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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
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June 14, 2023
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BREAKING: Tester’s Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Annual Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans Signed into Law
Senator’s bipartisan legislation to increase rates of disability compensation for 30,000 disabled veterans and survivors in Montana now law
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June 9, 2023
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Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to ensure at least one VetSuccess On Campus counselor is located in every state; establish VetSuccess on Campus program in Montana and South Dakota
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June 8, 2023
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At Hearing, Tester Seeks Answers from Administration Officials on Improving Veterans’ Access to Long-Term Care & Addressing Nursing Home Staffing Shortages
VA confirms they’re “on pace” to expand the Veteran Directed Care program to all VA medical centers; Tester highlights low Medicaid reimbursement rates negatively impacting veterans in rural Montana
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June 6, 2023
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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Nation’s Service Dogs
Bipartisan resolution to designate September 20th as National Service Dog Day
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June 2, 2023
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Tester, Braun Introduce Bipartisan CARE Act to Support Veterans Caregivers
Lawmakers lead bipartisan push to make improvements to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
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June 1, 2023
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Tester Statement on Watchdog Report on Shortfalls in Beneficiary Travel Reimbursement Program for Veterans