Press Releases
Manchin Celebrates West Virginia's 154th Birthday
Washington, D.C. - To commemorate the Mountain State's 154th birthday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) shared West Virginia's state food, the pepperoni roll, with all of his colleagues in the U.S. Senate and invited them to the West Virginia State Society celebration on June 28th. "The State of West Virginia was founded during the Civil War by patriots who were willing to risk their lives in a united pursuit of justice and freedom," Senator Manchin said. "Since our state was forged through … Continue Reading
June 20, 2017
Manchin Meets with West Virginians Opposed to the House Healthcare Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) met with a group of about 50 West Virginians who were in Washington, D.C. to voice their concerns with the House healthcare bill and how it will impact West Virginia. "I was glad to meet with people representing West Virginia in Washington today to hear more about how the House healthcare bill would affect families across the state," Senator Manchin said. "West Virginians are making sure that their voices are heard and I thank everyone … Continue Reading
June 20, 2017
Manchin Releases Report Detailing How the House Healthcare Bill Would Worsen the Opioid Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing how the House Healthcare bill would worsen the opioid crisis in West Virginia after participating in a conference call with Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Huntington Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli and other law enforcement officials. "Now is not the time to reduce and eliminate the critical funding being used to fight the opioid epidemic," Senator Manchin said. "As many as 2.8 million Americans with a substance use … Continue Reading
June 19, 2017
Manchin Pledges to Return to Era of Bipartisan Cooperation and Agreement
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today pledged to return to an era of bipartisan cooperation and agreement in order to restore civility to the United States Senate and our political discourse. He is urging his colleagues to join him in signing this pledge and taking the first step to show the American people that they are here to work towards a better United States. "Several years ago I took a personal pledge to not campaign against a sitting colleague," Senator Manchin … Continue Reading
June 16, 2017
Manchin Gets Assurance from DeVos that WVU, WVSU Funding is Being Reconsidered
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on the phone about figuring out a way for West Virginia University and West Virginia State University to reapply for Upward Bound funding, and received her assurance that the issue is being reconsidered. "Today I spoke with Secretary DeVos about the importance of Upward Bound programs in West Virginia. In West Virginia, we have a lot of first time college students, many of … Continue Reading
June 16, 2017
Manchin Statement on Celebrating Father's Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement about the celebration of Father's Day. "Today, I celebrate with all West Virginians the fathers and father-figures who have supported and loved us throughout our lives. The impact fathers and grandfathers have in the lives of the people who love them is why we dedicate this day to them. West Virginia was one of the first places to devote a day to fathers over 100 years ago. In July 1908, a Sunday sermon … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017
Manchin Votes for Additional Sanctions on Iran and Russia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017, which imposes sanctions on Iran for its ballistic missile program, its support for acts of terrorism, and its continuing abuses of human rights. This legislation also includes a provision that expands sanctions on the Russian government. "Iran is the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, according to the Department of State, and we must do everything in our power to … Continue Reading
June 15, 2017
Manchin, Heller Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Rural Broadband
The "Rural Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act" ensures efforts to deploy broadband infrastructure are expedited Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand Americans' access to broadband by streamlining the application process required to construct broadband infrastructure on federal lands. "Streamlining efforts to expand broadband deployment in rural areas like much of West Virginia is a necessary part of … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $11.6 Million for Wildlife and Fish Restoration
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced more than $11.6 million in funding for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program from the U.S. Department of Interior. "Everyone should be able to enjoy West Virginia's natural beauty," Senator Manchin said. "It is vital that we preserve the outdoors for the state's future generations and visitors. This funding will help ensure that … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $28 Million in Funding for West Virginia Housing Programs
Washington D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced more than $28 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for West Virginia housing programs across the state. "We know the importance of helping out our neighbors in times of need in West Virginia," Senator Manchin said. "This funding will enable communities across the state to improve public housing and promote safe and stable living environments. This … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin Urges DeVos to Allow West Virginia Upward Bound Programs to Apply for Federal Grant Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) yesterday sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing deep concern with the Department of Education's decision to reject the Upward Bound application at West Virginia State University and the McNair Scholars Program application at West Virginia University because of two minor technicalities. Senator Manchin said in part: "As the Secretary of Education, it is your job to put the needs of students above … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin Statement on Miner Death in Boone County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Rodney Osborne, a coal miner who was working in Boone County. "Our coal miners and their families make unthinkable sacrifices, day in and day out, to keep our state and nation strong. Today, as we mourn the loss of Rodney Osborne in Boone County, we come together to lift up his family, friends, coworkers and loved ones in prayer. As West Virginians, the loss of one of our own is felt in … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin and Capito announce more than $5.9M in ARC Grants for West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a total of $5,927,807 to support economic development projects across West Virginia in Summersville, Logan, Charleston, Bluefield State College and Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont. "These grants will help train students, create jobs, link together our communities and diversify the economy of our state," Senator Manchin … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Manchin Statement on Shooting of Congressional Member, Aides and Capitol Police
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise, aides and Capitol Police officers. "Gayle and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to Congressman Scalise, aides and Capitol Police officers who were injured today and their families. It's unimaginable that someone would target my colleagues as they were practicing for a charitable baseball game that creates bipartisanship and comradery. We must also never take our … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Manchin Questions Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein on Drug Court Funding for West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) questioned U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein when he testified in front of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies on the FY 2018 budget. Senator Manchin expressed his concerns about the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and the Department of Justice's funding for programs that are working to end this epidemic. In his questioning, he specifically asked Deputy AG Rosenstein about the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Manchin Statement Commemorating Flag Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement commemorating U.S. Flag Day. In honor of Flag Day, Senator Manchin's staff is presenting flags at events in locations including Delbarton, Sutton, Star City and Wheeling. "Each and every day, students, Veterans, soldiers, scouts, and Americans pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. We salute it; we fight for it; we cherish it; we honor it and every year on June 14, we come together to … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Manchin, Capito Announce $600,000 for WVU Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced today that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a $600,000 grant to fund Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Research. WVU's researchers will work to design a SOFC compatible with hydrocarbon use, while evaluating coatings aimed at reaching 50 percent or greater power density using hydrocarbon fuel. "In West Virginia, we understand the importance of innovation and research and continue to do all we … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $65K for Nurse Anesthetist Training
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $65,400 to Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health System. The funds will be used to assist with nurse anesthetist training. "CAMC delivers quality medical care to thousands of West Virginians each year. West Virginia faces a unique set of healthcare challenges and it is critically important that we continue to invest … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Manchin and Capito Introduce Legislation to Secure Loan Opportunity for the Appalachian Storage Hub
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced legislation to help establish the Appalachian Storage Hub in order to create jobs and economic growth in West Virginia. The Capitalizing American Storage Potential (CASP) Act, would make a regional storage hub eligible for the Department of Energy's successful Title XVII loan guarantee program, allowing the Mountain State to realize the unique opportunities associated with Appalachia's abundant … Continue Reading
June 09, 2017
Manchin Applauds FDA Decision to Remove Opioid Pain Medication from Market
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to ask Endo Pharmaceutical to voluntarily remove its opioid pain medication, Opana ER, from the market. This is the first time the FDA has asked a pharmaceutical company to remove a drug because of the public health consequences of abuse. Prior to this decision by the FDA, Senator Manchin had privately urged Endo Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily remove Opana from the market after … Continue Reading
