WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a part of his continued work to expand access to reliable air service for rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator nominee Michael Whitaker on his plan to address staffing shortages in rural airports, including many in Montana. If confirmed, Mr. Whitaker will be the top official in the FAA, tasked with recruiting and retaining the nation'  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: President Joe Biden today signed U.S. Senator Jon Tester's bipartisan legislation into law that protects the use of federal funds for hunter safety and shooting sports classes. Tester's bipartisan law requires the Department of Education to restore school districts' ability to use federal resources for school archery, gun safety, and hunter education programs. "Montanans sent me to the Senate to protect our r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement on the Office of the Speaker vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives. "I do not take pleasure in what occurred yesterday. But Montanans did not send me to Washington to stand by and watch the Speaker of the House of Representatives sell the American people short by not moving forward with legislation to cut s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement in support of the resolution to vacate the Office of the Speaker. "This past Congress, House Republicans have worked together to secure several conservative wins for the American people, and I was proud to be part of that process," said Rep. Rosendale. "In March, House Republicans did our job when we passed the L  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a part of his continued bipartisan effort to secure America's borders and stop the flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl into the United States, U.S. Senator Jon Tester again cosponsored the bipartisan Securing America's Ports of Entry Act to require Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to hire an additional 600 officers annually until staffing needs are fully met. "Keeping Montanans safe is my number one priori  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2023: As part of his continued push to bring a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub to Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today pressed officials at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on how they plan to ensure rural America is not left behind during the implementation of Tester'sCHIPS and Science Act - bipartisan legislation that will invest in high-tech manufacturing across the country. "Look, for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester today issued the following statement on his bipartisan vote to prevent a government shutdown: "On a farm, you don't get to play games and expect someone else to get the work done for you. "That's why I worked with Republicans and Democrats to reach a bipartisan agreement that ensures our troops get paid and we avoid a harmful shutdown. "Now it's time for Congress to work toget  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a part of his continued work to fully fund and equip law enforcement and promote public safety in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $10,550,338 in funding to strengthen law enforcement and provide courts, families, and victims of crime with the tools and resources they need. These grants will enhance law enforcement efforts targeting violent crime, aid in investigating and prosecuting sexual a  more