WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an op-ed that ran in Business Insider, Reps. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) and Tim Ryan (D-O.H.) discussed how the recent shortages of medical supplies and equipment are just one example of the risks we face due to the U.S. dependence on China and other foreign nations for making many of our vital goods. The Congressional Commission we call for in the op-ed would address ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Lugar Center, a non-partisan policy organization, recently named Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) the 10th most bipartisan Member of the House of Representatives for 2019. The Lugar Center produces a yearly bipartisan ranking for how each member works across party lines to achieve results. “The people of West Virginia’s First District did not hire me to just repres... Read more »
U.S. Representative David McKinley P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight: “Even while facing constant attacks, President Trump has kept his promises to the American people. He has strengthened the economy, negotiated improved trade deals, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, and built a safer and better country for our children and... Read more »
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., represents residents of our region in multiple ways. One is serving as our eyes and ears in regard to national and international issues. Illegal immigration is one of them. What McKinley found when he visited the U.S.-Mexico border recently is that U.S. Border Patrol personnel are overwhelmed. As we reported, McKinley came home convinced the Border Patrol needs m... Read more »
Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 17 West Virginia students to United States service academies. Nomination by a Member of Congress is the first step in the process toward appointment to a military academy. Read more »
Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act last week, and H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act today. Read more »
Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5515, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This bipartisan bill delivers on President Trump and Republicans’ promise to rebuild America’s military and strengthen our national defense. The legislation builds on previous investments in our nation’s military that were made in March through the bipartisan spending deal. Read more »
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3663, which would rename the Huntington VA Medical Center in honor of Hershel “Woody” Williams. Mr. Williams is recognized as the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the notoriously horrific Battle of Iwo Jima, and has dedicated his life to serving our nation’s veterans. Read more »
