WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the student learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (No. IF12264) on Dec. 5, 2022 by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner: * * * In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elementary and secondary schools across the nation closed their doors and pivoted to alternative methods of providing instruction and other services, such as school meals. According to Education Week, by the end   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Joni Ernst (R- Iowa), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Steve Daines (R-Montana) and John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) in successfully securing a provision in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Autho  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today lauded the passage of bipartisan legislation to protect and return sacred tribal objects. "Montana tribes add so much to our communities and Montana way of life - I am glad to help take this important step to protect their cultural heritage," Daines said. Daines cosponsored the "Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021" (STOP Act) with Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Steve Daines and a group of Republican senators issued the following statement after receiving a late, inadequate response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that failed to address the senators' concerns with veterans' access to community care. "Not only does this weak response show a lack of respect for Congress' role to advocate on behalf of our constituents, including veterans, it s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-Montana) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "This 4,408-page bill, that will allocate $847 billion in taxpayer dollars, was put on the House floorwith less than 48 hours to readand had to be passed under suspension of the House rules," said Rep. Rosendale. "While many Republicans considered the military vaccine provision a 'win' it merely s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: Continuing their effort to connect Native veterans with earned care, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) are spearheading bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure culturally competent mental health care for Native veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers nationwide. The Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2022: U.S. Senator Jon Tester today introduced a bill to ensure Butte-Silver Bow and Anaconda-Deer Lodge counties are eligible for the American Rescue Plan's Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. The two counties had been excluded from this funding by a recent Treasury Department announcement that these funds could not go to consolidated county-municipal governments. "Butte-Silver Bow and Ana  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) joined his colleagues Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), in introducing the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act. The bill would give Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) greater input over federal funding discussions that impact them. "Tribal Colleges and Universities play a key role  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Senators introduce American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act requiring VA medical centers to consult with local tribes and deliver tailored outreach * * * Continuing their effort to connect Native veterans with earned care, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) are spearheading bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ens  more