On Thursday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her House colleagues in passing a minibus funding package, securing $11.8 million for projects in West Virginia’s First Congressional District. This funding package included the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
“I am thrilled that yesterday’s minibus secured funding for nine of my Community Project Funding requests, bringing meaningful results to West Virginia by investing in public safety, modern infrastructure, and water projects that directly benefit local communities. By prioritizing responsible spending and targeted investments, Congress is ensuring that West Virginia families, businesses, and first responders have the resources they need to thrive now and well into the future,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller.
The projects funded in each bill include:
• Energy and Water: $5,725,000 – City of Lewisburg’s Water System Improvements
• Commerce, Justice, and Science: $340,000 – Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Upgrades
• Interior and Environment: $750,000 – Webster County Economic Development Authority’s Diana-Guardian Water Line Extension Project; $750,000 – Boone County Public Service District’s Water Improvement Project; $1,000,000 – Buffalo Creek Public Service District’s Water Treatment and Plant Upgrade and Expansion Project; $750,000 – City of Welch’s Combined Sewer Overflow Removal Project; $750,000 – North Beckley Public Service District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project; $750,000 – Region 2 Planning and Development Council’s Crum Water Treatment Plant Project; $1,000,000 – Town of West Hamlin’s Water Treatmen Plant Upgrades.
Two additional Community Project Funding requests passed in November 2025, securing over $4 million for West Virginia hospitals.
