Downing Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care

Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) released a statement following an announcement that $233,509,359 will be headed to Montana in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program enacted in Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill.

"Nearly every county in Montana is rural, and this historic funding will provide critical support for families across our state," said Congressman Troy Downing. "I am proud to have voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill which secured this funding, and I look forward to seeing it improve health outcomes in Central and Eastern Montana."

Background:

• Montana received the fourth-largest disbursement of funds out of all 50 states for FY 26.

• This funding is the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history.

• Click here for a state-by-state summary of program funding.

• Click here for a list of RHT Program state project abstracts.

• Click here for more information about the RHT Program.

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