Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce $5.1 Million For West Virginia Public Health And Emergency Preparedness
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,108,582 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to support and improve West Virginia’s response to public health emergencies. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for West Virginia to be prepared for any public health crisis that tests our … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin, Moran, Cassidy, Collins, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan VA Provider Accountability Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan VA Provider Accountability Act to address the 2019 GAO Report which found the VA must take action to ensure its healthcare providers have the appropriate qualifications and clinical abilities to deliver safe, high quality care to Veterans. “West Virginia Veterans have experienced firsthand the impacts of the VA not properly … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $236K For Innovative Energy Sector Research At West Virginia University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $236,903 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an energy sector research project through the West Virginia University Research Corporation. This project studies the conversion of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, to value-added fuels and chemicals. This project also works directly with elementary and high schools through … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin Announces More Than $2 Million From American Rescue Plan For Housing Assistance In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $2,066,772 in Emergency Housing Vouchers to public housing authorities in West Virginia. The awards are funded through the American Rescue Plan and distributed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “The economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many West Virginians experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The American Rescue Plan is helping West Virginians who … Continue Reading
June 10, 2021
Manchin Statement On VA Under Secretary Dr. Stone Stepping Down
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the announcement that Dr. Stone, Acting Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is stepping down from his position. “Dr. Stone’s decision to step down is a step in the right direction for our West Virginia Veterans and their loved ones who have been impacted by the top-down failures in leadership that resulted in the deaths … Continue Reading
June 10, 2021
Manchin Announces $1.3 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,315,728 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding is from the American Rescue Plan to support COVID-19 vaccination programs and address vaccine hesitancy in West Virginia. “The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and continue to help West Virginia and the rest of the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Manchin Questions HHS Secretary Becerra On U.S. Manufacturing, Drug Epidemic And Affordable Medicines For West Virginians
Video of Senator Manchin’s questions during the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on the importance of bringing manufacturing back to the United States, addressing substance use disorder, and ensuring low-income West Virginians have access … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $11.6 Million For West Virginia Head Start Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,660,781 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs across West Virginia. “Every child in the Mountain State deserves access to a quality education, no matter their background. Head Start provides children with the skills and foundations they need for a bright future. As a long-time supporter of … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Manchin, Ernst, Shaheen, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Make Rural, Underserved Telehealth Flexibilities Permanent
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act to make current telehealth flexibilities permanent. This legislation would ensure rural and underserved community healthcare providers are able to continue offering telehealth services after the current public health emergency ends. These services include the ability to offer audio-only telehealth … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, fought to include West Virginia priorities in the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, legislation that will invest in American research and development in sciences and manufacturing. Chairman Manchin championed the addition of provisions to provide $16.9 billion for the Department of Energy (DOE) and National Laboratories, like the National Energy Technology Laboratory … Continue Reading
June 09, 2021
Manchin, Cantwell Introduce Bill To Require Equal Pay For U.S. Soccer Teams
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) led 13 Senators in introducing the Give Our Athletes Level Salaries (GOALS) Act, which would require the U.S. Soccer Federation to agree to providing equitable pay to both the women’s and men’s national teams in order to receive federal funds related to the 2026 World Cup. “Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to remove obstacles that currently allow employers to discriminate … Continue Reading
June 08, 2021
Manchin Votes For Paycheck Fairness Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote for the Paycheck Fairness Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act would remove obstacles that currently allow employers to discriminate against their employees, specifically their female employees, by paying them on average 18 cents less per hour than their male colleagues. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who discuss their wages with their colleagues, limiting … Continue Reading
June 08, 2021
Manchin: To Date Over 27,000 West Virginians Enrolled In Emergency Broadband Benefit Program That Offsets Costs, Applications Still Open
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program application can be found here Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that since applications opened three weeks ago, 27,149 West Virginians have been enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Eligible West Virginians can still apply to offset the cost of receiving broadband access at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and can receive $50 off their monthly internet bill and a one-time discount of up to $100 to … Continue Reading
June 08, 2021
ICYMI: West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail Added to National Trails System
Washington, DC - Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that, in celebration of National Trails Day on June 5, it has designated the Greenbrier River Trail as a national recreation trail, adding more than 78 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trail joins a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails, which can be found in every U.S. state.“The addition of the Greenbrier River Trail to our National Trails System is fantastic news … Continue Reading
June 07, 2021
Manchin Announces $11.4 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support Healthcare Workforce, Public Health Crisiss Response In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $11,481,577 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding is from the American Rescue Plan to support the public health crisis response and sustain the healthcare workforce in West Virginia. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia’s healthcare professionals and … Continue Reading
June 05, 2021
Manchin, Energy Secretary Granholm Tour Three West Virginia Energy Facilities
Morgantown, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm toured the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, the National Research Center for Coal and Energy (NRCCE) at West Virginia University, and the American Consolidated Natural Resources Mine in Harrison County.“Secretary Granholm and I spent the day touring three energy sector facilities in Morgantown and Harrison County, which highlight the impact of West … Continue Reading
June 04, 2021
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner Nicholas David Adkins
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner, Nicholas David Adkins of Racine, at Marfork Coal Co.’s Horse Creek Eagle Mine. “Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Nicholas David Adkins. We send our sympathies to his family, friends and loved ones and we, along with every West Virginian, are keeping them in our prayers during this difficult time. This is the second devastating loss of a brave … Continue Reading
June 03, 2021
Manchin, Energy Secretary Granholm Kick Off Two Day Visit To Showcase West Virginia Energy Opportunities
Morgantown, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm kicked off a two day visit in Morgantown and Harrison County, met with West Virginia state legislators to discuss an all of the above energy approach and announced a new collaboration between Steel of West Virginia, a West Virginia manufacturer, and Dominion Energy, Ørsted Wind Energy, and Eversource, leaders in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. “I am honored to … Continue Reading
June 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.3 Million for West Virginia COVID-19 Costs
Charleston, WV- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,358,087 from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to assist the state of West Virginia to reimburse costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will be used to offset costs from the purchase and distribution N95 respirators, surgical masks, isolation medical gowns, and state provided COVID-19 tests and … Continue Reading
June 02, 2021
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner Trenten J. Dille
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner, Trenten J. Dille of Littleton, in a Marion County Coal Resources mine. “Gayle and I are heartbroken to learn of the death of Trenten J. Dille. Along with every West Virginian, we are keeping his family, friends and loved ones in our prayers during this incredibly difficult time. This loss is yet another reminder that our brave coal miners risk their lives every … Continue Reading
