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House Republicans seek feedback on biofuel tax policy from industry stakeholders

Congresswoman Carol Miller, along with Congressmen Randy Feenstra and Adrian Smith, and other members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, have reached out to stakeholders for input on biofuel tax policy.

By Southern West Virginia News | Nov 18, 2024

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West Virginia delegation seeks federal disaster aid after Hurricane Helene

Congresswoman Carol Miller, Congressman Alex Mooney, and Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito have formally appealed to President Joe Biden and FEMA Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney for a major disaster declaration in West Virginia.

By Southern West Virginia News | Nov 15, 2024

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Bipartisan resolution introduced in Congress honors U.S. veterans on Veterans Day

By Southern West Virginia News | Nov 9, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller, along with Congressman Michael Guest and 119 other colleagues, has introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans on Veterans Day 2024.

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Miller highlights rural healthcare at annual family medicine conference

By Southern West Virginia News | Nov 8, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller of West Virginia participated in the 38th Annual Jose I. Ricard Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference, held in Washington D.C. She addressed the audience on her efforts in Congress to tackle rural healthcare...

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Congresswoman Miller tours Nucor Steel site, attends Rivers Health ceremony

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 29, 2024

Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited the Nucor Steel construction site and Rivers Health Hospital to observe ongoing developments and discuss funding allocations.

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Lawmakers demand transparency from Department of Energy on LNG export ban

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 28, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller, along with Congressman August Pfluger and 43 other colleagues, has raised concerns about the Department of Energy's transparency regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) export studies.

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Miller criticizes Treasury's final rule on advanced manufacturing credit

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 24, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller, representing West Virginia and chairing the Supply Chains Tax team, has expressed her concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Treasury's final ruling on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X).

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Miller visits site funded by $3 million grant for medical research

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 24, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the former Strayer University building on Marshall Health's Teays Valley Campus to observe the utilization of $3 million in community project funding she secured.

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Miller visits Raleigh County center to discuss support for seniors

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 22, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited the Raleigh County Commission on Aging.

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Congresswoman Miller visits Meeks Mountain Trails, honors late Senator Bob Ashley

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 18, 2024

Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller of West Virginia recently visited Meeks Mountain Trails to discuss economic updates and address concerns regarding a proposal from American Electric Power (AEP). The Congresswoman also hosted a flag presentation ceremony in honor of the late West Virginia Senator Bob Ashley.

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USITC imposes tariffs on Russian ferrosilicon imports affecting U.S. industries

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 17, 2024

Today, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced a ruling that will affect imports of ferrosilicon from Russia, determining they harm U.S. industries. This decision mandates the Department of Commerce to implement additional anti-dumping and countervailing tariffs on these imports. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W) responded to this ruling with a statement highlighting its potential benefits for American production.

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Congressional Coal Caucus reacts to SCOTUS decision on EPA Power Plant Rule

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 16, 2024

The Congressional Coal Caucus, led by Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA), expressed their disappointment following the Supreme Court's decision to permit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce its power plant greenhouse gas rule.

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Lawmakers urge preservation of telehealth flexibilities for opioid use disorder treatment

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 3, 2024

Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller and Congresswoman Annie Kuster led a bipartisan effort urging the Biden Administration and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to maintain telehealth flexibilities for buprenorphine products used in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The lawmakers addressed their concerns in a letter to key figures, including Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.

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Lawmakers push NIH for greater support of osteopathic medicine

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 3, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller, representing West Virginia, has taken a significant step alongside 36 other legislators by sending a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The letter, addressed to NIH Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, advocates for increased investment and collaboration with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (COMs) and the osteopathic medical education community.

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Lawmakers urge review of commerce department's hardwood plywood import regulations

By Southern West Virginia News | Oct 1, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and seven other members of Congress addressed a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. They requested a review of the current anti-circumvention inquiry into hardwood plywood imports and its effects on American hardwood companies.

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Lawmakers urge investigation into foreign ferrosilicon's impact on U.S. production

By Southern West Virginia News | Sep 30, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller and four colleagues have formally requested the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate the impact of foreign ferrosilicon on domestic production. The letter, addressed to ITC Chair Amy Karpel, highlights concerns over dumped and subsidized ferrosilicon from countries such as Russia affecting U.S. production capabilities.

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Congresswoman Miller meets with Mason County Development Authority, tours APG Polytech

By Southern West Virginia News | Sep 30, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) met with the Mason County Development Authority to discuss upcoming projects and later toured APG Polytech for an overview of the plant's operations.

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Congresswoman introduces act to protect US firms from Korean regulations

By Southern West Virginia News | Sep 27, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the U.S. - Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act in Washington D.C. This bill aims to protect American digital companies if the Republic of Korea passes the Platform Competition Promotion Act (PCPA) or any other law that could harm American digital businesses abroad.

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Bipartisan group introduces act expanding emotional support for abused inmates

By Southern West Virginia News | Sep 27, 2024

Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) has introduced the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act of 2024 (SASIDA), alongside Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and Hank Johnson (D-GA). The proposed legislation aims to authorize grants to expand emotional support services for sexual abuse survivors in prisons, jails, and detention facilities.

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Lawmakers introduce act targeting opioid crisis in rural areas

By Southern West Virginia News | Sep 25, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act along with Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Ann Kuster (D-NH). The act aims to establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services for opioid users in rural areas.