2025 third_quarter Filing

Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Oppose H.R. 1 due to cuts to Medicaid. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease (no bill numbers yet).

Support funding in FY26 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342Oppose H.R. 1 due to ending programs supporting economic development in rural and Appalachian communities. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration.