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March 15, 2022
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Tester Announces Innovative Mental Health Pilot Program for Montana Veterans
VA Montana selected to serve as new pilot site established under the Chairman’s landmark Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act
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March 14, 2022
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Tester Statement on VA’s Recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission
Independent Commission to study veterans’ facilities nationwide in years-long process
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March 11, 2022
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Tester Secures Billions to Support Military Projects and Veterans Nationwide in Federal Funding Bill
Senator secures provisions to tackle claims backlog, increase oversight of community care, track open-air burn pit exposures, ensure accountability for the Electronic Health Record Modernization program, expand military sexual trauma care, and more
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March 9, 2022
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Tester Statement on President Biden’s Picks to Fill Critical Positions to Support Veterans
President taps candidates to serve as VA Under Secretary for Health, VA Under Secretary for Benefits, and on the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission
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March 8, 2022
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Tester Raises Concerns with VA Caregivers Program During Veterans Service Organizations Hearing
In his opening remarks, Chairman gave special recognition to Billings veteran Ben Steele on the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March
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March 7, 2022
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Tester Throws Support Behind VA Proposal to Cut Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs for Veterans
Chairman: “Cost should not be a deterrent from ensuring veterans receive the care that is needed and recommended by their VA provider.”
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March 4, 2022
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Tester Joins Bipartisan Legislative Effort to Support National World War II Memorial
Bipartisan bill would fund Memorial repairs at no cost to taxpayers through commemorative coin proceeds
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March 3, 2022
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Tester Statement on Republican-Backed Bill that Led to Commission to Study Veterans’ Facilities Nationwide
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March 2, 2022
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At Hearing with Top Veterans Service Organizations, Tester Urges Bipartisan Progress on Toxic Exposure Reforms
Chairman: “If we are going to fulfill our obligation to veterans…we need to work together in a bipartisan and bicameral way to deliver the results toxic-exposed veterans have earned and deserve.”
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March 1, 2022
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Tester Hears 2022 Legislative Priorities from Disabled American Veterans
Chairman underscored his commitment to delivering comprehensive toxic exposure reform in annual hearing with leading Veterans Service Organization