Press Releases
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
June 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $30.3 Million To Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
Charleston, WV- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $30,370,777 to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding is from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Initiative to Address COVID-19 … Continue Reading
June 02, 2021
Manchin, Bennet, Crapo Lead 33 Colleagues In Requesting Full Funding For The PILT Program
PILT Provides Counties and Local Governments with Critical Funding for Essential Services Charleston, WV- Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Richard Shelby (R-AL), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, to fully fund the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for fiscal year … Continue Reading
June 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Behavioral Health Workforce Education at West Virginia University
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $195,760 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program at West Virginia University (WVU). This program aims to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals and improve the quality of … Continue Reading
June 02, 2021
Manchin: New Reports, More Speed Tests Prove West Virginia Needs Corrected Broadband Coverage Maps Now
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) submitted another group of speed tests from West Virginians to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to assist in efforts to quickly update the broadband coverage maps that dictate federal funding for broadband deployment for West Virginians and Americans without coverage. Over 2,400 West Virginians have submitted speed tests to Senator Manchin. The Senator said in part, “After six years, one formal challenge process, and over … Continue Reading
