Press Releases
Manchin, Lankford Lead Bipartisan Letter Concerning The FCC's Broadband Coverage Maps
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and James Lankford (R-OK) led a bipartisan letter to Chairman Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), advocating for a public feedback mechanism to allow consumers and states to help inform broadband coverage maps and report any lack of broadband access to the FCC. The letter was also signed by U.S Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Angus King (I-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Kennedy (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Michael … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Manchin Applauds Appropriations Deal With Border Wall Funding And West Virginia Priorities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the spending deal announced today which included $1.375 billion for a border wall and $1.7 billion for border security and humanitarian aid. "I'm glad Republicans and Democrats have come together on these six appropriations bills and that the President has indicated he would sign them in order to avert another government shutdown. The $3 billion for border security is desperately needed to secure our border. These bills also … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Manchin Welcomes WV National Guard Official To Infrastructure Security Hearing
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Major William J. Keber of the West Virginia National Guard Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion as a witness at today's cybersecurity hearing. The hearing also featured witnesses from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. "This … Continue Reading
February 14, 2019
Manchin, Gardner, Moran, Cassidy and Collins Introduce VA Accountability Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the VA Provider Accountability Act, legislation that would bring much needed accountability to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A troubling GAO report from 2017 revealed an unacceptable trend of VA facilities failing to report providers who made major medical errors to the National Practitioner Data Bank and the relevant state licensing … Continue Reading
February 13, 2019
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Rural Schools Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS). The program, which provides $1.7 million to West Virginia counties every year, expired on September 30, 2018. The legislation would extend the program for two years. "Forty-three West Virginia counties receive Secure Rural Schools payments to fund our schools, … Continue Reading
February 13, 2019
Manchin Secures Significant West Virginia Wins In Public Lands Package
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, secured the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the national designation of the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area and an increase in the funding cap for the Wheeling National Heritage Area as part of Natural Resources Management Act. "West Virginia has a rich cultural history and at the core of that is our deep appreciation for the … Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
Manchin Introduces Resolution Supporting Gold Star Families Rememberance Day
Washington, D.C. - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Martha McSally (R-AZ), and Doug Jones (D-AL) last week introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day." Gold Star Families are those who have lost a family member in service to the nation. Currently the United States observes Gold Star Mother's Day and Gold Star Spouses Day. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio) introduced companion legislation … Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
Manchin Announces New West Virginia Broadband Partnership
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that West Virginia will be included in the new National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) initiative that will help make sure the national broadband availability map is accurate. This is especially important to rural states like West Virginia and the seven other states included the program. "Our state, the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council and my office have been leading the effort to make … Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
Manchin Praises Investment To Improve Infrastructure In White Sulphur Springs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today praised the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) award of $1.5 million to White Sulphur Springs in order to improve the town's aging water infrastructure. "This investment marks an important milestone in our recovery from the flooding that ravaged our beautiful state and shows yet again that West Virginians are resilient. Investing in water infrastructure projects that are outdated not only improves … Continue Reading
February 08, 2019
Manchin Reintroduces Legislation in the 116th Congress to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has reintroduced six bills to help combat the current opioid epidemic in West Virginia and America. Each bill addresses a different aspect of the opioid crisis, which includes providing individuals with nonviolent drug offenses the chance to have their records sealed, providing federal funds to expand access to substance abuse treatment, and requires greater accountability at the Food and Drug Administration when approving new opioids. "West … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Manchin Applauds Infor's Announcement Of New Location In Charleston
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is pleased with Infor's announcement that they will be opening a new location in Charleston, West Virginia. Infor is a global technology company that develops cloud-based solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies. Infor's new Charleston location will create more than one hundred jobs for West Virginians and they will partner with Marshall University and West Virginia State University to provide jobs to recent and future … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Manchin On State Of The Union: 'Time To Work Together'
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement in advance of the President's State of the Union address tonight about what he hopes to hear from the leader of the country. "Tonight, I hope to hear the President chart a different path for our country - one of unity, compromise and commonsense. Right now, our country is recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Make no mistake, this manufactured shutdown has done deep harm to our economy … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Manchin Annouces Over $2 Million In Educational Grants For At-Risk Youth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded two grants, each in excess of $1 million to help at-risk youth finish high school or other equivalency programs in West Virginia. The funds will also go to workforce training programs and be used to help build housing for homeless youth and their families. "For our children, education is the key to a bright future and these programs will … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Manchin, Cornyn Introduce Gear-Up For Success Act For More Flexibility For Student Needs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act. This legislation would improve the GEAR UP federal grant program by giving grant recipients increased flexibility to cater to local students' needs, reducing administrative burdens for grant recipients, and ensuring a more competitive and fair application process. "Preparing students to pursue higher education is necessary if we as a nation are to have a civilly engaged, world … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Manchin, Capito, McKinley, Mooney, and Miller Request State Funeral For WWII Medal Of Honor Recipient
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV) drafted a letter with Representatives David McKinley (R-WV-1), Alex Mooney (R-WV-2), and Carol Miller (R-WV-3) to President Trump, requesting a single state funeral for the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient. The West Virginia congressional delegation wishes to honor the patriotism and bravery of West Virginia's own Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams and all the other brave men and women who served … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Manchin Urges Amtrak To Reconsider Their Policies That Negatively Impact WV Railroad
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson expressing concern over Amtrak's policies and restrictions that are creating financial hardship for the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Collis P. Huntington has long been both a means of transportation and a West Virginia historical artifact, helping to bring millions of dollars to West Virginia's economy annually through its operation of the New River Train. The letter … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Manchin Urges Federal Officials to Deliver Secure Rural School Payments ASAP
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, today urged federal officials to deliver Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments as quickly as possible in the aftermath of the government shutdown. Senator Manchin was joined by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), James Risch (R-ID) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). In their bipartisan letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Acting Interior … Continue Reading
January 28, 2019
Manchin Statement On Reopening The Government
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to reopen the government. "I'm glad the government is finally reopening. This politically-motivated and extremely hurtful shutdown has harmed millions of Americans and West Virginians. I look forward to working in a bipartisan way to fix our border security and immigration … Continue Reading
January 23, 2019
Manchin Statement On Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin today released the following statement on celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "Today we celebrate and remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most important figures in American history. His leadership helped end racial segregation and discrimination in this country and provided a vision for what America could be. Dr. King's efforts helped America become a better and more peaceful nation. The values of love, unity, and … Continue Reading
January 18, 2019
Manchin Releases Resources List for West Virginians Impacted by the Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today is releasing information to help West Virginians impacted by the government shutdown. The list of resources includes information about how to obtain unemployment benefits, food assistance, loans, as well as, information on how to work with utility, cell phone, and other companies to accommodate incoming bills. "I remain committed to finding a solution that reopens the federal government and funds our border security to keep Americans … Continue Reading
