Interim study bill on the impacts of federal actions on the state of Montana

House Bill 879 proposes a legislative study in Montana to examine the economic impacts of federal government actions on the state's citizens, local and tribal governments, businesses, and institutions. The Legislative Finance Committee would conduct this study during the 2025-2026 legislative interim period. It would specifically investigate the effects of federal directives issued since January 20, 2025, including changes in federal funding, the impact of tariffs, and reductions in the federal workforce within Montana. The committee would be required to deliver preliminary findings by January 1, 2026, and a final report by September 1, 2026, to various state and tribal entities.