Press Releases

June 23, 2023

Manchin Statement on the 7th Anniversary of 2016 Flood in West Virginia

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the 7th anniversary of the 2016 flood that devastated communities across West Virginia and killed 23 West Virginians. “Seven years ago a horrific flood devastated southern West Virginia and killed 23 of our fellow West Virginians. Gayle and I continue to pray for the families and loved ones who lost someone that day and we encourage every West Virginian to take a moment to honor the lives … Continue Reading


June 23, 2023

Manchin: Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Final Permit is Great News for West Virginia and the Entire Nation

Charleston, WV – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ issuance of a Department of the Army water crossing permit authorizing the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  “This announcement that the Mountain Valley pipeline finally has all permits needed to resume construction is great news for not only West Virginia, but … Continue Reading


June 23, 2023

Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, And FDA Funding Bill

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the Appropriations subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will be voted on by the full Senate later this year. “I am proud we were able to come … Continue Reading


June 23, 2023

Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the Appropriations subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Constriction and Veterans Affairs funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will be voted on by the full Senate later this year. “We made a sacred commitment to our Veterans to ensure they … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin Opposes Resolution to Repeal Pistol Brace Rule

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote against the resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would prevent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing a pistol brace rule. “We have seen pistol braces used to commit horrific mass shootings and we must do more to keep our schools, churches and public spaces safe from gun violence without infringing … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin Announces $1.9 Million for Cardiovascular, Diabetes Health Services in West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,962,042 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHR). The funding will support statewide programs to prevent, manage and treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes in populations disproportionately at risk. “I’m pleased the CDC is investing more than $1.9 million to strengthen … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin Announces $25.8 Million for Three West Virginia Transportation Projects

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,852,107 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia transportation projects. The funding will be used to upgrade and improve transportation infrastructure in Parkersburg, construct a multipurpose transit center in Martinsburg and design a solar-powered hydrogen fuel plant in Grant County. “I am pleased DOT is investing more than $25 … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Department of Labor to Address Extreme Delays in Processing Seasonal Work Visas

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a group of twenty bipartisan Senators in urging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su to address the extreme delays affecting the DOL’s processing of labor certifications for H-2B visa applications. These delays are exacerbating severe staffing challenges for seasonal businesses in West Virginia and across the country that rely on H-2B visas to meet the demand for their products or services. “We … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin Applauds Completion of West Virginia National Guard's Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee, applauded the completion of the West Virginia National Guard’s Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise. The nearly two-week long exercise spanned throughout West Virginia and brought more than 420 members of the U.S. military, special operations community, allies and partners from 16 different nations and observers … Continue Reading


June 22, 2023

Manchin Announces $201K for Three West Virginia Fire Departments

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $201,332 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Wallace Volunteer Fire Department, the City of Morgantown and the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department. The funding is made possible through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and will provide critical resources to the cities’ fire … Continue Reading


June 21, 2023

Manchin Announces $4 Million for Six Projects to Support West Virginia Universities and Colleges

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,055,000 from the U.S. Department of Education for six projects that support universities and colleges in West Virginia. Senator Manchin secured this federal funding by submitting Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “West Virginia’s universities and colleges are essential to … Continue Reading


June 21, 2023

Manchin Announces $977K for West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Technology Upgrades

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $977,733 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The funding was made possible through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which passed the Senate and was signed into law in June of 2022, and will support purchasing new network servers and switches to improve data accessibility and … Continue Reading


June 20, 2023

Manchin Announces $1.4 Million for Shepherd University Agricultural Innovation Center

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,422,000 from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish an agricultural small business incubator at Shepherd University’s Agricultural Innovation Center focused on small-scale agricultural enterprises. This federal funding is one of theCongressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requestsSenator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal … Continue Reading


June 20, 2023

Manchin Celebrates West Virginia's 160th Birthday

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement to celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday.  “Every June 20th, West Virginians come together to celebrate the day our beloved Mountain State became our nation’s 35th state. It’s a day that unites all of us through our shared history, culture and traditions.  “Founded during the Civil War by brave patriots who were willing to risk their lives in the pursuit … Continue Reading


June 16, 2023

Manchin Introduces Kids Online Safety Act

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Kids Online Safety Act, which will enhance children’s online safety and hold social media companies accountable. This bipartisan legislation provides kids and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against threats to children’s physical and mental health online  and requires social media platforms to prioritize the interests of children. “We need to protect our kids … Continue Reading


June 16, 2023

Manchin Announces $3.8 Million in PILT Payments to 36 West Virginia Counties

Washington, DC — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3,868,229 from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties. These payments are made annually to help defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. “For decades West Virginia counties have provided essential services on Forest Service and other public lands … Continue Reading


June 16, 2023

Manchin Announces $25 Million for Broadband Expansion in Southern West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,054,092 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for Appalachian Power to expand and improve broadband services in southern West Virginia. The funding is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program that Senator Manchin … Continue Reading


June 15, 2023

Manchin Supports Rikelman Nomination for First Circuit Court of Appeals

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote for Julie Rikelman’s nomination to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. “For more than 50 years, Roe v. Wade was the law of the land and settled precedent. The Supreme Court’s rejection of that precedent has destabilized public trust in the American judicial system and jeopardized access to healthcare for millions of … Continue Reading


June 15, 2023

Manchin Announces $3 Million to West Virginia University to Support Domestic Production of Rare Earth and Critical Minerals

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Armed Service Committee, announced $3 million from the Department of the Army for West Virginia University’s (WVU) program to use acid mine drainage to establish a domestic supply of rare earth minerals and critical minerals instead of relying on foreign sources of rare earth elements. WVU will be working on this project with Virginia Tech and Montana Technological … Continue Reading


June 15, 2023

ICYMI: Manchin Questions VA Officials, Healthcare Experts on Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Rural Veterans

Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, questioned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials and healthcare experts on how the VA classifies rural Veterans and how rural Veterans access substance use disorder treatment. On determining rural Veteran classifications: “According to the U.S. Census, West Virginia is the third most rural state in America. We don’t have one city or town with a … Continue Reading

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