Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System 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 $160,020 for a Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding was made available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will provide resources that reduce health problems among mothers and babies. "The Pregnancy Risk Assessment … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin Calls On FCC To Include State, Local Input In Broadband Buildout
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 17 Senators in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that state, local and tribal governments are included in efforts to update nationwide broadband maps. The Senators said in part, "As the FCC considers how to best design a new broadband mapping data collection system, we strongly urge you to incorporate the voices of state, local and tribal governments and provide them with an opportunity to meaningfully … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin, Burr Lead Resolution Designating April 5th As Gold Star Wives Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) led a resolution to designate today, April 5, 2021, as Gold Star Wives Day to honor members of the Gold Star Wives of America. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent. "America will never be able to repay our brave patriots and their families who have paid the ultimate price to protect their fellow Americans. Gold Star families and spouses have sacrificed so much for their country, and I can … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Manchin Submits Congressional Inquiry On Kanawha County HIV Rates
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) submitted a Congressional inquiry on behalf of the Kanawha County Commission regarding the HIV rates in Kanawha County. The Senator said in part, "Please see the attached correspondence from the Kanawha County Commission regarding their concerns about alarming HIV statistics. As requested by the Kanawha County Commission, I am submitting a formal congressional inquiry for your prompt response. Given the pressing public health nature of … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Manchin Statement On 11th Anniversary Of Upper Big Branch Disaster
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on the upcoming 11th anniversary of the tragedy that killed 29 miners at the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine disaster in Whitesville, West Virginia. "Eleven years ago, West Virginia suffered an immeasurable loss when 29 brave West Virginia coal miners were killed in the UBB mine disaster. Not a day goes by that I don't think of those lost that day; I will never forget. My heart goes out to every West Virginian who … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Manchin, Cuellar Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
Laredo, TX - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) visited the U.S.-Mexico border. Senator Manchin and Congressman Cuellar participated in a helicopter and boat tour of the U.S.-Mexico border with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), visited the World Trade Bridge, Laredo's port of entry, to meet with officials from CBP and the City of Laredo to discuss cross border international trade, and visited the Holding Institute to meet with migrant families and … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce ARC INSPIRE Program Award Recipients 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 $2,019,652 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the inaugural recipients of their INSPIRE (INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems) initiative. This initiative focuses on creating or expanding a local recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry. "The ARC continues to be a great partner for … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.9 Million in Pandemic Relief from FEMA
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,965,457 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will support West Virginia's continued relief efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. "For over a year, our frontline workers have gone above and beyond … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $800K For WVU Research Project, STEM Engagement 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 $800,805 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a research project through the West Virginia University Research Corporation. The research will combine research and education by recruiting underrepresented students in STEM fields for research and creating lesson plans for high school biology students in rural schools where students will … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin: West Virginia Receiving Another Increase In Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), received an update on the weekly increase in COVID-19 vaccine allocation for West Virginia. West Virginia will receive a total increase of 1,600 Moderna vaccine doses and an increase of 16,800 Johnson & Johnson doses. "As national COVID-19 vaccine production increases, West Virginia continues to see increases in our state's dose allocation. Due to the continued dose increases, West Virginia is now able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Manchin Applauds FCC Decision To Launch Second Round Of COVID-19 Telehealth Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to launch the second round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program which provides $249.95 million to support telehealth services through healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January, Senator Manchin led a bipartisan letter to the FCC asking the agency to prioritize small, rural healthcare providers that were left out of the first round of funding. "I'm thrilled … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Manchin, Burr Lead Resolution Designating March 29th As Vietnam Veterans Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) led a resolution to designate today, March 29, 2021, as Vietnam Veterans Day to recognize the sacrifice and service of Vietnam Veterans across the nation. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution by unanimous consent. "West Virginia is one of the most patriotic states in the country and we know all too well the sacrifices that come with protecting our country," said Senator Manchin. "West Virginia has more names on … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
Manchin Announces West Virginia Health Centers Will Receive More Than $82 Million From American Rescue Plan
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $82,842,125 in funding from the latest COVID-19 relief package to support 28 health centers across West Virginia. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin distributing the awards in April. "Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia healthcare providers and health centers have gone above and beyond to provide care for their fellow West Virginians. I'm thrilled that the HHS will begin administering … Continue Reading
March 29, 2021
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
