Ryan Zinke
Sourced recordU.S. House - MT District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Profile Snapshot
Ryan Keith Zinke is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Montana's 1st congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Zinke served in the Montana Senate from 2009 to 2013 and as the U.S. representative for the at-large congressional district from 2015 to 2017. He served as the United States secretary of the interior under president Donald Trump from 2017 until his resignation in 2019 following a series of ethics inquiries. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
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Due Process
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Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Small Business
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- PartialRyan Zinke is a candidate for U.S. House - MT District 01profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $10,117,220.53 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Zinke Encourages Montana Students to Apply for 2026 Patriot Games
- VerifiedPublic statement: Zinke Celebrates $53.8 Million in PILT Funding Being Released for Montana Counties
- VerifiedPublic statement: Zinke Introduces 2026 Great American Outdoors Act 250
- VerifiedPublic statement: Zinke-Led Military Sales Bill Passes House, Bolstering U.S. Manufacturing and Global Alliances
- VerifiedPublic statement: Montana Ag Priorities and Over $4.8 Million in Zinke Requested Rural Infrastructure Funding Passes the House in the FY27 Ag Appropriations Bill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Ryan Zinke Applauds Draft U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Rule Revision - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke Encourages Montana Students to Apply for 2026 Patriot Games - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke Celebrates $53.8 Million in PILT Funding Being Released for Montana Counties - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Montana Ag Priorities and Over $4.8 Million in Zinke Requested Rural Infrastructure Funding Passes the House in the FY27 Ag Appropriations Bill - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke Honors The Glacier Range Riders and Brash Rodeo with Congressional Records - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Ryan Zinke Announces More Than $25 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for Montana - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke Nominates 19 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling Over 100 Million Dollars - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $2.3 Million in Federal Funding for Public Safety and Water Infrastructure in Powell and Granite Counties - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Zinke Delivers Over $5.9 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure, Law Enforcement, and First Responders in Ravalli, Mineral, and Lake Counties - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Montana Mic Drop: Zinke and Daines pull the plug on congressional careers - Montana Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke’s out. Everyone’s piling in. What’s next for Montana’s 1st Congressional district? - Daily Montanan
- VerifiedNews coverage: Western Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said he won’t seek reelection citing health problems - Montana Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: Zinke, Tokuda Launch Congressional Air Medical Caucus - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: After 30+ Years of Public Service, Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in November - Representative Ryan Zinke | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term - Daily Montanan
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republican Ryan Zinke to step down as US congressman - The Guardian
- VerifiedNews coverage: Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Congressman Ryan Zinke Visit Montana Tech, Dig into the Future of Critical Minerals in Montana - U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-09: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2025-12-04: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-09-02: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-08-01: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-08-01: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-07-22: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
2025-03-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
2023-07-26: On agreeing to the Zinke amendment (A013) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 212 (Roll no. 378).
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Public Statements
4bb460d2ee107bef6439df8a2c54e666a9d25ab47c"> Image June 30, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke encouraged Montana students ages 14–17 to consider applying for the 2026 Patriot Games, a national competition highlighting leadership, athleticism, teamwork, and character as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Issues : Congress Image <a href="/media/press-releases/zinke-celebrates-538-million-pilt-fundin
" hreflang="en">Congress Image June 23, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke celebrated the release of $53,889,068 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for Montana counties, an increase of more than $7.3 million over 2025 disbursements. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, Congressman Zinke played a major role in securing these funds. Issues : Congress Economy Image <img loading="laz
issues/economy" hreflang="en">Economy Image June 10, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Western Montana Congressman, former Secretary of the Interior, and key architect of the original Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Ryan Zinke joined House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) in introducing the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). Issues : Congress Image <a href="/media/pres
hreflang="en">Congress Image June 8, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Ryan Zinke’s Allied Defense Sales Act, legislation aimed at strengthening American manufacturing by making it easier for allied nations to jointly purchase U.S.-made defense equipment while deepening strategic partnerships abroad. Issues : Congress Image <a href="/me
gress" hreflang="en">Congress Image June 4, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act passed the House of Representatives. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke helped craft the bill, and secured $4.8 million in rural infrastructure funding as well as multiple policy priorities for Montana ag producers. Issues : Congress Image <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/
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