Press Releases

June 15, 2023

Manchin Announces $3 Million for West Virginia University Research Corporation Project to Help Decarbonize Food and Beverage Industry

Washington, DC — Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3 million through the U.S. Department of Energy to fund a project at West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation that will focus on innovative technologies to help decarbonize the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage industry is one of the largest energy consuming industries in the U.S. “The industrial sector accounts for … Continue Reading


June 15, 2023

Manchin Announces $599K for Engineering Education Research at West Virginia University

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $599,999 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an engineering education research project at West Virginia University (WVU). The project will examine various learning techniques in engineering curricula to enhance student performance and improve retention in the relevant academic fields. “West Virginia University continues to make our state and country proud with … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin Opposes Nusrat Choudhury Nomination for New York District Court

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against Nusrat Choudhury’s nomination to be a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.  “Law enforcement officers in West Virginia and across the country go above and beyond the call of duty to protect our communities, and I am incredibly grateful for their service. Some of Ms. Choudhury’s previous statements call … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce All-American Flag Act

Washington, DC – On Flag Day, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI) reintroduced the bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which would require the federal government to exclusively purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. “It’s plain and simple: the United States flag, which serves as a symbol of our founding history and values, should not be made overseas,” said Senator … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Resolution to Designate June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated the Senate passage of his bipartisan resolution to designate June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month to celebrate the economic growth, positive health outcomes and better quality of life provided by outdoor recreation. The resolution also highlights the importance of ensuring access to outdoor recreation is available to all West Virginians and Americans for … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin Opposes Dale Ho Nomination for New York District Court

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against Dale Ho’s nomination to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. “Mr. Ho’s prior inflammatory statements make me doubt whether he can be impartial when interpreting the Constitution. Hateful words and partisanship should never be characteristics of someone on a federal bench and, for this reason, I have voted … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin Announces $5.5 Million for Public Health Emergency Preparedness in West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,504,439 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding will support statewide public health emergency preparedness efforts. “West Virginia must be prepared for any public health threat that comes our way, and I’m … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Save Our Gas Stoves Act in Senate

Washington, DC — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and seven colleagues have introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from banning gas stoves. The Save Our Gas Stoves Act explicitly prohibits the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from implementing a proposed rule that would impose intrusive and costly standards on the kitchen stovetops of millions of Americans. Companion legislation was … Continue Reading


June 14, 2023

Manchin Statement Commemorating Flag Day

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement and poem commemorating Flag Day. Senator Manchin’s staff will be traveling across the state to join their fellow West Virginians in celebrating Flag Day. “Every day, Americans across the country pledge their allegiance to the flag, which serves as a symbol of our founding history and the fundamental rights of freedom, liberty, and opportunity. But, one day a year, we set aside June 14 as … Continue Reading


June 13, 2023

Manchin Opposes Jared Bernstein for Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against the nomination of Jared Bernstein to be the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. “Mr. Bernstein’s economic philosophy is problematic as he has shown a willingness to disregard the need for all-of-the-above energy policies and necessary federal budget cuts to alleviate the skyrocketing cost of living for working families. I did not vote for … Continue Reading


June 13, 2023

Manchin, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023

Washington, DC – Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023 (CNEA). The bipartisan legislation would enhance the ability of the United States to compete in existing and emerging nuclear markets that will help our partners and allies reduce dependence on Russian and Chinese … Continue Reading


June 13, 2023

Manchin Questions Commandant of the Marine Corps Nominee on Putin's War in Ukraine, Importance of Passing a Budget on Time

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, on his nomination to serve as the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Senator Manchin questioned General Smith on U.S. support for Ukraine against Putin’s invasion, Russian atrocities committed during the war and the military and economic importance of passing a national budget on time. On … Continue Reading


June 13, 2023

Manchin Announces $1.8 Million for Improvements at Seven West Virginia Airports

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,896,150 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements at seven West Virginia airports. The funding is made possible by FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “I am pleased DOT is investing more than $1.8 million to improve safety and efficiency at seven of our airports across West Virginia,” … Continue Reading


June 12, 2023

Manchin Announces $225K for Nursing Workforce Development Program

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will receive $225,000 from the Department of Education to support and expand the state’s nursing workforce development program. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding … Continue Reading


June 12, 2023

Manchin Announces $1.5 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,541,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services across West Virginia. The funding will specifically support implementing community-based programs that improve nutrition and reduce obesity, bolstering substance use disorder health services in Parkersburg and advancing critical research into oral diseases and … Continue Reading


June 12, 2023

Manchin Announces $270K for Aviation Center at Fairmont State University

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $270,000 from the Department of Education (DOE) to purchase equipment for Fairmont State University’s Aviation Center for Excellence. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “As our nation faces a workforce … Continue Reading


June 12, 2023

Manchin Submits Comments to U.S. Treasury on 30D New Clean Vehicle Tax Credits

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the proposed rulemaking for 30D new clean vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) filed in the Federal Register on April 17, 2023. A sample of Chairman Manchin’s comments are below. To read the full comments, please click here. The proposed rule  Regrettably, it appears that the … Continue Reading


June 12, 2023

Manchin Announces over $349k from Appalachian Regional Commission for Five West Virginia Projects

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $349,755 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects that will create economic development and opportunity in West Virginia. “The Appalachian Regional Commission, with its continued investments in our communities and local economies, is an integral partner for the Mountain State,” said Senator Manchin. “This ARC funding will … Continue Reading


June 09, 2023

Manchin Urges Epa to Extend Power Plant Co2 Rule Comment Period, Commit to Holding Public Hearing in West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, wrote a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, requesting a 60-day extension of the public comment period for the agency’s rule regulating CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled power plants. In the letter, Senator Manchin also called for the EPA to hold at least one public hearing in West Virginia. “As the state with … Continue Reading


June 08, 2023

Manchin Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Clean up Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites in West Virginia

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,275,000 from the Department of Interior (DOI) for plugging and remediating orphaned oil and gas well sites located in the Monongahela National Forest and Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will reduce methane emissions, … Continue Reading

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