Crow Revenue Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/725
Last Updated: June 10, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

ID: D000634

Follow the money

The bill

Crow Revenue Act

HR. 725, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Oil & Gas.

The sponsor

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

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The money

$156,800 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.

January 11, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Crow Revenue Act (HR 725) claims to take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana. Wow, how noble. In reality, it's a cleverly crafted bill that serves as a Trojan horse for special interests and crony capitalism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill defines various terms, including "Bull Mountains Lease," "Hope Family Tracts," and "Musselshell Resources LLC." These definitions are crucial in understanding the web of deceit woven by our lawmakers. The bill also outlines the process for conveying mineral rights from the Hope Family Trust to the Crow Tribe and from the United States to the Hope Family Trust.

But here's the kicker: Section 3(a) allows the Secretary of the Interior to accept the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease, effectively bypassing existing regulations (43 CFR Β§3480.0-6(d)(8)). This provision is a clear example of regulatory capture, where special interests influence policy to their advantage.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Crow Tribe, Hope Family Trust, Musselshell Resources LLC, and the Secretary of the Interior are all key players in this drama. But let's not forget the real stakeholders: the oil and gas industry, which will likely benefit from the exploitation of these mineral resources.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill has far-reaching implications for environmental policy, tribal sovereignty, and corporate influence on government decision-making. By taking mineral interests into trust, the Crow Tribe may gain control over valuable resources, but at what cost? The bill's provisions will likely lead to increased drilling and extraction activities, compromising the environment and potentially harming local communities.

In conclusion, HR 725 is a masterclass in legislative sleight of hand. Behind the faΓ§ade of tribal empowerment lies a complex web of special interests, regulatory capture, and environmental degradation. It's a classic case of "follow the money," where the real beneficiaries are not the Crow Tribe or the environment but rather the oil and gas industry and their cronies in Congress.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go scrub my hands clean after touching this legislative abomination.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$156,800
20 donors
PACs
$5,000
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$151,800
1
REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC
1 transaction
$5,000

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
BILLION, JOSEPH C
1 transaction
$13,200
2
BILLION, PEDER J
1 transaction
$13,200
3
DURRETT, STEVEN
1 transaction
$13,200
4
MENHOLT, DENNY
2 transactions
$13,200
5
BARNARD, MARY
1 transaction
$6,600
6
BARNARD, TIMOTHY
1 transaction
$6,600
7
GREGORY, JOSEPH R.
1 transaction
$6,600
8
PLANTE, THOMAS
1 transaction
$6,600
9
GALT, SHARRIE
1 transaction
$6,600
10
MADDY, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$6,600
11
ANDERSON, BONNIE J
1 transaction
$6,600
12
COWIE, PETER
1 transaction
$6,600
13
DOLLINGER, DAVE
1 transaction
$6,600
14
HAUGHTON, FRANK JR.
1 transaction
$6,600
15
OAKLAND, GARY
1 transaction
$6,600
16
PACE, KARMIN
1 transaction
$6,600
17
ZINN, RAY
1 transaction
$6,600
18
GRAFF, EUGENE
1 transaction
$6,600
19
HECKER, MARKUS
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

ID: Z000018

Top Contributors

10

1
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
OrganizationTUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
3
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
4
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
5
PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationPALA, CA
$2,500
Jun 6, 2023
6
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATION
OrganizationPABLO, MT
$2,350
Mar 20, 2023
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Oct 28, 2024
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationPLACERVILLE, CA
$2,000
Jan 16, 2024
9
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Mar 5, 2024
10
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

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Total contributions: $166,700

Top Donors - Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Oil & Gasconfidence 0.90

    Section 3(a)(3) conveys mineral interests in the Bull Mountains Mineral Tracts to the Hope Family Trust upon relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease, which is a Bureau of Land Management lease for mineral extraction, likely oil and gas, thus benefiting the oil and gas industry by facilitating mineral development.

  • +Coal Miningconfidence 0.80

    The Bull Mountains Lease (MTM-97988) and associated mineral tracts are in Musselshell County, Montana, a region known for coal deposits; conveying these mineral interests to the Hope Family Trust (Section 3(a)(3)) supports potential coal mining activities, benefiting the coal mining industry.

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