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January 24, 2024
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Tester Meets with Government’s Top Watchdog to Talk Improving Accountability and Oversight at VA
Chairman discussed actions with GAO Comptroller General to improve individual and organizational accountability at VA
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January 24, 2024
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Tester Leads Committee’s First Roundtable on A.I. and its Potential Impact on Veterans’ Care and Benefits
Chairman discussed the current and future use of Artificial Intelligence at VA with Department officials and AI stakeholders
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January 17, 2024
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Tester Leads Push to Ensure Veterans Whose Military Records Were Lost by the Government Receive Earned Benefits
Senator’s Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act would allow veterans to use additional methods to apply for benefits when the government loses or damages their records
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January 16, 2024
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Tester Presses VA to Protect CHAMPVA Beneficiaries’ Access to Health Care
Senator calls on VA to ensure children, spouses, and caregivers of veterans enrolled in the CHAMPVA program do not experience disruptions in care due to changes in how the program reimburses its providers
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January 12, 2024
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Tester, Moran Demand Answers following Sexual Harassment Allegations at VA Office
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December 21, 2023
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Tester Delivers for Veterans in 2023
President Biden signed three Tester veterans bills into law—the most of any of the 535 members of Congress—delivering stronger benefits and health care to veterans and their families
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December 1, 2023
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In Missoula, Tester Talks Impact of his PACT Act with Montana Toxic-Exposed Veterans and Advocates
Senator’s landmark law has delivered long-overdue health care and benefits to thousands of toxic-exposed veterans and survivors across Montana
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November 22, 2023
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Following Tester Efforts, VA Takes Action to Avoid Potential Reduction in Air and Ground Transportation Services
VA delays rule that could have resulted in severe reductions in access to emergency ground and air transportation services in Montana
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November 21, 2023
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Tester, Moran, Hirono Lead Bipartisan Push to Bolster VA’s Emergency Response
Senators introduce AVERT Crises Act to ensure continuity of VA medical care for veterans and VA preparedness for emergencies
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November 20, 2023
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Following Tester Push, VA Pauses Foreclosures for Veterans Vulnerable to Losing Homes
VA halts foreclosures for 6 months for veterans and servicemembers with VA home loans; Chairman led the effort demanding VA take immediate action to ensure they can remain in their homes