Press Releases
Manchin, Capito, Miller, Mooney Announce Major Disaster Declaration Approval For West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV), announced that West Virginia has been granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of Post-Tropical Storm Helene, which caused extensive damage throughout southern West Virginia from September 25 to September 28, 2024. In November, the West Virginia Delegation wrote a letter … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Manchin Announces $6.3 Million to Boost Transportation Safety in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,395,381 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The funding is made possible through the State Electronic Data Collection grant program and will support upgrading and improving crash data systems to inform transportation safety strategies. “I’m pleased that DOT … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin, Miller Lead Bicameral Effort to Enclose Veteran Committal Shelters in Honor of Woody Williams
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) and U.S. Representative Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Hershel “Woody” Williams State Committal Shelter Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a pilot program to construct or renovate three committal shelters at state-owned veterans’ cemeteries, with at least one of those three shelters being located in Appalachia, to ensure attendees of burial services at such … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.6 Million to Repair Air Traffic Control Towers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,600,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will support improvements at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (HLG), which will include the replacement of cab windows, building repairs, and addressing water damage. “I’m pleased that DOT is investing $1.6 million to repair the air traffic control tower at the … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin Announces $598K for 13 Projects to Promote Public Safety Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $598,146 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for thirteen projects to promote public safety and support law enforcement across West Virginia. The funding will provide essential equipment, training and technology upgrades to law enforcement departments throughout West Virginia. “I’m pleased that DOJ is investing over $598K in supporting West Virginia’s law enforcement and … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin, Collins Announce Growing Support for Bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced several additional organizations are supporting their Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a pilot program to allow Medicare to reimburse for treat-in-place EMS services for certain medical issues, which would expand access to these critical health services, especially in rural communities, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and … Continue Reading
December 09, 2024
Manchin, Welch Lead Effort to Establish Supreme Court Term Limits
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The amendment would institute nonrenewable, 18-year terms for new U.S. Supreme Court Justices, with a new term starting every two years. The Senators’ amendment aims to restore confidence in the Court, eliminate political gamesmanship from the nomination process, and reinforce judicial … Continue Reading
December 09, 2024
Manchin, Welch Lead Effort to Establish Supreme Court Term Limits
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The amendment would institute nonrenewable, 18-year terms for new U.S. Supreme Court Justices, with a new term starting every two years. The Senators’ amendment aims to restore confidence in the Court, eliminate political gamesmanship from the nomination process, and reinforce judicial … Continue Reading
December 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $14.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training and Development Across West Virginia, Appalachia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects across West Virginia and Appalachia. The funding will support collaborative, multi-state projects that will promote large-scale economic transformation. “I’m pleased that ARC is investing $14.5 million though their Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies program,” said Senator Manchin. … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Manchin Delivers Final Speech on Senate Floor
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) delivered his final speech as a United States Senator on the U.S. Senate floor. A video of Senator Manchin’s floor speech can be found here. Senator Manchin’s remarks as prepared are available below: My friends and colleagues, Today, I rise with a full heart and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. It has been the honor of my life to represent West Virginia and to serve our country in this chamber. Fourteen years ago, I walked into … Continue Reading
November 26, 2024
Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-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. Today and every day, I am thankful for the privilege to serve the great people of West Virginia - it has truly been the honor of my life. As Gayle and I get ready to set off on a new adventure, we want to thank each and every one of our fellow … Continue Reading
November 25, 2024
Manchin, Collins Lead Bipartisan Effort to Designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4 million students experienced homelessness during the 2022-2023 school year, including an estimated 13,530 students in West Virginia and more than 4,100 students in Maine. “Every … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
Manchin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a pilot program to allow Medicare to reimburse for treat-in-place EMS services for certain medical issues, which would expand access to these critical health services, especially in rural communities, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and expenses. “I’m proud to introduce the … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
Manchin, Capito Announce Progress Empowering West Virginia to Permit Carbon Storage Projects
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state, which is more commonly known as Class VI “primacy”. These wells are designed to inject … Continue Reading
November 21, 2024
Manchin Statement on National Rural Health Day
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on National Rural Health Day. “All West Virginians and Americans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare, and we must continue working together to ensure rural communities get the healthcare services they deserve,” said Senator Manchin. “We come together to recognize National Rural Health Day each November 21, and I remain committed to protecting access to these critical services for everyone in … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
Manchin Questions Biden Administration Officials on Disaster Relief Priorities in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned five Biden Administration officials on West Virginia’s disaster relief issues and priorities. Senator Manchin specifically questioned the witnesses on better classifying Appalachia to receive federal disaster relief resources, completing the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS), and balancing the needs of larger-scale disasters with smaller, more localized ones. The … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
Manchin: Finalized Hrsa Rule Leaves Appalachia Behind
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement after the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a Federal Register Notice (FRN) finalizing its modification to the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) definition of ‘rural.’ This classification determines communities' eligibility to receive certain federal resources. “I’m extremely disappointed to see this finalized notice, which represents yet another example of the … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
Manchin Statement On Opposition To Senate Resolutions Blocking Weapons Sales To Israel
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the joint resolutions of disapproval on the Senate floor that would block the sale of certain U.S.-made weapons to Israel. “I voted against these resolutions to reaffirm my enduring commitment to Israel in their fight against terrorism. With American military aid, we are investing in the long-term success of Israel and our shared values … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
Manchin Applauds Maximum Supplementation Of H-2b Visa Program For Fiscal Year 2025
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded the announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), that the H-2B visa cap will be supplemented with nearly 65,000 additional nonagricultural worker visas for Fiscal Year 2025. Senator Manchin urged the agencies to release these visas, which represent the maximum permitted under the authority, this past October. “This announcement by DHS and DOL is welcomed … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
Manchin Announces $30.5 Million to Support Low Carbon Transportation Projects Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $30,585,808 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to upgrade and improve West Virginia transportation infrastructure using low carbon materials. The funding is made possible through DOT’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program. “I’m pleased that DOT is investing more than $30.5 million to modernize our state’s transportation systems,” said Senator Manchin. “This … Continue Reading
