Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce NASA Award to West Virginia University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a total of $100,000 from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. This funding is designed to fast-track research and development applicable to NASA’s mission priorities though their Rapid Response Research (R3) collaborative. “West Virginia has a long … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
West Virginia Delegation Supports Dr. Clay Marsh's Nomination to Serve on National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Carol Miller (WV-3) announced their support for Dr. Clay Marsh’s nomination to serve on the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (NACHRQ).“As members of West Virginia’s Congressional Delegation, we write in strong support of Dr. Clay Marsh’s nomination to the National Advisory Council for Healthcare … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin Announces $658K From American Rescue Plan to Support Higher Education Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $658,063 from the American Rescue Plan for the New River Community and Technical College, Alderson Broaddus University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This funding is through the U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and will support students and institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, West … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin: New Three-Digit National Suicide and Crisis Hotline Launched Nationwide on July 16th
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced as of July 16, 2022, West Virginians and Americans nationwide who are experiencing mental health, substance use or suicide crises can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org and be connected to trained crisis counselors. The trained crisis counselors are prepared to assist anyone experiencing a mental health emergency and the lifeline will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Veterans experiencing a mental … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin Announces $4.6 Million from American Rescue Plan to Support Tourism Industry in Morgantown
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,681,270 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Mylan Park Foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia. The funding was made available through the American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program and will support construction of the new Mylan Park Regional BMX facility for … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $375K for Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention 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 $375,000 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for three West Virginia organizations to help address and prevent youth substance use disorder. This funding is from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, which provides resources to community coalitions across the country to support local strategies to prevent … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
ICYMI: Manchin Discusses Most Recent Reconciliation Negotiations
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined West Virginia radio host Hoppy Kercheval to discuss the most recent reconciliation negotiations. To listen to the interview in full, click … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Honor Hershel "Woody" Williams with Lying in Honor Ceremony, World War II Monument Wreath Laying
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) honored Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, during the lying in honor ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The Senators also honored Woody Williams with a wreath laying ceremony at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Woody Williams is the seventh American and first West Virginian to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.“Today, Woody Williams … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Manchin, Casey, Brown, Kaine, Warner Reintroduce Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to ensure miners who have suffered from Black Lung disease and their survivors can access the benefits they need and deserve. The legislation improves the existing Black Lung Benefits Program for miners and their survivors by increasing access to legal representation, protecting financial … Continue Reading
July 13, 2022
Manchin Announces $165K to Support American Red Cross in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region will receive $165,000 to support the purchase of four new blood services vehicles. The funding is made possible by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request secured by Senator Manchin and is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).“The … Continue Reading
July 13, 2022
Manchin Statement on 9.1% Inflation Rate
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics published their monthly Consumer Price Index Report indicating consumer inflation has risen to 9.1%, the largest 12-month increase since 1981. “Today’s inflation data illustrates the pain families across the country are feeling as costs continue to rise at a historic rate. 9.1% is cause for serious concern. Items like chicken, eggs and lunchmeat have increased to … Continue Reading
July 13, 2022
Manchin Speaks on Hershel "Woody" Williams' Life and Legacy
Washington, DC - This evening, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor on the life and legacy of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Senator Manchin’s speech can be watched in full here. Senator Manchin’s remarks as prepared: M. President, I rise today to speak on the life and legacy of my dear friend, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, West Virginian and one of the last of the Greatest … Continue Reading
July 12, 2022
Manchin Announces More Than $99 Million to Provide Meals for West Virginia Children
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an estimated $99,814,480 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to provide a payment of $391 for approximately 255,280 West Virginia children to access healthy food and meals through the summer months. The funding is provided through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program and was made available in part by the American … Continue Reading
July 12, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.8 Million for COVID-19 Relief Reimbursement
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,868,053 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 the purchase of personal protective equipment and … Continue Reading
July 12, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $399K for Medical Research Projects at Marshall University, 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 $399,650 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for substance use research at Marshall University and cancer treatment research at West Virginia University (WVU). “Marshall University and West Virginia University are leaders in numerous academic fields, including vital medical research. I’m pleased HHS is investing in this … Continue Reading
July 11, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $15 Million for New Terminal Building at North Central West Virginia Airport
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $15,000,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminal Program for the North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Harrison County. The funding was made possible through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will support the construction of a new terminal building to ensure safe and smooth … Continue Reading
July 08, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Support Economic Redevelopment and Revitalization
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced several grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). These investments, which total $412,509, will support economic redevelopment and revitalization in the region by increasing job opportunities and attracting investment.“Investing in our … Continue Reading
July 08, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Preston Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Preston Memorial Hospital will receive $580,000 through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Funded Project Award. This funding was made available through a Congressionally Directed Spending request from both Senators Manchin and Capito.“The Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital provides affordable, quality … Continue Reading
July 07, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.6 Million in NSF Funding for WVU
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,625,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support two projects at West Virginia University (WVU). Specifically, this funding will support projects that work to advance knowledge in the field of chemical synthesis and study how the nervous system integrates sensory-motor information.“The National Science Foundation continues … Continue Reading
July 07, 2022
Manchin Announces $1.9 Million for Community Health Systems in Beckley
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,920,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Community Health Systems in Beckley, West Virginia. This funding comes in part from the American Rescue Plan and will support family medicine training and residency programs to meet the needs of rural communities in West Virginia. “The COVID-19 … Continue Reading
