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Rep. Rosendale Grills VA Bureaucrats Targeting Veterans Second Amendment Rights

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) joined the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs legislative hearing. Rep. Rosendale questioned an official from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Benefits Administration Deputy Director of Pension & Fiduciary, Mr. Kevin Friel, who repeatedly…

Rep. Rosendale Offers Amendment to Allow Congressional Member Staff to Carry Firearms

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) offered an amendment to H.R. 8772 – Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025, which would allow Congressional staff to carry firearms on the United States Capitol Campus. Amendment #11: Prohibits any funds made available by this Act from being used to restrict a member of Congress from authorizing their…

Rep. Rosendale Votes in Favor Of FY25 State Department and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8771 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025. The legislation will combat the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the U.S., save millions by eliminating U.S. funding for the United Nations’ regular budget, and prohibit American…

Rep. Rosendale Applauds VA for Appointment of New Montana VA Executive Director

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) applauded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for appointing Duane Gill as the Executive Director for the Montana VA Health Care System. This announcement comes after a comprehensive review of the Montana VA Health Care System, initiated by Rep. Rosendale, called on VA Sec. Dennis McDonough to conduct a…

Rep. Rosendale Votes in Favor of FY25 DHS Appropriations Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 8752- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation prohibits funding from being used for the salary and expenses of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, prohibits funding for sanctuary cities, and prohibits the…

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Legislation Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights of Veterans

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced the Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act of 2024, which would permit veterans, staff, and visitors to practice their 2nd amendment right of carrying a firearm in Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. “No veteran should face the risk of not receiving medical care because they are simply…

Rep. Rosendale Votes Against FY25 DOD Appropriations Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voted against H.R. 8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. While this appropriations bill has some provisions that would make our military a more effective fighting force and provide a much-needed pay raise for our service members, Rep. Rosendale could not support the bill as it…

Rep. Rosendale’s Forest Information Reform Act Passes House Natural Resources Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale’s (MT-02) Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act passed the House Committee on Natural Resources as part of Chairman Bruce Westerman’s (AR-04) Fix Our Forests Act. The FIR Act provides a critical legislative fix to the United States Forest Service v. Cottonwood Environmental Law Center decision that created an overly burdensome…

Rep. Rosendale Files Amendment to FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) filed the following amendment to H.R. 8774 – Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Amendment #112: Defunds assisted reproductive technology that includes any infertility treatments or technologies including IVF to ensure human life is protected. “While I feel for couples that are unable to…