Jon Tester

I think this PACT Act is making a real difference in veterans.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Food Security

I ask unanimous consent that the following law clerks of the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until August 1, 2023: Alexandra Hough, Cristina Morrison, Melissa Immel, and Jazmin Alvarez. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

But you guys have stepped up in a big, big way, and done a good job.

we are going to be voting on an amendment here in a few minutes that I want to rise in support of. It was introduced by my friend the Senator from South Dakota, Senator Rounds. This amendment aims to protect American food security against…

This is one of the costs of war.

It was about a year ago that we came together to pass the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act.

I think this PACT Act is making a real difference in veterans.

I rise today to share a few words today to honor the life and legacy of Mike and Maureen Mansfield and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mansfield Center. Mike Mansfield was one of this Nation's greatest public servants, whose legacy…

This is a historic day for the Fort Belknap Indian Community and for folks across north central Montana.

What we do not want to see is, we do not want to see smoking as a barrier for veterans not going to get the care that they need.

We have to get this done, because in Montana we make good on our promises and we work together to get things done and find that common ground.

Look, we are going to continue to work together to figure out ways we can get health care to our veterans in the best way so that we keep them healthy forever because they have earned that.

We respect Senator Daines and the work he did for us, and Senator Tester.

I just can't express my appreciation enough.

Your work has carried that tradition on, thank you.

VA's focus should remain on how veterans can receive the care they need, whether it is inside or outside of its facilities.

As Senator Tester noted, water is life, not only for our communities, it is the lifeblood of our number one industry, agriculture.

As Senator Tester noted, water is life, not only for our communities, it is the lifeblood of our number one industry, agriculture.

However, the suicide and premature non-natural death is too complex from one perspective.

I do not think it is the intent of anybody on this Committee, and I do not want to speak for everybody, that we are going to take away community care by any stretch of the imagination.

Senator Boozman and I have the Not Just a Number Act, to require the VA to make a more comprehensive look at veteran suicide.

What we do not want to see is, we do not want to see smoking as a barrier for veterans not going to get the care that they need.

For the purview of the Committee, the St. Mary's project is an engineering marvel.

I would recommend the Not Just a Number Act.