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

Montana's LC 4447 authorizes the Legislative Finance Committee to study how recent federal actions - such as executive orders, tariffs, and funding freezes - impact Montana's economy and government operations. The study will specifically examine lost federal funding (including $628 million for rural broadband projects), economic effects of tariffs (like 20% tariffs on Chinese imports), and workforce reductions affecting state agencies, schools, and local services. The committee must complete a preliminary report by January 1, 2026, with a final report by September 1, 2026, sharing findings with the governor, legislators, tribal governments, and Montana's congressional delegation. This bill does not make policy changes but directs a fact-finding process to inform future state responses.