Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce EDA Grants
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help identify economic development opportunities in West Virginia. “Supporting local businesses and investing in our regional economies are essential to helping West Virginia grow and thrive, especially as our state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The EDA continues … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
Manchin Announces More Than $1 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support COVID-19 Response Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,015,320 from the American Rescue Plan to West Virginia University (WVU). This funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used to prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks and support COVID-19 testing efforts in West Virginia, especially in rural populations. “As we battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and address a … Continue Reading
January 05, 2022
Manchin Statement on Anniversary of Capitol Insurrection
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.“There are days in our nation’s history that we will never forget. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941 ‘a day that will live in infamy.’ On January 6,, 2021, history was made in the most horrific way and it will also be a day that will live in infamy.“Like many people, I remember that day … Continue Reading
January 05, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $855K to Support Medical Education Program in Beckley
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $855,959 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Community Health Systems in Beckley. This funding will be used for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program, which supports primary care, medical and dental residency programs. “Expanding our healthcare workforce is critical to ensuring every … Continue Reading
January 05, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce WVDEP Grant
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will receive $385,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding will be used specifically to support the state’s water pollution control program, which aims to maintain, protect, and improve the water quality of its rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater, and other … Continue Reading
January 04, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $1 Million for Flood Mitigation at Beech Bottom
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,086,166 for phase two of the Village of Beech Bottom Flood Control Project through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will be used to construct upgrades to the current storm sewer system to mitigate future flooding events. Senators Manchin and Capito announced phase one … Continue Reading
January 04, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $889K for Science Research in West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $889,849 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two projects at West Virginia University and one project at Fairmont State University. “The National Science Foundation is an important partner for the Mountain State, investing in groundbreaking research while also providing West Virginia students with unique research opportunities. I am … Continue Reading
January 03, 2022
Manchin Announces $334K From American Rescue Plan For West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $334,118 from the American Rescue Plan to support restaurants and businesses located in airports across West Virginia. This American Rescue Plan funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be used to support both large and small concessions in four airports across the state. “Many industries in West Virginia have been hit hard by the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
December 23, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce COVID-19 Telehealth Funding for Ritchie County Primary Care Association
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $960,444 for the Ritchie County Primary Care Association in Harrisville, WV. This funding was made available through Round 2 of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Specifically, the funding will support the purchase of telehealth kiosks and software to assist COVID-19 screening and primary medical care for … Continue Reading
December 23, 2021
Manchin Wishes West Virginians Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement wishing West Virginians Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.“On behalf of Gayle, myself and the entire Manchin family, we wish all West Virginians and Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. During this season of giving and reflection, Gayle and I are reminded of the importance of family, the source of life’s greatest joys and deepest bonds. Thanks to the resiliency and innovation of the … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $6.7 Million for West Virginia Health Centers
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,727,251 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support health centers across West Virginia. “West Virginia health centers are the backbone of our healthcare system and continue to go above and beyond to take care of their fellow West Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am extremely grateful for all … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $9.1 Million to Strengthen West Virginia School Meal Programs
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,135,703 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support West Virginia school meal programs and address supply chain disruptions. West Virginia will receive $6,110,3921 in supply chain assistance to help school districts purchase food for school meal programs. Additionally, West Virginia will receive $1,803,234 as part of the USDA … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $623K For West Virginia Family, Veteran Housing Assistance
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $623,703 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing assistance in West Virginia. This funding will support the employees assisting West Virginians participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, which provides resources and training to … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Additional 2016 Flood Relief Funds
Charleston, WV — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,239,504 for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to help repair damage that occurred during the 2016 floods in West Virginia.“Five years ago, southern West Virginia was ravaged by devastating flooding that tragically killed 23 fellow West Virginians, destroyed thousands of homes and damaged our communities. This funding will help the U.S. Forest … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.3 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,306,263 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to support maternal and child health services across West Virginia.“West Virginia mothers and families rely on affordable, quality healthcare to raise healthy children. This HHS funding is great news for our … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.5 Million in Pandemic Relief Reimbursement from FEMA
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,504,837 for the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will reimburse costs CAMC accrued from COVID-19 screening, testing, support services, and personal protective equipment purchases. “West Virginia hospitals and healthcare … Continue Reading
December 19, 2021
Manchin Statement On Build Back Better Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the Build Back Better Act.“For five and a half months, I have worked as diligently as possible meeting with President Biden, Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi and my colleagues on every end of the political spectrum to determine the best path forward despite my serious reservations. I have made my concerns clear through public statements, op-eds and private conversations. My concerns have … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia Students Selected For 2022 Senate Youth Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced two West Virginia high school seniors, Brandon Frazier of Wayne County and Anna Walter of Jefferson County, have been selected for the 2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program. Brandon and Anna will represent West Virginia during the virtual 2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program Washington Week, which will be held March 6-9, 2022. “Congratulations to Brandon and Anna, some of West Virginia’s brightest … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Head Start Projects In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,902,405 in federal funding that will be used to support Head Start services in Oceana, W.Va. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“Ensuring every child in West Virginia has the opportunity to receive a quality education is the key to our state’s success. As a longtime supporter of … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Stroke Research at WVU
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $228,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) to support clinical research related to neurological disorders. “Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in West Virginia, which is why I am pleased West Virginia University is receiving funds to conduct research that will … Continue Reading
