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February 15, 2023
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Tester, Boozman, Hayes, Fitzpatrick Bill Will Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families
Lawmakers introduced bipartisan Caring for Survivors Act to adjust monthly benefits for family members and survivors of veterans who lost their lives in service
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February 15, 2023
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Tester, Sullivan Lead Bipartisan Bill to Explore Medicinal Cannabis as an Alternative Treatment for Veterans
Senators’ bill pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans experiencing chronic pain and PTSD
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February 8, 2023
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Tester Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Call to Increase Support for Homeless Veterans Nationwide
Chairman Tester underscored continued commitment to building on efforts to end veterans homelessness following address
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February 7, 2023
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Tester Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve Montana Veterans’ Access to At-Home Care
Chairman introduces Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act to expand community-based services for aging veterans and support caregivers
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February 6, 2023
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Tester, Moran Call on Defense Department to Swiftly Restore TRICARE Benefits to 25,000 Beneficiaries, Address Systemic Issues
Senators: “We urge the Department to conduct immediate, targeted outreach to affected individuals to provide them with the information they need to re-enroll and submit reimbursement claims for any care or prescriptions they received while disenrolled from TRICARE.”
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January 25, 2023
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Tester, Murray, Brown, Warner Lead Commonsense Bill to Modernize VA Infrastructure and Deliver Veterans New Facilities Nationwide
Senators push to expedite delivery of VA infrastructure projects, bolster workforce, and save taxpayer dollars through their BUILD for Veterans Act
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January 24, 2023
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Bolstering Care for Veterans Aim of Bipartisan Tester, Boozman Bill
Senators introduced VA CAREERS Act day one of legislative session to tackle chronic medical personnel shortages across the country through increased recruitment and retention flexibilities
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January 23, 2023
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Tester Takes Gavel as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the 118th Congress
Senator announces top veterans’ priorities in his second term as Chairman
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January 5, 2023
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Tester Pushes VA to Expand Mental Health Services at Helena Vet Center for Local Veterans, Servicemembers
Senator: “Veterans, servicemembers, and their families in the Helena area have earned and deserve access to the timely appointments and expanded programming provided at a full-service Vet Center.”
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December 30, 2022
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Tester Delivers Key Wins for Veterans in Second Year as Chairman, Passing 19 Bills
President Biden signed 19 Tester bills into law in 2022—including historic PACT Act to deliver toxic-exposed veterans earned benefits and care; Chairman Tester honored with seven awards in the 117th Congress for his efforts on behalf of veterans and families