Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev to discuss the progress being made toward removing Jackson-Vanik restrictions. I am grateful for the conversation and look forward to continuing our work together. Always a pleasure to connect with our friends in Kazakhstan!

Today is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the serious risks falls pose to older Americans and the steps we can take to prevent them. This Congress, I introduced the SAFE Act to help ensure seniors have access to fall risk assessments as part of their Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. We must continue raising awareness and making sure our seniors have the tools they need to stay safe and independent!

It was wonderful to visit Bluefield State University and speak with members of the Student Government Association as well as instructors for the Mining Engineering Program. Bluefield State University is continuing to expand their offerings and is preparing our next generation well for their bright futures ahead!

It was great to visit with the staff of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Just last month, the Princeton Community Hospital Association was awarded a $750,000 grant through the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program to expand and improve access to health care in rural communities. In December, I introduced the legislation to authorize this program, and I am delighted to see it benefiting our rural areas of southern West Virginia.

With the new school year well underway, it is a great time for our high school students here in West Virginia to start planning the next steps in their education! Our nation’s prestigious service academies are a wonderful opportunity to receive a world-class education and prepare for a future career in the armed services. I would encourage all interested students to look over the flyer below and visit my website, where more information can be found under the “Services” tab. Applications for a Military Academy Nomination are due to my office by October 30 at 6:00 p.m.

239 years ago, our Founding Fathers came together and signed the cornerstone of our nation, the Constitution. This document has protected our God-given freedoms and liberties for over two centuries and has guided our nation for generations. Today we honor and remember the principles that make America so special.

What incredible news! Praise God for this answered prayer and for the gift of healing. Continuing to keep you in my prayers, Susie!

West Virginia is fueled by coal. I’m glad to see President Trump and the EPA are ending backwards regulations that would have extinguished the energy that powers our state and employs so many here in our communities. Thank you President Trump for advocating for our coal community! epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-fin…

I’m so happy that my staff had the opportunity to participate in Unite for Good’s meal-packing day in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. It was a meaningful way to honor the lives lost and serve others in their memory. We will always remember. 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years ago, our nation watched in horror as nearly 3,000 lives were taken in an attack on our country. We watched firefighters climb stairwells that others were fleeing, strangers carry strangers to safety, and a country that had been divided just hours before stand as one. A new generation is now coming of age who know September 11th only through the stories we tell them. That is why we must tell the stories of the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger knowing they may not make it out, and the unity that brought us together as one. We will never forget.

I am grateful to President Donald Trump and his Administration for delivering nearly $4.8 million to strengthen our rural healthcare workforce and expand preventive care across West Virginia! Read more about this new funding announcement below. ⬇️ cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks this week, I want to take a moment to remember Dr. Paul Ambrose of Huntington, West Virginia. A graduate of Marshall University, Dr. Ambrose went on to serve at the Office of the Surgeon General, dedicating his career to improving the health and well-being of others. On September 11, 2001, he was aboard Flight 77 when it was deliberately flown into the Pentagon. May we never forget Dr. Ambrose and all the other innocent lives lost that day, as well as the countless families and communities forever changed by an act of pure evil.

The We Can’t Wait Act is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that gives Americans greater access to the benefits they have earned when they need them most. I will continue working to ensure Congress is doing everything possible to strengthen Social Security and make sure it works for the Americans who rely on it. miller.house.gov/media/press…

This evening, the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House of Representatives, authorizing the construction of a monument in honor of Medal of Honor recipients on the National Mall. This bill was named in honor of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient, and a fellow West Virginian, Hershel “Woody” Williams. Woody was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II and spent the remainder of his life advocating fiercely for veterans and Gold Star families across the country. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor.

Today, on National Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities who continue to feel its devastating impact. West Virginia knows the challenges of addiction and substance abuse all too well. But we also know that recovery is possible, and that there are resources and people ready to help. From expanding access to treatment and recovery services to supporting prevention and strengthening our communities, there are real solutions to this crisis. As we continue working in Washington to support West Virginians, I encourage anyone struggling with substance use, or anyone who knows someone who is, to reach out and take advantage of the resources available. You are not alone, and help is available. 📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program is vital to addressing physician shortages in our communities. This $750,000 grant will improve access to quality care in southern West Virginia, and help Make America Healthy Again. miller.house.gov/media/press…

Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life. Her music has brought joy and comfort to people around the world and her generosity will continue to inspire and benefit individuals for years to come. Here in West Virginia, children all across the state have access to free books through her Imagination Library program, which is an invaluable resource. Thank you, Dolly!

Every woman who has fought breast cancer deserves the opportunity to feel whole again and move forward with strength and self-assurance. I was happy to join my colleague Rep. Terri Sewell in introducing this important bipartisan legislation. miller.house.gov/media/press…

I was honored to join President Donald J. Trump in delivering the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, leading to this $4.2 million investment from the Rural Health Transformation Program right here in West Virginia. Improved access to care means improved health outcomes for our rural communities. President Trump, his Administration, and Republicans in Congress are Making America Healthy Again. cms.gov/newsroom/press-relea…

West Virginia has always been a state that stands by those who have served, and this is something worth celebrating! The Mountain State ranks 5th in the nation for veteran support, recognizing the strong commitment to ensuring our veterans have access to the resources they have rightfully earned. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. West Virginia will continue to always stand with our veterans! 🇺🇸 wtap.com/2026/08/17/west-vir…