Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Help At-Risk Workers Overcome Barriers to Employment
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $100,000 to Workforce West Virginia to expand their fidelity bonding program. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and will be used to support employers that hire workers considered "at risk" due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as those in recovery for substance abuse. "Many West … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.5 Million For Economic Development Project In Barboursville
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the Pea Ridge Public Service District in Barboursville will receive $2.5 million from the U.S Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). This award will be matched with $975,000 in local funds and will extend public sanitary services to local businesses in the area. This project will allow for future economic growth, create … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
Manchin Announces All Health Centers In West Virginia Eligible To Order Vaccine Doses
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that all Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded health centers and look-alike health centers in West Virginia have been invited to participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Program, which allows the 31 health centers in West Virginia to order COVID-19 vaccine doses directly from the federal government, increasing West Virginia's overall dose allocation. Additionally, West Virginia will receive an increase of 2,340 … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Manchin Bill To Expand '529' Education Savings Accounts Uses To Include Vocational, Technical Training
Charleston, WV- U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to expand eligible uses of the '529' tax-advantaged education savings program to include state, federal, or industry recognized training or credentialing programs. Currently, the '529' education savings program only allows workers and families to use these accounts to pay for college, university, and vocational school expenses. This legislation would not create any new tax incentives but would expand the … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.3 Million For Affordable Housing 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 three awards totaling $3,302,454 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The awards aim to create and provide quality, affordable housing and address homelessness across West Virginia. "Many of our fellow West Virginians are currently experiencing homelessness, including children and families, and the COVID-19 pandemic has … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System 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 $160,020 for a Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding was made available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will provide resources that reduce health problems among mothers and babies. "The Pregnancy Risk Assessment … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin Calls On FCC To Include State, Local Input In Broadband Buildout
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 17 Senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that state, local and tribal governments are included in efforts to update nationwide broadband maps. The Senators said in part, "As the FCC considers how to best design a new broadband mapping data collection system, we strongly urge you to incorporate the voices of state, local and tribal governments and provide them with an opportunity to meaningfully … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin, Burr Lead Resolution Designating April 5th As Gold Star Wives Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) led a resolution to designate today, April 5, 2021, as Gold Star Wives Day to honor members of the Gold Star Wives of America. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent. "America will never be able to repay our brave patriots and their families who have paid the ultimate price to protect their fellow Americans. Gold Star families and spouses have sacrificed so much for their country, and I can … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin Submits Congressional Inquiry On Kanawha County HIV Rates
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) submitted a Congressional inquiry on behalf of the Kanawha County Commission regarding the HIV rates in Kanawha County. The Senator said in part, "Please see the attached correspondence from the Kanawha County Commission regarding their concerns about alarming HIV statistics. As requested by the Kanawha County Commission, I am submitting a formal congressional inquiry for your prompt response. Given the pressing public health nature of … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Manchin Statement On 11th Anniversary Of Upper Big Branch Disaster
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on the upcoming 11th anniversary of the tragedy that killed 29 miners at the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine disaster in Whitesville, West Virginia. "Eleven years ago, West Virginia suffered an immeasurable loss when 29 brave West Virginia coal miners were killed in the UBB mine disaster. Not a day goes by that I don't think of those lost that day; I will never forget. My heart goes out to every West Virginian who … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Manchin, Cuellar Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
Laredo, TX - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) visited the U.S.-Mexico border. Senator Manchin and Congressman Cuellar participated in a helicopter and boat tour of the U.S.-Mexico border with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), visited the World Trade Bridge, Laredo's port of entry, to meet with officials from CBP and the City of Laredo to discuss cross border international trade, and visited the Holding Institute to meet with migrant families and … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce ARC INSPIRE Program Award Recipients 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 $2,019,652 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the inaugural recipients of their INSPIRE (INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems) initiative. This initiative focuses on creating or expanding a local recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry. "The ARC continues to be a great partner for … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.9 Million in Pandemic Relief from FEMA
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,965,457 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will support West Virginia's continued relief efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. "For over a year, our frontline workers have gone above and beyond … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $800K For WVU Research Project, STEM Engagement 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 $800,805 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a research project through the West Virginia University Research Corporation. The research will combine research and education by recruiting underrepresented students in STEM fields for research and creating lesson plans for high school biology students in rural schools where students will … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin: West Virginia Receiving Another Increase In Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), received an update on the weekly increase in COVID-19 vaccine allocation for West Virginia. West Virginia will receive a total increase of 1,600 Moderna vaccine doses and an increase of 16,800 Johnson & Johnson doses. "As national COVID-19 vaccine production increases, West Virginia continues to see increases in our state's dose allocation. Due to the continued dose increases, West Virginia is now able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin Applauds FCC Decision To Launch Second Round Of COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to launch the second round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program which provides $249.95 million to support telehealth services through healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January, Senator Manchin led a bipartisan letter to the FCC asking the agency to prioritize small, rural healthcare providers that were left out of the first round of funding. "I'm thrilled … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Manchin, Burr Lead Resolution Designating March 29th As Vietnam Veterans Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) led a resolution to designate today, March 29, 2021, as Vietnam Veterans Day to recognize the sacrifice and service of Vietnam Veterans across the nation. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent. "West Virginia is one of the most patriotic states in the country and we know all too well the sacrifices that come with protecting our country," said Senator Manchin. "West Virginia has more names on … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Manchin Announces West Virginia Health Centers Will Receive More Than $82 Million From American Rescue Plan
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $82,842,125 in funding from the latest COVID-19 relief package to support 28 health centers across West Virginia. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin distributing the awards in April. "Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia healthcare providers and health centers have gone above and beyond to provide care for their fellow West Virginians. I'm thrilled that the HHS will begin administering … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Manchin Launches Web Page, Interactive Map Highlighting American Rescue Plan Funding For West Virginia
New web page can be accessed at www.manchin.senate.gov/arp Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) launched a new web page to highlight the more than $4 billion in funding West Virginia will be receiving through the latest COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan. The web page also provides guidance to state and local leaders on how this funding may be used to help communities kill COVID-19 and fund infrastructure projects, and a map of estimated recovery funding for each … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Manchin, Hassan: New FDA Leadership Must Do More To Address Opioid Epidemic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led seven Senators in calling on President Joe Biden to bring in new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership to address the growing opioid epidemic that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators Manchin and Hassan were joined by Senators Angus King (I-ME), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Ed Markey (D-MA).The Senators said in part, “Today … Continue Reading
