Press Releases
Manchin Secures Four Amendments to Strengthen Education Reauthorization Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) successfully added four amendments to the Every Child Achieves Act, legislation to overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in order to ensure all children have access to a high-quality, well-rounded education that allows them to achieve and compete in the 21st century global economy. Senator Manchin's amendments focus specifically on promoting volunteerism and community service, protecting children from predators, making … Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
Manchin Announces Significant Support for WV to Revitalize Manufacturing Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the Greater Pittsburgh Metals Manufacturing Community (GPMMC), which includes the entire West Virginia Northern Panhandle and North Central West Virginia region, has been designated as a Manufacturing Community by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative. The initiative aims to accelerate the revival of manufacturing in communities by supporting the … Continue Reading
July 07, 2015
Manchin, Capito, Casey, Brown Introduce Bill to Secure Coal Miners' Pensions and Benefits
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today introduced the Miners Protection Act. This legislation would ensure that the federal government and coal operators honor their obligation of lifetime pensions and health benefits to retired miners and their families who are facing uncertainty as a result of the financial crisis and corporate bankruptcies. "Our coal miners are some of the hardest working people in … Continue Reading
July 03, 2015
Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy, Safe Fourth of July
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement to mark America's Independence Day: "Every July Fourth, America comes together to celebrate the birth of our great nation and remember the values and truths that our Founding Fathers declared 239 years ago. The United States of America is still the greatest country on Earth and the hope of the world, even with all our challenges and troubles. It is up to us to keep our torch of freedom burning bright for … Continue Reading
July 02, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $17 Million for Head Start Programs Across West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $17,179,733 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across West Virginia. This funding will allow the programs to continue providing critical health, nutrition, education, and social services to West Virginia families and children. "In West Virginia, we've always prioritized our … Continue Reading
July 01, 2015
Manchin Applauds NYSF Acquisition of STEM Education Center
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the National Youth Science Foundation's (NYSF) acquisition of the $20 million Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) facilities in Tucker County. NYSF will recommission the campus as the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Center, expand and improve its national and international programs and become a focal point that encourages youth in West Virginia and across the country to pursue education and careers … Continue Reading
June 30, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding to Help Clean-Up Storm and Flooding Damages
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that WorkForce West Virginia will receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support about 200 temporary jobs for eligible dislocated workers to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts as a result of recent severe storms and flooding across the state. This National Emergency Grant has been approved for up to $2 million, with $670,000 to be released initially. "I am pleased … Continue Reading
June 29, 2015
Manchin Applauds Michigan v. EPA Ruling
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court's ruling in the Michigan v. EPA case. "Today's Supreme Court ruling sends a strong signal to the EPA that it must stop ignoring the economic damage its regulations are causing to our energy sector and our economy. By forcing dozens of coal-fired power plants to close, the EPA's job-killing regulations have already had a devastating impact on jobs, energy prices, the … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Manchin Statement on Five Year Anniversary of Senator Robert C. Byrd's Passing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement on the five-year anniversary of Senator Robert C. Byrd's death. "It is hard to believe it has been five years since we lost our beloved statesman, Senator Robert C. Byrd. Throughout his life of service, he was a force in the United States Senate, a champion of our Constitution and a proud West Virginian, who devoted himself to his family, his state and his country. His contributions and dedication to … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Manchin Statement on Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case. "America is a nation of laws, and we must respect and abide by the Supreme Court's … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Manchin Statement on King v. Burwell Ruling
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in the King v. Burwell case. "I have always said that this law is not perfect, and that we need to repair it, not repeal it. After all, it is simply unacceptable to go back to the days when millions of Americans, including about 250,000 West Virginians, went without health insurance, or when we spent more than any other country in the world on health care but still ranked … Continue Reading
June 23, 2015
Manchin Congratulates Harrison and Raleigh County Students For Receiving Prestigious Presidential Scholar Award
Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated West Virginia's 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Kelsey D. Lantz of Robert C. Byrd High School in Harrison County and Josef C. Heller of Shady Spring High School in Raleigh County. The students were selected by the White House Commission from more than 4,300 qualifying candidates for their academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service and contribution to school and community. "Kelsey and … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
Manchin Cosponsers Bill To Address VA Overprescribing Practices
Washington, D.C. - As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) cosponsored the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Actto address problematic overprescribing practices and provide safer and more effective pain management services to our nation's veterans. The bipartisan legislation puts reforms in place to improve opioid therapy and pain management. It also implements education training, increases safety measures, improves patient advocacy, expands … Continue Reading
June 19, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $80,000 for Cora Volenteer Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the Cora Volunteer Fire Department will receive $80,158 in funding through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities, to purchase training and protective gear, and equipment for wellness and fitness. "Our courageous … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
West Virginia Delegation Applauds Funding for Workforce West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, along with Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins, applauded the Department of Labor's approval of Workforce West Virginia's emergency comprehensive workforce training proposal. The $5.2 million grant will expand job training programs for unemployed West Virginians, particularly those individuals in the coal mining industry and industries related to and affected by continued mining layoffs. On … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
Manchin Demands Reforms to Lifeline Program
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) expressed his frustration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for voting 3-2 on a proposal to expand the Lifeline universal service program to include broadband Internet services. The original program, which subsidizes monthly telephone services for eligible low-income participants, is riddled with fundamental flaws that have led its costs to rise from $800 million in 2009 to $1.7 billion in 2014. In a March 2015 report … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
Manchin Responds to Pope Francis on Climate Change
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in response to Pope Francis's recent proclamations on climate change. "I have said repeatedly that I believe climate change is real, and that the more than 7 billion people living on this Earth have contributed to its warming. I also believe, like Pope Francis, that we must work together to help solve this problem by investing in the technologies of the future that will help provide reliable, affordable and … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
Manchin Opposes Fiscally Irresponsible Defense Bills
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on his opposition to the fiscally irresponsible defense bills and his strong support for the troops. "First of all, I have always supported our troops, and I always will. But for the first time since I have been in Washington, we are not legislating by crisis. We are not voting at midnight before a deadline expires. We are finally debating legislation that would set and fund our national defense … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
Manchin Statement on Tragic Shooting in Charleston, S.C.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement on the tragic shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. "Today, Gayle and I join all West Virginians and Americans in sending our thoughts and prayers to the people of Charleston, South Carolina as they mourn this absolutely horrific tragedy. Our hearts weigh heavy for the loved ones of the nine souls who were lost and for the entire Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church community. We pray they find the … Continue Reading
June 16, 2015
Manchin Pleased with Chemical Spill Study Results
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) met with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health, to discuss the results of the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) year-long series of toxicity studies to evaluate MCHM and other chemicals that spilled into the Elk River on January 9, 2014. Senator Manchin applauded the results, which indicate no long-term health effects should be expected for residents who … Continue Reading
