Press Releases
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May 28, 2020| View More
Following Tester Push, Trump Extends Title 32 Orders For Thousands of Guardsmen Fighting COVID-19
Senator consistently fought to extend Title 32 orders to ensure National Guard members receive earned federal benefits
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May 25, 2020| View More
Tester Statement on Memorial Day
“Thank you to the folks who currently serve, thank you to those who have served, and most importantly—thank you to those who have given their lives for this country”
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May 22, 2020| View More
Tester Secures $15.6 Million for 60 Montana Nursing Homes to Combat COVID-19
Funding will help facilities cover expenses and lost revenue during pandemic
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May 21, 2020| View More
Save Montana’s Independent Music Venues, Tester Urges Senate
Senator: “This industry is not going to make it without our help.”
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May 21, 2020| View More
Tester Secures Victories for Montana Ag Producers and Rural Businesses from USDA
Department will set aside FSA loan payments, provide $1 billion in loan guarantees for rural businesses
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May 21, 2020| View More
Tester Demands Congress Provide Assistance for Low-Income, First-Generation College Students Amid COVID-19
Senator works to help those striving to earn college degrees, pushes for TRIO funding in next coronavirus relief bill
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May 20, 2020| View More
Tester Demands Administration Reverse ‘Hard Stop’ that Denies Federal Benefits to More Than 40,000 Guardsmen Fighting COVID-19
Senator demands immediate action to ensure the men and women of the National Guard fighting the COVID-19 pandemic receive earned benefits
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May 20, 2020| View More
58 Rural Montana Health Providers to Receive $2.8 Million for Testing, Tester Announces
Senator: “Robust testing is going to be our first line of defense against a second wave of infections”
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May 19, 2020| View More
Tester, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour Review Period that Ensures Veteran Representation in Disability Claims Process
Senators’ Veterans Claim Transparency Act would allow veteran representatives, attorneys, and agents 48 hours to conduct a pre-decisional review of veterans’ claims
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May 19, 2020| View More
Tester Demands Better Protection for Montana’s First Responders
Requests more support, protection for first responders in next coronavirus relief bill
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May 15, 2020| View More
Tester to Senate Leadership: Schools Can’t Afford to Lose More Teachers & Workers
Senator demands Congress prioritize public education aid in any new coronavirus relief packages
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May 14, 2020| View More
Montana’s Rural Electric Co-ops Now Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program, After Tester Efforts
Senator led charge to ensure critical utilities could access coronavirus relief program
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May 14, 2020| View More
Senate Unanimously Passes Tester Bill Guaranteeing Benefits to Families of Fallen or Disabled Pandemic First Responders
Senator: “When the going gets tough, Montana’s first responders always answer the call”
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May 14, 2020| View More
Tester: Effective Rural Broadband Development is Critical Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Senator advocates for broadband expansion and data mapping improvements in Montana’s underserved areas
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May 14, 2020| View More
During National Police Week, Tester Continues Fight for Montana Law Enforcement
Senator: “During this pandemic, it is more important than ever that we honor their courage and their sacrifice on our behalf”
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May 13, 2020| View More
Tester Announces $264,651 for Pandemic Telehealth Programs
Senator: “I’m proud to have secured these funds that will bolster our telehealth infrastructure”
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May 13, 2020| View More
Tester, Rounds and Colleagues Fight to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Senators’ bipartisan resolution would support COOL to give American beef producers competitive edge and consumers more transparency
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May 13, 2020| View More
Tester Keeps His COOL, Fights for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling as Part of Rancher Relief Plan
Senator’s bipartisan resolution would support COOL, to give Montana beef producers competitive edge and consumers more transparency
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May 13, 2020| View More
Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Call for Reimbursement Plan to Support VA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Senators: “We want to make certain the reimbursement process is effectively working for the VA and individuals under the VA’s care during this crisis”
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May 13, 2020| View More
Tester Announces Nearly $50 Million Headed to Montana to Expand COVID-19 Testing
Funding aimed at allowing state to test 2 percent of population
