Nothing burns taxpayers more than fraud and abuse.

I was thrilled to visit the Freedom 250 Truck and celebrate the 42nd grand opening of the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival, which brings communities together and highlights the spirit of our state.

Hosting the Freedom 250 Truck in Bluefield during the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival is a tremendous opportunity for our community and visitors from across the region to experience an important piece of our nation’s history.

E-Verify is a proven tool that helps businesses comply with federal immigration laws and protects American workers.

GameChanger has and always will be a program designed by and for West Virginians.

Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and entirely preventable.

I understand the heartbreaking and far-reaching effects Alzheimer’s and other dementias can have on patients, families, and health professionals.

…I think that is actually a very personal attack on our justices.

We voted unanimously. The fact of the matter is, we shouldn't be shutting the government down.

This announcement is welcome news as it will strengthen readiness, while also ensuring our service members are equipped to respond to the complex threats and emergencies we face today.

The proposal realizes much of the savings that Congress envisioned when we put together the ADVANCE Act.

I am proud of the work we did last year to complete a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 bill that increased funding for NIH by $415 million dollars.

The opioid epidemic isn’t the only challenge facing my home state.

The 2024 rule was very egregious to try to eliminate coal from our nation's energy mix.

I’m proud to know that this capability will be located in the Eastern Panhandle, and I look forward to seeing the opportunities and benefits brought to the region and our nation when it comes to homeland security needs.

I was pleased with that.

Last question I wanted to ask is, the Department of Energy launched an initiative to use a previously unused authority to allow for construction and operation of privately owned and privately funded nuclear reactors.

I'd rather see what you're saying, focus on the ones that are working.

However, to be clear, not all regulations are bad. Appropriate protections are essential to keeping hardworking West Virginians safe, especially our miners.

Our nation’s success depends on the medical researchers across this country supported by NIH.

Wellsburg’s downtown renovation is doing just that, and I am proud to partner with local leaders to keep the momentum up.

Over recent years, Congress has actively focused on addressing outdated statutory requirements that have limited the safe deployment of nuclear power.

I want to talk about the ATF National Tracing Center, which you know is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Most importantly, the NRC is projecting an increase of licensing work, the purpose for which the Agency exists.

I can tell you from where I sit in West Virginia, it has been a very effective program. We've used it for infrastructure upgrades.