Press Releases
Manchin Announces $562k For Two West Virginia University Research Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $562,803 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two West Virginia University research projects. The funding will support research into expanding access to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields for students from diverse backgrounds and increasing preparedness for natural disasters. “I’m pleased NSF is investing more than $562K into these two essential … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clears Manchin-Barrasso Permitting Reform Legislation, Pending Nomination
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso’s (R-WY) Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The legislation was reported with a strong bipartisan vote of 15-4. During the business meeting, Chairman Manchin highlighted the broad input from both members and stakeholders appearing before the Committee that went into the legislation and reiterated the importance of … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition Announces $30 Million Award to Establish Regional Hydrogen Hub in America’s Energy Powerhouse
Washington, DC— Today, Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Governor Jim Justice (R-WV), and former U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced the initial $30 million of the total $925 million award was released from the Department of Energy (DOE) to officially launch the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce The James R. Dominguez Memorial Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) joined his bipartisan colleagues in introducing the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act. This legislation would rename the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, after James Ray Dominguez, a Border Patrol agent killed on duty on July 19, 2012, while clearing debris from the side of Highway 90 near Cline, Texas. “James Dominguez served as a Border Patrol agent for more than 12 years, working tirelessly … Continue Reading
July 30, 2024
Manchin Votes To Protect Kids Online
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) voted to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, a bipartisan legislative package that contains two bills cosponsored by Senator Manchin, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act. This commonsense package prioritizes young Americans’ safety and privacy online by making vital updates to data privacy rules, while also providing parents and educators with the tools and transparency … Continue Reading
July 30, 2024
Manchin Announces $408k For Four West Virginia Fire Departments
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $408,527 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. This funding will be used to expand public safety measures, including fire prevention programs, firefighter health and safety research, and increase first responder personnel in Point Pleasant, War, Elk Garden, and … Continue Reading
July 30, 2024
Manchin Questions Chair, Vice Chair Of The Commission On The National Defense Strategy
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned former Congresswoman Jane Harman, Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy (NDS), and Ambassador Eric Edelman, Vice Chair of the Commission, on the Commission’s recently published report on the Biden Administration’s 2022 NDS. Specifically, Senator Manchin questioned the witnesses on the importance of addressing the national debt, the force size of the U.S. … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Manchin Announces $1 Million For West Virginia University, Marshall University Research Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,041,383 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three West Virginia research projects. The funding will support bringing together scientists from across Appalachia to address the challenges flash floods pose to rural communities, as well as critical research on robotic systems. “The National Science Foundation continues to be an important partner for the Mountain State … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Manchin: The National Debt Does Not Care That It Is An Election Year
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the United States national debt surpassing $35 trillion, which equals roughly $104,000 for every person in the country. “As the Senate continues to work through government funding bills this week, it is important to keep in mind that annual appropriations represent just one-third of the federal budget. Interest payments on the debt totaled $659 billion in the last fiscal year, making it the fifth … Continue Reading
July 26, 2024
Manchin Announces $5 Million for Solar & Hydrogen Technology Research at WVU
Washington, DC— Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $5 million research grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) for solar and hydrogen technology research at West Virginia University (WVU). “Research on solar and hydrogen technologies is critical to advancing the innovation necessary to ensure America’s energy independence in the future while also lowering costs for consumers and reducing emissions,” said … Continue Reading
July 26, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities, Over $90 Million In Congressionally Directed Spending In Bipartisan Appropriations Bills
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the markup of four bipartisan appropriations bills, which included the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Interior & Environment; Commerce, Justice & Science; and State & Foreign Operations funding bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the remaining five funding bills, which will … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Manchin Opposes Biden Administration’s Overreaching, Unnecessary Vessel Speed Rule
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke during the Senate Appropriations Committee markup hearing to oppose the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed Vessel Speed Rule (VSR) and voted against the Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice & Science funding bill to further demonstrate his fierce opposition to the rule. “I could not in good conscience support the bill because of the grave concerns I … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner Ashley Cogar
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner Ashley Cogar, who was fatally injured at the Pocahontas Coal Company in Raleigh County. “Gayle and I are devastated to hear of the passing of Ashley Cogar. We ask all West Virginians to join us in keeping her family, friends and loved ones in your prayers during this enormously difficult time. West Virginians and Americans are beyond grateful for the brave miners, like Ashley, … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Manchin’s Bipartisan, Bicameral Federal Prison Oversight Act Signed Into Law
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded President Biden signing his bipartisan, bicameral Federal Prison Oversight Act into law. Senator Manchin cosponsored this legislation to create a new oversight structure to ensure greater transparency, safety and accountability in federal correctional facilities. This historic prison reform legislation will overhaul independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prison’s (BOP) 122 facilities nationwide by mandating routine … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.8 Million To Bolster Healthcare Services In Cabell, Braxton Counties
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,870,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to bolster health services in Cabell County and purchase two ambulances for the City of Sutton. These federal awards are three of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill. “The funding announced today will … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities, Over $90 Million In Congressionally Directed Spending In Bipartisan Appropriations Bills
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the markup of four bipartisan appropriations bills, which included the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Interior & Environment; Commerce, Justice & Science; and State & Foreign Operations funding bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the remaining five funding bills, which will … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Applauds Cleveland-Cliffs’ New Distribution Transformers Facility In Weirton
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded Cleveland-Cliffs’ announcement to open a new manufacturing site for distribution transformers in Weirton, West Virginia. The new facility will use existing building assets and infrastructure, reinvigorating a strong workforce of United Steelworkers who have faced substantial layoffs over recent years. The total investment is estimated at $150 million and will create approximately 600 jobs. “Today’s announcement is … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
ICYMI: Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington, DC—Yesterday, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the United States. “The United States of America is blessed with abundant natural resources that have powered our … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington, DC —Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the United States. “The United States of America is blessed with abundant natural resources that have powered our … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Manchin Applauds Reopening Of Weirton’s Cleveland-Cliffs Site As Distribution Transformers Facility
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded Cleveland-Cliffs’ announcement to redevelop its Weirton, West Virginia facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. The new facility will use existing building assets and infrastructure, reinvigorating a strong workforce of United Steelworkers who have faced substantial layoffs over recent years. The total investment is estimated at $150 million and will create approximately 600 jobs. “Today’s announcement … Continue Reading
