Senator Jon Tester

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Good news: @FEMA answered our call and approved Montana's request for individual assistance for folks impacted by flooding in Carbon, Park, and Stillwater counties. This relief is critically important for our recovery, and I'll work with FEMA to get it delivered to folks ASAP. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

One year ago, we expanded veterans' access to mental health care with my bipartisan Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act. But our work isn't over. The Senate needs to pass the STRONG Veterans Act to connect more vets with the life-saving resources they need and earned. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

We need to remove roadblocks standing in the way of our veterans and their families getting the quality education they deserve. I introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to cut red tape at colleges & universities to better protect student veterans and their hard-earned benefits. — PolitiTweet.org

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As we work to get the Treasure State's flooded communities back on their feet, we need to take steps to prevent this level of devastation down the road. That's why we're urging @FEMA to add Montana to a flood mitigation pilot program started by my bipartisan infrastructure law. https://t.co/3VItmITkDV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Woody Williams represented the very best of America as the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient. I’m saddened to hear about his passing, but his heroic legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. https://t.co/aCMYHZmaJd — PolitiTweet.org

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VA's Electronic Heath Record Modernization program isn't working for veterans, VA employees, or taxpayers. I worked across the aisle to craft a bill that'll improve transparency so we can better provide our vets the care they earned. Proud we got this signed into law last week. — PolitiTweet.org

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Living in rural America shouldn't mean less access to health care. That's why I led a group of my colleagues in urging the Administration not to adopt proposed policies that could worsen staffing challenges and lead to closures of skilled nursing facilities in our rural areas. — PolitiTweet.org

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Closing down VA clinics and making care less accessible for our rural vets isn't how we uphold our obligations to those who’ve served. That’s why I’m proud to have led a bipartisan charge to keep the doors open to VA facilities in Montana and across the country. https://t.co/ZOelsDl7C3 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

No VA clinics will be shutting down in Montana. End of story. Proud to lead this bipartisan coalition to keep our VA clinics open so we can ensure our rural veterans get the care they need close to home. — PolitiTweet.org

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Update: The Coram Post Office has secured a new contract and will remain OPEN. This is great news for the folks in northwest Montana who rely on it for essential mail services. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SVACDems: ICYMI: Last week, the House passed seven Senate-backed veterans bills as part of a comprehensive mental health package, inclu… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Couldn't have said it better myself. The USS Montana is a powerful addition to the world's largest and most capable Navy, and it will defend us for decades to come. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SVACDems: Today is #PTSD Awareness Day. Far too often, veterans return home suffering from invisible wounds of war, and it’s on us to c… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Seven years ago today, marriage equality became the law of the land. But as attacks on LGBTQ+ rights continue, it's critical that we guarantee equal protection under the law no matter who folks are, or who they love. We need to pass the Equality Act. — PolitiTweet.org

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This week, our bill to investigate the policies used to harm Native American families and dismantle their cultures, languages, and religions received a hearing in the @IndianCommittee. We've got to get to the bottom of these atrocities, and I'll keep working on this until we do. — PolitiTweet.org

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My Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, signed into law 3 years ago today, was a big step in getting Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange their earned VA care and benefits. And when we get our PACT Act signed into law, we'll finally address toxic exposure for vets of ALL eras. — PolitiTweet.org

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No judge or politician should be telling women how to live their lives or undermining their fundamental right to privacy. https://t.co/es4vcT9pKm — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Exciting news: Maureen Wicks has just been appointed Montana's Farm Service Agency Director. Morb is a longtime champion of family farming, and I have no doubt she'll lead Montana FSA in the right direction as we work to support the producers who fuel our rural economies. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

.@TRUCKINGdotORG is in town! Great to talk with Rachel from Miles City and other leaders in the trucking industry about our efforts to strengthen workforce development and cut red tape so our truckers can do their jobs and smooth the supply chain. https://t.co/9IbFwPnbYB — PolitiTweet.org

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The State of Montana has submitted its request for individual assistance, which is critical relief for Montanans who've had homes or property destroyed by flooding. I urge @FEMA to approve this request right away so we can get folks the resources they need to recover and rebuild. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

We're still assessing flood damage, but that doesn't mean we should sit around and wait to get relief. That's why @SteveDaines, @RepRosendale, and I are pushing federal agencies to get emergency resources to Montanans on the ground ASAP—securing $3M today to fix roads & bridges. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Always great meeting with the Poverello Center team from Missoula. These folks do great work year after year helping Montana vets get a safe roof over their heads, and I’m glad to partner with them as we work to end veterans homelessness. https://t.co/cA0ykigSYD — PolitiTweet.org

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Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Eric Feaver was a giant in Montana. No matter his role—servicemember, teacher, labor leader, or city official—Eric relentlessly served his fellow Montanans. Sharla and I are heartbroken by his passing, but his legacy will live on in the Last Best Place for generations. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Going live now to give an update on the flooding in Montana and to answer your questions on the work we're doing in Washington. Tune in! https://t.co/ZMuXpBqQkw — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Great to sit down with Bob Beckley, a smokejumper from Montana who was injured fighting wildfires in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. Thanks in large part to his advocacy, we secured the pay increases our wildland firefighters deserve. https://t.co/htYpctRAzE — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Enjoyed seeing so many young Montanans on Capitol Hill today! This bright bunch is here for the Montana Electric Co-op Youth Tour, and I let them know that I'm a proud co-op member myself. https://t.co/u655NTsReI — PolitiTweet.org

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GOOD NEWS: Two of my bills to tackle ag consolidation just passed out of the Senate Ag Committee. If we want to lower food costs at the grocery store and defend family farmers and ranchers, we need to get these bipartisan bills over the finish line. Let's get it done! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Don't forget—I'm hosting a live Q&A today at 3pm MT, right here on Twitter Spaces. Drop a question in the comments and set a reminder to join: https://t.co/PIJmwDJWmX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jon Tester @SenatorTester

Consolidation in the agriculture industry is costing consumers and producers, so @SenBooker and I are teaming up to *tackle* it. https://t.co/Ty6tSsXjvb — PolitiTweet.org