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March 9, 2023
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Tester Talks Legislative Priorities with Veterans Service Organizations at Final Hearing
VSOs throw support behind Chairman Tester’s legislative efforts to bolster VA infrastructure and increase research into medicinal cannabis
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March 7, 2023
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Tester Presses Defense Officials on Fixing TRICARE Issues, Cutting Red Tape for Mental Health Providers at Oversight Hearing
Chairman also demanded answers on the U.S. Air Force’s Malmstrom Missileers investigation
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March 2, 2023
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Disabled American Veterans Award Tester Highest Legislative Honor
Following annual legislative hearing with DAV, Chairman received the 2023 Veterans’ Champion Award for his long list of achievements and outstanding commitment to supporting the nation’s disabled veterans and families
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March 1, 2023
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Tester Leads Hearings with Veterans Service Organizations on Annual Priorities for Veterans and their Families
Chairman gave special recognition to National Commander Joe Parsetich from Great Falls, Montana at annual presentation from DAV
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February 28, 2023
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Tester Urges Quick Action on Major Richard Star Act at Press Conference Alongside Military and Veterans Service Organizations
Bipartisan legislation from Tester would deliver combat-injured veterans’ full military benefits; Address longstanding injustice for those forced to medically retire from service
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February 24, 2023
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Expanding Veterans’ Access to Assisted Living Services is Aim of Bipartisan Tester, Moran, Murray, Rounds Bill
Senators introduced bipartisan legislation to assist aging veterans in living more independently, save taxpayer dollars
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February 16, 2023
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Tester, Crapo Lead Bipartisan Push to Deliver Combat-Injured Veterans Full Military Benefits
Senators reintroduced Major Richard Star Act to provide combat-injured veterans with full earned disability compensation and retired pay
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February 16, 2023
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Tester Leads Committee to Vet Top VA Nominee and Advance Nine Veterans Bills
Chairman pushed the VA Under Secretary for Benefits nominee to ensure a timely, veteran-friendly claims process; Committee cleared nine bills, including three bills authored by Tester, to better serve veterans in Montana and across the country
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February 15, 2023
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Tester, Boozman, Hayes, Fitzpatrick Bill Will Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families
Lawmakers introduced bipartisan Caring for Survivors Act to adjust monthly benefits for family members and survivors of veterans who lost their lives in service
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February 15, 2023
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Tester, Sullivan Lead Bipartisan Bill to Explore Medicinal Cannabis as an Alternative Treatment for Veterans
Senators’ bill pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans experiencing chronic pain and PTSD