Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $32 Million For Affordable Housing In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $32,559,963 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families. "Investment in public housing infrastructure is critical to the health of our communities. Everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have a roof over their head. … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Manchin Includes Funding For Combating The Opioid Epidemic, PFAS Contamination Clean-Up Efforts, And Summit Point In Spending Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, included significant funding for West Virginia in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Interior and Environment; Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice, and Science; State and Foreign Ops; and Legislative Branch appropriations bills which were reported out of committee today. "Today the committee approved these appropriations bills and I am pleased that they provide West Virginia with funding for some of the … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Manchin Congratulates 2019 Blue Ribbon Elementary Schools in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated three West Virginia schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named 362 public and private schools for their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups, demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. "I am proud of our three elementary schools in West Virginia that have received the well-deserved … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Bill Designating New River Gorge A National Park Preserve
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today introduced the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act-legislation that would change the New River Gorge's designation from the "New River Gorge National River" to the "New River Gorge National Park and Preserve." This redesignation will promote the beauty and historical significance of the New River Gorge, while ensuring that the longstanding traditions of hunting and fishing are … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1 Million For Job Training Programs in West Virginia
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,056,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for the United Mineworkers of America (UMWA) Career Center through Workforce West Virginia to retrain workers affected by coal industry layoffs across West Virginia. Given the decline of the coal industry in West Virginia, which is a key sector of … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Manchin Encourages West Virginia Students To Apply For 2019 Service Academy Nomination
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today strongly encouraged West Virginia students who are interested in military service to apply for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. Applicants must be high school seniors or recent graduates, and demonstrate a commitment to … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Manchin Statement On Impeachment Inquiry
"Any allegation of misconduct with a foreign country must be investigated. I firmly believe it is premature to jump to any conclusion until an investigation of the facts is complete. "As a U.S. Senator, I take my responsibility in the process very seriously. The Senate's role is to evaluate the facts. It would be irresponsible of me to comment on each piece of the process until all of the facts come out and the Senate begins to review the findings. "I'm hopeful the Senate will rise above … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $6 Million For Health Services
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,145,690 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will support alcohol research programs at West Virginia University and provide mental health support services for West Virginians. "I have always supported investing in medical research and treatment. Despite wonderful medical advancements, there is … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Manchin Applauds Five-Year Cooperative Agreement For Continued Operation Of the Green Bank Observatory
Washington, D.C. - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded a five-year cooperative agreement with Associated Universities, Inc., for the continued operations of the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Observatory (GBO). The agreement will support the full breadth of observatory research, education and outreach, including operating the 100-meter Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. "Scientists at the Green Bank Observatory have … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $5.8 Million For Economic Investments Across 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 $5,839,934 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for various projects across West Virginia. The funding will expand wastewater collection and treatment service, support the WorkForce West Virginia Competitive Improvement Program (CIP) and certify yellow poplar for manufacturing cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. "Investing in … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Manchin Announces $132K For Preservation Of Happy Retreat In Charles Town, West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced $132,500 from the Save America's Treasures Grant program for preservation efforts of the Happy Retreat, which was the home of Charles Washington, founder of Charles Town and brother of George Washington in Charles Town, WV. Senator Manchin has been a supporter of this Historic Preservation Fund program that is administered by the National Park Service, … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce Infrastructure Funding To Repair Damage After Storm
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three grants totaling $7,342,927 to help repair roads damaged as the result of natural disasters. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). "West Virginians have spoken out about the state of our infrastructure and it's clear, they want better than the current predicament. This funding will help West Virginia fix … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Manchin Praises Multi-Million DOE Investment in WVU
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, praised the Department of Energy's (DOE) $2.5 million investment in three clean-coal technology research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). "One of my main priorities as Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is to support and promote advancements in clean coal energy technologies. I am thrilled to see the Department of Energy recognize … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Manchin Supports Annual Veterans Bear Hunt
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today assisted the Potomac Highlands Wounded Warriors Outreach 9th Annual Bear Hunt, set to take place this weekend on the George Washington-Jefferson National Forest. Richard Ogden, Vice President of the Potomac Highlands Wounded Warriors Outreach, has been working with the Forest Service for months to set up the event. "I reached out to the U.S. Forest Service as soon as I learned that our Veterans needed assistance to hunt on our public … Continue Reading
September 19, 2019
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Resolution Dedicating September As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced a resolution to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. "Last week when I was in West Virginia a student, Nick Spence, approached me with the idea to raise awareness about this terrible issue, which is why my fellow Senators and I introduced this resolution to dedicate September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I am proud to help raise … Continue Reading
September 19, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million For Substance Use Disorder Treatment 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 $2,204,124 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Medical Services (BMS). This funding will increase the capacity of Medicaid providers to support substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services. "Every person and community in West Virginia … Continue Reading
September 19, 2019
Manchin Includes Funding For Key West Virginia Priorities In Spending Bills
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, included significant funding for West Virginia in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD); Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA; and Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bills which were reported out of committee today. "I am pleased that the committee has approved appropriations bills which provide West Virginia funding for … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin Urges Attorney General Barr To Address Staffing Practices Within Bureau Of Prisons
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Attorney General Barr highlighting concerns regarding staffing practices within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The three deaths at the Federal Correctional Complex in Hazelton, West Virginia in 2018 and new leadership at the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons prompted the Senator to write a letter to Attorney General Barr. In the letter, Senator Manchin details how pulling non-custodial staff to stand in for … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce $6 Million For Home Visiting Program
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 of $6,031,476 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources' Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "West Virginia mothers and children deserve the best care possible, which is why as a member of the Senate Appropriations … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Manchin Calls On Congressional Leadership To Enact Full, Permanent Funding For Land And Water Conservation Fund
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called on the leaders of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to include full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the fiscal year 2020 funding agreement. Ranking Member Manchin was joined by Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Richard Burr (R-NC), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester … Continue Reading