Press Releases
Manchin Announces $50M Grant for New Boston Metal Facility in Weirton
Washington, DC — Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Boston Metal will receive a $50 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants Program to support the construction of a new facility in Weirton, West Virginia, to manufacture ultrapure chromium metal and high temperature alloys that are critical materials needed for advanced energy technologies. … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Manchin Announces $3.3 Million for Brownfields Clean Up, Underground Storage Tanks Maintenance in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,321,919 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia University Research Corporation and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The funding is made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support assessing, cleaning up, and preparing brownfields sites for redevelopment as well as maintaining underground … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Congressional Award Act
Washington, DC - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Cynthia Lummis’ (R-WY) bipartisan Congressional Award Act, which would reauthorize the Congressional Award Program. The program is an incredibly high honor for citizens aged 14 to 23 and is authorized by Congress every five years. The program encourages young Americans to pursue goals focused on volunteerism, character development, and fitness. “Since 1979, Congressional Awards have motivated … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Save American Jobs, Eliminate Retaliatory Tariffs on Whiskey and Spirits
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined his bipartisan colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to protect the millions of U.S. jobs that rely on American whiskey and spirits producers. Without immediate action, the European Union (EU) will implement a 50% tariff on American whiskey imports on January 1, 2024, and American wine and other distilled spirits imports could see large tariff increases by 2026. “We write today to request an expedited agreement with the … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
ICYMI — Manchin: President Biden Must Hold Agencies Accountable to Letter of the Law
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to criticize the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s proposed rules that would make it easier for Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit while hurting American taxpayers and increasing our reliance on foreign adversaries, like China. Chairman Manchin said in part: “The … Continue Reading
December 02, 2023
Manchin Statement on Continued Efforts to Keep West Virginia’s Postal Facility in the State
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after speaking with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the Mail Processing Facility Review of its Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) facility. Senator Manchin encourages every West Virginian to submit comments to the USPS at the link here opposing changes to the West Virginia mail processing facility. “I just had a productive call with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the Mail … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Manchin: President Biden Allowing Administration to Route Essential Supply Chains Through China
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on the proposed rules by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that would make it easier for Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit while hurting American taxpayers and increasing our reliance on foreign adversaries, like China. “I remember waiting in line at the … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Manchin Statement on the Death of Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. “I have always had profound respect and admiration for Justice O’Connor, and she leaves an incredible legacy as an icon of the American judicial system. Having already served in three branches of state government in Arizona, she was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 1981 as our nation’s first female Supreme Court Justice. … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Manchin Announces $155K from Appalachian Regional Commission for Three West Virginia Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $155,970 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for three West Virginia projects. The funding will support community outreach programs, including technical assistance efforts, environmental advocacy, and grant funding opportunities for at-risk middle and high school students. “I’m pleased the ARC is investing more than $155K in supporting these three vital community … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Manchin Announces $150K for Community Training Program at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $150,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support the creation of a two-phase community training program that encourages West Virginia’s local produce growers to adopt the triple-wash process for their products. “West Virginia’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Manchin Questions Witnesses About Building America’s Nuclear Energy Capabilities
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities and challenges associated with advanced nuclear reactor commercialization. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed opportunities for advanced nuclear considering federal support from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, commercialization challenges and the need to onshore our nuclear energy supply chains. “The Bipartisan … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin, Collins Resolution Designating November 2023 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins’ (R-ME) bipartisan resolution designating November 2023 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. In the United States, more than 1,200,000 students experienced homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year, including an estimated 13,530 in West Virginia and 4,400 in Maine. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Manchin Announces $109 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $109,880,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the state of West Virginia. This funding is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support improving water systems and expanding access to safe drinking water across the state. “I am proud to have secured more than $109 million through the EPA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Manchin Celebrates 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. Senator Manchin was joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV), essay contest winner Ethan Reese and the Richwood High School Marching Band. “It was an honor to … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Manchin: There is Absolutely No Reason to Move Our West Virginia Mail Processing Facility to Another State
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the U.S. Postal Service’s decision to conduct a Mail Processing Facility Review of its Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) facility. “There is absolutely no reason to move our West Virginia mail processing facility to another state. I will do everything within my power to prevent the loss of this facility. The U.S. Postal Service should reverse its deeply flawed and misguided plan … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Manchin, Romney Speak Before House Budget Committee on Bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) spoke before the House Budget Committee to discuss their bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act. The Senators’ legislation would create a bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize and decrease the national debt, which now exceeds $33.75 trillion - more than double what it was just ten years ago. “Years of fiscal irresponsibility have brought us to the crisis we face today, which … Continue Reading
November 27, 2023
Manchin Announces $568K for Three Research Projects at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $568,173 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support research on photonic quantum computation, chemical production processing with modern technology, and public opinion surveys on the impacts of theoretical Constitutional changes on minority citizens. “The National Science Foundation continues … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
Manchin Announces $3.6 Million for Eight Rural Development Projects in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,619,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for eight projects that will spur economic development throughout West Virginia. “Investing in our communities means long-term economic development that creates and supports good-paying jobs,” said Senator Manchin. “I am pleased USDA is investing more than $3.6 million in these eight vital … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to reflect on the great blessings we share as West Virginians and Americans. I was always taught that if you can count your blessings, you can share your blessings, and I have proudly passed this lesson along to my children and grandchildren. “Today and every day, I am thankful for the privilege to serve the great people … Continue Reading
November 21, 2023
Manchin Statement on Israel's Approval of Hostage Deal With Hamas
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Israeli Cabinet approving a deal in which Hamas will release Israeli hostages in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza. “I have continued to support Israel’s right to handle this conflict on its own terms and in a manner expected of a nation that abides by the law of armed conflict. This is a positive development for the families of those held … Continue Reading
