Press Releases
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
July 22, 2024
Manchin Announces $7.9 Million To Strengthen Healthcare Services, Advance Medical Research In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $7,941,452 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support critical medical research, hospital preparedness, prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases, family planning services, and substance use disorder and mental health service projects throughout West Virginia. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $7.9 million to expand our knowledge of … Continue Reading
July 19, 2024
After Manchin Efforts, Biden Administration Withdraws Rule Threatening American Franchise Model, Small Businesses
Charleston, WV - Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of a Texas judge’s ruling blocking the Biden Administration’s joint employer rule, which forces liability on companies for another business’ employees even if they do not directly oversee them. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has continuously worked to oppose the rule from taking effect, including introducing bipartisan legislation with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to overturn it. “I’m pleased the Biden … Continue Reading
July 19, 2024
Manchin Announces $258K for Workforce Development Program at the Oglebay Good Zoo
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $258,200 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for the Oglebay Good Zoo, which is part of the Wheeling Park Commission. The funding will support an experiential workforce development program for zoo professionals seeking entry-level careers at the zoo. “I’m pleased that the IMLS is investing $258K to boost career opportunities at the Oglebay Good Zoo,” said … Continue Reading
July 18, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.5 Million For Water Infrastructure Upgrades In Greenbrier County
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Greenbrier Public Service District. The funding will construct two water line extensions to expand access to clean, reliable drinking water for residents of Greenbrier County. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia … Continue Reading
July 17, 2024
Manchin Announces $4.7 Million For Mercer County Head Start Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,737,497 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Program in Mercer County. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety, and family well-being. “West Virginia’s children are the future of our … Continue Reading
July 17, 2024
Manchin Announces $4.7 Million For Mercer County Head Start Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,737,497 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Program in Mercer County. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety, and family well-being. “West Virginia’s children are the future of our … Continue Reading
July 16, 2024
Senate Armed Services Committee Passes Manchin, Rounds Military Personnel Confirmation And Restoration Act
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Committee’s passage of their Military Personnel Confirmation and Restoration Act, which was included as part of the Committee version of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bipartisan legislation would provide back pay for military officers whose promotions were delayed in the Senate and would make an adjustment … Continue Reading
July 15, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At Contractors Association Of West Virginia Annual Meeting
Charleston, WV - On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) attended and spoke at the Contractors Association of West Virginia Annual Meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Senator Manchin also received a lifetime achievement award recognizing his commitment to the West Virginia construction industry. “As professionals in the contractors industry, every day you do more with less and develop creative ways to resolve issues,” Senator Manchin said in part. “You build homes, schools, … Continue Reading
July 14, 2024
A Wakeup Call For America. Will We Answer It?
https://amend.senate.gov/content/press/item/ https://amend.senate.gov/content/press/item/ Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on yesterday’s political violence against former President Donald Trump and the increasingly toxic political environment in America. “Our nation stands at a critical moment in our history. I love my country and I cannot stand by and watch these events unfold without trying to use my voice. The horrible actions … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Introduces Resolution To Support Removing Pier Off Gaza Strip
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), introduced a resolution to express the Sense of the Senate that President Biden should terminate all operations of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip without unnecessarily invoking the War Powers Resolution. The Biden Administration announced earlier today they are in the process of removing the pier. “Efforts to direct this pier’s removal by … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities, Over $55 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 three bipartisan appropriations bills, which included the Fiscal Year 2025 Legislative Branch; Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the remaining nine funding bills, which will … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Introduces Resolution To Support Removing Pier Off Gaza Strip
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), introduced a resolution to express the Sense of the Senate that President Biden should terminate all operations of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip without unnecessarily invoking the War Powers Resolution. The Biden Administration announced earlier today they are in the process of removing the pier. “Efforts to direct this pier’s removal by … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Fiscal State Of The Nation Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) introduced the bipartisan Fiscal State of the Nation Act, which would provide lawmakers with the most current, nonpartisan data on the nation’s fiscal health so they can make informed, fiscally responsible and economically sound decisions. This commonsense legislation would require the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to appear before a joint session of Congress annually to report on the fiscal state of the … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Introduces Resolution To Support Removing Pier Off Gaza Strip
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), introduced a resolution to express the Sense of the Senate that President Biden should terminate all operations of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip without unnecessarily invoking the War Powers Resolution. The Biden Administration announced earlier today they are in the process of removing the pier. “Efforts to direct this pier’s removal by … Continue Reading
July 12, 2024
Manchin Announces $87.5 Million To Reconstruct Market Street Bridge In East Steubenville
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $87,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to reconstruct the Market Street Bridge in East Steubenville, West Virginia. The Market Street Bridge has been closed since December 2023 due to unsafe conditions and structural integrity. “This historic bridge constructed in 1905 has transported generations of West Virginians safely to … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
Manchin Announces $400k For Five West Virginia Fire Departments
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. This funding will support fire safety and emergency preparedness in New Cumberland, Lumberport, Bridgeport, Worthington and Marlinton. “For generations, our brave West Virginia firefighters have risked their lives … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
Manchin, Committee Consider Nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Interior
Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) held a hearing to consider the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Chairman Manchin highlighted the critical role the Deputy Secretary plays in overseeing responsible energy and minerals production on and conservation of our public lands. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin questioned Ms. Estenoz about the importance of strengthening … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
Senate Passes Manchin’s Bipartisan, Bicameral Federal Prison Oversight Act
Washington, DC -Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded the Senate passage of his bipartisan, bicameral Federal Prison Oversight Act. Senator Manchin cosponsored this legislation to create a new oversight structure to ensure greater transparency, safety, and accountability in federal correctional facilities. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed this commonsense legislation and it now heads to the President’s desk. “I’m pleased the Senate passed our bipartisan … Continue Reading
