| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday August 13, 2023 ( 13 items ) |
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After Tester Push, Biden Administration Grants Testing Waiver to Montana Schools Allowing Greater Local Control
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023:
As part of his longstanding efforts to defend local control for parents and educators and increase flexibility in Montana classrooms, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced that he successfully pressed the Department of Education to grant Montana schools flexibility in standardized testing for the 2023-2024 academic year. Montana is the only state in the country to have been granted this stan
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Following Alarming Rare Cancer Report for Malmstrom Missileers, Tester Calls on Defense Department to Provide Urgent Answers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 8, 2023:
In the wake of a new report this week from the Air Force which revealed findings of unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Cascade County, Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter demanding the Department of Defense (DOD) take immediate action to ensure all potentially impacted missileers and their families receive swift answers and appropriate
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Rep. Rosendale Presents Congressional Record to Colstrip to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
COLSTRIP, Montana, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2023:
Today, Rep. Rosendale presented a Congressional Record to Colstrip Mayor John Williams to recognize the centennial celebration of the town of Colstrip.
"Known as the energy capital of Montana, Colstrip is critically important to keeping the lights on across the state and the region," said Rep. Rosendale. "For 100 years, Colstrip has powered America. I commend this tight-knit commun
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Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter Condemning Dept. of Education for Defunding Hunting Safety and Archery at Montana Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release and letter:
Recently, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) led a letter with Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona condemning the Department of Education's decision to defund hunting safety and archery programs at Montana schools as part of their so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
"The Department of Education is deliberately m
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Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to Air Force Secretary on Study Revealing Likely Carcinogens Found at Malmstrom AFB
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 9, 2023:
Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to General Thomas Bussiere, Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, requesting an update on an Air Force study published this week that detected unsafe levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), a possible carcinogen, at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana.
"I'm deeply concerned by reports that hazardo
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Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to VA Secretary Requesting PACT Act Backpay Deadline Extension to August 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 9, 2023:
Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary McDonough requesting an extension to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act deadline to submit a retroactive claim or an intent to file claim that expires tonight at midnight to August 2024. Reports indi
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Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Tester Calls on VA to Honor Veterans PACT Act Submissions Following Reports of Technical Difficulties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news and letter:
Following reports of veterans' receiving error messages on their submissions for Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act benefits before the August 9th deadline for retroactive benefits, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to
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Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Tester Marks One-Year Anniversary of PACT Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2023:
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U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the signing of his landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act:
"A year after finally giving toxic-exposed veterans the care an
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Tester Announces More Than $4 Million to Boost State and Local Cybersecurity in Montana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
Continuing his efforts to protect Montanans' privacy and cybersecurity, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced $4.95 million in grant funding to help state and local governments--particularly in rural communities--address cybersecurity risks and threats. This funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is aimed at helping local communities implement plans to assess and combat cyber threats
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Tester Calls on VA to Honor Veterans' PACT Act Submissions Following Reports of Technical Difficulties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 9, 2023:
Following reports of veterans' receiving error messages on their submissions for Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act benefits before the August 9th deadline for retroactive benefits, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to guarantee all veterans who
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Tester Marks One-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2023:
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U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the signing of his landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act:
"A year after finally giving toxic-exposed veterans the care and benefits they've earned, I'm proud to see the PACT
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Tester's Bipartisan Bill to Keep AM Radio in All New Cars and Trucks Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jon Tester's bipartisan legislation to keep AM radio in all new cars and trucks recently passed through the Senate Commerce Committee, setting it up for a full vote on the Senate floor. Tester's bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations inst
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Working to Combat the Opioid Crisis, Tester Urges FDA to Include Input From Rural Communities on Safer At-Home Disposal of Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
As part of his continued effort to combat the opioid crisis in Montana's rural communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to consult with rural and Tribal communities to develop a strong policy for at-home disposal of prescription opioids.
In April, the FDA issued a policy that provided prepaid mail-back envelope to return unused op
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