WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Following sustained efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today proposed a rule in the Federal Register to waive copayments incurred on or after January 5, 2022 for certain care received by American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. If finalized, the rule will allow Native veterans to receive their earned copayment relief as directed by a law Tester cha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-Montana) issued the following statement: "I want to congratulate Kevin McCarthy on his election to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives," said Rep. Rosendale. "Though I sought leadership change, I'm proud that my colleagues and I challenged the status quo and secured rule changes to ensure all Americans have a more significant voice in the People's House. This past we  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week held three in-person, public Farm Bill listening sessions in eastern Montana to hear directly from ag producers, community leaders, and local officials in preparation for negotiating the 2023 Farm Bill. Tester also hosted a law enforcement roundtable in Glendive to discuss funding for public safety, securing the border, and combating fentanyl trafficking. On Tuesday, Tester h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) delivered her first floor speech of the new term, urging her colleagues to oppose the anti-abortion bills the House Republican majority are forcing a vote on. "In every state where abortion rights were on the ballot last year, Americans voted to protect lifesaving reproductive care. In Republican strongholds like Kentucky and Montana, voters rejected a  more