Press Releases
ICYMI: Manchin: Because of the IRA We Are Producing Fossil Fuels at Record Levels
Charleston, WV - On Friday, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Because of the Inflation Reduction Act, we are producing fossil fuels at record levels. Annual natural-gas production hit nearly 36 trillion cubic feet last year and is expected to exceed 37 trillion in 2023. We are on track to produce more than 4.6 billion barrels of oil in 2023, the highest annual production ever. In West … Continue Reading
September 22, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Health
Charleston, WV —U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the ENR Committee, introduced the Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and improve forest health. “Our country has seen devastating wildfires that have affected countless communities and people across the nation. That is why I am proud to cosponsor the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Resolution Establishing National Warrior Call Day
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day, which encourages Americans across the country to reach out to those who have served or are currently serving to remind them they are not alone and connect them with mental health resources if needed. Our nation’s Veterans continue to die from suicide at significantly higher rates — 57% — than those who have not served; it is the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Manchin, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clear Mining Schools Act of 2023 and Other Pending Legislation
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending legislation. The Committee considered 21 public lands, recreation and energy bills that were all passed out of the Committee by a voice vote, including Chairman Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan Mining Schools Act of 2023. During his opening remarks, Chairman Manchin commented on the Mining Schools Act of 2023. “I want to briefly acknowledge the Mining Schools Act which … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
Manchin Announces $7.4 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced seven West Virginia organizations will receive $7,410,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and strengthen health services for West Virginians. These federal awards are seven of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m proud to have … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Manchin, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Urging NATO Allies to Meet Defense Spending Pledge
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced a resolution urging all member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to apply a minimum of 2% of their gross domestic product (GDP) towards defense spending. “To effectively confront the vast range of security risks we face—including those from Russia and China, as well as global cyberattacks—our NATO allies must fully meet their defense spending commitments. Peace and stability do not come … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Resolution Dedicating September As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) bipartisan resolution to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy; in 2023, an estimated 9,910 children under the age of 14 will be diagnosed with cancer and about 1,040 will die of … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $10.4 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three West Virginia organizations will receive $10,434,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for five projects to expand and strengthen health services for all West Virginians. These federal awards are five of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $11.9 Million for Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $11,977,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for four West Virginia projects. The funding will upgrade and improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the state. “The Appalachian Regional Commission continues to be a strong partner in revitalizing and strengthening our communities, and these investments are great news for the Mountain State. … Continue Reading
September 20, 2023
Manchin Questions FCC on Protecting Our Communications Network from Adversaries and Expanding Broadband in West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on the importance of the Rip and Replace Program, which strengthens our national security by helping American communication providers remove vulnerable equipment produced by Huawei and ZTE to protect our networks from foreign adversaries. Senator … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
Manchin Announces $500K to Support West Virginia Pipeline Safety, Emergency Preparedness
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management. The funding will support pipeline safety and emergency response preparedness across the state. “Ensuring the safety of our pipelines is … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.7 Million for Four West Virginia Research Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,734,085 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for four research projects at West Virginia University and Marshall University. The funding will support vital research into magnetic materials, the disruption of opioid supply chains, aerosol jet printing and educational strategies for introductory physics courses. “I’m pleased the National Science Foundation is … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
Manchin Congratulates the 2023 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated Jayenne Elementary School in Fairmont, Ritchie Elementary School in Wheeling and Sherman Elementary School in Comfort for being recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since its creation in 1982, the Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
Manchin Announces $19.2 Million to Strengthen Health Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced nine West Virginia organizations will receive $19,280,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support hospitals and health centers across the state in providing quality health services for all West Virginians. These federal awards are nine of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
Manchin, Capito, Miller, Mooney Urge CMS to Adopt Treat-in-Place Model in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to consider a “treat-in-place” model to address the workforce challenges faced by West Virginia hospitals and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. “This would be a major step forward in advancing an improved model that better … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
Manchin, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023 to stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in American courts. “Foreign actors such as China and Russia use third-party litigation funding to support targeted lawsuits in the United States, undermining our economic and national security. This legislation would provide a commonsense strategy to protect our legal … Continue Reading
September 15, 2023
Manchin Announces $5.9 Million for Rural Workforce Development Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,939,156 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), for Connec Train Corp., Coalfield Development Corp., Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and West Virginia University. The funding is made possible through the DOL Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities initiative and will provide career training and … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Manchin Works to Protect Veterans’ Access to Emergency Care
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, raised concerns to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough about proposed changes that would alter the rates the VA pays for emergency medical transportation, such as ambulances or air transport, and jeopardize access to healthcare, particularly in rural or hard to reach areas. “Over the last few months, healthcare professionals and their associations … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $8 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,020,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically support improving mental health services, expanding access to substance use disorder treatment services and bolstering food safety systems statewide. “Every West Virginian deserves access to quality, affordable health … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.9 Million to Reduce Violent Crime Across West Virginia, Support Huntington Community Reentry Program
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,976,364 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services and the City of Huntington. The funding will help communities across West Virginia combat violent crimes against women, as well as bolster community reentry strategies and services for people in Huntington who have been involved in the criminal justice system. “I’m … Continue Reading
