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February 1, 2022
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Tester, Moran Introduce Landmark Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Senators unveiled phase one of three in their landmark effort to address toxic exposure comprehensively for all generations of veterans during a bipartisan press conference
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January 28, 2022
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Tester Celebrates Grand Opening of David J. Thatcher VA Clinic in Missoula
Following Senator’s sustained efforts, community celebrated new, state-of-the-art VA clinic to serve more than 5,000 veterans
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January 27, 2022
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Tester, Moran, Brown, Blumenthal Lead Bipartisan Push to Provide No-Cost, At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits to Veterans Nationwide
Senators urge timely action from VA Secretary McDonough: “we must ensure veterans are not left behind in this effort to expand testing access”
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January 20, 2022
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Tester, Moran Urge VA Action to Safeguard Veterans’ Earned Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders call on VA Secretary to reexamine the Department’s plan to address delayed mail notices
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January 12, 2022
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Tester, Moran Hold Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders on Improving Suicide Prevention Efforts and the Veteran Transition
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leaders were joined by representatives from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Montana Job Service in Billings, and Kansas State University
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January 10, 2022
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More Than 1.2 Million Veterans Received Medical Debt Relief Following Tester-backed American Rescue Plan
Chairman secured key provision and funding to waive medical debts and billing for veterans
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January 5, 2022
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Tester, Boozman Mark One Year Anniversary of Deborah Sampson Act
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December 23, 2021
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In First Year as Chairman, Tester Delivers Key Legislative Wins for Veterans
President Biden signed eight Tester bills into law—delivering stronger VA care, benefits, and services to veterans in Montana and across the country—while increasing oversight of Department
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December 21, 2021
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Tester Leads Bipartisan Effort to Increase Transparency of VA Health Record Modernization
President Biden signed eight Tester bills into law—delivering stronger VA care, benefits, and services to veterans in Montana and across the country—while increasing oversight of Department
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December 19, 2021
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Chairman Tester Statement on the Passing of Senator Johnny Isakson
U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson