Press Releases
Senate Passes Manchin, Scott Bipartisan Resolution Dedicating September 2024 As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy; each year, more than 14,500 children under the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer. “Every September, we … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Manchin, Capito, WV Officials Announce Form Energy Selection for $150 Million to Build Out Battery Factory in Weirton
Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling programs to support Form Factory … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin Statement On 10.6% National Decline In Overdose Deaths
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on yesterday’s news that overdose deaths declined by 10.6% in the United States and by 11.56% in West Virginia between April 2023 and April 2024. This is the first time since 2020 that national overdose deaths have decreased. “Yesterday’s news represents significant progress in our fight against the devastating drug epidemic that has touched every corner of West Virginia and the entire country. Our … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin Announces $42.9 Million For 10 Healthcare, Mental Health Community Projects Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $42,994,000 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for 10 community projects across West Virginia. The funding will bolster general healthcare and mental health services across West Virginia. These federal awards are Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2024 funding … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin, Committee Examine Fusion Energy Technology Development
Washington, DC- Today, United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) convened a full committee hearing to examine fusion energy technology development and commercialization efforts. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed the opportunity that fusion energy presents and the continuing challenges preventing the technology from being deployed at commercial scale. “Fusion energy would be a total game changer,” said Chairman Manchin during his … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Manchin Announces $3.4 Million For Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery Programs In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,460,028 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for seven Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) grants across West Virginia. These investments assist individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in transitioning from treatment programs to recovery and employment. “The Appalachian Regional Commission continues to be a great partner for … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Manchin, Romney, Tillis, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Repeal Covid-Era Tax Credits
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Thom Tills (R-NC) introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Repeal Act. This bipartisan legislation would halt the processing of ERTC claims filed after January 31, 2024, and increase penalties on fraud. The ERTC has been highly susceptible to fraudulent schemes—costing taxpayers nearly 200% more than anticipated and adding an estimated $230 billion to the national debt through Fiscal Year 2023. By … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Manchin Announces $4.3 Million To Strengthen West Virginia Public Health, Maternal Services
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,326,872 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), West Virginia University (WVU), and the Nicholas Intervention Coalition. The funding will strengthen local health department infrastructure, support maternal and child health services, and bolster substance use disorder prevention … Continue Reading
September 17, 2024
Manchin Announces $585k For Eight Rural Development Projects In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $585,957 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for eight projects across West Virginia. The funding will support West Virginia’s farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses. “It is imperative we get our farmers the resources they need so they can continue to feed families in West Virginia and this country,” said Senator Manchin. “I am … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024
Manchin Announces $2.6 Million For Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Family Services
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,685,987 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for substance use disorder treatment and prevention for West Virginians and their families. The funding will specifically support The Martinsburg Initiative, Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, Raleigh County Prevention Coalition, Lily’s Place, Jacobs Ladder, and Marshall University. These federal awards … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge The Department Of Education To Ensure Schools Can Properly Meet New Transparency Rules
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) joined his bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Education in support of delaying the institutional reporting deadline for the new Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) regulations to July 2025. The Senators’ request comes as the Department works through significant challenges in rolling out the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Ensuring that schools are able … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024
Manchin Statement On The 23rd Anniversary Of 9/11
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement in honor of the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001 and in remembrance of those lives lost, including our brave service heroes. “On the 23rd anniversary of September 11th, we honor those who lost their lives and the families who continue to mourn them as well as commemorate the courageous first responders and servicemembers who answered the call to save, protect and rebuild our nation. They will … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce The Protecting American Agriculture From Foreign Adversaries Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This commonsense legislation permanently adds the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), providing an additional layer of scrutiny to over foreign acquisitions of U.S. farmland and agricultural industries. The bill would ensure that any agricultural … Continue Reading
September 10, 2024
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner Gary Chapman
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner Gary Chapman, who was fatally injured at Mingo Logan Coal in Logan County on Friday. “Gayle and I are devastated by the passing of Gary Chapman. We ask that all West Virginians join us in keeping his family, friends and loved ones in our prayers during this enormously difficult time. West Virginians and all Americans are forever grateful for the brave miners, like Gary, who risk … Continue Reading
September 09, 2024
Manchin Announces $4.9 Million To Promote Public Safety Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,948,069 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for two programs dedicated to promoting public safety and supporting victims of crime across West Virginia. “I’m pleased that these critical investments from the Department of Justice will expand West Virginia’s victim compensation and victim assistance programs,” said Senator Manchin. “These funds will lift up the West … Continue Reading
September 06, 2024
Manchin Announces Nearly $550k To Support Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder Prevention Programs
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $549,991 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for The Martinsburg Initiative and West Virginia Game Changers. The funding will support programs to educate and prevent youth substance use, as well as provide behavioral health and support services for children who have lived through adverse experiences related to the drug epidemic. “West Virginia’s young … Continue Reading
September 06, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At Shepherd University Plaque Dedication, Stubblefield Institute For Civil Political Communications Event
Charleston, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) attended and spoke at Shepherd University’s plaque dedication honoring his lifetime of public service. Senator Manchin also attended and spoke at the Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications event, “Beyond Pepperoni Rolls: Who Are We as West Virginians,” where he engaged with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in a discussion on bipartisanship and their shared West Virginian identity. “It has been an honor to work … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces More Than $493k For Environmental Conservation Efforts Along Halfmoon Run
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $493,903 from the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to expand and protect native brook trout strongholds along Halfmoon Run in West Virginia. The funding will support reconnecting and restoring more than four miles of headwater habitat on public lands and enrolling high-value conservation lands in a brook trout-focused … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $25.5 Million To Support Infrastructure Improvements In Bluefield
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,547,532 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the City of Bluefield. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support infrastructure improvements along U.S. Route 52, including converting four intersections to roundabouts and enhancing pedestrian safety through additional sidewalks, crosswalks, and street lighting. In May, Senator … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $7.8 Million for West Virginia Hydroelectric Projects
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced that four West Virginia hydroelectric facilities were chosen to receive up to $7.8 million in total funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding is part of a $430 million investment announced through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Section 247 Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives program. “West Virginia’s rivers and waterways … Continue Reading
