Press Releases
Manchin Announces More Than $3.4 Million From PILT Program For West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced $3,463,622 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to counties in West Virginia. These county payments are made annually for tax-exempt Federal lands administered by DOI agencies including the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and for lands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service. "Many of our local governments that have … Continue Reading
July 05, 2020
Manchin Statement on Cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the announcement that the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project has been cancelled. "I’m disappointed to learn plans to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline have been cancelled. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline project took meaningful steps to ensure the pipeline was safely constructed and the Appalachian Trail and surrounding areas … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Manchin Questions Officials On Future Vaccine Distribution In Rural America
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today questioned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials on Operation Warp Speed which oversees the research, creation, and production of a potential COVID-19 vaccine and the plans for future distribution of a potential vaccine in areas of rural America like West Virginia.“Rural providers have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Across the United States … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $10 Million For Head Start Programs In West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $10,831,547 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start Programs across West Virginia.“As a long-time supporter of the great Head Start programs across West Virginia, I am always pleased to see our programs receive support from HHS. Everyone deserves access to a quality education, and this funding will help Head Start … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Manchin, Hyde-Smith, Torres Small, Hagedorn Urge HHS To Provide Relief To Rural Healthcare Providers Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Representatives Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-02) and Jim Hagedorn (R-MN-01) today led 49 Members of Congress in strongly encouraging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to quickly provide relief to rural healthcare providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Senators Manchin and Hyde-Smith and Representatives Torres Small and Hagedorn on May 21 introduced the Save Our Rural Health … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.4 Million For COVID-19 Response And Economic Development In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4.4 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to update economic development plans and support programs that help communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.“West Virginia’s local economies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. This CARES Act funding will help our communities recover from this crisis, and I … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Manchin Wishes West Virginians A Happy, Safe Independence Day
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement in celebration of Independence Day. “While our Independence Day celebrations may be different this year, we can all safely and responsibly celebrate the founding of our great nation, the freedoms we enjoy, and our nation’s brave servicemembers who have fought to protect our lives here at home and abroad. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has also put our first responders and our health providers on the … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.9 Million for Morgantown Municipal Airport Expansion Project
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,902,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the design phase of a runway extension project at the Morgantown Municipal Airport. This project received additional funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which was signed into law on March 25th.“West Virginia’s economy relies … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Manchin Statement On Reports Of Russian Bounties For Taliban Murders Of American Servicemembers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the reports of Russia offering bounties for members of the Taliban to kill American servicemembers.“One of the most solemn responsibilities of a public official who serves in an executive role, whether it be a Governor or President, is to protect and defend our servicemembers who are willing to die for our freedom. The brave men and women willing to sacrifice everything for America are our … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Manchin Urges DOJ To Defend ACA, Protect Healthcare Coverage For West Virginians With Pre-Existing Conditions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 46 Senators in introducing a resolution urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to defend existing law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), in court and halt its efforts to repeal the healthcare protections for 800,000 West Virginians and millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.“It is unconscionable that during a global health crisis that has killed 93 West Virginians and over 125,000 … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $8 Million In DHS Support For West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,682,547 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for several support services in West Virginia. Specifically, this funding will be used to strengthen the state’s homeland security, emergency management performance, and provide counseling services for individuals struggling with mental health issues stemming from COVID-19.“West Virginia … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Manchin Statement On Grand Opening Of Fairmont Medical Center
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the grand opening of the Fairmont Medical Center (FMC) today. “The closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center (FRMC) in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic was a devastating loss for Fairmont and all of Marion County. For 80 years, FRMC served the community with its emergency room caring for 20,000 patients every year. West Virginia has lost four hospitals in the last year, making it clear there … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
Manchin Leads NDAA Amendment To Increase National Production Of Testing Supplies, PPE
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 (NDAA) that would require the Administration to utilize the full authority and power of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase nation-wide production of the testing supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and medical equipment needed across the nation to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in West Virginia and … Continue Reading
June 29, 2020
Manchin Urges Research On Risks Of PFAS Exposure And Contracting COVID-19
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 19 Senators in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research on the potential effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and COVID-19 infection.The Senators said in part, “We write to express our concern about the potential risks that the novel coronavirus or “COVID-19” may pose for people who have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As our … Continue Reading
June 26, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $28K For Drinking Water Protection 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 $28,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a state public water supervision program in southern West Virginia. This funding will be distributed to the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources (DHHR) and will help develop state drinking water standards and collect public water system data.“Every West Virginian … Continue Reading
June 26, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $1 Million For West Virginia Tobacco Control Program
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,024,172 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia tobacco control program.“West Virginia has one of the highest rates of lung cancer per capita in the nation. This tobacco control program will help increase awareness about the effects of tobacco and the need for regular lung cancer screenings for … Continue Reading
June 26, 2020
Manchin Calls On Amtrak To Commit To Resuming Daily Long-Distance Service
Charleston, WV - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) called on Amtrak to commit to resuming daily service for its long-distance routes across the country and provide a detailed timeline on the plan to resume those services. Amtrak recently released a plan to cut 20% of its workforce and reduce service on most long-distance trains down to three-days-per-week, but failed to provide adequate data supporting these cuts or give an indication on when it plans to resume full service. … Continue Reading
June 26, 2020
Manchin Appalled By Republican Attorneys General, DOJ Actions To Eliminate Healthcare For Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the appalling decision by the Republican Attorneys General and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file amicus briefs in California v Texas, the case which aims to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as unconstitutional.“Our country is in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the worst health crisis anyone alive today has ever seen. This is one of the most critical times for Americans to have … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Manchin Submits Over 1,000 Speed Tests To FCC, Sets New Goal Of 2,000 By End Of Year
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he has submitted over 1,000 speed tests from West Virginians across the state to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These speed tests prove the FCC’s broadband coverage maps are incorrect and need to be fixed before billions of dollars of one-time federal funds are all spent.“Earlier this year I set a goal of submitting 1,000 speed tests to the FCC from West Virginians by the end of 2020. Today, I am proud to … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $2 Million To Vaccinate Children In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,992,636 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide access to vaccines for children in West Virginia.“Vaccines are vital to keeping our children healthy and safe from deadly diseases that are preventable. This funding will increase parent’s access to vaccines for their children to protect them against preventable … Continue Reading
