Press Releases
Manchin Expresses Concern to DeVos After Department of Education Denies Request for Reconsideration of Decision to Impose a Sanction on West Virginia's Public Colleges and Universities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), U.S. Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney, Evan Jenkins today sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern with the Department of Education's decision to deny the State of West Virginia's request for reconsideration of its provisional status and heightened cash monitoring, a sanction that will make it more difficult for schools to receive and distribute financial aid … Continue Reading
July 20, 2017
Manchin Sends Letter to SEC Urging Rejection of Sale of Chicago Stock Exchange to Chinese Firm
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter today to the heads of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the Commission to reject the sale of the Chicago Stock Exchange to investors led by the Chinese firm Congqing Casin Enterprise Group (CCEG). The letter was addressed to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and Commissioners Kara M. Stein and Michael S. Piwowar. "Our government considers our stock exchanges-a key part of our national financial market infrastructure-to be … Continue Reading
July 20, 2017
Manchin Discusses Importance of Appalachian Storage Hub in Energy and Natural Resources Committee
ICYMI: MANCHIN DISCUSSES IMPORTANCE OF APPALACHIAN STORAGE HUB IN ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and leaders of the U.S. energy sector discussed the prospects for a natural gas liquids storage hub in the Appalachian Region during a hearing to examine the status and outlook for U.S. and Northern American energy and resource security before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Mark Mills of the Manhattan … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Manchin Introduces REACT Bill to Enhance Critical Minerals Extraction Technology
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Rare Earth Element Advancing Coal Technologies Act (REACT), which would allow for the development of technology capable of extracting rare earth elements (REEs) and minerals from coal and coal byproducts in the U.S. to re-establish domestic production. "The U.S. depends on foreign imports for its supply of rare earth elements," Senator Manchin said. "This bill will support continued research into advancing technologies that can … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Manchin, Markey, Blumenthal Call for Mandatory Education for Opioid Prescribers
Legislation would require prescribers of opioid pain medications and other controlled substances to undergo mandatory training on safe prescribing practices and the identification of possible substance use disorders Washington, D.C. - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in introducing legislation that requires any prescriber of opioid medications to undergo mandatory education on safe prescribing practices. Specifically, the Safe … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $9.9 Million for West Virginia Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $9,989,178 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) will be awarded to Head Start programs in West Virginia. "Our kids deserve the best chances at success, and it is important to invest in programs like Head Start that will lead the next generation to a brighter tomorrow," Senator Manchin said. "This funding will continue to help these programs provide access to … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce $1.3 Million for West Virginia Health Care Center
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will award $1,314,440 to the Lincoln County Primary Care Center. This funding will help to support health care operations and expanding access to care. "This funding will help strengthen health care for patients in Lincoln County and provide quality, affordable services. Our health centers play an important role in keeping our … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Manchin Meets with FBI Director Nominee Christopher Wray
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement regarding his meeting with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Nominee, Christopher Wray. "At a time when the public's confidence in our government institutions is lower than ever, it is critically important that the person leading the FBI has sound moral character and impeccable qualifications. I watched his testimony yesterday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and was impressed by … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $11.7 Million in Funding for West Virginia Airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $11,688,591 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Yeager Airport in Charleston and Tri-State Airport in Huntington. The grants will be used to reconstruct and repair terminal and runway areas. "This funding will enable Yeager and Tri-State Airports to make necessary repairs to their existing infrastructure," Senator Manchin said. "As a pilot myself, … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Manchin Votes to Pass Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill Out of Committee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to be passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "As a new member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am pleased to help draft and vote for legislation that increases funding for veterans and service members who work tirelessly to protect our country," Senator Manchin said. "I'm especially excited about a few key features of … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Manchin Calls on Senate Colleagues to Pass the FUTURE Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined his colleagues in a colloquy on the Senate Floor to discuss the importance of the FUTURE Act, which would reform, enhance, and expand upon the current 45Q tax credit provision for carbon capture technology. "Coal is abundant and reliable and will be a part of our energy mix for years to come. We must invest in the future of coal to ensure the U.S. is a leader in commercializing cutting-edge technologies and to ensure a cleaner more … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017
Manchin, Young Propose Increased Accountability Measures for Department of Education
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced legislation to increase accountability at the Department of Education. Up to this point, the Department of Education has not implemented dozens of open recommendations crafted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). "I have always said that government agencies need to be more transparent and efficient and I'm proud to join my colleague Senator Young in bipartisan legislation to do just that," Senator … Continue Reading
July 11, 2017
Manchin Urges DEA to Lower Opioid Quota to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Agency should build upon last year's progress and further lower those levels for 2018 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined a group of senators in sending a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), urging the agency to better prevent painkillers from flooding the market by setting lower opioid production quotas for 2018. Last year, the DEA heeded the senators' call to address America's opioid epidemic by reducing nearly all opioid quotas by 25 percent or more. This was … Continue Reading
July 11, 2017
Manchin Introduces Legislation to Allow West Virginia Colleges to Resubmit TRIO Applications
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced Defending Educational Opportunities for West Virginia Students Act of 2017, legislation to allow the Secretary of Education to review and score TRIO program applications even if they had minor budgeting errors that have been fixed. "In West Virginia, we have a lot of first time college students, many of whom come from low-income families that simply do not have the resources or experience to help their children navigate things … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
Manchin Applauds FDA Decision to Add Immediate Release Opioids to the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to strengthen training and prescribing practices for immediate release opioids by adding them to the FDA's Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Senator Manchin has fought for years to convince the FDA to recognize the dangers of opioid medications and take steps to reduce the risk to patients. This is a significant step because approximately 90 percent of the 200 … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $1.5 Million for Flood Recovery in Clay County
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced West Virginia will receive $1,464,105 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist in efforts to recover from the June 2016 floods. The funds have been awarded to the Clay County Board of Education to complete repairs on facilities at the Clay County High School football … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $2.8 Million for West Virginia Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $2,826,948 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) will be awarded to Head Start programs in West Virginia. "Programs like Head Start are imperative to ensuring academic success in communities across our state," Senator Manchin said. "Every West Virginia child deserves the best chance at a bright future. With this funding, our families and children will have … Continue Reading
July 07, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce Nearly $45k for Restoration of Civil War Battlefields in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced a total of $44,525.95 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Interior for the restoration of West Virginia's Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County. This funding will be used to preserve over 14 acres of historic battle grounds in West Virginia. "As a state born out of the Civil War, West Virginia's earliest history is directly tied to the battlefields where our ancestors sacrificed … Continue Reading
July 06, 2017
Manchin Welcomes Secretary Perry to West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined members of the West Virginia delegation in welcoming U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to West Virginia. They toured the Longview Power Plant in Maidsville and the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown. "I was thrilled to show my good friend Secretary Perry around my great state of West Virginia and show him all we have to offer," Senator Manchin said. "Longview Power Plant and the National Energy Technology … Continue Reading
July 06, 2017
Manchin Applauds Decision by Endo International to Remove Opioid Pain Medication from Market
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded Endo International's decision to voluntarily pull its opioid pain medication, Opana ER, from the market. Last month, Senator Manchin and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Endo International to cease selling the medication after determining that the drug's risks outweighed its medical benefits and that it was contributing to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and across the country. "I'm glad to see that Endo … Continue Reading
