Press Releases

June 23, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $169K In Support Of Humanities Across West Virginia

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $169,738 from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) for Marshall University, West Virginia Mine Wars Museum, and Shepherd University. This funding was made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and will provide resources and logistical support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.“The … Continue Reading


June 23, 2020

Manchin Statement On the 4th Anniversary of The 2016 Flood in West Virginia

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the flood which devastated communities throughout West Virginia in 2016. “Today every West Virginian is repeatedly reminded of the awful flooding four years ago that ravaged southern West Virginia, the families whose lives were forever changed by the loss of their loved ones, and the thousands of West Virginians who lost their homes. I know there is no sentiment that can … Continue Reading


June 23, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $10 Million For WVU NIFA Project

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $10,000,000 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support a research project seeking to improve the sustainability of the nation’s food supply at West Virginia University (WVU). This project will create a collaborative, sustainable, and economical biomass for value-added products program in the Mid-Atlantic region of … Continue Reading


June 22, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $221K For Opioid Prescription Study At WVU

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $221,692 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for West Virginia University (WVU). This funding will be used to support a study entitled “Assessing the Impact of Opioid Prescription Duration Limits,” and will help further WVU’s understanding on factors contributing to the opioid crisis. “As the opioid epidemic continues to … Continue Reading


June 22, 2020

Manchin Welcomes SBA Administrator Carranza To Morgantown, Shows EIDL, PPP Loan Impact on West Virginia Businesses

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today welcomed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza to Morgantown to highlight the impact of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs on West Virginia small businesses. Senator Manchin, Administrator Carranza, Regional Administrator Steve Bulger, small businesses, banks, and economic development stakeholders discussed the need to quickly implement critical changes … Continue Reading


June 19, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $7.2 Million For Head Start In North Central West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,265,496 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs through the North Central West Virginia Community Action Agency.“As a strong supporter of Head Start programs for many years and a continuous advocate for Head Start funding through the Appropriations Committee, I am pleased to see West Virginia … Continue Reading


June 19, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce Almost $100K For Shepherd University Connectivity Project

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $99,999 for Shepherd University through the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support bringing fiber optic connectivity to Shepherd University’s campus, and improve overall access to internet for students, staff, and faculty. “Across West Virginia, broadband access continues to be a critical issue for many … Continue Reading


June 18, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $26 Million For Clendenin Elementary School

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $26,851,044.60 for the Kanawha County Board of Education’s School Building Authority for relocation of the Clendenin Elementary School. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and will support the construction of Clendenin Elementary School after it was severely damaged in the 2016 … Continue Reading


June 17, 2020

Manchin Applauds FCC Approval Of West Virginia University Health System Telehealth Program Application

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval of West Virginia University Health System’s application for $780,899 to procure network upgrades, telemedicine carts, tablets, laptops, videoconferencing equipment and software licenses to provide telehealth services to West Virginians, to conduct virtual visits with patients in their homes, to give inpatients with and without COVID-19 symptoms the ability to use devices … Continue Reading


June 17, 2020

Manchin Speaks With SBA Administrator About Changes To Grant And Loan Applications, Invites Her To Visit West Virginia Small Businesses

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke with Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza last night on the difficulties West Virginia small businesses are facing accessing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), invited Administrator Carranza to visit West Virginia small businesses, and urged her to quickly implement critical changes to make these programs work for Main Street businesses. Small … Continue Reading


June 17, 2020

Senate Passes Manchin's Landmark Conservation Package

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, applauded the Senate passage of his Great American Outdoors Act. The landmark conservation package passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25.The legislation would provide full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and finally address the approximately $20 billion deferred maintenance backlog in our Country’s public lands.“I’m proud to … Continue Reading


June 17, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $453K To Expand Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program At Blue Ridge Community And Technical College

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $453,597 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to include high school students and to improve completion, retention, and enrollment of students in the program.“The manufacturing and technology sectors are growing in West Virginia and we … Continue Reading


June 16, 2020

Manchin questions FCC Chairman On Fixing Coverage Maps, Deploying Broadband Funds

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) questioned Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on how much funding the FCC would need to fix the current broadband coverage maps, which have been proven to be incorrect, and the distribution of funding to expand broadband access during a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Hearing.“Broadband mapping to me is so serious because rural America, rural Appalachia … Continue Reading


June 15, 2020

Manchin Announces $12 Million To Help Corridor H Project Completion

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, after a call with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao, announced $12 million through the DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant program to help complete the section of Corridor H from Kerens to Parsons. This new funding marks nearly $150 million in federal funding for Corridor H since 2018. “Today I spoke with DOT Secretary Chao and I am proud to … Continue Reading


June 15, 2020

Manchin Statement On The Death Of Betty Puskar

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Betty Puskar, long time breast cancer research and treatment advocate. “Gayle and I send our hearts out to Betty’s family for our shared loss of this wonderful, selfless person. Betty was a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and treatment in West Virginia and a truly dedicated friend to so many people, including myself and Gayle. Her work to raise cancer awareness and … Continue Reading


June 15, 2020

Manchin Calls On Treasury, SBA To Simplify PPP Loan Applications

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 44 Senators in calling on the U.S. Treasury Department and the Small Business Association (SBA) to simplify the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application for loans under $250,000. The current PPP loan forgiveness application is three times longer than the original loan application.The Senators said in part, “The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been critical for helping small businesses remain viable and … Continue Reading


June 12, 2020

Senate Passes Manchin Bill To Expand Protections For Military Families Impacted By COVID-19

Charleston, WV - This week the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and provide additional legal protections for servicemembers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This legislation expands SCRA protections to servicemembers who were previously issued orders to change duty stations but, due to the global pandemic, received a stop … Continue Reading


June 12, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $6.5 Million For Head Start In The Northern Panhandle

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,529,786 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in the Northern Panhandle.“As a longtime supporter of Head Start programs, I am always proud to see West Virginia receive funding to support our wonderful programs across the state,” said Senator Manchin. “Today, the Northern Panhandle Head Start … Continue Reading


June 12, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce Drinking Water Protection Project In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $18,300 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the implementation of an Underground Injection Control Program in West Virginia. This project will ensure that sources of drinking water are protected from underground injection activities.“Every West Virginian deserves to have clean water to drink and clean air to breathe … Continue Reading


June 12, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $90K To Expand COVID-19 Support Services In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $90,088 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the West Virginia Primary Care Association in providing training and technical assistance to community health centers across West Virginia. This funding will strengthen health center operations and capacity to ensure access to comprehensive primary care services to … Continue Reading

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