Press Releases
Manchin Calls On Treasury To Revise Guidance For Governors To Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 46 Senators in calling on U.S. Treasury Department Secretary Steven Mnuchin to revise the Treasury guidance for how Governors can distribute Coronavirus Relief Funds to their states. West Virginia received $1.25 billion provided by the Coronavirus Relief Fund established in the CARES Act; however, while states can use these funds to respond directly to the COVID-19 pandemic, Treasury has prohibited the use of these funds to make up for … Continue Reading
April 28, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $3 Million From HUD For Public Housing Relief In West Virginia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,044,576 for local housing authorities across West Virginia in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Operation Fund, which received additional funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES … Continue Reading
April 28, 2020
Manchin Raises Concerns Over Transfer Of Out-Of-State Inmates With AG Barr Directly
Charleston, WV - During a call today with U.S. Attorney General (AG) William Barr, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) raised concerns about the transfer of new out-of-state inmates to the FCC Hazelton and FCI Gilmer facilities in West Virginia. Senator Manchin also sent a letter to AG Barr on Saturday urging him to immediately halt these transfers. “This morning I had a productive call with Attorney General Bill Barr to discuss the situation at FCC Hazelton and FCI Gilmer, and … Continue Reading
April 28, 2020
Manchin: Financial Support For Main Street Trade Associations Should Be In Next COVID Package
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 18 bipartisan Senators in calling on Senate leadership to support local trade and professional associations who help sustain Main Street in towns across West Virginia by including funding for these associations in the next COVID-19 emergency funding package. The Senators said in part, "We appreciate your leadership in providing unprecedented resources for American small businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security … Continue Reading
April 28, 2020
Manchin: West Virginia Hospitals Still Need More Emergency Response Funding
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on West Virginia receiving an additional $34 million for healthcare providers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) through the CARES Act. Senator Manchin successfully fought for $25 billion more in hospital funding in the CARES Act than in the original proposal, and another $75 billion in the additional coronavirus relief package that passed last week. “I’m glad to see additional … Continue Reading
April 27, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $15.6 Million For Head Start Programs Across 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 $15,670,945 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs across West Virginia.“We know early childhood education is a significant indicator of future educational success and Head Start programs provide West Virginia’s children important building blocks. I’m pleased to see this funding awarded and know it … Continue Reading
April 27, 2020
Manchin, Capito Urge VA to Cover Mobile Testing Sites
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie requesting that the department cover coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing sites in the same manner as urgent and emergency care. Currently, mobile testing sites are not covered under the VA’s urgent and emergency care policies, making it difficult for veterans across the country—especially in rural areas where veterans … Continue Reading
April 25, 2020
Manchin Urges AG Barr To Halt Plans To Sent New Out-Of-State Inmates To FCC Hazelton And FCI Gilmer During COVID-19 Pandemic
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today urged U.S. Attorney General (AG) William Barr to immediately halt plans to send new out-of-state inmates from COVID-19 hotspot regions to FCC Hazelton and FCI Gilmer to quarantine. This decision puts West Virginia’s already vulnerable population, our correctional officers and their families at a greater risk of exposure to COVID-19.The Senator said in part, “Instead, I respectfully request you consider helping West Virginia during … Continue Reading
April 25, 2020
Manchin Statement On Bureau Of Prisons COVID-19 Proposal
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement about the proposed plan from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to relocate inmates from COVID-19 hotspot regions of the country to West Virginia for quarantine.“West Virginians have buckled down and closely followed state and federal guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 here in the Mountain State, and that’s why I am strongly opposing the transfer of out of state prisoners to West Virginia. During this … Continue Reading
April 25, 2020
Manchin Applauds SBA Decision To Allow Publicly Owned Hospitals To Apply For PPP Loans
Charleston, WV - After pressure from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and his bipartisan colleagues, the Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced their decision to allow publicly owned hospitals to apply for Paycheck Protection Programs (PPP) loans. On April 9th, Senator Manchin led nine bipartisan Senators in urging Senate leadership to clarify eligibility for publicly owned hospitals and similar care providers for PPP loans.“Two weeks ago I urged the SBA to allow publicly … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin Announces $5.5 Million For COVID-19 Testing Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,556,448 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to increase COVID-19 testing across West Virginia. A breakdown of the funding allocated for testing in the additional coronavirus emergency funding package that was signed into law today can … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.8 Million For Hospital Improvement To Combat Coronavirus
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,854,974 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Coronavirus State Hospital Improvement Program for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR).“Healthcare providers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and our rural hospitals, many of which were already running on shoestring budgets, are … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin, Collins Push For More Broadband Hotspots
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today called on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to work with broadband service providers and Congress to increase access to mobile broadband hotspots across rural America. Specifically, they urged Chairman Pai to work with the companies that stepped up by taking the Keep Americans Connected Pledge to provide a comprehensive report on the current distribution of hotspots by April 27th to … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin: Future Emergency Coronavirus Packages Need Dedicated Rural Funding
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on President Trump signing into law the bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus relief package to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and increase funding for healthcare providers that was passed by the Senate on Wednesday and the House of Representatives on Thursday.“Today President Trump signed into law an additional $484 billion in coronavirus emergency funding. While I am relieved we … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia’s Eligibility for $86 Million in K-12 Education Funding
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) andShelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia’s eligibility for $86,640,471 to support continued learning for K-12 students whose educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief Fund (ESSER Fund), which received additional funding in the … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Colleagues Calling For Relief For Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 74 Senators in calling for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Russell Vought to support radio and television broadcasters and local newspapers during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Senators said in part, “Our radio and television broadcasters and rural newspapers provide local and national news, emergency alerts, educational programs, and more to all corners of the United States. In … Continue Reading
April 23, 2020
Manchin, Capito Advocate For Small Airports During Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support small airports during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide critical flexibility in the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.The Senators said in part, “The Essential Air Service (EAS) Program connects over 170 small communities in the U.S. to the National Air Transportation System, providing rural communities that simply are not profitable to serve … Continue Reading
April 23, 2020
Manchin Hears From Wheeling Area Chamber Of Commerce Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a tele-town hall with the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Local and small businesses across West Virginia have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our communities and economies are hurting and we must do everything possible to help our rural small businesses stay afloat. That’s why I fought for dedicated rural funding in the additional emergency … Continue Reading
April 23, 2020
Manchin: West Virginia Minority Communities Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with West Virginia African American community leaders to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Across the country, minority communities are being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In West Virginia, African Americans make up only 3% of our population but we have seen much higher rates of critical COVID-19 patients who are African American. We know this community is often … Continue Reading
April 22, 2020
Manchin Remains Worried Emergency Funding Will Not Reach Rural Communities
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus relief package to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and increase funding for hospitals.“I’m glad the Senate was able to come to a bipartisan compromise that increases funding for healthcare and small businesses, instead of Mitch McConnell’s original proposal that did nothing for healthcare and very little for small business in West Virginia. … Continue Reading
