Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced the “Menopause Research Act” to jumpstart research into finding new treatments for symptoms caused by menopause. The bill would refocus the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to invest in menopause research and mid-life women’s health research. Additionally, the bill… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) and Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced the bipartisan Physicians for Underserved Areas Act. This legislation aims to address the doctor shortage in West Virginia. Specifically, this legislation would help address the nationwide physician shortage by updating the Graduate Medical Education (GME) slot process following a… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) issued the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which is merely a rebrand of “Build Back Better.” The bill would spend over $700 Billion on far-left priorities, raise taxes on virtually all Americans, and fuel inflation.
“As Americans are being crushed by forty-year… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.-01) joined U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Representatives Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.-02), and Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-03) in announcing their support for Dr. Clay Marsh’s nomination to serve on the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has launched its new 3-digit number, 9-8-8. Available 24/7/365, this free and confidential hotline will be available for anyone in the United States experiencing a mental health, substance abuse, or suicide crisis. Additionally, veterans can now use the same 3-digit number, followed by pressing 1 to reach the Veterans… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Today, West Virginia’s veterans are receiving a boost as the Honoring our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act passes the House of Representatives and heads to the desk of President Biden to be signed into law. Congressman David B. McKinley has been a proud supporter of the PACT Act and voted “yes” on the bill yesterday.
The PACT Act expands health… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (W.Va.-01) today voted in favor of the Mental Health and Well-Being Act (H.R. 7666), which passed the House of Representatives. The bill would improve access to care for substance abuse and mental health in communities across the country and in West Virginia.
The underlying bill included several provisions championed by… Read more »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) took action today in support of West Virginia’s veterans by voting yes on the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act expands health care benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service, like Agent Orange, radiation, and burn pits.
“Our veterans risked… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) issued a statement following today’s United States Supreme Court ruling that blocked the Biden Administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate on private businesses.
“The Supreme Court decision to block the most egregious part of the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate on private businesses is good news for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) joined an amicus brief supporting the challenge to the Biden Administration’s overreaching vaccine mandate on private businesses. The case is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court today.
“The Biden Administration has grossly overstepped its authority with an overreaching mandate that private businesses must require their… Read more »
