Press Releases
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April 2, 2020| View More
Tester, Moran Call on VA to Ensure All Veterans Receive CARES Act Relief Money
Senators push VA to prevent burdensome paperwork and provide critical financial relief during COVID-19 outbreak
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April 2, 2020| View More
Tester, Moran Urge Secretary Esper to Mobilize the National Guard Under Federal Orders
Senators push to expand Title 32 order to provide Guardsmembers earned compensation and benefits during COVID-19 crisis
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April 2, 2020| View More
$200 Million in Critical Telehealth Programs Need Quick Approval, Tester Urges FCC
$200 million in coronavirus telehealth funding included in the CARES Act after bipartisan negotiations
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April 1, 2020| View More
Tester to Treasury: Act Immediately, Provide $1.25 Billion in Relief to Montana’s State, Local and Tribal Governments
Tester secured $1.25 billion for Montana’s State-Local Relief Fund in coronavirus legislative package
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April 1, 2020| View More
Tester Pushes to Ensure Montana’s Taverns are Included in Coronavirus Relief Programs
Tester: “These establishments are important employers…in some of our most frontier communities”
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April 1, 2020| View More
Get Coronavirus Relief to Indian Country, Tester Urges Administration
Administration Senator: “There is no room for error in getting this money out the door… the health and safety of our Native American communities depends on it”
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March 31, 2020| View More
After Pressure from Tester, Trump Administration Approves Montana’s Major Disaster Declaration Request
Senator asked President to approve declaration to allow state to access resources for medical supplies, staff, hospitals, small businesses
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March 31, 2020| View More
Tester Announces Nearly $5 Million for Montana Law Enforcement During COVID-19 Outbreak
Senator secures $3.4 million in emergency assistance grants for state efforts, $1.3 million for local law enforcement
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March 31, 2020| View More
As Effects of COVID-19 Grow, Tester & Moran Press VA to Waive Deadlines for Veterans Applying for Benefits
Senators urge VA to take action to protect vulnerable veterans who cannot file the necessary paperwork for their claims and appeals during the national emergency
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March 31, 2020| View More
Tester to Trump: Approve Montana’s Major Disaster Declaration Request
Declaration would allow state to access resources for medical supplies, staff, hospitals, small businesses
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March 31, 2020| View More
Tester Announces Nearly $49 Million to Secure Montana’s Transportation Infrastructure During Pandemic
Funds will provide relief to workers and state agencies hit hard by pandemic
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March 30, 2020| View More
Special Watchdog for Pandemic Recovery Will Oversee $2 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package after Tester Efforts
Senator successfully pushed for guardrails for corporate loans and to ensure taxpayer dollars are allocated responsibly in record-breaking stimulus package
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March 30, 2020| View More
Rural Hospitals Must Be Prioritized, Tester Urges Trump Administration in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Senators: “Mr. Secretary, our rural providers need your immediate assistance”
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March 30, 2020| View More
Tester Secures $31 Million in Relief for Montana Colleges and Universities Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
Funds will help stabilize critical higher education institutions, help students continue learning
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March 30, 2020| View More
Tester Bill to Protect Montanans Seeking Student Loan Forgiveness Signed Into Law
Senator’s legislation will prevent penalization for missing student loan payments during the COVID-19 pandemic
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March 27, 2020| View More
As President Signs COVID-19 Package into Law, Montana to Receive $1.25 Billion Secured by Tester
The $1.25 billion for Montana’s coronavirus relief fund was not included in Mitch McConnell’s initial legislation
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March 27, 2020| View More
As Montana Schools Close Their Doors Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Tester Calls on FCC to Ensure Kids Have Internet Access
Senator: “The FCC must take action to expand internet availability and keep Americans informed”
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March 26, 2020| View More
Tester Working to Secure Safe Return for More Than 75 Montanans Traveling Abroad
Senator helped 16 Montanans stuck on cruise ship return home this week
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March 26, 2020| View More
After Tester Improvements, Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Now Includes $10 Billion in Critical Relief for Indian Country
Includes more than $7.6 million in Indian Housing funds for Montana Tribes
