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July 26, 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
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July 24, 2023
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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Effort to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Boosting Oversight of Major VA Acquisitions
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders’ bill would establish a review board for major VA acquisitions and contracts; save taxpayer dollars
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July 18, 2023
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BREAKING: Tester’s Bill to Approve Veterans Construction Projects at Fort Harrison VA Signed into Law
Chairman’s bipartisan legislation to authorize the construction of a new central utility plant and parking garage at Fort Harrison in Montana now law; First step in series of projects to modernize Fort Harrison campus
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July 13, 2023
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Tester Leads Committee Vote to Advance VA’s #2 Official
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee sends nominee Tanya Bradsher to full Senate for consideration
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July 13, 2023
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Five Tester Priorities to Improve Veterans’ Access to Health Care Gain Traction in Committee
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee considered 19 bills, including Chairman’s bills to improve suicide prevention efforts, reform the EHR Program, expand long-term and community care options, and extend critical homelessness services
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July 7, 2023
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Tester Talks PACT Act Implementation with Montana Veterans & Advocates in Kalispell
Tester hosted a roundtable discussion with VA officials, VSOs, and veterans to examine VA’s sustained efforts to expand health care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans and survivors under his historic bill
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June 28, 2023
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Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans
Senators’ legislation to streamline delivery of construction projects nationwide
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June 22, 2023
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At Hearing, Tester Presses VA Under Secretary for Health on Increasing Rural Veterans’ Access to Timely Community Care
Continuing efforts to improve community care, Chairman touted upcoming legislation to streamline VA’s scheduling processes, increase non-clinical staff hiring, adopt national standard for transferring health information, and more
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June 20, 2023
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Tester’s Bill to Approve Veterans Construction Projects at Fort Harrison VA Heads to President’s Desk
Bipartisan legislation would authorize the construction of a new central utility plant and parking garage at Fort Harrison in Montana; First step in series of projects to modernize Fort Harrison campus
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June 15, 2023
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At Hearing, Tester Pushes VA Officials on Treating Rural Veterans for Substance Use Disorder
Chairman also announced upcoming legislation to improve community care for veterans—including expanded access to substance use disorder and mental health care options