Last week Representative Matt Rosendale was one of three Republicans in the House to vote against the U.S. sending help to Ukraine he said unless the security issues at the Mexican border were taken care of. Senator Jon Tester talked about the vote and what he hopes will get done in a bipartisan way concerning the southern border.
Montana Senators Co-Sponsor Bill To Restrict Russian Energy
As a part of continued efforts to weaking Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime and increase American energy independence, Montana Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines have co-sponsored legislation to block all Russian oil and gas imports to the U.S. Tester says the “Ban Russian Energy Imports Act” would hit Putin where it hurts.
VA To Expand Disability Benefits For Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced its intent to begin processing disability benefit claims for veterans suffering from rare respiratory cancers contracted during their military service. Senator and VA Chairman Jon Tester noted the progress made through the department in recent years and says it falls on t...
Legislation Addressing Postal Service Issues Advances In U.S. Senate
Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan Postal Reform Act passed a key Senate procedural hurdle Monday and moves forward to a final Floor vote. It was passed by the House of Representatives in February. It is expected to put the U.S. Postal Service on sound financial footing and ensure long-term reliable mail service.
Sen. Tester Details Inflation Impact On Agriculture
The inflation rate is the highest it’s been in forty years and the recent sanctions against Russia are likely to keep them rising. Senator and farmer Jon Tester recently detailed the short-term and long-term impacts of inflation on Montana producers.
Senator Tester Highlights Partisan Conflict With Federal Reserve
A boycott from Republican members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee last week delayed the vote for President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Federal Reserve. The boycott was due to question over the nominees’ past affiliations but committee member Jon Tester argued the Federal Reserve’s operation can’t afford to get political.
Senator Tester Weighs In On Russia Conflict
Monday, both President Biden and the European Union announced sanctions against Russia in response to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s acknowledgment of separatist groups in Eastern Ukraine on the brink of a possible invasion of Ukraine. Senator Jon Tester agrees the U.S. should intervene if that would happen.
Republican Senators Boycott Federal Reserve Nominees’ Confirmation
Tuesday Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee boycotted a confirmation vote for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and President Biden’s other nominees to the central bank’s board of governors including Montana Senator Steve Daines who was a no-show. Democratic committee member Jon Tester was critical of the boycott saying pol...
Senator Tester Willing To Work With Ag Companies On “Right To Repair” Bill
Last week, Senator Jon Tester announced the Agriculture Right To Repair Act which, if passed, would require ag manufacturers to provide necessary parts to consumers to repair their own equipment. Although the bill’s intention is to ultimately work in favor for farmers and ranchers, the senator did say he would be willing to work with manufactu...
IRS Ditching Facial Recognition Tax Verification
The Internal Revenue Service will reverse a decision to require taxpayers to provide facial recognition data through a third-party vendor to access some tax services and instead will work toward providing an alternative form of verification. Senator Jon Tester recently came out opposing the initial decision citing privacy concerns and potentia...