Press Releases
Manchin and Capito Announce $35 Million to Fight the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $35,080,728 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address substance abuse in West Virginia. Funding comes through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and will support the expansion of treatment services, strengthening … Continue Reading
September 20, 2018
Manchin Hosts Roundtable Discussion On "Jessie's Law" In Martinsburg
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, hosted a roundtable discussion today at the Shenandoah Health Center in Martinsburg with community and healthcare leaders to discuss "Jessie's Law" and the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. Earlier this week, Senator Manchin secured language in the Opioid Crisis Response Act to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement "Jessie's Law". In March, … Continue Reading
September 19, 2018
Manchin Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Opioids in Ranson
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, hosted a roundtable discussion today at the Jefferson County Day Reporter Center in Ranson with community and healthcare leaders to discuss the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. Earlier this week Senator Manchin secured a provision in the Opioid Crisis Response Act that passed the Senate that will continue to ensure that West Virginia will receive more funding to fight the opioid … Continue Reading
September 19, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More than $3.7 Million for Yeager Airport
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,708,000 in funding to extend the existing Eagle Mountain Road around the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority to provide access to 25 acres of currently inaccessible land on the airfield for future development. It also provides a secondary access route for the West Virginia Air National Guard facility located at the airport's … Continue Reading
September 19, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce $11.3 Million for Water, Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,325,000 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding comes through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program and will go toward improving water and wastewater service across West Virginia. "The quality of basic services like clean drinking water often relies on … Continue Reading
September 18, 2018
Manchin Asks Acting EPA Administrator to Support Jefferson County BOE and ROCKWOOL Discussions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) wrote a letter asking Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to offer EPA staff and resources to support and engage in discussions between the Jefferson County Board of Education and ROCKWOOL. On August 28th, Senator Manchin sent a letter to Mr. Trent Ogilvie, the President of ROXUL, the ROCKWOOL Group's North American subsidiary, outlining the concerns he shares with Ranson residents. On September 4th, ROCKWOOL … Continue Reading
September 18, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1.5 Million to Expand Naloxone Access
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,567,184 to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for the expansion of Naloxone distribution to emergency medical services agencies and West Virginia State Police. "Our first responders are on the front lines of fighting the opioid epidemic and naloxone is an … Continue Reading
September 17, 2018
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RESEARCH FUNDING FOR WVU
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $178,080 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Funding comes through the NIJ's Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes program. "The forensic science programs at West Virginia University are nationally recognized and continue to … Continue Reading
September 17, 2018
MANCHIN AGAIN SECURES TRIPLE THE FUNDING FOR WEST VIRGINIA TO FIGHT THE OPIOID CRISIS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured a provision, in the opioid package that passed the Senate today, that will continue to ensure that West Virginia will receive more funding to fight the opioid epidemic. When originally passed, the funding that states receive to fight the opioid epidemic is was based heavily on the number of overdose deaths rather than the rate of overdose deaths. Unfortunately, this disproportionally hurt states like West Virginia, which has a small … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $130K For Mental Health And Substance Abuse Treatment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia University has been granted $130,037 by the Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to support mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. "West Virginia has long been ground zero of the opioid epidemic and now ground zero for recovery efforts. This funding will help train our next … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.6 Million For West Virginia Airports
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,636,911 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Funding will support development projects at airports in Barbour, Kanawha, Marion, and Wayne counties. "As a pilot myself, I understand how important it is that our airports are equipped with state of the art infrastructure. Our regional … Continue Reading
September 13, 2018
Manchin Secures Funding for ARC, VA Caregiver Program and Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass the Energy & Water, Military Construction & Veterans Affairs and Legislative Branch spending bills that will benefit West Virginia. Senator Manchin authored provisions that expand the VA Caregiver Program to Veterans of all eras, increase funding to veteran homelessness prevention; and secured additional funding to fight the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. "Last night, I … Continue Reading
September 12, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1.6 Million to Prevent Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,626,768 for the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services through two grants from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women. Funding will help develop and strengthen law enforcement and prosecution efforts to combat violent crimes against women, as well as support services for victims of sexual assault and … Continue Reading
September 11, 2018
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Green Bank Observatory
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,345,903 for the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Associated Universities Inc./National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Funding will support a laser ranging measurement system on the Green Bank Telescope. This will increase the available usable time of the telescope by as much as 1,000 hours … Continue Reading
September 11, 2018
Manchin Statement On 17th Anniversary of September 11
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the 17th anniversary of September 11th. "Seventeen years ago our country was attacked in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Our first responders bravely ran in to the flames and our country joined the mothers, fathers and children who wept for their loved ones lost. Today we come together to reflect on that horrific day and remember the lives we lost. It is also important to remember the American … Continue Reading
September 07, 2018
Manchin Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Pre-Existing Conditions in Huntington
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a roundtable discussion today in West Virginia with religious, business and community leaders and West Virginians with pre-existing conditions. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader were both in attendance. They discussed the lawsuit threatening West Virginians' pre-existing conditions protections. This is the fifth roundtable Senator Manchin has hosted or participated in on pre-existing conditions … Continue Reading
September 07, 2018
Manchin, Capito and Colleagues Introduce Nuclear Energy Leadership Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to boost nuclear energy innovation and ensure advanced reactors can provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable power to meet national and global energy needs. Led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), additional co-sponsors include Senators James Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Chris Coons … Continue Reading
September 06, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce more than $1.3 Million for WVU Health Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and SHelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,384,000 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding will support research intended to help reduce health disparities among West Virginians and analyze the effectiveness of telehealth programs. "Cutting edge research is an … Continue Reading
September 06, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce $1.1 Million for McDowell County Water Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,180,000 for the McDowell County Public Service District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will go toward Phase II of the Elkhorn Creek water project, improving potable water service in the Towns of Kimball and Northfork and the City of Keystone, as well as several other communities, through … Continue Reading
September 05, 2018
Manchin Again Demands Vote on His Resolution to Defend 800K West Virginians with Pre-Existing Conditions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) again took to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass his resolution to protect nearly 800,000 West Virginians and millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions from losing their healthcare. Today oral arguments began in the Texas v. United States - the lawsuit being waged by 20 U.S. Attorneys General, including West Virginia's Attorney General, that would once again allow insurance companies to deny health insurance to people … Continue Reading
