Defense and National Security
Ensuring the security of West Virginians and Americans is one of Senator Manchin’s top priorities. As a member of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee, he is committed to working with both sides of the aisle to keep Americans safe from threats both at home and abroad. Senator Manchin is fighting to keep America’s military strong and capable of confronting the threats of the 21st century.
The Senator is a firm believer that our military servicemembers are the greatest in the world and the glue that keeps our country together. Senator Manchin is especially proud of the West Virginians who are making sacrifices every day to keep us safe and is forever grateful for their service. It is important that we provide our servicemembers with the resources they need to keep our country safe and the tools needed to successfully transition back to civilian life after their service, which is why he fights for these brave men and women every day.
Senator Manchin has worked to ensure that priorities for West Virginia and the United States are included in the yearly National Defense Authorization Act and that the Senator’s longtime priority, the National Guard, is funded and supported every year.
Latest
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May 16, 2023
Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Investments to Modernize Marines
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April 24, 2023
Manchin Applauds West Virginia National Guard For Success Of Cyber Defense Exercise
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February 16, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin, Capito Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Chinese Spy Balloon
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February 15, 2023
Manchin Questions Global Security Experts on Taiwanese Defense Capabilities, Putin's War in Ukraine
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June 15, 2022
Manchin, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost U.S. Critical Minerals Supply, Protect National Security
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May 24, 2022
Manchin, Capito, 80 Senators Voice Support for Sweden, Finland to Join NATO
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May 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia's Eligibility for More Than $7.4 Million through Homeland Security Grant Programs
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May 19, 2022
Manchin: It Is Essential for the United States to Step Up to the Plate as the Superpower of the World
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May 19, 2022
Manchin: It Is Essential for the United States to Step Up to the Plate as the Superpower of the World
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May 18, 2022
Manchin, Capito Lead 52 Bipartisan Senators in Pressing Biden Administration to Include Taiwan in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
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May 12, 2022
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Establish Space National Guard
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May 10, 2022
Manchin Questions Intelligence Directors on Military Assistance to Ukraine, U.S. Cybersecurity, National Security of Taiwan, Geopolitical Stability
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April 07, 2022
Manchin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Delay End of Title 42, Ensure Comprehensive Plan in Place to Secure the Border
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April 06, 2022
Manchin Questions Assistant Secretary of Defense, Commanders on Bringing Special Operations Training to West Virginia
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March 10, 2022
Manchin Questions U.S. Commanders On NATO Security, China Weapons Systems, Operational Control Of Korean Peninsula
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March 10, 2022
Manchin Calls For Rebuilding Domestic Energy Systems To Strengthen American Energy Security And Support Allies Across The Free World
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February 24, 2022
Manchin Statement On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
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December 15, 2021
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act, Secures West Virginia Priorities
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December 08, 2021
Manchin Questions Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Nominee Admiral Grady During Armed Services Committee Hearing
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July 30, 2021
Manchin Leads Bipartisan Colleagues In Urging Senate Appropriations Committee To Provide Security Assistance To Israel
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July 22, 2021
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In National Defense Authorization Act
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May 27, 2021
Manchin Introduces West Virginia Air National Guardsman During Nomination Hearing For Department Of Defense Role
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April 27, 2021
Manchin Questions Witnesses On Business Practices, Waste Within The Department of Defense
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April 15, 2021
Manchin Chairs Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing On SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange Hacks
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April 15, 2021
Manchin Statement On Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan
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February 17, 2021
Manchin Named Chairman Of Armed Services Subcommittee On Cybersecurity
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February 03, 2021
Manchin Questions Deputy Secretary of Defense Nominee Hicks During Nomination Hearing
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February 03, 2021
Manchin Bill to Protect Military Retirees From Losing Healthcare
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January 22, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm Secretary Of Defense Austin
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January 19, 2021
Manchin Questions Secretary Of Defense Nominee Austin During Nomination Hearing
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January 01, 2021
Manchin Votes To Override President Trump's Veto Of Defense Bill
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December 30, 2020
Manchin Votes To Move Forward To Override President Trump's Veto Of Defense Bill
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December 23, 2020
Manchin Statement On President Trump's Self-Serving, Reckless Decision To Veto FY21 NDAA
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December 11, 2020
Manchin Votes To Pass FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
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December 09, 2020
Manchin Votes To Disapprove Of Arms Sale To United Arab Emirates
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December 03, 2020
Manchin Applauds Administration Decision To Extend Title 32 Orders For National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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November 24, 2020
Manchin, Capito Applaud Selection Of West Virginia National Guard For New C-130J Aircraft
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November 23, 2020
Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Members In Pressing For Local Media Consideration In Recruitment Advertising In FY21 NDAA
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November 12, 2020
Manchin, Capito Join Bipartisan Push To Protect West Virginia Air National Guard Aircraft From Elimination
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September 17, 2020
Manchin Questions NNSA, DOD On Keeping Nuclear Wearpons Spending Under Civilian Control
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August 11, 2020
Manchin Urges Administration To Restore Full Funding For National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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August 03, 2020
Manchin: DoD Policy Position Should Be Approved By Senate
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July 23, 2020
Manchin Votes To Pass FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, Secures West Virginia Priorities
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July 09, 2020
West Virginia Delegation Urges Air Force To Select West Virginia National Guard For Aircraft Program
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June 30, 2020
Manchin Leads NDAA Amendment To Increase National Production Of Testing Supplies, PPE
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June 12, 2020
Senate Passes Manchin Bill To Expand Protections For Military Families Impacted By COVID-19
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June 11, 2020
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In FY21 National Defense Authorization Act
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May 28, 2020
After Manchin Advocates For Extension Of National Guard Orders, President Trump Extends Through Mid-August
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May 22, 2020
Manchin Calls On Administration To Secure Benefits For National Guardsmen On COVID-19 Front Lines
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May 21, 2020
Manchin Urges President Trump To Extend Benefits To COVID-19 Deployed Guardsmen
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May 11, 2020
Manchin Bill To Help Servicemembers And Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
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May 08, 2020
Manchin, Ernst To Introduce Bill To Give National Guardsmen Responding To COVID-19 Pandemic Transitional Healthcare Benefits
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May 07, 2020
Manchin Votes To Override Presidential Veto On Bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution
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May 06, 2020
Manchin Votes For NCSC Director, Again Urges McConnell To Focus Senate On COVID-19 Priorities
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April 30, 2020
Manchin Announces Bill To Federalize Medical Supply Chain, Increase National Production And Create A Fair Process For Supply Delivery
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April 08, 2020
Manchin Applauds Funding For National Guard Troops On The Front Lines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
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February 14, 2020
Manchin Statement On Administration's Decision To Transfer $3.8B From Military To Fund Border Wall
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January 09, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Situation In Iran
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January 03, 2020
Manchin Statement on Qasem Soleimani
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December 17, 2019
Manchin Votes To Pass The National Defense Authorization Act
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December 02, 2019
Manchin Announces $450K For Defense Research At WVU