Press Releases
Manchin To Biden: Nominate An FDA Commissioner Suited To Address Our Public Health Challenges Immediately
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged President Biden to nominate a permanent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. Senator Manchin highlighted the need for acceptable permanent leadership to ensure Americans are protected from harmful drugs and that scientific recommendations are considered when approving new medications. The Senator said in part, “I write today concerning the lack of permanent leadership at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $963,500 for the Arts 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 $963,500 for West Virginia through the National Endowment for the Arts annual appropriations. This funding will support arts and music programs across the state and assist the West Virginia Division of Arts, Culture, and History with its statewide activities. “West Virginia has a vibrant culture of arts and music, and our entire state is … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Manchin Statement On Beaudreau Confirmation
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tommy P. Beaudreau to be the Deputy Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 88-9. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after voting to confirm Mr. Beaudreau. “I'm pleased to join my Senate colleagues in voting to confirm Mr. Beaudreau to be our next Deputy Secretary of the Interior. During his confirmation hearing, he clearly … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Manchin Calls For Increased Law Enforcement Funding To Prevent and Address Crime
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 48 bipartisan Senators in calling for full funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program. The Byrne JAG program is the leading source of criminal justice funding for state, local and tribal governments and provides support for a range of programs related to crime prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, mental and behavioral health and corrections. Some of the newest programs funded by Byrne JAG are aimed … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Manchin Statement On Supreme Court Decision To Uphold ACA
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the 7-2 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Today’s decision from the Supreme Court yet again affirms the legality of the Affordable Care Act ensuring millions of Americans and more than 700,000 West Virginians with preexisting conditions can keep their healthcare coverage. This is the third time the Supreme Court has considered the … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Manchin Applauds Mitsubishi Expansion At North Central Regional Airport Business Park
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded Mitsubishi’s expansion of their West Virginia Service Center at the North Central Regional Airport Aerotech Business Park. The expansion includes an investment of $20 million and will add 100,000 square feet to the Mitsubishi hangars. Construction of the Aerotech Business Park is estimated to create more than 1,000 jobs and double the annual economic impact of the airport to over $2 billion. “Mitsubishi’s expansion at the … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Manchin Secures Language To Evaluate Ways To Restore Cardinal Train Daily Service Through West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured language in the Surface Transportation Investment Act to authorize a study to evaluate ways Amtrak would restore the Cardinal daily service, which passes through West Virginia, connecting key communities and landmarks like the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, the State Capitol in Charleston, and Marshall University in Huntington. The Cardinal line is the only train with an Amtrak stop within a National Park - the New … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin Questions NASA Administrator On Funding For Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility, Increasing Diversity Within NASA
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science (CSJ) hearing.Senator Manchin highlighted the invaluable contributions West Virginians, like Katherine Johnson, have made to NASA’s biggest achievements and advocated for funding for the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $422K For West Virginia Primary Care And Maternal Health Training Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $422,173 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the West Virginia University Research Corporation for the Primary Care Training and Enhancement-Community Prevention and Maternal Health program. This program provides training to primary care physicians working in either maternal healthcare clinical services or … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin, Capito Urge SBA To Speed Up Relief For Struggling Live Venues
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 54 bipartisan Senators in urging Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman to quickly distribute the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program funding to struggling live entertainment venues. This program was created over six months ago in order to support our struggling venues, but the program funding hasn’t made it to the businesses in need. The Senators said in part, “The … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $2 Million for Black Lung Clinics Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,064,465 in funding for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for the Black Lung Clinics Program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “West Virginia’s brave miners risk their lives and health every day to power our great nation, and they rely on Black Lung Clinics for medical assistance … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin: Two Months Left For West Virginians To Apply For Health Insurance During ACA Open Enrollment Period
West Virginians interested in applying can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded and encouraged West Virginians to apply for health insurance coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Special Enrollment Period that ends August 15th, 2021. “Every West Virginian deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, and the American Rescue Plan has helped make this a reality by increasing premium … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin, Barrasso Stress To Biden The Need For Innovative, Proactive Forest Management Policies To Reduce Wildire, Adapt To A Changing Climate
Senators’ bipartisan letter comes amid the recent rise in devastating wildfires that have caused Western forests to become major carbon emittersWashington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, sent a letter to President Biden urging him to implement proactive forest management policies to reduce the occurrence of deadly wildfires, increase carbon storage, … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin Announces $5.4 Million From The American Rescue Plan For West Virginia Rural Health Clinics
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced West Virginia is receiving $5,400,000 from the American Rescue Plan for 54 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the state. The awards are distributed through the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and will expand COVID-19 testing and mitigation efforts. “West Virginia’s RHCs provide quality, affordable healthcare to West Virginians living in rural communities across our state, all while operating on … Continue Reading
June 15, 2021
Manchin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Improve Efficiency, Reduce Carbon Footprint Of Buildings
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Investing in New Strategies for Upgrading Lower Attaining Efficiency (INSULATE) Buildings Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide grants to states and territories, through the State Energy Program, to establish revolving loan funds for energy audits and efficiency upgrades, giving businesses and homeowners the resources they … Continue Reading
June 14, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $5.1 Million For West Virginia Public Health And Emergency Preparedness
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,108,582 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to support and improve West Virginia’s response to public health emergencies. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for West Virginia to be prepared for any public health crisis that tests our … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin, Moran, Cassidy, Collins, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan VA Provider Accountability Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan VA Provider Accountability Act to address the 2019 GAO Report which found the VA must take action to ensure its healthcare providers have the appropriate qualifications and clinical abilities to deliver safe, high quality care to Veterans.“West Virginia Veterans have experienced firsthand the impacts of the VA not properly … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $236K For Innovative Energy Sector Research At West Virginia University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $236,903 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an energy sector research project through the West Virginia University Research Corporation. This project studies the conversion of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, to value-added fuels and chemicals. This project also works directly with elementary and high schools through … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Manchin Announces More Than $2 Million From American Rescue Plan For Housing Assistance In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $2,066,772 in Emergency Housing Vouchers to public housing authorities in West Virginia. The awards are funded through the American Rescue Plan and distributed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “The economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many West Virginians experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The American Rescue Plan is helping West Virginians who … Continue Reading
June 10, 2021
Manchin Statement On VA Under Secretary Dr. Stone Stepping Down
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the announcement that Dr. Stone, Acting Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is stepping down from his position. “Dr. Stone’s decision to step down is a step in the right direction for our West Virginia Veterans and their loved ones who have been impacted by the top-down failures in leadership that resulted in the deaths … Continue Reading
