Press Releases
MANCHIN PRESSES ADMINISTRATION ON EFFORTS TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS FOR WEST VIRGINIA SENIORS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with his colleagues, urged the administration to take immediate action on pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reforms to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries. In a letter to President Donald Trump, the senators expressed disappointment that DIR reform was not included in the recently finalized Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule-despite being included in the proposed rule-and … Continue Reading
June 11, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $30K FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $30,000 from the Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to ensure the safety of our drinking water. This funding will help protect underground water sources from waste and pollutants in southern West Virginia. "Clean water and fresh air for West Virginians has always been a top priority … Continue Reading
June 10, 2019
MANCHIN DENOUNCES FORMER NYC MAYOR BLOOMBERG’S BEYOND CARBON INITIATIVE
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today denounces former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Beyond Carbon Initiative. "I disagree with Mayor Bloomberg's position. This pledge to shut down U.S. coal plants by 2030 will only serve to hurt coal miners and their families, as well as further devastate West Virginia communities that are suffering from the downturn in coal production and does nothing to address the global nature of the climate crisis." "Furthermore, the … Continue Reading
June 10, 2019
Manchin Urges EPA Administrator Wheeler To Adjust Proposed PFAS Response And Cleanup Guidelines
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler urging him to adjust the proposed EPA guidelines for addressing groundwater contamination in communities where drinking water supplies have been affected by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EPA's proposed guidance addresses screening levels and preliminary remediation … Continue Reading
June 10, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $1.9 MILLION FOR BLACK LUNG CLINICS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,954,576 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Black Lung Clinics Program. Funding will support the West Virginia Black Lung Clinics Program, which helps provide primary and specialized health care services for miners and their families. These clinics also conduct outreach and education in the communities they … Continue Reading
June 07, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Over $225K For Improving Watersheds In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $225,667 for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding will help to improve Chesapeake Bay watersheds in West Virginia by improving water quality, reducing the sediment levels and monitoring other pollutants. "The EPA and the West Virginia Department of Environmental … Continue Reading
June 06, 2019
MANCHIN INTRODUCES THREE BIPARTISAN BILLS TO HONOR AND AID GOLD STAR FAMILIES
Washington, D.C. - On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced three bipartisan bills to honor Gold Star Families and aid Gold Star Family organizations. Gold Star Families are families that have lost a loved one in combat, terrorist attacks or overseas military operations while defending our country. "Our Gold Star Families have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country's freedoms and for that we are … Continue Reading
June 06, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,414,000 for West Virginia through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Program. Funding will support the remediation of environmental hazards present at several properties in the state, as well as assessments to determine further sites that need to be remediated in the future to be put back into productive use. "As … Continue Reading
June 06, 2019
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON ACCIDENT AT WEST POINT
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the accident today during the Cadet Summer Training at West Point. "Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic accident that occurred today at West Point that has resulted in the death of a cadet and the injury of 21 others. We are always grateful for the sacrifices our military members make to defend us, and this patriot paid the ultimate sacrifice for our safety today. The cadet's family, … Continue Reading
June 06, 2019
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. "Seventy-five years ago today, our brave military courageously stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight our enemies in Europe who threatened the freedoms of every American and many others around the world. The actions of our troops during this 'mighty endeavor' were nothing less than heroic, carrying out their mission, despite an onslaught of fire from a well-trained, … Continue Reading
June 05, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Over $3 Million For Kanawha County Head Start
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,343,985 for the Kanawha County Board of Education from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This funding will support Head Start programs in Kanawha County. "Education is an essential part of our children's lives and will ensure a brighter future for generations to come. Head Start gives children an opportunity to learn and grow in … Continue Reading
June 04, 2019
Manchin, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Extend Mission Act Deadline
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), last week introduced the Veterans Affairs Saving Network Appointments From Upheaval Act, otherwise known as the "VA SNAFU Act", which would delay the implementation of new access standards for non-VA healthcare providers. On June 6th, as directed by the VA MISSION Act of 2018, millions of Veterans will be forced to navigate new access standards for non-VA healthcare providers. Senators Manchin and Rounds are … Continue Reading
June 04, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $11 Million For West Virginia Health Centers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,128,449 for several community health centers in West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Center Program. Funding will support primary health care services in several counties across southern, central, and eastern West Virginia. "Health centers provide essential care for West Virginians across our state who … Continue Reading
June 03, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.3 Million For Job Training, Employment Services Across West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,333,333 from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job training and employment services across West Virginia. The funding comes from the Department of Labor's National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker program, which seeks to provide services to areas of the country that have suffered health and economic damage from the opioid epidemic. "In West … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Manchin Announces $100 Million To Complete Corridor H
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $100 million for the West Virginia Department of Transportation to complete Corridor H. As Governor, Senator Manchin made completing Corridor H a priority - opening more than half of the project during his administration - and continues to fight for funding today as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "Corridor H was designated more than 50 years ago in West … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Manchin Announces Over $24K For Preserving The History Of West Virginia State University
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $24,841 for West Virginia State University (WVSU), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) from the National Park Service (NPS). The funding comes from the National Park Service's Underrepresented Community program, which will help conduct a survey and inventory of historically underrepresented … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Reba Honaker
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Welch Mayor, Reba Honaker. "Reba loved West Virginia and was an incredible advocate for Welch and McDowell County. She was tireless in her work for her city and her constituents. I am honored to have called her my friend for so many years. Welch has been lucky to call Reba their mayor and I pray for the town as they mourn their loss. Gayle and I also send our deepest condolences to her … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $36K For Nurse Training In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $36,104 for the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health Education and Research Institute through the Health Resources and Services Administration. Funding will support traineeships for nurses to become nurse anesthetists. "As the healthcare industry is one sixth of our economy, there are a lot of job opportunities in this sector. However, … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Manchin Delivers Meals, Attends Lunch In Hamlin To Show The Importance Of Senior Nutrition Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), today delivered meals to residents and spoke with seniors at a lunch at the Senior Citizen Center in Hamlin. These events highlight the importance of senior nutrition programs to senior citizens across the state. At lunch, Senator Manchin emphasized programs like Meals on Wheels and other home-based meal programs which are crucial to states with senior populations like West Virginia. In 2017 alone, 1.3 million meals were delivered to West … Continue Reading
May 29, 2019
Manchin Discouraged By FCC Report On Rural Broadband Coverage
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is discouraged by the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 2019 Broadband Deployment Report released today which claims that the digital divide has narrowed substantially and that advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed on a reasonable and timely basis. In part, the report claims that 95.1 percent of West Virginians have mobile LTE coverage and 90.6 percent of rural West Virginians have mobile LTE coverage. Read the full … Continue Reading
