Press Releases
Manchin Calls on Treasury to Follow the Law and Protect Taxpayer Dollars with Strict Foreign Entity of Concern Standards
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging Treasury to issue Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) guidance within the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) 30D Clean Vehicle Credit that imposes the strictest possible standards for FEOCs and encourages reliable sourcing of minerals used in electric vehicles. “China’s long history of circumventing … Continue Reading
November 13, 2023
Manchin Speaks at Charleston Veterans Day Ceremony
Washington, DC - On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended the Charleston Veterans Day Ceremony to thank West Virginia Veterans for their service. “I was honored to speak at Charleston’s Veterans Day ceremony and join county and city officials in honoring our Veterans, especially our Fallen Heroes and our Gold Star Families,” said Senator Manchin. “Veterans Day is a vivid reminder of the price which has been paid for the liberties we enjoy every day. Today and every day, I thank … Continue Reading
November 10, 2023
Manchin Questions Administration’s Progress Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands
Washington, DC - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the implementation of federal coal mine land reclamation and abandoned coal mine land economic revitalization programs. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV), discussed the $11.3 billion included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to clean up Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), the unnecessarily long vetting process for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program (AMLER) … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Manchin: I Will Not Seek Re-Election, I Will Fight To Unite The Middle
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following message announcing he will not seek re-election to the United States Senate. To watch Senator Manchin’s announcement, please click here. "My father, John Manchin owned a furniture store in Farmington, WV, a small coal mining town of hard-working people. And one day, our local state representative came in and asked dad for a favor saying, “You owe me for all the things I’ve done for your little town.” "When the … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Manchin, Hagerty Urge SEC to Reconsider Climate Disclosure Rules
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler calling for the SEC to postpone the proposed emissions disclosure rules and allow for further public feedback on the analysis in the proposal. In the wake of California’s recently-enacted climate disclosure rule, the SEC’s analysis of the proposed rule is out of date and would inflict significant economic damage on both publicly and privately … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Manchin, Cassidy Lead Effort to Overturn Biden Administration Rule Threatening American Franchise Model, Small Businesses
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new joint employer rule, which forces liability on companies for another business’ employees even if they do not directly oversee them. The Senators were joined by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Manchin Statement on Veterans Day
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day. “Since the founding of this great country, our fellow Americans have defended our democracy and fought in battle to preserve our way of life. All of these Americans, as well as their families, deserve our deepest appreciation and respect. “It is an honor to represent one of the most patriotic states in the country. Freedom is not free, and it is our commitment to liberty and … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
Manchin, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act to strengthen America’s fiscal health and stabilize the nation’s finances for future generations. The legislation would create a bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding legislative solutions to stabilize and decrease the national debt, which now exceeds $33.6 trillion—more than double what it was just ten years ago. The Senators were joined as cosponsors by … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Manchin Questions Secretary of Homeland Security on Solutions to Securing Our Border
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on the need to close the Southern Border, more quickly issue work visas, and adjudicate immigration decisions in Central and South American countries instead of at the U.S./Mexico border. On closing our Southern Border: “When I go to a football game or a concert, and I'm hoping I can get a ticket to get in, sometimes they … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Manchin, Warner Call on Department of Energy to Invest in Domestic Battery Production
Washington, DC - Today, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, wrote to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, detailing the need for the United States to establish its leadership in the research, development, production and manufacturing of new battery technologies. Currently, the People’s Republic of China dominates end-to-end … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Manchin Announces $314K to Support Affordable Housing in Mingo, Randolph Counties
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $314,680 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Housing Authority of Mingo County and the Housing Authority of Randolph County. The funding will help ensure safe, affordable housing for residents, including for young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. “Every West Virginian deserves a roof over their head and a warm, safe place to … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
Manchin Praises Supplementation of H-2B Visa Program During Labor Shortage
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) praised the announcement from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), that the H-2B visa cap will be supplemented with nearly 65,000 additional nonagricultural worker visas for Fiscal Year 2024. “Small businesses in West Virginia and across the country rely on the H-2B visa program to ensure they have the necessary workforce to meet market demand and operate at full capacity. … Continue Reading
November 06, 2023
Manchin Announces $826K for Maternal, Child Healthcare Services in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $826,620 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding will be used to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in West Virginia. “We must ensure all West Virginia mothers, children and families have access to quality, affordable healthcare, no matter where they live in our … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
Manchin Announces $9.6 Million for 27 West Virginia Rural Development Projects
Charleston, WV- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,608,749 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for 27 West Virginia projects. The initiatives include energy efficiency upgrades for a variety of businesses, upgrades to water infrastructure, roof repairs at the Southern Appalachian Labor School and an innovative STEM education course for Ohio County students. “Investing in our communities … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin Calls for Increased Staff Pay at FCC Hazelton to Improve Safety and Retention
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters, urging her to approve a 25 percent retention incentive for all staff in good standing at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton. A retention incentive would reduce staff attrition, improve morale and create safer conditions for employees and inmates. “FCC Hazelton faces a dangerous staffing shortage that, while challenging, could be improved by providing … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin Nominates 35 West Virginia Students for U.S. Service Academies
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he will nominate 35 West Virginia students from 22 counties to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. The students are from the following counties: Berkeley, Cabell, Fayette, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Marion, Mercer, Monongalia, … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin Questions VA Officials on Prioritizing AI Development, Veterans' Mental Health
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Veterans’ Affairs officials on prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) development to strengthen Veterans’ healthcare, the ownership of VA data for AI applications and identifying Veterans’ mental health issues. On prioritzing AI development to strenghten Veterans' healthcare: “I’d like to focus on the VA’s National Artificial Intelligence Institute. … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin Announces $9 Million to Establish New Artificial Intelligence Master's Programs in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, announced $9,000,000 to establish two new Master’s programs in artificial intelligence (AI) development and practical machine learning. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected West Virginia University (WVU), Marshall University (MU), Florida International University (FIU), Dakota State University (DSU) and Arizona State University (ASU) for the … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin: Lease Sale 261 Delay Entirely Administration’s Fault
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, criticized the Biden Administration for postponing offshore oil and gas Lease Sale 261 past November 8, 2023, during his opening remarks in an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. “I also want to express my frustration that just this morning, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it would again delay the Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 261, despite the … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
Manchin Questions Administration’s Proposed Power Plant Rule, Slow-Walking of Carbon Capture Well Permits
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities and challenges in deploying carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) and direct air capture (DAC) technologies on federal and non-federal lands. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV), highlighted federal government investment in commercializing CCUS and DAC, the Administration’s slow-walking of Class VI well permitting, and challenges to scaling up CCUS … Continue Reading
