Press Releases
Manchin, Committee Convene to Examine Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities to the United States’ Energy Infrastructure
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the steps needed to address the cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States’ energy infrastructure. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed how the nation’s aging grid, evolving energy system, and new energy sources coming online have created vulnerabilities in the United States’ energy infrastructure cybersecurity. “Our energy system is rapidly evolving. … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Manchin Questions Transportation Secretary on Funding for Rural Areas, Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure, Railway Safety, National Pilot Shortage
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on securing federal funding for rural areas, the importance of investing in hydrogen energy infrastructure, strengthening railway safety and supporting the Letting Experienced Pilots Fly Act. On securing federal funding for rural areas: “20% of Americans live in rural areas, about 66 million people. … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Manchin Statement on Death of Miner Cecil Barker
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of miner Cecil Barker, who was fatally injured Wednesday morning while working as a surveyor at Century Mining’s Longview Mine in Barbour County. Mr. Barker served as a coal miner for 18 years.“Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cecil Barker yesterday at Century Mining’s Longview Mine in Barbour County. We ask all West Virginians to join us in keeping his family, … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Manchin Announces $300K for Ecological Research at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $300,591 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support critical research into coastal and island ecosystems, which will inform conservation efforts and help protect public drinking water. “West Virginia University continues to make our state proud with important scientific research projects,” said Senator Manchin. … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Manchin Questions Treasury Secretary on Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits, Addressing the National Debt
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits to secure domestic supply chains and on promoting fiscal responsibility and addressing the national debt. On implementing Inflation Reduction Act tax credits to secure domestic supply chains: “I know that the White House is currently working with the … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Questions HHS Secretary on Medical Supply Chain, Legislation to Combat the Drug Epidemic, Reducing Drug Prices
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on bolstering the medical supply chain, the implementation timeline for the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act, the importance of supporting the Life Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment (LifeBOAT) Act and reducing drug prices. On bolstering the medical supply chain: “Our supply chain … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Announces $18.8 Million for Eight West Virginia Highway Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,880,000 for eight West Virginia highway projects. The awards are made possible by Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests secured by Senator Manchin and are funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “West Virginia’s infrastructure plays a critical role in our state’s economy, which is why improving, modernizing, and expanding our roads, … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in America’s Energy Sector
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), introduced the Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act of 2023 to improve public-private information sharing regarding cybersecurity across America’s energy sector. The legislation authorizes the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) to coordinate … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Announces $210K for Romney Fire Department
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $210,156 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Romney Fire Company. The funding is made possible through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and will provide critical resources to the city’s fire department to increase its number of frontline firefighters and promote public … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Questions Army, Navy, Air Force Under Secretaries on Military Recruitment Efforts
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, questioned witnesses on ongoing military recruitment strategies and the steps West Virginia and Appalachia can take to support the efforts. The witnesses were the Honorable Gabriel Camarillo, Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Erik Raven, Under Secretary of the Navy, and the Honorable Kristyn Jones, … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Announces $176K for Medical Research at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $176,143 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support critical research into diagnosing medical conditions with ambiguous symptoms to help prevent inaccurate diagnoses and advance scientific understanding of rare diseases. “West Virginia University continues to make our state proud with important scientific research … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Open New Markets for West Virginia Meat and Poultry Producers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act to allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to be sold across state lines. The legislation would open up new markets for farmers and livestock producers across West Virginia and the entire country while maintaining high inspection standards. “West Virginia’s farmers, ranchers and … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the bipartisan Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act to address the ongoing national pilot shortage that has led to recent spikes in flight cancellations, delays and service disruptions in West Virginia and across the country. The legislation raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67 while maintaining the requirements for first-class medical and training certifications. “Our country continues to … Continue Reading
March 21, 2023
Manchin Invites National Security Organizations to Participate in West Virginia Cyber Defense Exercise
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee, invited leading national security organizations to participate in this year’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Locked Shields Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Exercise, the world’s largest international cyber defense exercise. The virtual exercise will be coordinated from Morgantown by the West Virginia … Continue Reading
March 21, 2023
Manchin Announces $748K for NASA Research at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $748,564 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) for a three-year research initiative at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will be used to implement the West Virginia Research Infrastructure Development (WV RID) Project, which will integrate research, education and workforce … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Announces More Than $735K for Infrastructure Improvements at Yeager Airport
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $735,581 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. The funding was made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support constructing a new general aviation apron and upgrading erosion system controls to promote safety and efficiency for travelers. “I am pleased DOT is … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $9.7 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,725,375 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services across West Virginia. The funding will specifically support strengthening HIV/AIDS treatment services and emergency medical services for children, expanding primary care physician and dental residency training, providing voluntary family planning services to West … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral AmeriCorps Week Resolution
Washington, DC - Last week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort to designate March 12th through March 18th, 2023 as AmeriCorps week to honor the invaluable contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to West Virginia and the entire country. Each year, AmeriCorps enrolls more than 200,000 individuals who currently serve in 40,000 communities across America, totaling more than 1 million alumni since the program’s founding in 1994. “West Virginians have a … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Attends West Virginia High School Basketball State Tournament, Congratulates Student Athletes
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the WVSSAC High School Basketball State Tournament on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18. During his visits, Manchin gave a pregame speech in the Bluefield Beavers’ locker room and presented the Boys Class AA State Championship trophy to the Chapmanville Tigers. “It was great to be in Charleston this weekend to watch our student athletes compete in the state high school basketball tournament and congratulate the coaches and … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Statement on President Biden's Veto of Bipartisan Challenge to ESG Rule Politicizing Americans' 401KS
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Biden’s veto of the bipartisan Congressional resolution to nullify the Administration’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) rule which prioritizes politics over getting the best financial returns for millions of Americans’ retirement investments. “This Administration continues to prioritize their radical policy agenda over the economic, energy and national security … Continue Reading
