Press Releases

October 02, 2023

ICYMI: Senate Passes Manchin Legislation to Protect Archery, Hunting Programs in Schools

Charleston, WV - Last week, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, which ensures students across the country continue to have access to education enrichment programs and activities such as archery and hunting safety education under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “West Virginians have a deep appreciation for the great … Continue Reading


October 02, 2023

Manchin Attends Unveiling of Huntington Gold Star Families Monument, Celebrates Woody Williams’ 100th Birthday

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the unveiling of the Huntington Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to celebrate what would have been Hershel "Woody" Williams’ 100th birthday and help fulfill his last dying wish. “It has been 78 years since Woody quieted those enemy machine guns on the sands of Iwo Jima, and while he is now sadly gone, the ideals that he lived by are not: love of family, love of friends, faith, and service to country above self,” said Senator … Continue Reading


October 02, 2023

Grants at a Glance: Manchin Announces $185 Million for West Virginia in September 2023

Charleston, WV - This past September, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $185,348,729 in federal funding for the state of West Virginia. The awards will support a wide variety of West Virginia priorities, including substance use disorder treatment services, public safety initiatives, upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure, economic development projects and more. “One of my top priorities in Washington is ensuring West Virginia is … Continue Reading


September 30, 2023

Manchin Votes to Prevent A Government Shutdown, Recommits Support to Ukraine

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted on the continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown, fund the federal government through November 17, 2023, and allow work on appropriations bills to continue. “I’m relieved cooler heads have prevailed and we were able to comprise to keep the government open. Our commitment to Ukraine remains resolute and we will find a path forward to ensure our support for Ukraine … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Statement on Passing of Kanawha County Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the passing of Kanawha County Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit. “Gayle and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Kanawha County Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit. Judge Tabit led a distinguished legal career, including as a judge of the Thirteenth Circuit Court in West Virginia, where she has served since 2014. She was always guided by fairness and compassion, and has been a role model and mentor for many … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Announces $5.8 Million to Strengthen Public Safety, Support Law Enforcement Across West Virginia

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,829,155 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to strengthen public safety throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically be used to support local law enforcement across the state, reduce violent crime and bolster forensic science research, as well as prevent and respond to sexual violence and Internet crimes against children. “All West Virginians deserve to feel … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Announces West Virginia Office of Energy Awarded $8M Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency, Increase Grid Reliability

Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the West Virginia Office of Energy will receive an $8,157,217 grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants that are supported by Chairman Manchin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.   “I am proud to see the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continue to bring good things to deliver for the Mountain State. West … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Announces $357K for Pest Management Research at West Virginia University

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $357,102 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support critical research into effective, economical and safe pest management practices, including by minimizing the spread and impact of invasive species. “West Virginia’s farmers and ranchers rely on pest management … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Statement on the New Five-Year Oil and Gas Offshore Leasing Plan

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s release of the new five-year oil and gas offshore leasing plan. “It’s now clear without a shadow of a doubt that without the IRA, this Administration would have ended federal oil and gas development completely. But instead of embracing the all-of-the-above energy bill that was signed into law, this … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Promote Active Forest and Rangeland Management to Restore Ecosystems and Sequester Carbon

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced S.2991, America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration (ARCs) Act of 2023, a bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to restore ecosystems and boost carbon storage and sequestration through tree planting, fire risk reduction projects, and expanded use of forest products … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Announces $377K for West Virginia DMV Technology Upgrades, Transportation Fellowship Program at West Virginia University

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $377,809 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and West Virginia University (WVU). This funding will support high priority technology upgrades at the West Virginia DMV, including purchasing cameras for skills testing, and finance a fellowship program at WVU for students pursuing advanced degrees in … Continue Reading


September 29, 2023

Manchin Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. “I always had the deepest admiration and respect for Senator Dianne Feinstein and I was proud to call her my colleague and friend. Often the only woman in the room, Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer for women across the country and broke barriers as the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco and was not only California’s longest-serving senator … Continue Reading


September 28, 2023

Manchin Questions Witnesses on Ending Reliance on China for Critical Minerals

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities to counter the People’s Republic of China’s control of critical mineral supply chains through increased mining and processing in the United States as well as international engagement and trade. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed concerns with the electric vehicle supply chain, the Administration’s loosening of restrictions included in the Inflation … Continue Reading


September 28, 2023

Manchin Announces $8.8 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced ten West Virginia organizations will receive $8,835,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and strengthen health services for West Virginians. These federal awards are ten of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m proud to have secured … Continue Reading


September 27, 2023

Senate Passes Manchin, Romney Bipartisan Resolution to Reinstate Senate Dress Code

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mitt Romney’s (R-UT) bipartisan resolution that would reinstate the business attire dress code on the Senate floor. The Senate passed the resolution by unanimous consent. “For 234 years, every Senator that has had the honor of serving in this distinguished body has assumed there were some basic written rules of decorum, conduct and civility, one of which was a dress code. Just over a week ago, we all learned … Continue Reading


September 27, 2023

Manchin Announces $7.2 Million for Business Expansion in Weirton, Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Doddridge County, Pineville

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $7,217,136 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for three West Virginia projects. The funding will support infrastructure improvements towards the expansion of the Beech Bottom Industrial Complex in Weirton, as well as upgrades to water treatment and distribution systems in Pineville and Doddridge County. “Investing in our communities creates long-term economic … Continue Reading


September 26, 2023

Manchin Meets with Steelworkers and Visits Cleveland-cliffs Weirton Steel Mill

Weirton, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) toured the Cleveland-Cliffs tin mill facility in Weirton. The Senators also spoke with steelworkers and met with Cleveland-Cliffs’ Chairman, President & CEO, Lourenco Goncalves to discuss the impacts of a recent tin mill products trade case involving imports from eight countries. “Steel has been the backbone of innovation and economic growth in our great nation for generations. However, cheap steel, tinplate, … Continue Reading


September 26, 2023

Manchin Announces $34 Million for Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure, Brownfields Clean Up in West Virginia

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $34,187,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the city of Morgantown. The funding, which is made possible in large part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will upgrade drinking water infrastructure throughout the state and support … Continue Reading


September 26, 2023

Manchin Announces $2 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,011,050 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically expand access to substance use disorder and mental health services as well as advance vital research into diversifying the biomedical workforce. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $2 million to improve health services … Continue Reading


September 26, 2023

Manchin Announces $2.3 Million for Two West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,310,476 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the West Side Volunteer Fire Fighters in Saint Albans and the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department in Brandywine. The funding will provide critical resources to the fire departments to strengthen fire safety, equip and train personnel and promote public safety. “Our brave … Continue Reading

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