[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E194-E195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE INVESTITURE OF JUDGE WILLIAM MERCER

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                           HON. TROY DOWNING

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2026

  Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as Montanans gather for the 
investiture ceremony of Judge William Mercer, marking an important 
moment for our state and judicial system.
  Since 1994, Bill Mercer has served as the assistant United States 
attorney for the District of Montana, the acting United States 
Associate Attorney General, and as a member of the Montana House of 
Representatives in addition to a stint as a practicing attorney and 
partner at law firm Holland and Hart in Billings.
  Throughout his judicial endeavors, Bill developed a reputation as a 
respected and principled practitioner of the law. On July 10, 2025, he 
was nominated to serve as United States district judge of the United 
States District Court for the District of Montana by President Donald 
J. Trump--a distinct honor in and of itself.
  Bill brings a wealth of experience to the bench, and I have complete 
confidence that he will uphold the rule of law and serve the people of 
Montana with integrity, professionalism, and honor. I congratulate Bill 
and best of luck as he embarks on this new chapter.

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