Press Releases
Manchin Statement On Confirmation Of FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released a statement on the confirmation of Peter Gaynor as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator. "Today the Senate confirmed Peter Gaynor as FEMA Administrator by a vote of 81-8 after passing out of committee with bipartisan support. As a state that has been ravaged by natural disasters like the flooding in 2016, FEMA has been instrumental in ensuring that West Virginians recover and build resilience for the future. … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
Manchin, Capito Show Support For Emerging Technologies In Letter To DOT Secretary Chao
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao in support of the establishment of the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council that is intended to support innovative transportation projects like Virgin Hyperloop One. West Virginia is a leading competitor for the location of Virgin's high-speed … Continue Reading
January 13, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $75K For Workforce Development
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $75,695 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for EdVenture, a workforce development program that creates opportunities for students and young entrepreneurs to find success in their community. "I strongly believe that we should better prepare our students in high school to enter the workforce, so when they graduate they can make a decision to either receive a higher education or enter … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Manchin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Secure Black Lung Disability Trust Fund
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Bob Casey (D-PA) today introduced S. 3172, the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2020 which would extend the black lung excise tax through December 31, 2030 to ensure that coal miners suffering from the disease have access to the medical care that they desperately need. Without the revenue from this tax, the Black Lung Disability Trust … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $8 Million For Housing, Fighting Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,601,585 to multiple entities fighting against homelessness in West Virginia. Funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "Investment in public housing infrastructure is critical to the health of our communities. Everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have a roof over their head. Access to … Continue Reading
January 09, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Situation In Iran
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the situation in Iran. "Yesterday I received a briefing from Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, Central Intelligence Agency Director Gina Haspel and Department of State Secretary Mike Pompeo and have a better understanding of the intent behind the recent actions taken by the Administration. There was not an imminent threat to the United States' homeland and the … Continue Reading
January 09, 2020
Manchin, Lankford, Tester, Blackburn, Kennedy Urge FCC Chairman To Provide Broadband For Rural Communities Before Expanding 5G Coverage
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Jon Tester (D-MT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and John Kennedy (R-LA) today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai urging the FCC to focus their efforts on providing reliable broadband to rural communities before expanding 5G coverage, as indicated by the announcement of the FCC's 5G Fund. The Senators said in part, "While we commend the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or … Continue Reading
January 08, 2020
ICYMI: Senate Passes Manchin Backed Anti-Robocall Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the passage of the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act last month. This legislation will give regulators more time to find scammers and levy fines for those who are caught, promote call authentication and blocking adoption, and bring relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution of robocallers who intentionally flout … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Manchin, Capito Applaud FAA Decision To Continue 24 Hour Air Traffic Control Operations At Yeager Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to continue 24 hour Air Traffic Control operations at the Yeager Airport. In October, the FAA released a memo with the proposal to cut 24 hour Air Traffic Control operations at Yeager Airport. "The FAA announcement that Yeager Airport will continue their 24 hour Air Traffic Control operations is great news for Charleston and West Virginia and … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Broadband Access For Rural Students
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Connected Rural Schools Act to help close the digital disconnect for rural students. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that broadband and other internet accessibility technologies are eligible for funding from the existing Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Program. "This bipartisan legislation would allow a portion of Secure Rural Schools funding to be used to expand broadband access in rural counties across our country. This is … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $866K For Flood Recovery
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $866,675 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant Program for flood recovery in West Virginia. "West Virginia was hit by flooding in February 2018 that destroyed homes, displaced many West Virginians from their jobs, and caused over $22 million in public infrastructure damage. But these floods made West Virginia come together to … Continue Reading
January 06, 2020
ICYMI: Senate Passes Manchin Proposals To Fix Broadband Coverage Maps
Washington, D.C. - Last month, the Senate passed the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Act (the "Broadband DATA Act") which will help to fix the country's faulty broadband coverage maps. This bill contains several key provisions that came directly from Senator Manchin's efforts as well as his bill, the Map Improvement Act of 2019. Read the full text of the bill here. "I am thrilled the Senate passed the Broadband DATA Act. This bill is a significant step toward fixing our … Continue Reading
January 06, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $748K For Maternal Opioid Misuse Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $748,650 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for use of the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model. "I am proud to see West Virginia based organizations participating in innovative ways to address the opioid epidemic that has ravaged our state. The effect of this epidemic on our communities is evident … Continue Reading
January 06, 2020
ICYMI: Senate Passes Manchin, Capito Bill To Improve Transparency At Clarksburg VA Medical Center
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito's (R-WV) legislation, The Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019, passed the Senate right before Christmas. This bipartisan legislation would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit detailed reports on patient safety and quality of care at VA Medical Centers in light of the recent deaths of Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center. The legislation ensures that Congress, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2020
Manchin Statement on Qasem Soleimani
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Qasem Soleimani. "Make no mistake, Qasem Soleimani was a terrorist who did not value human life. He was a persistent threat to American troops and regional stability. As leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, he was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American servicemembers in Iraq, wounding thousands more, and also coordinating attacks against our interests. Under Soleimani's … Continue Reading
January 03, 2020
Year In Review: Manchin Secures More Than $667 Million In Funding For West Virginia In 2019
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $667,037,403 in funding from 467 awards for top West Virginia priorities in 2019. The grants included funding to combat the opioid epidemic, economic and rural development, education and health services, transportation and housing, and Veterans services. "As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I fight every day to make sure West Virginia receives the funding we need to … Continue Reading
January 02, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for the HIVE in Beckley
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is the recipient of a $708,300 grant to support the expansion of the HIVE entrepreneur and business assistance program in Beckley. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). "I am proud that the EDA is investing in Southern West Virginia through … Continue Reading
January 02, 2020
Senate Passes Manchin VA Accountability Legislation
Washington, D.C. - The Senate unanimously passed S. 221, the VA Provider Accountability Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME). The Senators introduced S. 221 earlier this year to bring much needed accountability to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The legislation will now be referred to the House of Representatives for consideration. "While a great majority of VA doctors … Continue Reading
January 02, 2020
Manchin Statement on the 14th Anniversary of the Sago Mine Disaster
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the Sago mine disaster. "Fourteen years ago, twelve coal miners went to work at the Sago mine and never returned to their families. After that tragedy, I joined all West Virginians as we grieved with the coal miners' families and loved ones. Today and every day since that horrible disaster, my thoughts are with those who lost a loved one that day. After the Sago disaster, West Virginia … Continue Reading
December 24, 2019
Manchin Wishes West Virginians A Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. "Gayle and I and the entire Manchin family would like to wish all West Virginians and Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. During the Christmas season, Gayle and I are reminded once again of the importance of family - the source of life's greatest joys and its deepest bonds. Our families are the foundation of our country as well as the … Continue Reading
