Press Releases
Manchin Secures NASA Administrator Attendance At Renaming For Katherine Johnson On July 2nd
Washington, DC - In the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science hearing today on the FY 2020 budget for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), invited Administrator Jim Bridenstine to join him in West Virginia for the renaming of the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont to the Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility. In a follow up call, Administrator Bridenstine committed to coming to … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Manchin Statement On Verso Paper Mill Closure, Impacting Mineral County, Potomac Highlands Region
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the closure of Verso's paper mill in Luke, Maryland, which will impact West Virginians in Mineral County and throughout the Potomac Highlands region. The closing will eliminate 675 jobs and will negatively impact the local economies of both states. "I am incredibly disappointed by the news that Verso's paper mill in Luke, Maryland will close this summer, and my heart goes out to the 675 hard-working … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $249K For West Virginia Rural Hospitals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $249,186 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) through the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program. Funding will support small rural hospitals in providing affordable care to West Virginians through assisting with the purchase of equipment, software, and … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Manchin's Target Practice & Marksmanship Training Bill To Be Signed By The President
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), today applauded the passage of his legislation, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, in the House of Representatives. The legislation, which passed the Senate by voice vote earlier this month, would provide a responsible incentive for creating and maintaining public shooting ranges. "As an avid sportsman, I know firsthand that our heritage as gun owners is important to who we are as West Virginians and Americans. This … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Manchin Leads Group Of Senators In Reintroducing Reclaim Act To Invest In Coal Communities
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), led a group of Senators in reintroducing the Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More (RECLAIM) Act of 2019, to provide opportunities for coal reclamation and economic development in communities impacted by the downturn in the coal industry. "The RECLAIM Act is an investment in the coal communities that have … Continue Reading
April 29, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $12 Million For Southern West Virginia Headstart Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,869,107 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Head Start. Funding will support Head Start programs in several Southern West Virginia counties that promote educational development for pre-school age children. "Throughout my entire career in public service, I have been a champion of early education programs like … Continue Reading
April 25, 2019
Manchin Announces $1 Million For Water Treatment Renovations In Calhoun County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,000,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for renovations to the water treatment system in Grantsville, which serves the majority of residents in Calhoun County. The ARC grant, which will be matched by $3,168,000 in other federal and local funds for a total of $4,168,000, will be used to renovate the local water treatment plant, construct a new ground water tank and make … Continue Reading
April 25, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.2 Million For Repairs To Brooke Pioneer Trail
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,240,543 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the repair of Brooke County's Pioneer Trail due to recent flood damage. The Brooke Pioneer Trail stretches from Wellsburg, West Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia along the Ohio River and is a popular recreation area for the residents of West Virginia and visitors alike. "I applaud … Continue Reading
April 20, 2019
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Lyle Stowers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Lyle Stowers. "I feel so fortunate to have called Lyle Stowers my friend for so many years. He loved the state of West Virginia and its people. In all our conversations, he always talked about how he wanted to help people and how much he loved West Virginia and Lincoln County. It has been an honor to call him my friend and we will miss him. Gayle and I send our deepest condolences to his … Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million For West Virginia Public Housing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s new Housing Trust Fund program to increase the supply of safe and clean public housing in West Virginia. "The new Housing Trust Fund will invest in states like West Virginia to make sure that all families have access to safe and clean housing. I have always believed that no … Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Manchin Statement On Mueller Report
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the Mueller report. "I have not had a chance to read and review the Mueller report yet. But one conclusion was made clear, Russia has and will continue to interfere in our elections and we must work immediately to safeguard our democratic institutions. I look forward to reading the Mueller report and coming to my own conclusion, just like every American should. The last two years has divided our … Continue Reading
April 17, 2019
Manchin Announces Over $1.7 Million In Secure Rural Schools Payments In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), announced that West Virginia counties will receive a total of $1,778,953.84 through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. Senator Manchin pressed United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Chief Victoria Christiansen about the lapsed SRS payments to 14 West Virginia Counties during last week's Energy and Natural Resources Committee … Continue Reading
April 16, 2019
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Increase Flexibility For Consumers In Prescription Drug Market
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), last week introduced the Restoring Access to Medication Act (RAMA). The bipartisan bill reverses a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that limits the use of funds from pre-tax health accounts such as health savings accounts and medical saving accounts, towards the purchase of prescription drugs or insulin. "I have always said that the Affordable Care Act is good but far from perfect and Congress must work together to improve our … Continue Reading
April 15, 2019
Manchin Urges Secretary Perdue To Extend USDA's Reconnect Program Deadline
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, last week reiterated his support for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Reconnect program which will expand broadband connectivity to rural areas that currently lack access and also urged USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to address accessibility issues with the ReConnect application process. The application to enroll in the program will not be available until April 23, 2019 and … Continue Reading
April 12, 2019
Manchin Encouraged By FCC And Trump Administration's Proposal Of $20 Billion Fund For Rural Broadband
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was encouraged by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Trump Administration's proposal of a $20.4 billion fund designated for rural broadband investment through the FCC's new Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. "I am intrigued by the Administration's proposal and applaud them for highlighting the need for investment in rural broadband. While this announcement signals a positive step forward in bridging the digital divide, … Continue Reading
April 12, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.2 Million For Flood Recovery
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,284,283 for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WV DOH) District 6 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance program. Funding will support efforts to repair roads damaged as a result of flooding that occurred in February 2018. "Almost three years ago, West Virginia was hit with disastrous flooding that … Continue Reading
April 12, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million For Health Research, Support Services
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,007,012 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funding will support research into Alzheimer's disease at West Virginia University (WVU) and provide resources for West Virginians living with HIV. "I have always been a supporter of investing in medical research and treatment. Despite wonderful medical … Continue Reading
April 11, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Over $13.5 Million To Modernize Public Housing In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,523,370 for 30 public housing authorities throughout the state of West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding from HUD's Public Housing Capital Fund will help West Virginia public housing authorities develop, finance and modernize their facilities as well as their management … Continue Reading
April 11, 2019
Manchin, Capito Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Women's Lung Cancer Research
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), today reintroduced the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventative Services Act of 2019. The bill would encourage more research into the prevention and treatment of lung cancer in women, particularly for those who have never smoked, and require federal agencies to evaluate and report their findings to Congress. "Lung cancer is … Continue Reading
April 10, 2019
Manchin Applauds Administration's Latest Recognition Of The Role Appalachia Will Play In America's Energy Future, Thanks Secretary Perry For Moving Appalachian Storage Hub Forward
Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded President Trump and Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry for their ongoing support for the Appalachian Storage Hub. The President signed an executive order that recognizes the importance of Appalachia to our nation's energy future. Following that announcement, Senator Manchin thanked Secretary Perry for his ongoing leadership on moving the storage hub forward and understanding how impactful it would be for Appalachia and … Continue Reading