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June 17, 2022
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BREAKING: Tester, Moran’s Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill Passes Senate
Senators championed historic bill to deliver all eras of toxic-exposed veterans their earned VA health care and benefits for the first time in the nation’s history
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June 15, 2022
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On Floor, Tester Urges Senate to Settle America’s Debts and Finally Pass his Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Legislation
Chairman: “This body has a chance to do the right thing by their families and future generations of our all-volunteer military by advancing the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act.”
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June 14, 2022
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At Budget Hearing, Tester Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Meeting Needs of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
VA Secretary confirmed hiring of additional claims personnel to address increase of toxic exposure-related claims under Chairman’s bipartisan toxic exposure bill
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June 10, 2022
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In Bozeman, Tester and Local Veterans Urge Quick Action on Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Legislation
Chairman underscored urgent need to pass his Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act for Montana’s toxic-exposed veterans
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June 9, 2022
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Following Tester Push, VA Halts Annual Reassessments of its Caregivers Program
Chairman called on VA Secretary to revise the Program’s eligibility requirements, increase transparency
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June 7, 2022
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Tester Calls on Senate to Pass His Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Legislation: ‘We are too close to fail’
On Senate floor, Chairman urged support for Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act
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June 7, 2022
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At White House, Tester Joins Bipartisan Colleagues as Three of his Bills are Signed Into Law
Chairman’s bills to strengthen oversight for veterans, expand veterans’ access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings, and streamline VA’s facility-naming process
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June 3, 2022
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Tester, Hassan, Tillis Urge VA to Cut Red Tape Preventing Volunteer Drivers from Assisting Rural Veterans with Accessing Care
Senators call on VA Secretary to develop a timely plan to certify Volunteer Transportation Network drivers
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May 31, 2022
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Tester Marks Memorial Day at Yellowstone National Cemetery
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman paid tribute to fallen servicemembers in Memorial Day ceremony in Laurel
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May 27, 2022
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Tester Holds Press Conference in Billings Ahead of Memorial Day on Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation
Chairman highlighted urgent need to pass his Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022