Reschenthaler, Miller Form Congressional Appalachian Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced the formation of the Congressional Appalachian Caucus.

 

"I am excited to form the Appalachian Caucus and honored to lead it as co-chair in the 118th Congress," said Reschenthaler. "This caucus will serve as a voice for the small towns in Appalachia who have been overlooked and left behind. I look forward to working with my colleagues to promote policies that will create jobs, strengthen families, protect senior citizens, and generate economic growth throughout the region."

 

"Appalachia is a beautiful part of the United States. Abundant with natural resources, we supply America with energy resources, agriculture, and the hardest working people in the country. I am honored to be a co-chair of the Appalachian Caucus and advocate for better health care access, broadband, transportation, and jobs. We are a strong people and I’m looking forward to this caucus bringing forth solutions and opportunities for all of Appalachia," said Miller.

 

Appalachia spans 206,000 miles across 13 states, encompassing 423 counties with 26.3 million residents.

 

The Appalachian Caucus will support policies that are of shared concern for the people of Appalachia and surrounding regions, including domestic energy production and access to transportation, healthcare, and broadband.