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September 11, 2023
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On Senate Floor, Tester Urges Bipartisan Support for Confirmation of VA’s #2 Official
Chairman: “Having a permanent leader in this role ensures we can hold VA accountable to do their job”; Underscores nominee Tanya Bradsher’s background in military and civilian service
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September 8, 2023
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Tester Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Medical Disability Exams
Chairman leads legislative effort to streamline VA’s medical disability exam process and ensure VA can keep pace with increasing demand for exams
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September 6, 2023
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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Push to Improve the Claims Process for Veterans
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders’ bill would provide veterans timelier access to earned benefits
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September 1, 2023
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Tester Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to Timely Community Care
Chairman’s legislation would strengthen the community care program for veterans and providers; Increase veterans’ access to timely, quality care
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August 30, 2023
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Tester Announces More than $11 Million for Housing and Services to Support Homeless Veterans in Montana
Senator helped secure funding to provide critical resources to homeless veterans and their families across the state
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August 25, 2023
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Tester Urges Immediate Action to Improve Servicemembers’ Access to Military Sexual Trauma Resources and Care
Senator calls on Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments to work together to ensure all servicemembers receive education on VA MST resources during their transition from the military
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August 10, 2023
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Tester Marks One-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act
Senator celebrates historic expansion of care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans and their families
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August 9, 2023
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Tester Calls on VA to Honor Veterans’ PACT Act Submissions Following Reports of Technical Difficulties
Senator presses VA to make sure veterans’ PACT Act Intents to File are honored as meeting the August 9th deadline even if they receive error messages; Tester: “Continued, proactive outreach and engagement with all relevant veterans is critical.”
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August 1, 2023
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Increasing Accountability, Oversight at VA is Aim of Bipartisan Tester, Moran, Rounds Bill
Senators introduced legislation to strengthen VA oversight processes and tools to root out bad actors at the Department
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July 27, 2023
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Tester Presses VA Officials on PACT Act Implementation Ahead of Law’s One-Year Anniversary
During hearing, Chairman also questioned Under Secretary for Health Dr. Elnahal on VA’s comprehensive review of VA Montana