WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, which fully funds the "Rip and Replace" program to remove Chinese equipment from our telecommunications networks. Without full funding, wireless and broadband providers across the United States will be saddled with billions of dollars in costs that could result in service blackouts and companies closing down. Se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), about the agency's refusal to replace a bridge that is leading to the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge that was washed away five months ago, which will prevent the public from viewing elk this fall. "USFWS has had nearly half a year to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently introduced bipartisan legislation to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and protect Americans' privacy by cracking down on Chinese-made drones operating in the United States and helping law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and other first responders acquire secure drone technology. Tester's Countering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act was fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2024: * * * Following prisoner exchange that omitted Marc Fogel earlier this month, Tester leads bipartisan letter demanding Administration prioritize securing his release; Senator renews call to designate Mr. Fogel as "wrongfully detained" * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester today led a bipartisan letter calling on the Biden Administration to prioritize securing the release of Marc Fogel and designat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator in letter to head of GAO: "The status quo of BIA's public safety efforts in Montana is unacceptable and simply cannot continue" * * * U.S. Senator Jon Tester sent a letter to Comptroller General and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Gene L. Dodaro urging an outside review of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) efforts to ensure Tribes in Montana have safe living environments,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Jon Tester earlier this month secured key Montana priorities during the mark-up of the FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; the FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill; and the FY25 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill. "Montanans sent me to the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2024: U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced today that the cost of 10 lifesaving prescription drugs will officially be lowered as a result of the first price negotiations authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act. An estimated nearly 25,000 Montana seniors on Medicare will see cost savings up to 79% thanks to Tester's law, and Medicare enrollees across the country are expected to save $1.5 billion on ou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: In his continued effort to upgrade critical infrastructure and support Montana's rural economies, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $1,266,730 for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. This funding, which comes from the 2024 government funding package, will go towards clearing the airway during adverse weather conditions. "As one of Montana's fastest growing cities, it's critical that Bozeman's airport has  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: In his continued effort to upgrade critical infrastructure and support Montana's rural economies, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $977,988 for Great Falls International Airport. This funding, which comes from the 2024 government funding package, will go toward new security cameras and reconstruction of ticketing and baggage handling areas. "As communities across Montana look to compete in the 21st century eco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release: In the three years since the Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - a bill that U.S. Senator Jon Tester negotiated and shepherded into law with five Republicans and four Democrats - Tester has secured key investments from the legislation that have lowered costs, created jobs, and improved critical infrastructure across Montana. August 10th, 2024 marked the third anniversar  more