Press Releases
Senators Manchin, Blunt Introduce Bipartisan Hire Vets Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Roy Blunt (MO) today introduced the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Act, legislation creating an annual, tiered recognition program to award employers based on their contributions to veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Act would establish a program within the Department of Labor that annually recognizes qualified employers for meeting certain criteria designed to encourage veteran friendly businesses, including: … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin Votes to Pass Appropriations Bill That Provides Additional Funding for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to pass the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon/VA) Appropriations Act, legislation that funds critical Veterans' benefits and programs. Senator Manchin voted for this Mil-Con VA appropriations bill only after it was updated to reflect the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015. The updated language provides more than $2 billion in additional funding for the nation's Veterans. "We made a sacred commitment to our … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin, Group of Senators Applaud CDC for New Prescribing Guidelines
Washington, D.C. - As the prescription drug abuse epidemic continues to have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities across America, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Angus King (I-ME) sent a letter to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) Director Thomas Frieden, applauding the agency's newly released Draft Guidelines … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin Refutes Basis of Clean Power Plan in Letter to EPA Administrator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy criticizing the EPA for establishing the Clean Power Plan standards for new coal-fired power plants that are based on a presently failing Canadian carbon, capture and sequestration (CCS) project. In the letter, Senator Manchin points out that the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new coal-fired plants in the United States are based … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce Assistance for Beckley-Area Veterans Struggling With Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $22,593 in funding for the Housing Authority of Raleigh County to provide housing assistance for homeless Veterans. "The men and women who have courageously defended our country deserve the best care and benefits, and even one Veteran sleeping on the street is one too many," Senator Manchin said. "I am pleased that Raleigh County will receive funds to assist those who are struggling with … Continue Reading
November 06, 2015
Manchin Statement on President's Decision to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. "In my opinion, this decision was based purely on political desires and not policy facts. The facts are that multiple State Department studies have all concluded that the pipeline will have no significant impact on our environment, and this project would have created over 20,000 direct jobs. The President and this Administration … Continue Reading
November 04, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Boost Jobs and Urban Development in Beckley and Vienna
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $367,411 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop communities by providing the means necessary to establish practical housing and living environments, while also promoting greater job growth and other opportunities. "Investments that improve our … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $12 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced loans and grants for five projects in West Virginia to develop water and wastewater infrastructure. The funds have been awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will provide rural communities with the resources necessary to improve or repair their water and wastewater systems. USDA has awarded $12,246,000 to four West Virginia communities for projects in the Water and … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin Votes to Block Overreaching WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to advance a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule. "The EPA wrote and finalized this rule without consulting some of the people who care about clean water the most: everyday West Virginians and Americans," Senator Manchin said. "This overreaching rule would impose a heavy financial burden on all of us and would lead interruptions on myriad of economic … Continue Reading
October 30, 2015
Manchin Statement on the Budget Deal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the budget deal: "I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans were able to come together, negotiate, and arrive at a budget deal that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. While this agreement is far from perfect, it is a first step toward getting Congress back on track. At a minimum, this bipartisan compromise gets us out of the cycle of legislating from crisis to crisis and allows us to focus … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Senators Introduce Bill to Withhold Bonuses From Tax Cheats
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Richard Burr (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) yesterday introduced the No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act which withholds bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct. "The fact that millions of dollars in bonuses have been given to IRS employees who haven't been paying their taxes is alarming and completely unacceptable," Senator Manchin said. "No … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Manchin Congratulates Paul Ryan on Becoming Speaker of the House
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Paul Ryan on becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives. "I congratulate Paul Ryan as he becomes the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Paul is a principled leader, and I believe in his ability to govern reasonably and responsibly. My hope is that, in this new role, he will bring people together from all sides to find commonsense solutions to the challenges we … Continue Reading
October 28, 2015
Manchin Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia Native Sarah Feinberg as Railroad Administrator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Senate's confirmation of West Virginia native Sarah Feinberg to be the permanent Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Feinberg has been serving as the Acting Administrator of the FRA since January 9, 2015. In that role, Feinberg has led the FRA through a challenging year that has included multiple high profile accidents, including the February 16th train derailment outside Mount Carbon, West … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
West Virginia Congressional Delegation Urges Continued Support for Summit Point Training Facility
Washington D.C. - Today, members of West Virginia's congressional delegation and their staff met with Assistant Secretary Gregory Starr from the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security to discuss the Summit Point Training Facility in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The Summit Point Training Facility does vital work ensuring the safety of our diplomats, embassy staff and their families. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Armed Services Committee, has written several … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin, McConnell Introduce Measure to Overturn EPA's Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to stop the Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. "I have vowed to do everything I can to fight to protect the people and the communities of West Virginia, which have been absolutely devastated by this Administration's overreaching rules on the coal industry," Senator … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1 Million to Support Family Health Care Services
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $1,191,631 in funding to the West Virginia Office of Maternal and Child Health Services (OMCHS) to support various programs with the goal of building better health care infrastructure in West Virginia. OMCHS programs specialize in serving the needs of women, infants, children, families, and children with special health care needs. "In West Virginia, the health and well-being of our families and … Continue Reading
October 26, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $25 Million to Assist Households with Energy Costs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced West Virginia will receive $25,927,056 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to help keep West Virginia families safe and healthy by assisting with household energy costs. "As West Virginians, we take care of those who cannot take care of themselves and those who are the most vulnerable," Senator Manchin said. "These are … Continue Reading
October 21, 2015
Manchin Statement on the President's Drug Abuse Forum
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on President Obama's visit to Charleston, West Virginia to address the growing drug abuse epidemic. "It was an honor to welcome the President to our state today for a powerful discussion with West Virginians who are on the frontlines of opioid abuse. I was especially touched by the heart-wrenching stories from the families who have been personally impacted. If we want to end the growing prescription drug abuse … Continue Reading
October 20, 2015
Manchin Applauds Navy Decision to Name Ship After West Virginia Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the U.S. Navy's decision to name a Navy ship after West Virginia World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams. The decision comes after Senator Manchin sent a letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus recommending that a Navy ship be named after Woody Williams for his outstanding sacrifice and dedication to the nation. "I am thrilled the U.S. Navy will name a Navy ship after World War II Medal of … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Manchin and Capito Statement on Site Selection for Charleston VA Clinic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed today's announcement about the site selection for the relocation of the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Charleston, West Virginia. According to the VA, the new location for the Charleston clinic will be on Route 119 South at 700 Technology Drive in South Charleston and is expected to open in the summer of 2016. The current clinic will remain operational until the new clinic is open. "Our … Continue Reading
