August 2019
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| Speaking with the Marine Corps League. |
KEY
VETERANS' LEGISLATION
• I recently
introduced S. 2407, the Financial Refuge for Every
Elderly (FREE) Veteran Act, to punish those responsible for
taking advantage of Montana's veterans. Check out KULR8 Billings'
coverage of the bill HERE. I will continue
fighting to get this bill across the finish line and ensure that veterans
have the financial security they deserve.
A MONTH WITH MONTANA
VETERANS
• During August, I traveled across Montana
to meet with Veterans and their families. I wanted to hear
firsthand about their experiences and concerns. Also, I met
with defense industry leaders that are bringing jobs to Montana while
keeping our country safe.
SUPPORTING THE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND
THEIR FAMILIES
• On August 5th, I
had the opportunity to speak to the Marine Corps League
during their 96th National Convention in
Billings. Founded in 1923, this non-political organization promotes
the interests of the U.S. Marine Corps and the ideals of American
freedom and democracy.
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| Discussing VA
challenges with Dr. Hayman. |
• On August 9th, I spoke to
the Scobey Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) Post 173 during their
100thAnniversary. During this event I presented
the Post with an American Flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in their
honor. Established in 1919, the Scobey VFW Post 173 was
the first VFW Post established in Montana to support service-connected
disabled veterans.
• On
August 26th, I traveled to Fort Harrison to meet with
Dr. Judy Hayman, the new Montana VA
Director. We discussed current impacts of the VA MISSION Act. Dr. Hayman plans to address the
challenges of retaining qualified medical providers and lowering the wait
times for access to emergency services.
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| Receiving an overview of the F35 Lightning II. |
• On August 26th, I also received
an update on the F-35 Lightning fighter aircraft and its positive
impacts on the Montana economy. This fifth-generation aircraft will
ensure our warfighters have the capability needed to keep our country
safe while contributing $16 million annually to Montana’s
economy
Best Wishes,
Steve Daines
United States Senate
