WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), kicked off the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students h... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), released the following statement after Pyramid Mountain Lumber, Inc. in Seeley Lake, Montana, announced its intentions to shut down after operating for 75 years. “I am truly saddened to hear the news that Pyramid Mountain Lumber plans to close its facility in Seely Lake,” said Rep. Rosendale. “I have visited there and witnessed the fam... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Senator Jon Tester, and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), sent a letter to Senate and House leadership in support of legislation that would rename the VA Outpatient Clinic in Butte, MT, in honor of Charlie Dowd, Montana’s last Pearl Harbor survivor who passed away in March 2023. “We write to you today in support... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), took to the House Floor to recognize and congratulate Nathan Keane who recently got elected as Secretary of the National Association of Wheat Growers. You can watch his full speech by clicking the picture below: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nathan Keane, a remarkable Montanan who has dedicated his life to ser... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), released the following statement after President Biden revealed his budget for FY2025: “In typical D.C. Cartel fashion, Biden released his budget for FY2025 over a month past the First Monday in February deadline that was set in the Congressional Budget Act,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Joe Biden voted for the Congressional Budget Act when it... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), took to the House Floor to honor our veterans and recognize Governor Gianforte’s Invest in Veterans Week initiative. You can see his full remarks by clicking on the picture below: “Today, I rise to celebrate this week as Invest in Veterans Week, as proclaimed by Montana Governor Gianforte. Currently, nearly 9% of the Treasure State's po... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), released the following statement after President Biden’s State of the Union address. Please click on the picture below to view his remarks: “Just now leaving the State of the Union address, after sitting there listening to the President deliver his speech. I could tell you, by far, the highlight of the evening for me was having my frien... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), announced Larry Mayer will be his guest for the State of the Union this week. Larry is a Billings Gazette photographer who was the first person to take a picture of the CCP spy balloon that flew over Montana and eventually was shot down over South Carolina on February 4th, 2023. “It is an absolute honor to have Larry Mayer as my guest t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), delivered remarks at the Joint House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Hearing titled: “Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multiple VSOs: PVA, WWP, NASDVA, MRC, BSF, IAVA, BVA, SWAN, SVA, AMVETS.” In this hearing, Congressman Rosendale discussed how the VA can adopt a more efficient and personalized model for veterans... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), voted against H. Res. 1061, The 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. This bill was another continuation of Nancy Pelosi’s budget and Joe Biden’s policies that costs over a trillion dollars and included hundreds of pages of earmarks. You can hear Rep. Rosendale’s remarks on the bills’ passage by clicking on the picture below: “I just wa... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), visited with representatives from the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). Two representatives from the group, Christopher Richard and Anton Johnson, came to D.C. from the Treasure State. The group discussed veterans’ mental health, the importance of receiving treatment, and improving employment opportunities for veterans. Christopher and Rep... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, along with Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Matt Rosendale (MT-02), sent a letter today urging the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) to expeditiously finish the needed environmental reviews for the Bull Mountains, Spring Creek and Rosebud mines. The lawmakers also pressed OSMRE on the continued delays could have a devastati... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), led a letter with nine of his Republican colleagues to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach inquiring about the shut down of the ATF eForm website, which occurred between February 27th, 2024, and March 1st, 2024. The website has proven to be a simple and effective method for Americans to a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), voted against H.R. 7463 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024. The Continuing Resolution is another extension of Nancy Pelosi’s budget and Joe Biden’s policies. You can hear Rep. Rosendale’s reaction by clicking on the picture below: “I've been telling you for quite some time now that Congress is completely bro... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), sent a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committees’ leadership urging them to prohibit the VA from using funds to submit veterans’ names to the National Instance Criminal Background Check Systems (NICS). Currently, the VA is treating veterans who need help managing their money as criminals. You can read the full letter HERE. “I... Read More »