Senator Jon Tester

To ensure our vets receive the quality mental health care they earned, VA has got to tailor that care to each population of vet it serves. I've introduced the BRAVE Act to move the needle forward on strengthening VA mental health care for women vets and spinal cord-injured vets.

More and more folks flying through Missoula means higher demand for flights out of the airport—so I secured resources to add year-round service between Missoula and Chicago. The route will make travel through the Missoula area quicker, easier, and more accessible for MT families.

Montana's home to one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, and we're proud of that tradition. As we begin Veterans & Military Families Month, know that I'll always have the backs of servicemembers, vets, and their families as we fight to do right by their sacrifice.

We may be closing out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but any time is worthwhile to schedule a routine breast cancer screening. These screenings save lives, plain and simple, so take a moment book this precautionary step today.

Glad to hear that VA is answering my call to add new presumptive benefits under the PACT Act for K-2 veterans exposed to toxic substances. This news is one more way this law is delivering long-overdue benefits to generations of toxic-exposed vets.

Toxic-exposed veterans have been waiting decades to receive the benefits they earned, including those exposed to radiation at the K-2 Base in Uzbekistan.

Chairman Jon Tester, Ranking Member Mark Takano, and Senator Richard Blumenthal recently called on VA to ensure these veterans receive their earned benefits using authorities from the PACT Act.

It's an honor to be recognized by the American Ambulance Association for our work defending Montana vets' access to emergency air and ground transportation. Particularly in rural areas, these services can be the difference between life and death, which is why it's so critical we protect them in our state.

Senator Jon Tester of Montana has been awarded a 2024 Legislative Recognition Award by the American Ambulance Association (AAA) for his leadership in ensuring veterans continue to have access to vital emergency medical services. On behalf of our members we want to thank Senator Tester for his introduction of the bipartisan VA Emergency Transportation Access Act and his continued support of our nation's EMS providers and veterans. https://ambulance.org/2024/10/07/testeraward/

Montana has a long, proud history of military service—including at our nation's service academies—and for young Montanans interested in pursuing an academy nomination, the November 1 application deadline is almost here. Visit my website to learn more:

Academy Nominations - Senator Jon Tester Thank you for your interest in serving the United States by attending a service academy. Keep in mind that each academy has its own application process. You must meet these requirements and be accepted for admission to attend an academy. Nomination alone is not sufficient, as each academy reviews no...

Montana's first responders risk their lives answering the call to keep our communities safe, and for that, we owe them our deepest appreciation. Join me this National First Responders Day to thank these brave Montanans for their service and selflessness each and every day.

I worked with folks at NAMI MT to pass the John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act and expand rural vets' access to mental health care, including alternative treatment options. By getting vets more options closer to home, this law is working to save lives.

Glacier International's expansion project will help the airport keep up with growing demand while ensuring families and businesses in the Flathead have what they need to stay connected. Proud to be delivering $2.5M from my bipartisan infrastructure law to help make it possible.