Press Releases
Manchin Announces Webpage To Submit Speed Test Results, Learn More About Efforts To Improve Internet Connectivity In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced a new webpage where constituents can complete and submit an internet speed test to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and learn more about the fight to bring reliable broadband to rural communities across West Virginia. The webpage can be accessed from a computer or mobile device at manchin.senate.gov/speedtest. If you are experiencing internet speeds below the FCC's definition of broadband, which is 25 Mbps download … Continue Reading
February 10, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginians Selected for Senate Youth Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced high schoolers Joshua Hatfield of Verdunville and Carson Winkie of Bridgeport have been selected to represent West Virginia for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). "I look forward to meeting with this year's student delegates from West Virginia, Joshua and Carson and having them with us here in Washington," Senator Manchin said. "Joshua and Carson are both incredible young people … Continue Reading
February 10, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Raamie Barker
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Chapmanville Mayor, Raamie Barker. "Gayle and I are terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Raamie Barker and we, along with the Chapmanville community, will keep them in our prayers during this difficult time. Raamie was a dear friend of mine. I always knew I could trust him to give honest advice because when he gave you guidance, you knew that it came from his heart. Raamie was a … Continue Reading
February 07, 2020
Manchin, Capito Congratulate West Virginia's Top Youth Volunteers Of 2020
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today congratulated the 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award winners Angela Liu of Morgantown and Carlie Ice of Fairmont. The Prudential Spirit of Community Award represents the United States' largest youth recognition program that is entirely dedicated to volunteer service. Each year, two outstanding youth from each state and the District of Columbia are selected and honored for their commitment to their … Continue Reading
February 07, 2020
Manchin Announces Nearly $2 Million From FEMA For Wood County Flood Mitigation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,922,410 in funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the acquisition and demolition of 11 flood-prone residential structures in Wood County. "West Virginia has endured multiple weather-related disasters in recent years that continue to impact our infrastructure. West Virginians have bounced back from the pain and destruction the 2016 floods caused, … Continue Reading
February 06, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $339,000 For Undergraduate Astrophysics Research In Appalachia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $339,477 to support research experiences for eight undergraduate students from the greater Appalachian area. Students will have the opportunity to examine a range of subjects in the fields of astronomy and physics. The award comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is jointly funded by the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST), the … Continue Reading
February 06, 2020
ICYMI: Manchin Votes Yes On Articles Of Impeachment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement yesterday on his decision to vote yes on both articles of impeachment. Following the vote, Senator Manchin spoke with Capitol Hill reporters about his vote. On Monday, Senator Manchin delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate Floor regarding his thought process leading up to the vote. Please click here to view the interview and here to view the floor speech. "The charges brought against President Trump are serious … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
Manchin Statement On Impeachment Decision
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his impeachment decision. "The charges brought against President Trump are serious and carry grave consequences for our nation. In establishing our new republic, the Framers of the Constitution risked everything to rebel against imperial rule and instead form a democratic government of checks and balances in which no one branch would have unlimited power. The greatest fear the Framers had was foreign … Continue Reading
February 04, 2020
WV Delegation Asks President Trump To Approve Federal Cost-Share Increase For Natural Disaster Recovery Projects
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Carol Miller (WV-3), today sent a letter to President Trump requesting his approval for a federal cost-share increase for recovery projects associated with the 2016 severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in West Virginia. Not only will this increase the federal funding on public assistance projects going forward, but granting this … Continue Reading
February 04, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million Hampshire County Broadband Grant
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Hampshire County will benefit from a $3 million rural broadband grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Community Connect program. This funding will help connect an estimated 600 homes, businesses, and farms in the area. "I am so proud that Hampshire County and Hardy Telecommunications have been awarded $3 million to expand … Continue Reading
February 03, 2020
ICYMI: Manchin Delivers Remarks On Impeachment Trial
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Senator Manchin's remarks can be viewed here or read as prepared below: Mr. Chief Justice/ M. President: I rise today to speak on the impeachment trial of President Donald John Trump. I know this was not a difficult decision for many of my friends and colleagues on both sides of the aisle, but it is one that has weighed heavily on me. … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
Manchin, Capito Applaud FAA Decision to Continue 24-Hour Air Traffic Control Operations at Huntington Tri-State Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to continue 24-hour Air Traffic Control operations at the Huntington Tri-State Airport. In October, the FAA released a memo with the proposal to cut 24-hour Air Traffic Control operations at … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
Manchin Announces $131 Million To Rebuild Three Schools Damaged By 2016 Floods
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $131,671,998.45 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to rebuild Richwood Middle School, Richwood High School and Summersville Middle School which were critically damaged by the devastating 2016 floods. With these awards, West Virginia has exceeded FEMA's threshold to modify the cost-share agreement from the current 75% federal-25% state to 90% federal-10% state. As … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
Manchin Applauds Veterans Affairs Committee Passage Of Ten Bills Including Landmark Legislation On Veterans Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee, today applauded the passage of ten bills from the VA Committee. The legislation passed addresses Veterans mental health, including a suicide prevention bill Senator Manchin introduced in March 2019 to help prevent Veterans from dying by suicide. The legislation also includes important legislation for West Virginia Veterans to modernize and expand Veterans rural transportation. The legislation now … Continue Reading
January 28, 2020
Manchin Receives Letter From Sir Richard Branson On Virgin Hyperloop In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today received a response to the letter he sent to Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, the parent organization of Virgin Hyperloop One. Manchin has been advocating for West Virginia as a potential site for the company's certification and test center and wrote to Branson after meeting with representatives from the company in Fall 2019. "I am glad to hear from Sir Richard Branson on my letter urging Virgin Hyperloop One to consider … Continue Reading
January 23, 2020
Manchin Urges West Virginians To Send Questions On Impeachment Process
Washington, D.C. - As he listens intently to the House Managers and President Trump's legal team, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) asks West Virginians to send him their questions about the impeachment trial by emailing impeachment@manchin.senate.gov or calling 202-224-3954. "I have said from the beginning of this process that President Trump deserves a fair trial. This is a complicated and lengthy process. I am sure many West Virginians have questions, which is why I am asking them to contact … Continue Reading
January 20, 2020
Manchin, Capito Deliver Major USDA Broadband Announcement For Harrison County
Harrison County, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) West Virginia State Director Kris Warner to announce an $18.7 million broadband investment. The grant, which is through USDA's ReConnect program, will support a high-speed broadband infrastructure project that will create or improve rural broadband for more than 6,300 rural households and approximately … Continue Reading
January 20, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding To Prevent Youth Suicide
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant totaling $736,000 to support the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) and their youth suicide prevention program. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "It's always difficult to lose a young West Virginian too soon which is made even harder when it's preventable because … Continue Reading
January 17, 2020
Manchin Urges DOT Secretary Chao To Resolve Raleigh County Airport Issue
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to urge Secretary Chao to resolve a situation at Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)'s in which the Department is requesting reimbursement in the amount of $173,888 from the airport after providing those funds in June of last year. BKW participates in the Alternate Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which helps small … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Manchin Statement On Supporting USMCA Trade Deal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement on his support for the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal. "During my time in the Senate, I've voted against every trade deal because of the devastating impacts they have had on West Virginia. 30,000 good-paying manufacturing jobs left West Virginia because of NAFTA. We can't allow that to happen to our nation's workforce again. … Continue Reading
