Press Releases

February 12, 2019

Manchin Introduces Resolution Supporting Gold Star Families Rememberance Day

Washington, D.C. - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Martha McSally (R-AZ), and Doug Jones (D-AL) last week introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day." Gold Star Families are those who have lost a family member in service to the nation. Currently the United States observes Gold Star Mother's Day and Gold Star Spouses Day. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio) introduced companion legislation … Continue Reading


February 12, 2019

Manchin Announces New West Virginia Broadband Partnership

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that West Virginia will be included in the new National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) initiative that will help make sure the national broadband availability map is accurate. This is especially important to rural states like West Virginia and the seven other states included the program. "Our state, the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council and my office have been leading the effort to make … Continue Reading


February 12, 2019

Manchin Praises Investment To Improve Infrastructure In White Sulphur Springs

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today praised the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) award of $1.5 million to White Sulphur Springs in order to improve the town's aging water infrastructure. "This investment marks an important milestone in our recovery from the flooding that ravaged our beautiful state and shows yet again that West Virginians are resilient. Investing in water infrastructure projects that are outdated not only improves … Continue Reading


February 08, 2019

Manchin Reintroduces Legislation in the 116th Congress to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has reintroduced six bills to help combat the current opioid epidemic in West Virginia and America. Each bill addresses a different aspect of the opioid crisis, which includes providing individuals with nonviolent drug offenses the chance to have their records sealed, providing federal funds to expand access to substance abuse treatment, and requires greater accountability at the Food and Drug Administration when approving new opioids. "West … Continue Reading


February 07, 2019

Manchin Applauds Infor's Announcement Of New Location In Charleston

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is pleased with Infor's announcement that they will be opening a new location in Charleston, West Virginia. Infor is a global technology company that develops cloud-based solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies. Infor's new Charleston location will create more than one hundred jobs for West Virginians and they will partner with Marshall University and West Virginia State University to provide jobs to recent and future … Continue Reading


February 05, 2019

Manchin On State Of The Union: 'Time To Work Together'

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement in advance of the President's State of the Union address tonight about what he hopes to hear from the leader of the country. "Tonight, I hope to hear the President chart a different path for our country - one of unity, compromise and commonsense. Right now, our country is recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Make no mistake, this manufactured shutdown has done deep harm to our economy … Continue Reading


February 05, 2019

Manchin Annouces Over $2 Million In Educational Grants For At-Risk Youth

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded two grants, each in excess of $1 million to help at-risk youth finish high school or other equivalency programs in West Virginia. The funds will also go to workforce training programs and be used to help build housing for homeless youth and their families. "For our children, education is the key to a bright future and these programs will … Continue Reading


February 04, 2019

Manchin, Cornyn Introduce Gear-Up For Success Act For More Flexibility For Student Needs

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act. This legislation would improve the GEAR UP federal grant program by giving grant recipients increased flexibility to cater to local students' needs, reducing administrative burdens for grant recipients, and ensuring a more competitive and fair application process. "Preparing students to pursue higher education is necessary if we as a nation are to have a civilly engaged, world … Continue Reading


January 31, 2019

Manchin, Capito, McKinley, Mooney, and Miller Request State Funeral For WWII Medal Of Honor Recipient

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV) drafted a letter with Representatives David McKinley (R-WV-1), Alex Mooney (R-WV-2), and Carol Miller (R-WV-3) to President Trump, requesting a single state funeral for the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient. The West Virginia congressional delegation wishes to honor the patriotism and bravery of West Virginia's own Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams and all the other brave men and women who served … Continue Reading


January 31, 2019

Manchin Urges Amtrak To Reconsider Their Policies That Negatively Impact WV Railroad

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson expressing concern over Amtrak's policies and restrictions that are creating financial hardship for the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Collis P. Huntington has long been both a means of transportation and a West Virginia historical artifact, helping to bring millions of dollars to West Virginia's economy annually through its operation of the New River Train. The letter … Continue Reading


January 30, 2019

Manchin Urges Federal Officials to Deliver Secure Rural School Payments ASAP

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, today urged federal officials to deliver Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments as quickly as possible in the aftermath of the government shutdown. Senator Manchin was joined by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), James Risch (R-ID) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). In their bipartisan letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Acting Interior … Continue Reading


January 28, 2019

Manchin Statement On Reopening The Government

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to reopen the government. "I'm glad the government is finally reopening. This politically-motivated and extremely hurtful shutdown has harmed millions of Americans and West Virginians. I look forward to working in a bipartisan way to fix our border security and immigration … Continue Reading


January 23, 2019

Manchin Statement On Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin today released the following statement on celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "Today we celebrate and remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most important figures in American history. His leadership helped end racial segregation and discrimination in this country and provided a vision for what America could be. Dr. King's efforts helped America become a better and more peaceful nation. The values of love, unity, and … Continue Reading


January 18, 2019

Manchin Releases Resources List for West Virginians Impacted by the Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today is releasing information to help West Virginians impacted by the government shutdown. The list of resources includes information about how to obtain unemployment benefits, food assistance, loans, as well as, information on how to work with utility, cell phone, and other companies to accommodate incoming bills. "I remain committed to finding a solution that reopens the federal government and funds our border security to keep Americans … Continue Reading


January 18, 2019

Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Tricare Reserve Improvement Act

Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Tricare Reserve Improvement Act, which extends eligibility to all National Guardsmen and Reservists, regardless of their civilian occupation. Under current law federal employees who serve in the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve are prohibited from participating in Tricare Reserve Select (TRS). This disparity creates a financial incentive for transitioning service members to take their skillset and … Continue Reading


January 15, 2019

Manchin, Rosen, Casey, Schumer, Murray, and Wyden Reintroduce Resolution To Defend Constitutionality of Pre-Existing Condition Protections

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) reintroduced a Senate resolution that would authorize Senate Legal Counsel to defend Americans with pre-existing conditions against the Republican Attorneys General lawsuit that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health insurance. "Today, I joined my colleagues in reintroducing this resolution so that the Senate has the … Continue Reading


January 15, 2019

Manchin Statement On Government Shutdown

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the government shutdown. "Now that the President has taken the national emergency declaration off of the table, it's time for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring up the House passed appropriations bills that would finally reopen government. As an equal branch of government we have the authority to override the President's veto, if that's what he chooses to do. It's time for Congress to stop … Continue Reading


January 08, 2019

Manchin to Donate Shutdown Salary to Food Banks Across West Virginia

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that he will donate the salary he receives during the government shutdown to food banks across West Virginia. "If Congress cannot do our job, we should not get paid. As a result of this reckless shutdown, 340,000 West Virginians who depend on food stamps will go without that critical assistance. Children will go hungry, pregnant mothers will not get the nutrients they need and our elderly neighbors will not have dinner on the … Continue Reading


January 03, 2019

Manchin, Kaine, Warner, Brown, Jones and Casey Introduce Legislation to Secure Miners Pensions and Healthcare

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today introduced the American Miners Act of 2019, legislation to secure our nation's retired miners pensions by: 1) shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, 2) ensuring that the miners who are at risk due to 2018 coal company bankruptcies will not lose their … Continue Reading


January 03, 2019

Manchin Statement on Swearing In to 116th Congress

Manchin outlines priorities for 116th Congress Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), who was sworn in today for his second full term in the U.S. Senate, issued the following statement outlining his priorities for the 116th Congress. "Serving my fellow West Virginians in the Senate, as Governor, Secretary of State and also a state legislator has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Today I was honored to be sworn in to serve my home and my friends for another six … Continue Reading

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