Press Releases
Manchin Raises Serious Concerns About $3.5 Trillion Budget
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement raising concerns about the consequences of passing a $3.5 trillion budget. “Early this morning, I voted ‘YES’ on a procedural vote to move forward on the budget reconciliation process because I believe it is important to discuss the fiscal policy future of this country. However, I have serious concerns about the grave consequences facing West Virginians and every American family if Congress decides … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Manchin: New FCC Broadband Coverage Map Shows West Virginia's Lack Of Broadband Coverage
The new FCC interactive broadband coverage map can be found here Washington, DC - After years of urging from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new, interactive broadband coverage map that details the coverage reported by four major broadband providers. The new FCC map shows the significant lack of broadband coverage across West Virginia in comparison to coverage across the rest of the nation. Since 2016, Senator Manchin has pushed … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
EPA Responds To Manchin, Capito, McKinley Request To Address Lead Found In Clarksburg Drinking Water
The response from the EPA can be found here. Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) received a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on their request for the EPA to address the elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of homes served by the Clarksburg Water System. “The elevated levels of lead found in homes served by the Clarksburg drinking water system are concerning and … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senate Passes Manchin's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
To watch Senator Manchin deliver remarks on the Senate Floor click here West Virginia benefits from the bipartisan infrastructure bill can be found here Washington, DC - Today the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan infrastructure bill that will bring at least $3.8 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years. The legislation passed 69-30 and now heads to the … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senators’ Statement on Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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 U.S. Senate voted to approve the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a bipartisan vote of 69-30. The bill represents the largest investment in infrastructure in our nation’s history. “This vote is a … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senate Passes Manchin, Portman, Sinema Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Permitting Process in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Bipartisan Legislation Builds on Federal Permitting Improvement Act, or FAST-41, Which Became Law in 2015Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) applauded the Senate passage of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act which includes their bipartisan Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act, a bill to improve the federal permitting process for some of the largest infrastructure projects and build on efforts to update this … Continue Reading
August 06, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $629K For Marshall University To Support West Virginia Students Pursuing Higher Education
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $629,088 from the U.S. Department of Education to Marshall University for two Talent Search programs. These programs encourage and support West Virginians from disadvantaged backgrounds earn degrees in higher education.“Every West Virginian should have the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background. The Talent … Continue Reading
August 06, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia’s Severe Storm Recovery Efforts
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,016,923 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The funding will be used to support disaster-relief employment for eligible individuals to assist with cleanup after severe storms in February and March caused flooding and extensive waterway damage in southwestern areas of West Virginia.“The heavy rain and snow storms in … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $640,000 for Projects 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 $640,201 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for two projects at West Virginia University (WVU). Specifically, $590,201 of this funding will be appropriated towards late-onset Alzheimer’s disease research, while the remaining $50,000 in funding will support genetic services in Appalachia. “West Virginia … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin Urges The Federal Reserve To Address Threat of Inflation: Don't Overheat Our Economy
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee to immediately reassess America’s stance of monetary policy and begin to taper the Fed’s ongoing stimulus in order to avoid saddling Americans with inflation taxes and overheating our economy. Senator Manchin said in part, “The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) actions in response to the abrupt economic downturn in the spring of 2020 were instrumental to our … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.8 Million For West Virginia Head Start Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,871,040 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across West Virginia. “Investing in education at an early age creates the building blocks for success and benefits all of West Virginia. As a long-time supporter of Head Start programs, I am pleased HHS is investing in three … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin Statement On The Death Of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of Richard Trumka, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). “I am heartbroken to learn of the death of my dear friend Richard Trumka. Rich’s story is the American story - he was the son and grandson of Italian and Polish immigrants and began his career mining coal. He never forgot where he came from. He dedicated the rest of his … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin: 10 Days 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) urged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Special Enrollment Period that ends in 10 days, on August 15th, 2021. Since the beginning of the year, more than 19,000 West Virginians have signed up for healthcare coverage under the ACA. “The Affordable Care Act … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For WVU College Of Law To Assist Low-Income Taxpayers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $100,000 grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for West Virginia University’s (WVU) College of Law as part of its selection for the 2021 Supplemental Application Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program. The IRS’s LITC supplemental application expands coverage to states without a clinic, giving priority to qualified organizations … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $516K For West Virginia Higher Education During COVID-19 Recovery
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $516,791 from the U.S. Department of Education to three higher education institutions across West Virginia. This funding is allocated through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - FIPSE Competitive Program and will be used to prevent, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the new school year quickly approaches, we must … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin Announces $3.2 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,259,485 from the American Rescue Plan for 10 West Virginia airports. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide economic relief and increase safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The American Rescue Plan continues to provide critical relief to the Mountain State. This American Rescue Plan funding will help West … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In Appropriations Bills
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured West Virginia priorities in the three appropriations bills, Agriculture, Energy and Water, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “Today the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed three bills that include numerous West Virginia priorities,” said Senator Manchin. “I fought hard to include amendments and earmarks for our state priorities including funding to … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $6.6 Million For Overdose 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 $6,653,952 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Violence and Injury Prevention Program: Overdose Data to Action program through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The Overdose Data to Action program helps collect data to better prevent and respond to overdose deaths in West … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin: $200 Million For Corridor H Included In Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
Senator Manchin’s Finish the ADHS Act, included in the Bipartisan infrastructure agreement, dedicates nearly $200 million for Corridor H Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced the inclusion of their bipartisan, bicameral Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Act in the bipartisan infrastructure agreement negotiated by 22 bipartisan Senators. For the first time since 2012, the bipartisan infrastructure agreement … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin, Collins, Vela, Katko Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Home Meals Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and John Katko (R-NY-24) reintroduced the Helping Our Most Elderly (HOME) Secure Meals Act, which would purchase, customize and repair vehicles that provide meals to older Americans. Nearly nine out of ten local senior nutrition programs report there was unmet need for home-delivered meals in their community. To reach seniors in need, these program rely on … Continue Reading
