U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT)
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Chairman Rosendale Delivers Opening Remarks on Failed VA Supply Chain Modernization Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered the following remarks upon opening the hearing titled, “VA Supply Chain Modernization: Ready for Prime Time?”"The VA refused to share basic information about this effort until a little more than 24 hours ago, giving us no choice but to hold this hearing," said Rep. Rosendale. "There is waste and dysfunction in every step of the process, and it is frustrating to the health care providers who expect to get the...
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Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to IRS Demanding Greater HSA Accessibility
Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana's 2nd District has taken a proactive step towards promoting better health outcomes for Americans. In a letter addressed to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, Rep. Rosendale urged for smarter utilization of Health Saving Accounts (HSA) to incentivize improved health for the public.An HSA allows individuals to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for qualified medical expenses, including preventative measures to enhance health before illness strikes. However, Rep. Rosendale highlighted a specific concern regarding the limitations imposed by the IRS...
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Rep. Rosendale Celebrates Montana and Ag Week on The House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) honored hard-working farmers and ranchers throughout America on the House Floor in celebration of Montana and National Ag week.In his address, Congressman Rosendale emphasized the importance of agriculture, stating, "Food security is national security and across the treasure state and the country farmers work tirelessly to keep food supply safe and plentiful, so we don't have to rely on foreign nations to sustain our population. Agriculture isn't just an industry in Montana- it's our way of life."Highlighting...
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Rep. Rosendale Criticizes Broken Process in U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) joined the House Freedom Caucus press conference today to voice his opposition to the Johnson-Schumer-Biden Omnibus. During the press conference, Rep. Rosendale highlighted his concerns about the legislative process in Congress."The process is something that we fought extremely hard for in January to restore regular order in the U.S. Congress because everyone recognizes that this place is broke, and that this system is broken. And the reason that it is broken is because process has been ignored and thrown out the...
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Rep. Rosendale Votes Against Swamp-Omnibus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement expressing his dissent against H. Res. 1102, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.In his remarks, Rep. Rosendale criticized the passing of the $1.2 trillion spending bill, stating, "I'm just now leaving the Capitol after witnessing Republicans join with the Democrats in true uniparty fashion and pass yet another $1.2 trillion spending bill."Highlighting his concerns about the bill's allocation of funds, Rep. Rosendale emphasized, "This bill funds the weaponization of...
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Rep. Rosendale Opposes the D.C. Cartel Minibus Pt.2
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement expressing his opposition to the upcoming thousand-page minibus spending package. The package, which is expected to add another trillion dollars to the national debt, has raised concerns for Rep. Rosendale.In his statement, Rep. Rosendale highlighted the rushed nature of the process, stating, "They released a $1.2 trillion minibus at 2:32 AM this morning, giving us somewhere in the neighborhood of about 48 hours to review it before they're going to bring it up for a vote." He expressed his...
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Rep. Rosendale Leads Letter to VA Objecting to IVF Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) led a coalition of lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough expressing objections to the VA's plans to expand in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The letter questions the taxpayer subsidy of IVF, the uncertainty surrounding additional embryos, and the potential violation of existing laws by the VA in implementing this expansion.In the letter, Rep. Rosendale raised concerns about the ethical implications of the IVF expansion, stating, "An IVF embryo is...
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Rep. Rosendale Slams Biden Administration Harmful EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) strongly criticized the Biden administration's new electric vehicle mandate set for 2030. In a statement, Rep. Rosendale expressed his concerns, stating, "This recent announcement by the Biden administration is overreaching, unnecessary, and will be excessively costly to all those who wish to buy a reliable vehicle in the future."Rep. Rosendale further criticized President Biden's motives, alleging, "Biden’s move is rooted in a ploy to funnel billions of dollars to his radical Green New Deal friends in forms of...
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Rep. Rosendale Critiques Biden’s Failed Energy Policies in House Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) attended the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing titled: “Assessing Domestic Offshore Energy Reserves & Ensuring U.S. Energy Dominance.”During the hearing, Rep. Rosendale criticized President Biden's energy policies and the approach of the radical left towards traditional fuel sources. He highlighted the reliance of the nation's power grids on baseload energy sources and emphasized the importance of offshore production for a strong American future.Rosendale expressed...
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Rep. Rosendale Releases Statement Against Upcoming Reckless Spending Package and Urges Colleagues to Do the Same
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) voiced his opposition to the upcoming Minibus spending package in a firm statement, aligning himself with the House Freedom Caucus to urge his fellow House members to reject the measure.Rep. Rosendale conveyed his strong stance by stating, "As expected, the D.C. Cartel is once again attempting to force another Minibus spending package that does nothing to rein in wasteful spending and secure our border, which is why I will strongly oppose it." He emphasized that the package fails to address critical issues such...
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Rep. Rosendale Celebrates National Ag Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement in celebration of National Ag Day.“Today and every day, we recognize farmers and ranchers across the Treasure State who work tirelessly to feed and fuel our country,” said Rep. Rosendale. “It is an honor to represent and fight for thousands of Montana agricultural producers here in Washington, D.C. Happy National Ag Day!”
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Rep. Rosendale Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has officially launched the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, as reported today. The competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, aims to celebrate and support the artistic talents of high school students across the nation and in each congressional district.According to the announcement, the Artistic Discovery competition, which has been running since 1982, has seen an impressive participation of over 650,000 high school students over the years. Winners of the competition will have the privilege of...
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Rep. Rosendale Expresses Sadness Over Pyramid Mountain Lumber Closure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) expressed deep sadness following the announcement of Pyramid Mountain Lumber, Inc. in Seeley Lake, Montana, planning to shut down after 75 years of operation."I am truly saddened to hear the news that Pyramid Mountain Lumber plans to close its facility in Seely Lake," said Rep. Rosendale. "I have visited there and witnessed the family environment and dedication to the community the Johnsons and their employees convey. It is a huge loss for our state and the Seeley Lake community and an indictment on the poor...
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Montana Lawmakers Advocate for Renaming Butte VA Clinic in Honor of Pearl Harbor Survivor
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Congressman Matt Rosendale, Senator Jon Tester, and Congressman Ryan Zinke have jointly penned a letter to Congressional leadership advocating for the renaming of the VA Outpatient Clinic in Butte, Montana, in honor of Charlie Dowd, the state's last Pearl Harbor survivor. The letter is in support of S. 2385, a bill that seeks to rename the clinic to the "Charlie Dowd VA Clinic."In the letter, the lawmakers highlighted Charlie Dowd's heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, stating, "Charlie fought valiantly at Pearl Harbor—emerging from...
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Rep. Rosendale Recognizes New National Wheat Growers Secretary Nathan Keane
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), took to the House Floor to recognize and congratulate Nathan Keane who recently got elected as Secretary of the National Association of Wheat Growers.In his speech, Congressman Rosendale praised Keane, stating, "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nathan Keane, a remarkable Montanan who has dedicated his life to serving and advocating for grain growers throughout the Treasure State and across our country. From farming with his father-in-law on their fourth-generation family farm in Loma,...
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Rep. Rosendale Slams Biden’s $7.3 Trillion Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) criticized President Biden's Fiscal Year 2025 budget, calling it a significant departure from expected fiscal responsibility. Rosendale expressed his disapproval of the delay in the budget's release, highlighting that it exceeded the deadline set by the Congressional Budget Act."In typical D.C. Cartel fashion, Biden released his budget for FY2025 over a month past the First Monday in February deadline that was set in the Congressional Budget Act," said Rep. Rosendale.Rosendale further emphasized the...
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Rep. Rosendale Celebrates Invest in Veterans Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) expressed his support for veterans and acknowledged Governor Gianforte's Invest in Veterans Week initiative during his address on the House Floor.In his remarks, Rep. Rosendale stated, "Today, I rise to celebrate this week as Invest in Veterans Week, as proclaimed by Montana Governor Gianforte." He highlighted the significant presence of veterans in Montana, mentioning that "nearly 9% of the Treasure State's population is made up of veterans," with over 78,000 veterans residing in the state, making it the...
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Rep. Rosendale Responds to Biden’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), responded to President Biden's State of the Union address with a critical stance. Rosendale expressed his perspective on the event, highlighting both a personal connection and his overall impression of the speech.Rosendale began by sharing his experience at the State of the Union address, emphasizing the presence of his friend Larry Mayer, a journalist from Billings, who played a significant role in capturing images of a Chinese spy balloon last year. Rosendale acknowledged this moment as a highlight of the...
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Rep. Rosendale Delivers Remarks on Potential New Innovations for The VA Healthcare System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), delivered remarks at the Joint House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Hearing titled: “Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multiple VSOs: PVA, WWP, NASDVA, MRC, BSF, IAVA, BVA, SWAN, SVA, AMVETS.”During the hearing, Congressman Rosendale discussed potential new innovations for the VA healthcare system, focusing on empowering veterans to make healthcare choices that best suit their needs. He highlighted the importance of a personalized model that puts veterans in control, enabling them to be...
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Rep. Rosendale Announces Montanan who Captured First Photo of CCP Spy Balloon as his Guest to The State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has revealed that Larry Mayer, the Billings Gazette photographer who captured the first image of the CCP spy balloon that traversed Montana and was later downed in South Carolina, will be accompanying him to the State of the Union address this week.“It is an absolute honor to have Larry Mayer as my guest to the State of the Union this year,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Far too many times, the Biden administration has turned its back on Montanans and Americans as they face the consequences of his failed policies....