Zinke said. “Schools are becoming focused on indoctrination rather than core curriculum. I promised Montana parents I would be a strong advocate for them and introduce a Parents’ Bill of Rights. Today, I am proud to announce another promise kept and cosponsor the Parents' Bill of Rights to put parents back in the driver’s seat of their children’s education.” The Parents Bill of Rights Act is built on five key pillars: Parents have the right to know what their children are being taught. Parents have the right to be heard. Parents have the right to see a school’s budget and spending. Parents have the right to protect their child’s privacy. Parents have the right to be updated on any violent activity at school. The text for the Parents Bill of Rights Act is available here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-nullify-wotus-ruling-urges-senate Congressman Zinke Votes to Nullify WOTUS Ruling – Urges Senate 2023-03-09 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted to nullify the rule titled Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States," which was submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on January 18, 2023. The rule specifies which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction. The 2023 rule replaced a 2020 rule that included a narrower definition of waters of the United States. “The last thing Montanans need is the government telling them how to manage their mud puddles,” Zinke said. “WOTUS is one of the largest, most egregious overreaches on private property rights we will ever see, and every action to repeal and defund it must be taken immediately. Most people in D.C. have no clue where the Yellowstone River begins and ends – much less have the grasp ways it impacts private property. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to support the will of Congress in voting to protect America’s farmers, ranchers and property owners by rescinding the EPA’s ambiguous WOTUS ruling. Nobody knows how to manage Montana water like Montanans.” Farmer from Conrad and Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson said, “MFBF has been battling back bad WOTUS rules that far exceed the EPA’s statutory authority since 2015. Despite the concerns voiced from out in the country, the EPA came out with yet another version of the rule, subjecting farmers to complicated and overreaching regulations. We sincerely appreciate Representative Zinke’s efforts to stop the implementation of this latest rule. He understands that farmers and ranchers want clean water and deserve clear rules. His support of HJ Res 27 shows that he stands with Montana farmers and ranchers.” Background: Under federal law, Congress can implement the Congressional Review Act (CRA) which allows a newly elected Congress to vote to overturn recent major rules and regulations implemented by the Administration. If the House passes a CRA resolution, the Sen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/montana-tribes-testify-house-appropriations-subcommittee Montana Tribes Testify Before House Appropriations Subcommittee 2023-03-08 2023 2023-03 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke served as interim Chairman of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing for American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day. During that session, the Committee heard testimony from representatives from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), the Blackfeet Nation, Fort Belknap Indian Community, and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation. “Over the years, I have had the privilege to work alongside Montana’s great tribal nations as a state senator, congressman, secretary of the interior, and now again as a congressman. Keeping an open and productive dialogue and government to government relationship between the tribes and Congress is key to our joint success,” Zinke said. “I fight for our nations every day in Congress, but today’s hearing is important because it gives tribes a platform to inform other members of Congress about their priorities. Hearing directly from the front line is always the most impactful message, and I look forward to continuing our great partnership.” “This is first time since the pandemic that the Appropriations Committee has heard direct testimony from Tribal leaders. We appreciate Congressman Zinke’s and the Committee’s leadership in taking the time to listen to our needs once again,” – Hon. Carole Lankford, Tribal Council, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. “The Tribes appreciate very much that the House Appropriations Committee takes two days to listen to Tribal leaders to learn about our needs, including public safety, health care, and social services. These are all areas of critical importance to Tribes. We look forward to working with Congress to address these needs and appreciate Congressman Zinke’s leadership on these important issues,” – Chairman Floyd G. Azure, Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-introduces-bill-delist-gye-grizzly-bears-endangered-species Congressman Zinke Introduces Bill to Delist GYE Grizzly Bears as Endangered Species 2023-02-28 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke and Wyoming Congresswoman Harriett Hageman introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023. The bill requires the DOI to reinstate the 2017 final rule removing grizzlies in the GYE from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife within 180 days of enactment. The 2017 rule was issued by then-Secretary Ryan Zinke. “Instead of moving the goal line, we should be celebrating the win – the Endangered Spices Act worked for grizzly bears in the GYE,” Zinke said. “As a Congressman, I am demanding the same thing I did as Secretary - If we are managing based on science, there must be an offramp for wildlife on the list once their goal is reached. Montana and Wyoming share more than a border, we share wildlife, ecosystems, and the shared responsibility to manage it properly. Congresswoman Hageman is a champion for wildlife management, and I am excited to work closely with her and members in both chambers on this critical piece to ensure they make the right choice for Montana.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-takes-lead-securing-northern-border Congressman Zinke Takes the Lead on Securing the Northern Border 2023-02-28 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke led 28 members in launching the Northern Border Security Caucus with Co-Chairman Pennsylvania Congressman Mark Kelly. The coalition consists of representatives of districts along the U.S. – Canada border sounding the alarm on the lack of resources for agents protecting the world’s longest international border. The rollout included a letter to Secretary Mayorkas calling for immediate aide to troops experiencing overwhelming apprehension numbers and no additional assistance coming from DHS. “The first thing bad guys do is go where the good guys aren’t. Right now, all our good guys are dealing with Biden’s crisis on the Southwest border leaving the north unprotected and vulnerable to criminals, cartels, and terrorists,” Zinke said. “By establishing this caucus, we will provide critical oversight and expose the truth to the American people about the nationwide crisis this administration has willingly caused.” Background: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-art-competition-open-western-montana-high-school-students Congressional Art Competition Open to Western Montana High School Students 2023-02-16 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke invites high school students in Montana’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The longtime tradition started in 1982 and has since allowed Montana’s young artists the chance to showcase their talents in our nation’s Capitol building. Complete guidelines for entry can be found on house.gov. The deadline to submit artwork to Zinke’s office is Tuesday, April 11, 2023. “Western Montana is home to a robust art community and cultivating that talent begins with recognizing it early on” Zinke said. “Our students create amazing works of art and I look forward to giving Montana’s young artists an opportunity to display their work on a national stage.” Submissions should reflect Montana’s history and culture and will be judged by a board of advisors made of established local artists. The board will select one piece to be entered in the nationwide contest and be displayed in the halls of Congress for the year. Two other pieces will be recognized and will be displayed in Rep. Zinke’s offices in Washington, D.C., and Missoula. The following is a summary of the Congressional Art Competition rules: Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. All art sent to the Congressman’s office must be framed and still within the required specifications. Accepted mediums include: Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.) Collages - must be two dimensional Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints Mixed Media - use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. Computer-generated art Photography Submissions should be sent to: The Office of Congressman Ryan Zinke 2901 W. Broadway Street Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59808 All entries must be original in concept, d… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/montana-veterans-encouraged-apply-2-year-paid-fellowship-congressman-zinkes Montana Veterans Encouraged to Apply for 2-Year Paid Fellowship at Congressman Zinke’s Missoula Office 2023-02-16 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (MISSOULA, MT) - Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana’s 1st Congressional District is seeking a veteran to fill a 2-year paid position based in Missoula, Montana. The position will work with military and veteran constituents to handle a veterans-related portfolio and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies. Candidates eligible and interested can apply here. The individual will be part of the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for recent members of the armed forces to serve within a Representative’s office. To apply, veterans must meet the following requirements: Honorably discharged, released from active duty within the last six years. Terminal pay grades at or below E-5,O-3,or W-2. Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6, O-4, and W-3 within 6-months of separation from active duty are eligible, granted they meet ALL other eligibility requirements. Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-reacts-president-bidens-state-union-address Congressman Zinke Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address 2023-02-08 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Zinke released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. “Montanans deserved to hear a lot more from President Biden at the State of the Union, but unfortunately this is exactly what we have come to expect. He did everything but admit our country is worse off than it was before he took office. And the things he did admit were worse, he blamed on other people. Leadership matters, Mr. President. The issues Montanans are facing are fixable – but we need the President to listen to and be willing to work with us, rather than cast half the country aside as political opponents.” On Energy, Congressman Zinke said: “The only campaign promise Joe Biden is keeping is his promise to kill the American energy sector. His single accomplishment comes at the cost of our jobs, our paychecks, and our national security. For decades, Montana helped power our economy and with reliable, affordable and efficient energy sources, and we used Crow clean coal to help our allies in Europe and Asia meet their needs without asking our adversaries for energy. We sought to partner with Canada for the Keystone XL pipeline which would carry Canadian and Montana oil sands, but he killed that too. It’s near impossible due to the strangulation of the Biden regulatory agenda. He kills American Energy only to beg dictators, war criminals and communist regimes for their oil. He says it’s in the interest of climate change but ignores the fact that the USA has the cleanest and safest record on the planet.” On national security, Zinke said: “I initially thought it was incompetence by the Biden Administration but now I know it’s a willful decision for Biden to cozy up to China. There is no excuse that the Commander in Chief bent a knee to China while they collected sensitive intelligence over our heads at Malmstrom Air Force Base – one of the largest ballistic missile defense systems on the globe. Thankfully, the Billings Gazette forced the Pentagon and Whi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-zinke-we-need-protect-social-security ICYMI - Zinke: We Need to Protect Social Security 2023-02-08 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Zinke Fact Checks Biden and Senate Democrats’ lies on Cutting Social Security and Medicare (WASHINGTON, D.C) - During the State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden told Montanans that Republicans are attempting to cut Medicare and Social Security, a lie that has been repeated by Senate Democrats. Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joined CNN’s This Morning with Kaitlyn Collins to correct the President’s blatant lies. Rep. Zinke: There was some blatant mistruths. That the Republicans, for instance, would terminate Social Security or Medicare. Collins: He said some Republicans want to sunset Social Security, Medicare. That is true that Rick Scott did propose that last summer. I know what we've said now. Rep. Zinke: Terminating and sunsetting would be saying that we want to end it, or not honor the protections and the benefit. That's not true. Speaker McCarthy had a conversation with Biden. He had a conversation with our caucus. That's off the table. The President knew it, McCarthy knew it, and the caucus knew it - and I think now the American public knows it too. Collins: Regardless of the debt ceiling though, are you open to making changes to Social Security and Medicare? Because I was looking at some comments you've made recently. You said Congress needs to open up both sides talking about mandatory spending, discretionary spending. You said there are some entitlements that have outlived their lifestyle that no longer produce results. Are those two of those? Rep. Zinke: I think when you look at it, everything should be reviewed. But when you put 72% of the budget and you lock it in the safe and say we're not going to look at it. Look, when you look at discretionary funding, military; I think there's room for savings in the military too. Collins: And that could happen with his debt ceiling you think – cuts to defense spending? Rep. Zinke: I think everything should be looked at and reviewed. Some programs, for instance, you can't pay people not to work. And a lot of the COVID still is happe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-reacts-usfws-delisting-grizzly-bears-esa-protections Congressman Zinke Reacts to The USFWS Delisting Grizzly Bears from ESA Protections 2023-02-03 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke reacted to the completion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial review of three petitions received to remove Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for grizzly bears in the lower 48 States. “The time to delist the grizzly is long overdue. As Secretary I followed the science and guidance of wildlife experts and delisted the Greater Yellowstone Grizzly only to have it overturned by a radical activist judge,” Zinke said. “I will be working with the Montana and neighboring delegations to introduce legislation to delist the bear and restore state management to our wildlife.” The Service found that petitions from Montana and Wyoming present substantial information indicating the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) may qualify as their own distinct population segment and may warrant removal from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The Service will now initiate a comprehensive status review of the grizzly bear in the NCDE and GYE based on the best available scientific and commercial data available to inform a 12-month finding. If the 12-month finding results in proposing one or more DPSs for delisting, the Service will consider those in the context of the ongoing recovery for the rest of the population in the larger listed entity, and any proposed rule would have additional public notice and comment. Background: In 2017, as Secretary of the Interior, Zinke delisted the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear from ESA protections. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-end-covid-19-restrictions Congressman Zinke Votes to End COVID-19 Restrictions 2023-02-02 2023 2023-02 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - This week, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted for five bills that declare an end to the three-year Coronavirus pandemic, restore individual vaccinee decisions and reinstate federal workforce systems that reflect America’s needs. “The only ‘unprecedented times’ Americans have faced the past two years is the Biden Administration’s failed attempt at socialism and gross abuses of federal power,” Zinke said. “This week, I upheld another promise I made to the people of Montana and voted to rein in the federal government’s “emergency” powers and restore the rights stripped by the Administration’s unconstitutional overreach.” Congressman Zinke voted yes to: H.R. 382 - Pandemic is Over Act. H.J. Res. 7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. Terminates the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on the date of enactment and forces the Biden administration to be transparent with the American people if he needs further authority. H.R. 497 - Freedom for Health Care Workers Act. Eliminates the federal vaccine mandate for frontline healthcare workers and prevents CMS from enacting similar rules which directly impacted healthcare shortages in rural and underserved communities across Montana. H.R. 139 - SHOW UP Act of 2023. Republicans introduced this Act to prevent the Biden administration from cementing pandemic-era telework policies until it proves the efficacy of remote work. H. Con. Res. 9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism. This denounces socialism in all forms and calls out the radical socialist ideals that have terrorized nations and continually failed where implemented. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-announces-109-million-transportation-funding Congressman Zinke Announces $10.9 Million in Transportation Funding 2023-01-31 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the allocation of almost $11 million in funding for transportation projects in Glacier, Flathead, Lake and Missoula Counties. The funding is distributed from the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Safe Streets for All program (DOT SS4A). “Safety and security should always be the top concerns of elected officials whether it’s national security from foreign threats or the safety of our streets right here at home. I applaud the local leadership for recognizing the both the need and funding opportunity to improve safety within our own communities,” said Congressman Zinke. “I’m eager to get to work as a member of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation and Housing to ensure Montana’s projects are not overseen and that our district’s unique needs and priorities are met.” Grant details are below: Recipient: Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation Amount: $797,105 Purpose: The award will be used by the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. Blackfeet Safe Streets and Roads for All: A Community Safe Systems Approach to Improve the Safety, Health, Economy, and Environment of the Blackfeet Nation Recipient: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Amount: $368,000 Purpose: The award will be used by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. Recipient: City of Kalispell Amount: $520,000 Purpose: The award will be used by the City of Kalispell to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. Recipient: City of Missoula Amount: $9,311,254.08 Purpose: The City of Missoula, Montana, seeks to enhance safety, improve accessibility, and provide equitable transportation along a corridor that serves both City and County residents. The project will implement multiple safety improvements on a 2-mile segment along South Ave. and a 0.25-mile segment along Clements Road. The crash rates for the two project locat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-receives-appropriations-subcommittee-assignments Congressman Zinke Receives Appropriations Subcommittee Assignments 2023-01-30 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his subcommittee assignments on the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Zinke will serve on the Military Construction, Veteran Affairs and Related Agencies, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies subcommittees. “These subcommittees are exactly the right fit to address some of the biggest challenges we face across Western Montana - primarily the housing squeeze, infrastructure, public lands access and use, and care for our veterans, ” said Rep. Zinke. “I look forward to working with stakeholders from across the district to make sure Montana priorities and projects are represented.” Interior, Environment and Related Agencies The subcommittee has funding and oversight jurisdiction over issues related to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, The U.S. Forest Service, Indian Health Service, Smithsonian institutions and other national museums and history preserves. The subcommittee is responsible for allocating funding to important government programs and activities such as forest management, wildfire fighting, national parks, and energy development. Similarly, the committee can use its powers to check harmful regulations and rules such as Water of the U.S. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies The subcommittee has oversight jurisdiction and oversees funding for construction and alignment of military installations and the Department of Veterans Affairs, making it a key committee for ensuring Malmstrom Air Force Base and National Guard and Reserve facilities, as well as VA facilities and programs are properly funded. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies The subcommittee has oversight and funding jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, transportation safety boards, a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-announces-more-1-million-dollars-federal-funding Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces More than $1 Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Lincoln County Youth Programs 2023-01-26 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced more than $1 million dollars in federal grant funding to the Kootenai Valley Head Start based in Lincoln County, Montana. The funding is derived from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) CH-Head Start Projects program. The 28 member staff at the Kootenai Valley Head Start plans to use the five-year continuation grant toward funding programs supporting 96 children ages spanning in ages three, four and five living in and around Libby and Troy. The Kootenai Valley Head Start’s goal is to prepare their students for their next level of education and give their social, emotional and family dynamics a boosted foundation to help overcome generational poverty that places many students in vulnerable positions including food and heat insecurities. Grant Details: Recipient: Kootenai Valley Head Start Program Title: CH-Head Start Projects Award Amount: $1,032,861 Congressman Zinke released the following statement regarding the HHS grant toward Lincoln County. “Raising a family is hard, no matter where you live but in rural communities there are unique challenges. Head start is an important program for kids and parents across Montana, especially in communities like Libby and Troy where childcare and early childhood education services are not as readily available,” Zinke said. “The Kootenai Valley Head Start program gives kids a safe and healthy learning environment around kids their own age and their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. I look forward to working them in the future and am eager to see the positive impact their staff will do with this award.” The Kootenai Head Start Program Director Peggy Rayome said the grant is monumental in keeping the Lincoln County program heading in the right direction. Rayome said, “As the director of Kootenai Valley Head Start, I am excited to be receiving this funding. These funds will ensure that our program will continue to have a positive influence for change by providing a safe learning envi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-announces-more-2-million-health-grants-lincoln-county Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces More Than $2 Million in Health Grants to Lincoln County 2023-01-25 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced more than $2 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Lincoln County Community Health Center headquartered in Libby, Montana, which serves more than 7,500 unduplicated annual patients. The funding is distributed through the H80 - Health Center Cluster program and will aid the nearly 70 professionals in Montana’s First Congressional District who provide medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and behavioral services to the state’s Northwest region. The funding will further the center’s mission of building strong, healthy communities through access to quality, affordable patient-centered care. Grant details: Recipient: Lincoln County Community Health Center Program title: H80 – Health Center Cluster Award: $2,140,335 “Rural health has unique challenges and delivering quality and affordable medical care in reasonable proximity to home or by telemedicine is a big priority for my office,” said Zinke. “Having updated, staffed and capable medical centers closer to home, rather than driving hundreds of miles to Kalispell, Missoula or Billings is critically important for the health and mental wellness of our neighbors. Whether it’s addiction medicine, mental health, pediatrics, physical therapy or emergency medicine, the ability for one to see a doctor who they know and trust - and who is close to home - no doubt improves patient outcomes and strengthens families. I applaud the team at Lincoln County Community Health Center for their work to secure this funding and thank them for their work keeping Montanans well.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-announces-217500-hhs-grant-montana-state-university Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces a $217,500 HHS Grant to Montana State University 2023-01-13 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke announced Montana State University will receive a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The purpose of the grant is to support the university’s work identifying heterogenous neuronal responses to HSV-1 infection with drop-based microfluidics. Congressman Zinke said, “Montana State University is a leading research institution, is one of the best overall universities in the nation, and will continue to sit at the top of the ranks thanks to grants like this. I look forward to continuing working with MSU, UM, Tech, Northern and Montana’s other higher education institutions to continue building our research and development capabilities. Go Cats!” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-announces-85000-nea-grants-western-montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces $85,000 in NEA Grants to Western Montana 2023-01-13 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) The Office of Congressman Zinke announces this year’s National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) federal grant recipients. The NEA awards grants toward organizations to support the art community and is open to applicants across the country. This is the first of two grant announcements for the fiscal year and Montana’s First Congressional District is home to five groups who received a combined total of $85,000. Recipients in Montana’s First Congressional District are: Equinox Theatre Company: $10,000 Purpose: To support staffing for a theater art in prison program. Glacier Symphony and Chorale, Inc.: $10,000 Purpose: To support a series of educational chamber concert tours in rural communities and tribal lands of Montana. Missoula Writing Collaborative: $35,000 Purpose: To support creative writing residencies for students. University of Montana: $20,000 Purpose: To support Montana Repertory Theatre's development, world premiere production, and tour of a new play by Kendra Mylnechuk Potter. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ryan-zinke-votes-historic-house-rules-package-defund-irs Congressman Ryan Zinke Votes for Historic House Rules Package & to Defund the IRS 2023-01-13 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana’s First Congressional District cast his first two legislative votes after being sworn into the 118th Congress early Saturday morning. The first vote was on the rules package which governs how the House operates for the 118th Congress. It is widely considered the most conservative package in decades and restores a number of fiscal and procedural safeguards that had been gutted in recent years. The second vote was to defund the 87,000 IRS agents authorized in the 2022 “Inflation Reduction Act.” On the Rules Package “This rules package does exactly what I promised Montanans I’d do; restore trust and transparency in government and hold bad actors accountable,” said Zinke. “We are getting rid of fiscally irresponsible omnibus bills, we’re getting rid of 1,000 page bills spanning multiple subjects, we’re requiring bills be available for at least 72 hours before any votes are cast, and we’re starting two committees to investigate the weaponization of the federal government and hold China accountable. This is what change looks like under the unified Republican House majority.” The Rules Package: Requires the text of legislation to be made available at least 72 hours prior to a vote in the House. Ensures that bills coming to the Floor follow new single-subject and germaneness rules and protocols to protect Members from voting on bloated legislative vehicles. Ends proxy voting in the House and remote proceedings in committees. Replaces the current PAYGO requirements with CUTGO provisions that prohibit legislation from coming to the floor that has the net effect of increasing mandatory spending within a five- or ten-year budget window without equal or greater offsets. Restores fiscal accountability by eliminating the Gephardt Rule that allowed for an automatic suspension of the debt ceiling upon adoption of a budget resolution. Restores the Holman Rule that adds another layer of accountability for the federal bureaucracy by allowing amendments that reduc… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-zinke-votes-protect-americas-strategic-petroleum-reserve-china Congressman Zinke Votes To Protect America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve From China 2023-01-13 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke co-sponsored the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) From China Act introduced by Representative McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). This vote places restricting measures on the Secretary of Energy from selling products from the SPR to any entity owned, under the control or influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or to any other entity that intends to export to China. This action protects Americans from bad actors around the world who have negative intentions for our country’s economic prosperity, are lax on environmental regulations that cause harm on our natural resources and are positioning themselves at a threatening angle to our national security. Congressman Zinke released this statement following his vote: “It is inexcusable of the Biden administration to sell off an ounce of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve to anyone other than the American people, much less the Chinese Communist Party,” said Zinke. “The simple answer to providing relief to Americans and jobs to Montanans is to take the handcuffs off American energy producers and get back to doing business here where it is safer for our land, places us in a better strategic position for national security and puts money back into the American economy. Instead, Biden would rather fist bump over crooked deals with Middle Eastern terrorists, Chinese communists, and shady characters in South America.” BACKGROUND: Starting in 2021, the Biden administration began its war on American energy causing a loss of thousands of jobs, record-breaking inflation and placed America in a vulnerable position by forcing us to rely on energy sources outside our borders. Now, Americans are paying more to fuel their cars, heat their homes and put food on the table. Meanwhile, the executive branch still has no effective plan to bring relief leaving it up to the Republican House majority to correct their mistakes. TIMELINE: January 2021 – Biden revokes the Keystone XL pipeline permit January 2021 – Biden blocks federal oi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/montana-congressman-ryan-zinke-appointed-house-appropriations-committee Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Appointed to House Appropriations Committee 2023-01-13 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke was appointed to the influential House Committee on Appropriations, the committee has authorization over funding – and defunding – the federal government. The committee is vital to the House upholding its constitutional power of the purse and ensuring the spending by agencies follows the will of the People, rather than the discretion of unelected bureaucrats. Positions on the committee are highly competitive and members typically are appointed after two or three terms in the House. Zinke brings with him seniority from his previous tenure in the House and his expertise as a former U.S. Secretary of the Interior. “It is an honor to work alongside Chairwoman Granger and the rest of the Appropriations Committee to implement serious and necessary change in spending and federal bureaucracy. Two long years of Democrat rule has created a mountain of work that must be addressed immediately. On top of that list is defunding the worst of the worst, funding mission-critical government functions, and reining in excessive spending,” said Congressman Zinke. “A Republican-led appropriations committee is where excessive spending stops. Our wagons are circled and we’re on solid ground to defend Montana against the administration’s blatant overreach through harmful policies like Waters of the United States and unconstitutional gun grabs. My voice on this committee will be loud, clear, unwavering and will represent Montana’s values. Our constituents, especially the hard-working farmers, ranchers, foresters and landowners can look forward to continuing to feed fuel, clothe and shelter the rest of the world without infringement by the federal government.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/ryan-zinke-officially-sworn-congressman-western-montana Ryan Zinke Officially Sworn-In as Congressman for Western Montana 2023-01-10 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, in the United States Capitol, Ryan Zinke of Montana’s First Congressional District was sworn into the 118th Congress. Zinke previously served as Montana’s at-large (statewide) Congressman from January 2015-March 2017. Constituents and members of the press can follow updates from Congressman Zinke at www.Zinke.House.gov, on Facebook, and on Twitter, “We face serious issues – an invasion at the southwest border, hyperinflation, rampant government spending and overreach, rising Chinese aggression, a resurgent Waters of the Unites States, and a looming recession – all of which have been caused by or neglected by single-party rule in Washington. That ends today with a unified Republican Majority,” said Congressman Ryan Zinke. “The House is now the only firewall that can protect Montana from unbridled D.C. progressive policies. I plan to use my position on behalf of the people of western Montana to say ‘no’ to excessive government spending and regulations, to restore sanity and balance in D.C., to fix what is fixable, to fight for our way of life and defend our Montana values. May God bless America and the great State of Montana.” Background: Zinke plans to build on previous work on behalf of opening access to and improving management of public lands as Montana’s Congressman and U.S. Secretary of the Interior. As secretary, Zinke restored local voices in federal land management decisions, conserved migration corridors for big game, expanded access for hunting and fishing on public lands, took aggressive steps toward wildfire mitigation, led the plan that made the U.S. energy independent, and was a principal architect behind the Great American Outdoors Act. Zinke’s priorities for the 118th Congress include: cutting federal spending and restoring regular order for budgeting; hardening the southwest border and stopping the incentives that encourage illegal immigration; crafting a Farm Bill that will put Montana producers and growers on a level playing field and protect our food and energy sec… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/118th-united-states-congress-convenes 118th United States Congress Convenes 2023-01-03 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper The First Session of the 118th United States Congress commenced on January 3rd, 2023 with Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives in attendance. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z
https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/newest-members-congress Newest Members of Congress 2023-01-03 2023 2023-01 Republican House MT Ryan K. Zinke Z000018 zinke.house.gov zinke https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Image January 3, 2023 The 118th class of new Members stands ready for the new Congress. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z

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