Press Releases
Manchin Announces Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7th
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced that the open enrollment period for Medicare has begun and it will remain open through December 7, 2024. For the second year, seniors are able to choose Medicare plans with cost-saving benefits that were included in Senator Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act. “Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, seniors in West Virginia and across the United States are saving money on their healthcare costs,” said Senator Manchin. “I … Continue Reading
October 15, 2024
Manchin Statement On Death Of Hall Of Fame Broadcaster Jack Kane
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the passing of West Virginia’s legendary news anchor, Jack Kane. “Gayle and I are devastated by the passing of our dear friend and broadcasting legend, Jack Kane. Jack was an institution in West Virginia journalism. With over 20 years of reporting across the Mountain State, Jack’s work was always insightful, creative and informative. It was no surprise when he was inducted into the West Virginia … Continue Reading
October 10, 2024
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner Colton Walls
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner Colton Walls, who was fatally injured at Leer Mine in Thornton. “Gayle and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Colton Walls, a courageous miner we lost too soon. We are forever grateful for brave miners like Colton who put their lives on the line each day to power our nation. We ask that all West Virginians join us in keeping his family, friends and loved ones in our prayers … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
Manchin Statement On One Year Anniversary Of Hamas’ Attack On Israel
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel. “The attack we saw against Israel on October 7, 2023 was a horrific act of violence carried out by a terrorist organization with the deliberate goal of killing innocent civilians. One year later, Israel’s resolve remains steadfast in defending their homeland, as does America’s commitment to … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
Manchin Reiterates Support For Israel Following Iran’s Missile Attack
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on Iran’s missile attack on Israel today. “Nearly a year ago, Iran’s proxy, Hamas, and soon after Hezbollah, launched a cowardly attack against innocent Israeli citizens. The attack was designed to disrupt the ongoing treaty discussions between the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia. This peaceful coalition of nations and the opportunities that it would bring … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
Manchin Statement On Ira Impact: 54 Medicare Drugs See Lower Prices
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announcement that due to the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program—created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—Medicare enrollees will pay lower Part B coinsurance for 54 prescription drugs from October 1, 2024 until the end of 2024. The Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program requires drugmakers to pay the … Continue Reading
September 27, 2024
Manchin Speaks With More Than 1,000 West Virginia Students From 50 Schools About Service Academies
Charleston, WV - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) hosted a video call with more than 1,000 West Virginia students to encourage them to apply to the U.S. Service Academies and answer student questions about the application process. Students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy can submit an application to Senator Manchin’s office by October 1, 2024. “There is no more noble work that a person can do than to serve our nation in uniform,” said Senator Manchin. “Attending a … Continue Reading
September 26, 2024
Manchin Announces More Than $48k To Support Quality Housing For West Virginians
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $48,182 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help provide safe, quality housing across West Virginia. “Every West Virginian deserves a roof over their head and a warm, safe place to sleep at night,” said Senator Manchin. “This more than $48K investment will help ensure hardworking West Virginians have a quality place to call home. As a member of the … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Manchin Votes To Avert Government Shutdown, Calls For Regular Order
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted for a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown, fund the federal government through December 20, 2024, and allow work on appropriations bills to continue. “The federal government’s fiscal year ends every year on September 30th and, despite this fact, Congress once again had to pass a stopgap spending bill. While I am relieved that we were able to come together in a … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Manchin Announces $14.5 Million For Infrastructure Upgrades, Economic Development In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14,507,612 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support infrastructure upgrades and economic development projects across West Virginia. “Investing in our local communities creates good-paying jobs, spurs economic opportunity and sets up the community for future success,” said Senator Manchin. “These infrastructure improvements will … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Manchin, Romney, Warner, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Resilience Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Reassuring Economic Stability In Light of International, Economic, and Natural Conflicts and Emergencies (RESILIENCE) Act. The bipartisan legislation would require the U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct annual examinations on the federal government’s ability to respond to hypothetical domestic and … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $45.7 Million For West Virginia Opioid Prevention Programs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $45,774,615 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) State Opioid Response grant program for the West Virginia Department of Human Services. This program supports substance use disorder education and prevention efforts statewide. “With the highest rate of overdose death out of every state in the country, we must have an all-hands-on-deck approach to combatting … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Manchin Reiterates Commitment To Protecting The Filibuster
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on Vice President Harris’ support for eliminating the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. “I have been consistent on the importance of protecting the 60-vote threshold, which we call the filibuster, since I arrived at the United States Senate. This threshold stabilizes our democracy, promotes bipartisan cooperation and protects our nation from partisan whiplash and dysfunction. I have always said: ‘if you … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act To Help Restart Dormant Nuclear Plants, Power American Innovation
Charleston, WV - Last week, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded a tentative deal between Constellation Energy and Microsoft to reopen a Three Mile Island nuclear unit that was shuttered five years ago for economic reasons near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The deal is driven by the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement between the companies, and the facility would be eligible for the Clean Energy Tax Credits included in … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
Manchin Congratulates The 2024 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) congratulated Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, Kellogg Elementary School in Huntington, and Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Fairmont for being recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since its creation in 1982, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Senate Passes Manchin, Scott Bipartisan Resolution Dedicating September 2024 As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy; each year, more than 14,500 children under the age of 19 are diagnosed with cancer. “Every September, we … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Manchin, Capito, WV Officials Announce Form Energy Selection for $150 Million to Build Out Battery Factory in Weirton
Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and a number of West Virginia officials announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling programs to support Form Factory … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin Statement On 10.6% National Decline In Overdose Deaths
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on yesterday’s news that overdose deaths declined by 10.6% in the United States and by 11.56% in West Virginia between April 2023 and April 2024. This is the first time since 2020 that national overdose deaths have decreased. “Yesterday’s news represents significant progress in our fight against the devastating drug epidemic that has touched every corner of West Virginia and the entire country. Our … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin Announces $42.9 Million For 10 Healthcare, Mental Health Community Projects Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $42,994,000 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for 10 community projects across West Virginia. The funding will bolster general healthcare and mental health services across West Virginia. These federal awards are Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2024 funding … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Manchin, Committee Examine Fusion Energy Technology Development
Washington, DC- Today, United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) convened a full committee hearing to examine fusion energy technology development and commercialization efforts. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed the opportunity that fusion energy presents and the continuing challenges preventing the technology from being deployed at commercial scale. “Fusion energy would be a total game changer,” said Chairman Manchin during his … Continue Reading