Press Releases
Manchin Statement On Bluefield Regional Medical Center Inpatient And Ancillary Services Closing
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announced closure of Bluefield Regional Medical Center (BRMC). BRMC will be closing all inpatient and ancillary services by July 30th. Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) has stated that the emergency department will remain open. “The announcement that Bluefield Regional Medical Center will close is another painful loss for southern West Virginia - especially as we navigate … Continue Reading
May 29, 2020
Manchin Applauds $27 Million In AML Funds Allocated For Projects Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the allocation of $27,196,483 in Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Economic and Community Development Pilot funds for projects across West Virginia. AML pilot funds are allocated through the Senate Appropriations Committee.“West Virginia has provided our nation with the energy we needed to become the leader we are today, and, without coal, that would not have been possible. Now, it is … Continue Reading
May 29, 2020
Manchin Applauds West Virginians For Conducting Over 270 Broadband Speed Tests In The Last Two Weeks
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the efforts of West Virginians who have submitted over 270 broadband speed tests in the last two weeks to prove the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband coverage maps are incorrect. If a school or organization is interested in joining Senator Manchin to conduct speed tests, please email speedtest@manchin.senate.gov.“Two weeks ago, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel and I teamed up with the students of Lewis County High … Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $2.7 Million For West Virginia Hospital Preparedness Programs
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,692,879 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Hospital Preparedness Programs in West Virginia.“Our healthcare and hospital workers are working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to care for those affected. This funding will help support the emergency management personnel located in our … Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.1 Million For Job Corps Scholars In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $1,186,900 grant for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg through the Job Corps Scholars Program. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and will provide young individuals in West Virginia with quality vocational and academic instruction opportunities. “The COVID-19 … Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
Manchin: Senate Should Consider PPP DEAL Act After House Of Representatives Passes PPP Loan Deadline Extension
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives voting to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness period from 8 to 24 weeks and amend the rehire date from June 30th to December 31st. This is consistent with Senator Manchin’s PPP DEAL Act which would also extend the coverage period for the loan forgiveness program and amend the rehire date. “I’m excited to see the House of Representatives … Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
After Manchin Advocates For Extension Of National Guard Orders, President Trump Extends Through Mid-August
Charleston, WV - Today, after U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) advocated for an extension of the Title 32 502(f) orders for the National Guard servicemembers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump announced his decision to extend the orders through mid-August. This extension is necessary to ensure those servicemembers on the front lines of the pandemic receive full GI bill and retirement benefits for their service. “I am pleased President Trump has listened to my … Continue Reading
May 28, 2020
Manchin Asks For Crisis Counseling Support For West Virginians Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Secretary Gaynor requesting access to the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) for West Virginians dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of May 26th, West Virginia had 1,808 confirmed COVID-19 cases, officially surpassing the eligibility threshold of 1,000 cases per million residents within the state established by FEMA.The Senator said in part, … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Manchin Urges HUD To Allocate Funding And Provide Guidance For Community Block Grants
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a bipartisan group of Senators calling on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to take action and work quickly to allocate all remaining Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding from the CARES Act and publish comprehensive guidance for use of those funds, including for previously announced funding.The Senators said in part, “We write regarding … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Manchin, Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Capito Urge President Trump to Award Medal of Freedom to Hershel "Woody" Williams
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) urged President Trump to award Hershel “Woody” Williams, Marine Veteran, West Virginia native, and Medal of Honor recipient, the Medal of Freedom for his incredible work through the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation advocating for Gold Star families while educating and inspiring many generations of young Americans. The Senators said in … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2 Million For Water Infrastructure Project In Jackson County
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $2,000,000 Rural Development investment loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Waste and Water Disposal Loan and Grant Program for southern Jackson County. This Rural Development investment will be used to extend water service to White Pine, Windell Ridge, Jim Ridge, and Station Camp. This project received additional … Continue Reading
May 27, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.2 Million For West Virginia Water, Air Pollution Management Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,252,716 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for water and air pollution management and monitoring programs.“Every West Virginian deserves clean air to breathe and fresh water to drink. This funding will go towards improving West Virginia’s water and air quality … Continue Reading
May 26, 2020
Manchin Applauds Amtrak For Re-Staffing Charleston Station Ticket Agents
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded Amtrak’s announcement of their intent to re-staff the Charleston Amtrak station, following through on a provision Senator Manchin authored in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 federal appropriations bill requiring Amtrak to re-staff stations with ticket agents that were removed in 2018, including Charleston. Senator Manchin has been fighting to restore staffing at the Charleston station since 2018 when Amtrak announced it was … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2 Million For Black Lung Clinics In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,065,696 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support Black Lung Clinic Programs across the state.“Our brave miners risk their lives every day to power our nation and they rely on black lung clinics for assistance with medical diagnoses, treatment and … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $31 Million For West Virginia Nursing Homes
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $31,017,500 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for professional nursing homes in West Virginia. “Our nursing homes have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic and we must do everything possible to help them care for our elderly friends and family,” said Senator Manchin. “This funding will help our … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Manchin Applauds FCC Collaboration With IMLS To Increase Broadband, Hotspots During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to partner with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help bridge the digital divide and expand broadband access in libraries across the United States. West Virginia has received $161,936 through IMLS to expand broadband access using mobile hotspots through libraries across the state.“The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the digital divide in our … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
Manchin Calls On Administration To Secure Benefits For National Guardsmen On COVID-19 Front Lines
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 125 bipartisan Members of Congress in calling on the Trump Administration to ensure National Guard personnel who are serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response efforts across the nation receive the federal benefits they have earned. On May 8th, Senator Manchin announced the Support Our National Guard Act to provide transitional healthcare benefits to National Guard servicemembers who have responded to … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Treasury Secretary Confirms To Manchin COVID-19 Funds Can Be Shared With Local Governments
Washington, DC - After continuing to hear from concerned local leaders across West Virginia, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin today about COVID-19 pandemic relief funding for West Virginia and received confirmation that the funding can be shared with state and local governments to cover salaries and benefits for employees responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today I had a productive call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Manchin Urges President Trump To Extend Benefits To COVID-19 Deployed Guardsmen
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on President Trump’s policy to end National Guard federal deployments on June 24th. As a result, these service members will be one day short of the 90-days necessary to qualify for early retirement and education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI bill. “The men and women of the West Virginia National Guard are the best our nation has to offer. Right now they are deployed to areas hard hit by COVID-19 to … Continue Reading
May 21, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding To Support Nursing Traineeships In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $38,764 for the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health Education and Research Institute and West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will support nurse anesthetist traineeships to strengthen the career path of nursing students at Marshall University … Continue Reading
