Steve Daines, United States Senator for Montana
December
2019/January 2020
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*Visiting with David Hogenson at the Academy and ROTC
reception*
**TOP STORY - FIGHTING FOR QUALITY HEALTHCARE**
In
December, I urged [link 1] the CEO of TriWest to take immediate action to
expand their network of qualified providers for the community care
program. Rural veterans shouldn't have to overcome extreme distances when
they have qualifeid professionals in their community.
I'm encouraged
that TriWest promptly responded [link 2] and are committed to
developing innovative ways to grow and manage their network of high quality
providers.
*SUPPORTING THE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES**
On December 27th, I hosted an *Academy and ROTC Reception* to celebrate
the students who are going to be the next generation of leaders in
our armed services.
With my support, in December Congress passed the
*National Defense Authorization Act *for the 59th year in a row, as
well as defense funding legislation*. *These bills protect our nation's
strong nuclear deterence and our mission at Malmstrom Air Force
Base.
**UPDATE ON THE VETERAN PENSION PROTECTION ACT**
I am pleased that
Senator Tester and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) recently joined my
bill [link 3] to protect veterans [link 4] from scams. I've also joined
Senator Tester on related legislation and look forward to these much
needed measures advancing in the near future.
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*Sending cards to our
Montanans serving overseas*
**MY BIPARTISAN VETERANS'
LEGISLATION**
I joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) in introducing *S.3020 [link 5],
*the *Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, *which would
strengthen county Veteran Service Organizations by allowing them to
access grants to promote health and wellness and improve outreach.
To
ensure that veterans have the best providers possible, I cosponsored
Senator Cory Gardner's (CO) *S.221 [link 6] **the Department of
Veterans Affairs Provider Accountability Act*. This bill makes sure that the
VA reports major mistakes by health professionals to the National
Practitioner Database.
To safeguard veterans who are transitioning to
civilian life and are struggling with mental health I cosponsored
Senator Kyrsten Sinema's (AZ) *S. 2864 [link 7] **the Sergeant Daniel
Somers Veterans Network of Support Act. *This bill allows the VA to share
information with a network of people who were chosen by the veteran.
In December the *Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act, *a bill I
cosponsored, was included in the *National Defense Authorization Act*
and was a passed into law*. *This bill protects Gold Star spouses from
higher taxes.
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Best Wishes,
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Steve Daines
United States Senate
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