Press Releases
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January 20, 2022| View More
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 20, 2022| View More
Tester Urges Biden Administration to Stop Upcoming DHS Mandate & Coordinate with Canada on Vaccine Requirements for Truck Drivers, Other Essential Workers
Cites vaccine rules as potential disruptor of free and fair trade across the U.S.-Canadian border
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January 19, 2022| View More
Tester Blasts Senate Dysfunction in Floor Speech, Urges Action on Voting Rights Legislation
Senator: “We need to ensure everybody has equal access to the polls, so that they can vote. It’s fundamental to our democracy.”
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January 18, 2022| View More
Tester Secures $225 Million for Montana Bridges Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Montana to receive $45 million in 2022 to repair and replace aging bridges as part of $225 million over five years
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January 14, 2022| View More
Bureau of Reclamation Announces First Round of Milk River Project Funding Secured by Tester in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Senator included up to $100 million for the project in the legislation
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January 14, 2022| View More
Tester Urges State Governments to Better Coordinate with Tribal Governments to Successfully Implement Tribal Broadband Expansion from Infrastructure Bill
Tribal and State government relationships key in effectively implementing infrastructure law funding
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January 13, 2022| View More
Tester Secures Additional $445,000 in Emergency Connectivity Funding to Close Homework Gap for Montana Students
Funding for students and staff lacking access to internet and digital devices
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January 12, 2022| View More
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 12, 2022| View More
Defense Chairman Tester Tours Naval and Industrial Installations, Receives Briefings on Defense Research and National Security Technology
Tour included naval shipyards, Navy Undersea Warfare Center, and MIT Lincoln Laboratories; Chairman Tester was joined by Secretary …
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January 11, 2022| View More
Tester Talks Importance of Independent Federal Reserve with Chairman Powell at Confirmation Hearing
Senator also questioned Fed Chair about the state and strength of the American economy; Senator’s work on the American Rescue Plan has led to lowest unemployment in Montana in 15 years
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January 10, 2022| View More
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| View More
Tester Secures $6 Million for Montana State University’s Western Transportation Institute
Funding to increase rural road safety in Montana
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January 3, 2022| View More
Tester Statement on Administration’s New Efforts to Reduce Agriculture Consolidation
President cites Tester’s bipartisan leadership as the tip of the spear in the fight to increase market fairness and accountability
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December 30, 2021| View More
Tester Highlights Top 7 Results Delivered for Montanans in 2021
In a video, Senator shares how he worked hand-in-hand with Montanans to pass critical legislation, protect family farmers and ranchers, and lead economic recovery efforts
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December 23, 2021| View More
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 23, 2021| View More
Tester Secures $450,000 in Emergency Connectivity Funding to Close Montana Homework Gap
Funding to provide connected devices to Montana students and staff lacking broadband
