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U.S. Senator for . Chairman of . Please do not hesitate to contact me to share your commonsense ideas, concerns or if you need assistance.

West Virginia, USA
Joined January 2011

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    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill represents a historic investment in West Virginia’s infrastructure – around $6 billion over the next 5 years. Here are some of the investments that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will bring to :

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  2. : This week I asked officials from & how those responsible for the horrific Clarksburg VAMC murders are being held accountable. We must make meaningful changes so that Veterans in can begin to rebuild their trust in the VA's care.

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  3. . and I wrote to Dr. Califf two weeks ago asking for an update on the FDA’s work to address this crisis. We haven’t received a response. Dr. Califf, when will you act?

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  4. Dr. Califf says to “judge him by his actions” on addressing the opioid epidemic that has ravaged . But he has yet to implement any changes recommended in a report he requested during his last tenure at the FDA.

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  5. Dr. Califf doesn’t want to answer questions from the American people about the FDA’s role in the opioid epidemic that has taken more than 107,000 Americans over the last year.

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  6. GOOD NEWS: I secured more than $6M from the for 12 rural healthcare providers. I fought for additional funding in the ARP for rural healthcare providers, and to date, has received over $129M from ARP Rural Fund payments. MORE:

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  7. : Yesterday I questioned and The Joint Commission officials on the horrific murders of multiple Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) in 2017 and 2018. We must have accountability for these failures.

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  8. has a rich history of contributing to achievements in space. That's why I'm proud to lead a bipartisan bill to create a Space National Guard to ensure National Guard personnel in WV & across the country can continue their specialized service. MORE:

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  9. WATCH: West Virginia Veterans have made great sacrifices to protect our nation. I pressed VA officials on the changes being made to ensure our Veterans never have to worry about getting the quality care they've earned.

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  10. WATCH: I worked tirelessly to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure VA healthcare providers are held to the highest standards. Today I questioned VA officials on their updated hiring process to ensure this tragedy never happens again.

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  11. WATCH: Today I asked officials from & how those responsible for the horrific Clarksburg VAMC murders are being held accountable. We must make meaningful changes so that Veterans in West Virginia can begin to rebuild their trust in the VA's care.

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  12. The VA used faulty data to make harmful recommendations that would reduce services at three of four VA Medical Centers in West Virginia. These sweeping recommendations would deeply impact Veterans' access to care. Read my letter to w/ 's congressional delegation:

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  13. Our Veterans put their lives on the line for us & they deserve consistent, accessible, quality care when they return. That's why I wrote a letter to urging him to stand up for Veterans & reject the harmful changes recommended by the AIR Commission.

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  14. Between Apr '20 and Apr '21, illicit fentanyl became the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18-45. I was proud to support a bipartisan resolution designating today as the first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day to raise awareness & save lives.

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  15. Today is Election Day in West Virginia! I encourage all eligible voters to . Polls are open until 7:30PM. To find your polling place, visit .

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  16. GOOD NEWS: I secured more than $54M for from the Federal Highway Administration. This funding will go toward repairing & replacing bridges to keep motorists safe, and further building the Appalachian Development Highway System. MORE:

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  17. Stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates from Washington and across West Virginia by subscribing to my weekly e-Newsletter. Subscribe here ⬇️

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  18. GOOD NEWS: I secured $11M for through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) program to support important research to develop ways to prevent, treat & slow vision problems that are currently incurable. MORE:

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  19. WATCH: In WV alone, the outdoor recreation industry employs over 18K & supports hundreds of millions of dollars in salaries. My bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act will improve & expand WV's outdoor recreation economy & make it easier for our rural businesses to thrive.

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  20. For the first time ever, the 's National Small Business Person of the Year is from West Virginia! Congratulations to Jill Scarbro of Bright Futures Learning Services in Winfield on this well-deserved recognition!

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  21. Today and every day, I commend 's nurses for their professional & compassionate service to our state. I was proud to cosponsor a resolution designating May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. Please join me in thanking our nurses!

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