Press Releases
Manchin Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Broadband Access in Wayne County
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,551,200 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) program to the Wayne County Commission. This funding will support the first phase of the Wayne County Broadband Development Project, which will deploy 16.8 miles of broadband fiber, bringing Internet to 796 households and 191 businesses in … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Manchin Questions Veterans Affairs Nominee on West Virginia Rural Broadband Expansion, Employee Recruitment and Retention
Video of Senator Manchin during Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned Kurt DelBene, nominee for Assistant for Information and Technology of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Senator Manchin questioned Mr. DelBene on how the VA can support broadband expansion in West Virginia and the recruitment and retention of skilled … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Manchin, Capito Urge Senate To Delay Medicare Payment Cuts To Help West Virginia Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 24 bipartisan Senators in urging Senate Leadership to continue the Medicare payment cut moratorium and extend the 2021 Medicare physician payment adjustment. These adjustments are set to expire at the end of the year, leaving West Virginia’s healthcare providers, who continue to rely on Medicare payments to stay afloat and provide quality care to West Virginians, facing a 5.75% total reduction in … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin Bill To Overturn Private Business Vaccine Mandate Gets Bipartisan Senate Vote
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the bipartisan vote on his bill to overturn the federal government vaccine mandate for private businesses. “I have always supported a vaccine mandate for federal employees and the military because maintaining the essential services and military readiness the federal government provides is a matter of national importance. However, I do not support any government vaccine mandate for private … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin Questions Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Nominee Admiral Grady During Armed Services Committee Hearing
Video of Senator Manchin during Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned Admiral Christopher Grady, the nominee to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senator Manchin questioned Admiral Grady on military training opportunities in West Virginia, capacities of the U.S. Cyber … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.3 Million For Raleigh County 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 $1,368,673 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Raleigh County Community Action Association for Head Start programs. “Investing in our children’s education at a young age provides the building blocks for success. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and longtime Head Start advocate, I am proud to … Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For West Virginia Veterans Legacy Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $57,272 to the West Virginia Humanities Council from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration to support a Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) contract. This funding will engage students in researching veterans interred at West Virginia and Grafton National Cemeteries.“I always say West Virginia is one of the most … Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $845K To Improve Energy Efficiency, Resiliency in West Virginia Rural Communities
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $845,519 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to 18 West Virginia businesses and organizations to improve energy efficiency and resiliency in rural communities across West Virginia. These awards are from the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which works to support agricultural producers and small rural businesses through … Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm Jessica Rosenworcel To Lead Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote to confirm Jessica Rosenworcel as the first permanent female Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair. Jessica Rosenworcel was confirmed with a strong bipartisan vote of 68-31. “Today, I voted to confirm Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission. I’ve worked with Jessica Rosenworcel for years to bring reliable, affordable broadband access to every West … Continue Reading
December 03, 2021
ICYMI: Manchin Secures $132.9 Million To Support West Virginia Priorities
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $132,909,693 in funding for West Virginia in the past two weeks. Senator Manchin announced awards ranging from rural healthcare to storm damage recovery. More details on the awards are listed below. $123,905,029 from American Rescue Plan to support 440 West Virginia rural healthcare providers: Senator Manchin announced $123,905,029 to support 440 West Virginia … Continue Reading
December 03, 2021
Manchin: West Virginians Have Five Days Left To Enroll, Adjust Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment Period
West Virginians interested in enrolling or making changes to their existing plan can visit Medicare.gov Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded and encouraged eligible West Virginians to enroll in Medicare health and prescription drug plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which ends December 7, 2021. During the Medicare Open Enrollment period, West Virginians can review their coverage options and make changes to their healthcare or prescription drug … Continue Reading
December 03, 2021
West Virginia To Receive More Than $83 Million in State Revolving Funds For Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Funding from bipartisan infrastructure law Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced West Virginia will receive $83,211,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in state revolving funds (SRFs) for water and wastewater infrastructure. “Ensuring that every West Virginian has access to safe, clean drinking water has always been one of my top priorities. Now, after months of dedicated effort from both sides of the aisle, … Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Manchin Votes To Prevent Government Shutdown
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to prevent a government shutdown and fund the federal government through February 18th, 2022 through a continuing resolution. “In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the new Omicron variant emerges, I will not vote to shut down the government for purely political reasons. There is too much at stake for the American people. But let me be clear, I do not support any government vaccine mandate on … Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.6 Million To Establish Medical Training Facility, Create Jobs In Keyser, West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced a $2,600,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance grant to Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia. This funding was made available through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), and will support the … Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Manchin Announces $250K From American Rescue Plan To Support Tamarack Foundation For The Arts
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $250,000 from the American Rescue Plan for the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts in Charleston. This funding is distributed through the National Endowment for the Arts and will help the arts and cultural sector in West Virginia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts is a cherished institution working to support artists in the Mountain State. … Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $466K To Support Local Food Program, Improve Health Outcomes In Mingo County
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $466,509 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to the Williamson Health and Wellness Center local food program. This program will work to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, expand nutritional knowledge and improve health measures for high-need individuals in Mingo County. … Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Manchin Questions Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough On Restoring VA Accountability During Committee Hearing
Video of Senator Manchin during Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), during the SVAC committee hearing on steps the VA is taking to regain Veterans’ trust and restore accountability at facilities. For years, Senator Manchin has fought to hold the VA and leadership accountable for their … Continue Reading
November 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Storm Damage Recovery Efforts In Four WV Counties
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced a total of $1,236,867 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Cabell, Kanawha, Mingo, and Wayne counties to assist with recovery efforts as a result of severe winter storms and flooding in February and March of this year.“West Virginia has continued … Continue Reading
November 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.3 Million To Support West Virginia Agriculture Industry
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 $1,311,588.70 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Appalachian Abattoir, West Virginia Farmers Market Association and Tri-State Local Foods as part of the Local Agriculture Marketing Programs (LAMP). These three projects will support and expand the agriculture industry in West Virginia.“West Virginia’s … Continue Reading
November 29, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding To Hire Law Enforcement in Three West Virginia Counties
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a total of $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. This funding will be used to hire full-time law enforcement officers in Berkeley, Wood, and Fayette counties.“West Virginia law enforcement officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect their fellow West … Continue Reading
