Press Releases
Manchin Advocates For Reopening ACA Marketplace So West Virginians Can Get Healthcare During COVID-19 Pandemic
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 27 of his colleagues on a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar advocating for the reopening of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) online marketplace so West Virginians and Americans can sign up for health insurance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. West Virginians can also find information about signing up for health insurance here.The Senators said in part, “Currently, millions of Americans are … Continue Reading
April 07, 2020
Manchin Hears From West Virginia AARP Members Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a tele town hall with West Virginia AARP members to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Manchin also led a letter last week urging the Administration to ensure Veterans and Social Security beneficiaries receive their stimulus checks automatically.“Across our state every West Virginian is dealing with the coronavirus and its effects on their daily lives, especially our older … Continue Reading
April 07, 2020
West Virginia Delegation Members, Governor Announce $1.5 Million For New Water Line For Piedmont
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative David McKinley (WV-01), and Governor Jim Justice today announced $1,576,520 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the city of Piedmont to construct a new water line to address an emergency water loss supply due to the closure of a local water treatment plant.“Piedmont and the surrounding region have been devastated by the loss of the Verso Mill. This funding is a small … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Manchin Advocates For Healthcare Funding Guidelines And Implementation Of Audio-Only Telehealth Services
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan and urged him to issue guidance on the implementation of the $100 billion Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for hospitals across the nation, which would be a great benefit to West Virginia providers who are in critical need. Senator Manchin also pushed for guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.3 Million For Support Services
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,381,858 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to provide support and services to West Virginians living with HIV/AIDS.“West Virginia has been ravaged by the opioid epidemic and every West Virginian has been affected by this … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Manchin Calls For Hearing Into Beckley VA Medical Center Patient Abuse
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter calling for the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) to hold a hearing on the reported patient abuse by a former doctor at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).Senator Manchin said in part, “Just like Veterans and family members across West Virginia, I am outraged and disgusted by the newly revealed details of sexual abuse and deprivation of civil rights of Veterans by a former doctor at the Beckley, … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.7 Million For Greenbrier Valley Airport
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,758,289 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Essential Air Service (EAS) Program for the Greenbrier Valley Airport to continue its partnership with SkyWest Airlines, Inc. to provide Greenbrier and White Sulphur Springs with United Express Jet Service through 12 round trip flights per week to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Manchin Asks For WV Strong Stories During Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) asked West Virginians to send him stories of their friends, family, and neighbors being WV Strong during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Those of us who were born and raised in West Virginia and those of us who have moved to West Virginia and adopted our state know how tough we are. We get through difficult times and we've been through a lot in our lives and we've seen a lot of tragedy, a lot of hardships and a lot of challenges but together … Continue Reading
April 05, 2020
Manchin Statement On 10th Anniversary Of Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the tragedy that killed 29 miners at the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine disaster in Whitesville, West Virginia.“Not a day goes by that I don’t think of those we lost ten years ago when 29 brave West Virginia coal miners were killed in the UBB mine disaster. Today, as we remember them ten years later, our hearts are heavy with the sad memory of that unspeakable tragedy. My heart … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin Again Urges President Trump To Increase Domestic Production And Improve Distribution Of Medical Supplies
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to President Trump urging him to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) to produce, procure, and distribute the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tests, and testing materials our healthcare professionals need to care for Americans and West Virginians who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 23rd, Senator Manchin introduced two bills to require the use of the Defense Production Act to produce needed … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin Applauds Approval Of West Virginia Disaster Declaration
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded President Trump’s approval of a major disaster declaration for West Virginia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disaster declaration allows West Virginia to access funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).“We know our population in West Virginia is among the most vulnerable to complications from the coronavirus. Our healthcare professionals need all the help they can get when it comes to providing the … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin Urges Administration To Continue Covering All Costs Of National Guard Troops Activation
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today wrote to President Trump requesting the Administration extend the Title 32 authority for all National Guard troops activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for at least 180 days. By doing so, the federal government would continue covering 100 percent of the costs of this activation.March 27th - Senator Manchin and Senator Capito sent a … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin Hears From West Virginia Financial Institutions: We Need Federal Guidance To Issue SBA Loans
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke with the West Virginia Bankers Association, Community Bankers of West Virginia, and the West Virginia Credit Union League to hear their concerns about the ongoing challenges supporting their customers through the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the announcement that banks and credit unions will begin issuing small business loans today, the lenders expressed their frustrations with the lack of guidance and direction from the U.S. … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More than $55 Million to Help State Transit Systems Respond to COVID-19
CHARLESTON, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $55,656,246 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for West Virginia. Specifically, the funding, which was made possible following President Trump’s signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), will assist communities and public transportation systems in West … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin Hears From West Virginia Architects Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the West Virginia American Institute of Architects to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “West Virginia’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy and they are getting hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We must prioritize supporting our small businesses, employees, and owners so they can stay afloat during these difficult times. I fought hard to include funding in the third … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K For Economic Development 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 $306,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for economic development across West Virginia.“It is great to see the EDA supporting regional economic development across West Virginia. Especially as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic, our economy is essential for creating good paying jobs, boosting economic development, and improving the … Continue Reading
April 02, 2020
Manchin Asks West Virginians To Send Stories Of Being WV Strong During Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) asked West Virginians to send his office their stories of being WV Strong during the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the lives of every West Virginian and American. "In times of uncertainty, and even tragedy, West Virginians have always risen to the challenge and done what it takes to get each other back on our feet. We set the standard in the nation for what it means to be a statewide community. As Abraham Lincoln said, "the better … Continue Reading
April 02, 2020
Manchin Hears From West Virginia Press Association Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the West Virginia Press Association to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "The West Virginia Press Association and its member newspapers are critical to keeping West Virginians informed, especially during times of crisis like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I truly appreciate their vital work to our state and every West Virginian so it was beneficial for me to hear from them first hand … Continue Reading
April 02, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million For Maternal And Child Health Services 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 $2,228,429 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for maternal and child health services in West Virginia. "Access to healthcare is essential for West Virginians and Americans, especially during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic we are currently experiencing. … Continue Reading
April 02, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.5 Million For Senior Services 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 $2,571,641 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for senior services across West Virginia. "This funding is critical to ensuring seniors in West Virginia have access to the care and essential services every citizen deserves, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue Reading
