Press Releases
ICYMI: Manchin Hosts Mobility Fund Q&A with FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel & Hampshire County Broadband Chair Cox
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Manchin (D-WV) hosted a question and answer session with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and Aaron Cox, Chairman of the Hampshire County Broadband Initiative Council via Facebook Live about broadband access in West Virginia, the Mobility Fund II and how West Virginians can challenge the mapping process. To watch the full video, click here. "I am grateful Commissioner Rosenworcel and Chairman Cox joined me to … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Manchin Applauds Childhood Cancer Bill Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the signing of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act into law. This legislation, which Senator Manchin cosponsored, establishes a childhood cancer registry that improves the tracking of childhood cancers and expands funding opportunities to states seeking to improve the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors. "In order to end childhood cancer once and for all we must invest and … Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce Nearly $25 Million for West Virginia Health Clinics
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $24,763,266 to health clinics across West Virginia in twelve different counties, including Mercer, Webster, Kanawha, Monongalia, Upshur, Hardy, Lincoln, Marion, Greenbrier, McDowell, Wirt, and Cabell. The grants are awarded through HHS's Health Center Cluster Program, which … Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Manchin Questions Devos about Administration Plans to Eliminate Substance Abuse Treatment and Counseling in Schools
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) questioned U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos about the proposed FY 2019 budget for the U.S. Department of Education that eliminates funding for the Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program. Most recently, Congress appropriated $1.1 billion to the SSAEG program in the FY 2018 Omnibus. In West Virginia, this block grant can be used to provide mental health services and counseling to students who are dealing … Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce Nearly $1.8 Million for Black Lung Clinics Program
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $1,786,069 in funding for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for the Black Lung Coal Miner Clinics Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "Coal miners sacrifice a lot to keep our lights on, heat our homes, and power our businesses, including their own health. Miners who suffer from black lung deserve the best possible treatment and care and I'm … Continue Reading
June 04, 2018
Manchin Secures Funding for Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured $7 million for a new visitors center at the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Tucker County. Senator Manchin secured a one-time increase of funds for deferred maintenance for the Fish and Wildlife Service in the Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus spending bill, and also secured language directing the Fish and Wildlife Service to prioritize funding for a new visitors center at the Refuge. "I am so glad to have worked with the U.S. Fish … Continue Reading
June 01, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $114,689 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will support law enforcement in the City of Spencer by allowing the city to purchase a police vehicle and various equipment, and improve energy efficiency for several small businesses in West Virginia. "Our law enforcement officials put their lives on … Continue Reading
June 01, 2018
Manchin Encouraged by Consideration of Defense Production Act to Save Coal-Fired Power Plants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is encouraged that President Trump and the Department of Energy are considering the use of the Defense Production Act and other statutory authorities, to protect only clean-burning coal-fired power plants that have invested in emissions controls and to further ensure our nation's security. As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Manchin first encouraged President Trump, and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
Manchin Applauds EPA Regional Administrator for Visiting Minden Following his Urging
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio will host a public listening session in Minden to provide a brief update regarding the EPA's investigative activities and hear residents' concern regarding contamination in the community. Earlier this month, Senator Manchin urged Regional Administrator Servidio to visit Minden. The session will be held on … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
Manchin Urges Viacom President to Reconsider 'West Virginia Wilder'
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Bakish urging him to reconsider production of 'West Virginia Wilder' and visit West Virginia for a tour of the real West Virginia. Senator Manchin wrote in part: "After watching the trailer for 'West Virginia Wilder,' I feel compelled to speak up on behalf of West Virginia and West Virginians out of a deep sense of concern. I believe that you can make a compelling show … Continue Reading
May 30, 2018
Manchin Applauds President Trump for Signing Right to Try Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded President Trump for signing the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act, which will give terminally ill patients the right try experimental treatments. "I applaud President Trump for signing the bipartisan Right to Try Act to expand pathways to treatment for critically ill patients while also implementing safeguards through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that ensure patient … Continue Reading
May 29, 2018
Manchin Receives Waiver from FCC to Participate in Challenge Process to Ensure West Virginia Broadband Coverage Maps are Accurate
Washington, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) a waiver to participate as a challenger in the Mobility Fund Phase II challenge process, to make sure that broadband coverage maps in West Virginia are accurate. To read Senator Manchin's waiver request, click here. "In 2015, the FCC thought that 99.9% of Americans had access to wireless coverage so I brought the Chairman to West Virginia so he could see for himself the challenges we face … Continue Reading
May 25, 2018
Manchin Statement on Memorial Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day. "As Americans and as West Virginians, today we show our deepest gratitude and come together to show our lasting respects. Memorial Day is an important day in our country to pay homage to our fallen soldiers and thank the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, this country with valor and distinction. It's because of their commitment, bravery and valor that we … Continue Reading
May 25, 2018
Manchin Urges DeVos to Support Federal TRIO Programs
Washington, D.C. - Senator Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging her to follow the clear intent of Congress and read and score applications from the FY 2017 TRIO competitions that had minor technical and budgetary issues and to use new funding provided in the FY18 spending bill to provide a funding increase for all current TRIO grantees. Senator Manchin wrote in part: "The additional $60 million in TRIO funding can allow additional schools, … Continue Reading
May 25, 2018
Manchin and Kennedy Introduce Anti-Corruption Legislation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act, also known as the JACK Act. The JACK Act would require lobbyists to disclose if they have ever been convicted of bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion or money laundering in their lobbying disclosure and registration forms. "I think many people would be surprised to learn that lobbyists don't need to disclose if they have been … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Manchin Wins Vote to Ensure Any Relocation of the ARC will be to West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced an amendment to the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2019 that will guarantee that the Appalachian Regional Commission Headquarters, if relocated, would move to West Virginia. The amendment passed the Energy and Water subcommittee by a vote of 16-15. "West Virginia is the only state completely in Appalachia, and it just makes sense that we would serve … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Manchin and Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack
Washington, D.C. - As cyber-attacks across the United States continue to grow, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced legislation to bolster National Guard cybersecurity capabilities nationwide to better protect public and privately-operated infrastructure, including election systems, dams, and electric grid. "As cyber-attacks on the United States increase, we must be able to protect our critical infrastructure, which most of the time is protected by local … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More than $3.7 Million for Head Start Programs in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, announced $3,726,345 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support Head Start services in Beckley, Moorefield and Oceana. "For our children, education is the key to a bright future and Head Start plays a critical role in ensuring West Virginia's students are prepared for … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding will improve and expand water and wastewater service for residents in Hancock, McDowell, Mercer counties WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9.8 million for West Virginia communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will go toward water and wastewater projects in the cities of Welch and New Cumberland, as well as … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Manchin and Capito Welcome West Virginia Veterans to Washington
West Virginia's "Always Free Honor Flight" brings 23 Veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Cold Ward, Gulf War, the Middle East to D.C. Manchin presents Veterans with Congressional Record Statements to honor their service Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) proudly welcomed 23 Veterans from West Virginia to the nation's capital for the ninth "Always Free Honor Flight." Senator Manchin provided each Veteran with … Continue Reading
