Jon Tester: “In recent years, Congress provided significant resources and additional tools to be able to address workplace shortages…”

These are important bills that need to get advanced, and today is the start of that.

That's between me and a ballot box.

I think it is a very important piece of legislation.

I rise to congratulate Kate M. Kaufer, the fearless leader of my defense staff, on more than 20 years of distinguished Federal service and on her well-earned retirement. For the last 4 years, it has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve…