WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: During a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing yesterday to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Chairman Jon Tester questioned VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal on VA's performance in meeting the needs of veterans nationwide. "The complaint that I hear from veterans in Montana.  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: During a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing yesterday to examine the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Chairman Jon Tester questioned VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal on VA's performance in meeting the needs of veterans nationwide. "The complaint that I hear from veterans in Montana...is the length of time for  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release and letter on June 21, 2023: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the IRS demanding more information after Highwood Creek Outfitters in Great Falls was searched by federal agents on June 14, 2023. "I write today seeking further clarification surrounding events that took place on June 14, 2023 at Highwood Creek Outfitters gun shop in Great Falls, Montana. According to the owner and local reporting  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing called for passage of his bipartisan bill to complete the Continental Divide Trail that runs through Montana. "At today's hearing, we also have the opportunity to hear testimony on my bipartisan bill, Senate Bill 594, the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act. This bill requires the Secretaries of the Interio  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference slamming President Biden's radical anti-energy agenda that includes breaching dams on the Lower Snake River. "I'm guessing there's a few fans here of the show Yellowstone who maybe believe that John Dutton is the governor of Montana. I will tell you that's not true. It's Greg Gianfo  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to allow the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) unconstitutional federal registry for firearms with stabilizing braces to stay in place. "The Senate Democrats' vote today is a slap in the face to disabled individuals everywhere, especially disabled Montana veterans,  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following statement on June 20, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after it was announced that federal prosecutors reached a plea deal with Hunter Biden: "President Biden's DOJ reaching a sweetheart deal with the President's son while prosecuting the President's chief political opponent shows two systems of justice exist in America. "The American people know that this does not meet our nat  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: U.S. Senator Steve Daines (Mont.) and Congresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks (Iowa-01) today introduced the "Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act," which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. "Whether it's prenatal care or stocking up on baby supplies, parents know better than anyone that providing for their child begins the minute they learn they're  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester today joined veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials, and Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) in Billings to hear firsthand about implementation of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act--legislation championed by Tester in his capacity as Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committe  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 20, 2023: The U.S. House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation today from U.S. Senator Jon Tester to approve several Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) construction projects in fiscal year 2023 to better serve veterans, including at the Fort Harrison VA facility in Montana. The bill now heads to the President's desk. "Delivering veterans the quality care  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Carla Wilton, chief operating officer of Immanuel Lutheran Communities, involving a hearing on June 7, 2023, entitled "An Abiding Commitment to Those Who Served: Examining Veterans' Access to Long Term Care": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran and members of the Senate Veteran's Affairs Committee. My name is Carla Wilton. I am the Chief Operating Officer for Immanuel Luthera  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today that he will continue to block President Biden's nominees to serve as members of the Amtrak Board of Directors for failure to comply with the geographical representation requirements which he secured through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Five of the nominees are from Northeast Corridor states, directly violating provisions  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: As part of his continued efforts to advocate for Montana's family farmers and ranchers, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today introduced Montana rancher Leo McDonnell before the Senate Finance Committee. Tester invited McDonnell to testify before the Committee about his experience as a rancher and to talk about why it's important that American producers aren't cut out of the market by foreign corporat  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $19.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade a key segment of Mill Creek Highway (Hwy 569) in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. The funding will come from the RAISE Grant program which Tester fought for in his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Tester was the only member of Montana's congressional delegati  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $877,275 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for detailed planning of infrastructure upgrades to Main and Marcus Streets in the City of Hamilton. The funding will come from the RAISE Grant program which Tester fought for in his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Tester was the only member of Montana's congressional   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $24.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to make infrastructure upgrades that will support economic development and improve access to downtown Missoula. The funding will come from the RAISE Grant program which Tester fought for in his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Tester was the only member of Montana'  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: The U.S. House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation today from U.S. Senator Jon Tester to approve several Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) construction projects in fiscal year 2023 to better serve veterans, including at the Fort Harrison VA facility in Montana. The bill now heads to the President's desk. "Delivering veterans the quality care and benefits they deserve starts with ensur  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: U.S. Senator Jon Tester's Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act this week passed through the Senate Banking Committee, clearing a key Senate hurdle. Tester's bill would impose economic sanctions on those engaged in the international trafficking of illicit fentanyl, precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, or other related opioids, and declare international tra  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: In an effort to lower drug costs and support small businesses, U.S. Senators Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced legislation to hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) accountable. The Pharmacy DIR Reform to Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act will ensure that all pharmacy price concessions are assessed at the point of sale and eli  more