Washington, Aug. 14 -- Congressman Troy Downing issued the following press release:

Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) joined members of the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority Board in Sidney to discuss progress on H.R. 8745, his legislation to authorize construction of the Dry-Redwater Rural Water System.

During the meeting, Downing updated board members on the bill's status in the House and discussed the federal authorization process, project timelines, and next steps for advancing the legislation through Congress.

"Eastern Montana has waited far too long for clean and reliable water," said Congressman Downing. "The Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act will help move this critical project forward and deliver the infrastructur...