Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Clears Congress, Headed to President Trump’s Desk

VA Home Loan Awareness Act passed both chambers of Congress, headed to President Trump.

“The VA Home Loan Awareness Act ensures our veterans and their families can take advantage of the benefits they rightly earned through their service and sacrifice for our nation. I’m proud to see this historic, bipartisan legislation pass both chambers of Congress and look forward to President Trump signing it into law”

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Sheehy, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Hazard Pay for Wildland Firefighters

Introduced bipartisan bill to provide hazard pay for wildland firefighters and smoke jumpers.

“Our wildland firefighters and smoke jumpers face incredible risks to defend our communities, and for too long, they have done so without fair compensation.”

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ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers

Promoted JAIL Act opinion piece eliminating judicial immunity for lenient judges.

“rape, malicious wounding, assault, drug possession, identity theft, trespassing, larceny, firing a weapon, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pick pocketing”

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DOJ Charges Scientists from Rocky Mountain Laboratory with Smuggling Monkeypox into the U.S.

Responded to DOJ charges against Rocky Mountain Laboratory scientists for smuggling monkeypox.

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Sheehy Calls for HHS Investigation into Alleged Misconduct by Rocky Mountain Laboratories

Requested HHS Inspector General investigation into misconduct allegations at Rocky Mountain Laboratories.

“come and go as they pleased into the facility, into the high containment BSL-4 building, and into their offices.”

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Sheehy, Coons Introduce Bill to Expose Chinese Forced Labor and Environmental Abuses in Africa

Introduced bipartisan bill to expose Chinese forced labor and environmental abuses in African mining.

“As we restore American energy dominance and onshore critical mineral production, it is imperative that we expose the reality behind China’s grip on critical minerals: forced labor, child exploitation, and environmental destruction.”

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Sheehy to Introduce Legislation Approving Presidential Ballroom

Announced legislation to approve construction of a Presidential ballroom following assassination attempt.

“This week I will introduce and seek unanimous consent for legislation providing express approval for construction of a Presidential ballroom.”

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ICYMI: SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start

Praised $15 billion from Iran as justice for Gold Star families.

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Sheehy Statement on Boundary Waters CRA

Voted to rescind mineral withdrawal from Boundary Waters area.

“For decades, the United States has systematically eradicated the mining industry from America, sending these projects to Africa, South America, Asia, and other areas around the world where environmental oversight is zero, child labor is rampant, and regulation is lax.”

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Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to increase veterans' access to innovative mental health therapies through the VA.

“After young Americans who signed up to fight for our nation and were willing to give up their own lives for others come home, we better make sure the VA is ready to care for them and that they have access to the best, most innovative care available.”

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Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Passes Senate

Passed bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act as part of housing legislation package.

“As a combat veteran who is married to a combat veteran, ensuring our nation’s warfighters have the information and resources they need to live out the American dream when they return home is among my top priorities.”

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Sheehy, Slotkin Introduce Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to expand GI Bill benefits for veterans pursuing apprenticeships.

“Veterans deserve our support in successfully transitioning to civilian life, and I appreciate my colleagues joining this bipartisan, commonsense effort to increase access to apprenticeships.”

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Sheehy, Blunt Rochester Introduce AI Fraud Accountability Act

Introduced bipartisan AI Fraud Accountability Act to protect Americans from AI-enabled scams.

“Artificial intelligence will help unleash innovation, opportunity, and prosperity in the 21st century economy, but we must ensure it is not a tool for fraud.”

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Sheehy Statement on Zinke’s Retirement Announcement

Released statement praising Congressman Ryan Zinke's service and retirement announcement.

“Commander Zinke is a great American who dedicated his life to serving our nation and delivering results for Montanans. A fellow Navy SEAL and public servant, he has been a role model, mentor, and friend. Montana owes him a deep debt of gratitude, and he will be deeply missed in the halls of Congress.”

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Sheehy Introduces Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Introduced bipartisan bill to enhance air traffic control tools and training.

“America is the birthplace of aviation, and our hardworking air traffic controllers deserve the tools and support to do their jobs safely and effectively. As our airspace grows more congested and complex, far too many controllers do not have access to critical, 21st century technology.”

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Sheehy Resolution Recognizing Army-Navy Game as America’s Game Passes Senate Unanimously

Passed resolution recognizing Army-Navy football game as America's Game.

“For more than a century, the Army-Navy Game has been a celebration of patriotism, national unity, and our brave servicemen and women. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution recognizing this historic rivalry as ‘America’s Game’ as we work to preserve the singular spotlight it deserves”

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Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Wildfire and Forest Management Bill

Sheehy introduced bipartisan bill to expand carbon capture tax credit for forest management and wildfire prevention.

“As we continue to enact commonsense reforms to make our forests and communities more resilient against the growing threat of wildfire, it is critical we use the innovative technology and tools at our disposal to ensure proper fuels management.”

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Sheehy Secures $32 Million for Montana in Latest Funding Package

Secured $32 million for Montana infrastructure, health care and community projects.

“I’m proud to deliver on these commonsense investments to upgrade critical infrastructure, increase access to high-quality health care, and ensure the needs of Montana’s communities are front and center as we continue working diligently to fund the government”

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Sheehy’s No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Passed bill prohibiting U.S. taxpayer funding to Taliban and terrorist organizations.

“There is no justification for a dime of U.S. taxpayer money finding its way into the hands of terrorists who openly call for ‘death to America.’ I’m glad to see the Foreign Relations Committee advance the commonsense No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act and will keep fighting to get it over the finish line.”

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Sheehy Secures $12.2 Million for Montana in Latest Funding Bill

Secured $12.2 million for Montana infrastructure, law enforcement, and search and rescue projects.

“I’m proud to fight for these commonsense priorities to upgrade critical infrastructure, support our local law enforcement, and ensure the needs of Montanans are front and center as the Senate continues its work to fund the government responsibly and return to regular order”

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Sheehy, Luján Introduce Bill to Provide Free National Parks Passes to Law Enforcement, Wildland Firefighters

Introduced bipartisan bill to provide free national parks passes to law enforcement and wildland firefighters.

“Countless firefighters and law enforcement officials across our nation work day and night, year-round to keep our communities, national parks, and public lands safe for American families.”

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