Monday - May 6, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Friday March 22, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Miller questions HHS Secretary Becerra on on improving health care access in rural America
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on how HHS can improve health care access for Americans, regardless of their condition. Congresswoman Miller began by highlighting the positive work HHS has done regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), but also voiced concerns with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS)   more

Rep. Mooney Statement on Forest Fires in Eastern Panhandle
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * Congressman Alex X. Mooney is monitoring the situation as numerous forest fires continue to burn throughout Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Pendleton counties. High winds and sunny skies combined with low humidity and dry conditions have accelerated the fires. The cause of the fires is currently unknown. "I have reached out to officials in Grant, Hardy, and Hampshire counties offeri  more

Senate Energy Committee Chairman Manchin, Committee Consider Nominees to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to consider the below nominees to serve as Commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). * Ms. Judy W. Chang to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2029  more