Summary: Senator Jon Tester Veterans Advocate When it Comes to Veterans Bipartisian is the operative word From rural Montana to Capital Hill Senator Jon Tester is third-generation farmer, a proud grandfather and a former school teacher who has deep roots in hard work, responsibility and accountability. he serves on many committees including the Senate Appropriations Committee which is one of the most influential committees in Congress.Senator Tester brings the Montana values of accountability, responsibility and transparency to his work. His work on the subcommittees, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Vice-Chair) has given Tester the reputation as the Veterans Advocatewww.veterans.senate.gov Living up to the promises made to the heroes who served our nation in the military is Senator Tester's first priority in his work on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. In addition to securing better physical and mental health care for veterans and their families, this committee considers policy related to pensions, vocational training, education, and other matters. A quick glance at the Senators Advocacy for Veterans: NOVEMBER 2, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE BILL TO HOLD VA ACCOUNTABLE FOR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION ROLLOUT Legislation Will Require Responsible Oversight of $16 Billion Plan NOVEMBER 1, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER ASKS ZINKE TO SUPPORT LIFETIME NATIONAL PARK PASS FOR VETERANS Senator Highlights Bill to Create Veteran Lifetime Pass As Interior Department Seeks Entrance Fee Hike at National Parks OCTOBER 30, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER HONORS MONTANA WOMEN OF WORLD WAR I Senator: Their Service and Actions Helped Change the Course of History OCTOBER 26, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER SENDS 8TH BILL TO TRUMP FOR SIGNATURE Senator’s Bipartisan Bill Boosts Benefits for Disabled Veterans, Gold Star Families OCTOBER 19, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER INTRODUCES BILL TO SUPPORT GOLD STAR FAMILIES Legislation Would Increase Survivor Benefits to Honor Those Who Died in Service to Nation OCTOBER 11, 2017 | VIEW MORE TESTER: DON’T PUT VETERANS ON HOLD As Calls Flood White House’s Veteran Hotline, Senator Demands VA Respond to Veterans
