Press Releases
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Funding for YouthBuild Program in WV
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller today announced more than one million dollars for the Randolph County Housing Authority to fund the YouthBuild Program. The $1,060,419 was awarded by the Department of Labor (DOL). "I am incredibly pleased that Randolph County has received funding to support the YouthBuild program," Manchin said. "This tremendously successful program promotes goals that we strive to achieve in all of our communities-education opportunities, career … Continue Reading
August 05, 2014
Manchin, Rockefeller Announce Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced $418,624 in federal funding for West Virginia University to continue supporting the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The West Virginia MEP is operated by West Virginia University (WVU) and works with small- and mid-sized manufacturers in the state to make them more efficient and to help them create jobs. In addition, … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Manchin Statement on Vote to Save Federal Funding for Transportation and Highway Projects
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin today released the following statement after voting to pass the Highway and Transportation Funding Act, which will finance the Highway Trust Fund and continue federally funded infrastructure, transit and highway projects that are vital to our nation's economic growth. The measure will provide $10.9 billion to reauthorize the programs until May 31, 2015. "Today, I voted to pass this short-term fix because without the stable funding provided by the … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Manchin Applauds Passage of Legislation to Reduce Wait Times at VA Facilities and Fix Problems at the VA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the Veterans Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, which will improve veterans' access to medical services at Veterans Affairs facilities across the United States and will take steps to fix the problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Senate voted 91-3 to pass the legislation. "Our nation asks a lot of our military personnel, and it is … Continue Reading
July 30, 2014
Manchin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Banking Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which is set to expire on September 30, 2014. The five-year reauthorization package would incrementally increase the Bank's spending authority to $160 billion from $140 billion over a four-year period, require the … Continue Reading
July 30, 2014
Manchin Testifies At EPA Hearing on Existing Source Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today testified in Washington, D.C. at one of the four public hearings that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding this week on the proposed Clean Power Plan that would limit carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel power plants. Additional hearings are being held in Atlanta, Denver and Pittsburgh. The purpose of the hearings is to provide individuals, organizations and interested parties the opportunity to express … Continue Reading
July 30, 2014
Manchin Statement on Border Crisis Vote
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on voting to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would address the influx of Central American children crossing America's border. "Today, I voted to begin debate on legislation that focuses on several emergencies our country is facing right now and must be immediately addressed. However, without major changes, I cannot support this bill as it … Continue Reading
July 29, 2014
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of Transportation and Highway Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Highway and Transportation Funding Act. If enacted, the legislation will provide $8.1 billion through December 20, 2014 to continue federally funded infrastructure, transit and highway projects vital to our nation's economic growth. "Thankfully Congress could come together and recognize the necessity of funding our infrastructure, transportation and highway programs. I can … Continue Reading
July 25, 2014
Manchin and Rockefeller Announce Federal Funding for WV Volunteer Fire Departments
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller today announced that $135,375 will be awarded to two West Virginia volunteer fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will help volunteer fire departments in Wheeling and Keyser supply critically needed operations and safety equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect their local communities. "The dedicated volunteers at our local … Continue Reading
July 23, 2014
Manchin Brings 'Hollow' Documentary and The Story of McDowell County to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) hosted more than 250 guests in the United States Capitol Building for a special viewing of the award-winning "Hollow" documentary with filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The film, which has been nominated for a 2014 Emmy Award and was awarded a 2013 Peabody Award, is an interactive documentary that features the stories of individuals living in McDowell County. It merges cinematic techniques with web-based storytelling to … Continue Reading
July 23, 2014
Manchin Announces Additional Testing of Chemicals Spilled in Kanawha Valley
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the coordination between federal and state agencies to conduct additional scientific testing of the chemicals spilled from the Freedom Industries plant on January 9, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Toxicology Program, and NIH's National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences will work with state officials to design and … Continue Reading
July 22, 2014
Manchin Expresses Support for Miners' Black Lung Benefits at Senate Committee Hearing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today submitted a statement at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing in response to the 2013 Center for Public Integrity (CPI) report on black lung benefits and how unethical legal and medical practices can harm black lung claimants. Three West Virginians testified at the hearing: Attorney John Cline; Pulmonary Section Chief from West Virginia University Department of Medicine, Dr. Jack Parker; and … Continue Reading
July 18, 2014
Manchin Announces More Than $14 Million to Improve WV Waterways
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced that watershed management projects in four West Virginia communities will receive a total of $14,200,099 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assistance program for planning, design and/or construction of watershed structures. The funds will be used to make critical improvements to dams and watershed structures that protect public health and safety. "Our watershed … Continue Reading
July 16, 2014
Manchin Announces Funding to Develop Culture District in Charles Town
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced that the city of Charles Town will receive up to $50,000 through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) "Our Town" grant program. The funding, which will help support the planning and outreach campaign for the Washington Heritage Arts & Culture District in Downtown Charles Town, was announced after Senator Manchin, Senator Rockefeller and Congresswoman Capito sent a letter to the NEA in support of the project. The project will … Continue Reading
July 16, 2014
Manchin Statement on Hobby Lobby
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on voting on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act of 2014, which overturns the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling to require all for-profit companies to comply with the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate. The Supreme Court ruled in the Hobby Lobby case that closely-held corporations and individuals have similar religious … Continue Reading
July 16, 2014
Manchin and Rockefeller Announce Nearly $300,000 for West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller today announced that $292,808 will be awarded to four West Virginia volunteer fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will help the volunteer fire departments in McMechen, Burlington, Teays Valley and Ridgeley supply critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect their local communities. "Our dedicated firefighters … Continue Reading
July 15, 2014
Manchin Votes to Confirm FERC Nominees Bay and LaFleur
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting to confirm the nominations of Norman Bay and Cheryl LaFleur to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). "Today, I voted to support the nominations of Cheryl LaFleur to be Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Norman Bay to be a member on the Commission. I have serious concerns about Mr. Bay's lack of regulatory experience, but after assurances from … Continue Reading
July 15, 2014
Manchin Announces Departure of Long-Time Aide
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that his long-time aide, Travis Mollohan, is leaving his office to work for West Virginia University. Mollohan's final day will be July 18. "It is very difficult to imagine my office without Travis, but I know that he will bring the same level of excitement, energy and dedication to his new position as he brought to my office over these many years. When I chose him to serve on my team, I knew that Travis understood what it … Continue Reading
July 15, 2014
Manchin, Rockefeller, Rahall Announce Statewide Funding to Create Jobs and Support Economic Development
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced that the Economic Development Administration will provide a total of $490,000 to regional councils around the state to invest in economic development strategies that support job creation. The funding will bring together the public and private sectors to establish a plan to diversify and strengthen regional economies. "In order to boost economic success in West Virginia, it is … Continue Reading
July 14, 2014
Manchin Named Honorary Chairman of Rockefeller's 'Discover the Real West Virginia' Foundation
Charleston, W.Va. - As Honorary Chairman of the Discover the Real West Virginia (DRWV) Foundation, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin delivered remarks at the organization's "West Virginia Transportation and Infrastructure Summit." He was joined by Senator Jay Rockefeller, Founding Chairman of the organization, Congressman Nick Rahall and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. The summit examined the state of our transportation infrastructure and focused on strategic investments that can grow … Continue Reading
