Press Releases

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today two grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first, to the Mercer County Airport Authority for the installation of fencing at the Mercer County Airport, totaling $828,528. The second, worth $243,663, to the Mingo County Airport Authority to rehabilitate the runway at the Appalachian Regional Airport.

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant of $169,882 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to continue their environmental programs.

Congresswoman Miller said, "This grant continues the funding for important programs that protect the health and safety of our state. We must ensure that our community, especially our children, are safe from environmental hazards and are able to live prosperous lives."

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Miller (WV-3) announced today four grants totaling $1,087,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services to healthcare centers in Southern West Virginia. The full list of details is below.

Congresswoman Miller said, "This funding from the Department of Health and Human Services goes a long way in ensuring that all West Virginian's have access to good quality healthcare. Making our state the best place to live, work, and raise a family is my priority and this is another important step towards achieving that goal."

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $163,222 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Bluefield Fire Department.

Congresswoman Miller said, "Our firefighters risk their lives for our safety daily and they deserve the best equipment available to them. I am committed to protecting our community and providing resources to keep our first responders safe each time they go to work to protect our great state."

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Miller (WV-3) announced today a grant of $1,800,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to the Town of Iaeger for a Regional Sewer Project that will provide first-time sanitary sewer service to 21 businesses and 97 households.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Miller (WV-3) announced today a planning grant of $2,204,124 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Medical Services. The funding will be used to increase the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers for substance use disorder (SUD).

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today two grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to firefighters in West Virginia. The first grant is an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) totaling $348,099.99, the full break down to specific localities is below. The second grant is a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant totaling $501,275 to the Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department for recruitment and retention.

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant of $319,423 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.