Press Releases
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON TAX REFORM PROPOSAL
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the tax reform proposal released today. "My test for a good tax reform proposal is simple: does it enable working West Virginians to keep more of their hard-earned money, does it help West Virginia businesses create jobs, and does it do these things without exploding our debt. The tax reform proposal unveiled today does not pass this test and does not reflect the goals President Trump and I have discussed … Continue Reading
November 01, 2017
Manchin, Capito Urge FCC to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure its commitment to affordable and reliable broadband for consumers in the hardest to reach communities across rural America. "A lack of resources to meet our [shared national broadband] goals is undermining investment and consumer access to affordable broadband across much of rural America. For … Continue Reading
October 30, 2017
MANCHIN RELEASES WEEKLY ENERGY REPORT
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending October 21, 2017 estimated U.S. coal production totaled approximately 14.9 million short tons. This production estimate is roughly the same last week's estimate and 1.3% lower than the production estimate in the comparable week in 2016. Read Senator Manchin's full report below or click … Continue Reading
October 30, 2017
MANCHIN LAUNCHES JOB RESOURCE PAGE FOR WEST VIRGINIANS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced a job resource page on this website to connect West Virginians with resources for job seekers, available jobs and job fairs. Since October 2015, Senator Manchin has co-hosted 25 job fairs throughout West Virginia. "I have always said nobody works harder than a West Virginian. By co-hosting job fairs throughout the state, we have connected job seekers with employers and provided resources for job seekers to develop their … Continue Reading
October 28, 2017
MANCHIN APPLAUDS NEW DEA ENFORCEMENT TEAM IN CHARLESTON TO COMBAT THE FLOW OF OPIOIDS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announcement that Charleston will receive one of six new enforcement teams in the nation to help combat the flow of opioids, including fentanyl, in West Virginia. These teams will consist of DEA Special Agents and State and Local Task Force Officers and will enhance DEA's ability to combat trafficking in heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogues and the violence associated with drug trafficking. … Continue Reading
October 27, 2017
Manchin and Capito Continue Pushing for Plan to Reopen Martinsburg Water Plant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today continued working to produce an agreement between the city of Martinsburg and the U.S. Air Force that will make it possible for the city to reopen the Big Springs Water Plant. "I am extremely disappointed. It's been over ten months since an Air Force representative told the City that they would resolve the issue and it is unacceptable that there is still no solution. The City of Martinsburg simply … Continue Reading
October 26, 2017
MANCHIN PRAISES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S OPIOID PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS DECLARATION
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauds President Trump for taking important steps to fight the opioid epidemic, including declaring a public health crisis to make federal resources more available and flexible for states. As part of the public health emergency, President Trump announced he is expanding telemedicine, improving childhood education about substance use, helping people recovering from substance use disorder find jobs, and increasing access to treatment beds. … Continue Reading
October 25, 2017
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON EPA NOMINEE DOURSON
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on the nomination of Dr. Michael Dourson to lead the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). "In West Virginia, we are unfortunately familiar with the dangers that can arise when we neglect to properly comply with and enforce our chemical regulations. We all remember the horrors of the January 2014 chemical spill on the Elk River when thousands of West Virginians … Continue Reading
October 24, 2017
MANCHIN SPEAKS WITH EPA ADMINSTRATOR PRUITT, MAYOR JOYCE, COMMISSIONER COLOMBO ABOUT WOOD COUNTY FIRE
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt, Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce and Wood County Commissioner Jimmy Colombo about the industrial fire on the outskirts of Parkersburg at the former Ames Tool Plant. "Today I spoke with Administrator Pruitt to make him aware of the latest on the situation in Wood County and ask that he ensure the EPA is providing any equipment and technical assistance necessary to … Continue Reading
October 23, 2017
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON MINER DEATH IN RALEIGH COUNTY
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. "I am heartbroken to learn of the loss of James Adkins in Raleigh County today. We are again reminded of the incredible sacrifices made by our coal miners and their families each and every day. Gayle and I extend our thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of Mr. … Continue Reading
October 21, 2017
Manchin Attends Woody Williams Ship Christening
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the ship christening of USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB4) in San Diego, California with Medal of Honor recipient and renowned West Virginian, Hershel "Woody" Williams. This christening came just 2 years after the announcement the Navy would name a ship after Woody. "Watching the USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams christening by Woody's side was one of my proudest moments," Senator Manchin said. "This ship christening is a long time … Continue Reading
October 20, 2017
MANCHIN REQUESTS UPDATE ON DRUG ENFORCEMENT LAW
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requesting information on the impact of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act highlighted in a recent report from the Washington Post and "60 Minutes." The letter was also signed by 32 other Senators. "In light of these reports and as Congress evaluates this law taking into account the nation's … Continue Reading
October 20, 2017
MANCHIN TO ATTEND WOODY WILLIAMS SHIP CHRISTENING
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today he will attend the ship christening of USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB4) in San Diego, California with Medal of Honor recipient and renowned West Virginian, Hershel "Woody" Williams. This christening comes just 2 years after the announcement the Navy would name a ship after Woody. "I am so honored that my friend Woody invited me to the christening of his ship - the USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams," Senator Manchin said. … Continue Reading
October 19, 2017
MANCHIN: CURRENT BUDGET AND TAX REFORM PROPOSAL DO NOT REFLECT MY CONVERSATIONS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement after voting against the budget resolution that passed the Senate. The budget passed 51-49. "Today I voted against a budget proposal that would cut $472 billion cut from Medicare and would increase the deficit by $1.5 trillion. I'm embarrassed that this body voted to saddle our children with more debt while slashing funding for a program that is crucially important to West Virginia's seniors. This budget … Continue Reading
October 19, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce Nearly $25M for West Virginia Communities
Resources will support community development efforts, help vulnerable individuals and those in need WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $24,922,939 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding will go towards state and local efforts to improve quality of life and support economic development in communities across the state. The resources will also help ensure the … Continue Reading
October 19, 2017
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WERETH 11 & WEST VIRGINIA SOLDIER FROM PIEDMONT
Washington, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution authored by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium during the Battle of tahe Bulge in December 1944. Piedmont native, James 'Aubrey' Stewart, was a member of the "Wereth 11." "These soldiers were tortured by Nazi troops, yet they stood brave in the face of evil. They made the ultimate sacrifice and this recognition is … Continue Reading
October 18, 2017
MANCHIN AND CAPITO URGE OPIOID COMMISSION INCLUDE LEGACY ACT IN FINAL REPORT
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today sent a letter to Governor Chris Christie and The Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis urging them to include The Legacy Act in their final report. The Protecting Jessie Grubb's Legacy Act (Legacy Act) will give healthcare providers access to their patient's entire medical history, which will allow them to provide the appropriate care. The Senators said in part: "We were … Continue Reading
October 18, 2017
MANCHIN AND CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $121,000 FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $121,575 in grant funding from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Community Facilities Grants. This funding will be used to assist in the development of renewable energy systems and to provide rural law enforcement equipment for use in their operations. "Rural West Virginia is home to an immense amount of natural beauty and an abundance of … Continue Reading
October 17, 2017
MANCHIN VOTES NO ON BUDGET
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on his vote against the motion to proceed to the budget resolution. "The budget I voted against today will cut Medicare by $472 billion while increasing the deficit by $1.5 trillion. It is unconscionable that we would saddle our children with even more debt, while cutting funds vital to West Virginia's seniors. Passing this budget on a strict party line vote will prevent us from passing tax reform that … Continue Reading
October 17, 2017
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN HEALTHCARE DEAL
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the bipartisan Affordable Care Act (ACA) deal struck by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA). "I am thrilled that Senator Alexander and Senator Murray reached a bipartisan deal to begin fixing the ACA. After months squandered on a partisan approach to repealing Obamacare, both sides of the aisle have finally come together on viable fixes to stabilize our current healthcare system to make … Continue Reading
