Appropriations

The Senate Appropriations Committee helps write the legislation that allocates federal funds to government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual basis. It is responsible for reviewing the President's budget request, hearing testimony from government officials and other witnesses, and drafting the spending plans for the coming fiscal year.

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin ensures that federal spending is targeted towards priorities that strengthen our nation and protect, promote, and benefit West Virginians. Through this role, Senator Manchin helps drive entrepreneurship and innovation in the Mountain State and across the country. He works to ensure that federal agencies are making smart investments with taxpayer dollars in the needs of rural communities, ranging from transportation and communications infrastructure to programs that address opioid misuse and grow small businesses in West Virginia.

FY25 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS

Senator Manchin is committed to ensuring that West Virginia's priorities are addressed through each year's spending bills. That's why it's important to hear from West Virginians like you on what each year's budget should prioritize. If your organization participates in federally funded programs, please click on the link for Programmatic Requests and fill out the form with your appropriations request. Note that requests must comply with Senate rules. This year, the Appropriations Committee will once again allow communities and non-profits to request targeted funding through Congressionally Directed Spending. If you would like to make a request for your community, please click on the link for Congressionally Directed Spending Requests and fill out the form.

Please note that the deadline for submission of both Programmatic Requests and Congressionally Directed Spending Requests is 11:59PM on Tuesday, April 9th.

For assistance with these forms, please call the office at (202) 224-3954 or email appropriations@manchin.senate.gov.

Statement of Interest: Senator Manchin's staff is available to provide feedback and to discuss proposals before submission. A statement of interest, including a short description of the project and a general budget for the proposal, may be submitted to appropriations@manchin.senate.gov, and a staff member will contact you to discuss your proposal.