Press Releases

April 27, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $15.6 Million For Head Start Programs Across 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 $15,670,945 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs across West Virginia.“We know early childhood education is a significant indicator of future educational success and Head Start programs provide West Virginia’s children important building blocks. I’m pleased to see this funding awarded and know it … Continue Reading


April 27, 2020

Manchin, Capito Urge VA to Cover Mobile Testing Sites

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie requesting that the department cover coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing sites in the same manner as urgent and emergency care. Currently, mobile testing sites are not covered under the VA’s urgent and emergency care policies, making it difficult for veterans across the country—especially in rural areas where veterans … Continue Reading


April 25, 2020

Manchin Urges AG Barr To Halt Plans To Sent New Out-Of-State Inmates To FCC Hazelton And FCI Gilmer During COVID-19 Pandemic

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today urged U.S. Attorney General (AG) William Barr to immediately halt plans to send new out-of-state inmates from COVID-19 hotspot regions to FCC Hazelton and FCI Gilmer to quarantine. This decision puts West Virginia’s already vulnerable population, our correctional officers and their families at a greater risk of exposure to COVID-19.The Senator said in part, “Instead, I respectfully request you consider helping West Virginia during … Continue Reading


April 25, 2020

Manchin Statement On Bureau Of Prisons COVID-19 Proposal

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement about the proposed plan from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to relocate inmates from COVID-19 hotspot regions of the country to West Virginia for quarantine.“West Virginians have buckled down and closely followed state and federal guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here in the Mountain State, and that’s why I am strongly opposing the transfer of out of state prisoners to West Virginia. During this … Continue Reading


April 25, 2020

Manchin Applauds SBA Decision To Allow Publicly Owned Hospitals To Apply For PPP Loans

Charleston, WV - After pressure from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and his bipartisan colleagues, the Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced their decision to allow publicly owned hospitals to apply for Paycheck Protection Programs (PPP) loans. On April 9th, Senator Manchin led nine bipartisan Senators in urging Senate leadership to clarify eligibility for publicly owned hospitals and similar care providers for PPP loans.“Two weeks ago I urged the SBA to allow publicly … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin Announces $5.5 Million For COVID-19 Testing Across West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,556,448 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to increase COVID-19 testing across West Virginia. A breakdown of the funding allocated for testing in the additional coronavirus emergency funding package that was signed into law today can … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $1.8 Million For Hospital Improvement To Combat Coronavirus

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,854,974 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Coronavirus State Hospital Improvement Program for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR).“Healthcare providers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and our rural hospitals, many of which were already running on shoestring budgets, are … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin, Collins Push For More Broadband Hotspots

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today called on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to work with broadband service providers and Congress to increase access to mobile broadband hotspots across rural America. Specifically, they urged Chairman Pai to work with the companies that stepped up by taking the Keep Americans Connected Pledge to provide a comprehensive report on the current distribution of hotspots by April 27th to … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin: Future Emergency Coronavirus Packages Need Dedicated Rural Funding

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump signing into law the bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus relief package to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and increase funding for healthcare providers that was passed by the Senate on Wednesday and the House of Representatives on Thursday.“Today President Trump signed into law an additional $484 billion in coronavirus emergency funding. While I am relieved we … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia’s Eligibility for $86 Million in K-12 Education Funding

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) andShelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia’s eligibility for $86,640,471 to support continued learning for K-12 students whose educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief Fund (ESSER Fund), which received additional funding in the … Continue Reading


April 24, 2020

Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Colleagues Calling For Relief For Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 74 Senators in calling for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Russell Vought to support radio and television broadcasters and local newspapers during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Senators said in part, “Our radio and television broadcasters and rural newspapers provide local and national news, emergency alerts, educational programs, and more to all corners of the United States. In … Continue Reading


April 23, 2020

Manchin, Capito Advocate For Small Airports During Coronavirus Pandemic

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support small airports during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide critical flexibility in the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.The Senators said in part, “The Essential Air Service (EAS) Program connects over 170 small communities in the U.S. to the National Air Transportation System, providing rural communities that simply are not profitable to serve … Continue Reading


April 23, 2020

Manchin Hears From Wheeling Area Chamber Of Commerce Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a tele-town hall with the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Local and small businesses across West Virginia have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our communities and economies are hurting and we must do everything possible to help our rural small businesses stay afloat. That’s why I fought for dedicated rural funding in the additional emergency … Continue Reading


April 23, 2020

Manchin: West Virginia Minority Communities Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with West Virginia African American community leaders to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Across the country, minority communities are being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In West Virginia, African Americans make up only 3% of our population but we have seen much higher rates of critical COVID-19 patients who are African American. We know this community is often … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin Remains Worried Emergency Funding Will Not Reach Rural Communities

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus relief package to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and increase funding for hospitals.“I’m glad the Senate was able to come to a bipartisan compromise that increases funding for healthcare and small businesses, instead of Mitch McConnell’s original proposal that did nothing for healthcare and very little for small business in West Virginia. … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin Statement On HHS Emergency Funding Distribution Plan

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced an additional $10 billion will be dedicated to rural healthcare providers. This comes after weeks of Senator Manchin urging additional funding be targeted specifically at rural healthcare providers.“I’m glad to see HHS Secretary Azar recognize that rural health providers are getting left behind as we battle … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $6 Million For Senior Support Services In West Virginia Communities Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6 million for communities across West Virginia to aid older adults and individuals with disabilities in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) received additional funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin Hears From The Alliance For The Economic Development Of Southern West Virginia Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia and other educational partners to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“West Virginia’s students are dealing with the sudden effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and have had to quickly adapt to new learning situations. Today I spoke with the Alliance and other educational partners, listened to their concerns and answered … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin, Lankford, Tester, Hyde-Smith To FCC: Without Updates To 5G Fund Maps, Millions Will Be Left Without Broadband Access

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the broadband coverage maps being used to distribute the 5G Fund’s $9 billion to expand reliable broadband access across America. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that millions in America, especially those in rural states like West Virginia, do not have the reliable … Continue Reading


April 22, 2020

Manchin Demands Answers From SBA On Behalf Of WV Small Business Owners

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide clarification on the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and other financial assistance measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency funding packages. Senator Manchin highlighted two West Virginia owned businesses, Kin Ship Goods a local clothing and home goods store based in Charleston that proudly … Continue Reading

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