Press Releases
Manchin Statement on President's Decision to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. "In my opinion, this decision was based purely on political desires and not policy facts. The facts are that multiple State Department studies have all concluded that the pipeline will have no significant impact on our environment, and this project would have created over 20,000 direct jobs. The President and this Administration … Continue Reading
November 04, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Boost Jobs and Urban Development in Beckley and Vienna
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $367,411 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop communities by providing the means necessary to establish practical housing and living environments, while also promoting greater job growth and other opportunities. "Investments that improve our … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $12 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced loans and grants for five projects in West Virginia to develop water and wastewater infrastructure. The funds have been awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will provide rural communities with the resources necessary to improve or repair their water and wastewater systems. USDA has awarded $12,246,000 to four West Virginia communities for projects in the Water and … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin Votes to Block Overreaching WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to advance a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule. "The EPA wrote and finalized this rule without consulting some of the people who care about clean water the most: everyday West Virginians and Americans," Senator Manchin said. "This overreaching rule would impose a heavy financial burden on all of us and would lead interruptions on myriad of economic … Continue Reading
October 30, 2015
Manchin Statement on the Budget Deal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the budget deal: "I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans were able to come together, negotiate, and arrive at a budget deal that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. While this agreement is far from perfect, it is a first step toward getting Congress back on track. At a minimum, this bipartisan compromise gets us out of the cycle of legislating from crisis to crisis and allows us to focus … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Senators Introduce Bill to Withhold Bonuses From Tax Cheats
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Richard Burr (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) yesterday introduced the No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act which withholds bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct. "The fact that millions of dollars in bonuses have been given to IRS employees who haven't been paying their taxes is alarming and completely unacceptable," Senator Manchin said. "No … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Manchin Congratulates Paul Ryan on Becoming Speaker of the House
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Paul Ryan on becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives. "I congratulate Paul Ryan as he becomes the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Paul is a principled leader, and I believe in his ability to govern reasonably and responsibly. My hope is that, in this new role, he will bring people together from all sides to find commonsense solutions to the challenges we … Continue Reading
October 28, 2015
Manchin Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia Native Sarah Feinberg as Railroad Administrator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Senate's confirmation of West Virginia native Sarah Feinberg to be the permanent Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Feinberg has been serving as the Acting Administrator of the FRA since January 9, 2015. In that role, Feinberg has led the FRA through a challenging year that has included multiple high profile accidents, including the February 16th train derailment outside Mount Carbon, West … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
West Virginia Congressional Delegation Urges Continued Support for Summit Point Training Facility
Washington D.C. - Today, members of West Virginia's congressional delegation and their staff met with Assistant Secretary Gregory Starr from the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security to discuss the Summit Point Training Facility in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The Summit Point Training Facility does vital work ensuring the safety of our diplomats, embassy staff and their families. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Armed Services Committee, has written several … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin, McConnell Introduce Measure to Overturn EPA's Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to stop the Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. "I have vowed to do everything I can to fight to protect the people and the communities of West Virginia, which have been absolutely devastated by this Administration's overreaching rules on the coal industry," Senator … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1 Million to Support Family Health Care Services
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $1,191,631 in funding to the West Virginia Office of Maternal and Child Health Services (OMCHS) to support various programs with the goal of building better health care infrastructure in West Virginia. OMCHS programs specialize in serving the needs of women, infants, children, families, and children with special health care needs. "In West Virginia, the health and well-being of our families and … Continue Reading
October 26, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $25 Million to Assist Households with Energy Costs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced West Virginia will receive $25,927,056 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to help keep West Virginia families safe and healthy by assisting with household energy costs. "As West Virginians, we take care of those who cannot take care of themselves and those who are the most vulnerable," Senator Manchin said. "These are … Continue Reading
October 21, 2015
Manchin Statement on the President's Drug Abuse Forum
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on President Obama's visit to Charleston, West Virginia to address the growing drug abuse epidemic. "It was an honor to welcome the President to our state today for a powerful discussion with West Virginians who are on the frontlines of opioid abuse. I was especially touched by the heart-wrenching stories from the families who have been personally impacted. If we want to end the growing prescription drug abuse … Continue Reading
October 20, 2015
Manchin Applauds Navy Decision to Name Ship After West Virginia Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the U.S. Navy's decision to name a Navy ship after West Virginia World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams. The decision comes after Senator Manchin sent a letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus recommending that a Navy ship be named after Woody Williams for his outstanding sacrifice and dedication to the nation. "I am thrilled the U.S. Navy will name a Navy ship after World War II Medal of … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Manchin and Capito Statement on Site Selection for Charleston VA Clinic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed today's announcement about the site selection for the relocation of the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Charleston, West Virginia. According to the VA, the new location for the Charleston clinic will be on Route 119 South at 700 Technology Drive in South Charleston and is expected to open in the summer of 2016. The current clinic will remain operational until the new clinic is open. "Our … Continue Reading
October 07, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce $3 Million in ARC Grants for West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that four West Virginia projects will receive a total of $3 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for infrastructure, health and economic development improvements. The Logan County Public Service District's Phase III-B1 Wastewater project will receive $1,500,000; the Town of Union's Water System Improvements project will receive $1,000,000; the West Virginia Development … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin, Capito Applaud Funding to Help West Virginia Workers Affected by Coal Mining Layoffs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today applauded the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announcement that a supplemental National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG), worth up to $7.6 million, is being awarded to WorkForce West Virginia to help West Virginia workers affected by coal mining industry layoffs rejoin the workforce. The grant's initial release of $3.2 million will assist about 900 participants enrolled in the grant project, and an … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce $800,000 for Revitalization Project in Southern West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $800,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families to the Coalfield Development Corporation in southern West Virginia. The funding will be used to enhance job creation and business development through Reclaim Appalachia, a project to deconstruct older buildings with no further economic life and either repurpose or donate the … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin Calls for Passage of Lautenberg Act to Protect West Virginia Families From Dangerous Chemicals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling on the chamber to pass the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from toxic chemicals by updating the country's outdated chemical regulatory program. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is the result of a bipartisan agreement that Senator Manchin helped negotiate after nearly two years of … Continue Reading
October 03, 2015
Manchin Statement on the Passing of West Virginian in Afghanistan Plane Crash
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the passing of Staff Sergeant Ryan Hammond, the Marshall County native who died in the Thursday crash of a U.S. Air Force C-130 in Afghanistan. "Gayle and I join all West Virginians in praying for Ryan Hammond's family and friends in the wake of this awful tragedy. West Virginia and the United States lost a brave airman whose dedicated and courageous service to this country will never be forgotten. Our … Continue Reading
