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September 14, 2023
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Tester’s Bill to Extend Critical Veterans Services and Programs Passes Senate with Unanimous Support
Chairman’s bipartisan bill will ensure no lapse in benefits for veterans and their families nationwide
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September 14, 2023
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Tester, Boozman, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Call on VA to Protect Veterans Filing Benefits Claims
Lawmakers press VA to enforce existing protections for veterans filing initial claims for benefits and ask for additional protections they need from Congress
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September 13, 2023
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Tester, Moran, Murray, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Veterans’ Access to Lifesaving Emergency Medical Transportation
Senators introduce legislation to ensure VA maintains fair, transparent ground and air ambulance rates
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September 12, 2023
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Tester Statement on Confirmation of Tanya Bradsher to be VA Deputy Secretary
Bradsher is the first woman confirmed to serve as VA’s #2 official
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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