Press Releases
Manchin Statement On Director Of National Intelligence Nomination
Washington, DC - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on opposing the nomination of John Ratcliffe to be the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). “I believe that the President should have the ability to choose their own Administration officials as long as they are well-qualified for their individual roles, and that is why I have split from most Democrats to support the vast majority of the President’s nominees. For national security positions … Continue Reading
May 20, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.5 Million To Expand COVID-19 Testing At Rural West Virginia Health Clinics
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,571,994 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for rural health clinics across West Virginia to expand COVID-19 testing services. This funding is provided by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that President Trump signed into law on April … Continue Reading
May 20, 2020
Manchin Bill To Ensure Veterans Have Help In Disability Claims Process By Reinstating 48-Hour Review Period
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), led 5 Senators in introducing legislation to ensure Veterans and their representatives have 48 hours to review and dispute disability claims before they are finalized.“I’ve heard from Veterans across West Virginia who are upset that this rule change will erode Veterans rights,” said Senator Manchin. “Many Veterans rely on professionals to help them with the complicated claims and … Continue Reading
May 20, 2020
Manchin Applauds FCC Approval Of Lincoln County Primary Care Center Telehealth Program Application
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval of Lincoln County Primary Care Center’s application for $967,304 to procure telehealth carts, network hardware and software upgrades, and diagnostic equipment to provide telehealth services to West Virginians at 18 rural sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the Financial Services & General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Manchin: Don't Raise Utility Rates In The Middle Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the actions of the West Virginia Public Service Commission to keep West Virginians connected to critical utilities and urged the Commission to not approve rate hikes for West Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic.Senator Manchin said in part, “I appreciate the early actions of the West Virginia Public Service Commission and the utilities that operate in the state to stop service disconnections when customers have not … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Manchin Advocates For Assistance For Families, Youth, And Children In Crisis As A Result Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) in advocating for the Senate to provide support for children, youth, and families in crisis or experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan group of Senators asked for dedicated funding to be included in future COVID-19 relief packages in order to meet the unique and complex needs of homeless youth and families through the programs … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Manchin Launches #MaskUpWV, Encourages West Virginians To Wear Masks In Public
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) launched a public awareness campaign encouraging all West Virginians to wear masks in public to help curb the spread of COVID-19.Senator Manchin released a public service announcement as part of the #MaskUpWV campaign launch featuring West Virginians from all walks of life stating the importance of wearing a face mask in public, and a printable flyer for West Virginia businesses to signify their employees wear masks.“As West … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Manchin Bill Provides Dedicated Relief To West Virginia Local Governments
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to deliver critical, federal resources to states and communities on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight. The State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Act targets $500 billion in emergency funding to every state, county and community in the country, while prioritizing assistance to the areas with the greatest need. Unlike previously allocated emergency funding, the SMART Act … Continue Reading
May 18, 2020
Manchin Urges Congressional Leaders To Support Vulnerable Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 40 bipartisan Senators in pressing Congressional leadership to include significant funding for the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) which are integral to supporting vulnerable students and their families that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in future COVID-19 relief packages. The Senators’ letter comes as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate existing inequities in education, from significant … Continue Reading
May 18, 2020
Manchin Urges West Virginians To Complete 2020 Census
Washington, DC - Today in a video, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged West Virginians to complete the 2020 Census to ensure they are counted and West Virginia receives funding to help communities with programs and services.“The U.S. Census is vital to ensuring all Americans are counted and represented every ten years. In West Virginia, every citizen who fills out the Census brings $20,000 in federal funding to West Virginia for vital programs and services across the state and secures … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $400K For West Virginia University Agriculture Internship
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $398,997 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to establish a summer undergraduate internship program on food microbial safety at West Virginia University (WVU).“WVU is a leader in agricultural programs, and this funding will help attract students interested in agricultural research … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $98K For Mingo County Airport
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $98,500 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority to support the completion of the Air Transportation Park in Mingo County.“Air travel is essential to expanding West Virginia’s tourism industry and giving West Virginians access to other areas of the country, especially in southern West … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.6 Million For West Virginia Prevention Programs, Senior Services
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,680,990 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for senior services, cancer prevention and control programs, and preventing and managing diabetes, heart disease and stroke.“Access to quality healthcare is critical to the well-being of every West Virginian across the Mountain State, and I applaud HHS for providing these … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Research Funding For WVU to Innovate And Increase Supply Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Front Line Workers
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $198,499 for the West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) through the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support a research project that seeks to remedy issues facing the shortage of disposable masks used as personal protective equipment (PPE) by fabricating novel and improved filters derived from natural … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce COVID Recovery Funds For West Virginia Law Enforcement
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,735,577 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CEFS) Program, which received funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to assist West Virginia and local governments in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin Recognizes West Virginia Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a resolution designating the week of May 10-16 as National Police Week which is an annual event honoring law enforcement officers and their families and the 185 police officers that died in the line of duty in 2019.“Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. West Virginia’s law enforcement officers protect their communities with strength and integrity. We must continue to support … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Housing Resources For West Virginians As A Result Of COVID Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three Mainstream Voucher Program recipients in West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The additional funding was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to assist public housing agencies in West Virginia with services and expenses in … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin Votes To Reauthorize Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on his decision to support H.R. 6172, USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020, which reauthorizes the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The Senate passed the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act 80-16. “Every day, the United States faces immense threats and we are only able to defend ourselves because of the incredible work of … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Encourage Lewis County High School To Submit Speed Tests During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel encouraged Lewis County High School students to submit broadband speed tests while they are learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Manchin will send these speed tests to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to advocate for the FCC to create a public feedback system and fix their broadband coverage maps, which determine where federal … Continue Reading
May 14, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Family Violence Prevention Services In 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 $270,038 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Family Violence Prevention and Services formula grants program, which received additional funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to provide temporary housing, assistance, and supportive services to victims of … Continue Reading
