Press Releases
Manchin Launches Web Page, Interactive Map Highlighting American Rescue Plan Funding For West Virginia
New web page can be accessed at www.manchin.senate.gov/arp Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) launched a new web page to highlight the more than $4 billion in funding West Virginia will be receiving through the latest COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan. The web page also provides guidance to state and local leaders on how this funding may be used to help communities kill COVID-19 and fund infrastructure projects, and a map of estimated recovery funding for each … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Manchin, Hassan: New FDA Leadership Must Do More To Address Opioid Epidemic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led seven Senators in calling on President Joe Biden to bring in new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership to address the growing opioid epidemic that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators Manchin and Hassan were joined by Senators Angus King (I-ME), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Ed Markey (D-MA).The Senators said in part, “Today … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For West Virginia Health Centers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,383,525 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) health center cluster grant program. This funding will provide support and resources for health centers across West Virginia. "Our West Virginia health centers provide quality care for West Virginians, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and I'm pleased the HHS is investing … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Manchin Discusses Veterans Mental Health During Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
Video of Senator Manchin during the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing can be found here. Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned a panel of Veteran community experts and leaders during the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Veteran mental health, and encouraged the VA to quickly implement and promote the 988 crisis hotline. Senator Manchin asked about outreach from Veterans Affairs (VA) … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Manchin Votes To Prevent Cuts To Medicare Healthcare Provider Payments During COVID-19
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted in support of bipartisan legislation to prevent substantial payment cuts to Medicare payments for healthcare providers from taking effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Senator Manchin introduced the Medicare Sequester Relief Act that served as the starting point for the bill that passed today. "West Virginia healthcare providers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, working tirelessly to offer vital care … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Senate Passes Manchin's Bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Extension Bill
Senate passes Senator Manchin's Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act 92-7 with strong bipartisan support Washington, DC -Today, the Senate passed U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through May 31, 2021. "The Paycheck Protection Program has helped so many West Virginia businesses - especially our small businesses - stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm pleased the Senate voted to … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Manchin Pledges Bipartisan Efforts On Voting Rights Legislation
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), released the following statement on his commitment to garnering bipartisan support for voting rights legislation that encompasses voting access expansion, election security and campaign finance reforms.“I am writing now to call your attention to provisions in S. 1, the For the People Act, that could, I believe, garner enough support in the U.S. Senate to become law. The 2020 election, like the 2018 midterms, featured historic … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm Assistant Secretary Of Health Levine
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), voted to confirm Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "This evening I voted to confirm Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health. During her tenure as Pennsylvania's Secretary of Health, Dr. Levine worked tirelessly to support rural healthcare and to address the drug epidemic in the state, two issues West Virginians know all too well. Dr. Levine … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Manchin Receives Notification On West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Increase
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), received an update on the eighth weekly increase in COVID-19 vaccine allocation for West Virginia. West Virginia will receive an increase of 11,700 first and second Pfizer vaccine doses. West Virginia will also receive an increase of 8,800 Johnson & Johnson doses, up from last week's allocation. "As the United States continues to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine production, West Virginia is receiving another increase in dose allocation. … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Manchin Applauds Extension Of Special Enrollment Period, Encourages West Virginians To Apply For Coverage
Washington, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded President Biden's announcement that access to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Special Enrollment Period is extended until August 15th, 2021. "As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many West Virginians have lost their healthcare coverage through no fault of their own and are facing economic uncertainty. I'm am pleased the Biden Administration extended the ACA Special Enrollment Period by three months to give Americans … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Manchin Chairs First Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing Of 117th Congress
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services' Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, led the first subcommittee hearing of the 117th Congress. The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity oversees policies and programs related to cyber forces, operations, and capabilities. "America faces threats both seen and unseen at home and abroad, and our military must be prepared to combat any cybersecurity threat against our great nation," said Senator Manchin. "As … Continue Reading
March 24, 2021
Manchin Bill To Help Protect Personal Data Online
Senator Manchin's legislation will stop websites and apps from using personal data to harm others, protect user information from acts and hold companies accountable for misuse Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a group of 18 Senators in reintroducing the Data Care Act to protect Americans' personal data online. Senator Manchin's legislation would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm Surgeon General Murthy
Washington, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), voted to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General. "This evening I voted to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General. During his previous tenure as Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy worked to create a culture of public health promotion grounded in nutrition, physical activity and emotional well-being to help prevent conditions like obesity and diabetes that affect many West Virginians. Dr. Murthy also released a report outlining plans to … Continue Reading
March 23, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $399K For Mental Health Research At Marshall University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $399,600 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Marshall University for mental health research. "The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a heavy burden on West Virginians struggling with mental health issues. I'm pleased HHS is investing in mental health disorder research at Marshall University which will help us support those … Continue Reading
March 23, 2021
Manchin, Cornyn Reintroduce Bill To Expand Broadband Access In Rural America
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced the bipartisan Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, to distribute $10 billion to states to build out broadband infrastructure in unserved areas. This legislation will also create a process to deliver funds directly to states based on their proportion of unserved areas and includes a $1 billion set-aside for high cost areas like West Virginia. "Now more than ever, access to reliable broadband services is … Continue Reading
March 23, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm OMB Deputy Director Young
Young was confirmed 63-37 with strong bipartisan support Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), voted to confirm Shalanda Young as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. "Today I voted to confirm Shalanda Young as OMB Deputy Director. As clerk and staff director for the House Appropriations Committee, Ms. Young is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country on the federal budget process. Her expertise and knowledge undoubtedly qualify her to lead … Continue Reading
March 22, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm Labor Secretary Walsh
Walsh was confirmed 68-29 with strong bipartisan support Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), voted to confirm Marty Walsh as U.S. Secretary of Labor. "This evening I voted to confirm Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary. As Mayor of Boston, he created 100,000 jobs and proved his dedication to rebuilding the middle class. As the senior Senator for a state ravaged by the drug epidemic, I respect Mayor Walsh's openness about his own struggles with addiction and his strong … Continue Reading
March 22, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $136,324 for airports across West Virginia to provide economic relief, combat the spread of COVID-19, and support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Contract Tower Program operations. This grant funding is made available through the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020. "West Virginia airports are … Continue Reading
March 19, 2021
Manchin Announces More Than $6 Million Investment In Land And Water Conservation Projects In West Virginia
Investments made possible by Senator Manchin's historic Great American Outdoors Act Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the USDA Forest Service will invest $6,050,000 million this year to fund projects in West Virginia to conserve critical forest and wetland habitat, support rural economic recovery, and increase public access to national forests and grasslands from the funding provided by Senator … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Manchin Votes To Confirm CIA Director Burns
Ambassador Burns was confirmed unanimously Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), voted to confirm William Burns as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). "Today I voted to confirm my good friend, Ambassador William Burns, as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Ambassador Burns has a long history of public service as a career diplomat, serving our nation at home and abroad for over three decades. During our meeting in February, Ambassador Burns … Continue Reading
