Press Releases
ICYMI: Manchin Gives University Of Charleston Commencement Speech
Charleston, WV - On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke at the University of Charleston Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony to applaud the graduates on their terrific accomplishments. “To say that the University of Charleston is a special place would be an understatement,” Senator Manchin said in part. “I have no doubt each and every one of you have so much to give, share and contribute to your community, which in turn strengthens our entire state and nation. As you all go forward … Continue Reading
April 29, 2024
Manchin Announces Commonsense Connections Week From May 6 Through May 10, 2024
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his office will launch Commonsense Connections Week from Monday, May 6, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024. Representatives from Senator Manchin’s office will visit all 55 counties to hear West Virginians’ priorities and concerns and offer the Senator’s assistance with federal agencies through casework. Please note that Senator Manchin will not be in attendance. “I have always believed in the importance of retail government - … Continue Reading
April 29, 2024
Manchin Statement Opposing FAA Reauthorization Act Provision To Add Five New Roundtrip Flights At DCA
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement opposing the inclusion of a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to add five new roundtrip flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). “DCA is already one of the busiest airports in the United States and the consistent congestion on its runways has resulted in delays, cancellations and safety risks that have only worsened in recent years. In fact, the … Continue Reading
April 26, 2024
Manchin Applauds HRSA Proposed Rule to Better Classify Rural Appalachia for Federal Resources
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) proposed rule to update its rural definition to better capture the mountainous and rugged terrain of Appalachia, which will ensure that West Virginia communities receive the federal funding they deserve. This proposed rule is a direct result of Senator Manchin’s continued efforts, specifically the language he secured in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human … Continue Reading
April 26, 2024
Manchin Speaks At American Postal Workers Union Annual Convention in Beckley
Beckley, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended and spoke at the American Postal Workers Union’s (APWU) Annual Convention in Beckley, West Virginia. Senator Manchin was joined by national and local APWU leadership and union members. “The APWU proudly represents more than 200,000 hardworking U.S. Postal Service employees and retirees, as well as 2,000 private-sector mail workers. For more than 40 years now, this organization has fought for these workers’ best interests - dignity … Continue Reading
April 25, 2024
Manchin Applauds Next Steps On Charleston Capital Sports Complex
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined local officials and members of the Charleston community to applaud the next steps on building the Charleston Capital Sports Complex. Senator Manchin secured $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for the project, which the Kanawha County Commission and the City of Charleston are leading. “The new Capital Sports Center will truly be transformational for Kanawha County … Continue Reading
April 25, 2024
Manchin: The Administration’s Goal is Simple — Death by 1,000 Cuts for America’s Reliable Fossil Fuel Industry
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly finalized rules regarding U.S. power plants. “It is obvious that the ultimate goal of these EPA regulations is to stop the use of fossil fuels to produce reliable energy in the United States by forcing the premature closure of coal plants and blocking new natural gas plants. The … Continue Reading
April 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $310k For Disaster Recovery Efforts In Mason County, Economic Development Planning In Brooke County
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $310,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Mason County Development Authority and the Region 11 Council in Weirton. These investments will strengthen economic development by supporting private investment and job creation in Brooke County, as well as developing a comprehensive revitalization plan after recent natural disasters in Mason County. “Investing in … Continue Reading
April 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $8.4 Million For Huntington Head Start Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,465,926 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Southwestern Community Action Council’s Head Start Program. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety and family well-being. “Every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education, no … Continue Reading
April 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $610k To Promote High-Speed Internet Expansion In Southern West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $610,116 from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for Generation West Virginia. This funding will be used to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in Lincoln, McDowell, Webster, and Fayette Counties. “I’m pleased USDA Rural Development is investing more than $610K to ensure every West Virginian has access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet,” … Continue Reading
April 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $5M for WVU Research Corporation Project to Produce Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals from Acid Mine Drainage
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation will receive $5,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop rare earth elements and critical mineral oxides from acid mine drainage. The project will help incentivize acid mine drainage treatment and develop a domestic supply chain of rare earth elements and critical … Continue Reading
April 23, 2024
As Wildfires Increase, Manchin, Barrasso Urge GAO to Review Federal Land and Wildfire Management Practices
Washington, DC - Today, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of the U.S. Forest Service’s practices concerning forest management, land management plans and firefighting equipment. “The increasingly devastating outcomes from wildfires in the United States requires a change in how the federal government … Continue Reading
April 23, 2024
Manchin Statement On Vote To Advance National Security Package
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote to advance the bipartisan National Security Package. The legislation passed 79 to 18 and will now go to the President’s desk. “American leadership means standing with our allies and standing up against authoritarianism. I am proud to vote for this national security package that advances America’s interests both on the world stage and right here at home. This bill will ensure Ukraine has the … Continue Reading
April 22, 2024
Manchin Announces $13.1 Million To Strengthen Healthcare Services, Tobacco Research In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,190,623 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will strengthen healthcare services in Cabell, Calhoun, Hardy, and Kanawha counties and support health and scientific research for the National and State Tobacco Control Program. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $13.1 million to improve the health and well-being of West Virginians across … Continue Reading
April 22, 2024
Manchin, Wicker, Capito, Heinrich, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution To Designate National Osteopathic Medicine Week
Charleston, WV - Last week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of osteopathic medicine nationwide. “Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine play an essential role in West Virginia’s … Continue Reading
April 22, 2024
Manchin Announces $106M to Expand Solar Energy, Reduce Energy Costs for West Virginians
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the West Virginia Department of Energy (DOE) will receive $106,180,000 through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Solar for All (SFA) grant competition to lower energy costs and strengthen West Virginia’s grid resilience. The funding is made possible by Chairman Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “As America’s energy powerhouse, West … Continue Reading
April 22, 2024
Manchin Announces $5 Million To Upgrade Wastewater Infrastructure In Davis
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,000,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the town of Davis to support important upgrades to their wastewater systems. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m pleased that the EPA is investing $5 million to support vital … Continue Reading
April 19, 2024
Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging President to Fill Vacancies on the International Trade Commission, Protect American Businesses
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him to nominate qualified individuals to the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to fill the two vacancies and the three seats that have expired and prepare to fill the one that will expire this year. The ITC plays a crucial role in setting and … Continue Reading
April 18, 2024
ICYMI — Manchin Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Legislation to Stop Administration Rule that Forces Americans to Purchase EVs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to support S.4072, his legislation with Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently finalized tailpipe emissions rule that would force American consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). “They're [the Administration is] saying by 2032 that basically 70% of the vehicles have to be electric. … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
Manchin Questions U.S. Department Of Energy Secretary, Administrator On Meeting U.S. Defense Energy Needs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Jill Hruby, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Senator Manchin questioned the witnesses on American nuclear energy capabilities and domestic production of highly enriched uranium. On American nuclear … Continue Reading
