Press Releases
Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Washington DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. “On behalf of Gayle, myself and the entire Manchin family, we wish all West Virginians and Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This holiday season, Gayle and I are reminded of the importance of family. What makes West Virginia unique is that we are truly a statewide community who looks out for each other during good times and bad, … Continue Reading
December 19, 2024
Manchin Speaks on Senate Floor to Celebrate Passage of Bill Naming of Blackwater Canyon Property for Patsye Crites
Washington, DC - Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate the Senate passage of his bill to name approximately 2,700 acres of land along the Blackwater River in memory of Patsye Crites. The Senate agreed to the naming measure by unanimous consent late Tuesday. This action comes after Chairman Manchin facilitated a deal between the Crites Family and U.S. Forest Service to purchase the … Continue Reading
December 18, 2024
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Senate passage of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation passed 85-14 and includes many West Virginia and national priorities Senator Manchin secured. “As the superpower of the world, we need a strong national security and defense strategy that protects our nation from threats at home and abroad, and this legislation … Continue Reading
December 18, 2024
Manchin Opposes Social Security Fairness Act, Introduces Amendment to Protect Long-Term Social Security Solvency
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke on the Senate floor on his opposition to the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) from Social Security Benefit calculations. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects this bill to cost $183 billion over ten years, and it would accelerate the Social Security Trust Fund insolvency. Senator Manchin introduced an amendment with Senator Ted Cruz … Continue Reading
December 16, 2024
Manchin Statement on House Republican Leadership Blocking Permitting Reform
Washington, DC— Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement on the failure to agree to include bipartisan permitting reform legislation in the continuing resolution. “It’s a shame that our country is losing this monumental opportunity to advance the commonsense, bipartisan permitting reform bill that has strong support in the United States Senate. By taking permitting off the table for this Congress, … Continue Reading
December 12, 2024
Manchin, Capito, Miller, Mooney Announce Major Disaster Declaration Approval For West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV), announced that West Virginia has been granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of Post-Tropical Storm Helene, which caused extensive damage throughout southern West Virginia from September 25 to September 28, 2024. In November, the West Virginia Delegation wrote a letter … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Manchin Announces $6.3 Million to Boost Transportation Safety in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,395,381 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The funding is made possible through the State Electronic Data Collection grant program and will support upgrading and improving crash data systems to inform transportation safety strategies. “I’m pleased that DOT … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin, Miller Lead Bicameral Effort to Enclose Veteran Committal Shelters in Honor of Woody Williams
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) and U.S. Representative Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Hershel “Woody” Williams State Committal Shelter Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a pilot program to construct or renovate three committal shelters at state-owned veterans’ cemeteries, with at least one of those three shelters being located in Appalachia, to ensure attendees of burial services at such … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.6 Million to Repair Air Traffic Control Towers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,600,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will support improvements at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (HLG), which will include the replacement of cab windows, building repairs, and addressing water damage. “I’m pleased that DOT is investing $1.6 million to repair the air traffic control tower at the … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin Announces $598K for 13 Projects to Promote Public Safety Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $598,146 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for thirteen projects to promote public safety and support law enforcement across West Virginia. The funding will provide essential equipment, training and technology upgrades to law enforcement departments throughout West Virginia. “I’m pleased that DOJ is investing over $598K in supporting West Virginia’s law enforcement and … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Manchin, Collins Announce Growing Support for Bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced several additional organizations are supporting their Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a pilot program to allow Medicare to reimburse for treat-in-place EMS services for certain medical issues, which would expand access to these critical health services, especially in rural communities, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and … Continue Reading
December 09, 2024
Manchin, Welch Lead Effort to Establish Supreme Court Term Limits
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The amendment would institute nonrenewable, 18-year terms for new U.S. Supreme Court Justices, with a new term starting every two years. The Senators’ amendment aims to restore confidence in the Court, eliminate political gamesmanship from the nomination process, and reinforce judicial … Continue Reading
December 09, 2024
Manchin, Welch Lead Effort to Establish Supreme Court Term Limits
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The amendment would institute nonrenewable, 18-year terms for new U.S. Supreme Court Justices, with a new term starting every two years. The Senators’ amendment aims to restore confidence in the Court, eliminate political gamesmanship from the nomination process, and reinforce judicial … Continue Reading
December 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $14.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training and Development Across West Virginia, Appalachia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects across West Virginia and Appalachia. The funding will support collaborative, multi-state projects that will promote large-scale economic transformation. “I’m pleased that ARC is investing $14.5 million though their Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies program,” said Senator Manchin. … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Manchin Delivers Final Speech on Senate Floor
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) delivered his final speech as a United States Senator on the U.S. Senate floor. A video of Senator Manchin’s floor speech can be found here. Senator Manchin’s remarks as prepared are available below: My friends and colleagues, Today, I rise with a full heart and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. It has been the honor of my life to represent West Virginia and to serve our country in this chamber. Fourteen years ago, I walked into … Continue Reading
November 26, 2024
Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to reflect on the great blessings we share as West Virginians and Americans. Today and every day, I am thankful for the privilege to serve the great people of West Virginia - it has truly been the honor of my life. As Gayle and I get ready to set off on a new adventure, we want to thank each and every one of our fellow … Continue Reading
November 25, 2024
Manchin, Collins Lead Bipartisan Effort to Designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4 million students experienced homelessness during the 2022-2023 school year, including an estimated 13,530 students in West Virginia and more than 4,100 students in Maine. “Every … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
Manchin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a pilot program to allow Medicare to reimburse for treat-in-place EMS services for certain medical issues, which would expand access to these critical health services, especially in rural communities, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and expenses. “I’m proud to introduce the … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
Manchin, Capito Announce Progress Empowering West Virginia to Permit Carbon Storage Projects
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state, which is more commonly known as Class VI “primacy”. These wells are designed to inject … Continue Reading
November 21, 2024
Manchin Statement on National Rural Health Day
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on National Rural Health Day. “All West Virginians and Americans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare, and we must continue working together to ensure rural communities get the healthcare services they deserve,” said Senator Manchin. “We come together to recognize National Rural Health Day each November 21, and I remain committed to protecting access to these critical services for everyone in … Continue Reading
