WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, House Republicans introduced the “Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act” (H.R. 14), which includes a variety of provisions to improve pandemic preparedness and response, strengthen American-made supply chains for essential goods, and address mental health and drug abuse problems associated with the pandemic. This legislation contains more than 50 bipa... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — .U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) and Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ), led a letter with 54 Members of Congress to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concerns over recent coverage denials from health plans for COVID-19 testing. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed by Congress in March and the CARES Act ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.), Mike Levin (D-CA), Roger Marshall M.D., (R-KS), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Frank Lucas (R-OK), and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), led a letter with 239 Members of Congress to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concerns over recent changes to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) requirements. The... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the second anniversary of President Donald J. Trump signing landmark legislation to fight the opioid epidemic – the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) – into law. The bipartisan bill was a sweeping response to the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across West Virginia and the nation. The legislation was the product of significant bipartis... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.), Mike Levin (D-CA), Roger Marshall M.D., (R-KS), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Frank Lucas (R-OK), and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), are leading a letter with more than 150 Members of Congress to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing concerns over recent changes to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF)... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David B. McKinley (R-W.Va) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Jim Hubbard, and others to announce $7,623,751 million in broadband investment. The funding will provide broadband service in rural and unserved communities in West Virginia. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress all... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led a bipartisan group of 13 members in a letter calling on House leadership to prioritize funding for local health departments in the next COVID package. Congress has gone to great lengths to support health care providers and public health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, after a nationwide search, Virgin Hyperloop announced West Virginia will be home to the Hyperloop Certification Center (HCC). The center will perform key safety tests required for certification of this groundbreaking transportation technology. Virgin Hyperloop received strong interest and support from cities across the nation, West Virginia was one of 17 states to submit ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this week Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to implement a COVID19 testing program for the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently there is no structured testing program for Members of Congress or essential staff who work in the Capitol Complex. In May, the White House offered Speaker Pelosi COVID19 rapid tests, how... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) hosted a virtual roundtable with Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and nearly two dozen health care providers from West Virginia. During the call, physicians, hospital administrators, and leaders of long-term care and skilled nursing facilities discussed the impact of the... Read more »
