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November 3, 2022
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Tester Statement on Preliminary Annual Veterans Homelessness Data
Early numbers from annual homelessness Point-in-Time Count show 11 percent decrease in veterans homelessness since 2020
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October 17, 2022
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Tester, Moran Push to Expand VA Telehealth Services for Rural Veterans on Hannon Act Anniversary
Senators: “VA must take action to ensure veterans in rural and remote areas have timely and convenient access to care and telehealth services.”
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October 14, 2022
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Biden Administration to Streamline VA Hiring of Mental Health Care Professionals Following Bipartisan Push from Tester, Moran
Senators led bipartisan calls urging Office of Personnel Management to finalize an occupational series for Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists at VA
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October 13, 2022
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Tester Statement on VA Postponement of Electronic Health Record System Roll-Out
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October 13, 2022
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Tester Named Wounded Warrior Project Legislator of the Year
Senator was recognized for his exemplary legislative efforts as Chairman of Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
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September 28, 2022
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VA Announces Expansion of Health Care Eligibility for Toxic-Exposed Veterans Under Tester’s PACT Act
VA to expand and extend eligibility for VA health care for Vietnam, Gulf War, Post-9/11 veterans starting October 1st
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September 27, 2022
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Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect and Expand National Veterans’ Cemeteries
Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to support tribal veterans’ cemeteries, authorize eco-friendly burial methods, and more
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September 26, 2022
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Tester, Moran Lead Senate Passage of Bill to Deliver Annual Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase rates of compensation for disabled veterans and survivors heads to President’s desk
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September 22, 2022
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At Hearing, Tester Calls for Parity Between VA and Community Care Standards
Chairman: “The bottom line is, veterans deserve to know how long they can expect to wait for health care in VA and in the private sector.”
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September 21, 2022
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At Hearing, Tester Presses VA and Oracle Cerner on Electronic Health Record System Roll-Out
Tester emphasized need to fix existing challenges before continuing implementation of the new EHR system