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McKinley Selected Vice Chair of Subcommittee on Environment
01/09/17Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) has been selected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. This committee has jurisdiction over regulation of waste material from nuclear, oil, gas, and coal energy sources; securing drinking water, hydro-fracking; and updates to emissions standards from power generation from coal and gas, among others. He will also serve on the Energy Subcommittee and the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee.< Read more > -
McKinley Offers Long-Term Solution for Miner Benefits
01/03/17Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) re-introduced legislation on the very first day of the 115th Congress to protect pensions and health benefits for over 120,000 retirees and their family members, threatened by coal company bankruptcies in recent years.< Read more > -
McKinley Meets with Top NASA Officials in Fairmont
12/20/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. welcomed NASA Administrator Major General Charles Bolden, Jr, and other top NASA officials in Fairmont, joining them in a briefing at the NASA IV&V; facility and participating in a discussion about the role the facility plays and the importance of diversifying West Virginia's economy.< Read more > -
McKinley: SPR is an Outrageous Attack by a Lame Duck Administration
12/19/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman McKinley released the following statement, after the Obama Administration moved to finalize the SPR, an overreaching regulation that further limits and restricts coal mining.< Read more > -
Congressman McKinley Nominates Impressive Group of Students to Service Academies
12/15/16Congressman McKinley Nominates Impressive Group of Students to Service Academies Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) has nominated 15 West Virginia students to United States service academies including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the Naval Academy. A Congressional nomination is the first step in a process toward appointment to a military academy. Nominated students must also meet the strict admission requirements of the academies to earn an appointment. "These students who have earned this nomination have demonstrated an enormous amount of leadership potential both inside and outside the classroom. Their dedication to our country and to serving others should make all of us proud to be West Virginians. These young Mountaineers each have an enormous amount of potential and I am looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley: Coal Miners Deserve a Long-Term Solution
12/09/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released the following statement after the Senate followed the lead of the House and passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extended health care benefits for coal miner retirees and their family members through April. If this legislation had not passed, over 15,000 people would have been in danger of losing their healthcare starting January 1st.< Read more > -
McKinley Applauds Agreement on Coal Ash Legislation
12/05/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman McKinley released the following statement after an agreement was reached between the House and Senate Conference Committees to address the disposal of coal ash in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation authorizes states to implement their own coal ash permit program, which would create certainty for utilities and users of coal ash.< Read more > -
McKinley Meets with WV Federal and State Leaders
12/05/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) organized a meeting of Republican leaders today in Charleston to discuss continued coordination between state and federally elected officials in the year ahead. Yesterday, the West Virginia Congressional Delegation met with a bipartisan group of leaders from both the House of Delegates and State Senate.< Read more > -
House Passes Landmark Medical Innovation Bill
11/30/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman McKinley released the following statement after the 21st Century Cures Act passed the House. This landmark legislation increases funding for medical research, modernizes new treatments for rare diseases, reforms mental health programs, and provides new funding to fight opioid abuse.< Read more > -
McKinley: The American People Have Spoken
11/09/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released this statement following Donald Trump's historic election victory.< Read more > -
McKinley Holds Agriculture Tour
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McKinley Calls for Action on Coal Miner Health Care and Pensions
10/07/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released this statement after beneficiaries of the Patriot Retirees Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (VEBA) received a letter stating that funding for their health benefits could run out on December 31st of this year.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for WVU to Strengthen Mine Saftey
10/04/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that West Virginia University will receive a Brookwood-Sago grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in the amount of $171,805 to support mine rescue and emergency preparedness for underground mines.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Local Police Departments
10/03/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that the City of Cameron and the Parkersburg Police Department have been awarded grants from the Department of Justice to help strengthen crime prevention efforts. The City of Cameron will receive $123,263 and the Parkersburg Police Department will receive $250,000. These funds will be used to hire new law enforcement officers to increase each department's policing capacity.< Read more > -
McKinley, Tonko Introduce Legislation to Preserve Historic Buildings
09/29/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) and Congressman Paul Tonko introduced legislation that will encourage private sector investment in the rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings. Protecting and restoring America's historic downtowns is an important part of preserving our national heritage while kick-starting economic growth. Revitalizing historic buildings will not only help preserve our nation's heritage, it will also create jobs across a wide range of industries," said McKinley. "Expanding tax incentives for preservation will help bring new private sector investment and accomplish both of those goals," McKinley said.< Read more > -
McKinley and Eshoo Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing September as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month
09/27/16WASHINGTON (Sept. 27, 2016) – With nearly one in four Americans currently suffering from rheumatic diseases – including an estimated 530,000 in West Virginia and 5.9 million in California – David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing September as National Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM) in hopes of bringing increased national attention to a growing and costly healthcare crisis.< Read more > -
McKinley Leads Ohio Valley Research Consortium Meeting to Promote Economic Growth, Enhance Research
09/26/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) hosted the second meeting of the Ohio Valley Research Consortium, a group of local colleges and universities working together to attract research funding to the region. The Consortium will focus on research on drug addiction and opioid abuse, cyber-security, health care, and job creation for our veterans.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces New Funds for Children's Health Research
09/22/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that WVU will receive a $1.81 million grant over four years from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to support the professional development of pediatricians and their staff.< Read more > -
McKinley Applauds Action on Miner Pension and Health Benefits Bill
09/21/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee passed the Miners Protection Act, the Senate companion bill to The Coal Mine Healthcare and Pension Protection Act, sponsored in the House by Congressman McKinley. The bill would prevent over 120,000 miners from losing their pensions and health benefits.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Research to Help Children
09/19/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that WVU's School of Medicine has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,813,226 for pediatric research from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).< Read more > -
McKinley Announces New Funds for Local Medical Centers
09/19/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that seven different local medical centers throughout the First Congressional District will receive grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).< Read more > -
McKinley: We Must Strengthen Transparency in Regulations
09/14/16Washington, D.C. – The House passed the Regulatory Integrity Act, legislation that brings more transparency to federal rule-making. An amendment to the bill sponsored by Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) would restrict regulators from using their private e-mails to work in the shadows with these groups during a public comment period. In recent years, federal bureaucrats have used their private e-mail accounts with outside groups to influence regulations that include the Clean Power Plan, the Cross State Air Pollution Rule, and Pebble Mine, among others.< Read more > -
McKinley Welcomes Secretary Moniz to West Virginia
09/12/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) welcomed Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz to West Virginia on Monday. Both Congressman McKinley and Secretary Moniz participated in a panel discussion at the West Virginia University Energy Institute Innovation Forum before touring the Longview Power Plant.< Read more > -
McKinley: We Must Come Together as One Nation
09/09/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) released the following statement ahead of the 15th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks:< Read more > -
McKinley Calls for Action on Comprehensive Energy Bill
09/08/16Washington, D.C. – The first meeting of the Energy Conference Committee was held today to work out the differences between legislation passed in the House and the Senate. If an agreement is reached, it will be the first comprehensive bill energy since 2007.< Read more > -
McKinley "Keep the Promise" to Retired Miners
09/08/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., WV-1 spoke to thousands of active and retired coal-miners and their families about his efforts to protect pensions and health care benefits of retired miners. Below are excerpts from Congressman McKinley's remarks.< Read more > -
Congressman McKinley and Senator Capito to Co-Host "Academy Day" in Morgantown
09/07/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., WV-1 will co-host an "Academy Day" with Senator Shelley Moore Capito in Morgantown for students who would like to learn more about attending one of United States Service Academies. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy will be on hand to answer questions from interested students.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Drug Prevention Programs
09/02/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that two local groups; the Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention and Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention will each receive a $125,000 grant from the Drug Free Community Support Program to help fight drug abuse. This announcement was welcomed by several local officials.< Read more > -
McKinley Convenes University Meeting in an Effort to Boost Research, Strengthen Local Economy
07/27/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) brought together leaders from eight colleges and universities in the Upper Ohio Valley and representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to discuss ways to partner together to increase research funds. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) and staffers representing Senator Rob Portman (OH) and Congressman Bill Johnson (OH-6) also participated in the meeting.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funds for Cancer Research at WVU
07/26/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a grant in the amount of $195,750.00 from the National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institute of Health (NIH). This grant will support cancer biology research.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Research Funds for WVU's Department of Chemistry
07/21/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a grant in the amount of $413,836 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institute of Health (NIH). This grant will support research done by WVU's Department of Chemistry.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company
07/20/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) announced that the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company in Grant County will receive a grant for $68,492 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to improve operations and safety.< Read more > -
McKinley Hails Bill to Rein in EPA
07/14/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement after the House passed the 2017 Interior and Environmental Appropriations bill. This legislation cuts back on many of the EPA's punishing rules and regulations that hurt our economy while protecting America's natural resources.< Read more > -
McKinley: We Must Protect the Health Care and Pensions of Our Coal Miners
07/14/16Washington, D.C. - Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) took to the House floor this morning to demand action to protect the health care benefits and pensions of coal miners who are in jeopardy of losing their hard-earned benefits.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Health Research at WVU
07/11/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a grant in the amount of $356,000 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. This grant will support pharmacology, physiology, and biological chemistry research at WVU's School of Medicine.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Shooting in Dallas
07/08/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released the following statement after hearing of the horrific shooting in Dallas that has left five officers dead and seven others wounded.< Read more > -
McKinley Introduces Resolution to Honor the "Wereth 11"
07/07/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) introduced a Congressional Resolution to recognize the "Wereth 11," an all African American unit who fought at the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. One of the members of this fighting group was Mineral County resident, Technical Sergeant Fourth Grade James Aubrey Stewart.< Read more > -
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Fix Mental Health System
07/06/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) voted to help Americans who struggle with a mental health illness by increasing access to medical professionals and making existing programs more effective.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Worthington Volunteer Fire Department
07/06/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) announced that the Worthington Volunteer Fire Department in Marion County will receive a grant for $43,272 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These funds are designed to help strengthen operations and safety.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding for Boggs Run Volunteer Fire Department
07/06/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) announced that the Boggs Run Volunteer Fire Department in Marshall County will receive a grant for $8,381 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). These funds are designed to help strengthen operations and safety.< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Funding to Provide Health Care Services to Rural Communities
07/05/16Washington, D.C. – Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) announced that West Virginia University will receive a grant in the amount of $299,992.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its Telehealth Network Program. This program offers important technological tools that include videoconferencing and telemedicine that connect rural health centers with necessary medical professionals and doctors in different parts of the state.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on House Democrats' "Sit-In"
06/23/16We all agree that terrorists should not be able to purchase guns but we can't jeopardize people's Constitutional rights or threaten due process.< Read more > -
McKinley Stands Up Against Executive Overreach
06/10/16Washington, D.C. – This week the House fought back against overreach by the Obama administration and stood on the side of jobs and affordable energy.< Read more > -
McKinley Named to Energy Conference Committee
05/26/16Washington, D.C. - Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has named Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) to a Conference Committee that will work with members of the Senate to pass the first comprehensive energy bill since 2007.< Read more > -
McKinley Leads Fight for Fossil Energy Research and Development
05/25/16Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives defeated three amendments to an appropriations bill that would have cut much needed funds to research and development programs at the Department of Energy.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Strengthen Military, Restore Readiness
05/18/16Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the national defense bill.< Read more > -
McKinley Supports Legislation Targeting Opioid Abuse
05/13/16Washington, D.C. – This week the House of Representatives tackled America's growing drug addiction crisis, and passed 18 bills to address prevention, treatment, education, and enforcement. This important legislation will strengthen programs to educate our nation's youth, protect pregnant women and newborns, crack down on drug traffickers, and ensure best practices for pain management. The bills included 4 amendments offered by Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV).< Read more > -
Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Action to Combat Drug Addiction and Opioid Abuse
04/28/16Washington, D.C. – The Energy and Commerce Committee passed 11 bills to combat drug addiction and opioid abuse. Two of these bills passed with amendments offered by Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). These amendments will help provide health resources for rural areas and strengthen real time data reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.< Read more > -
McKinley Supports Bill to Protect Privacy, Prevent Government Overreach
04/27/16Washington, D.C. - Earlier today Congressman David McKinley, P.E., voted in support of H.R. 699, the Email Privacy Act, a bill that modernizes a digital law from thirty years ago, and protects the privacy of personal e-mails, text messages, and other electronic communication.< Read more > -
In Case You Missed It: McKinley Gives Commencement Speech to Salem International University's Class of 2016
04/25/16On Saturday, April 23rd, Congressman David McKinley gave the commencement address to Salem International University's graduating class of 2016. In his speech, Congressman McKinley told the graduates that they will face many challenges, but they could succeed in attaining their goals if they had the courage to persevere and chase their dreams. Below are excerpts from the speech, as prepared for delivery.< Read more > -
McKinley Headlines Panel Discussion on Energy Policy
04/22/16Congressman McKinley participated in America's Energy Agenda: New Prices, New Policies?, a panel discussion on energy issues hosted by POLITICO.< Read more > -
McKinley Fights for Veterans Education
04/14/16Today, Congressman McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity to promote his G.I. Bill STEM Extension Act (H.R. 748). This legislation will provide student veterans an extra nine months of benefits and resources if they pursue a degree in science, technology, education, or math (STEM).< Read more > -
McKinley Calls For A Comprehensive Energy Plan
04/13/16Earlier today, U.S. Reps. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation to work towards a comprehensive and long term energy policy for the United States. Their bill will establish a Commission to address the future of America's energy needs.< Read more > -
McKinley Honored With Science Award
04/13/16Congressman David McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) was presented with the George E. Brown Jr. Award by the Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group (SETWG) for his leadership promoting policies that benefit scientists, engineers, and STEM students.< Read more > -
McKinley Op-Ed on EPA's "Leadership"
04/11/16The following op-ed, written by Congressman David McKinley about the EPA's painful regulations and how they have hurt working families, appeared in yesterday's The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register. You can also read it here.< Read more > -
McKinley, Lummis Lead Letter Opposing Federal Coal Lease Moratorium
02/29/16Last week, Coal Caucus Chairman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) and Western Caucus Chairman Cynthia Lummis (WY-At large) led 11 fellow Members of the U.S. House in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. The letter demanded the legal justification for the Administration's recent moratorium on any new leases for coal production on federal land as well as the estimate of jobs that will be lost because of the new lease moratorium.< Read more > -
House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Prison Officers
02/29/16Today the House passed the Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act, which allows federal correctional officers to carry pepper spray for self-defense. The bill is named after Eric Williams, a Federal Correction Officer from Pennsylvania who was brutally murdered by an inmate in February 2013. McKinley is the author of the bill in the House, introducing the legislation after his office met with prison guards and Eric Williams' mother and father.< Read more > -
McKinley: Obama Plan on Guantanamo Puts Politics Ahead of National Security
02/23/16Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on President Obama's plan to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay: "President Obama's promise to close the prison at Guantanamo ignores the reality that there is no safer place to hold hardened terrorists and enemy combatants. The only alternatives are to transfer these prisoners abroad or keep them in prisons at home.< Read more > -
McKinley: Supreme Court Decision on Power Rules a Win for West Virginia
02/23/16Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to stop implementation of President Obama's power plant rules until it considers legal challenges to the plan: "President Obama's regulations on coal-fired power plants represent a massive overreach that rests on shaky Constitutional ground. The Supreme Court's decision today is a victory for West Virginia, coal mining families, and people everywhere who will face higher utility bills if this plan goes into effect.< Read more > -
McKinley Praises Bill to Expand Access to Electricity in Africa
02/02/16Today the House passed a bill to encourage the development of affordable and reliable electricity in Africa, by pursuing an "all of the above" energy strategy that includes coal. Hundreds of millions in Africa suffer from a lack of access to power.< Read more > -
McKinley Applauds Action on Coal Ash
01/22/16Yesterday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee announced it will hold a hearing on bipartisan legislation addressing problems with the EPA's coal ash regulation next week. The Senate coal ash bill is identical to an amendment offered by Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) last year.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on President Obama's Decision to "Keep Coal in the Ground"
01/15/16Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the Obama Administration's announcement that it is placing a "moratorium" on new coal leases on federal land: "Let's call this decision what it is – the first step towards banning all coal production on public lands. Halting new coal production is just the latest slap in the face to the hundreds of thousands of families whose livelihoods rely on coal, and the millions of Americans who benefit from access to this affordable energy source.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Stop EPA Power Grab
01/13/16Today the House passed a bill to stop the controversial Obama Administration regulation to expand the EPA's authority over water and wetlands. The regulation, also known as "Waters of the U.S.," would give the EPA more power to regulate bodies of water, including streams, drainage ditches and puddles. Previously their jurisdiction only applied to "navigable waters" like rivers and lakes.< Read more > -
McKinley on State of the Union: Two Fundamental Questions
01/13/16Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-WV) released a video response to President Obama's final State of the Union speech. In the video he poses two fundamental questions: 1) Are Americans better off than they were seven years ago? 2) Is America safer than it was seven years ago?< Read more > -
McKinley Keeps Promise, Votes to Send Obamacare Repeal to President Obama's Desk
01/06/16Today the House voted to repeal President Obama's flawed health care law and stop taxpayer dollars from going to fund disturbing practices at Planned Parenthood. "Today Congress used a unique procedural approach to break the obstruction and gridlock and send this bill to President Obama's desk," said McKinley. "Now the American public will be able to see clearly who is responsible for higher premiums, less choice, and more government control over their health care."< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on President Obama's Efforts to Restrict Second Amendment Rights
01/05/16Today's announcement that President Obama will use executive actions to restrict the ability of law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms is just the latest example of massive overreach by this Administration. Whether its guns, immigration, or coal, time and again President Obama has gone around Congress when it suits him, and taken unilateral action based on questionable constitutionality.< Read more > -
McKinley: A Missed Opportunity to Help Coal
12/18/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the government funding bill that passed the House today: "Every weekend when I go home, I see people struggling because of the downturn in coal all around me. With the highest unemployment in the nation, mines closing, and communities struggling, the urgency of doing something to stop the incessant attacks on our energy industry is real and demands immediate action.< Read more > -
McKinley: Climate Deal Is Just Window Dressing
12/14/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the climate change agreement reached in Paris on Saturday: "As the public reads through the Paris climate agreement they will understand that it is simply window dressing. While the aftermath of the agreement has been full of self-congratulatory applause and high-minded rhetoric about saving the planet, the real impact of the agreement is questionable. It appears to be more about President Obama's desire to embellish his legacy than making a tangible difference in global temperatures.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Keep Americans Safe, Fix Loopholes in Visa Waiver Program
12/08/15Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan plan to strengthen oversight of the Visa Waiver Program and close security gaps in the program, which allows passport holders from 38 countries around the world to travel to the United States for 90 days without a visa.< Read more > -
McKinley: Highway Bill Will Help West Virginia
12/04/15Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan, long-term transportation bill that will help improve West Virginia's roads and bridges. "We can't rebuild and grow our economy unless we have good roads," said Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). "Our infrastructure is failing and needs immediate attention. This five-year plan will give West Virginia and our local communities the certainty they need to make planning decisions."< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Replace No Child Left Behind, Return Power to Teachers and Parents
12/04/15Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) voted today to replace the flawed No Child Left Behind policy, and enact reforms that will return power back to local teachers, principals, and parents and prevent the government from forcing Common Core on the states.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Stop Obama's Anti-Coal Regulations
12/02/15Earlier this year President Obama issued regulations on new and existing coal-fired power plants that would effectively prevent any new power plant from being built and lead to the closure of many current plants. Today the House voted to reject these two overreaching rules issued by President Obama.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Protect National Security, Fix Refugee Process
11/19/15Following the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday many Americans have expressed concern about the Syrian refugee program and the possibility that ISIS could pose as refugees to enter the country and do harm on American soil. Today the House addressed these concerns by passing a bill to require thorough background and security checks to be completed before any refugee from Syria or Iraq can come to the United States. The American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act (H.R. 4038) passed with a strong bipartisan veto-proof majority.< Read more > -
McKinley: Highway Bill an Important Step in Improving our Roads
11/05/15Today the House passed a bipartisan, long-term transportation bill that invests in our nation's infrastructure in a fiscally responsible way. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 reauthorizes and reforms federal transportation programs for the next six years.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Election of Speaker Paul Ryan
10/29/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on today's election for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Paul Ryan is the best choice to unify our conference and lead the House. He has a proven conservative record and has been very effective at communicating our agenda of smaller, more effective government, economic opportunity, and strong national security.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Budget Vote
10/28/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement about his vote opposing a two year budget agreement and debt ceiling increase: "In 2011, I came to Congress with a pledge to reduce out-of-control spending and stop adding to the unsustainable debt we are passing on to our children and grandchildren. We have made some incremental progress on this front, but we still have a lot of work to do.< Read more > -
McKinley: Obama Playing Politics with our Military
10/21/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on President Obama's threat to veto the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which has passed the House and the Senate with bipartisan support: "The House and Senate have passed a bipartisan bill that provides the resources our military needs to keep us safe, makes needed reforms to save taxpayer money, and ensures our troops get the benefits they deserve. Yet President Obama has announced he plans to veto it.< Read more > -
McKinley: Decision to Block EPA Water Rule a Win for Farmers, Small Businesses Everywhere
10/09/15Earlier today a federal court of appeals blocked implementation of the EPA's controversial proposed rule expanding its authority over water and wetlands. The regulation, also known as "Waters of the U.S.," would give the EPA significantly more power to regulate bodies of water, including intermittent streams and puddles. Previously this power only applied to "navigable waters" like rivers and lakes.< Read more > -
After West Virginia Mine Tour, McKinley and Welch Introduce Legislation to Help Coal Miners and Communities
10/07/15After touring a West Virginia coal mine and convening roundtables of coal workers and workforce officials last week, Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation today to assist coal workers who have lost their jobs due to a downturn in the coal industry. The Healthy Employee Loss Prevention Act (HELP Act, H.R. 3689) would provide retraining and job search assistance to displaced workers in coal communities across the country.< Read more > -
McKinley: Make Iran Pay Terror Victims
10/01/15Today a bipartisan majority passed a bill to hold Iran accountable for the acts of terror they have supported over the last decades by preventing sanctions from being lifted until Iran compensates the American citizens who were victimized by terrorist acts supported and funded by Iran. The Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act (H.R. 3457) passed with bipartisan support, despite opposition from the Obama Administration.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Keep Government Operating, Vows to Continue Fight Against Taxpayer Funding for Planned Parenthood
09/30/15Today the House voted overwhelmingly to avoid a shutdown and ensure there is no disruption in services or benefits for seniors, veterans, and the military. The funding bill will keep the government open through the middle of December and give the House and Senate more time to come to a long-term budget agreement.< Read more > -
McKinley, Rush Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Manufacturing and Revitalize the Economy
09/29/15Reps. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) and Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan bill yesterday that would revitalize manufacturing and promote economic development and job creation in depressed areas.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Pope Francis' Historic Speech to Congress
09/24/15Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) released the following statement following the speech by Pope Francis to a Joint Session of Congress.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Block Planned Parenthood Funding
09/18/15Bill would send funding for women's health to community health centers instead< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on House's Rejection of the Iran Deal
09/11/15Bipartisan majority votes against President's unpopular deal< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Ruling Against EPA's Waters of the U.S. Rule
09/04/15A North Dakota federal judge halted the regulations in 13 western states< Read more > -
McKinley Kicks-off August with Events Across First District
08/07/15The House typically recesses in August to allow Congressmen to spend time in their district and stay connected with their constituents.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on EPA's Power Plant Regulation
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McKinley Votes to Hold VA Officials Accountable
07/31/15Only two employees fired over VA scandals< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Unemployment in West Virginia
07/24/15West Virginia has worst unemployment rate in nation< Read more > -
McKinley Urges Senate Action on Coal Ash Legislation
07/22/15For 35 years, Congress has wrestled with how to deal with the 140 million tons of coal ash produced across 49 states.< Read more > -
McKinley Condemns New "Stream Buffer Zone" Rule
07/16/15According to a 2012 study, a new Stream Buffer Zone rule could kill between 55,150 and 79,870 coal related mining jobs across the U.S.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Announcement of Iran Deal
07/14/15Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) released the following statement on the Iran nuclear deal announced by President Obama this morning:< Read more > -
McKinley Chairs Congressional Coal Caucus
07/13/15Group will focus on revitalizing coal industry< Read more > -
McKinley Votes for "21st Century Cures" Reforms
07/10/15Transformative health reforms focus on curing diseases, improving lives< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Reform No Child Left Behind
07/08/15Responds to teachers, parents, and school officials< Read more > -
July Mobile Office Hours
07/01/15Mobile office hours are an opportunity to seek our office's assistance with the federal government in-person< Read more > -
McKinley Hosts "Women in Business" Roundtable
06/30/15Morgantown-area leaders discuss successes, hurdles< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on EPA Power Plant Regulation
06/29/15Court strikes down Mercury and Air Toxic Standards rule< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on the Supreme Court's King v. Burwell Decision
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McKinley Votes to Stop Destructive EPA Power Plant Rule
06/24/15EPA plan would shut down coal-fired power plants< Read more > -
McKinley Votes for West Virginia Workers
06/18/15Opposes Obama "fast-track" authority on trade< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Cut Obamacare Taxes
06/18/15Bill would repeal destructive Medical Device Tax< Read more > -
McKinley Votes Against Giving Obama More Power on Trade
06/12/15Trade deal would threaten West Virginia manufacturers, workers< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Secretary Jewell's Visit to West Virginia
06/05/15"It is about time Obama Administration officials came to visit the areas devastated by their relentless War on Coal."< Read more > -
McKinley Urges Gov. Tomblin Not to Implement Obama's Anti-Coal Power Plant Rules
06/03/15McKinley leads House delegation letter to stop EPA rules< Read more > -
McKinley Amendment Helps Small Businesses Fight Unfair Trade Practices
06/02/15Funding would help put American companies on level playing field with foreign competitors< Read more > -
McKinley Calls for Common Sense on Water Regulations
05/27/15EPA Rule is Latest Overreach by Obama Administration< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on West Virginia Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways
05/22/15 < Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
05/21/15Unless and until I am convinced the Export-Import Bank will be reformed with a focus on helping small businesses, I oppose any reauthorization.< Read more > -
McKinley Calls for Long-Term Highway Funding Solution
05/19/15House passes short-term authorization through end of July< Read more > -
McKinley Introduces Bill to Protect Coal Miner Pensions and Health Care
05/18/15Calls for Senators to introduce companion legislation< Read more > -
McKinley Votes for Strong Military, Secure America
05/15/15McKinley amendment supports American manufacturing< Read more > -
McKinley: Will Obama Call the Taliban "Terrorists" Now?
05/14/15Same day Taliban kills 14 civilians in attack, McKinley resolution passes committee< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Protect the Unborn, Empower Women, and Save Lives
05/13/15The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would prevent abortions after 20 weeks, when unborn children can feel pain< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Protect WV Farmers, Businesses, and Landowners from EPA Overreach
05/12/15Bill to block EPA "Waters of the US" passes House< Read more > -
McKinley Defends Energy Research and NETL
05/01/15Amendment ensures NETL will continue valuable research< Read more > -
McKinley Votes for Balanced Budget
05/01/15Budget plan balances in 10 years, Strengthens Medicare & helps rural communities< Read more > -
McKinley Energy Efficiency Plan Signed Into Law
04/30/15Oval Office signing caps week of energy efficiency action< Read more > -
House Passes Common-Sense Energy Efficiency Bill
04/24/15McKinley-Welch Efficiency Plan Heads to President's Desk< Read more > -
Energy and Commerce Committee Continues Work to Strengthen Medicare for Seniors
04/16/15Members Discuss Ways to Reform Post-Acute Care Delivery for Seniors< Read more > -
McKinley: We Need Tax Fairness
04/15/15Votes for package of Republican bills holds IRS accountable and cuts red tape< Read more > -
McKinley Coal Ash Bill Advances
04/15/15Energy & Commerce Committee approves bipartisan coal ash legislation< Read more > -
McKinley Receives Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence
04/09/15 < Read more > -
McKinley Stands for Jobs, Not Regulations
04/03/15As jobs numbers disappoint, Obama Administration continues writing job-killing regulations< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on US-Iran Negotiations
04/03/15The framework of a deal agreed to by Secretary of State Kerry yesterday raises more questions than it answers and gives the world less certainty than before.< Read more > -
McKinley and Capps Introduce Legislation to Provide Access to Specialty Drugs
03/27/15Patient Access to Treatment Act supported by coalition of patient advocacy groups< Read more > -
McKinley Leads Bipartisan Call to Stop Drug Trafficking
03/26/15Letter calls for funding effective nationwide program< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Budget Votes
03/26/15On March 25, Congressman McKinley voted on several competing budget plans.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Strengthen Medicare, Provide Better Care for Seniors
03/26/15Bipartisan Medicare bill makes reforms to save taxpayers< Read more > -
McKinley Introduces Bill to Improve Patient Care for Seniors and Save Billions
03/19/15By bundling post-acute care payments, BACPAC creates powerful incentives that will lead to savings of $20 to $50 billion and strengthen Medicare's finances.< Read more > -
McKinley Stands Up For 316,000 American Jobs
03/19/15Coal ash legislation would preserve jobs, ensure certainty< Read more > -
McKinley Speaks to Energy and Labor Leaders
03/18/15Urges People to "connect the dots" on regulations at joint Edison Energy Institute, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers meeting< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Marshall County Mine Incident
03/09/15Last night, a tragic incident occurred at the Marshall County Mine near Cameron, resulting in the death of a coal miner and two injuries.< Read more > -
McKinley Re-Introduces Bill to Stop EPA Overreach
03/05/15In Reaction to Revoking of Spruce Mine Permit, Bill Amends the EPA's Authority to Revoke Permits and Stops Chilling Effect on All Businesses< Read more > -
McKinley Opposes Obama Amnesty Overreach
03/03/15Votes against bill that does not address Obama's executive amnesty< Read more > -
McKinley Stands with Israel
03/03/15Congressman McKinley released the following statement after attending President Netanyahu's speech before a Joint Meeting of Congress< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to End Democrats' Gridlock and Protect Homeland Security
03/02/15Senate Democrat Minority Has Blocked Debate on House Funding Bill< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Veterans Jobs Fair
02/24/15His office will host a jobs fair for veterans on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Morgantown from 3-6PM< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Approve Keystone Pipeline, End Six Years of Delay
02/11/15"The Obama Administration has used every excuse in the book to delay this project and they are literally out of excuses," said McKinley. "After six years of delays, the President's posturing, delays, and veto threats defy common sense."< Read more > -
Statement on Passing of Rep. Alan Nunnelee
02/06/15 < Read more > -
McKinley and Titus Introduce Bill to Help Student Veterans
02/05/15H.R. 748, the GI Bill STEM Extension Act, will give students utilizing GI Bill benefits more flexibility to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and health fields.< Read more > -
McKinley Calls on Obama to Label Taliban "Terrorists"
02/03/15The resolution was introduced in response to White House Deputy Press Secretary Eric Shultz's refusal to call the Taliban terrorists in his January 28 briefing and the Obama Administration's refusal to acknowledge the Taliban's true nature.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
02/03/15Today's vote was the fourth time Rep. McKinley has voted for the full repeal of Obamacare, in addition to dozens of votes to fix the most damaging parts of the law.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Expand LNG Exports
01/28/15"Over the past five years, there has been an economic bright spot that is significant for the future of our state and our nation – natural gas extraction from the Marcellus and Utica Shale. From farmers and landowners to drillers and manufacturers, West Virginians have benefited from the safe extraction of this clean-burning resource. By allowing West Virginia's natural gas to be sold around the world, we can ensure a growing market and continued job growth for our state,"McKinley said.< Read more > -
McKinley Calls for Restoration of Regular Mail Delivery
01/28/15On July 1, 2012 the United States Postal Service (USPS) initiated an aggressive plan to cut costs by closing rural post offices, mail processing facilities, and reducing First Class Mail delivery. This has had a disproportionate impact businesses and families in rural areas.< Read more > -
McKinley, Marino, Cartwright Offer Proposal to Protect Federal Prison Officials
01/23/15"Any worker who enters his or her workplace should feel safe every day," said McKinley. "However, that's not the case with federal corrections workers who often have no line of defense during conflicts inside prison walls."< Read more > -
Coal Ash Legislation Needed to Provide Certainty
01/23/15"Job creators detest uncertainty. This regulation is unacceptable because it provides no assurances to the business community and perpetuates uncertainty," McKinley said.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes for Energy Infrastructure Jobs
01/21/15"West Virginia is blessed with an abundance of natural gas, but in order to fully benefit, there needs to be infrastructure in place," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley on Obama's State of the Union: Americans Deserve Better
01/21/15"President Obama addressed America and delivered a misleading outlook about our economy and what our government's priorities should be," McKinley said. "His priorities, like raising taxes, have no chance of being adopted and merely serve to divide the nation."< Read more > -
McKinley Stands Up to Obama on Immigration
01/21/15"The United States is a nation of laws, and one man should not be able to change those laws because he is not getting his way. All elected officials take the same oath to defend the Constitution, and today, the House fulfilled its duty," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley Protects Low-Income Communities from Burdensome Regulations
01/21/15"Burdensome regulations have a real impact on families across this country – families that have lost jobs and are facing increasing prices for energy, food, and health care due to burdensome regulations," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley Stands Up to Obama on Immigration
01/14/15Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) voted today to rein in President Obama's unconstitutional power grabs on immigration. In a series of amendments to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) funding, McKinley and House Republicans voted to restore and respect the constitutional separation of powers.< Read more > -
McKinley Protects Low-Income Communities From Burdensome Regulations
01/14/15Congressman David B. McKinley, PE (WV-1) amended a bill today to protect low-income families harmed by burdensome government regulations. His amendment was added to the Regulatory Accountability Act. a bill to ensure a fairer, more transparent, and more accountable rulemaking process for federal bureaucracies.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Create American Jobs, Move Keystone Pipeline Forward
01/09/15Today Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) voted once again to move the Keystone XL Pipeline forward. The project, which has been delayed for 2,303 days, would create an estimated 42,000 American jobs and generate billions in economic activity.< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Help Workers Hurt By Obamacare
01/08/15Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) voted to fix an Obamacare provision that is hurting millions of Americans who have had their hours cut at work and are getting less in their paycheck as a result.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Opens 2015 with Vote to Help Veterans
01/06/15After being sworn in on the opening day of the 114th Congress, the House of Representatives immediately started its work and passed the Hire More Heroes Act. This bill will encourage small businesses to hire veterans without being punished by Obamacare mandates.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Congressional Work by the Numbers for 2014
12/30/14Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) released the following breakdown of his Congressional work over the past year. Here's a look at his work, by the numbers:< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Nominates Impressive Group of West Virginia Students to Service Academies
12/22/14Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 15 West Virginia students to United States service academies including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S Military Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy. Congressional nomination is the first step in a process toward appointment to a military academy. Nominated students must also meet the stringent admission requirements of the academies to earn an appointment.< Read more > -
McKinley: Coal Ash Announcement Is a First Step, But Legislation Still Needed
12/22/14"For the past four years we have sought to find a workable solution for the regulation of coal ash that will maintain hundreds of thousands of jobs, keep electricity prices low, encourage recycling, protect the environment, and provide certainty. Today's announcement by the EPA shows that our work has made a difference and the EPA has listened, but there is still more to be done.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Spending Bill
12/11/14"When the Republican House majority came to Washington four years ago we sought to increase transparency, implement a more open process, and end the closed door practices that marked the Nancy Pelosi era. Yet this week we were presented with a 1,600 page spending bill with 48 hours to review it before funding runs out. We were given no opportunities to change the bill. "While I appreciate the work of the House Appropriations committee and recognize there are many good provisions included in this bill, it did not include protections for West Virginia's coal miners, so I voted against the bill and the broken process that produced it.< Read more > -
McKinley, Loebsack Propose Bill to Help Emergency First Responders
12/10/14Yesterday Reps. David B. McKinley (R-WV) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help volunteer firefighters and other first responders who keep our communities safe. The bill creates a tax deduction for volunteer first responders and will help Volunteer Fire Departments and other public safety organizations recruit and retain volunteers.< Read more > -
McKinley Introduces Bill to Help Student Veterans
12/03/14Today Reps. David B. McKinley (R-WV) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that will help veterans get the education they need to thrive in the modern workforce. The bill will give students utilizing GI Bill benefits more flexibility to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and other STEM fields.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: Disabled Americans Deserve the American Dream
12/03/14Today the House passed a bill to help people with disabilities achieve independence and plan for the future. Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) is an original co-sponsor of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (H.R. 647), which allows Americans with disabilities to create tax free accounts to save for education, job training, health care and other expenses.< Read more > -
McKinley Responds to Obama's Newest Politically Driven Regulation
11/26/14Today, Congressman David McKinley responded to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, which would have devastating consequences to America's economy.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Statement on President Obama's Executive Amnesty Proposal
11/20/14Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) issued the following statement on President Obama's expected announcement that he will use executive action to provide amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants:< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley to Expand Role on Energy and Commerce
11/19/14Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) will continue to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee for the next two years. McKinley will maintain his position on the Energy and Power Subcommittee and the Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, and has been named Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Introduces Bill to Help Hospitals Communicate
10/20/14"Over the past three and a half years we have met with hospitals, health care workers, patients and families and a common theme is the fact that medical records are not easily transferable between different hospital systems," said McKinley. "With all the technology available to us in 2014, this should be a problem that can be solved."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Calls for Ebola Travel Ban
10/17/14"Combating the spread of Ebola requires an aggressive and coordinated plan," said McKinley. "Unfortunately the response thus far has been full of missteps and confusion and the American public is losing confidence."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Highlights American Energy Abundance
10/15/14"The abundance of natural gas in our region can transform America's economy and pave the way for a renaissance in manufacturing," said McKinley. "We just need to make sure we don't get in the way."< Read more > -
McKinley Meets with Business Leaders in Northern Panhandle to Discuss Job Creation
10/07/14"Driving up and down the Ohio River you see just how hard our area has been hit by the decline of steel and manufacturing," said McKinley. "The loss of jobs due to unfair foreign competition, excessive regulations, and other factors has hurt communities like Weirton, Follansbee, and Newell."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Announces $1 Million Grant to Fight Methamphetamine Trade in West Virginia
10/06/14"Communities across West Virginia are feeling the impacts of methamphetamine abuse and the criminals who make and sell the drug," said McKinley. "Methamphetamine is destroying lives and tearing families apart."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Pushes for American Innovation on Energy
10/02/14"The focus in Washington is too often on the issues that divide us, not those that pull us together as a nation," said McKinley. "We need to move beyond the partisanship and work together to make energy efficiency a priority."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Announces Additional Resources to Combat Drug Trafficking in Harrison County
09/29/14"Drug abuse and the criminals who facilitate it scar our communities and destroy lives," said McKinley. "We need to use all the resources at our disposal to take these criminals off our streets and disrupt the drug trade."< Read more > -
Representatives McKinley and Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Communities Hard Hit by Coal Industry Downturn
09/19/14"Across West Virginia communities are being decimated by what's happening to the coal industry," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution and ISIL Amendment
09/17/14"On a bipartisan basis (319-108), the House voted to keep the government open and combat terrorism. With this vote, we are placing our trust in our Commander-in-Chief and his top military advisors to carry out the plan within the resolution to assist, equip and train our partners in the Middle East to combat ISIL along with a coalition of 30 nations, including countries in the region.< Read more > -
Media Advisory: McKinley to Conduct Mobile Town Hall Monday
09/12/14During this unique event, students from West Virginia University, Fairmont State College and other members of the local community will have an opportunity to interact with Rep. McKinley, discuss a variety of issues, and learn more about Congress.< Read more > -
McKinley: Obama's Broken Promise Hurting America
09/11/14"We all remember President Obama's promises when he was selling his plan to the American people," said McKinley. "He promised that you could keep your health plan, you could keep your doctor, and premiums would be reduced. It turns out all of those promises were broken."< Read more > -
McKinley: Never Forget
09/11/14Today Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon:< Read more > -
McKinley Visit to Camp Dawson Highlights WV Contributions to National Security
09/05/14"With all that is happening in the world – ISIS's threats to America and Europe, Russia's aggression in Ukraine, and attacks against Israel -- the discussion about America's security and West Virginia's contribution to it was very timely," said McKinley.< Read more > -
With Congress in Recess, McKinley Returns to Washington for Critical Meetings
08/08/14"Just because Congress is in recess doesn't mean our work is," said Rep. McKinley. "Today we met in Washington on a critical issue directly affecting the hearing impaired, something I have first-hand knowledge of in my own life."< Read more > -
McKinley Statement on Passage of Border Bill
08/01/14"President Obama's actions and words have caused the Texas border to be overwhelmed with nearly 90,000 unaccompanied children."< Read more > -
McKinley: 1,100 More Casualties of War on Coal
08/01/14Alpha Natural Resources to Idle 11 Southern WV Mines Due to EPA Regulations< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley's Statement on the Border Security Bill
07/31/14"Maintaining the status quo on the border in the face of a crisis is unacceptable," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Improve Access to Health Care for Veterans and Hold the VA Accountable
07/30/14Bipartisan Overhaul to VA System Passes House With Bipartisan Support< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: "Casualties of this War on Coal Need a Voice"
07/30/14McKinley Addresses EPA Officials during Comment Session at EPA Headquarters< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes for Bipartisan Plan to Help Students, Parents and Higher Education
07/25/14Three Pieces of Legislation Improve the Access and Information to Higher Education< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Fights to Reverse Obama Administration Home Health Care Cuts
07/23/14Legislation Ensures West Virginia Seniors Get Access to Care< Read more > -
EPA Withdraws Controversial Plan to Garnish Wages after Blowback
07/17/14EPA Scraps Plan Days after Rep. McKinley Introduces Bill to Stop the Move< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Keep Thousands on the Job, Invest in America's Infrastructure
07/15/14Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 Overwhelmingly Passes House< Read more > -
McKinley Fights to Protect NETL and Energy Research
07/11/14National Energy Technology Laboratory Funding Critical for Achieving Energy Independence< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Introduces Resolution Condemning Terrorist Acts in Israel
07/10/14Resolution Condemns the Recent Murders of Israeli and Palestinian Teenagers< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley's Congressional Work by the Numbers for the First Half of 2014
07/10/14Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) released the following breakdown of his Congressional work for the first six months of this year. Here's a look at the work in both the First District and Washington, D.C., by the numbers:< Read more > -
McKinley Continues to Seek Answers on Veterans Care
07/07/14McKinley Meets With Head of Clarksburg VA, Employees, and Area Veterans< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Issues Statement on Terrorist Murder of Three Kidnapped Israeli Teens
07/01/14"This is a tragic and heartbreaking ending to the search for three innocent boys who were kidnapped while heading home from school," said McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: ‘Supreme Court Upholds Religious Freedom of All Americans'
06/30/14U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hobby Lobby in Religious Freedom Case< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Introduces Plan to Cut Waste, Invest in Infrastructure
06/27/14Bipartisan Legislation Will Improve Highways, Sewer and Water Lines in Small Communities< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Named Vice Chair on National Energy Efficiency Board
06/26/14Alliance to Save Energy Recognizes McKinley as Leader on Energy Efficiency Issues< Read more > -
McKinley Leads Congressional Letter Advocating for Kidnapped Israeli Teenagers
06/25/14McKinley's Letter to Sec. of State Kerry Gets the Strong Support of 65 Members of Congress< Read more > -
McKinley Grills EPA Official on Carbon Regulations
06/22/14McKinley Asks How U.S. Will Fix Climate Change By "Going It Alone"< Read more > -
McKinley Secures More Funding For At-Risk Kids
06/22/14Amendment Restores $21 Million for National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Receives Award for Work on Coal Ash
06/18/14McKinley Presented Award for His Advocacy to Protect Jobs and Promote Recycling< Read more > -
McKinley Introduces Bill to Stop Devastating EPA Rule
06/10/14Bill Would Prevent Excessive Regulations on Coal Fired Power Plants< Read more > -
McKinley: Palestinian Unity Government With Hamas a Threat to Security, Stability, and Peace
06/03/14"There is no question Hamas is a terrorist organization with the ultimate goal of destroying the State of Israel," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley: America Will Lose Under Obama Carbon Plan
06/02/14Regulation on Coal Fired Power Plants Will Hurt America's Economy, Lead to Fewer Jobs and Higher Electric Bills for American Families< Read more > -
McKinley Amendment Helps Small Businesses Fight Illegal and Unfair Trade
06/02/14Amendment Boosts Funding to Fight Dumping By Foreign Countries< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Sponsors Bill to Protect Federal Prison Officers During Conflicts
05/23/14House Bill Lets Federal Prison Officers Carry Pepper Spray to be Better Protected< Read more > -
McKinley Amendment to Cut Funding from Obama's Climate Change Agenda Passes House
05/22/14Amendment Included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: We Need Action, Not More Words to Protect Our Veterans
05/21/14Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act Overwhelmingly Passes House< Read more > -
Committee Holds Hearing on McKinley Bill to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Care for Seniors
05/21/14Bundling and Coordinating Post-Acute Care (BACPAC) Act of 2014 Could Save $100 Billion< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Conducts Tour to Highlight Importance of Agriculture
05/14/14McKinley Visits Three Farms in Eastern West Virginia< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: More EPA Overreach Based on Questionable Science
05/13/14"The EPA needs to learn that just because you can doesn't mean you should."< Read more > -
McKinley: The American People Demand Accountability and Answers
05/08/14McKinley Votes to Hold Former IRS Executive Lerner in Contempt; to Investigate IRS Scandal and Benghazi Attack< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Announces Agriculture Tour to Highlight Importance of West Virginia Farms
05/08/14Rep. McKinley to Tour Three Farms on Tuesday, May 13th< Read more > -
McKinley Announces Grant for Fire Safety Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters
05/06/14"Small towns and rural areas across America rely on volunteer first responders to provide vital lifesaving services," said McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley's Statement on Speaker Boehner's Decision to Form Select Committee on Benghazi Attack
05/02/14"Congress should not rest until the truth finally surfaces and all the questions are answered."< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Pushes for More Fossil Energy Research and Development to Create Energy Independence
05/01/14America Depends of Fossil Resources for More Than 80 Percent of Our Energy Needs< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Convenes Discussion on Rural Health Care
04/22/14Summit at WVU Featured Doctors, Nurses, Researchers Discussing Ways to Increase Access Quality Care for West Virginians< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Returns over $100K from Office Budget to U.S. Treasury
04/15/14Rep. McKinley has returned more than $365,000 since taking office.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley's Statement on the Death of Former Congressman Mick Staton
04/15/14Congressman Staton served West Virginia's Third District from 1981 to 1983 as a Republican.< Read more > -
McKinley-WVU to Hold Forum on the State of Rural Healthcare
04/14/14Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV), announced he will be hosting a healthcare forum along with Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University, on April 21, 2014. The forum will take place on WVU's Morgantown campus.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley's Statement on Budget Vote
04/10/14"While the House Republican budget includes positive aspects, it also includes some proposals that differ from the priorities of West Virginia's First District," said McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley's Bill to Protect Jobs Moves Forward
04/09/14Bill Amends the EPA's Authority to Revoke Permits and Stops Chilling Effect on All Businesses< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Repeal '30-Hour' Rule in Obamacare
04/03/14"30 Hour Rule" Under Obamacare Results in Fewer Jobs, Reduced Hours and Less Opportunity< Read more > -
McKinley-WVU to Hold Forum on the State of Rural Healthcare
04/03/14Representatives from healthcare workforce, administrators, researchers, patient advocates, and academia will present.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Holds Constituent Meetings in Marion County
03/31/14"Meeting with people in settings like these allows me to listen and better understand how to serve West Virginia," said McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Receives Two Awards for His Support of Parks and Recreation
03/26/14McKinley Legislation Changes Funding Formula for Land and Water Conservation Fund< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Receives Arthritis Foundation Leadership Award
03/26/14"It's an honor to receive this award from the Arthritis Foundation because we share the same passion for helping people," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Stop Job-Destroying Coal Regulations
03/26/14"The Obama Administration continues to regulate based on ideology and not science," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: Supreme Court's Denial to Review EPA Powers Sends ‘Chilling Effect'
03/24/14"For the past five years, the EPA has been given unprecedented power by the Obama Administration," added McKinley.< Read more > -
McKinley: Victory for Residents Facing Skyrocketing Flood Insurance Rates
03/14/14Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act Awaiting Signature from President Obama< Read more > -
Rockefeller, Manchin, Rahall, Capito, McKinley Urge Reinstatement of FEMA Assistance to Help With Elk River Spill Recovery Costs
03/13/14Delegation urges President to support Governor Tomblin's appeal< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Unfair Obamacare Mandate
03/11/14Obamacare Mandate Could Cripple Volunteer Fire Departments< Read more > -
McKinley: "We Need to Start Dreaming Big Again"
03/11/14Rep. McKinley Addresses Thousands at Building Trades Conference in Washington, D.C.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Named ‘Representative of the Year' by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
03/11/14Award Recognizes Leadership on Issues Important to the MS Community< Read more > -
Lawmakers Seek Lower Drug Costs and Fair Appeal Fights for Chronically Ill Seniors
03/11/14The letter was spearheaded by the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Sens. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Susan Collins (R-ME), along with U.S. Reps. Hank Johnson (D-GA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), David McKinley (R-WV) and Keith Ellison (D-MN).< Read more > -
Busy and Productive Week for Team McKinley
03/07/14A Look at the Week of March 3, 2014 by the Numbers< Read more > -
McKinley Votes to Protect Jobs, Affordable Electricity
03/06/14Bipartisan Bill Passes with Two Amendments by Rep. McKinley< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes for Fairness by Granting Delay from Obamacare Penalty
03/05/14Simple Fairness Act Eliminates Individual Mandate Tax Penalty under Obamacare< Read more > -
House Passes McKinley Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill
03/05/14Energy Efficiency Improvement Act Will Create Jobs and Save Energy< Read more > -
Van Hollen, McKinley, Walz, Gibson, Huffman, Reichert Introduce Bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act
03/05/14"We are proud to introduce the IDEA Full Funding Act today to ensure that the federal government pays its fair share of the costs of educating students with disabilities," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Protect Homeowners from Skyrocketing Flood Insurance Rates
03/04/14Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 Makes Needed Changes to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley on Selection of E. Gordon Gee as the Next President of West Virginia University
03/03/14"Gordon Gee is an enormously talented individual that can contribute a lot to strengthen the University," said Rep. McKinley.< Read more > -
More Broken Promises on Obamacare
02/24/14Health Care Premiums Increase for Two-Thirds of Small Businesses< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: No Blank Check for Obama
02/11/14Obama and Democrats Refuse to Negotiate Over Debt Limit Increase< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Applauds EPA Decision Declaring ‘Coal Ash Safe for Recycling'
02/08/14Need for McKinley Bill to Provide Further Certainty Continues< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: Bipartisan CBO Report Determines Obamacare is Bad Medicine for Americans
02/07/14Congressional Budget Office Releases Devastating Report on Economic Impact of Obamacare< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: Coal Ash Legislation Still Needed to Protect Jobs, Create Certainty, and Protect Our Health and Environment
01/30/14Court Decision Highlights Need for Legislative Solution on Coal Ash< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley: Bipartisan Farm Bill Provides Certainty for West Virginia Farmers
01/29/14Farm Bill Passes House With Significant Support from Both Republicans and Democrats< Read more > -
West Virginia Delegation Requests Further Help from FEMA After Chemical Spill
01/29/14Delegation seeks to financially assist those businesses and organizations affected by the Elk River chemical spill< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address
01/28/14"I did not hear solutions but rather the same old rhetoric we're heard over the past six years."< Read more > -
Energy and Commerce Committee Passes McKinley Bill to Promote Energy Efficiency
01/28/14Bipartisan Better Buildings Act will Save Money, Energy< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes for Fair, Bipartisan Government Funding Bill
01/15/14Funding Bill Prevents Government Shutdown and Congress Forward< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Protect Jobs by Reining In EPA Overregulation
01/14/14Obama Administration Continues to Change Rules, Standards and Regulations–Killing Jobs< Read more > -
McKinley Applauds ‘Fair Treatment' for Volunteer Firefighters Under Obamacare.
01/10/14Treasury Department decision reverses mandate for volunteer fire departments.< Read more > -
Rep. McKinley Votes to Increase Obamacare Transparency and Protect Americans
01/10/14Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act Protects Information Submitted to Obamacare< Read more >