{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"WV\" and year = 2023 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-send-letter-biden-impact-recent-houthi-attacks-global-trade", "Miller, Colleagues\u00a0Send\u00a0Letter to\u00a0Biden on the Impact of Recent Houthi Attacks on Global Trade", "2023-12-22", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to neutralize recent threats and attacks from an Iranian-backed militia, known as the Houthis, on trade cargo ships in the Red Sea near Yemen. The letter also urges the Biden Administration to work with our international partners to secure our trade lanes. These attacks have caused many major trade companies to redirect their cargo shipments which delays arrivals and increases costs for consumers.\n\nClick HERE for the full letter.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller in sending the letter are Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Randy Weber (R-TX), Cory Mills (R-FL), Mike Carey (R-OH), Nick LaLota (R-NY), August Pfluger (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY).\n\nOn the attacks by Houthi\u2019s on the global trade market in the Red Sea:\n\nWhile the world remains stunned by the senseless violence committed by Iran-backed militias in Israel, Iran has stepped up their international attacks by having the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia group in Yemen, send shockwaves through the global trade market by attacking global shipping in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal and Red Sea provide passage to about 12% of the world\u2019s seaborne oil and 8% of its liquefied natural gas. As much as 8.2 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products traversed the Red Sea from January to November of 2023 and 20% of all shipping containers globally rely on safe passage through it. The route through the Suez Canal is also the most direct route used to ship goods between Europe and Asia.\n\nOn the impact of Houthi\u2019s attacks on the global supply chain and rising shipment times and costs:\n\nThese attacks have forced trade giants, such as BP and Maersk, to suspend passage through the Suez Canal and opt to direct their ships around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, a substantially longer and more expensive journey. Experts have estimated that traveling from Asia to Northern Europe around the Cape of Good Hope extends journey times from 31 to 40 days. This amounts to tens of millions of dollars being unnecessarily spent by companies to travel around the Cape of Good Hope, just to avert potential violence in the Suez Canal. The cost of this journey is unfairly passed on to consumers through increased prices. The Brent benchmark, a measure used to price more than three-quarters of the world\u2019s traded oil, shows crude prices rose 1.6% within the first week of the Houthi attacks. Trade experts around the world have predicted substantial ripple effects across the global supply chain if the threat in the Red Sea is not neutralized within days.\n\nOn the impact of trade relations with Egypt and the stability of global trade:\n\nWe are cautiously optimistic that your initiative to spearhead the multinational task force to protect commercial passage will be successful and we compel the administration to take all necessary steps to ensure safe passage and encourage foreign nations to engage as well, especially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Egyptian economy relies on the Suez Canal for 25% of its earnings and has already seen traffic drop 35%, worsening the financial crisis the country was already seeing. Further disruptions to trade through the Suez Canal could send Egypt, a key partner in ensuring peace in Israel and Gaza, into chaos. It is imperative that the Houthi violence is nullified in order to ensure the stability of global trade and the global economy. We look forward to quick and decisive action regarding this threat.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-and-chairman-smith-call-irs-commissioner-werfel-testify-ways-and", "Rep. Miller and Chairman Smith Call IRS Commissioner Werfel to Testify before the Ways and Means Committee", "2023-12-21", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and all Ways and Means Republicans sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel calling on him to testify before the Ways and Means Committee on the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to follow a law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. In November, the IRS announced its decision to delay implementation of the Democrat-mandated lower 1099-K reporting threshold that was included in the American Rescue Plan Act. In its flawed guidance, the IRS also made the legally dubious decision to change the law without any authority to do so from Congress.\n\n\u201cThis Administration is hellbent on picking winners and losers in how they interpret the law. Unfortunately, the loser is always the American taxpayer,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe change of the reporting 1099-K threshold from $20,000 and over 200 transactions to only $600 would have hurt over 44 million American taxpayers and the IRS\u2019 refusal to implement the change has created more uncertainty going forward. For this reason, the reporting threshold should remain at $20,000 which protects Americans from paying redundant taxes. My bill, the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act will return the threshold to the time-tested standard and save the IRS and Americans alike from unnecessary headaches for the foreseeable future. I am looking forward to the Commissioner\u2019s testimony before the Committee, he will have many tough questions to answer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe IRS should not be shielding Democrats from the consequences of their own bad lawmaking \u2013 the clear intent of which was to maximize tax revenues, even if that meant placing 90 percent of the tax burden on middle-class families and gig workers,\u201d said Chairman Smith. \u201cCongress alone can repeal the unpopular, unworkable 1099K reporting requirement that Democrats and President Biden rammed through on a purely partisan basis. Republicans stand ready to do just that if the President and Senate Democrats would agree to join us. In the meantime, the IRS cannot sidestep the Constitution and simply rewrite laws.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller and Chairman Smith in co-signing the letter are all the Republican Members of the Ways and Means Committee: Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), David Schweikert (R-AZ), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Ron Estes (R-KS), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Kevin Hern (R-OK), Greg Murphy (R-NC), David Kustoff (R-TN), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Greg Steube (R-FL), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Blake Moore (R-UT), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Mike Carey (R-OH).\n\nClick HERE for the full letter.\n\nOn the IRS delaying the implementation of the new 1099-K reporting threshold signed into law:\n\nOn November 21, 2023, shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) committed a lawless act by delaying the implementation of a new IRS Form 1099- K reporting threshold that congressional Democrats and President Biden enacted into law. Additionally, the IRS went a step further by even rewriting the law itself, changing important provisions as it sees fit. This comes after the agency announced a similar action last year on December 23, 2022, right before the Christmas holiday. The timing of these announcements makes it clear that the agency hopes Congress will not notice its refusal to implement a law passed by Congress and signed by the President. Well, we noticed.\n\nOn testifying before the Ways and Means Committee on why the IRS believes it can choose to not implement:\n\nWe write to ask you to provide the Committee with dates you are available between January 29 and February 7, 2024, to testify before the Committee on Ways and Means regarding why the agency believes it does not have to implement laws passed by Congress and signed by the President. The role of the Executive Branch is to execute the laws, not make them or delay them. Your announcement\u2019s blatant disregard for the separation of powers and our nation\u2019s constitutional order is alarming. We look forward to your appearance to answer questions about this decision.\n\nTo be clear, we did not vote for, nor do we support, the lowering of the Form 1099-K threshold. However, we have serious concerns with the IRS\u2019s actions that have continually ignored the clear letter of the law, and now your agency appears to be writing an entirely new policy without the authority to do so. The legislation that our Democrat colleagues passed on a party line vote very clearly states that the Form 1099-K threshold was set at $600 for tax year 2022 and onward. The enacted law did not give the IRS room to delay or change this threshold.\n\nOn the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act and congressional oversight of the IRS:\n\nWe agree with you that the IRS is not prepared to implement the law. That is why we passed H.R. 190, the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, through the Committee on Ways and Means earlier this year as part of the Small Business Jobs Act, which would return the threshold to the time-tested standard of $20,000 and 200 transactions. Congress has the power to legislate. The IRS does not. We do not like the law congressional Democrats passed and that President Biden signed, but we cannot ignore the rule of law violations involved in the agency\u2019s decision. We cannot imagine how frustrated and upset our Democratic colleagues must be by your decision not to implement one of their signature pieces of legislation that would send 44 million new tax forms to Americans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-slams-proposed-ira-45x-tax-credit-rule-treasury-department", "Miller Slams Proposed IRA 45X Tax Credit Rule from the Treasury Department", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement slamming the proposed rule put out by the Treasury Department which allows foreign companies to profit from American subsidies and receive manufacturing tax credits.\n\n\u201cThe combination of the poorly written Inflation Reduction Act and the Treasury Department\u2019s careless proposed rule on the 45X tax credits shows the Biden Administration's complete disregard for American jobs and the U.S. economy,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cUnder President Biden\u2019s weak guidance for yet another IRA provision, $125 billion of American tax dollars will be handed to Chinese manufacturers. American taxpayers should not be the source of funding for foreign adversaries. Congress must pass my bill with Senator Marco Rubio, the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act, which will ensure Chinese companies do not get a penny of hardworking American tax dollars.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-rubio-introduce-protecting-american-advanced-manufacturing-act", "Miller, Rubio Introduce\u00a0the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act to ensure that nations aiming to weaken the U.S., including Communist China, do not receive American tax credits.\n\nThe Biden Administration\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act gives foreign entities opportunities to receive generous tax credits regardless of if their work puts American manufacturers out of business. 45X is an \u201cadvanced manufacturing\u201d tax credit. Currently 97% of all solar wafers are manufactured by Chinese solar companies and are eligible to claim the 45X credit.\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration allowing China to access American tax credits is unacceptable,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"The weak guardrails from the administration for the 45X tax credits continues to give China an advantage over American manufacturers, effectively killing American jobs and stifling innovation. The government\u2019s first responsibility is to protect the United States, not give handouts to our adversaries. The Biden Administration and Washington Democrats have failed American taxpayers and American businesses on every account. We need a strategic decoupling from China; stopping them from taking our tax credits is the bare minimum.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Biden has prioritized a radical climate agenda ahead of our national security, and his Inflation Reduction Act is giving foreign adversaries the opportunity to benefit from U.S. tax dollars while they simultaneously put American companies out of business,\" said Senator Rubio. \"I am proud to introduce the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act, which would ensure that future benefits for American companies do not end up in the hands of our adversaries.\u201d\n\nSenator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nClick HERE for bill text.\n\nThe Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act would prevent 45X tax credits from supporting companies:\n\nWho are owned, controlled, or operated by a foreign adversary, such as China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran,\n\nWhose management and operations are directly controlled by a foreign adversary,\n\nWho are controlled by a foreign adversary through debt, lease agreements, and contract manufacturing arrangements,\n\nWho are controlled by a foreign adversary through shell companies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-resolution-commemorate-30th-anniversary-national", "Miller, Colleagues\u00a0Introduce Resolution to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program", "2023-12-12", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressional Youth ChalleNGe Caucus Co-Chairs Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP).\n\nFor 30 years, NGYCP has been educating at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 in 39 different program locations across 28 states, including West Virginia. The Senate introduced bipartisan companion legislation earlier this year.\n\n\u201cThe National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program has given incredible opportunities to thousands of at-risk high school students for three decades,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cNGYCP\u2019s commitment to providing education and life skills is honorable and is a model for schools across the United States. This program provides stability and encouragement to students who are exploring every option, instead of placing expectations for what a career should look like. I am grateful to NGYCP and am confident it will serve our communities for years to come.\u201d\n\nClick HERE for the full text.\n\nCongresswoman Miller and the Congressional Youth ChalleNGe Caucus Co-Chairs were joined in introducing the resolution by Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Josh Harder (D-CA), Julia Letlow (R-LA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Harold Rogers (R-KY), and William Timmons (R-SC).\n\nBackground:\n\nThe NGYCP is funded by the Department of Defense and was designed to assist youth affected by gangs, violence, and drug abuse to aid them when making educational and life decisions at a critical time in their lives.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-passage-clinical-laboratory-price-transparency-act", "Miller's Statement on the Passage of the\u00a0Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act", "2023-12-12", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of her legislation, the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act, on the House of Representatives floor. The Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act passed as part of the larger Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and ensures clinical labs publish their prices before administering treatment, giving patients a clear understanding on their health care costs.\n\n\"Unknown health care prices should not be a factor that patients are worried about when making health care decisions,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Patients should know their health care treatment prices upfront and not be surprised by sky-high bills they were unaware of. The passage of the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act is a necessary first step in allowing clinical labs to publish their prices upfront, so patients are given the opportunity to make wise health care decisions. Providing patients with health care price transparency is long overdue and I am pleased this legislation will deliver and prioritize the needs of patients across the United States.\u201d\n\nClick HERE for bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-leads-letter-president-biden-fdas-proposed-menthol-ban", "Miller Leads Letter to President Biden on FDA's Proposed Menthol Ban", "2023-12-11", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to President Joe Biden to express concern about C\u00e1rtel de Jalisco Nueva Generaci\u00f3n (CJNG) expanding its operations in the United States and how the Biden administration's proposed menthol cigarette ban may contribute to CJNG's expansion.\n\nThe letter highlights CJNG\u2019s recent growth in operations, which includes cigarette smuggling, and raises concerns about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u2019s (FDA) proposal to ban menthol cigarettes in the United States. The letter raises concerns that the proposed ban will only provide Mexican cartels and illegal markets with increased opportunity for illicit activity and more potential funding for cartel operations, including the smuggling of fentanyl across our borders.\n\nCongresswoman Miller was joined by Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Brian Babin (TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Lori Chavez-DeRemer(R-OR), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Anthony D\u2019Esposito (R-NY), August Pfluger (R-TX), and Michael Waltz (R-FL) in sending the letter to the Biden administration.\n\nClick HERE for the full letter.\n\nOn the significant threat from CJNG to the United States:\n\nAs you are aware, Mexican cartels pose a deadly threat to the United States. As the greatest criminal drug threat to the U.S., the Mexican cartels are also involved in several other criminal activities, including but not limited to human trafficking, money laundering, and extortion. In recent years, the Mexican cartels are believed to be responsible for a large portion of synthetic opioid trafficking in the U.S., where overdose deaths due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl have skyrocketed. We are very concerned about the Mexican cartels and their presence in the United States and urge you to take action that would limit the cartels\u2019 funding and ability to operate within our borders.\n\nSpecifically, it has come to our attention that the C\u00e1rtel de Jalisco Nueva Generaci\u00f3n (CJNG) has gained power in Mexico and expanded its operations to the U.S. The Department of Justice considers CJNG \u201cto be one of the five most dangerous transnational criminal organizations in the world\u201d. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also believes CJNG is the best-armed criminal organization in Mexico and to be a significant threat to the United States. With a reputation for extreme violence, CJNG is a significant target for the United States government.\n\nOn the proposed plan from the FDA to ban the production of menthol cigarettes:\n\nCJNG has reportedly expanded its recent operations to include cigarette smuggling and sales in an effort to diversify their operations. We are concerned they could be using the profits from their cigarette smuggling to fund their fentanyl operation in the U.S. This concern is particularly timely given that there is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule in the final stages of agency review that concerns menthol in cigarettes. While it may be well-intentioned, this menthol ban would amount to prohibition and the consequences could be more severe than the FDA realizes. It could open a huge opportunity for CJNG and other criminal organizations to expand their cigarette smuggling within U.S. borders, especially considering the regulated U.S. menthol market is worth approximately $30 billion. Considering CJNG already has a sophisticated narcotics distribution network across major U.S. cities, it would be relatively easy for them to transition to new illicit cigarette sales if given the opportunity and financial incentive.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sends-letter-regarding-review-charleston-processing-and-distribution", "Miller Sends Letter\u00a0Regarding Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center", "2023-12-07", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding the Mail Processing Facility Review at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), which was recently announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS).\n\nThe full letter can be found below or HERE.\n\nI am writing to voice my concern regarding the Mail Processing Facility Review at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) which was announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS).\n\nThe Charleston P&DC is a critical part of postal operations in West Virginia. The center employs over 800 West Virginians and delivers economic success for the state. Over 98% of our state\u2019s businesses are small businesses that rely on the mail system to send products and newsletters out to their customers, along with checks and mortgage payments to the bank. Mail delivery also affects older Americans in rural areas who rely on the postal service to deliver their life-saving medications and veterans who depend on the postal service to deliver their hard-earned federal benefits. Not to mention the kids and adults who still expect to receive cards on their birthdays.\n\nWhile I understand that the USPS is attempting to streamline mail service as part of the Delivering for America Plan, I urge you to consider the impact that moving any services out of West Virginia would have on the jobs and economy of the state. Southern West Virginia needs timely mail delivery to continue to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family.\n\nI appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to continuing to work with the USPS to ensure the people of West Virginia can count on the USPS to deliver their mail efficiently.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-west-virginia-delegation-lamalfa-send-letter-usps-issue-commemorative", "Miller,\u00a0West Virginia Delegation, LaMalfa Send Letter to USPS to Issue Commemorative Stamps for Brigadier General Charles Elwood \u201cChuck\u201d Yeager", "2023-12-07", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to issue a commemorative stamp honoring West Virginia native, Brigadier General Charles Elwood \u201cChuck\u201d Yeager.\n\nClick HERE for the full letter.\n\nOn issuing a commemorative stamp honoring Brigadier General \u201cChuck\u201d Yeager:\n\nWe write to encourage the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Brigadier General Charles Elwood \u201cChuck\u201d Yeager. Chuck Yeager is an American hero and a legendary figure in the history of aviation, and it is our strong belief that his historic accomplishments in service to our nation merit celebration and recognition on a commemorative stamp.\n\nA native of Myra, West Virginia, Chuck was raised a few miles up the Mud River in the small town of Hamlin, where his family moved when he was five years old. Chuck demonstrated an affinity for machines from an early age, and by the time he was a teenager, he commanded an advanced knowledge of complicated mechanical systems. Chuck graduated from Hamlin High School in June 1941, six months before the United States entered World War II. Three months after graduating high school, Chuck enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was selected for pilot training in July 1942 and earned his pilot\u2019s wings with Class 43-C on March 10, 1943, and from that moment on the course of aviation history was changed forever.\n\nOn Chuck\u2019s impact and service to the United States:\n\nChuck dutifully served his country for another 28 years after his record-breaking flight until his retirement from active duty on February 28, 1975. Over the course of his distinguished career, Chuck fought for his country in two wars, accumulated a total of 10,131.6 flight hours in 361 different types and models of military aircraft, and was the first commander of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, where he mentored a new generation of American aviators who would pioneer spaceflight. Chuck remained busy in retirement, serving as a consultant to government and industry and an advisor to presidents. And, of course, continuing to fly the most advanced aircraft in the world.\n\nChuck\u2019s distinguished career and historic accomplishments were justly commemorated with many awards, and he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973. Congress awarded Chuck a Congressional Silver Medal in December 1975, which President Gerald Ford presented to him in a ceremony at the White House. Chuck was also inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame, the International Space Hall of Fame, and the Aerospace Walk of Honor.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-holds-roundtable-raleigh-county-officials", "Miller Holds Roundtable with Raleigh County Officials", "2023-12-04", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) held a roundtable with the Raleigh County Sheriff's office and other local officials. During the meeting, Congresswoman Miller heard from the community on different issues Raleigh County is experiencing, including flooding, limited access to clean water, and the drug crisis.\n\n\u201cI had a productive discussion today with Raleigh County officials about some issues and problems the community is experiencing and how Congress can best assist and work alongside local government to solve them,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cHearing about the damage caused by recent floodings, the limited access to clean water for households, and the drastic impact of the drug crisis in Raleigh County highlighted how crucial it is to provide necessary resources to our communities. The drug epidemic has recently caused an extreme spike in crime and has taken too many lives, which is why I will continue fighting for policies that will secure our border and help West Virginians that have been affected by the ongoing drug crisis. My top priority in Congress continues to be making West Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-usps-movement-south-charleston-postal-facility-out-west", "Miller's Statement on USPS' Movement of South Charleston Postal Facility Out from West Virginia", "2023-12-04", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the USPS\u2019 Mail Processing Facility Review of West Virginia\u2019s only Processing and Distribution Center in South Charleston:\n\n\u201cI continue to be concerned about the USPS\u2019 Mail Processing Facility Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) facility \u2014 the only of its kind in our state. This potential plan to move jobs and services to a P&DC in Pittsburgh is illogical and would threaten the economy in West Virginia while leaving the state\u2019s dedicated postal delivery workers uncertain about their job security and commutes. Our state is full of older Americans in rural areas that rely on the postal service to deliver their life-saving medications and veterans who rely on the postal service to deliver their hard-earned federal benefits. Any policy that would jeopardize the timely delivery of the mail to West Virginians is unacceptable and downright dangerous. I encourage everyone who lives in West Virginia to share your concerns about the proposed changes to our P&DC with the USPS at the link here. As Charleston\u2019s representative in Congress, I will do everything in my power to ensure that the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center continues to serve West Virginia for years to come,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-highlights-tax-and-trade-bills-during-ways-and-means-committee-markup", "Miller Highlights Tax and Trade\u00a0Bills During a Ways and Means Committee Markup", "2023-11-30", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee for a markup on six tax, work and welfare, and trade bills. Congresswoman Miller spoke on the United States - Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act and the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act.\n\nClick HERE for video.\n\nOn the United States - Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act:\n\n\u201cTaiwan and the United States have a long and mutually beneficial relationship. I deeply value our continued partnership with our ally Taiwan and I believe that this bill will go a long way to secure our economic relationship for years to come. Ending double taxation between our two countries will be beneficial to both of us, both the American businesses in Taiwan, and Taiwanese businesses investing in the United States.\n\nAs a member of the trade subcommittee, this is very important to me. And of course, being a West Virginianian, I always welcome our friends from Taiwan to visit our beautiful state,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nClick HERE for video.\n\nOn the VETT Act:\n\n\u201cOur Veteran Service Organizations are the bedrock of our service members communities when they return home. West Virginia has one of the highest rates of proud veteran\u2019s living in our state, and our citizens have long answered the call to serve our country in times of need.\n\nMany of my constituents have served in conflicts not really considered to be a wartime conflict, but still deserve the same treatment as other servicemembers.\n\nI want to thank Congressman Wenstrup for introducing the VETT Act and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Our Committee is certainly losing a good one with your retirement,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-helps-introduce-bill-protect-faith-based-child-welfare-organizations", "Miller Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Faith - Based Child Welfare Organizations", "2023-11-29", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and 24 of their colleagues in introducing the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. This legislation will protect faith-based child welfare providers from being discriminated against for acting in accordance with their religious beliefs. It will also prohibit federal, state, and local government agencies that receive federal adoption assistance funding from holding child welfare service providers religious beliefs against them.\n\n\u201cFaith-based welfare providers are a glimpse of hope for many families who are seeking care and resources in their time of need,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act will safeguard faith-based organizations from the Biden administration's discriminatory policies and ensure providers receive the federal support they need to help families in our community. I look forward to the swift passage of this bill in Congress as we protect the right to religious freedom in the United States.\u201d\n\nClick HERE for bill text.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller as co-sponsors are Representatives Michael Cloud (R-TX), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Mary Miller (R-IL) as well as Senators James Risch (R-ID), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Roger Marshall (R-KS), James Lankford (R-OK), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Braun (R-IN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and John Barrasso (R-WY).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-opening-remarks-us-capitol-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony", "Miller's Opening Remarks at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony", "2023-11-28", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the West Virginia delegation in hosting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Congresswoman Miller opened the ceremony with the following remarks.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nRemarks as prepared below:\n\nGood evening, ladies and gentlemen! I am excited to stand before you all today to begin this year\u2019s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony!\n\nThank you to Speaker Johnson, all the hardworking volunteers, staff, the Richwood High School Band, and the architect of the Capitol who made this event possible.\n\nEvery year since 1967, families across the United States come together to decorate and gift a tree from their state to the U.S. Capitol, hence receiving the name, \u201cThe People\u2019s Tree\u201d.\n\nAs you know, this year\u2019s tree is from my wild and wonderful state of West Virginia. But what you may not know is that the ornaments are made by children from all around the state.\n\nThe first capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia was in 1970, and then again in 1976 and now to today. As the second largest hardwood producer in the United States, it\u2019s only fitting the Christmas Tree comes from West Virginia. I may be biased, but I think it\u2019s the Capitol\u2019s best tree yet!\n\nThis 63 foot, Norway Spruce was named wa\u2019feem\u2019tekw by the Shawnee tribe and means Bright Star which is a great representation of what West Virginia is to the rest of America.\n\nFrom having an abundance of natural resources, to being our nation's energy powerhouse, West Virginia continues to amaze people with its beauty and history. It\u2019s filled with hardworking, dedicated, and resilient people, but most importantly with people who value community and family above all else.\n\nFor my family, the Holiday season is our favorite time of the year. Gathering for different Christmas traditions and experiencing the joy and peace of the Christmas spirit is very dear to my heart.\n\nAs we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, I wish you will take time to get together with your loved ones and acknowledge all the blessings you have received this year. May your hearts be filled with joy and peace and may you feel the love of friends and family surrounding you. Thank you for having me today, may God bless you all abundantly, and Merry Christmas!", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-van-duyne-carey-introduce-chemical-tax-repeal-act", "Miller, Van Duyne, Carey Introduce the Chemical Tax Repeal Act", "2023-11-27", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) in introducing the Chemical Tax Repeal Act which will repeal the $15 billion Superfund tax imposed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on 42 different materials that are essential in the production of household goods.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s chemical tax is targeting U.S. chemical manufacturers and burdening hardworking Americans with colossal taxes on everyday household items,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe Chemical Tax Repeal Act will ensure U.S. manufacturers remain competitive against our adversaries and influence the domestic production of goods. Making sure families across our nation can afford the resources they need is one of my main priorities in Congress and I will continue fighting for policies that put Americans first.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a result of these misguided taxes, U.S. manufacturing competitiveness is further threatened by countries like China,\u201d said the American Chemistry Council. \u201cThe taxes single out the chemical industry at a time when supply chain challenges and new proposed restrictions from the Biden administration pose significant challenges for the business of chemistry and our industry\u2019s ability to create products that are important to national priorities.\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-op-ed-administrations-effort-limit-access-hydrogen-tax-credits-will", "Miller Op-Ed: Administration\u2019s Effort to Limit Access to Hydrogen Tax Credits will Hurt Energy Production", "2023-11-21", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) penned an op-ed in The Hill on how coal and natural gas should contribute to all-of-the-above energy production in the United States. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Congresswoman Miller is focused on implementing laws as they were intended, not as they are falsely interpreted by the Biden Administration.\n\nAdministration\u2019s effort to limit access to hydrogen tax credits will hurt energy production\n\nThe Hill\n\n\u201cEveryone wants to live in a clean, healthy environment. As stewards of our beautiful earth, we should want to leave it better than we found it. Because of the brilliant innovators in the United States, we have the ability through modernization and technology to incorporate new energy production with traditional sources. This leads us to incorporate all-of-the-above energy solutions.\n\n\u201cHydrogen is often described as the future of clean and affordable energy. There are multiple ways it can be developed, but the most effective way is through a process called carbon capture utilization and storage. This process takes coal and natural gas emissions and converts them into hydrogen. At the beginning of 2022, hydrogen was supplied almost entirely from fossil fuels. More than 70% was generated from natural gas and 27% generated from coal. In the last year, my home state of West Virginia\u2019s coal and natural gas production rose 5.7% and 6%, respectively. Using natural gas and coal emissions to create hydrogen energy is the perfect example of a comprehensive all-of-the-above energy solution.\n\n\u201cEnter the 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, which was passed through Congress and signed into law to help incentivize the production of hydrogen. Tax credits are complicated, but important for American businesses to succeed. Unfortunately, in the case of the 45V tax credit, the Biden Administration is doing what it does best \u2013 completely ignoring Congressional intent to push an unworkable Green New Deal agenda. While Congress writes the law, the Administration has the power of interpretation. Apparently, the Biden Administration is terrified of offending anyone, so they make life harder for everyone. Time after time, this Administration has exercised brazen disregard for Congressional intent and embarked on rulemaking processes that build upon their liberal climate agenda. Members on both sides of the aisle have fought against the Administration usurping their authority. Currently, the Treasury Department is considering regulations that would make it impossible for coal and natural gas plants to access the 45V tax credits. Instead, Treasury is maneuvering to ensure newly built solar- or wind-powered hydrogen production are the only ones benefiting from this tax credit. This is the epitome of virtue signaling. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, it is our job to conduct oversight of the IRS and Treasury Department, and I take it very seriously.\n\n\u201cJoe Biden is picking winners and losers in the name of climate change. This Administration is hell bent on making coal and natural gas obsolete. Instead of including them as part of the solution and empowering America\u2019s natural resources, they want to stifle all energy production that isn\u2019t considered renewable. It\u2019s wasteful and harmful to rural communities across the United States. West Virginia, for example, has the potential to convert emissions from fossil fuels into massive amounts of hydrogen \u2014 but only if the Biden Administration stops stiff arming our energy production. West Virginia was on track to add thousands of jobs to unleash and maintain hydrogen production, but instead will yet again be pushed to the wayside by Washington Democrats.\n\n\u201cTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen would rather give away American energy jobs than stand up to climate activists who have no sense of real-world economics. It will result in economic disaster for our energy communities and make the nation\u2019s electric grid even less reliable.\n\n\u201cCoal and natural gas have been the bedrock of energy production for generations, and I\u2019m making sure it stays that way. Expanding the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Tax Credit is another important step to secure our economic and energy success. If we can take mine methane emissions and turn them into an energy source, the United States will remain energy dominant and independent, while supporting jobs that sustain rural America. My Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act will allow for the capture and repurposing of mine methane emissions from active and abandoned mines to be used as an energy resource across the United States. It will keep our mines open long into the future, and when paired with coal or natural gas-powered hydrogen, will result in a tangible win for energy security, clean air, and the American economy.\n\n\u201cThe war on traditional energy is happening and has been since President Obama was in the White House. I am committed to bringing jobs back to the communities that were destroyed by climate activists and bad policy makers. They talk out of both sides of their mouth by supporting shutting down American energy production and yet proposing buying that same energy from our adversaries who pollute more and have bad practices. Because of our brilliant innovations and technological advancements, we can unleash American energy to unforeseen levels. I will fight tooth and nail to make sure our God-given natural resources remain at the forefront of American energy production, while promoting all-encompassing energy solutions.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-delay-1099-k-requirements-additional-tax-year", "Miller's Statement on the\u00a0Delay of 1099-K Requirements for an Additional Tax Year", "2023-11-21", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the illegal delay of the implementation of the 1099-K requirements for an additional tax year from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).\n\nBased on today's announcement from the IRS, implementation of the 1099-K requirements will be delayed for the 2023 tax year at the threshold of $20,000 and then will implement a $5,000 threshold for the 2024 tax year which will immensely hurt taxpayers and independent contractors who use online services, payment platforms, and marketplaces. The IRS does not have the authority to delay implementation of the policy or set a new threshold contrary to what is passed into law by Congress.\n\n\u201cThe IRS is completely out of control and must be held accountable as they continue to make up the law as they go. Last year, the IRS took the legally dubious action of delaying implementation of the lower 1099-k threshold for 2022. Now they\u2019ve done it yet again, giving Americans taxpayers no certainty on what the future of this policy will hold. The Biden Administration must be reminded that Congress writes the laws, they are the ones who must correctly implement them.\n\nCongress must give taxpayers the certainty they deserve when using online payment platforms and participating in the gig economy. That is why I introduced the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act. This bill will keep the reporting requirement at $20,000 and over 200 transactions, protecting Americans who use online payment platforms, gig economy workers, and small e-commerce sellers from being taken advantage of by the IRS and will ensure they have access to modern financial services platforms. This bill has already passed the Ways and Means Committee and stands ready for a vote on the House floor and swift passage in the Senate.\n\nWhile I am strongly opposed to lowering the reporting requirement from $20,000 to $600, that is the law that was passed with only Democrat votes and signed by President Biden in the American Rescue Plan. The IRS illegally delaying the implementation of this draconian Democrat policy for another year and then illegally setting a new threshold for 2024 is a dirty political trick meant to bolster the campaign of a failing President. When the Administration realized their folly would mean over 44 million Americans would receive tax forms they likely don\u2019t deserve, they should\u2019ve come to Congress to work on a solution. Instead, Biden again kicks the can down the road for the next President to deal with when he is defeated in the 2024 election.\n\nAt the end of the day, it's not enough to delay the implementation of this terrible policy, we must fully repeal it. With the Republican Majority and the IRS\u2019s questionable action to delay the policy, Democrats must come to the table and raise this threshold to the time-tested standard of $20,000 and over 200 transactions, instead of relying on illegal actions by bureaucrats.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nFor the past two years, Congresswoman Miller has been working to fix a liberal tax increase in the American Rescue Plan which lowers the threshold requirements for Americans to receive a 1099-K form from the IRS for an additional year. She introduced the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act which returns the 1099-K reporting requirement to the time tested $20,000 and 200 separate transactions from the Democrats' lowered threshold of just $600.\n\nIn April, the IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel admitted the 1099-K threshold should change back to $20,000 when he said \u201ca change in the threshold would be easier to administer.\u201d Learn more here.\n\nThe Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Actpassed the Ways and Means Committee in a major bill package.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-send-letter-gao-dois-cancellation-seven-oil-gas-permits", "Miller, Colleagues Send\u00a0Letter to GAO on DOI's Cancellation of Seven Oil & Gas Permits", "2023-11-20", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01) joined 25 of her House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General, Gene Dodaro, urging the GAO to evaluate the Department of Interior\u2019s cancellation of seven oil and gas lease permits as announced on September 6th.\n\nThe letter highlights 365,000 acres in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that the permits cover and if canceling them constitutes a \u201crule\u201d for purposes of the Congressional Review Act (CRA).\n\nClick here for letter.\n\nOn urging the GAO to review Department of Interior's announcement:\n\nOn September 6, 2023, the Biden Administration\u2019s Department of Interior posted a press release announcing Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland\u2019s cancellation of seven oil and gas lease permits covering 365,000 acres in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). We write to seek your review of whether the September 2023 announcement from the Department of Interior, titled \u201cBiden-Harris Administration Takes Major Steps to Protect Arctic Lands and Wildlife in Alaska,\u201d constitutes a \u201crule\u201d for purposes of the Congressional Review Act (CRA).\n\nOn the Biden Administration's anti-energy policies:\n\nAs you well know, President Biden\u2019s disastrous America-last energy policies and his embrace of the radical Green New Deal agenda have jeopardized American energy independence and have cost hard-working Americans, already battling soaring inflation, both at the gas pump and in their utility bills. First, the Biden Administration halted construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, then they froze all oil and gas lease permits on federal lands, and later they drained our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to boost political capital while putting American national and energy security at risk.\n\nThis latest decision by the Department of Interior is nothing more than a continuation of the Biden Administration\u2019s war on America\u2019s energy independence. Under President Trump\u2019s America-first agenda, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in December 2017, established an oil and gas leasing program in the Coastal Plain of the ANWR \u2013 increasing our nation\u2019s energy security and lowering oil and gas prices for hardworking Americans.\n\nOn ensuring the Biden Administration is aligned with the rule of the Congressional Review Act:\n\nCongress must ensure that the Biden Administration follows the law and does not circumvent the will of the legislature, and the Congressional Review Act is our method of doing so. Thankfully, House Republicans have utilized this tool to prevent the Biden Administration\u2019s disastrous Student Loan Bailout, overbearing Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and radical expansion of ESG standards in employee retirement plans. However, Congress must put a stop to the Biden Administration\u2019s latest action in its war on America\u2019s energy independence to safeguard our national security and ensure gas prices remain low for hardworking Americans.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller in signing the letter are Representatives Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Jim Baird (IN-04), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Ben Cline (VA-06), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Bob Good (VA-05), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Michael Guest (MS-03), Andy Harris (MD-01), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Barry Moore (AL-02), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Chip Roy (TX-21), George Santos (NY-03), and Rudy Yakym (IN-02).\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-introduce-assistance-rural-community-hospitals-arch-act-national", "Miller, Sewell Introduce the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act on National Rural Health Day", "2023-11-16", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on National Rural Health Day, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act. This bill will extend the Medicare-dependent hospital program and Medicare low-volume hospital payments for five years each and include a GAO report to ensure Medicare rural hospital designations are bolstering rural health care.\n\n\u201cHospitals in rural communities should have access to the same resources as any other hospital to keep their doors open and administer efficient and quality care,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cIn the midst of rising health care prices and medical workforce shortages, the ARCH act will provide Medicare-dependent and Medicare low-volume hospitals with much needed financial stability. I was pleased to introduce this bill on National Rural Health Day and bring awareness to the concerns rural patients and hospitals are experiencing. I am grateful to Congresswoman Sewell for joining with me on this issue as we champion rural hospitals and provide them with the support they need to serve our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe in Alabama have seen our rural hospitals come under immense strain, threatening to make it harder for our communities to access the services they need,\u201d said Congresswoman Sewell. \u201cThis legislation is about providing stability to our rural hospitals so that they can keep their doors open and continue serving patients. There is no time more befitting than National Rural Health Day to shine a spotlight on the needs of our rural hospitals. I thank Congresswoman Miller for her partnership and urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation.\u201d\n\n\"On behalf of the 69 hospitals of West Virginia, we are grateful for Congresswoman Carol Miller\u2019s support for our rural hospitals here in our state and across the country,\u201d said Jim Kaufman, President and CEO, West Virginia Hospital Association. \"By introducing legislation to extend the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program and enhanced low-volume Medicare adjustments, Congresswoman Miller\u2019s efforts will ensure integral funding for rural hospitals that continue to struggle with unprecedented financial pressures and major staffing challenges. Without legislation to continue these programs, funding will be reduced for rural hospitals and the effect on community health care access would be catastrophic. We truly appreciate Congresswoman Miller\u2019s leadership on this critically important issue.\"\n\nClick here for bill HR-6430 text.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller and Congresswoman Sewell previously introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act in August of 2022.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-highlights-connection-between-antisemitism-college-campuses-tax-exempt", "Miller\u00a0Highlights Connection Between Antisemitism on College Campuses, Tax-Exempt Universities and Terror Financing in Ways and Means Hearing", "2023-11-15", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee hearing on investigating the connection between antisemitism, tax - exempt universities, and terror financing.\n\nDue to the war on Israel and the recent rise of antisemitic activities against Jewish students on college campuses, Congresswoman Miller questioned Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International and Noa Tishby, Israeli actress, activist, and author on the influence foreign governments have on tax exempt universities and how it leads to support terrorist organizations like Hamas.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nCongresswoman Miller on the influence of foreign governments on tax-exempt college campuses, specifically Qatari funding for Northwestern University:\n\n\u201cI am still absolutely horrified by the atrocities committed against our ally Israel on October 7th. This depravity is being met fiercely and I pray that the terrorist organization Hamas is destroyed so they can never commit these kinds of attacks ever again. A concerning trend that we have witnessed is the influence of foreign governments on tax-exempt college campuses, [specifically] Qatari funding for Northwestern University. It is no coincidence that it now has a campus in the Gulf country and has become a pipeline for reporters for the Qatari state-owned media Al Jazeera and their youth-focused subsidiary, AJ+... This has led me to wonder if Qatar\u2019s funding for Northwestern plays a role in their non-statement on this geopolitical event. It is hard to miss that Qatar is actively housing Hamas\u2019 leadership in luxury hotels while Palestinians suffer, or that AJ+ has been at the forefront of spreading pro-Hamas propaganda on social media sites, especially on Tik Tok, misinforming students across the country and inspiring additional antisemitism.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Miller questioned Mr. Lehman on other colleges responses to the Hamas attacks and the possible financial ties to countries known to support terrorist organizations:\n\n\u201cHow do you think we should look at Northwestern\u2019s, and other schools\u2019, responses to the Hamas attacks? Do you believe that their neutrality and inaction are a result of their financial ties to countries known to support terrorist organizations like Hamas?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\"It was very disappointing to see Northwestern University [and others] not speak out. As President Ben Sasse at University of Florida shared, this is not hard and they missed that opportunity, horribly. Beyond that, Northwestern actually is a textbook example of where Students for Justice in Palestine has continued to poison the campus climate for Jewish students, including just in recent weeks, publishing fake newspapers, demonizing Israel and again alienating Jewish students. There are Jewish students who care deeply about Israel, but care about the harms directed at Palestinian civilians. They want to see justice, dignity, and safety for all, but they cannot find opportunities to build bridges when there are student groups on campus who won't even sit down and talk to Jewish students at Northwestern and other campuses.\n\nSo whatever you are able to do to influence the universities in your districts would be terrific... please just continue to use your voices to speak out.\u201d said Mr. Lehman.\n\nCongresswoman Miller concluded her questioning by asking Ms.Tishby on what role media and celebrities have to report accurate information:\n\n\u201cAs a member yourself of the media, what role should media personalities really play and are they supposed to report accurate information? asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cIsrael was not a cool cause to align yourself with. For many years, living and working in Hollywood and as a producer, actress, and writer, I have tried to get people to vocally support Israel. What I encourage people to do, people that have any kind of profile, is to acknowledge the difference between good and evil. Supporting the existence, safety, and security of Israel does not mean that you always agree with Israeli policies. Israel is the only country in the world that her existence is being questioned. That\u2019s something that we should not agree to hear anymore. I would like to hear from more personalities out there,\" said Ms. Tishby.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-speaks-wirt-county-high-school-courthouse-and-tours-minnie-hamilton", "Miller Speaks at Wirt County High School, Courthouse, and Tours Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) toured Wirt County High School and hosted a question-and-answer session with students at a full school assembly on her priorities and time in Congress. Following the assembly, Congresswoman Miller met with the Wirt County Courthouse to discuss new policy priorities in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Miller concluded her visit by touring the newly improved facility of the Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center in Calhoun County.\n\n\u201cI enjoyed my visit and meetings with the people of Wirt and Calhoun Counties today,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cWhat a joy it was to speak with the students at the Wirt County High School in a Q&A and encourage them to volunteer in their local communities. They are the future of West Virginia. While in Wirt, I also had a great discussion with Courthouse officials about the new developments and resources they need for their new emergency management system. Lastly, I was glad to see the new improvements to the Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center and am excited for their success as they take care of the people in Calhoun County.\u201d\n\nClick HERE for photos.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-passage-speaker-johnsons-continuing-resolution", "Miller's Statement on the Passage of\u00a0Speaker Johnson's Continuing Resolution", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of the two-step Continuing Resolution introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), which prevented a government shutdown.\n\nThis stopgap funding bill temporarily funds the government and extends the government funding deadline until January 19 for Agriculture, Energy and Water, Military Construction-VA and Transportation-Housing Urban Development spending bills and the remaining eight bills until February 2.\n\n\u201cOnce again, House Republicans have averted a government shutdown,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cFor too long, Congress has abandoned regular order and passed fiscally irresponsible spending bills during the holidays, instead of taking the time to govern properly throughout the year. As the end of the year approaches, the last thing Americans need is a government shutdown which would result in the loss of billions of taxpayer dollars. The two-part Continuing Resolution will allocate time for Congress to discuss, debate, and come to a consensus on funding for federal agencies. Under Speaker Johnson\u2019s leadership, House Republicans are putting the American people before politics. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this funding package and meet us at the negotiating table to deliver on our commitment to America.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-millers-op-ed-urges-senate-support-hershel-woody-williams-national-medal", "ICYMI: Miller's Op-Ed Urges\u00a0Senate to Support\u00a0the\u00a0Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act", "2023-11-13", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) published an Op-Ed in The Charleston Gazette - Mail, highlighting the Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act and its passage in the House of Representatives.\n\nEarlier this week, Congresswoman Miller spoke in favor of the Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act on the House floor.\n\nSenate Should Support Bill to Honor Veterans\n\nIt\u2019s imperative for every American to remember and honor the heroes who sacrificed in service to our country. West Virginia\u2019s own Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams is one such hero worth remembering. As a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a Medal of Honor recipient, he distinguished himself by risking his life to defend America and its values. When his time in the Marine Corps ended, he dedicated the rest of his life to serving America here at home by uplifting and supporting America\u2019s veterans and their families. Woody was the best of us; he loved his country with zeal and did everything he could to defend it.\n\nAs we pay tribute this week to the more than 40 million Americans who served our country in uniform, there\u2019s something we can learn from Woody\u2019s story and from the stories of other Medal of Honor recipients. It\u2019s not just that they lived for America; it\u2019s that they were willing to give everything for America. In both their living and their dying, they exemplified the very best of what Americans can do, and we owe it to them and to the next generation to ensure that the memory of their heroism lives on.\n\nIt\u2019s for this reason that I was honored to speak on the floor of the House of Representatives in unwavering support of the Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. It will locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The legislation, which was introduced earlier this year, has passed unanimously in the House of Representatives and now goes to our colleagues in the U.S. Senate for final consideration.\n\nNot only will this monument pay tribute to the recipients of America\u2019s highest military honor for valor in combat, but it will also remind future generations of the values that shaped and preserved this nation. West Virginians, after all, have a long and storied history of serving in America\u2019s armed forces. The sons and daughters of our state have never hesitated to defend America from any foe. In addition to Woody Williams, West Virginia has been home to other Medal of Honor recipients, including Chester West, Thomas Bennett and Herbert Joseph Thomas Jr. Their stories of bravery and selfless devotion should be remembered and celebrated by all Americans. The National Medal of Honor Monument will provide an enduring testament to their service and the service of all Americans to whom the Medal has been awarded. Equally important, it will instill a unique sense of pride in West Virginians, who are keenly aware of our state\u2019s contributions to the cause of American freedom.\n\nMore importantly, the National Medal of Honor Monument will serve as a lesson to future Americans.\n\nFrom this monument, the coming generations will learn about the pivotal events that shaped their futures. Even though there are only 65 of the fewer than 4,000 Medal of Honor recipients alive today, the monument will stand as a physical memorial of their sacrifice to our country. It will serve as a tangible and vivid reminder of their courage and unfaltering dedication to duty. Through this monument, their legacies will be forever preserved, and their valor forever ingrained in our national recollections.\n\nIt\u2019s so important that the future leaders of the United States learn the stories of these heroes. They will gain insight into the deeply rooted values that motivated us to create the monument in the first place. By passing this legislation and building the Monument, we showcase our unwavering commitment to honoring our veterans as heroes.\n\nIt\u2019s fitting that we reflect on the 160th anniversary of the Medal of Honor\u2019s inception, and even more important that we should move past mere reflection. By supporting the Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, we can cement this already historic moment with an even more singular significance.\n\nThis could be the best chance we have to prove our gratitude to the servicemen and women whose sacrifices helped to secure our freedoms. Let\u2019s not waste this historic opportunity. Let\u2019s stand together as patriotic Americans and embrace our duty to support these heroes who gave so much to our country. I urge the U.S. Senate \u2014 including our two West Virginia senators \u2013 to join the House in unanimously approving this historic legislation.\n\nBackground:\n\nMiller Speaks in Support of Hershel \"Woody\" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C.\n\nCongresswoman Miller Pays Tribute to Woody Williams in U.S. Capitol\n\nWSAZ - Congresswoman Miller joins unveiling ceremony for the Woody Williams Gold Star Families Memorial Monument\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-ways-and-means-hearing-biden-administrations-esg-policies", "Rep. Miller Joins Ways and Means Hearing on the Biden Administration's ESG Policies", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the financial security of American seniors and retirees and what Congress can do to make sure they are not being taken advantage of by the Biden Administration\u2019s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activism.\n\nCongresswoman Miller highlighted how ESG mandates are devastating coal communities and steering investment funds away from energy companies and toward woke, environmentalist corporations. Congresswoman Miller also questioned Marlo Oaks, Utah State Treasurer and Mason Bolay, Senior Vice President of First Bank and Trust Company, on the Biden Administration\u2019s radical ESG policies.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nCongresswoman Miller on the devastating impact of ESG mandates on West Virginia energy communities:\n\n\u201cI am from the beautiful state of West Virginia, which for those who might not know, it is a leading energy producing state. Since 2008, the radical left-wing war on coal and, quite frankly [a war on] all forms of traditional base load energy, has devastated the communities in my home state of West Virginia. Despite Washington liberals\u2019 best efforts, coal exports still amounted to $3.8 billion of economic activity in my home state.\n\nESG mandates are just another opportunity for unelected bureaucrats to force freedom-loving Americans to accept one more step towards global socialism. We will never, never surrender to those who want to see our energy producing state destroyed, and we will fight these mandates tooth and nail.The fact that the Biden administration is encouraging retirement plan managers to steer investment funds away from profitable, time-tested energy companies and toward their pseudo-woke environmentalist corporations is not only fiscally irresponsible \u2014 it is a real slap in the face to hardworking folks like my constituents who are counting on these managers to do their job and ensure their retirement accounts are secure.\n\nThankfully, in West Virginia, we know better than to let \u201cwoke\u201d leave us broke. We\u2019ve experienced it. In March, our state established a law which prevents the state Investment Management Board or fund managers from considering \u201cenvironmental, social, and corporate governance\u201d factors when managing retirees' finances.\"\n\nCongresswoman Miller questioned Mr. Oaks on the impact of the Biden Administration\u2019s ESG policies on retirees:\n\nMr. Oaks, you come from a state which has also taken a stand against the administration\u2019s misguided ESG policies. Can you tell us how retirees in your state are better off now that their financial managers are focused solely on financial returns?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cI think one of the key issues is that asset managers have committed all of their assets under management to drive this agenda. So it's not just ESG funds that are pushing ESG policies and that\u2019s really the challenge here. The Utah legislature took several actions this past legislative session to protect Utahns. Very importantly, we passed a fiduciary standards law that included voting proxies for the best interests in the best interest of the beneficiaries. We worked on a fiduciary bill, I sit on the boards of the Utah retirement systems and the school and institutional trust fund, our sovereign wealth fund. And we've worked to ensure that our proxy voting is in the best interest of our beneficiaries, that we're upholding the fiduciary standards, and that we do not want ESG or investment managers pushing ESG agendas on behalf of our retirees and the school children of Utah,\u201d said Mr. Oaks.\n\nRep. Miller questioned Mr. Bolay on how ESG policies have the potential to harm small community banks and businesses:\n\n\u201cMr. Bolay, I loved hearing about your background and your family farm. Some of the people here may not know but Chairman Smith and I are both bison farmers \u2013 so hearing the implications of ESG issues on family-run businesses and operations is important to me personally. Can you talk a bit more about how ESG policies have the potential to harm small community banks and businesses?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cMain street is always taking care of main street and it\u2019s best if you let us take care of main street and not have top-down driven policies,\u201d said Mr. Bolay.\n\nBackground:\n\nLast Congress, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Actthat requires fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to make investment decisions based only on financial factors.\n\nThe \u201cEnvironmental, Social, and Governance\u201d term refers to efforts by business managers, government actors, and institutional investors to incorporate ESG factors into business and financial decision making.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-speaks-support-hershel-woody-williams-national-medal-honor-monument", "Miller Speaks in Support of Hershel\u00a0\"Woody\" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C.", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke on the House of Representatives floor in support of the Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.\n\nThis bill will locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and pay tribute to West Virginia\u2019s native, Woody Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient, and World War II veteran.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nRemarks as prepared are below:\n\n\u201cMr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of the Hershel \"Woody\" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, which would locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.\n\nWoody was an American hero from my home state of West Virginia. When he passed last year, we paid tribute to him as he was laid in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.\n\nWoody was a country boy tried to enlist at 16. He grew up hunting and was always a good shot. He loved his country more than anything and did everything he could to defend it.\n\nHe was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for his courage during the battle of Iwo Jima where he singlehandedly fought the Japanese with flamethrowers, clearing a path for more American troops.\n\nMarines raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi that very day, resulting in the iconic photo that showed that America was winning the war in the pacific.\n\nWoody was not just a constituent and a hero \u2013 he was a friend.\n\nHis legacy of service, dedication, and patriotism will live on through the countless lives he touched.\n\nHis impact on our West Virginia community cannot be overstated, as his service to our veterans continued long after his career in the Marine Corps.\n\nWith Veterans Day on Friday, this bill couldn\u2019t be more timely to honor our servicemen and women who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.\n\nThis monument pays tribute to the recipients of America\u2019s highest military honor for valor in combat and will remind future generations of the values that shaped and preserved our great nation.\n\nI urge every Republican and Democrat in the House and the Senate to vote for this bill.\"\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller Pays Tribute to Woody Williams in U.S. Capitol\n\nWSAZ - Congresswoman Miller joins unveiling ceremony for the Woody Williams Gold Star Families Memorial Monument\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-capito-popp-act-passes-house-representatives", "Miller, Capito POPP Act Passes the House of Representatives", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller\u2019s (R-WV) and Senator Shelley Moore Capito\u2019s (R-WV) Protect our Power Plants (POPP) Act, passed the House of Representatives in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.\n\nThe Protect our Power Plants Act will prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing their proposal that would close coal- and gas-fired power plants across the nation. The POPP Act highlights EPA\u2019s proposal of restricting power generation at new and existing energy facilities across the United States, hence undermining domestic energy production.\n\n\"Republicans in Congress are once again defending American energy production. The House of Representatives passed the Protect our Power Plants Act in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which protects U.S. energy plants, bolsters our energy independence, and stops President Biden\u2019s Green New Deal agenda from destroying our energy dominance,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cSenator Capito and I are focused on promoting American energy policies that will ensure West Virginia remains an energy dominant state for years to come. The Protect Our Power Plants Act is a needed check on Washington Democrats\u2019 radical environmental policies and promotes American energy production. This is a win for West Virginia and the United States as we prioritize U.S. energy policies and our coal- and gas-fired power plants fuel the United States.\"\n\n\u201cThe Biden administration\u2019s Clean Power Plan 2.0 makes it clear they intend to ignore the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, put the people who help power our nation out of work, and increase energy costs for millions of Americans. In the face of this illegal overreach, Congresswoman Miller and I introduced the Protect Our Power Plants Act to stand up for workers and families in energy-producing communities across the country, including those in West Virginia. Today\u2019s action by the House demonstrates yet again that the Biden Administration is pursuing politics through regulation that would not pass in Congress. We will continue our efforts to protect West Virginia from the Biden Administration\u2019s overreach,\u201d said Senator Capito.\n\nClick here to view the Protect our Power Plants Act.\n\nClick here to view Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe FY2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill will:\n\nCut wasteful Washington spending,\n\nPrioritize funding for public safety, critical operations, and maintenance programs,\n\nLimits EPA\u2019s overreach,\n\nRestricts abuse of the endangered species act,\n\nProvides protections for domestic oil and gas production,\n\nSupports American Values.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-israel-security-supplemental-appropriations-act", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on her support for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to allocate $14.3 billion to Israel as it responds to the barbaric attacks by Hamas terrorists. Funding for Israel will be offset by recissions from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, cutting the budget for hiring an army of agents at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to harass American taxpayers.\n\n\u201cToday, I voted in favor of providing Israel with $14.3 billion in resources to support them as it continues to defend itself and fight against the violence and evil acts of Hamas,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cWith Israel being one of our most important allies, this funding package affirms that the United States unequivocally stands with Israel and condemns any form of attacks against it. The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act will ensure government accountability is enacted as we provide the necessary funds for Israel. I am looking forward to the swift passage of this bill on the Senate floor.\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe $14.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations packaging includes funding for:\n\n$4 billion to replenish Iron Dome and David\u2019s Sling missile defense systems,\n\n$3.5 billion for the \u201cForeign Military Financing Program\u201d procurement of advanced weapons systems and defense articles and services,\n\n$1.2 billion for the continued development of the Iron Beam system to counter short-range threats,\n\n$1 billion for artillery and munitions production: $800 million to the Army for ammunition, $10 million to the Navy for weapons, and $38 million to the Air Force for missile procurement.\n\nAdditional funding will provide the American military with $4.4 billion to replenish domestic defense stockpiles, $150 million for an enhanced security presence in the U.S. Embassy, and $50 million for the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Israel.\n\nThe Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act will require the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to provide detailed written reports to Congress outlining U.S. security provided to Israel.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/west-virginia-delegation-send-letter-president-biden-and-fema-urging-disaster", "West Virginia Delegation Send Letter to President Biden and FEMA Urging Disaster Declaration Approval", "2023-11-01", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) as well as Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III Administrator Maryann Tierney to approve the State of West Virginia's appeal for a disaster declaration. Residential areas in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties have experienced great damage due to heavy rains and flooding in late August.\n\nClick here to read the full letter.\n\nOn the damage caused by flooding in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha Counties:\n\nAs members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, we write in support of Governor Jim Justice\u2019s appeal request for a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia after severe and numerous storms washed through our State causing widespread damage. Heavy rains caused damages by flooding, landslides, and mudslides in 5 counties throughout central and southern West Virginia from August 28, 2023 to August 30, 2023.\n\nPersistent rains resulted in major flooding events in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha Counties. As the heavy downpour of rains fell, areas surrounding rivers, creeks and small streams were unable to absorb the excess precipitation causing flooding and residential damage.\n\nOn a request for a major disaster declaration to access federal disaster aid:\n\nTo access federal disaster aid, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has made an appeal request for a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia, submitted October 25, 2023, under the provisions of Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 5121-5208 (Stafford Act). We respectfully ask that you carefully review the request that specifically outlines Individual Assistance for Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and Kanawha Counties as well as Hazard Mitigation statewide.\n\nWe applaud the tireless dedication of our State and local first responders, as well as the invaluable contributions of our neighbors and volunteers. Nevertheless, the demand for aid remains substantial, and we urge you to do everything in your power to make sure that our communities have the federal support they need to rebuild and recover. Therefore, we kindly request that you thoroughly consider the State of West Virginia's appeal for a major disaster declaration to address the enduring challenges our communities are facing.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-speaks-earmark-secured-fresenius-kidney-care-j-robert-pritchard", "Rep. Miller Speaks on Earmark Secured for the Fresenius Kidney Care J. Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center", "2023-10-31", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke at a Marshall Health Network event for the Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) Fresenius Kidney Care J. Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center in Huntington, West Virginia. During the event, Congresswoman Miller highlighted the $3,000,000 she secured for the Fresenius Kidney Care J. Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center through Community Project Funding in 2022 and toured the future nephrology program expansion site.\n\nCHH will use the funding to establish a nephrology program that will have the ability to serve over 36,000 kidney disease patients per year and provide resources to offer an option for in-home dialysis treatments.\n\n\u201cInvesting in kidney care projects is crucial for the wellbeing of kidney disease patients in West Virginia,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cSecuring this earmark was a top priority for me as it will save lives in our community from the \u201csilent killer\u201d of kidney failure. I will continue to focus on legislation that provides kidney care and health care access to patients in rural America. I am looking forward to the great impact this nephrology program at the Fresenius Kidney Care J. Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center will have on West Virginia.\u201d\n\nWhat They're Saying:\n\nThe Herald Dispatch- \"We want to draw attention to Congresswoman Miller's efforts on behalf of many things in Central Appalachia, and today in particular with regards to her support of nephrology services and the expansion of home dialysis services,\" Dr. Kevin Yingling, CEO of Marshall Health Network said. \"She wrote a letter and asked Medicare to cover home dialysis for patients with acute kidney injury, which will allow patients to be in the comfort of their home as they take control of their well being. She also was the leader in one piece of legislation, the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement and Research Treatment Act, a bipartisan bill, which many understand will expand access to kidney care because it will make it part of the Medicare annual wellness benefit.\"\n\nWSAZ News Channel - Congresswoman Miller's Interview on Cabell Huntington Hospital's dialysis center.\n\nCongresswoman Miller was joined by Dr. Kevin Yingling, RPh, MD, FACP, CEO, Marshall Health Network; Dr. Zeid Khitan, MD, professor and section chief, Nephrology and Nephrology Fellowship Program director; and William H. (Skip) Edwards II, BA, CHT, CHWS, manager of in-patient dialysis/Plasmapheresis at the Kidney Care Center.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe nephrology program at CHH will also be in partnership with Marshall University School of Medicine.\n\nCHH will construct an additional 10,000 square feet of clinical space which will be an expansion of the current nephrology program at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.\n\nKidney care focused legislation Congresswoman Miller has worked on:\n\nRep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Kidney PATIENT Act\n\nMiller, Sewell Introduce the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act\n\nOp-Ed: We Must Help Improve the Outlook for Individuals Living with Chronic Kidney Disease\n\nRep. Miller Attends Ribbon Cuttings' and Visits Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic in Beckley, WV\n\nRep. Miller, Colleagues Send Letter to Medicare to Expand Access to Home Dialysis for Acute Kidney Injury Patients\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-argues-school-choice-educational-freedom-opportunity-americans", "Rep. Miller Argues for School Choice, Educational Freedom & Opportunity for Americans", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Committee hearing on educational freedom and opportunity for American families, students, and workers. Congresswoman Miller highlighted the importance of school choice and questioned Cory DeAngelis, Senior Fellow for American Federation for Children, and Jerome Redmond, President and CEO of the American Truck Training, on the importance of giving power back to the parents to make decisions on behalf of their children\u2019s educational needs.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nOn the success of school choice in West Virginia:\n\n\u201cAs a mother and a grandmother, I know the importance of allowing parents to choose which schools are best for their children and their own unique skills. Mr. DeAngelis, thank you for highlighting in your testimony that my home state of West Virginia provides parents with one of the most expansive education savings account programs in the country. This program is called the Hope Scholarship Program and it has an eligibility rate of 93% across all students in my state, making West Virginia a leader in giving parents the opportunity to build an individual learning experience that works best for their child,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nOn radical, woke ideology being incorporated in children\u2019s curriculums in schools:\n\n\u201cWe have all seen how radical, woke ideology which really sluffs over history and civics, but includes gender and sexual orientation which has made its way into our children\u2019s curriculum in school. In your opinion, how do you see school choice as a way to protect our children from the radical and damaging ideology of the left?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cToo many schools are focusing on indoctrination, not education. And the best solution to this problem is to allow the families to choose for their own kids. Every other so-called solution from the top down is within the one-size-fits-all system that by definition is never going to meet the needs of individual families. Schooling is a way to outsource partially the raising of your children and in the current system that we force families based on their zip code into, you have one group of parents or even a special interest, more likely, controlling the minds of other people's children with that, in that system. The only way forward through freedom as opposed to force is from the bottom up, allowing families to choose schools that align with their own values. That's the only way out of this mess, where you're not having some parents control how to raise other people's children.\n\nSo, I think we should all be able to agree, left and right, if you want to go to a school that aligns with your values with this curriculum or that curriculum. It shouldn't matter what that is, but parents should be able to choose for their own children. At the end of the day it should be up to the parents for their own kids anyway,\u201d said Mr. DeAngelis.\n\nOn the benefits of expanding the 529 accounts will have on our workforce community:\n\nIn my home state of West Virginia as well as across the country, businesses are facing crippling shortages of not having enough people in the workforce and across all the major industries. For too long we have been enabling people to stay at home instead of going back to work. The Biden administration\u2019s failure to address inflation and the rising costs of obtaining an education, have made vocational and technical colleges increasingly out of reach for my West Virginians who want to learn high-demand skills to enter the workforce. In your opinion, how would expanding 529 accounts to include workforce training programs, like your American Truck Training, help our labor force get back to pre-pandemic employment levels?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s about giving folks a choice. There was a gentleman named Gerald that came to my school who got a four year degree but it was really tough for him to come to school. He ended up coming to school and utilizing what he had to get a commercial driver's license. Had he had something like 529 it would have been not such torture for him to come to school. I see that all the time with folks who are struggling, trying to make ends meet and also trying to pay for vocational training because let's face it, college is not for everyone and we got to give folks more opportunities,\u201d said Mr. Redmond.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-passage-resolution-affirms-us-support-israel", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Passage of a\u00a0Resolution that Affirms U.S. Support for Israel", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) issued a statement on voting in favor of H.Res.771 - Standing with Israel as it Defends Itself Against the Barbaric War Launched by Hamas and Other Terrorists.\n\n\u201cSupporting and standing with Israel is nonnegotiable. Israel has every right to exist, protect its people, and defend itself against the evil of Hamas. My heart is broken for the innocent loss of life and we must make sure this never happens again. The antisemitism across the globe is appalling and is completely rejected by House Republicans. The United States will support Israel every single day until they eradicate Hamas,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-mike-johnson-becoming-speaker-house", "Rep. Miller's Statement on Mike Johnson Becoming Speaker of the House", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) becoming Speaker of the House.\n\nClick here for video.\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans have elected Mike Johnson as our next Speaker of the House,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cMike Johnson is an exceptional, conservative man of God who will enact an American first agenda. I am confident that under his leadership we will be able to pass legislation that will cut back unnecessary spending, improve our energy independence, secure the southern border, and hold the Biden Administration accountable. It\u2019s time to get back to work.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-send-letter-medicare-expand-access-home-dialysis-acute", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Send Letter to Medicare to Expand Access to Home Dialysis for Acute Kidney Injury Patients", "2023-10-18", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Tony C\u00e1rdenas (D-CA), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) in sending a bipartisan letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to expand access to home dialysis for Americans who are at risk of kidney failure.\n\nThe letter also highlights the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover home dialysis for Medicare patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) in the final 2024 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) payment system rule. Home dialysis for AKI will allow patients to be in a comfortable setting to control their dialysis treatment schedule and environment.\n\nClick here to read the full letter.\n\nOn urging CMS to expand access and cover home dialysis for Medicare patients with AKI:\n\nGiving patients the option to receive dialysis at home can dramatically improve health outcomes and quality of life. Unfortunately, the U.S. ranks far behind other comparable countries in use of home dialysis. As you work to finalize the calendar year 2024 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system rule, we urge you to expand access to home dialysis for the millions of Americans who either have or are at risk of kidney failure. To advance that goal, we believe that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should cover home dialysis for Medicare patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) if they are no longer hospitalized and have decided, along with their doctor, that home dialysis is the right choice for them as they attempt to regain kidney function.\n\nOn urging Medicare to cover both in-center and home dialysis for AKI patients:\n\nTreatment of AKI often requires a hospital stay where patients receive dialysis in the hope that their kidneys will regain function. Many patients who are stable enough to leave the hospital still require dialysis. While Medicare covers both in-center and home dialysis for ESRD patients with kidney failure, in-center dialysis is the only option available for AKI patients, leaving thousands of patients per year without the option of home dialysis.\n\nThe technology and expertise currently exist to provide high-quality care to patients who wish to dialyze at home. Furthermore, many nephrologists and dialysis providers agree that supervised home therapies can be at least equivalent to in-center hemodialysis and in many cases more beneficial to patients\u2019 health and quality of life. Therefore, we strongly urge Medicare to expand access to home dialysis, including for AKI patients. Increasing access and improving outcomes for AKI patients is especially important because these patients have the potential to recover kidney function and avoid permanent kidney failure requiring years of dialysis or transplant.\n\nBackground:\n\nCurrently, Medicare covers in-center and home dialysis for patients with kidney failure, while AKI patients can only access in-center dialysis. Many AKI patients are left without the option to dialyze at home.\n\nCongresswoman Miller has been a champion for kidney patients across West Virginia and the United States:\n\nRep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Kidney PATIENT Act\n\nMiller, Sewell Introduce the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act\n\nOp-Ed: We Must Help Improve the Outlook for Individuals Living with Chronic Kidney Disease\n\nRep. Miller Attends Ribbon Cuttings' and Visits Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic in Beckley, WV\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-kelly-zinke-introduce-resolution-addressing-rise-terror-watchlist", "Miller,\u00a0Kelly, Zinke Introduce Resolution Addressing the Rise of Terror Watchlist Suspects Crossing the Northern Border", "2023-10-16", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT) in introducing a resolution urging Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to address the increasing number of suspects on The Terrorist Screening Dataset (TSDS) \u2013 also known as the \u201cwatchlist\u201d, crossing the Northern border into the United States.\n\nClick here for resolution text.\n\n\u201cTerrorists are taking advantage of Joe Biden\u2019s open northern and southern border policies. Since President Biden took office, there have been over 1.5 million known getaways at the southern border and many of the suspected terrorists in the United States have come through the northern border. That is unacceptable and every community is suffering the from consequences of having an open border. With the crises around the world, America cannot afford to be soft on our border policies. Our northern border must be fortified,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\"At a time of increased global uncertainty, we must take every measure necessary to secure our country. That includes our Northern border, which is greatly unsecured and overexposed,\" Rep. Kelly said. \"The majority of suspected terrorists caught this year have crossed between the U.S. and Canada, which is the longest continuous border between two countries in the entire world. I'm calling on Secretary Mayorkas to recognize the unique crisis along the Northern border and to work with Congress to solve this problem that gravely threatens our entire nation.\"\n\n\"The first thing bad guys do is go where the good guys aren\u2019t. Right now, all our good guys are dealing with Biden\u2019s crisis on the Southwest border leaving the north unprotected and vulnerable to criminals, cartels, and terrorists,\" Rep. Zinke said. \"In the wake of tragedy the world is experiencing in the Middle East, it is imperative we look in every direction and lock it down so Americans stay as safe as possible \u2013 that includes the North where Mayorkas is failing.\"\n\nJoining Representatives Miller, Kelly, and Zinke in co-sponsoring the resolution are Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), and John Moolenaar (R-MI).\n\nBackground:\n\nIn the Fiscal Year of 2023, 85% of suspected terrorists have been flagged by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for attempted entry into the United States through the Northern border. The number has increased from just 34% in Fiscal Year 2021\n\nOf the 505 individuals encountered at ports that are on the terror watchlist, 429 have occurred at the Northern border. Since President Biden took office, there has been an increase by 20,043% of northern border encounters, which marks more terror watchlist encounters in FY 2023 than in 2020, 2021, and 2022 combined.\n\nAs of August 2023, 55% of illegal drug seizures have come across the Northern border.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-passage-continuing-resolution-0", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Passage of the Continuing Resolution", "2023-09-30", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of the Continuing Resolution introduced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) that includes a 45-day stopgap funding bill which will temporarily fund the government and prevent a shutdown.\n\n\u201cThe government has been temporarily funded. House Republicans have worked overtime to ensure that our troops are paid, disaster relief is distributed, and that the government keeps working for Americans. However, our work is far from over. With no help from House Democrats, the White House, or the Senate, House Republicans have already voted to fund 70% of the government through fiscally responsible appropriations bills, and we will continue to work to fund the rest of it. I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put aside partisan antics and do what you were elected to do: pass legislation that benefits Americans,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-kelly-sewell-kildee-introduce-oz-transparency-extension-and-improvement", "Miller, Kelly, Sewell, Kildee Introduce the OZ Transparency Extension and Improvement Act", "2023-09-29", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Dan Kildee (D-MI) in introducing the bipartisan OZ Transparency Extension and Improvement Act. This bill will require mandatory data reports of Opportunity Zone investments to increase transparency on the streamlining reporting process on projects in rural communities.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cCreating Opportunity Zones have promoted businesses to settle in southern West Virginia and communities across the country. Promoting high-impact projects, particularly in rural and overlooked areas, will set future generations up for success and drive economic growth. The Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act will advance success across the United States and establish a standard that all opportunity zone policies should follow,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\"Opportunity Zones have breathed new life into neighborhoods and Main Street businesses that have not seen private investment in years, all without spending a single taxpayer dollar,\" Rep. Kelly said. \"This legislation builds upon the successes of Opportunity Zones and now adds new guidelines to make sure this program can benefit more communities for years to come.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nOpportunity Zones are tax incentives which were established to drive capital to impoverished and overlooked communities across the United States.\n\nThe OZ Transparency Extension and Improvement Act will:\n\nExtend the incentive for two years in order to facilitate continued investment,\n\nReinstate and expand reporting requirements,\n\nEarly sunset Opportunity Zones that are not impoverished,\n\nCreate pathways for smaller-dollar impact investments,\n\nProvide operating support and technical assistance to high-poverty and underserved communities through a State and Community Dynamism Fund,\n\nDesignate certain brownfield tracts as OZ's.\n\nCongresswoman Miller spoke during a field hearing in West Virginia on Opportunity Zones being established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the impact they have on communities in West Virginia that need them most.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-calls-cbp-halt-import-chinese-solar-panels-made-forced-labor", "Rep. Miller\u00a0Calls on CBP to Halt Import of Chinese Solar Panels Made with Forced Labor", "2023-09-29", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a bipartisan letter to Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Honorable Troy Miller on the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) which combats the use of forced labor of the people of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region of China.\n\n\u201cIn the name of climate change, the Biden Administration is surrendering the United States to the CCP. By allowing solar panels manufactured with Chinese polysilicon to avoid detection, they are encouraging Uyghur forced labor, distorting the market, and killing American jobs. I am calling on Customs and Border Patrol to strongly enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and stop products that were made by forced labor into the United States. We have the moral obligation to initiate a strategic decoupling from China and their inhumane labor practices,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nCongresswoman Miller was joined by Representatives Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Blake Moore (R-UT), Greg Steube (R-FL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) in sending the letter to Commissioner Miller.\n\nClick here for full letter.\n\nClick here for Fox News exclusive.\n\nOn combating forced labor practices in the Xinjiang region by the Chinese Communist Party:\n\nWe appreciate the continued work U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has undertaken to enforce our forced labor import ban, and write to you today over the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) (Public Law No: 117-78). As you know, Congress passed the UFLPA on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to combat forced labor practices and human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region and beyond by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against the Uyghur people and other ethnic minorities.\n\nWe urge your agency to utilize every tool possible to pursue a more comprehensive UFLPA enforcement strategy to keep products tainted by forced labor out of the supply chains of goods imported into the U.S. Improved and effectively targeted UFLPA enforcement can reduce regulatory uncertainty for good actors that have taken the necessary steps to confirm forced labor is not involved in their supply chains and will advance our ultimate goal of reducing abhorrent labor practices around the world by eliminating major markets for products made under such conditions.\n\nOn the devastating impact of forced labor programs within Xinjiang and the lack of UFLPA implementation by JA Solar:\n\nThe CCP\u2019s current genocide and forced labor programs within Xinjiang amount to one of the gravest systematic crimes against humanity in the 21st century. Any companies that continue to skirt U.S. law designed to prevent economic benefits from these crimes must be stopped and held accountable. In this regard, we are concerned that statements by an executive at JA Solar, a solar company located in the PRC with supply chain ties to Xinjiang, recently stated publicly that its shipments are treated differently depending on which U.S. port the products enter. This is unacceptable, particularly if it suggests that some ports are not providing appropriate scrutiny to fully implement the UFLPA. We cannot give JA Solar or any company a free pass to import goods tainted with forced labor into the U.S.\n\nOn urging Customs and Border Protection to ensure UFLPA is implemented:\n\nCBP and the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) have many tools to strengthen enforcement and provide much-needed clarity. We urge CBP and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with civil society, private industry, and through the interagency task force to ensure all products entering the U.S. are in full compliance with the UFLPA. Doing so will protect American workers from unfair labor practices and encourage all companies to divest entirely from Xinjiang. CBP can help importers and U.S. companies navigate forced labor concerns by working with all parties to block out bad actors\u2019 products from ever entering the U.S. market. It is imperative that CBP start active consultations with all relevant groups to ensure we are not only blocking forced labor imports but changing the market conditions in which forced labor occurs.\n\nFurther, while we appreciate that the FLETF has begun updating the UFLPA entity list more regularly, it is concerning that there have only been three updates since the original list was created, despite repeated concerns raised by civil society stakeholders. Finally, we seek more timely and efficient reviews of shipments entering the U.S. to give law-abiding importers and good faith actors more certainty in conducting their businesses while also optimizing deployment of CBP resources to most effectively enforce the UFLPA and other key laws.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-announces-land-and-water-conservation-fund-grant-development-0", "Rep. Miller Announces Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Development Projects in WV", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced a grant of $82,575.00 from the National Park Service for Land and Water Conservation Fund projects. This grant will be used to invest in the development of more local outdoor recreation programs for West Virginians.\n\n\"The beauty of West Virginia comes from our abundant natural resources and communities that invest into projects which highlight our wild and wonderful state,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI am grateful to the National Park Service for providing this Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to support the development of new local outdoor recreation programs for our children, families, and the residents of West Virginia.\u201d\n\nClick here to view grant.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Land and Water Conservation Fund State & Local Assistance Program grants funding for projects outside national park boundaries.\n\nSince 1965, The National Park Service has been providing grants to states and local communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-tuberville-brown-introduce-increasing-american-ferrosilicon", "Miller, Sewell, Tuberville, Brown Introduce the\u00a0Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act", "2023-09-27", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act in the House of Representatives, which will impose a tariff on Si 75% ferrosilicon, the last remaining Russian ferrosilicon product that is imported into the United States duty free. This bill will encourage U.S.-based producers of ferrosilicon to increase domestic production and create more jobs in steelmaking and other industries.\n\nCurrently, the United States imports large amounts of ferrosilicon from Russia. This important alloy of silicon and iron is used in many applications, including steel production. Companies such as Ferroglobe, which have production sites in West Virginia and Alabama, produce ferrosilicon and have unused capacity.\n\nCompanion legislation has been introduced by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in the Senate.\n\n\u201cRussia has initiated a war on the free world. The United States should be doing everything to stifle their economic growth, not fuel it. By implementing a large tariff on Russian made Ferrosilicon, we are enabling Ferrosilicon production in places like West Virginia and Alabama to flourish. Stopping Russia\u2019s access to American markets will decrease our reliance on Russia and increase our exports, while making the United States more competitive globally. The Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act will create more jobs, improve U.S. national security, and grow the American economy,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cWe know that when producers and workers in Alabama\u2019s Black Belt are given a level playing field, they can compete and win,\u201d said Congresswoman Sewell. \u201cThat\u2019s why this legislation is so critical. The Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act will bring more jobs and opportunities to the people of the Black Belt and strengthen our economy. I urge my colleagues to give it their support!\u201d\n\n\u201cWe don\u2019t need to rely on Russia for the iron alloys we use for batteries, steel, semiconductors, and cleaning supplies. We make them right here in Alabama,\u201d Senator Tuberville said. \u201cI believe in fair trade; we cannot continue being dependent on our enemies. This bipartisan legislation would help secure our supply chain and ensure jobs and opportunity stay in Alabama.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe know what a problem far-flung supply chains have become for Ohio companies, and for our economic security. There\u2019s no reason the steel industry should have to rely on production from one of our adversaries like Russia, when we can produce this key component here in the U.S., in Ohio,\u201d said Senator Brown. \u201cOur bill would support workers in Appalachian Ohio, and make our supply chains more secure.\u201d\n\n\u201cFerroglobe wholeheartedly commends Representative Miller and Representative Sewell for their dedication to American industry. Their bipartisan leadership exemplifies a commitment to American national security and global stability. We call upon Congress to swiftly pass the Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act for the benefit of the U.S. We are very grateful for their commitment to this issue and American workers,\u201d said Marco Levi, CEO of Ferroglobe PLC.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nClick here for one pager.\n\nBackground:\n\nCurrently, there are two U.S. based producers of Si 75% ferrosilicon, CC Metals and Alloys, LLC and Ferroglobe PLC. One of the production sites is in Alloy, West Virginia.\n\nAs of now, 45% tariffs have been imposed on all forms of ferrosilicon imported from Russia, except for a ferrosilicon containing 75% silicon (Si 75% ferrosilicon). Increasing the tariff on Si 75% ferrosilicon will deny the Russian government hard currency and prevent them from dominating the U.S. market.\n\nRussian prices of Si 75% ferrosilicon have increased significantly since Russia invaded Ukraine. U.S. based producers have sufficient excess capacity, strengthened by friendly-nation imports, to meet our domestic market\u2019s needs. There is no reason for the United States to be reliant on Russian imports.\n\nThe Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act will:\n\nBolster U.S.-based productions,\n\nCreate U.S. jobs,\n\nDiversify and strengthen domestic supply chains, and\n\nReduce reliance on foreign adversaries.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-lawsuit-filed-disqualify-president-trump-appearing-2024", "Rep. Miller's Statement on Lawsuit Filed to Disqualify President Trump from Appearing on the 2024 Presidential Ballot in WV", "2023-09-27", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement regarding a lawsuit that was filed by the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia against West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and President Donald Trump. This lawsuit aims to remove and disqualify President Trump from appearing on the 2024 presidential election ballot in West Virginia.\n\nWest Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman, Elgine McArdle, filed a motion to intervene in the case.\n\n\u201cThe obvious obstruction of justice by Democrats across the United States is not lost on voters. Donald Trump is the front runner to be the Republican nominee for President of the United States,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cDemocrats are terrified of having a candidate who will represent the American people, not Washington politicians. This latest attempt to strip West Virginians of their right to vote for who they want for President is shameful and I will not stand for it. I applaud the West Virginia Republican Party and the American Center for Law and Justice for challenging this egregious lawsuit and I am confident President Trump will be on the ballot in 2024.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-launch-bipartisan-rural-health-caucus", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Launch the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her colleagues in launching the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. The focus of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus is to advocate for health care policies and highlight challenges that Americans are experiencing in rural communities across the United States.\n\n\u201cHaving access to affordable health care is the difference between life and death for many rural Americans,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cIt is unacceptable that all West Virginian\u2019s don\u2019t have quality health care available to them when they need it. I am looking forward to working with the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus on health care policies that will provide quality care in our communities, prioritize our health care workforce, and educate members of Congress on why rural America needs better and more accessible health care.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional Bipartisan Health Caucus will promote and advance legislation and policy actions that help increase access to quality, affordable health care, and mental health services for all rural Americans. They will also create opportunities for members to hear directly from patients, providers, and health advocates about the challenges and successes with health care delivery for rural communities.\n\nThe Caucus will highlight potential policy solutions including:\n\nStemming hospital closures,\n\nEnsuring fair and adequate reimbursement rates,\n\nStrengthening the health workforce,\n\nReducing health inequities, and\n\nExpanding telehealth and other innovative care delivery models.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller in the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus are Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), John Moolenaar(R-MI), Donald Davis (D-NC), Susan Wild (D-PA), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-CNMI), G.T. Thompson (R-PA), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), Sam Graves(R-MO), Nikki Budzinksi(D-IL), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Becca Balint (D-VT), John Rose (R-TN), Susie Lee (D-NV), Mark Green (R-TN), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Yadira Caraveo (D-CO), Troy Carter (D-LA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), and James C. Moylan (R-GU).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-ways-and-means-trade-subcommittee-reforming-gsp", "Rep. Miller Joins Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee on Reforming the GSP", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing on reforming the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to safeguard U.S. supply chains and combat China\u2019s influence on the global stage. Congresswoman Miller questioned Ed Gresser, the Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at Progressive Policy Institute, on the GSP program in the United States.\n\nClick here to watch.\n\nCongresswoman Miller on the importance of the GSP program to the United States and international trade:\n\nGSP is one of the most necessary trade programs that the United States has developed, and it is essential for providing fairly priced imports for American producers and consumers, as well as helping developing countries grow their economies to one day stand on their own. The Biden Administration\u2019s lack of focus on trade has severely weakened our standing amongst once key trading partners, therefore cracking the door open for the Chinese Communist Party to take our place and exert their dangerous ideology.\n\nIt is essential that we ensure the GSP program is working properly to accomplish our goals and not undermine American producers of certain products. We must be careful to not overburden the program with more government red tape. Businesses just want certainty, and we must work to ensure as much of it as possible, so they [companies] can make safe investments and can trust their government not to pull the rug out from under them.\n\nUnnecessary oversight and continued uncertainty will have the unfortunate consequence of raising prices for American consumers.\n\nCongresswoman Miller questioned Mr. Gresser on the impact of GSP on workers in developing countries:\n\n\u201cHaving worked under both the Trump and Obama Administrations, I am very interested in hearing your insights on the impact of GSP on the lives of workers in developing countries and the need for certainty when companies are making investment decisions,\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\"The impact somewhat differs in every country but it\u2019s generally quite positive. Program like GSP encourages some investment and some production in smaller and poorer countries. To the extent it does that, it draws workers out of informal sector and rural work into more jobs that are more likely to be wage paying, more likely to be covered by social security, limited hours, and workplace health and safety laws.\n\nIt does give you a lot of opportunities both to create, in general, a better employment environment and to solve really serious and difficult questions. I\u2019d also say finally that the eligibility criteria are important and it\u2019s important to enforce them, but they\u2019re not an alloyed good,\" said Mr. Gresser.\n\nCongresswoman Miller continued questioning Mr. Gresser on the impact reporting requirements would have on the GSP program:\n\n\u201cOne of the great effects of GSP is the impact on the lives of the people that are employed in the developing countries, often women. I\u2019ve seen firsthand the impact of these investments in countries that can have workers who are women have fewer options. I\u2019d like to submit for the record some data that I\u2019ve seen on products like sweaters that are overwhelmingly produced in China, that should be included in GSP. Women tend to make these products and I\u2019m very supportive, of pro women GSP.Can you describe how more extensive reporting requirements could make the GSP program less effective?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\nIt is important that Administration\u2019s provide a public record of their decisions and rationales. The number of people who work on GSP full time is quite small. The more time they\u2019re spending on product eligibility petitions and enforcement and on explaining the benefits to countries, the more the program is going to succeed. The more time they\u2019re spending on writing reports, takes a bit of your time away from the day to day work that they need to be doing,\u201d said Mr. Gresser.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-highlights-flawed-implementation-no-surprises-act-ways-and-means-0", "Rep. Miller Highlights Flawed Implementation of the No Surprises Act in Ways and Means Committee Hearing", "2023-09-20", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned Dr. Seth Bleier, Vice President of Finance, Wake Emergency Physicians Professional Association during a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the flawed implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) by the Biden Administration. The bipartisan No Surprises Act has was into law by President Donald Trump in 2020 and aims to protect patients from surprise medical bills.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nCongresswoman Miller began by highlighting the lack of clarifications in the No Surprises Act for ground ambulance services:\n\nOne concern I have about the No Surprises Act\u2019s implementation is that Congress was very clear that ground ambulance services were not included in the NSA. However, I understand that some insurers are telling customers that ground ambulance services are subject to the NSA.\n\nI would also like to note that the failure of CMS to issue a clarification is creating real problems. Rural ground ambulance services are particularly harmed because they are often small companies or businesses with very limited resources \u2014 and many are struggling just to keep their doors open.\n\nReports that some insurers are trying to force these rural providers to use the time consuming and IDR (Independent Dispute Resolution) process \u2014 when they are not even subject to it nor do they have an established qualified payment amount \u2014 this is concerning to me.\n\nI am dismayed CMS hasn\u2019t issued the written clarification that would solve this confusion, and I hope this is an issue we will continue to keep an eye upon.\n\nCongresswoman Miller questioned Dr. Bleier on how the No Surprises Act implementation affects rural staffing shortages:\n\n\u201cOne issue that we hear about time and time again is the lack of staffing available in our health care workforce. In rural areas, it\u2019s becoming harder and harder to find physicians that are willing to practice where their reimbursement rates are much lower. This is due to the coverage-mix of their patients.\n\nCan you speak further about how compliance with the NSA, as implemented by this administration thus far, has contributed to physician burnout in your workforce \u2014 and how this might influence physicians looking to start their careers in a rural area?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cI think physician burnout is very high on emergency physicians for a wide range of reasons, going back toward the COVID pandemic. It\u2019s a little bit of a moral hazard right now, physicians would always want to do right by their patients, and we try to do the best we can,\u201d said Dr. Bleier. \u201cWhen this law was passed as a bipartisan piece of legislation, we thought it was a great advancement. We did not think we would be affected by it because we have been in network with all the major pairs in our region but then we were kicked out of network. It\u2019s like putting salt in a wound quite frankly for us, because not only are our providers working as hard as they can to do the best they can in very adverse circumstances, but when on top of that, their reimbursement, their fair market reimbursement is cut, it makes it very damaging to them.\n\nIt puts us in a very difficult position, and we want to do right by the patients. We want our resources not going to an IDR process. We want them to go towards our providers, working in the emergency department to provide the very best care they can in these rural emergency departments or any emergency departments we work at,\u201d concluded Dr. Bleier.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-hosts-energy-focused-roundtable-cnx-ceo-nick-deiuliis", "Rep. Miller Hosts Energy Focused Roundtable with CNX CEO Nick DeIuliis", "2023-09-19", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) hosted a Member roundtable with the CEO of CNX Resources, Nick DeIuliis on energy in the Appalachia and her recently introduced bill, the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act of 2023.\n\nThe Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act of 2023 will encourage the capture of mine methane to be used as energy, create and support American jobs, and enhance energy security.\n\n\u201cSince my first term in Washington, I have been a strong advocate for increasing U.S. energy independence and unleashing domestic energy production,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI am grateful to CEO of CNX Resources, Nick DeIuliis, for joining our roundtable as we discussed ways we can further prioritize the development of local energy, like we have in Appalachia, rather than relying on foreign adversaries. The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act will repurpose U.S. energy, which strengthens our national security and creates more American jobs.\u201d\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller at the roundtable were Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Chuck Edwards (R-NC) along with staff from numerous Congressional offices and key industry stakeholders.\n\nBackground:\n\nCNX Resources is a natural gas company based in Pennsylvania with operations across the eastern region of the United States. Their vision includes using local production of natural gas to displace foreign oil, build new industries, and revitalize the Appalachian region.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-west-virginia-delegation-send-letter-cms-consider-treat-place-0", "Rep. Miller, West Virginia Delegation Send Letter to CMS to Consider a Treat-In-Place Model in West Virginia", "2023-09-19", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the West Virginia delegation including, Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV), and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. This letter urges Administrator Brooks-LaSure to consider a proposal of a \u201ctreat-in-place\u201d model that will support West Virginia hospitals and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers while reducing unnecessary emergency room trips for low-acuity 911 calls.\n\nThe West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) sent a proposal to CMS to support the new \u201ctreat-in-place\u201d model.\n\nClick here for full letter.\n\nOn the consideration of a \u201ctreat-in-place\u201d model proposal:\n\nWe write to you to ask you to review the proposal submitted by the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) along with a small coalition of emergency medicine physicians, EMS providers, and payers to explore a statewide, multi-payer demonstration to address the workforce challenges faced by West Virginia hospitals and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), or \u201cInnovation Center,\u201d was authorized under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and tasked with designing, implementing, and testing new health care payment models to address growing concerns about rising costs, quality of care, and inefficient spending. We feel that the proposal submitted by the coalition of providers in West Virginia warrants a closer review by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and CMMI.\n\nOn the lack of the \u201ctreat-in-place\u201d model in West Virginia rural communities:\n\nDuring the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided greater flexibility allowing EMS to treat certain conditions at the scene or transport patients to an alternative site of care. However, this flexibility appeared to have limited impact in West Virginia due to several factors such as in rural communities where there are no alternatives sites of care while in urban areas the alternatives sites were not prepared for an ambulance presenting at their facility. Beyond the CMS flexibilities, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) launched the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) voluntary, five-year payment model to provide greater flexibility for Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) beneficiaries following a 911 call. West Virginia chose not to participate in the ET3 demonstration, and one barrier noted was the requirement to transport patients to an alternative site of care. However, Kanawha County West Virginia EMS did participate in the community paramedicine model allowing EMS to provide basic services in the community.\n\nOn the impact of the \u201ctreat-in-place\u201d model:\n\nBased on preliminary data for these three conditions, about 15,000 patients sought care in West Virginia hospitals\u2019 emergency departments but were not admitted as inpatients in 2022.\n\nFurthermore, EMS 2022 data shows that symptoms of these conditions prompted 64,777 calls of which 49,061 were transported for additional care, while 4,136 were treated at the scene or released for other transportation. It is important to note that the planned EMS services for the treat-in-place option is within the current scope of practice of EMS. In addition to the services provided by EMS, part of the protocol will be to advise the patient to follow-up with their primary care provider to ensure continuity of care.\n\nIf Medicare would participate in this demonstration, West Virginia would be able to advance a statewide demonstration that all EMS providers could participate in while having the payers for approximately 75 percent of the patients that EMS treats included in the demonstration. This would be a major step forward in advancing an improved model that better utilizes limited EMS and hospital staff while ensuring quality patient care and saving approximately $3 million in unnecessary emergency room visits. Furthermore, this model could be replicated nationwide, especially in rural communities with limited health resources.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-introduce-interdiction-fentanyl-postal-mail-federal", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act", "2023-09-18", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Randy Weber (R -TX) in introducing the Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act. This bill will aim to eliminate contraband, including fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from being smuggled into Federal prison facilities through inmate postal and legal mail.\n\n\u201cThe fentanyl and opioid crises in America have devastated our communities and will continue to until we combat the flow of drugs throughout the United States,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act will prevent fentanyl from being smuggled through postal mail into federal prisons and implement better living and working conditions at these facilities. The safety of our inmates, officers, and staff is of the utmost importance as we take crucial steps to stop the drug crisis in America.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must keep fentanyl out of the hands of inmates,\u201d said Congressman Bacon. \u201cDigitizing mail has been shown to be an effective method for keeping this deadly drug away from inmates and protecting employees who are tasked with processing the mail. Neglecting this simple solution diverts resources and threatens health and safety at our prisons.\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act will demonstrate Congress\u2019 support for safer working conditions for up to 38,000 correction officers and staff and avoid unnecessary exposure to drug substances in inmate postal mail.\n\nThis bill will fund a program that will implement digital mail scanning systems in U.S. prisons.\n\nIn 2020, the first MailGuard program was successfully tested at the Federal Correctional Institution in Beckley, West Virginia.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-biden-administrations-proposed-mining-reforms-report", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposed Mining Reforms Report", "2023-09-15", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the Department of the Interior\u2019s (DOI) Interagency Working Group (IWG) proposals in the recently developed mining report that includes an 8% royalty rate, a failure to address permitting reform timelines, and the dirt tax. The proposed mining reforms undermine American energy independence, disrupt domestic energy production, and show yet another failure in the Biden administration's rush-to-green agenda.\n\n\u201cThe United States has abundant resources that should be used to promote energy production and economic growth,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Mining in other countries when we have the ability to mine cleaner and cheaper in the United States is a slap in the face to American workers. The IWG\u2019s recommendations will slow domestic mining and force us to rely more on foreign adversarial nations for the minerals we use every single day. West Virginia is full of natural resources that can stimulate jobs, improve U.S. mining capacity, and ensure our domestic energy production.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nDOI report includes 60 recommendations by the IWG, with the primary goal of reforming the General Mining Act of 1872.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-secured-3-million-funding-boone-memorial-health-and", "Rep. Miller's Statement on Secured $3 Million in Funding for Boone Memorial Health and Wellness Center", "2023-09-14", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on funding secured through the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding for Boone Memorial Hospital in Boone County. Boone Memorial Hospital received $3 million for the expansion of the new Boone Memorial Health and Wellness Center in Danville and will provide health care services to over 32,200 rural residents across Lincoln, Boone, Logan, and Kanawha counties.\n\n\u201cWhat an exciting day it is for Boone Memorial Hospital and the residents of Boone County\" said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI am pleased to have secured $3 million in funding for the improvement of Boone Memorial Health and Wellness Center. This funding will be invested in the establishment of a health clinic that will include a permanent drive-thru facility, a pharmacy, fitness center, and a community health education center. The Boone Memorial Health and Wellness Center will continue to positively impact our community and prioritizing the wellbeing of patients in rural areas of West Virginia.\u201d\n\n\"Most importantly, the Boone Memorial Health and Wellness Center will bring the same level of experience, service, and compassion patients have come to expect from BMH,\" said Boone Memorial Health CEO Virgil Underwood. \"Our partnerships with federal, state, and local governments continue to allow Boone Memorial Health to improve health equity by breaking down barriers to health care access while working to eliminate preventable health disparities. We could not be more grateful to our partners at USDA Rural Development for this significant financing, and to Congresswoman Carol Miller, Senator Joe Manchin, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito for securing $3 million in Congressionally Directed Spending. Their financial support has truly made this project possible for the residents of Southern West Virginia.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. Miller Announces $3 Million to Boone Memorial Hospital", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-clinical-laboratory-price-transparency-act-included-congressional", "Rep. Miller's Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act Included in Congressional Health Care Package", "2023-09-13", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on her Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act being included in the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. This bill includes legislation that will provide patients with healthcare price transparency and lower costs across communities in the United States.\n\n\"Unknown health care prices should not be a factor that patients are worried about when making health care decisions,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Patients should know their health care treatment prices upfront and not be surprised by sky-high bills they were unaware of. My Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act being included in the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act will allow clinical labs to publish their prices upfront, so patients are given the opportunity to make wise health care decisions. I am looking forward to the passage of this bill on the House of Representatives floor which will put our patients first.\u201d\n\n\u201cToo often, American families are unable to obtain up-front price information for basic procedures like blood draws and tests,\u201d said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). \u201cI want to thank Rep. Miller for her leadership in introducing the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act that will empower patients to comparison shop for affordable, quality lab work in their community.\u201d\n\nThe Lower Costs, More Transparency Act is introduced by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and House Education and the Workforce Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).\n\nClick here for bill text of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/op-ed-we-must-help-improve-outlook-individuals-living-chronic-kidney-disease", "Op-Ed:\u00a0We Must Help Improve the Outlook for Individuals Living with Chronic Kidney Disease", "2023-09-07", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) published an Op-Ed in Roll Call on the importance of the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act for kidney disease patients across the United States.\n\nThe Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act was recently introduced by Congresswoman Miller and Congresswoman Sewell in the House of Representatives. This bill will expand the Medicare Annual Wellness Benefit to include kidney disease screening, include support for kidney disease therapies through the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment bundle, and bolster the kidney care workforce in rural communities across the United States.\n\nWe Must Help Improve the Outlook for Individuals Living with Chronic Kidney Disease\n\nNationwide, roughly 37 million Americans \u2014 nearly five times the combined population of Alabama and West Virginia \u2014 live with chronic kidney disease. This illness, if not properly diagnosed and treated in time, can result in kidney failure. Each year, more than 130,000 Americans receive a diagnosis of kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), an irreversible condition that can be fatal. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease will result in dialysis care or a kidney transplant.\n\nThere are often no apparent symptoms of chronic kidney disease. Many of those with the condition may be unaware they have it. To address this problem, we need to expand access to prevention, education and treatment efforts that will help patients and providers more effectively recognize and treat this \u201csilent killer.\u201d\n\nThat is why we have partnered to introduce the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act (HR 5027) in the House of Representatives. If passed, this bipartisan legislation would aid the nationwide fight against chronic kidney disease by improving patient access to the most effective treatments, technology and innovations.\n\nThe most important step in this fight is prevention. Our bill would add chronic kidney disease screening to Medicare\u2019s annual wellness benefit in order to catch chronic kidney disease early. With this added protection, those who face a greater risk for kidney disease can receive screening and, in the case of a positive diagnosis, access treatments to help slow disease progression.\n\nThis bill would also help expand access to educational resources for patients, increase awareness and improve understanding of kidney disease and its symptoms. The legislation also expands the Medicare Kidney Disease Education benefit to allow dialysis providers and facilities to offer kidney education services and services for Medicare beneficiaries with stage 5 chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis.\n\nAnother major hurdle in fighting chronic kidney disease is the ongoing workforce challenges among kidney care providers. Worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce shortage in our health care system has led to significantly higher labor costs for providers. This has negatively impacted their ability to attract and retain skilled caregivers. Our legislation addresses these concerns by ensuring kidney care providers receive accurate annual payment updates that reflect the true costs of providing care.\n\nFurthermore, HR 5027 looks to ensure a viable future for the nephrology workforce by including nephrologists and nonphysician practitioners in the National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program. These efforts will develop and support a kidney care workforce pipeline as well as directly addressing the current national workforce crisis.\n\nThe Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act would incentivize innovation in kidney care. It will require Medicare to provide a long-term, sustainable payment pathway for new drugs, biologics, medical devices and other technologies that can help diagnose and treat kidney disease. It would also help to ensure Medicare Advantage plans support access to innovative therapies and treatments that are not currently covered. By expanding access to cutting-edge treatment options, these provisions will lower costs and result in better care for our nation\u2019s kidney community.\n\nWe believe that improving kidney disease prevention and education efforts as well as expanding access to innovative treatments can help turn the tide on chronic kidney disease. As this disease continues to impact the lives of tens of millions of Americans, we remain hopeful that our colleagues in Congress, on both sides of the aisle, will rally behind and help us pass this critical bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:35:26Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-confront-oecd-their-global-socialist-tax-agenda", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Confront OECD on their Global Socialist Tax Agenda", "2023-09-06", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01) traveled to France and Germany with members of the Ways and Means Committee to speak to the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) on the dangers of a global minimum tax and how it would devastate the American taxpayer. Congresswoman Miller has voiced strong opposition to this global socialist agenda negotiated by the Biden Administration.\n\nIn a meeting with the OECD, the international association coordinating the global tax deal, members of the House Ways and Means Committee made clear that countries that attempt to use the OECD global tax deal to capture American tax revenues and harm our domestic job market can expect retaliation and economic consequences.\n\n\u201cI am from southern West Virginia, and I am a small business owner and as a business owner, two things that always stand out is we want consistency\u2026for Congress, who is the tax-writing body in the U.S. government, the time to engage with this has long passed because there\u2019s very little chance that these kinds of things are going to pass until things are renegotiated and concerns are addressed. The project has gotten out of control, and that the U.S. tax base is becoming more of a golden egg to fund foreign governments\u2026 I strongly urge that the OECD puts the brakes on rushing the negotiations and to ensure either the GILTI is grandfathered in or that the guidance around the UTPR [Undertaxed Profits Rule] is drastically scaled back and the U.S. and our companies will not become a source for foreign nations who have driven away competition and innovation through their own draconian domestic policies,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nThe deal negotiated by the Biden Administration, without consulting Congress, surrenders America\u2019s sovereignty over our tax laws, gives foreign competitors like China an economic advantage, and would cause the United States to forfeit over $120 billion of tax revenue over the next decade. The Biden Administration has no constitutional authority to write U.S. tax laws, and its negotiations at the OECD would allow foreign countries to impose unfair taxes on American workers and make the United States less competitive in the global economy.\n\nMost egregiously, the \u201cUTPR surtax\u201d in OECD Pillar 2 allows foreign countries to tax U.S. businesses on profits earned in the United States, including clawing back key tax incentives like those for conducting research and innovation activities in the U.S.\n\n\u201cI am a small business owner. And as a business owner, I want fairness and I want stability,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cIf we are making suggestions or rules of how things should be done in the world, how do you know if China\u2019s going to play by the rules? Because they don\u2019t. And so, it\u2019s important to me that we are all on the same page together as we deal with this huge country that would really like to gobble all of us up.\u201d\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller on this congressional delegation is Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith (MO-08), Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11).\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-economic-impact-new-river-gorge-national-park", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Economic Impact of the New River Gorge National Park", "2023-08-29", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the 2022 National Park Visitor Spending Effects report, released by the National Park Service last week. The report highlighted the New River Gorge\u2019s generation of $9.1 million of economic output and over 1,000 new jobs for West Virginia.\n\n\u201cThe New River Gorge showcases the best of West Virginia,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"When the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act was introduced, I was confident in how the new designation would promote tourism while protecting West Virginia\u2019s abundant resources. From its natural beauty to the positive economic impact, the United States is better off having the New River Gorge as a national park.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn October 2019, Congresswoman Miller introduced the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act which would redesignate the New River Gorge National River as a National Park and Preserve.\n\nSenators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nIn December 2020, language to make the New River Gorge a national park was included in end of year funding and signed into law by President Trump, creating the 63rd national park.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-announces-5-million-grant-wastewater-project-braxton-county", "Rep. Miller Announces $5 Million Grant for Wastewater Project in Braxton County", "2023-08-28", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced a grant of $5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission and other federal and local sources for the Holly Gray Park Sanitary Sewer Extension project in Flatwoods-Canoe Run Public Service District. This project will provide new wastewater systems to 77 households in Braxton County, including an improved sewer access at the Braxton County Airport.\n\n\"Refining our wastewater systems is crucial in the development of our community and the enhancement of the quality of life for Braxton County residents,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"I am grateful to the Appalachian Regional Commission for their investment in this project and am looking forward to the improvement of new sewer system facilities across West Virginia.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nWith the Flatwoods-Canoe Run Public Service District serving over 1,276 residents, this project will improve sewer systems to 77 residences, enhance sewage facilities at the county-owned Holly Gray Park, and replace a sewer plant at the Braxton County Airport.\n\nThe Appalachian Regional Commission provided a grant worth of $2,575,000 with federal sources providing $500,000, and local sources providing $2,650,000.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-reschenthaler-launch-congressional-appalachian-caucus", "Miller, Reschenthaler Launch the Congressional Appalachian Caucus", "2023-08-17", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) in launching the Congressional Appalachian Caucus. The Appalachian Caucus will focus on energy, healthcare, transportation, and broadband policies for people who live in Appalachia and surrounding regions.\n\n\"Appalachia is a beautiful part of the United States,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cAbundant with natural resources, we supply America with energy resources, agriculture, and the hardest working people in the country. I am honored to be a co-chair of the Appalachian Caucus and advocate for better health care access, broadband, transportation, and jobs. We are a strong people and I\u2019m looking forward to this caucus bringing forth solutions and opportunities for all of Appalachia.\u201d\n\n\"I am excited to form the Appalachian Caucus and honored to lead it as co-chair in the 118th Congress,\" said Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler. \"This caucus will serve as a voice for the small towns in Appalachia who have been overlooked and left behind. I look forward to working with my colleagues to promote policies that will create jobs, strengthen families, protect senior citizens, and generate economic growth throughout the region.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nAppalachia includes 13 states and spans across 423 counties with 26.3 million residents.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carol-miller-joins-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-targeted", "Rep. Carol Miller Joins U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a Targeted Enforcement Action Operation", "2023-08-16", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a targeted enforcement action operation ride-along in Cabell County. Congresswoman Miller accompanied officers in an observational capacity as law enforcement officers conducted the operation.\n\n\u201cThe fight for the United States is not overseas or at the border, but it\u2019s right here in our communities. When Speaker McCarthy appointed me to serve on the task force to combat Mexican drug cartels, it was important to see firsthand what was happening at the front lines. Witnessing ICE and law enforcement lay their lives on the line to protect Americans every day was a humbling experience I won\u2019t soon forget. I will continue fighting to stop the flow of drugs and human trafficking that comes across the southern border every single day,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nSince her first term in Congress, Congresswoman Miller has been fighting to secure the border to prevent drugs and crime from affecting communities in the United States. She currently serves on Speaker Kevin McCarthy\u2019s (R-CA) Congressional task force targeted on combating Mexican drug cartels.\n\nCongresswoman Miller joined the Field Office Director Cammilla Wamsley for a pre-operational briefing and rode along with law enforcement to where the operation took place.\n\nBackground:\n\nLast year, Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the U.S. - Mexico border and experienced the southern border crisis. This ride along has been the second time the Congresswoman saw first-hand the devastating impact President Biden\u2019s open border is having on Americans.\n\nCongresswoman Carol Miller also joined the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) for an anti-human trafficking summit. She continues to fight for the victims of human trafficking due to an open southern border.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-tours-sites-nicholas-and-pocahontas-county", "Rep. Miller Tours Sites in Nicholas and Pocahontas County", "2023-08-09", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) went to Nicholas County and Pocahontas County to tour and visit places that are stimulating economic growth and giving back to their communities.\n\nCongresswoman Miller began the week by touring the new 911 Center in Nicholas County. This new location will provide more safety for West Virginia\u2019s more rural areas. Congresswoman Miller's office submitted a community funding request for $89,208 for this center.\n\nCongresswoman Miller visited the Patriot Guardens Apple Orchard in Summersville, West Virginia. The orchard was an abandoned mine site and has been transformed into an apple orchard, bringing more jobs to West Virginia, and utilizing the land well.\n\nCongresswoman Miller spoke at and attended the Pocahontas County Memorial Hospital\u2019s grand opening of the Joe and Peg Greenlee Rural Health Clinic. Congresswoman Miller's office submitted a community funding request totaling $1,300,000 for the Pocahontas County Memorial Hospital where more West Virginian\u2019s will have better access to quality health care.\n\nLastly, Congresswoman Miller toured the Pocahontas County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). She spoke with employees of the CVB about tourism in the area including Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center, Mon Forrest Towns, the Housing Committee, and the Broadband Council.\n\nImage\n\nRep. Carol Miller at the new 911 Center in Nicholas County\n\nImage\n\nRep. Miller Visits Patriot Guardens Apple Orchard\n\nImage\n\nRep. Miller Speaks at the Grand Opening of Greenlee Rural Health Clinic\n\nImage\n\nRep. Miller Attends Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening of Greenlee Rural Health Clinic\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-attends-ribbon-cuttings-and-visits-fresenius-kidney-care", "Rep. Miller\u00a0Attends Ribbon Cuttings' and Visits Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic in Beckley, WV", "2023-08-02", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for West Virginia University (WVU) Tech\u2019s new Rahall Congressional Archives House, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the White Oak Waterline Extension Project in White Oak, West Virginia, and visited the Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic in Beckley, West Virginia.\n\n\u201cWhat a momentous day for West Virginia,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI was honored to speak at West Virginia University\u2019s Rahall Congressional Archives House ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrate former Congressman Rahall\u2019s 38-year legacy in Congress. I also had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon for the White Oak Waterline Extension Project that will provide clean, running water to the most rural and southern communities of our state. Working on policies that help kidney disease patients receive affordable treatment is one of my priorities in Congress, so I was grateful to visit Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic that focuses on the wellbeing of kidney disease patients.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe WVU Tech Rahall Congressional Archives House commemorates Congressman Nick Rahall\u2019s 38-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives and contains collections of photos, documents, and records.\n\nThe White Oak Waterline Extension Project improves water systems to provide clean water to communities in White Oak, West Virginia. All water projects in Raleigh county are now 98% complete.\n\nFresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic is a dialysis treatment center that offers resources, consultation, and support for people with chronic kidney disease.\n\nRep. Carol Miller Speaking at the WVU Tech Rahall Congressional Archives House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\n\nRep. Carol Miller Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the White Oak Waterline Extension Project\n\nRep. Miller Visits Fresenius Kidney Care Appalachian Dialysis Clinic\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-introduce-kidney-patient-act", "Rep. Miller,\u00a0Colleagues Introduce the Kidney PATIENT Act", "2023-08-02", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Earl L. (Buddy) Carter (R-GA), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) in introducing the bipartisan Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrological Treatments (PATIENT) Act. The Kidney PATIENT Act will provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients.\n\n\u201cKidney patients should be able to access as many therapies as possible, as cost-effectively as possible,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cAccess to oral-only drugs is critical to many patients. The Kidney PATIENT Act will not only save taxpayers money but provide affordable treatment for kidney patients across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe cannot let bureaucracy get in the way of patients\u2019 health and well-being,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cAs a pharmacist, I know just how important it is for patients, especially those with kidney disease, to be able to access and afford the medicine prescribed by their doctor. This is bipartisan, it\u2019s been done before, and it will save taxpayer dollars. Let\u2019s pass this bill and stop CMS from gambling with patients\u2019 lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cPatients with complex medical conditions like End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) must have access to the medications that they need,\u201d said Congresswoman Kuster. \u201cChanges in Medicare\u2019s ESRD Prospective Payment System could create barriers to essential medications and should be delayed until it's clear that patients\u2019 access will not be impacted.\"\n\n\u201cThe Kidney PATIENT Act is key to maintaining access to oral only medications that have been proven to increase the quality of life for millions of Americans experiencing kidney disease,\" said Congresswoman Sewell. \"I am proud to be leading this bipartisan, common sense legislation and urge my colleagues to give it their full support!\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nBackground:\n\nUnless Congressional action is taken, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will move oral-only drugs into the Medicare Part B End-Stage Renal Disease (ERSD) prospective payment system in 2025, which will restrict access to medications and increase dialysis treatment costs for kidney disease patients. The Kidney PATIENT Act will delay this move until 2033 or until new therapies come to the market to ensure patients are able to access affordable medications for their health.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-visits-heritage-farm-museum-and-village-and-meets-mayor-wayne-wv", "Rep. Miller Visits the Heritage Farm Museum and Village and Meets with the Mayor of Wayne, WV", "2023-08-02", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited the Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington, West Virginia and met with the Mayor of Wayne, Danny Grace. Heritage Farm Museum and Village is a recreated 19th century village which includes recreational activities such as an adventure park, museums, animal exhibits, and artisans.\n\n\u201cThe Heritage Farm Museum and Village is among the hidden gems of our wild and wonderful state,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI had such a great time visiting West Virginia's first Smithsonian affiliated museum and am excited for the impact the Heritage Farm Museum and Village will have on our tourism industry and the prosperity of our state. It was also great to meet with the Mayor of Wayne and talk about future projects that will encourage economic development in Wayne County.\u201d\n\nRep. Miller at Heritage Farm Museum and Village\n\nRep. Miller at the Wayne Town Hall\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-estes-send-letter-treasury-secretary-biden-administrations-global-tax", "Miller, Estes Send Letter to Treasury Secretary on the Biden Administration's Global Tax Minimum Negotiations with OECD", "2023-08-01", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) and eleven of their Ways and Means Committee colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to express their concern and address the Biden Administration\u2019s global tax minimum negotiations with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).\n\nClick here to read the full letter.\n\n\"To be abundantly clear: Congress controls tax policy, not the Biden Administration,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe current tax negotiations with the OECD will effectively send American tax dollars to fund global socialist programs, instead of serving our families and funding our military. We will continue to demand Secretary Yellen stops conceding to unelected bureaucrats and undermining Congressional authority.\u201d\n\n\"Secretary Yellen and Biden negotiators have put America last as they make tax deals that undermine our sovereignty and harm the U.S. economy and jobs,\" said Congressman Estes. \"Rep. Miller and I are demanding answers and accountability from Treasury to safeguard our U.S. tax base from the disastrous tax scheme cooked up by Biden officials who, ignoring concerns from Congress, are putting the interests of foreign countries over the American people.\"\n\nThe letter has been signed by the following members of the Ways and Means Committee: Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Ron Estes (R-KS), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Blake Moore (R-UT), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Mike Carey (R-OH).\n\nOn Biden Administration\u2019s global tax negotiations with the OECD:\n\nWe write to you today to express our continued frustration and grave concerns with the Biden Administration\u2019s unprecedented and anti-America concessions throughout the OECD global tax negotiations. Rather than consult with Congress, you have chosen to go it alone, undermining American sovereignty and making commitments that you have no authority to effectuate.\n\nOn Treasury Department\u2019s failed consultation with Congress:\n\nIt is unacceptable that the Treasury Department has repeatedly failed to consult with Congress on a matter that puts at risk jobs and U.S. tax revenues. The neglect of this constitutional duty undermines the principles of transparency and democratic governance upon which our nation is built. As elected representatives and members of the Ways and Means Committee, we must vehemently protest this disregard for the checks and balances that ensure responsible decision-making and the protection of American interests.\n\nOn the impact of the negotiated global tax on Americans:\n\nWorse, you have abandoned your sworn duty to protect U.S. interests both domestically and throughout the world. At virtually every step in the negotiations process you have chosen America last. Your concessions during Pillar Two negotiations will result in U.S. companies paying more tax overall, but less to the United States. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), the U.S. fisc will lose between $56 billion and $122 billion in tax revenue if Pillar Two is adopted globally. The message that you and the Administration are sending is clear: foreign governments win, while U.S. companies and taxpayers lose.\n\nOn the economic impact of the negotiated global tax on U.S. companies:\n\nYou have ignored numerous congressional requests for estimates of the economic impacts on U.S. companies and U.S. tax collections due to reallocating profits to jurisdictions based on end market sales rather than based on where the profit is earned, as required under current law renewed most recently during the Tax Subcommittee\u2019s Hearing on Biden\u2019s Global Tax Surrender Harms American Workers and our Economy . The failure to provide these economic impact estimates can mean only one of two things. First, you are recklessly negotiating a novel global agreement of unprecedented proportions without knowing its impact on U.S. businesses, U.S. tax collections, and the U.S. economy. Alternatively, you are intentionally withholding the information from Congress. Either way, it is an egregious dereliction of your sworn obligation to confer with Congress and undermines your ability to best represent the interests of the United States and its citizens.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-introduce-build-wall-and-fight-fentanyl-act", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act", "2023-08-01", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA) in introducing the Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act. This legislation would equally dedicate assets confiscated from drug traffickers or other transnational criminal organizations by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to two separate funds to build the border wall and fight the fentanyl crisis impacting rural communities.\n\nThe two funds \u2013 which would be housed at the U.S. Department of the Treasury \u2013 are the \u201cSouthern Border Wall Fulfillment Fund\u201d and the \u201cCombating The Fentanyl Epidemic Fund.\u201d\n\nAny assets seized from the drug cartels include the proceeds from said assets upon their sale at auction.\n\n\u201cThe open southern border has brought a flood of drugs and crime that has taken too many American lives,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI am honored to cosponsor Congressman Feenstra\u2019s Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act which will ensure federal resources are allocated to build the border wall and halt the fentanyl crisis in the United States. It is long past time to secure the southern border.\u201d\n\n\u201cCriminal drug traffickers have smuggled enough fentanyl into our country to kill every man, woman, and child in the United States, and tragically, too many families know the pain of losing a loved one to this deadly crisis,\u201d said Congressman Feenstra. \u201cAs a father of four, I\u2019m proud to introduce the Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act, which will fund two separate priorities \u2013 building the border wall and supporting fentanyl treatment and recovery services \u2013 with assets confiscated from the drug cartels by our brave border patrol agents. While President Biden has failed to uphold his oath of office and secure our border, I remain committed to delivering real solutions to the border crisis by beating the drug traffickers at their own game and using their illegal financial gains to finish the border wall and support our families.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-introduce-chronic-kidney-disease-improvement-research-and", "Miller, Sewell Introduce the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act", "2023-07-31", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) in introducing the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act. This legislation will expand the Medicare Annual Wellness Benefit to include kidney disease screening, support innovative kidney therapies within the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment bundle, and encourage the kidney care workforce in rural and underserved areas.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cWest Virginia has the highest mortality rate of chronic kidney disease in the country, and I am working to change that. The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act is exactly what my constituents need,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cBeing on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, I\u2019m focused on legislation that will benefit the health and wellbeing of my state. This bill will provide the necessary resources and affordable access to treatment for patients suffering with chronic kidney disease in communities across West Virginia and the country. This is the first step in preventing the \u2018silent killer\u2019 from taking more American lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cTens of millions of Americans are impacted by kidney disease,\u201d said Congresswoman Sewell. \u201cFor too many Alabamians, its negative health effects are accompanied by financial challenges and barriers to receiving care. Increasing access to quality, affordable health care continues to be one of my top priorities in Congress, and I\u2019m so proud to introduce the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act with Congresswoman Miller. This legislation will make critical improvements to the way patients with kidney disease, especially those in underserved communities, access and receive care.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom expanding prevention and education resources to encouraging the development of breakthrough technologies and treatments, the Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act sets the stage for the future of kidney care,\u201d said John P. Butler, Chair of Kidney Care Partners (KCP). \u201cWe thank Representatives Miller and Sewell for their bipartisan leadership in introducing this important bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s long been clear that Americans battling kidney disease deserve more from our healthcare system\u201d said LaVarne Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Kidney Fund (AKF). \u201cThe Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act will help ensure that all Americans have equitable access to the health services they need and deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis legislation is a significant step forward in improving our nation\u2019s kidney care system,\u201d said Lori Hartwell, Founder and President of the Renal Support Network (RSN). \u201cTogether, in supporting this bill, we can pave the way for improved treatments, breakthroughs, and provide hope for people living with kidney disease.\u201d\n\n\u201cEven with Medicare coverage, out-of-pocket copays and deductibles can add up to roughly $18,000 per dialysis patient,\u201d said Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., Chief Executive Officer, Dialysis Patient Citizens. \u201cThankfully, this bill will allow all ESRD Medicare beneficiaries access to Medigap policies regardless of age \u2013 a key policy change that will offer significant financial relief for Medicare beneficiaries receiving life-saving dialysis treatments.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nChronic kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in West Virginia.\n\nAccording to the Centers and Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults (14%) are estimated to have chronic kidney disease - 9 out of 10 of those adults don\u2019t know they have chronic kidney disease.\n\nIn 2019, treating Medicare beneficiaries with chronic kidney disease cost $87.2 billion, and treating people with End Stage Renal Disease cost an additional $37.3 billion.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-cpac-anti-human-trafficking-summit", "Rep. Miller Joins CPAC Anti-Human Trafficking Summit", "2023-07-31", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) for an anti human trafficking summit. Remarks as prepared are below.\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Miller speak on the panel.\n\nThank you for having me today. This is a sobering topic, but not one we should shy away from.\n\nAmericans are well aware of the broader crisis at the southern border. The media and politicians are quick to highlight the flood of illegal drugs and illegal immigrants into the United States, but the evil of human trafficking is often overlooked.\n\nIt\u2019s nearly impossible to know the exact statistics of human trafficking. Mexican cartels have found that trafficking people is actually more profitable than drug smuggling.\n\nThink of the moral repercussions that the open southern border has. Parents are lured to America with the false promise of a better life. They figure that to give them the American dream, they sell their children to the cartels who will transport them to the states, but those children are often trafficked and forced into slave labor and sex slavery.\n\nThe American dream becomes a never-ending nightmare for these children.\n\nHouse Republicans see the layers of devastation happening at the southern border and I have seen it first-hand.\n\nI have travelled on Congressional delegation trips to the Border, to Mexico, and to several other Latin American countries. What I learned on all these trips is how important a range of U.S. policies is to protecting women and girls.\n\nFrom trade policy to border policy, we must use our full range of options to stop the horror of human trafficking.\n\nSpeaker McCarthy formed the \u2018Combatting Mexican Cartels\u2019 taskforce to put legislative solutions in place that will restore integrity back to Americas borders. I am proud to serve on this task force.\n\nAs the taskforce meets and gathers information, it becomes clearer and clearer that human trafficking is a massive problem that will continue to get worse until we take power away from the cartels. By the end of the year, we will suggest policy solutions to many of these issues that can quickly pass Congress and be signed into law.\n\nWe also know that one of our best tools in fighting this crisis is working well with the Mexican government. We want the same results: for the cartels to be disbanded and for these criminal and evil acts to stop.\n\nAn argument I often hear from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle is that closing the southern border is immoral. To that I say, because of the failed border policies from the Biden Administration, more people are dying, and children are being trafficked as a direct result of these policies.\n\nI am confident the taskforce will produce legislation and results that will protect the innocent from the horrors of the cartels. As a mother, grandmother, and American, this is one of my top priorities in congress.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller has been appointed by Speaker McCarthy to the Combatting Mexican Cartels taskforce where legislation is produced to prevent drug cartels from entering the United States and keeping Americans safe from crime and illegal drug substances due to an open southern border.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-introduces-rural-jobs-act", "Rep. Miller Introduces the Rural Jobs Act", "2023-07-27", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Jobs Act which will create a focused New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation of $1 billion over the years of 2023 and 2024 for impoverished rural communities in America.\n\n\u201cWith the largest city in West Virginia qualifying as a Rural Jobs Zone, I know how impactful the Rural Jobs Act will be on Americans in rural communities,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThis bill will create jobs and opportunities for rural Americans through a tax credit which will boost investment through public-private partnerships in the communities that need it most. Americans who don\u2019t live in big cities are often neglected, but with this bill, rural communities become a priority. I am honored to lead on this legislation and fight for resources for all Americans, regardless of where they live.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe New Market Tax Credit is a lifeline for rural communities across the country and right here in Alabama\u2019s 7th District, spurring much needed investment and creating good-paying jobs in regions that need them most,\u201d Representative Sewell said. \u201cBy expanding the NMTC, the Rural Jobs Act recognizes the promise and the potential of some of our most underserved communities, which is why I am proud to serve as the Democratic lead as we introduce this critical legislation. This is one more step toward ensuring that our rural, underserved communities in the Black Belt and throughout Alabama are not left behind.\u201d\n\nThis legislation has been previously introduced by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL), Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Mark Warner (D-VA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mike Braun (R-IN), and John Boozman (R-AR) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Rural Jobs Act will require that at least 25% of Rural Jobs Zone investments are being made in counties with persistent poverty and high rural migration.\n\nA city or town with a population of less than 50,000 people and isn\u2019t near an urbanized area is considered as a Rural Jobs Zone. The largest city in West Virginia consists of 48,000 people.\n\nRural Jobs Zone investments will be allocated into investment projects to improve rural communities and strengthen the rural economy.\n\nClick here for bill text.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-supreme-court-ruling-favor-mvp", "Rep. Miller's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of MVP", "2023-07-27", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "July 27, 2023\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement after Chief Justice Roberts vacated stays issued by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline will now resume without delay.\n\n\u201cAll three branches of government agree: the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is legal and must be finished immediately,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"The American people are tired of politics interfering with domestic energy production in the name of climate change, and I am looking forward to Mountain Valley Pipeline\u2019s swift completion which will lower energy costs and provide jobs across West Virginia.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller has led efforts to ensure the Mountain Valley Pipeline is completed. Most recently, Congresswoman Miller, along with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Alex Mooney (R-WV) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and five other members of Congress filed an amicus brief on restarting Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction, regardless of the fourth circuit court\u2019s baseless blocking of the pipeline. Congresswoman Miller played a crucial role in including the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline into the Fiscal Responsibility Act and introducing the Completing American Pipelines Act in March of 2023.\n\nWith inflation and American natural gas prices at record highs, the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to West Virginia without raising taxes and send strong signals to global energy markets that the United States is a stable energy producer.\n\nThe pipeline will provide up to 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations to consumers in North Carolina and South Carolina within months of this legislation being signed into law.\n\nThe Mountain Valley Pipeline will sustain about 5,800 jobs and $5.9 billion in economic activity in West Virginia and Virginia while bringing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to West Virginia, without raising taxes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-introduces-clinical-laboratory-price-transparency-act", "Rep. Miller Introduces the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act", "2023-07-25", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act which will provide patients with clear price transparency when making health care decisions regarding clinical laboratory tests. This bill will require clinical labs to publish their health care prices and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to monitor compliance.\n\n\"Unknown health care prices should not be a factor patients are worried about when making health care decisions,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Patients should know their health care treatment prices upfront and not be surprised by sky-high bills they didn't know they would be getting charged for. This legislation provides price transparency for patients when considering basic lab tests and ensures the patients is in control of their health care decisions and wellbeing.\"\n\n\u201cToo often, American families are unable to obtain up-front price information for basic procedures like blood draws and tests,\u201d said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). \u201cI want to thank Rep. Miller for her leadership in introducing the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act that will empower patients to comparison shop for affordable, quality lab work in their community.\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act will require labs, effective January 1, 2025, under Medicare to publish their health care prices, require CMS to provide standard reporting formats for providers to use, and ensure CMS specifies the services to which transparency will apply while monitoring compliance.\n\nThis legislation will be included in a larger price transparency package to be marked-up by the Ways and Means Committee on July 26th, 2023.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meets-organizations-charleston-wv", "Rep. Miller Meets with Organizations in Charleston, WV", "2023-07-25", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spent the day meeting with constituents in Charleston, West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller joined a roundtable with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, read to the Charleston Boys and Girls Club, and met with the Charleston Job Corps Center.\n\n\"What a great day in Charleston. I enjoyed meeting with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Charleston Boys and Girls Club, and the Charleston Job Corps Center,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe future of West Virginia is bright, and it\u2019s so important to continue to invest in our state's capital. The Charleston Job Corps Center builds the next generation of leaders through trainings and programs which set students up for future success. Leading a business focused roundtable with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and touring the Charleston Job Corps Center showed me once again that when our community comes together, West Virginia continues to prosper.\"\n\nRep. Carol Miller with the Charleston Boys and Girls Club in Charleston District Office\n\nRep. Carol Miller leading roundtable with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce\n\nRep. Carol Miller touring the Charleston Job Corps Center", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-quiet-new-way-biden-wants-tax-you", "ICYMI: The Quiet New Way Biden Wants to Tax You", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) published an Op-Ed in Fox News on the global minimum tax regime that the Biden Administration has negotiated through the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) which will surrender American tax dollars to foreign countries. Congresswoman Miller highlights how these failed negotiations hurt American taxpayers and the economic development of U.S. businesses by ceding our economy to global socialism.\n\nOp-Ed: The Quiet New Way Biden Wants to Tax You\n\nIt\u2019s been said that there are two things certain in life: death and taxes. With Joe Biden as President of the United States, you can also be sure that you will be paying more than your fair share of the taxes you owe. Americans have already been crushed by inflation caused by the Biden Administration. But now, they want to add fuel to the fire by giving American taxes to foreign countries, raising costs for Americans, and sticking us with the bill for funding a global socialist agenda.\n\nOver the past 2 years, President Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have negotiated a global minimum tax through the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). This organization surrenders America\u2019s sovereignty over our tax code and allows foreign countries to take our taxes that were meant for our own essential programs and military. In short, Biden and Yellen were failures in their tax negotiations. Now Republicans in Congress must clean up their mess.\n\nAt a time when the United States is actively vying to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy, allowing American businesses to be subjected to mandatory foreign taxes that would pay for woke, green policies in other countries are irrational and absurd.\n\n\u201cGlobalists\u201d will tell you this is better for the American economy. They are wrong.\n\nThe Founding Fathers purposely entrusted Congress with developing our country\u2019s tax code. We will not cede that authority to unelected global bureaucrats, as President Biden wants to do. As our debt crisis is looming, the United States should be focused on putting money back into our economy, instead of funding other countries pet projects. I can guarantee that as long as Republicans have the majority, we will never approve of Biden\u2019s terrible deal.\n\nWith the failure of the current negotiations with the OECD, the United States economic standing was drastically weakened. China is laughing at our weak leadership for subjecting our own people to global socialism. While the Biden Administration continues virtue signaling through misguided policy making, America falls further behind our adversaries.\n\nUntil last year, the United States was the only country in the world with a global minimum tax. Here at home, U.S. Corporations already face a 21% tax rate. Congress has a long history of using the tax code to incentivize certain behavior from businesses and individuals. We cannot give up our right to use the tax code to promote our own interests. If we force businesses to pay taxes to other countries, America\u2019s economy will shrink while other countries will grow.\n\nAll 25 Republicans of the Ways and Means Committee sponsored the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act. This bill requires the Treasury Department to identify taxes enacted by foreign countries that attack U.S. businesses, like the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR). The UTPR\u2019s goal is to force countries to enact the OECD plan for global socialism and collect more tax dollars from American businesses. The OECD is actively working against American interests, even while the United States funds 20% of its yearly budget. Republicans in Congress have promised to end all funding for the OECD if it continues along this dangerous path.\n\nWhy does the Biden Administration insist on increasing taxes for the American people?\n\nIn a previous Ways and Means Committee hearing, I warned that any country that has implemented the UTPR will suffer the consequences. As history as shown, American\u2019s don\u2019t take kindly to taxes by foreign countries. We will continue to fight against the OECD\u2019s socialists\u2019 policies that take money illegally from American taxpayers.\n\nIllegal taxation from countries that claim to be our closest allies violates numerous treaties and international norms. Unnecessary taxation is theft. The Ways and Means committee will implement a needed check on the Biden Administration to stop them from taking more tax dollars and giving them to foreign countries. I will continue to fight for the America First agenda.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-cosponsors-legislation-focuses-hospitals-rural-america", "Rep. Miller Cosponsors Legislation that Focuses on Hospitals in Rural America.", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and 21 of their colleagues in co-sponsoring the bipartisan Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act which will provide support to hospitals in rural America. This bill will make permanent a program under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance for rural hospitals to help prevent closures, strengthens essential healthcare services in rural communities, and improves financial and operational performance.\n\n\u201cHospitals, health care workers, and patients in rural West Virginia deserve the same benefits and assistance like any other hospital across the United States,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cBipartisan bills such as this make sure hospitals are provided with the resources they need to deliver the best care for patients in rural communities. Keeping our rural hospitals open ensures access to health care services for all Americans and is my number one priority in Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom my career as a physician and my experience growing up in West Texas, I understand the importance of rural health care. While rural America faces many challenges, health care must be immediately addressed,\u201d said Congressman Jackson. \u201cThe rural hospital closure crisis continues to intensify with more than 500 rural hospitals nationwide vulnerable to closures soon, and Texas\u2019 Thirteenth Congressional District is home to more rural hospitals than any other district in the state. My district has seen first-hand the challenges faced by rural hospitals, with Bowie Hospital closing in 2020 and Chillicothe Hospital closing in 2019. Programs like the one created by the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act are vital to ensuring rural America continues to have access to quality care, which is why I am proud to introduce this legislation along with Congressman Kilmer to help prevent rural hospitals from shutting their doors and ensure that rural communities have access to the care they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cHaving been born and raised on the Olympic Peninsula, I grew up a long way from the most well-equipped hospitals in Seattle. But no matter who you are or where you\u2019re from, you ought to be able to find quality health care close to home,\u201d said Congressman Kilmer. \u201cIt's time for Congress to step up and make sure folks in rural America can get medical help without traveling far from home and without going broke. The bipartisan Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act is about keeping facilities like Olympic Medical Center and Jefferson Healthcare and others up and running. And it\u2019s about improving care in rural America where the need is greatest.\u201d\n\nJoining Representatives Miller, Jackson, and Kilmer are Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Jerry Carl (R-AL), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Tracey Mann (R-KS), Susan Wild (D-PA), Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Val T. Hoyle (D-OR), Brittany Petersen (D-CO), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), August Pfluger (R-TX), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Donald Davis (D-NC), and David Trone (D-MD).\n\nClick here for bill text.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-its-utmost-importance-we-stop-oecds-forced-march-socialism", "Rep. Miller: \"It's of the Utmost Importance that We Stop the OECD's Forced March to Socialism.\"", "2023-07-20", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned a panel of witnesses in a Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee hearing on the impact on American companies if the global minimum tax was to take effect. She highlighted the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to negotiate on behalf of the American taxpayer and how foreign governments will be profiting off American tax dollars.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nCongresswoman Miller began by asking how the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) would impact American companies.\n\n\u201cIt's of the utmost importance that we stopped the OECD's forced march to socialism. I appreciate the opportunity to talk to our expert witnesses here today on how the Biden administration has failed the American people and attempted to abdicate key congressional responsibilities to unelected global bureaucrats who do not have our best interest in their heart in the slightest, said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cMs. Herzfeld, have experts warn the UTPR may violate the terms of bilateral tax treaties?\u201d\n\n\u201cYes, they have,\u201d responded Ms. Herzfeld, Professor of Tax Practice, University of Florida Levin College of Law.\n\n\u201cCould you describe just how foreign governments could tax U.S. based companies under UTPR?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cUTPR looks at every company multinational operates and it says \u2018to the extent that anywhere in the world a company is not paying a 15% rate, then other countries have the right to tax that income and it includes also the parent company's income,\" continued Ms. Herzfeld. \"So it means that if because of credits or other incentives, a U.S. company is not paying a 15% rate in the U.S. Other countries have the right to tax that income. Taxing another jurisdictions income is a treaty violation.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Miller proceeded to ask more about how the global minimum tax would hurt the American economy.\n\n\u201cThe OECD arrangement doesn't stop countries from competing to attract business, investment, and jobs. It just makes the current U.S. system less competitive. What makes this agreement as currently written so lopsided against the U.S. system, and what tools will countries use to compete if it is implemented?\u201d asked Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cI think that agreement shifts competition from tax rates which ultimately reduce economic inefficiencies. There's already been reporting of countries saying they\u2019re going to compensate their largest businesses by passing on direct subsidies to compensate for the higher tax rates,\u201d Mr. Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies, CATO Institute responded. \u201cAnd this just opens up a whole world of cronyism [and] corruption that comes along with attaching specific payments to specific companies and the lobbying that goes on behind it.\u201d\n\n\u201cWould you consider that all these subsidies and incentives is a type of global socialism? Why would the United States negotiate our right to be a capitalist country? This doesn't make sense to me,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cIt doesn't make sense to me either. It certainly incentivizes more government involvement in business decisions than simply lower tax rates,\u201d responded Mr. Michel.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-capito-mooney-lead-amicus-brief-restarting-mountain-valley-pipeline-1", "Miller, Capito, Mooney Lead Amicus Brief on Restarting Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 West Virginia Republicans Congresswoman Carol Miller, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, and Congressman Alex Mooney joined Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and 5 of their colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Mountain Valley Pipeline\u2019s completion.\n\nOn July 11, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit again halted construction of the 303-mile pipeline, which is nearly 95% complete, despite Congress and the President's explicit approval of the project through the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission green-lighted the construction on July 9, 2023.\n\nIf completed, this pipeline will help reduce energy costs for hardworking Americans in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. It will also stimulate the economies of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia with thousands of construction jobs, millions in royalties to landowners (including $150 million per year for Pennsylvania), and direct investments into rural communities.\n\n\u201cBecause of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Mountain Valley Pipeline will be completed. The Fourth Circuit no longer has any jurisdiction over the Mountain Valley Pipeline and Republicans are fighting back,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"While it is unfortunate that this amicus brief and case are necessary, I look forward to the Supreme Court coming to a swift decision confirming Congress\u2019 intent to increase domestic energy production, particularly in West Virginia. I continue to encourage the parties involved with construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to ignore the fourth circuit and complete production as scheduled.\"\n\n\u201cBy filing this amicus brief, my colleagues and I are speaking directly to the Supreme Court, urging them to uphold the clear intent of the language we included in the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden,\" said Senator Capito. \"Unfortunately, activist judges on the Fourth Circuit and radical environmental groups will stop at nothing to delay the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and it\u2019s necessary to once again fight for the completion of this critical, job-creating energy project.\"\n\n\u201cLiberal activist lawsuits and bureaucratic red tape have long held up the Mountain Valley Pipeline, despite the project already clearing several agency permitting hurdles. Congress was clear when it said that judicial review of the Mountain Valley Pipeline was over,\" said Congressman Mooney. \"This pipeline is as much about West Virginia jobs as it is about American energy independence. The Supreme Court should recognize that Congress already resolved this matter.\"\n\n\u201cThe Fourth Circuit judges are not supreme rulers and lawful orders issued by the legislative and executive branches must be followed,\" said Congressman Reschenthaler. \"Congress was well within its power to restart the Mountain Valley Pipeline construction and usher in a new era of energy independence for the region. Instead of halting the pipeline, I urge the Supreme Court to plug up the ludicrous activism seeping out of the lower court so American families can enjoy lower energy costs, substantial land royalties, and most importantly \u2013 law and order in America.\"\n\nSean Moran, Shareholder & Oil and Gas Practice Group Leader, Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney: \u201cBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to have assisted members of Congress on this important issue before the U.S. Supreme Court. Infrastructure is critical to the production of clean, low cost energy and to creating jobs and keeping utility bills low for consumers.\u201d\n\nJoining Miller, Capito, Mooney, and Reschenthaler in this effort are Representatives Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Bill Johnson (R-OH), John Joyce (R-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Dan Meuser (R-PA).\n\nFull text of the brief is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-launch-bipartisan-congressional-friends-ecuador-caucus-0", "Miller, Sewell Launch Bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ecuador Caucus", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) launched the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ecuador Caucus. Congresswoman Miller and Congresswoman Sewell serve as co-chairs of the Friends of Ecuador Caucus.\n\nThe mission of the Friends of Ecuador Caucus is to advocate for policies that focus and encourage strengthening the bilateral relationship between Ecuador and the United States.\n\nCongresswoman Miller spoke at the celebratory event for the launching of the Friends of Ecuador Caucus. Joining Representatives Miller and Sewell in the caucus are Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Linda Sanchez (D-CA).\n\n\"I am honored to be a co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ecuador Caucus,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"For many years, Ecuador has been a crucial ally to the United States through our shared values in promoting trade and democracy. The Friends of Ecuador Caucus will work on policies that strengthen and improve the partnership between the two countries through trade and economic development. It is critical we continue to support and recognize the importance of U.S. - Ecuador relations. Thank you to my co-chair Rep. Sewell, along with Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Meeks for their unwavering support of Ecuador.\"\n\n\u201cI am thrilled to be launching and co-chairing the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Ecuador Caucus with my colleague Rep. Carol Miller,\" said Congresswoman Sewell. \"Ecuador is a great ally of the United States and a critical trading partner with a shared focus on the importance of democracy and economic development. I look forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen the relationship between our two nations.\"\n\n\u201cEcuador is a strong ally of the United States. We share many commonalities, but most importantly, we share interests and values,\u201d said Ecuadorian Ambassador Ivonne A-Baki. \u201cI am very glad that the bilateral relation continues to strengthen with the creation of the bipartisan Friends of Ecuador Caucus. I want to express my gratitude to the Caucus co-chairs, Representatives Carol Miller and Terri Sewell for their leadership and support and to the Members of the Caucus who continue to advocate for a stronger bilateral relation. I strongly believe this Caucus will be a successful forum to advance policies and legislation that further bring our two countries together.\u201d\n\n\u201cEcuador is one of the U.S.\u2019s most critical partners in Latin America and I am pleased to join Congress\u2019s first ever caucus aimed at deepening this important relationship,\" said Chairman McCaul. \"From combating the malign influence of foreign adversaries to promoting regional stability, Ecuador has increasingly been a steadfast and reliable counterpart. The U.S. must deepen cooperation with our regional partner and this caucus will serve as a key forum to lead Congressional efforts.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nEcuador has been an ally to the United States for many years with a shared focus on democracy, trade relations, and social policies.\n\nSince 2021 bilateral trade has grown from $5.1 million to $7.4 million in 2022, with a growing rate of 44% year-on-year. Import of U.S. products in Ecuador has grown by 56% per year.\n\nAs of December 2022, the U.S. - Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 became law which governs economic and trade relations, encourages economic development, fights negative foreign influence and corruption, and strengthens democracy focused governance.\n\nThis month, the United States and Ecuador agreed to their first bilateral Defense Working Group that will focus on bilateral defense cooperation between countries.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-introduce-unfair-tax-prevention-act", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Unfair Tax Prevention Act", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and eight other colleagues in the introduction of the Unfair Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will prevent U.S. jobs and tax revenues from being surrendered to foreign governments through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\u2019s Pillar 2 also known as the Under Taxed Profit Rule (UTPR) surtax.\n\nIf foreign countries issue the UTPR surtax on American businesses and taxpayers, under the Unfair Tax Prevention Act the United States will impose reciprocal tax measures on the foreign country for as long as the unnecessary UTPR surtax remains in place.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\"Republicans in Congress reject the premise that foreign governments and organizations should be dictating how Americans are taxed in America,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"As I\u2019ve previously warned, countries that implement the UTPR will feel the repercussions of their bad tax policies. The Unfair Tax Prevention Act stands up for American businesses and tax payers by ensuring companies from country\u2019s that target U.S. businesses will feel the pain more than ours do.\"\n\n\u201cAfter repeated objections from policymakers, including myself, and business leaders, the Biden administration has negotiated a deal with the OECD that has a disproportionately negative effect on the United States and our economic competitiveness,\u201d said Congressman Estes. \u201cBuilding on the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act, introduced by Ways and Means Republicans, this legislation protects the U.S. tax base from unfair extraterritorial taxes by foreign countries \u2013 and imposes stiff penalties on those countries if they implement them. It\u2019s time for the OECD and foreign countries to abandon the UTPR surtax and its fundamental flaws.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongressional Republicans are not going to turn a blind eye to other countries \u2013 emboldened by the Biden Administration's dangerous and misguided policies \u2013 targeting U.S. companies with higher taxes that will destroy U.S. jobs and steal U.S. revenues,\u201d said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Smith. \u201cNor will we allow foreign entities \u2013 including companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party \u2013 to exploit those circumstances to gain an unfair competitive advantage against American workers and job creators. It is particularly shameful that the deal the Biden Administration has cut at the OECD does nothing to hold China accountable or ensure it will not cheat under this new global tax scheme. This week\u2019s announcement by the OECD that it\u2019s delaying the deadline for implementation is a clear sign that other countries are realizing that while the Biden Administration may be interested in colluding with them to raise taxes on American businesses, the Congress that actually writes tax law in our country is not on board. This legislation is the next and necessary step to defend American sovereignty and jobs from the Biden Administration\u2019s global tax surrender.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Miller was joined by the following Members in the introduction of the Unfair Tax Prevention Act: Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Rep. MIchelle Steel (R-CA), and Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT).\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Unfair Tax Prevention Act -", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/treasury-official-cant-clarify-biden-administrations-position-socialism", "Treasury Official Can\u2019t Clarify the Biden Administration\u2019s Position on Socialism", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned Michael Plowgian, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs, Department of Treasury. Congresswoman Miller has been outspoken about the global socialist agenda and when questioning a treasury official on the Biden Administration\u2019s position on socialism, he could not answer.\n\nClick here for full clip.\n\nRep. Miller started out by highlighting the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to negotiate productive policy with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and how that negatively impacts the American taxpayer.\n\n\"I am really incredibly disappointed and quite frankly, disgusted by the Biden administration's abject failure to negotiate in America's best interests at the OECD. In my view, you and your colleagues have completely failed your fiduciary responsibility to the American taxpayers, American workers and American companies\u2026 It\u2019s reprehensible and downright outrageous. It's very hard for me to believe. The American people empower you to negotiate on their behalf, and instead you've surrendered to global socialist tax scheme that will ultimately make America poorer and less competitive, placing our children and grandchildren, our children and our grandchildren, their future at risk, not to mention that you've denigrated our nation's status as a beacon of strength, democracy, and capitalism in an increasingly dangerous world.\"\n\nCongresswoman Miller proceeded to ask: \u201cDo you consider socialism to be a key goal of the Biden administration?\"\n\nMr. Plowigan could not answer.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nCongresswoman Miller responded by laying out the facts on how the OECD and their global socialism policies would devastate the American economy.\n\n\"The OECD tax project is a thinly veiled attempt to neuter the US economy and drive America into the arms of global socialism. Europe's economy struggles to adapt to the modern world. And these countries aim to capture our U.S. dollars to fund their socialist programs and government handouts. So, I'm just really concerned while the OECD proposed deal would protect refundable tax credits, also known as direct subsidy. Most U.S. tax credits are not refundable and for good reason.\"\n\nCongresswoman Miller concluded by reminding the treasury official the Administration\u2019s role in tax and trade negotiations.\n\n\"The US is the most innovative nation on the planet and we attracted best and brightest to start and grow their businesses here. We do not need direct government checks payable to industry. Nor should we offer them. Many countries in Europe don't prize innovation or competitiveness like we do and that's why so many of them come to the United States. So these countries have the sovereign right to determine their own tax code, incentive structures and national agendas. They do not have the right to try and fund themselves with U.S. tax dollars, no matter what the Treasury Department might think.\n\nCongress writes the rules. The administration administers them.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-passage-fy24-ndaa-house-representatives", "Rep. Miller Statement on the Passage of the FY24 NDAA in the House of Representatives", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cThe passage of the NDAA demonstrates that House Republicans are continuing to deliver on our commitment to keep the United States safe,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cAs our service members make sacrifices protecting the United States\u2019 national security, it\u2019s crucial that we continue to strengthen and improve our defense, instead of enacting a woke agenda in our military. Our national security should not be compromised by radical ideals that have nothing to do with protecting the United States. This legislation puts Americans first.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe FY24 NDAA prioritizes United States national defense, supports service members, and prevents radical woke ideology in the military. This legislation will also include an increase in pay, improve housing for service members, access to healthcare for U.S. service members, and provide resources to protect the United States from foreign adversaries.\n\nFY24 NDAA -\n\nCost Savings and Reforms: Saves $40 billion of taxpayer's money.\n\nService members Pay and Benefits: Provides a 5.2% increase in pay for service members, making it the largest pay raise in over 20 years.\n\nDeterrence: Increases funding to enhance United States deterrence and defense in the Indo-Pacific region as well as the innovation of new technologies.\n\nStrengthens Homeland Defense and Prevents CCP Espionage: Requires the Department of Defense to be laser focused on countering rising threats from the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nSupports Taiwan and Pacific Allies: This legislation reaffirms U.S. defense support for Taiwan and prevents Chinese influence operations.\n\nOversight: Increases oversight on Ukraine security assistance.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-task-force-combat-mexican-drug-cartels", "Rep. Miller Joins Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels", "2023-07-06", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and 16 of their colleagues on a Congressional task force targeted on combating Mexican drug cartels. This task force will work to create policies that will prevent drug cartel operations from crossing southern borders and keep United States communities safe from crime, fentanyl, and other drug substances.\n\n\"West Virginia has experienced first hand the devastation fentanyl has on communities,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Being on the task force to combat Mexican cartels is something I do not take lightly. This is the start of cutting off these deadly drugs off at the source and beating the crisis at the Southern border. I thank Speaker McCarthy and Congressman Crenshaw for their leadership and vigilance in protecting our country from cartels that want to destroy the United States.\"\n\n\u201cI am proud to be leading this Congressional task force specifically focused on neutralizing the Mexican drug cartels,\u201d said Congressman Dan Crenshaw. \u201cThe cartels have operational control over our southern border, facilitate and take advantage of our immigration crisis, and are killing tens of thousands of Americans every year with fentanyl. Until now, Congress has not taken this threat seriously nor have we shown the American people that we have a plan to deal with these transnational criminal organizations. This task force will rectify that by fully investigating cartel activity, producing policy recommendations, educating the American public, and bringing legislation to the House floor to wholistically target the drug cartels so they can no longer threaten our safety and sovereignty. I applaud Speaker McCarthy for recognizing the severity of this issue and thank him for the opportunity to lead this task force.\u201d\n\nJoining Representatives Miller and Crenshaw are Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-03), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), Brian Babin (R-TX-36), Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Michael Waltz (R-FL-06), August Pfluger (R-TX-11), Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15), and Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY-04).\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller traveled to Del Rio, Texas in March of 2022 and saw first-hand the crisis at the southern border.\n\nCongresswoman Miller is an original cosponsor of the HALT Fentanyl Act which will make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent.\n\nCongresswoman Miller has spoken of her support for securing the southern border and preventing fentanyl and other drugs from entering into the United States.\n\nCongresswoman Miller also joined her colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden to take executive action on fentanyl crossing the southern border.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-speaks-jobs-west-virginia-graduates-program", "Congresswoman Miller Speaks at Jobs for West Virginia Graduates Program", "2023-06-30", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "June 30, 2023\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce to meet with students who are participating in the Jobs for West Virginia Graduates program. Congresswoman Miller secured Community Project Funding for this project in the Fiscal Year 2023 funding worth $200,000.\n\n\u201cBeing able to interact with these young students was fruitful. I encouraged them to be bold and not be afraid to take a chance in approaching their future,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"It is important we invest in West Virginia\u2019s children, so they want to be part of West Virginia\u2019s economic success. Providing the resources our children need brings the opportunity for hard working West Virginians to be successful. We want our kids to stay here and to flourish.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nJobs for West Virginia\u2019s Graduates is a non-profit program for high school students facing challenges to their success.\n\nThe mission is to help students find post-graduation success in employment, post-secondary education, or the military.\n\nJobs for West Virginia\u2019s Graduates uses the proven strategies created by Jobs for America\u2019s Graduates and has a 96% graduation rate and 78% job placement success rate.\n\nJobs for West Virginia Graduates is in its second year of operations. The program is currently active in all Logan and McDowell County high schools and is serving 300 students.\n\nIn 2023-2024, JWVG will be expanding to three additional counties and will serve an additional 300 students.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-meets-glenville-state-university-faculty-and-gilmer-county", "Rep. Miller Meets with Glenville State University Faculty and Gilmer County Commission Officials", "2023-06-29", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited Gilmer County and met with the with the Glenville State University President and faculty as well as the Gilmer County Commission officials. During the commission meeting, Congresswoman Miller discussed new renovation proposals for the Gilmer County Courthouse.\n\n\"Glenville State University and Gilmer County Commission are two great examples of how a community should work together,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cAs Glenville State University faculty and the Commission Courthouse continue to be a resource for students, families, and residents of Gilmer County, I will continue working with the federal government on policies that prioritize the people of West Virginia.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-western-caucus-members-send-letter-epa-extension-comment-period-new", "Miller, Western Caucus Members Send Letter to the EPA on Extension of Comment Period for the New Carbon Rule", "2023-06-27", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined a group of Congressional Western Caucus members in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The letter urges the EPA to provide a 120-day extension for the comment period and to facilitate public hearings for areas affected by the proposed regulations in the New Carbon Rule.\n\nCongresswoman Miller introduced the Protect our Power Plants Act (POPP) with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) which will prevent the EPA from imposing rules that will lead to the closure of coal- and gas-fired power plants.\n\nClick here to read the full letter.\n\nOn the limited public engagement in the rulemaking process for the New Carbon Rule:\n\n\u201cWe write to express our deep concerns regarding the limited opportunities for public engagement in the rulemaking process for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Carbon Rule, as published in the Federal Register last month. The proposal introduces new legal interpretations and presents sweeping claims about the future of technologies and infrastructure used in powering our electric grid. However, the drafted proposal appears to exceed the EPA's statutory limits under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, as clearly articulated by the Supreme Court in West Virginia v. EPA.\u201d\n\nOn urging the EPA to provide a 120-day extension to the comment period:\n\n\u201cAs representatives of the coal industry and the communities it supports, we firmly believe that the voices of our constituents deserve to be heard and valued throughout the rulemaking process. We therefore strongly urge the EPA to extend the comment period by at least 120 days after August 8, 2023 to allow for the necessary legal, economic, technical, and grid analyses to be conducted. It is crucial to fully understand the potential legal and practical issues, assess the ongoing EPA power sector dockets, and heed the warning signs that inadequate consideration of these factors could result in irreversible and tragic consequences.\u201d\n\nOn EPA\u2019s decision to limit public input on the New Carbon Rule:\n\n\u201cThe Agency's decision to severely limit opportunities for public input, particularly in comparison to previous power sector rulemakings, is deeply concerning. The EPA's New Carbon Rule represents a substantial effort with far-reaching effects, and the EPA's own summary of the proposal acknowledges the significant direct costs and impacts involved. It is essential that the American people and the communities we represent are granted sufficient time and means to fully comprehend and assess the proposal's implications.\u201d\n\nClick here for a full list of Members signed on the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-wenstrup-join-americans-prosperity-energy-focused-roundtable", "Miller, Wenstrup Join Americans for Prosperity Energy Focused Roundtable", "2023-06-26", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) joined a federal energy policy roundtable in Huntington, West Virginia, hosted by Americans for Prosperity (AFP) to discuss the passage of the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1). The roundtable discussion focused on policies that highlight the importance of American energy independence and stop the Biden Administration\u2019s war on energy.\n\n\u201cThe United States produces energy cleaner, safer, and more efficiently than anywhere else in the world,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cWe should be empowering American energy production instead of buying oil and gas from our adversaries. When we increase domestic energy production, costs for Americans go down. The House Republican majority knows energy security is national security, and we will continue to hold the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats accountable for their anti-American energy policies.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am grateful to join Rep. Carol Miller and Americans for Prosperity policy fellow Marc Marie for an important discussion with energy industry and community leaders today in Huntington on unleashing American energy independence by passing H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. This bill would bolster American energy production and reduce our reliance on adversaries by making commonsense reforms to our nation\u2019s outdated permitting laws. The reforms in H.R. 1 are critical to economic growth all across our country, including southern Ohio,\u201d said Congressman Wenstrup. \u201cI firmly believe that we need to make America the best place to do big things, and permitting reform is an important step towards unlocking abundance for our nation. It will lead to us building more homes, more factories, and more infrastructure, producing more critical minerals, energy, and pharmaceutical ingredients, and ultimately making us a more prosperous nation.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nAmericans for Prosperity is a political advocacy organization that has coalitions of more than two dozen groups including the Heritage Action, Americans for Tax Reform, Advancing American Freedom, America First Policy Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation, National Taxpayers Union, and American Energy Alliance.\n\nThe Lower Energy Costs Act will increase domestic energy production, reform the permitting process, reverse anti-energy policies introduced by the Biden Administration, streamline energy infrastructure, and boost the production of critical minerals.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-wenstrup-tour-marshall-university-athletic-facility-and-marshall-sports", "Miller, Wenstrup Tour Marshall University Athletic Facility and Marshall Sports Medicine Institute", "2023-06-26", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) toured the Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) and the Marshall University Athletic Facility, met with doctors and staff, and discussed policies that will aid the University in administering the care student athletes need for their well-being.\n\n\u201cHealth and well-being should be a top priority for our universities, and I was pleased to see the state-of-the-art facilities that take care of student-athletes as well as the people of southern West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe collaborative, academic health system between Marshall Health and Mountain Health Network sets our community up for success, and I am grateful for all they continue to do.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt was a pleasure to visit Marshall University today, I was happy to see and hear first-hand how the University is teaming up with Mountain Health Network to provide enhanced rural health care to Southeast Ohio and the region,\" said Congressman Wenstrup. \"This critical partnership to integrate academic medicine will be an invaluable asset to the patients in the care of surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, and other health professionals. I look forward to seeing this partnership progress and the opportunities it brings to strengthen the health care workforce in Appalachia.\"\n\n\u201cWe have the best in-class orthopaedics and athletic training services,\u201d said Christian Spears, Marshall University Athletic Director. \u201cFully integrating and aligning our resources and services to support not just our athletes but our community and region made sense to us all. This partnership is only going to get better as we continue to grow and expand together, which will benefit all those with sports medicine or rehabilitation needs.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Marshall Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) is a collaboration between Marshall Health, Marshall Athletics, and the Cabell Huntington Hospital.\n\nMSMI is a sport medicine facility and consists of orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, physical therapists, and other health professionals that treat an array of different injuries and illnesses.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-announces-substance-use-prevention-awards-cabell-fayette-and-0", "Rep. Miller Announces Substance Use Prevention Awards for Cabell, Fayette, and Kanawha Counties", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced a Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Continuation Award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for substance use prevention coalitions in Cabell, Fayette, and Kanawha counties in West Virginia. DFC\u2019s Support Program supports 587 coalitions across the United States with total funding of $73 million.\n\nClick here for the FY23 DFC Support Program Continuation Award Recipient List.\n\n\u201cWe have a substance use problem in the United States and our children are dying because of it,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cIt is crucial we continue investing into programs and organizations that focus on our youth and substance use prevention. With a devastating fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, I\u2019m grateful that our state is receiving the resources our programs need to protect our children and communities.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe DFC Support Program invests in organizations which prevent youth substance use.\n\nLogan County Prevention Coalitionin Huntington, Fayette Prevention Coalition in Fayetteville, and Regional Family Resource Network, Inc. in Elkview, West Virginia have each been awarded DFC Program awards.\n\nIn 2021, there were over 100,000 overdose deaths in West Virginia.\n\nCongresswoman Miller previously released a statement on the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will bolster our southern border to stop the spread of illicit fentanyl in the U.S.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-hunter-bidens-tax-evasion", "Rep. Miller Statement on Hunter Biden's Tax Evasion", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee in an executive meeting where she voted to release the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower\u2019s testimony on Hunter Biden\u2019s tax evasion case. The whistleblower\u2019s testimony included evidence of special treatment from the IRS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding Hunter Biden\u2019s taxes and financial situation. The whistleblower\u2019s report showed a lack of tax law enforcement and intentional delays within the investigation from the DOJ. Congresswoman Miller released the following statement.\n\n\u201cThe brave IRS whistleblower\u2019s testimony regarding Hunter Biden\u2019s financial situation is disturbing,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"As President Biden\u2019s son, he has been able to avoid many charges for the heinous crimes he committed, while the IRS and DOJ continue to target everyday Americans for their Venmo transactions or their religious beliefs. No one is above the law and Hunter Biden must be held accountable for his crimes. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I will do everything in my power to protect those who continue to tell the truth and bring Hunter Biden to justice.\u201d\n\nClick here for more information from the executive meeting.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/saving-gig-economy-taxpayers-act-passes-ways-and-means-committee-0", "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act Passes Ways and Means Committee", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the Committee on Ways and Means passed three major bill packages, including Congresswoman Carol Miller\u2019s (R-WV) bill The Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act.\n\nFor the past two years, Congresswoman Miller has been working with Republicans to fix another liberal tax increase in the American Rescue Plan which targets hardworking taxpayers and independent contractors who use online services, payment platforms, and marketplaces. This bill will return the 1099-K reporting requirement to the time tested $20,000 and 200 separate transactions from the Democrats' disastrous budget gimmick, which lowered the threshold to just $600. Democrats in Congress won\u2019t acknowledge the tax nightmare they\u2019ve created for working class Americans and failed to fix the issue in the FY23 omnibus spending package, leaving taxpayers days away from disaster.\n\n\u201cThe Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act will protect Americans who use online payment platforms, gig economy workers, and small e-commerce sellers from being taken advantage of and will ensure they continue to have access to reliable income streams,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cBecause of Democrat\u2019s change to the 1099-K threshold, an American getting rid of old exercise equipment from his garage online now qualifies as a salesman of workout equipment, a teenager babysitting the neighbors\u2019 kids is in the childcare business, and roommates who split rent are now property managers, and are all eligible to be taxed by the IRS. The Republican led House will restore the 1099-K threshold to levels that were working just fine before Democrats complicated the system. I thank my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to supporting this bill and I look forward to the passage of this bill on the House floor as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nWatch Congresswoman Miller discuss the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act in the markup.\n\n\u201cThank you, Chairman, for including my bill H.R. 190 \u2013 the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act - in the Small Business Jobs Act.\n\nMy bill, which is co-sponsored by all Republican Ways and Means members, is a huge step in turning back the Democrat's disastrous American Rescue Plan provision which will send tens of millions of forms to taxpayers and small businesses in every congressional district.\n\nEven the IRS knew that lowering the threshold would be a disaster, so they single handedly and extra-legally delayed implementing the lower threshold for another year. This Administration has set a terrible precedent that the IRS can ignore tax laws when politically convenient.\n\nI also applaud the bill for expanding tax incentives to S Corporations, increasing immediate expensing for all small businesses, and for delivering the benefits of opportunity zones to rural communities like mine.\n\nI look forward to working with you Mr. Chairman, and this committee, to make the successful Opportunity Zone program even more effective, to ensure investors have the certainty that they need to make these important investment decisions.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller reintroduced the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act which repeals an unwarranted tax hike in the American Rescue Plan.\n\nBefore the Washington Democrats law change, to qualify for a 1099-K form, a taxpayer would have to earn at least $20,000 and have at least 200 transactions through an e-commerce platform. The American Rescue Plan lowered the threshold to $600 a year with no minimum on the number of transactions.\n\nWhen Democrats made the threshold $600, the reporting required drastically increased. So much so that the IRS delayed implementation for a year because it was too burdensome on them.\n\nIn April, the IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel admitted the 1099-K Threshold should change back to $20,000 when he said \u201ca change in the threshold would be easier to administer.\u201d Learn more here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-op-ed-republicans-and-democrats-can-agree-energy-policy-were-proof", "ICYMI: Op-Ed - Republicans and Democrats Can Agree on Energy Policy. We're Proof.", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and the co-chairs of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus, Congressmen Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Henry Cuelllar (D-TX) published an op-ed in FOX News on the priorities of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus. The bipartisn Energy Export Caucus is focused on implementing an all-of-the-above energy agenda that promotes American energy independence.\n\nRepublicans and Democrats can agree on energy policy. We're proof.\n\nAmerica faces significant challenges in securing its energy independence. Despite partisan divisions, the scientific community, industry leaders, and policymakers have shared goals to ensure Americans have access to affordable, reliable, and clean sources of energy.\n\nThat\u2019s why we formed the Congressional Energy Export Caucus \u2014 to implement a pro-energy trade agenda to promote all-of-the-above American energy solutions.\n\nSound energy policy can stabilize the global energy market, strengthen our economy, and bolster American national security. Getting the right energy policy for America is more important than political differences. As the United States lessens its energy production and exports, OPEC+ willingly meets the global energy demand. This weakens our influence in a world where Europe and our allies are trying to become less dependent on bad actors, like Russia and China, amidst serious global conflicts and rising tensions between democracies and autocracies.\n\nThere is an energy vacuum, and our adversaries are filling it while the United States watches from the sidelines. Talk is not enough. We need tangible action from both sides of the aisle.\n\nFundamentally, decreasing American energy production signals to the world that we have forgotten the painful lessons we learned from the OPEC+ oil embargo and the catastrophic impact it had on the world.\n\nWhen the United States promotes strong energy production, for both traditional and renewable energy, global energy prices should stabilize. Our colleagues in Washington, D.C. need to move beyond \u2018green energy only\u2019 or \u2018traditional energy only\u2019 rhetoric. Both schools of thought are politically unrealistic. What we need is a comprehensive and pragmatic approach that fosters an environment where American innovators share their energy technologies and products with the world. The United States needs to continue to lead the way for better and cleaner energy to be developed, manufactured, and deployed right here at home.\n\nThe Congressional Energy Export Caucus has four priorities: U.S. energy security, trade competitiveness, economic growth, and investment in the future of the United States. These four goals are crucial to lowering the cost of energy for our constituents.\n\nOur bipartisan caucus is focused on strengthening U.S. leadership on global trade and advancing our energy interests to put us at a competitive advantage over our competitors. Through diplomacy and the prioritization of new trade policies, we can build international consensus to support free markets, transparency, and anti-corruption measures on the global stage.\n\nConcentrating our attention on American energy exports will grow our economy, strengthen existing domestic industries, and support our communities. Our re-commitment to the domestic energy industry sends a strong signal to global energy markets that our priority is to provide certainty and promote competition, which will bolster the U.S. economy and create job opportunities for generations of workers to come.\n\nWe are focused on implementing new technologies and practices to build our energy exporting capabilities and to shepherd in the next generation of safe, clean, and reliable energy sources. Carbon capture utilization, permitting reform, and advanced energy technology development will preserve and protect traditional energy while supporting the next generation of renewable energy innovations.\n\nThe four of us are ready to roll up our sleeves and cut through the partisan noise to put our constituents and our country\u2019s energy security first. We will make the United States a global energy leader\u2014 bolstering our national security, strengthening our economy, and restoring our energy independence.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-speaks-trade-and-economic-policies-ways-and-means-markup", "Rep. Miller Speaks on Trade and Economic Policies at a Ways and Means Markup", "2023-06-14", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in the Ways and Means Committee markup on the United States Taiwan Initiative on 21st- Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act and three tax bills introduced by Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). The Small Business Jobs Act, Build It in America Act, and Tax Cuts for Working Families Act extend key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, protect small businesses, and provide tax relief for working families.\n\nOn the United States Taiwan Initiative on 21st- Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act:\n\n\u201cApparently while the current Administration has been busy making trade suggestions, our adversaries have been very busy outmaneuvering us at every turn when it comes to trade, especially in the indo-pacific.\n\nThe United States Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act is an important step to reasserting Congressional authority over trade, sending a strong message to China that they must respect Taiwan\u2019s sovereignty, and showing that the United States will not bow to threats or intimidation and will continue to support Taiwan.\n\nI commend the Chairman and Ranking Member\u2019s leadership and the bipartisan support of this commonsense bill.\u201d\n\nClick Here for Video.\n\nOn the Small Business Jobs Act:\n\n\u201cThank you, Chairman, for including my bill H.R. 190 \u2013 the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act - in the Small Business Jobs Act.\n\nMy bill, which is co-sponsored by all Republican Ways and Means members, is a huge step in turning back the Democrat's disastrous American Rescue Plan provision which will send tens of millions of forms to taxpayers and small businesses in every congressional district.\n\nEven the IRS knew that lowering the threshold would be a disaster, so they single handedly and extra-legally delayed implementing the lower threshold for another year. This Administration has set a terrible precedent that the IRS can ignore tax laws when politically convenient.\n\nI also applaud the bill for expanding tax incentives to S Corporations, increasing immediate expensing for all small businesses, and for delivering the benefits of opportunity zones to rural communities like mine.\n\nI look forward to working with you Mr. Chairman, and this committee, to make the successful Opportunity Zone program even more effective, to ensure investors have the certainty that they need to make these important investment decisions.\u201d\n\nClick Here for Video.\n\nOn the Build It In America Act and American Families and Jobs Act.\n\n\u201cIn 2017, Tax Cut and Jobs Act was essential for getting our economy back on track after a decade of malaise caused by over regulation and taxation by the federal government.\n\nThe TCJA stopped American companies from investing overseas, brought billions of dollars in investment back to America, saved American jobs, and most importantly, raised wages and lowered unemployment for all groups, especially working-class Americans.\n\nInnovative provisions, such as Opportunity Zones, directed investment into chronically underserved areas while increasing the standard deduction, which simplified taxes for over 90% of Americans.\n\nIt is critical to continue the work started by the TCJA as our country teeters on the brink of recession. Extending R&D expensing will ensure our innovative economy stays competitive and extending interest deductibility will promote our medium sized businesses so they can survive in our current high interest rate environment.\n\nFurther, extending the 100% expensing provisions will promote American manufacturing and jobs in communities like mine in West Virginia.\n\nThese provisions, and others are essential for competing on the global market and countering the growing threat of the Chinese Communist Party.\u201d\n\nClick Here for Video.\n\nOn the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act\n\n\u201cAnother concern that I share with many of my colleagues is China\u2019s influence on the failed deal the Biden Administration \u201cnegotiated\u201d at the OECD. As an original co-sponsor of the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act, I applaud the Committee\u2019s work to send a clear message to the OECD that U.S. owed taxes are off limits to foreign treasuries.\n\nThis bill is a great first step, and I want to join my Republican colleagues in explaining that much more could be done if foreign governments continue down the path of undermining our American tax base and international treaties.\n\nThe Ways and Means Committee, not President Biden\u2019s Treasury Department, and I repeat that, the Ways and Means Committee is the source of the tax code. Last year when Democrats had full control of the government, even they couldn\u2019t come to an agreement to implement Biden and Yellen\u2019s flawed agreement in our tax code.\n\nAs long as we have a Republican House Majority, it will never happen.\n\nOur committee has a wide array of options in our arsenal, and a Republican President will ensure our country is defended from this disaster.\n\nI want this message to be very clear: If you are a foreign country that has already implemented a UTPR \u2013 Repeal it now.\n\nIf you are a foreign country considering implementing a UTPR \u2013 You better think twice.\u201d\n\nClick Here for Video.\n\nOn the Tax Cuts for Working Families Act and struggling small businesses in West Virginia.\n\n\u201cOur very first field hearing was in West Virginia. It wasn\u2019t in my district, it was about 10 miles north of my district, but was the closest place we could get driving from DC in a decent time frame.\n\nI\u2019d like to read to you a couple of quotes that were given in testimony while we were there.\n\nJamie Ward, who is a West Virginia native and a 30 year veteran of the coal industry said, \u2018I saw the coal industry decline further to the point where I was forced to leave West Virginia to find work in the industry in Alabama for a time. I watched the small towns of my home state fall on incredibly hard times, all because of anti coal policies that were being pushed in Washington DC, by people who had never even been to the place where I grew up.\n\nI remember a time when someone could not drive more than three or four miles without seeing a coal mine or you\u2019d be able to find work. Now, I have employees coming from many miles away, just to keep a job.\u2019\n\nAshley Bachmann, who\u2019s a mother of three and the owner of a restaurant called Cheetah B\u2019s in Petersburg, West Virginia.\n\nShe said, \u2018Our kitchen cooking equipment runs off of propane. During some months the cost of propane has more than doubled the price of what it was in the corresponding months of 2020. The rise in prices in all other industry costs have caused our lease payments to be increased from $2,000 to $4,500 a month in only five years time. Our little restaurant has been bleeding money due to all the increased costs, and I don\u2019t know how much longer we\u2019ll be able to continue with the prices the way they are.\u2019\n\nWhat we don\u2019t always realize is that bad policies that come out of Washington D.C. have really bad results. I have witnessed in my own district, the devastation of communities that have shrunk to 10% of their original size. There aren\u2019t any grocery stores. It\u2019s just incredible what happens when we do bad policy.\u201d\n\nClick Here for Video.\n\n\"I speak in strong favor of the Tax Cuts for Working Families Act.\n\nOne of the key provisions in the very successful 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the expansion of the standard deduction. This committee has travelled all over the country, including my home state of West Virginia, just to hear how real Americans are struggling in Biden's economy.\n\nThe vast, vast majority of my constituents use the standard deduction on their taxes every year. That's why improving the standard deduction to the new and improved guaranteed deduction will ensure almost every West Virginian will get to keep more of their hard earned money and then it will circulate into our local economy.\n\nThe bonus $4,000 deduction is a $100 billion tax cut for the working families and will go a long way to make sure that my constituents can make ends meet.\n\nMr. Chairman, I appreciated this committee's continued focus on working class Americans and I look forward to quickly passing this legislation into law.\"\n\nClick Here for Tax Cuts for Working Families Act Video.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe United States Taiwan Initiative on 21st- Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act - This bill will approve the first agreement with Taiwan while also clarifying it is not a Free Trade Agreement under the IRA. The bill re-establishes Congressional Authority and Congressional Vote on any future Taiwan Agreements.\n\nThe Small Business Jobs Act - Under President Biden\u2019s leadership, inflation and supply chain issues have drastically increased. This bill will eliminate IRS Red tape with Congresswoman Miller\u2019s Saving Gig Economy Act, invest into U.S. innovation and job opportunities while increasing new equipment and production expenses for small businesses, and create a provision for a new Rural Opportunity Zone program.\n\nThe Build It in America Act - This bill secures American supply chains and restores American competitiveness against efforts made by China. While promoting American jobs, the Build it in America Act will ensure mid-sized businesses can deduct borrowing costs by extending interest deductibility. The bill will repeal President Biden\u2019s tax on petroleum and prevent foreign adversaries from purchasing American land with a blocking tax rule.\n\nDefending American Jobs and investment Act - This bill has been co-sponsored by all Ways and Means Republican Members to implement taxes on any foreign country that enforces Americans to pay taxes under the OECD\u2019s global minimum tax.\n\nTax Cuts for Working Families Act - This bill will provide a $4,000 Guaranteed Deduction Bonus for household budgets of middle-class families for the next two years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-west-virginias-future-still-coal-mines", "ICYMI: West Virginia's Future is Still in the Coal Mines", "2023-06-12", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) penned an op-ed in the Intelligencer on Carbon Capture in West Virginia where she discusses how her bill, The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, will invest in the coal industry and the future of West Virginia.\n\nOp-Ed: West Virginia's Future is Still in the Coal Mines\n\n\u201cBefore West Virginia was a state, the impact of coal formed the makeup of America. Coal has a long, rich history of spurring economic growth and energy production\u2013and that shouldn\u2019t change anytime soon.\n\n\u201cWashington Democrats have had little respect for the deep roots coal has in West Virginia\u2019s communities, workers, and economy. Due the trend of \u201cgreen policies,\u201d the far left has waged war on coal. Many coal mines have been forced to close or been abandoned, causing communities to be uprooted and jobs to disappear.\n\n\u201cSpecifically, southern West Virginia has been left devastated and forgotten by the war on coal. McDowell County was once a thriving community with over 100,000 people, but a generation later, the census revealed there were only 19,111 people left because the jobs and opportunities dried up. This heartbreaking reality is seen across my entire Wild and Wonderful state. It\u2019s apparent to me that Washington Democrats didn\u2019t have West Virginians\u2019 livelihoods in mind when they crafted their anti-coal agenda. We need to bring jobs back to West Virginia and jump-start the massive economic growth potential in our state.\n\n\u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m introducing The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This legislation re-purposes both abandoned and active coal mines that are emitting methane gas that can be used as an energy source. It would update and amend the section 45Q tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration so that any mine which releases methane as a greenhouse gas can be eligible to claim the credit. This will allow methane to be captured and injected into a pipeline for energy use. Utilization of this methane to enhance our nation\u2019s natural gas supply will compliment new natural gas production and make coal mines an additional economic driver.\n\n\u201cCarbon Capture Utilization and Storage is a fancy term for taking a mining byproduct and turning it into energy. There are a lot of unnecessary regulations and red tape surrounding this process, but shouldn\u2019t we take advantage of the energy and job creation that could come from the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?\n\n\u201cThis is a bipartisan plan. Republicans and Democrats alike are starting to see the need to make America energy independent while being a good steward of our environment. As I\u2019ve always said, energy security is national security, and we must increase our domestic energy production in order to decrease dependence on our adversaries. It is crucial for the success of the United States that we are energy dominant.\n\n\u201cAs the co-chair and founder of the Energy Export Caucus, I am laser focused on all-of-the-above energy solutions that drive up economic success and promote domestic energy production, all while protecting our environment. I am also a co-chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus, and I am considering every solution to make our mining communities as successful as possible.\n\n\u201cThe Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act does just that by reducing mine methane, cleaning up local environments, enhancing our energy security, and supporting thousands of American jobs in some of the most disadvantaged communities across the nation. This is a win for energy security, clean air, and the American worker.\n\n\u201cWith this bill, there will be new investments in mine methane capture. It will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, take care of our natural resources, contribute to our nation\u2019s energy supply and security, and support the thousands of American jobs in communities hit the hardest by the war on coal.\n\n\u201cThe Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act will invest in the future of Appalachia. It will also re-purpose the coal mines that were abandoned by Green New Deal Democrats and makes them profitable for our state. West Virginia began with coal, and I\u2019m making sure our coal communities will power us well into the future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-capito-introduce-bill-block-implementation-epas-power-plant-proposals", "Miller, Capito Introduce Bill to Block Implementation of EPA\u2019s Power Plant Proposals", "2023-06-12", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced legislation to prevent the EPA from implementing its recently announced proposal that would force the closure of coal- and gas-fired power plants.\n\nThe Protect Our Power Plants (POPP) Act outlines the illegalities of the EPA\u2019s latest proposal, which attempts to severely restrict power generation at new and existing facilities, and states, \u201cthe Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may not finalize, implement, or enforce\u201d the proposed rule.\n\n\u201cThe Environment Protection Agency has overstepped their role and is waging war on power plants across the United States. The Biden administration and Washington Democrats continue to shut down domestic energy production in the name of their Green New Deal agenda while the United States should be focused on maintaining its energy dominance. West Virginia will not stand for this spineless, and frankly, ridiculous rule. Senator Capito and I are focused on promoting American energy policies that will ensure West Virginia remains an energy dominant state for years to come. The Protect Our Power Plants Act is a needed check on Washington Democrats\u2019 radical environmental policies and promotes American energy production,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cWith its Clean Power Plan 2.0, the Biden administration has made it quite clear they intend to ignore the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, put the people who help power our nation out of work, and increase energy costs for millions of Americans. In the face of this illegal overreach, Congresswoman Miller and I are standing up for workers and families in energy-producing communities across the country, including those in West Virginia. The Protect Our Power Plants Act would maintain America\u2019s status as a leading global energy producer and prevent the EPA\u2019s current proposal from inflicting further damage on our state,\u201d said Senator Capito.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-methane-reduction-and-economic-growth-act-2023-0", "Miller, Colleagues\u00a0Introduce the Methane Reduction\u00a0and Economic Growth Act of 2023", "2023-06-09", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill focuses on capturing and repurposing mine methane emissions from active and abandoned mines to be used as an energy resource across the United States.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\nClick here for Bloomberg's exclusive on the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act of 2023.\n\nJoining Congresswoman Miller are Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA).\n\n\u201cCoal has been the bedrock of West Virginia for generations, and I\u2019m making sure it stays that way,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"Expanding the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage tax credit is an important first step to secure our economic and energy success. If we can take mine methane emissions and turn them into an energy source, the United States will remain dominant on the global stage. The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act is a win for energy security, clean air, and the American economy.\"\n\n\u201cMethane is one of the leading contributors to climate change, which is why Congress must incentivize innovative approaches to reduce emissions such as methane capture technology,\u201d said Congresswoman Sewell. \u201cThis legislation will help create new, green energy jobs while also cleaning up our air and advancing environmental justice.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur tax code currently incentivizes the capture of carbon oxide emissions \u2013 but not mine methane, which accounts for a tenth of all U.S. methane emissions,\u201d said Congressman Reschenthaler. \u201cThis omission should be added to boost America\u2019s energy security and spur new economic production in southwestern Pennsylvania. I thank Representatives Miller and Sewell for their leadership in spearheading the commonsense Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act that supports the proper capture and utilization of mine methane.\u201d\n\n\"This bill will incentivize efforts to capture methane emissions from mines and to turn them into a source powering our grid and economy,\u201d said Congressman Deluzio. \u201cI am proud to join my colleagues to support the bipartisan Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act\u2019s efforts to create jobs, reduce mine methane emissions, strengthen energy security, and clean up our air.\u201d\n\n\"We at the Waste Gas Capture Initiative thank Reps. Miller and Sewell for their bipartisan leadership on this step forward for mine methane capture and the vast environmental and economic benefits associated with it. Scaling methane capture operations is critical to reducing overall U.S. methane emissions as well as local emissions, utilizes a reliable source of low-carbon natural gas supply, and bolsters American energy security. By supporting the build-out of mine methane capture sites, this legislation will catalyze much-needed economic growth in the communities most affected by the energy transition, while improving local environments. We look forward to supporting the Mine Methane Reduction Act and seeing its wide-ranging benefits make a difference for our environment and our economy,\" said Waste Gas Capture Initiative.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-announces-498840-water-system-projects-mcdowell-county-0", "Rep. Miller Announces $498,840 for Water System Projects in McDowell County", "2023-06-08", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced $498,840 secured through Community Project Funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the DigDeep Right to Water Project that will be invested into a sanitary septic and sewerage service project in McDowell County.\n\n\u201cThe health and wellbeing of West Virginians is my priority in Congress,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cSecuring this funding and investing it into cleaner and safer water systems is crucial for the prosperity of our community. I was honored to visit and speak at events hosted by DigDeep and now am excited to see this grant aid in the revitalization of our septic and sewage systems to improve the lives of McDowell County residents.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn Fiscal Year of 2022, the EPA chose 483 water infrastructure projects through Community Project Funding, totalling $841 million in EPA Community Grants under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022.\n\nThe grant will be invested into new sanitary septic and sewerage systems for 35 households (80 individuals) in McDowell County, West Virginia.\n\nAdditional 17,000 McDowell County residents will benefit from new septic systems that will be administered to eliminate raw sewage from streamlining into the country's waterways.\n\nCongresswoman Miller prioritizes securing community project funding for wastewater projects in West Virginia.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-caraveo-introduce-truth-buffalo-labeling-act-0", "Miller, Caraveo Introduce the\u00a0Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act", "2023-06-07", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (D-CO) introduced the Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act. This bipartisan legislation will give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to ensure that products that use water buffalo are marketed as \"water buffalo\" so that consumers aren't misled to believe the product contains bison.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cOwning a bison farm, I am aware of what it takes to raise bison and the many benefits that come with the production of bison products for West Virginia,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \"When a product is labeled as \"buffalo,\" consumers usually think that product contains bison. This bill makes absolutely certain that only bison products are labeled as \u201cbuffalo\u201d and that any water buffalo products have their own specific label. This will help consumers make better choices and bolster the American bison industry.\"\n\n\u201cThe American people deserve to know what they\u2019re eating, and that means ensuring what\u2019s on the label is an accurate description of what\u2019s inside the package,\" said Congresswoman Caraveo. \"The Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act will prevent imported water buffalo products from being deceptively labeled as buffalo, which many Americans associate with American bison. I\u2019m glad to join Rep. Miller in this bipartisan effort to give consumers this clarity and peace of mind.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThis bill will prevent water buffalo products from being labeled as \u201cbuffalo,\u201d which is a term often associated with the American bison.\n\nIn 2018, the FDA admitted that there should be separate and specific labels for water buffalo and bison.\n\nBison products are highly sought after for human and pet food products because of their great taste and nutritional benefits, along with the sustainable practices used in raising bison.\n\nThis bill is supported by the National Bison Association and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-speaks-importance-telehealth-access-rural-america", "Rep. Miller Speaks on Importance of Telehealth Access in Rural America", "2023-06-07", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke at a Ways and Means Committee markup on the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 and the importance of access to telehealth for patients in rural America.\n\nClick here for video.\n\nOn access to telehealth in rural America:\n\n\"If COVID-19 taught us anything, it is how critical telehealth is for patients in rural America for them to receive care. Especially for patients like in my hometown and my state of West Virginia, where it can take at least 5 hours to get to a hospital.\n\nBecause of our mountainous terrain, it became not a silver lining, but a glaring need in our health care.\n\nA recent study showed that 91% of patients nationwide reported that telehealth made it easier to get the care that they needed. We must ensure that this important flexibility is readily available to patients in the future, regardless of whether there\u2019s a pandemic or not.\n\nThat\u2019s why I am a co-sponsor of this bill, the Telehealth Expansion Act, which will make it easier for patients and employees to access telehealth when using a high-deductible health plan.\n\nI applaud Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA), Susie Lee (D-NV), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Brad Schneider (D-IL) for introducing this commonsense legislation, and I look forward to seeing it reported favorably out of committee today.\"\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-colleagues-introduce-fair-tariff-act-0", "Rep. Miller, Colleagues Introduce the\u00a0 FAIR TARIFF Act", "2023-06-05", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the For Accurate Import Relief To Aid Retailers and Importers of Foreign Freights (FAIR TARIFF) Act alongside Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL). This bipartisan bill will provide industries 60 days\u2019 notice before imposing tariffs on products and goods.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cIt is imperative American importers are taken care of as they stimulate the U.S. economy. Suppliers should not be unfairly hit by tariffs for goods that have been already purchased,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cThe FAIR TARIFF Act equips our importers for success, ensures USTR gives U.S. companies ample warning when implementing tariffs, and corrects the tariffs that have put unnecessary costs on U.S. businesses that get passed down to consumers.\u201d\n\n\"When tariffs are enacted, we should not punish American businesses who already have supply or consumer orders en route \u2014 a problem I have heard about directly from Ohio businesses,\u201d said Congressman Wenstrup. \u201cI am proud to reintroduce the FAIR TARIFF Act to ensure that American companies are not surprised with high fees and penalized on goods already in transit.\u201d\n\n\"Alabama workers and consumers deserve trade laws that are balanced and fair,\" said Congresswoman Sewell. \"The bipartisan Fair Tariff Act is a common sense bill that modernizes our trade laws to ensure that tariffs are not placed on goods already in transit. As a proud member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, I will continue to advocate for legislation that creates a fairer and more equitable trading system.\"\n\n\"When tariffs are imposed on goods in transit, American importers are hurt,\u201d said Congressman Thompson. \"The Fair Tariff Act will ensure that any penalties are enforced on foreign exporters, rather than American importers. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with Reps. Wenstrup and Sewell to ensure that American companies do not pay any penalties for having goods in transit when tariffs are imposed.\u201d\n\n\"In a globalized economy, giving businesses ample notice of tariffs on their imported inputs is essential,\" said Rep. Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. \"The Fair Tariff Act is a commonsense, bipartisan solution to better equip U.S. importers to make purchasing decisions. If tariffs must be implemented, we should ensure American businesses, manufacturers, and workers are protected from unintended negative impacts. I thank my colleagues Reps. Wenstrup, Thompson, Sewell, and Panetta for their cooperation on this important bill.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe FAIR TARIFF Act would direct the United States Trade Representatives (USTR) to provide U.S. companies time to land goods in transit before imposing retaliatory tariffs and refund tariffs implemented while products were on water following the implementation of retaliatory tariffs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-op-ed-why-epa-making-it-harder-family-farms-succeed", "Rep. Miller Op-Ed: Why Is the EPA Making It Harder for Family Farms to Succeed", "2023-06-05", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) wrote an op-ed highlighting the difficult regulations imposed on American farmers by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Lootpress titled, \"Why is the EPA Making It Harder for Family Farms to Succeed?\"\n\nOp-Ed: Why is the EPA Making It Harder for Family Farms to Succeed?\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken on the role of enforcing unnecessary and harmful regulations on America\u2019s agriculture and energy industries. Before the EPA implements new rules, regulators should be required to visit the parts of the country that stand to get destroyed by higher costs. It\u2019s important for the EPA to understand the unintended consequences of their actions.\n\nThe EPA officials who want to make air quality rules tighter should visit my district in rural West Virginia where we produce the goods our country relies on. While those fields are a primary source of livelyhood for my constituents, they are a primary target for the EPA.\n\nThe EPA\u2019s proposal\u2019s to raise the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) targets a pollutant called PM2.5. This will have a major impact on my district. PM2.5 is a type of dust that gets kicked up when you till a field or drive down an unpaved road, which happens every single day in rural areas and agricultural regions.\n\nWest Virginia is well known for our wild and wonderful mountains, but a fair amount of agriculture takes place here. Ninety-five percent of West Virginia farms are family-owned \u2013 the highest percentage in the country. My family owns a bison farm, and we know many family farmers who grow apples, corn, and many other crops who struggle with overbearing and unproductive EPA regulations and government overreach.\n\nIt's not easy being a farmer in the United States with China waiting to snatch up any American farmland they can. We\u2019ve seen examples across the country of the Chinese Communist Party buying farmland in order to have a sizable presence in American agriculture. Now, even the EPA is working against farmers with these top-down regulations that put farmers out of business.\n\nOur farmers are also getting older. We need to attract younger people to this industry and work with them to establish up-and-coming businesses. This proposed rule would do the opposite. It would increase costs for new farmers who are already facing high barriers to entry. The startup costs for a farm could be up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. That is an eye-watering sum for young people who want to leave a positive impact on God\u2019s earth through farming and agricultural production.\n\nInstead of identifying the appropriate balance between commonsense protections and economic growth, the EPA is taking the opposite approach and seeing how difficult they can make life for farmers. The EPA\u2019s own data shows that the United States has reduced pollutants, including PM2.5, by almost 80% in the last 50 years.\n\nThe agency needs to step back and enforce the regulations that are already on the books instead of inventing new ones that will potentially kill our family farms. I invite EPA officials to visit us in West Virginia, drive on our roads, and talk to the people who will be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy if this proposed rule is finalized. Making it harder to succeed in business is not the American way. We can and must do better so our family farms have a chance to succeed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-completion-mountain-valley-pipeline-and-fiscal", "Rep. Miller Statement on the Completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and\u00a0the Fiscal Responsibility Act Being Made\u00a0Law", "2023-06-03", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement after President Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act into law. The Fiscal Responsibility Act has been introduced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after negotiating the debt ceiling plan with President Biden and has been passed by the United States Congress. The Fiscal Responsibility Act includes a provision which will begin the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.\n\n\"The Fiscal Responsibility Act has become law, and the economic future of the United States is strengthened.\n\nAfter a decade of unnecessary holdups and bureaucratic red tape, the Mountain Valley Pipeline will be completed. The entire West Virginian delegation has fought long and hard to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline and we are relieved to see commonssense legislation prevail against the radical left's green policies.\n\nNow, domestic energy production will increase and energy prices for Aamericans will decrease while improving the United States' national security. With the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, Speaker McCarthy and House Republicans have once again delivered for the American people,\" said Congresswoman Miller.\n\nLegislation introduced by Congresswoman Miller on the Mountain Valley Pipeline:\n\nCongresswoman Miller introduced the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act alongside Congressman John Joyce (R-PA) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) which will complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.\n\nCongresswoman Miller and Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) discussed the importance of completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline during a colloquy on the House of Representatives floor.\n\nCongresswoman Miller introduced the Completing American Pipelines Act after a House floor colloquy with Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) which completes pipelines across the United States such as the Mountain Valley Pipeline.\n\nCongresswoman Miller and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) discussed the importance of completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline on the Congressional Western Caucus Podcast.\n\nBackground:\n\nCongresswoman Miller has joined local and national media to discuss the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline: Tom Roten Morning Show, Mark Curtis - Inside West Virginia Politics,\n\nDebt Ceiling Agreement Includes Mountain Valley Pipeline\n\nWest Virginia legislators push for an extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline permit\n\nFederal lawmakers want FERC to back Mountain Valley Pipeline completion", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-passage-fiscal-responsibility-act", "Rep. Miller Statement on the\u00a0Passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement after the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed The Fiscal Responsibility Act which will prevent the United States government from defaulting on its debt, cut unnecessary government spending, and complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.\n\nClick here to read the Fiscal Responsibility Act.\n\n\"The Fiscal Responsibility Act is crucial for securing our children's economic future. This bill is proof that we can pass meaningful legislation while decreasing the national debt. From completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to cutting government spending, voting 'yes' on this bill solidifies a conservative win for the American people.\n\nI applaud Speaker McCarthy, Congressman Graves, and Congressman McHenry for their tireless and calculated negotiations that delivers for the United States. I look forward to the bill quickly passing the Senate and being signed into law,\" said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-fiscal-responsibility-act-and-addition-mountain-valley", "Rep. Miller Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Addition of the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion", "2023-05-28", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released a statement in support of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, introduced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after successful debt ceiling negotiations with President Biden. The Fiscal Responsibility Act includes a provision that will complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.\n\nClick here to read the Fiscal Responsibility Act.\n\n\"Speaker McCarthy, Congressman Graves, Congressman McHenry, and the whole negotiating team delivered a win for the American people. We're cutting spending, reducing regulations, and not raising taxes while ensuring we prevent default.\n\nSince coming to Congress, I've worked tirelessly alongside my West Virginia colleagues to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Finally, Republicans and Democrats are coming together to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline which will create more jobs, lower energy costs, and protect our environment. This bill is a bipartisan win for every American.\n\nI'll be voting yes and encourage all of my colleagues, Republicans and Democrats, to join me,\" said Congresswoman Miller.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-bidens-global-tax-surrender", "Rep. Miller Statement on\u00a0Biden\u2019s Global Tax Surrender", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released a statement following the release of the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act.\n\n\u201cThe GOP Majority will always stand up for American businesses and workers.\u201d said Congresswoman Carol Miller. \u201cWhile the Biden Administration has ignored Congress and negotiated a deal that devastates American companies without the necessary authority at the OECD, Ways and Means Republicans are united in sending a message to any country looking to illegally tax American companies: you better think twice.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-sackett-v-epa-0", "Rep. Miller Statement on Sackett v. EPA", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released a statement following the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling on Sacket v Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The court unanimously reversed the 9th Circuit Courts Decision on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule which will define the limits of EPA authority and federal jurisdiction when regulating private U.S. lands and water resources under the Clean Water Act.\n\n\u201cThe Environment Protection Agency continues to fight a losing battle \u2013 unnecessary government regulation on private lands and waters,\" said Congresswoman Miller. \"The Biden Administration should heed this warning from the Supreme Court and withdraw their overbearing WOTUS rule. The American people deserve better than these unworkable rules that freeze infrastructure development, hurt investment in housing, agriculture, and energy, and completely disregard private property rights.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-video-statement-passage-halt-fentanyl-act", "Rep. Miller Video, Statement on the Passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol D. Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", "miller", "https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released a statement on the passage of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act.\n\n\"The bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act is a necessary step to ending the fentanyl crisis in the United States,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \"Due to the Biden Administration\u2019s open border policies, every single person feels the weight of the border crisis - with the steady flow of fentanyl into our communities. This bill will be the first step in preventing cartels from profiting off of the drugs that kill our children and give the necessary resources for our law enforcement to combat the fentanyl crisis. 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