Press Releases
Manchin Includes Funding For Key West Virginia Priorities In Spending Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, included significant funding for West Virginia in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD); Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA; and Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bills which were reported out of committee today. "I am pleased that the committee has approved appropriations bills which provide West Virginia funding for … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin Urges Attorney General Barr To Address Staffing Practices Within Bureau Of Prisons
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Attorney General Barr highlighting concerns regarding staffing practices within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The three deaths at the Federal Correctional Complex in Hazelton, West Virginia in 2018 and new leadership at the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons prompted the Senator to write a letter to Attorney General Barr. In the letter, Senator Manchin details how pulling non-custodial staff to stand in for … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $6 Million For Home Visiting Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $6,031,476 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources' Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "West Virginia mothers and children deserve the best care possible, which is why as a member of the Senate Appropriations … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin Calls On Congressional Leadership To Enact Full, Permanent Funding For Land And Water Conservation Fund
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called on the leaders of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to include full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the fiscal year 2020 funding agreement. Ranking Member Manchin was joined by Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Richard Burr (R-NC), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
Manchin Secures More Than $13 Million Designated For Corridor H In Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured more than $13.2 million for West Virginia to expand Corridor H through Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. Six months ago Senator Manchin requested this funding for Corridor H in his formal appropriations request to the Appropriations Committee. Senator Manchin also sent a letter to Chairman Shelby in July advocating for this funding to be … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $26.5 Million For Clean Air And Water And Hazardous Waste Projects In West Virginia
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $26,593,635 from the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for various clean air and water and hazardous waste projects across West Virginia. This funding supports projects for hazardous waste assessment and cleanup of Brownfields properties, improving water quality in various bodies of water, developing drinking water … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Steven Vernon Keeney At Kanawha County Mine Facility
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of electrician, Steven Vernon Keeney, this morning in the American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County. "Gayle and I send our hearts out to Steven Vernon Keeney's family and loved ones and we, like all West Virginians, will keep them in our prayers. Every day, our mine workers put their lives on the line as they enter the mines and power our nation, and we are deeply grateful for their … Continue Reading
September 17, 2019
Manchin Speaks With Secretary DeVos On Efforts To Address Student Homelessness In West Virginia
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) yesterday spoke with U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Betsy DeVos about the large increase in student homelessness in West Virginia. During the call, Senator Manchin and Secretary DeVos discussed innovative ways to address student homelessness. Secretary DeVos made a firm commitment to visit West Virginia in the near future to see firsthand the impacts of homelessness on our students. This call with Secretary DeVos served as a … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
Senate Democrats Demand Action On Miners Healthcare And Pensions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Mark Warner (D-VA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership advocating for the inclusion of a permanent fix for miners healthcare and pensions in the short-term spending package being negotiated now to keep the government open after September 30th, 2019. The Senators' letter said in part, "In July, we were alarmed to learn that 1,200 retired coal miners, … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Opioid First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $500,000 for the Jackson County Health Department to aid first responders. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "Our communities have been devastated by the opioid epidemic across West Virginia. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, my job is to ensure the federal … Continue Reading
September 14, 2019
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Alex Miller Of Roane County High School
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Roane County High School football player, Alex Miller. "Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Alex Miller last night. It is difficult to hear of someone so young and talented leaving us too soon. Roane County High School students, teachers and community are in our thoughts and prayers, and my staff and I stand ready to support the family and community as they … Continue Reading
September 13, 2019
Manchin Speaks To George Washington High School In Charleston About Dangers Of Vaping
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke with the students of George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia about the dangers of vaping and the Trump Administration's intent to ban non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. "President Trump has pledged to ban non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes and I support this decision 1000% because too many young people are getting addicted to nicotine and other substances from what seems like harmless use of these e-cigarettes. … Continue Reading
September 13, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $9.2 Million To Combat The Opioid Epidemic In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,276,233 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health centers, universities and state programs across West Virginia to combat the opioid epidemic. "West Virginia is ground zero for the battle against the opioid epidemic. Our health professionals are on the frontlines, … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Manchin, Capito Pass Senate Resolution Commemorating Wheeling’s 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced passage of their resolution to commemorate Wheeling, West Virginia's, 250th anniversary. Senators Manchin and Capito both spoke on the Senate floor following unanimous passage of the resolution. "From the first Zane Brothers' settlement that became Wheeling to the newly formed state of West Virginia designating Wheeling as the capital, Wheeling has been integral to West Virginia's … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Manchin Includes Funding For West Virginia In FY20 Energy And Water And Defense Appropriations Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, included significant funding for West Virginia in the FY20 Energy and Water and Defense appropriations bills which were reported out of committee today. "I am pleased that this fiscal year 2020 Energy and Water and Defense appropriations bills provide West Virginia with funding for some of the state's top priorities: additional broadband funding for West Virginia through the Appalachian Regional … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $3.5 Million For Water And Wastewater Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,555,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for water and wastewater infrastructure in Doddridge and Hardy counties. This funding will provide quality and dependable potable water and fire protection services to residences in Doddridge County and extend water services in Hardy County. "West Virginians deserve access to clean drinking … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Manchin Statement On 18th Anniversary Of September 11
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the eighteenth anniversary of September 11th. "On this day eighteen years ago, our nation was forever changed when we were attacked by terrorists in the most devastating domestic attack since Pearl Harbor. Our first responders ran into the wreckage without a second thought to find survivors while our nation watched in horror at the destruction caused by these attacks. We came together as a nation to … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Millions In Community, Economic Development Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced several rural development grants to address various needs in multiple communities across the state, from helping purchase vehicles to securing microloans for small businesses. Funding is provided through by the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "I am glad to see the USDA and EDA investing … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
Fayette County Becomes 23rd West Virginia County To Receive High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Designation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the designation of Fayette County in West Virginia as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). On November 21, 2018, Senator Manchin sent a letter to the Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), James Carroll, encouraging the designation of multiple counties in West Virginia as HIDTA. The Senator has also had multiple productive meetings with ONDCP to advocate for counties in West Virginia, highlighting their … Continue Reading
September 09, 2019
Manchin Urges Secretary DeVos To Address Increase In Child Homelessness In West Virginia
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to the Department of Education (DOE) Secretary DeVos urging her to address the increase in child homelessness in West Virginia. In the letter, Senator Manchin outlined concerning statistics regarding child homelessness increases in West Virginia in the past year and asked her to come to West Virginia to see firsthand how it's impacting West Virginia children. The letter said in part: "I am reaching out to you today to raise … Continue Reading
