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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
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December 15, 2021
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Tester, Cortez Masto Legislation Protecting Benefits for Student Veterans Heads to President’s Desk
Senators’ REMOTE Act ensures student veterans can access their full housing allowances while pursuing education remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic
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December 15, 2021
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Tester Leads Committee in Advancing 25 Veterans Bills and Nominee to Head VA’s Office of Information and Technology
Committee cleared 25 bills—including 11 bills authored by Chairman—to better serve veterans in Montana and across the country
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December 14, 2021
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Tester, Moran Carry Out Bipartisan Push to Tackle Veterans’ Claims Backlog
Senators introduce legislation to provide veterans timelier access to earned benefits and increase transparency over claims process with backing from veterans’ groups and VA