Press Releases
MANCHIN URGES FCC CHAIRMAN TO UTILIZE PUBLIC INPUT TO FIX BROADBAND COVERAGE MAPS, SENDS OWN SPEED TEST RESULTS AS PROOF
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), recently sent a letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to discuss the incorrect broadband coverage maps of West Virginia and the formation of a public feedback system to better assess broadband coverage across rural states like West Virginia. In the letter, Senator Manchin included the results of speed tests taken in Cabins, WV showing that the coverage provided by Frontier Communications in the area is … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
MANCHIN, BROWN, CASEY, KAINE FIGHT FOR RETIRED COAL MINERS WHO WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE BY THE END OF THE YEAR
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) took to the Senate Floor to fight for the 1,200 retired coal miners who are at risk of losing their healthcare by the end of the year and called for Congress to pass the American Miners Act. In the May 2017 appropriations bill, Congress ensured that the Krug-Lewis Agreement for guaranteed healthcare and pension benefits would be maintained. Specifically, the bill included $1.3 … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,530,232 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This funding will benefit maternal and child health services throughout West Virginia. "Proper healthcare is essential to all West Virginians and will ensure a brighter future for us and our … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
ENERGY AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS AFFAIRS
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Louis A. Johnson VAMC in Clarksburg, Hershel Woody Williams VAMC in Huntington and Martinsburg VAMC in Martinsburg will enter into energy saving performance contracts for the design and installation of energy and water conservation measures at these facilities. This announcement comes the same week the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed two bills U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Committee, … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR WEST VIRGINIA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,134,446 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Charleston Yeager Airport and North Central West Virginia Airport. This funding will help with runway rehabilitation, improvement of airport drainage and purchasing new snow removal and deicing equipment. "Our airports are crucial to West Virginia's economy and tourism … Continue Reading
July 16, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $568K FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced grants totaling $568,000 to support water and waste disposal projects in the Midland and Bluewell Public Service Districts. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Updating and investing in West Virginia's water infrastructure is critical, especially in the rural areas of our state where access to clean drinking water is … Continue Reading
July 16, 2019
MANCHIN STORAGE HUB BILL PASSES SENATE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed The Appalachian Energy for National Security Act, Ranking Member Manchin's (D-WV) legislation to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a study on the national and economic security benefits of the proposed Appalachian Storage Hub. The Committee also passed 8 other bills Senator Manchin sponsored or co-sponsored. "An Appalachian Storage Hub would have immeasurable benefits for the Appalachian … Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $444,000 to support Marshall University's heart and vascular diseases research. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "West Virginia has the highest prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the nation with 14.6% of West Virginians being diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. To address this, we … Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE APPROVAL OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR LUKE MILL WORKERS
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) application for Verso was approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. "This is helpful news for the all of the 675 hardworking Luke Mill employees and their families who are devastated by the closing of the mill. I'm glad West Virginia and Maryland delegations could come together and makes sure the TAA application was approved for these employees. My heart … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
Manchin: $1.4 Billion In Opioid Settlement Should Be Spent To Fight The Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today called for the $1.4 billion settlement from Reckitt Benckiser Group, the manufacturer of Suboxone, to be used specifically for programs and resources directly to fight the opioid epidemic. "Out of the 21 million Americans who need substance use disorder treatment, only an estimated 3.8 million, or 18% were able to access it. People in rural areas face even more difficulties accessing treatment, with 92% of substance abuse treatment … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
Manchin, Braun Introduce The FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mike Braun (R-IN), today introduced the FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act, which would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from allowing opioids to be labeled for intended use of "around-the clock, long-term opioid treatment" until a study can be completed on the long-term usage of opioids. "In the United States, we consume 80 percent of the world's opioid production and in 2017, one single year, over 70,000 people died due to … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION FOR WVU SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $1,000,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation. The funding will support 120 annual scholarships to approximately 40 students pursuing B.S. degrees in computer and information sciences with specialization in cybersecurity. "Cybersecurity is an incredibly important field in … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $8.4 MILLION FOR HEALTHCARE ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,434,399 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This funding provides immunizations and vaccines for children across West Virginia and prepares hospitals for emergency situations. "In order to prepare our hospitals and clinics for emergency response, they … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
MANCHIN FIGHTS TO DEFEND 800,000 WEST VIRGINIANS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS IN ACA LAWSUIT APPEAL
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to urge the Senate to pass his resolution to allow the Senate Legal Counsel to defend West Virginians and Americans with pre-existing conditions in the Texas v. United States lawsuit. Last year a federal judge in Texas ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. Today the defending and prosecuting teams will begin advocating their case regarding the appeal of the Texas v. U.S. … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
MANCHIN RECEIVES LETTER FROM WVU WOMEN’S SOCCER COACH, INTRODUCES BILL TO GUARANTEE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS
Washington D.C. - After receiving a letter from the West Virginia University (WVU) Women's Soccer Head Coach, Nikki Izzo-Brown, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a bill that would prevent any federal funds from being used toward the 2026 World Cup in the United States until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the men's and women's national teams. This would include any and all funds provided to host cities; participating local and state organizations; the … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
Manchin Receives Letter From WVU Women's Coach, Introduces Bill To Guarantee Equal Pay For U.S. Soccer Teams
Washington D.C. - After receiving a letter from the West Virginia University (WVU) Women's Soccer Head Coach, Nikki Izzo-Brown, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a bill that would prevent any federal funds from being used toward the 2026 World Cup in the United States until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to provide equitable pay to the men's and women's national teams. This would include any and all funds provided to host cities; participating local and state organizations; the … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $16.4 MILLION FOR HEAD START AND FATHERHOOD REENTRY PROGRAMS ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $16,467,418 for Head Start and fatherhood reentry programs across West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "Children deserve an education that prepares them for a bright future. Head Start programs provide our students with a strong foundation to guide and support them throughout their educational careers … Continue Reading
July 08, 2019
MANCHIN JOINS FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP AND ACTING DHS SECRETARY IN HUNTINGTON
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump and Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan in Huntington to highlight the way federal, state and local are working together to fight the opioid epidemic. They participated in a roundtable at the Cabell-Huntington Health Department and at the Cabell County Courthouse Drug Court and visited Marshall University's Digital Forensic Lab. "I'm honored I … Continue Reading
July 08, 2019
MANCHIN INVITES SURGEON GENERAL TO WEST VIRGINIA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), sent a letter to U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome E. Adams, to visit West Virginia and observe the work that "Wild, Wonderful, Healthy West Virginia" (WWHWV) is doing to support sustainable communities across West Virginia. The letter said in part, "WWHWV is working innovatively to combat the opioid epidemic, promote education, and support economic growth in our state. Unfortunately, their efforts are severely needed in West Virginia, … Continue Reading
July 08, 2019
MANCHIN WISHES WEST VIRGINIANS A HAPPY, SAFE FOURTH OF JULY
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement in celebration of Independence Day: "The Fourth of July is a time for Americans to come together with our neighbors and celebrate the founding of our great nation, the freedoms that we all enjoy as well as our nation's heroes who fought to defend and protect us here at home and abroad. "But this year, through every snap of a flag and every crack of a firecracker, we are not only reminded of our brave … Continue Reading
