Press Releases
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Promote Active Forest and Rangeland Management to Restore Ecosystems and Sequester Carbon
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced S.2991, America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration (ARCs) Act of 2023, a bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to restore ecosystems and boost carbon storage and sequestration through tree planting, fire risk reduction projects, and expanded use of forest products … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Manchin Announces $377K for West Virginia DMV Technology Upgrades, Transportation Fellowship Program at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $377,809 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and West Virginia University (WVU). This funding will support high priority technology upgrades at the West Virginia DMV, including purchasing cameras for skills testing, and finance a fellowship program at WVU for students pursuing advanced degrees in … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Manchin Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. “I always had the deepest admiration and respect for Senator Dianne Feinstein and I was proud to call her my colleague and friend. Often the only woman in the room, Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer for women across the country and broke barriers as the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco and was not only California’s longest-serving senator … Continue Reading
September 28, 2023
Manchin Questions Witnesses on Ending Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine opportunities to counter the People’s Republic of China’s control of critical mineral supply chains through increased mining and processing in the United States as well as international engagement and trade. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed concerns with the electric vehicle supply chain, the Administration’s loosening of restrictions included in the Inflation … Continue Reading
September 28, 2023
Manchin Announces $8.8 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced ten West Virginia organizations will receive $8,835,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and strengthen health services for West Virginians. These federal awards are ten of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m proud to have secured … Continue Reading
September 27, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin, Romney Bipartisan Resolution to Reinstate Senate Dress Code
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mitt Romney’s (R-UT) bipartisan resolution that would reinstate the business attire dress code on the Senate floor. The Senate passed the resolution by unanimous consent. “For 234 years, every Senator that has had the honor of serving in this distinguished body has assumed there were some basic written rules of decorum, conduct and civility, one of which was a dress code. Just over a week ago, we all learned … Continue Reading
September 27, 2023
Manchin Announces $7.2 Million for Business Expansion in Weirton, Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Doddridge County, Pineville
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $7,217,136 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for three West Virginia projects. The funding will support infrastructure improvements towards the expansion of the Beech Bottom Industrial Complex in Weirton, as well as upgrades to water treatment and distribution systems in Pineville and Doddridge County. “Investing in our communities creates long-term economic … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Meets with Steelworkers and Visits Cleveland-cliffs Weirton Steel Mill
Weirton, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) toured the Cleveland-Cliffs tin mill facility in Weirton. The Senators also spoke with steelworkers and met with Cleveland-Cliffs’ Chairman, President & CEO, Lourenco Goncalves to discuss the impacts of a recent tin mill products trade case involving imports from eight countries. “Steel has been the backbone of innovation and economic growth in our great nation for generations. However, cheap steel, tinplate, … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Announces $34 Million for Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure, Brownfields Clean Up in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $34,187,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the city of Morgantown. The funding, which is made possible in large part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will upgrade drinking water infrastructure throughout the state and support … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Announces $2 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 $2,011,050 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically expand access to substance use disorder and mental health services as well as advance vital research into diversifying the biomedical workforce. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $2 million to improve health services … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Announces $19.4 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades to Appalachian and Ohio Railroad
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $19,442,500 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the Appalachian and Ohio Railroad, which is based out of Buckhannon, West Virginia. The funding will support a variety of infrastructure upgrades to the railroad, including rehabilitating tunnels, tracks and locomotives. “To keep West Virginia moving forward, we must ensure our … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Announces $2.3 Million for Two West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,310,476 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the West Side Volunteer Fire Fighters in Saint Albans and the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department in Brandywine. The funding will provide critical resources to the fire departments to strengthen fire safety, equip and train personnel and promote public safety. “Our brave … Continue Reading
September 26, 2023
Manchin Announces $6.4 Million to Strengthen Justice Systems, Promote Public Safety Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,499,254 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to strengthen public safety throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically be used to expand substance use disorder treatment and recovery services, support local law enforcement, bolster forensic science research and services and prevent domestic violence. “All West Virginians deserve to feel safe in their communities, … Continue Reading
September 25, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin: Because of the IRA We Are Producing Fossil Fuels at Record Levels
Charleston, WV - On Friday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Because of the Inflation Reduction Act, we are producing fossil fuels at record levels. Annual natural-gas production hit nearly 36 trillion cubic feet last year and is expected to exceed 37 trillion in 2023. We are on track to produce more than 4.6 billion barrels of oil in 2023, the highest annual production ever. In West … Continue Reading
September 25, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin’s Bipartisan Mining Schools Act of 2023 Passes Out of Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Charleston, WV — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, Mining Schools Act of 2023 was recently passed out of the ENR Committee by a voice vote. Introduced in March, the bipartisan legislation will increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs, like those at West Virginia University, to prepare students to meet America’s future energy needs. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure … Continue Reading
September 25, 2023
Manchin Meets with Mountain Valley Pipeline Workers in Charleston
Charleston, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, attended the Pipeliners Local 798 Regional Meeting in Charleston and met with pipeline workers from West Virginia and across the country who have been working on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Senator Manchin began championing the effort to complete the pipeline in February 2022, which will create more than 4,500 jobs to finish construction, generate $50 million in tax … Continue Reading
September 25, 2023
Manchin Announces $690K for Workforce Development, Economic Planning in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $690,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Randolph County Development Authority and the Regional Intergovernmental Council in South Charleston. The funding will support workforce development and job training in Randolph County, as well as economic development planning for Boone, Clay, Kanawha and Putnam Counties. “Investing in our local communities … Continue Reading
September 22, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Health
Charleston, WV —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 ENR Committee, introduced the Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and improve forest health. “Our country has seen devastating wildfires that have affected countless communities and people across the nation. That is why I am proud to cosponsor the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Resolution Establishing National Warrior Call Day
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day, which encourages Americans across the country to reach out to those who have served or are currently serving to remind them they are not alone and connect them with mental health resources if needed. Our nation’s Veterans continue to die from suicide at significantly higher rates — 57% — than those who have not served; it is the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Manchin Announces $7.4 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced seven West Virginia organizations will receive $7,410,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and strengthen health services for West Virginians. These federal awards are seven of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m proud to have … Continue Reading
