Press Releases
Manchin: Grim Milestone of 100,000 Overdose Deaths In a Year Requires Immediate Action to Address Devastating Drug Epidemic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged immediate action to address the drastic increase in overdose related deaths in the last year. From April 2020 to April 2021, provisional data shows that more than 100,000 Americans and 1,607 West Virginians died from drug related overdoses, the highest number ever recorded over a 12-month period. West Virginia continues to have the highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, with 90 deaths per 100,000 people, … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $406K To Expand Telehealth Services At FamilyCare Health Center in Putnam County
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $406,896 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to the FamilyCare Health Center in Scott Depot, West Virginia to expand telehealth services. This funding will be used to purchase laptops and video conferencing software, as well as improve the network and network security to provide high quality medical services to West Virginians. … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Senator's Statement on Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Being Signed into Law
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law. The law represents the largest investment in infrastructure in our nation’s history. “Today’s signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Manchin Joins President Biden, Bipartisan Senators To Sign Infrastructure Bill Into Law
West Virginia benefits from the bipartisan infrastructure bill can be found here Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined President Biden and a group of bipartisan, bicameral Members of Congress at the White House for the signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years. “Today, I was honored to join President Biden and my bipartisan, bicameral … Continue Reading
November 12, 2021
Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Association Of Optometric Physicians Annual Convention
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) addressed optometrists from across the state at the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians Annual Congress, which was held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Senator Manchin thanked West Virginia’s optometrists for the critical healthcare services they provide to West Virginians and reiterated the importance of passing his bipartisan Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act. The DOC Access Act would … Continue Reading
November 12, 2021
Manchin Opposes Nomination Of Dr. Robert Califf For FDA Commissioner
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to serve as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. “Dr. Califf’s nomination makes no sense as the opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc on families across this country with no end in sight. 2020 was the deadliest year on record for drug related overdose deaths with 1,386 West Virginians and nearly 95,000 Americans dying from a drug related … Continue Reading
November 11, 2021
Manchin Honors Veterans At Toyota West Virginia Event, Attends US-35 Ribbon Cutting
Buffalo, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) honored West Virginia Veterans at the Toyota West Virginia commemoration event in Buffalo, West Virginia. The commemoration honored brave Veterans and their sacrifices for our great nation through three donations to local Veterans organizations. Senator Manchin also attended the US-35 ribbon cutting ceremony.“Every year on Veterans Day, I’m honored to pay tribute to our Veterans who gave so much to protect our nation and to our Gold … Continue Reading
November 10, 2021
Manchin: American Rescue Plans Delivers Another $16 Million To Expand Broadband Access Through West Virginia Schools, Libraries
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced another $16,072,811 from the American Rescue Plan for 13 West Virginia schools, school districts, libraries and other education organizations as part of the third and fourth rounds of the Emergency Connectivity Fund. This funding is distributed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help schools and libraries purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections … Continue Reading
November 09, 2021
Manchin, Capito Visit US Cellular 5G Wireless Pilot Site in Kingwood, West Virginia
To view photos of the visit, please click here Kingwood, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) visited the new US Cellular 5G wireless tower pilot site in Kingwood, West Virginia. The site deploys new mmWave 5G technology that can deliver speeds in excess of 800 mbps download and 60 mbps upload to a home or business while also enabling 5G mobile broadband for the surrounding area. US Cellular’s 5G wireless tower pilot in Kingwood is unique in … Continue Reading
November 09, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $113K To Boost Economic Development in Boone County
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $113,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to The Conservation Fund to support the city of Madison and Boone County in developing an outdoor recreational economy. The funding is part of the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge and will be used to create a Resource and Recreation Action Plan to … Continue Reading
November 06, 2021
Manchin Statement On The Passing Of Former West Virginia House Speaker Bob Kiss
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of former West Virginia Speaker of the House, Bob Kiss. “Gayle and I are incredibly saddened by the death of former West Virginia Speaker of the House Bob Kiss. Bob and I worked together during our time in the state legislature and during my tenure as Governor. Bob exemplified the best of West Virginia and was dedicated to making the state the best it could be. After nearly two … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
Manchin Praises House Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) praised the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years. The Senate passed the legislation in August. “West Virginia has 1,545 bridges and more than 3,200 miles of highway in poor condition and 32 percent of trains and other transit vehicles in the state are past useful … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $8.3 Million For Prevention, Control Of Infectious Diseases In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,338,272 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases.“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the importance of prevention and control measures for infectious diseases and any other public health threat … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1 Million To Support West Virginia Farmers, Food Banks
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three projects totaling $1,165,965 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support farmers and ranchers in West Virginia as well, as food banks across the state. “West Virginia farmers and ranchers work hard to provide food for West Virginians and support our economy. I am pleased USDA is investing in programs to provide training and … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
ICYMI: Manchin Secures $6.9 Million To Support West Virginia Priorities
Charleston, WV -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $6,936,461 in funding for West Virginia in the past two weeks. Senator Manchin announced awards, ranging from regional airport support to youth substance use prevention and more. More details on the awards are listed below. · $4,521,554 from the American Rescue Plan for West Virginia airports: Senator Manchin announced funding distributed through the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading
November 04, 2021
Manchin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Resolution To Designate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) led 14 Senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2021 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4 million students experiencing homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year. In West Virginia, more than 9,500 students were identified as … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Manchin Announces American Rescue Plan Funding For West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $24,656 from the American Rescue Plan to West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Matewan. The funding is allocated through the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) and will support the museum as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The American Rescue Plan continues to be a lifeline for many museums struggling to keep their doors open and serve their community due … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Manchin Announces Bipartisan Compromise On John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a bipartisan compromise on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bipartisan compromise was agreed to in order to gain support on both sides of the aisle while staying true to the same bipartisan blueprint followed by Congress in each of the five times it has previously enacted legislation to update and reauthorize the Voting Rights Act of … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Applaud Senate Passage of Bill To Improve Transparency at VA Medical Centers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today applauded the Senate passage of legislation Tuesday evening that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to Congress a report on the use of security cameras in VA medical centers. The Senate-approved bill, which passed the House earlier this year, is sponsored by Representatives David McKinley (W.Va.-01), Alex Mooney (W.Va.-02), and Carol Miler (W.Va.-03), is companion … Continue Reading
November 02, 2021
Manchin Announces Service Academy Nominations
Recommends 36 students from across West Virginia Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today that he will nominate 36 West Virginia students from 15 counties to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. This year, Senator Manchin is providing letters of recommendation to students who are seeking … Continue Reading
