U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith
provided free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in the region. The awarding office of this grant
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Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Trump-Xi Summit
cease weaponizing its control of rare earth minerals to the detriment of American manufacturing. The summit produced
Warner, Hickenlooper, Kaine, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps in Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families
income and health care needs of disabled miners and their families. The senators requested the report from … order to inform policy aimed at helping coal miners and their families in the Appalachian region. “For years
Warner, Kaine, Hickenlooper, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families Gaps In Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families
income and health care needs of disabled miners and their families. The senators requested the report from … order to inform policy aimed at helping coal miners and their families in the Appalachian region. “For years
Griffith Statement on NIOSH Deployment to SWVA for Black Lung Screenings
provide free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in Virginia. As part of the NIOSH Coal Worker … Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), all coal miners are welcome and encouraged to participate. The NIOSH mobile unit will
Warner, Kaine Press MSHA on Response to Mining Accident
Letter demands answers on uptick in miner fatalities, including incident in West Virginia in November 2025 that resulted … death of a miner WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent
Warner, Kaine Press MSHA on Response to Mining Accident
that resulted in the tragic death of a miner. The letter stems from concern that MSHA staffing shortages … resulting in the devastating loss of one miner. We have serious concern over reports that have raised questions
Photos: Kaine Completes Week of Official Meetings in Australia in Support of Aukus Agreement & Shared National Security Priorities
importance of various industries, including shipbuilding and critical minerals, to America and Australia‘s shared national security needs
Kaine & Ricketts Encourage Quad Dialogue
challenges including supply chain vulnerabilities, restrictions on critical minerals, threats to a free and open Indo-Pacific … challenges including supply chain vulnerabilities, restrictions on critical minerals, threats to a free and open Indo-Pacific
Trump Invites Griffith to WH Champion of Coal Event
group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event … special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following the event, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement
Wittman Introduces SECURE Minerals Act to Support Critical Minerals Industry
Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act , legislation that will support domestic critical mineral supply … will further unleash American energy. The SECURE Minerals Ac t is co-led by Select Committee on China
Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Mining Workforce
Relations Committee, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameralCritical Mineral Mining Education Act,legislation that would help build … support the United States’ growing domestic critical mineral mining industry and strengthen U.S. science, technology, engineering, and math
Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers who Died of Black Lung Disease
both D-VA) introduced theRelief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits … ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill
Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease
both D-VA) introduced theRelief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits … ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill
Warner, Kaine, Fetterman, McGarvey & Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits for Miners
Lung Benefits Improvement Act,legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access … processes, and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “For generations, Virginia
Kaine, Warner, Fetterman, McGarvey, & Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits Program for Miners
Lung Benefits Improvement Act,legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access … processes, and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “Our miners make
Scott, McGarvey Introduce Legislation to Improve Black Lung Benefits Program
Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access … processes and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “Decades ago, Congress
House Passes FY26 NDAA with Major Hampton Roads and Shipbuilding Priorities Secured by Kiggans
Defense Industrial Base Fund to invest in critical mineral mining and refining, demands multi-year procurement for high
Labor Leaders Demand Coal Operators Pay Their Fair Share
provide cash assistance and medical care for miners they employ who become disabled by black lung disease … bankrupt, closes, or is otherwise unable to pay, miners and their families receive benefits from the BLDTF
Kaine & Booker Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC-Rwanda Crisis
does not mean that we will auction our mineral resources.” On September 24, 2025, the Administration’s Senior
Wittman, McClain Tour Virginia Sites to Promote Efforts to Secure Reliable, Affordable Energy
Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and investing in critical minerals infrastructure and grid reliability. "It was a privilege to tour
Griffith Statement on American Tin Company Investment in Henry County
fertile ground for advancing American manufacturing and critical mineral production. This investment in Henry County highlights Virginia
Wittman Votes to Safeguard Medicaid, Strengthen National Defense, and Protect Virginia Families from Tax Increase
that can be used for energy and critical minerals infrastructure Stopping the Flow on Fentanyl Provides resources
Griffith Op-Ed: “Big, Beautiful Bill” Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats
from permits being revoked for coal, oil, critical minerals, natural gas or nuclear installations. This de-risking compensation
Griffith Announces $1.12 Million HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc.
issued the following statement: “Southwest Virginia coal miners and their families benefit from specialized health services administered … disease that impacts our nation’s miners. Miners who are diagnosed with the disease are entitled to certain