Press Releases
Manchin Announces More Than $735K for Infrastructure Improvements at Yeager Airport
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $735,581 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. The funding was made possible in part through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support constructing a new general aviation apron and upgrading erosion system controls to promote safety and efficiency for travelers. “I am pleased DOT is … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $9.7 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 $9,725,375 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services across West Virginia. The funding will specifically support strengthening HIV/AIDS treatment services and emergency medical services for children, expanding primary care physician and dental residency training, providing voluntary family planning services to West … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral AmeriCorps Week Resolution
Washington, DC - Last week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort to designate March 12th through March 18th, 2023 as AmeriCorps week to honor the invaluable contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to West Virginia and the entire country. Each year, AmeriCorps enrolls more than 200,000 individuals who currently serve in 40,000 communities across America, totaling more than 1 million alumni since the program’s founding in 1994. “West Virginians have a … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Attends West Virginia High School Basketball State Tournament, Congratulates Student Athletes
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the WVSSAC High School Basketball State Tournament on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18. During his visits, Manchin gave a pregame speech in the Bluefield Beavers’ locker room and presented the Boys Class AA State Championship trophy to the Chapmanville Tigers. “It was great to be in Charleston this weekend to watch our student athletes compete in the state high school basketball tournament and congratulate the coaches and … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Statement on President Biden's Veto of Bipartisan Challenge to ESG Rule Politicizing Americans' 401KS
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Biden’s veto of the bipartisan Congressional resolution to nullify the Administration’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) rule which prioritizes politics over getting the best financial returns for millions of Americans’ retirement investments. “This Administration continues to prioritize their radical policy agenda over the economic, energy and national security … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $564K for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Across 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 $564,939 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program for the state of West Virginia. The funding will support restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitats across the state, which will boost local tourism and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. … Continue Reading
March 17, 2023
Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Review, Renew Health Insurance Enrollment
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) encouraged West Virginia Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries to review and renew their enrollment and, if necessary, reach out for assistance in enrolling in alternative healthcare plans. The Inflation Reduction Act established a three-year extension of certain Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which will continue to provide more affordable healthcare options to West Virginians and help ensure … Continue Reading
March 17, 2023
West Virginia Delegation Stands Up for Domestic Hardwood Plywood Producers
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to ensure the protection of domestic hardwood plywood manufacturers, following concern that manufacturing in this sector has been disrupted in recent years due to China’s unfair import practices. “The Coalition’s five-member companies employ thousands of men and women across the United … Continue Reading
March 16, 2023
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Senate ENR Committee, introduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA). Originally introduced in the 117th Congress as the Outdoor Recreation Act, the bipartisan legislation would increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the nation while improving infrastructure and driving economic … Continue Reading
March 16, 2023
Manchin Announces More Than $4.8 Million in Energy Assistance for West Virginia Families
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 $4,824,257 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the state of West Virginia. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will provide financial assistance to low-income West Virginians whose energy costs represent a disproportionate share of their … Continue Reading
March 16, 2023
Manchin, Boozman, Marshall, King Introduce Bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Boozman (R-AR), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 to expand access and decrease barriers to obtaining federal duck stamps. This legislation would allow hunters the option to immediately purchase an electronic stamp and carry it with them virtually on their smart phones for the entirety of the waterfowl season, which will boost West Virginia’s outdoor … Continue Reading
March 16, 2023
Manchin, Risch Reintroduce Bipartisan International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reintroduced the International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023 (INEA). Initially introduced in the 117thCongress, the bipartisan legislation promotes engagement with ally and partner nations to develop a civil nuclear export strategy and offset China and Russia’s growing influence on … Continue Reading
March 15, 2023
Manchin Announces $812K to Improve Transportation Infrastructure in Charleston
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $812,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding is made possible through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program, which was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will support efforts to monitor and upgrade aging transportation … Continue Reading
March 15, 2023
Manchin: New EPA Rule Threatens Electricity Affordability, Reliability in West Virginia, 22 Additional States
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of the “Good Neighbor” Rule, also known as the “Interstate Transport” Rule. The regulation establishes a Nitrous Oxide (NOx) emission budget for fossil fuel-fired power plants, which could prompt the premature closure of baseload power plants and threaten electricity affordability and reliability across West Virginia and 22 additional … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $3.2 Million to Upgrade Underground Storage Tanks, Prevent Hazardous Leaks Across 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 $3,252,469 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The funding will support properly maintaining, monitoring and upgrading underground storage tanks across West Virginia to prevent releases of petroleum and other hazardous substances into the … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Manchin, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Small Businesses from Labor Shortages
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) led ten bipartisan Senators in urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ur Jaddou to reconsider plans to dramatically increase the fees businesses pay for H-2A and H-2B non-immigrant work visas. These temporary visas are critical for helping small businesses across West Virginia, South Dakota and the entire … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $202K to Strengthen Fire Safety in Gordon
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $202,800 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the city of Gordon. The funding is made possible through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and will provide critical resources to the city’s fire department to increase its number of frontline firefighters and promote public safety. … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.27M Contract Award to Plug Abandoned Gas Well at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that a $1.27 million contract has been awarded to a Morgantown, West Virginia-based contractor to plug one abandoned gas well at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve—America’s newest national park—and two abandoned oil and gas wells at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio. The contract utilizes funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $293K for 16 West Virginia Housing Organizations
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $293,903 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for sixteen West Virginia housing organizations. The funding will specifically support connecting West Virginians living in multifamily housing who are elderly or living with disabilities with critical community-based services. “Every West Virginian deserves a roof over their head and a warm, safe … Continue Reading
March 13, 2023
Manchin Applauds Willow Project Reapproval
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, applauded the Administration’s decision to reapprove the Willow Project in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.“I welcome today’s Record of Decision (ROD) that finally reapproves the ConocoPhillips Willow Project in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. This is a long awaited and critical step towards shoring up American energy security. Responsible development of … Continue Reading
