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Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to Air Force Secretary on Study Revealing Likely Carcinogens Found at Malmstrom AFB

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to General Thomas Bussiere, Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, requesting an update on an Air Force study published this week that detected unsafe levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), a possible carcinogen, at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. “I’m deeply concerned by…

Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to VA Secretary Requesting PACT Act Backpay Deadline Extension to August 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary McDonough requesting an extension to the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act deadline to submit a retroactive claim or an intent to file claim that expires tonight at midnight to…

Rep. Rosendale Votes in Favor of Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voted in favor of H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This piece of legislation fully funds veterans’ health care and benefits programs while cutting wasteful spending on the radical left’s biggest priorities. The bill also includes an amendment by Congressman…

Rep. Rosendale Bill to Modernize Veterans' Education Passes Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs passed Congressman Rosendale’s (MT-02) H.R. 3874, the Veterans Education Assistance Improvement Act. This legislation will allow veterans on the GI Bill to take only the number of courses needed to graduate while still receiving this Monthly Housing Allowance and require the VA to notify students of rule changes…

Rep. Rosendale Files Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives is debating the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) filed the following amendments: Amendment 14, Amendment 15, Amendment 67, and Amendment 70. “The core function of the VA is to care for our nation’s heroes,” Rep. Rosendale…

Rep. Rosendale Secures Major Victory for Montana Veterans

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement in response to the announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the Montana VA Healthcare System. This morning, the VA announced they will be requiring a comprehensive review of the Montana VA Health Care System to identify any potential issues and implement all…

Rep. Rosendale Grills VA Leaders for Stripping Veterans of Their 2nd Amendment Rights

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) grilled leaders of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in a House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing on the current practice of disarming veterans who seek fiduciary assistance managing their benefits. “It is unacceptable and outright illegal for unelected bureaucrats to strip veterans of their 2nd Amendment…

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Bill Authorizing $5 Million for Butte Veterans Home

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced legislation that will authorize $5 million for the operation of the Southwest Montana Veterans’ Home in Butte, Montana. Congressman Rosendale’s bill would redirect funds from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs’ disastrous effort to carry out the Electronic Health Modernization program and instead spend that money…

Rosendale Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Student Veterans Receives Subcommittee Hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity held a hearing on Congressman Matt Rosendale’s (MT-02) bill, H.R. 3874, the Veterans Education Assistance Improvement Act. Each year thousands of veterans take advantage of the GI Bill and continue their education after serving our country. Under current law, veterans are required to take a…

Rosendale Sends Letter Blasting VA Undersecretary of Health for Missoula Vet Center's Promotion of Pride Parade

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to VA Undersecretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal demanding answers on the Department’s promotion of the Missoula PRIDE Parade. “This is yet another example of the VA promoting woke identity politics that do nothing to help veterans,” said Rep. Rosendale. “It bewilders me that the Department finds it…