Press Releases
Manchin Receives Update From VA Inspector General On Clarksburg Investigation
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) received an update from Michael Missal, the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the ongoing investigation into the Clarksburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Reta Mays’ guilty plea last week.“Today, VA Inspector General Michael Missal gave me an update on how the Clarksburg VAMC investigation led to the guilty plea of Reta Mays and while I value the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs … Continue Reading
July 21, 2020
Manchin Bill Would Support More Than 10,000 Homeless Students In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement after the West Virginia Department of Education confirmed that more than 10,300 students experienced homelessness in West Virginia during the 2019-2020 school year. The reporting of these students was effectively halted in March due to COVID-19 significantly affecting the number of students who may have been identified as homelessness in the remainder of the year, which shows that the 2019-2020 … Continue Reading
July 20, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Nurse Education Training Program At Fairmont State
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $499,975 for the Nurse Education Practice Quality Retention Simulation Education Training Program at Fairmont State University. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we must ensure our healthcare professionals receive the support and continued training … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Shirley Love
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Shirley Love, state lawmaker, longtime broadcaster, and proud West Virginian. “Gayle and I send our hearts out to Shirley’s family, especially his wife Audrey, his children Christie and James, and his grandchildren for the loss of a great West Virginian and selfless public servant. For more than five decades, Shirley served as an incredible broadcaster as a sports journalist, … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Manchin Urges Reversal Of COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection And Reporting Changes
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today urged the Trump Administration to reverse recent changes to require hospitals to report data to a new system set up by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) instead of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) which is run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The Senators said in part, “We write today to urge you to withdraw your confusing and harmful changes to hospital … Continue Reading
July 17, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $2 Million For Maternal And Child Health Services, Research 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 $1,910,421 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for maternal and child health services in West Virginia through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and for research for mothers and children at West Virginia University (WVU).“The COVID-19 pandemic has put an even brighter spotlight on the … Continue Reading
July 16, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $840K For Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services, Youth Tobacco Use Study 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 $840,973 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will support mental health and substance use services in Parkersburg and Huntington and a West Virginia University (WVU) study on youth tobacco use.“The opioid epidemic has affected every West Virginian. Everyone has a neighbor, family member, or friend who has … Continue Reading
July 16, 2020
Manchin Hosts Virtual Feedback Session On Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Package
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted a virtual feedback session with various groups from across West Virginia to provide feedback on the COVID-19 pandemic relief packages and future funding priorities. Senator Manchin was joined by over 40 West Virginia organizations and more than 500 community leaders, state legislators, and West Virginians.“Today’s feedback session with leaders from across West Virginia gave me important insight into the issues businesses and … Continue Reading
July 15, 2020
Trump Administration To Support West Virginia Media Outlets Following Manchin Urging
Charleston, WV - After urging from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the Trump Administration outlined plans to work with local media organizations to place COVID-19 public service announcements (PSA) across the United States.In April, Senator Manchin led his bipartisan colleagues in calling on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to work with other federal agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic to support local media organizations, which rely on ad revenue from local businesses to … Continue Reading
July 15, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $579K For Research Projects At West Virginia University
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $579,603 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support two research projects through the West Virginia University Research Corporation.“I am always pleased to see West Virginia University (WVU) receive funding for research projects in every field. These funds help researchers at WVU conduct vital research to help us understand our … Continue Reading
July 14, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $300K For Marshall University COVID-19 Response
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $300,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Marshall University through the CARES Act to boost Marshall’s support for regional economic development strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.“As healthcare providers across West Virginia care for those with COVID-19, we also need to address the economic impacts of … Continue Reading
July 14, 2020
Manchin Statement On Charges Announced In Clarksburg VAMC Investigation
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the charges announced today in the Clarksburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) investigation.“My heart goes out to the families and loved ones who tragically lost a Veteran and have had to endure this injustice. While overdue, today justice is finally being served. I hope today’s announcement brings some semblance of peace to their hearts and to the families who are still uncertain about … Continue Reading
July 13, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.2 Million For Stroke Research At West Virginia University
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,276,620 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute of General Medical Sciences to support stroke research at West Virginia University (WVU).“West Virginia consistently ranks in the top ten states with the highest rates of stroke and heart disease related issues,” said Senator Manchin. “With a highly … Continue Reading
July 10, 2020
Following Manchin Urging, HHS Distributes Increased Funding For West Virginia Hospitals
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today praised the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding $58,580,583 to rural hospitals and hospitals providing care to a high percentage of vulnerable patients in West Virginia. $40,206,685 will be awarded to hospitals serving a high percentage of vulnerable patients and $18,373,898 will be awarded to rural hospitals. These distribution levels come after months of urging from Senator Manchin.“I am relieved that … Continue Reading
July 10, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $376K For Health Centers Across 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 $376,094 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support health centers’ and health center look-alikes’ COVID-19 response and testing efforts in West Virginia. This funding was made available through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on April … Continue Reading
July 09, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $100,000 For West Virginia Farm To School Program
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $99,997 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve access to local foods in schools by implementing and expanding a farm to school program in West Virginia.“The COVID-19 pandemic has forced every West Virginian to change their daily lives, including our students and children. As we approach the fall, regardless of whether our … Continue Reading
July 09, 2020
Manchin Tours Qlabs COVID-19 Testing Lab In Charleston
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited Qlabs Inc., a COVID-19 testing lab, to receive an update on statewide testing initiatives and thank local lab workers. To view pictures from Senator Manchin’s visit click here. To view video from Senator Manchin’s visit click here. “Reliable and readily available testing is a critical aspect of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic and Qlabs, Inc. is playing an important role in our efforts here in the Mountain State. I … Continue Reading
July 09, 2020
West Virginia Delegation Urges Air Force To Select West Virginia National Guard For Aircraft Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Carol Miller (WV-3), urged the U.S. Air Force to select the 130th Airlift Wing, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston for the current Air National Guard C-130J Recapitalization and Basing program.The new C-130J aircraft would provide the West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) with greater capability in supporting our state … Continue Reading
July 08, 2020
Manchin, Collins Bill To Increase Funding For Library Broadband Hotspots In Rural America
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) plan to introduce the bipartisan Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act during the next Senate session. The HOTSPOTS Act would create a 2-year, $160 million hotspot pilot program with a minimum allotment of $1.6 million per State to allow States, Tribes, and Territories to purchase and distribute Internet-connected devices to libraries in low-income and … Continue Reading
July 08, 2020
Manchin, Capito Applaud $6 Million From ARC For West Virginia Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the allocation of $6 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.“Our small businesses are vital to our communities and the state economy, and right now Main Street needs help. As West Virginia’s small businesses continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must do … Continue Reading
