Press Releases
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
June 12, 2020
Manchin Urges USDA To Support Programs To Help West Virginians Access Healthy, Affordable Food
Charleston, WV - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 18 colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to express concerns about how a lack of access to healthy, affordable food is hurting low-income communities and communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address the disproportionate impact of the crisis on these communities, Senator Manchin urged Secretary Perdue to identify and prioritize programs at the USDA … Continue Reading
June 12, 2020
Manchin Bill Requires Governor To Give COVID-19 Pandemic Funding To Local Governments
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Local Government Relief Act which directs states governments to provide local governments with the funding received through the CARES Act, per the U.S. Department of Treasury’s recent guidance. The Local Government Relief Act would require all states to provide 45% of the funds they received through the Coronavirus Relief Fund to local governments under 500,000 by June 30th. If states are not able to do so, they … Continue Reading
June 11, 2020
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In FY21 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), secured provisions in the SASC markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21), a vital piece of legislation that authorizes defense funding and provides authorities for our military to defend the nation. On Wednesday, the SASC voted to report the NDAA to the full Senate. The FY21 NDAA authorizes $740.5 billion dollars including $636.4 billion … Continue Reading
June 10, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $7.7 Million To Help West Virginians Experiencing Homelessness Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,725,944 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program through the CARES Act to assist West Virginians currently experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the daily life of every West Virginian, and many of our friends and neighbors … Continue Reading
June 10, 2020
Manchin Applauds $196 Million For West Virginia Hospitals Through Provider Relief Fund
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement of $10 billion in Provider Relief Fund payments with $196,971,716 for 13 West Virginia safety net hospitals that serve our most vulnerable citizens.“Today 13 West Virginia hospitals received welcome news that they will be receiving $196 million from the HHS Provider Relief Fund to support hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this funding is a … Continue Reading
June 10, 2020
Manchin Speaks On Senate Floor On Great American Outdoors Act Impact On West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, again took to the Senate floor to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act. In March, Senator Manchin introduced this bipartisan legislation that provides mandatory permanent and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and addresses the $21 billion maintenance backlog in national parks and other federal land management agencies.“To date, 54 of the 55 … Continue Reading
June 10, 2020
Manchin Bill To Help Families, Children, And Youth Experiencing Homelessness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced S. 3923, the Emergency Family Stabilization Act. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this legislation creates a new emergency funding stream overseen by the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide flexible funding for community-based organizations to meet the unique needs of children, youth, and … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Manchin Listens To West Virginia Local Health Departments On COVID-19 Impact
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with local health departments across West Virginia on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their providers, receiving enough medical supplies, and caring for West Virginians through this global healthcare crisis.“Our healthcare providers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since day one and continue to work diligently to provide their fellow West Virginians with quality care. Today I heard … Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Senate Votes 80-17 To Take Up Manchin's Great American Outdoors Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act before the Senate voted 80-17 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. In March, Senator Manchin introduced this bipartisan legislation that provides mandatory permanent and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and addresses the $21 billion … Continue Reading
