Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Reintroduce Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today reintroduced the Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act to change existing privacy regulations, known as 42 CFR Part 2, surrounding medical records for those suffering with substance use disorder. The goal of the legislation is to save lives by ensuring that medical providers do not accidentally give opioids to individuals in recovery like in the case of Jessica Grubb. In order to ensure all parties … Continue Reading
March 03, 2020
Manchin Launches Coronavirus Resource Page For West Virginians
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced a coronavirus resource page on his website to ensure West Virginians have access to accurate information so they can be prepared and safe. "I have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease outbreak and have received several Senate briefings with officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control, National Institute of Health, Department of Health and Human Services and others. Today, I … Continue Reading
March 02, 2020
This Week: Senate to Take Up Manchin’s American Energy Innovation Act
Washington, D.C. - Last week, after a full year of hearings, business meetings, and bipartisan negotiations, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, released the text of their energy innovation package. The full Senate will take up the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) this week. The AEIA is an all-of-the-above approach to our energy future that brings together innovative solutions that will keep our energy affordable and reliable and protect our grid while … Continue Reading
March 02, 2020
Manchin Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Affordable Care Act Challenge Later This Year
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision to hear a challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Texas v. United States, later this year. "Today the Supreme Court announced their decision to hear Texas v. United States, a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, which currently protects health coverage for 800,000 West Virginians and millions of Americans. I hope that the Supreme Court's … Continue Reading
February 29, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Madison Mayor Harold Sonny Howell
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Madison Mayor Harold Howard "Sonny" Howell II. "Gayle and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our dear friend Madison Mayor Harold Howard "Sonny" Howell II. My uncle, the late A. James Manchin and Sonny were the closest of friends. I met Sonny in the 1970's and he has remained an absolute unconditional, lifelong friend. I have met many unique people throughout the years but … Continue Reading
February 28, 2020
Manchin Sends Another 183 Speed Tests To FCC Highlighting Broadband Coverage Map Issues In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), has sent 330 speed test letters submitted by constituents from across West Virginia to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including 183 letters sent recently, since July 2019. These speed tests highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps and support the need for the formation of a public feedback system to better assess broadband coverage across rural states like West Virginia. These speed test results are from … Continue Reading
February 28, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $13.5 Million For Health Centers 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 $13,461,596 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers across West Virginia. "This funding is especially critical on the heels of the announcement about the closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center. Health centers across our state ensure that rural communities continue to have access to close, reliable … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Manchin To FCC Chairman: We Both Know The FCC's Maps Are Wrong
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on the proposed Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) timeline. In the letter he urged the FCC to go back to the drawing board and create a process and timeline that will allow for verification of the map accuracy before $16 billion in subsidies are committed over the next ten years. The Senator wrote in part, "I urge you to revise the aggressive timeline … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Manchin, Capito Resolution In Honor Of Katherine Johnson
Washington, D.C. - Today the United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) to honor Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson, NASA mathematician and proud West Virginian. "A White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia native, Katherine Johnson not only completed groundbreaking work at NASA during the space race, but also broke the barriers of race and gender during a critical time in our nation. Katherine graduated summa … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Manchin Introduces SAFE Kids Act To Educate Students On Substance Use
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced the Saving America's Future by Educating (SAFE) Kids Act of 2020. The SAFE Kids Act directs the Department of Education along with several health agencies to develop evidence-based, age appropriate curriculum on the negative impacts of substance use - including but not limited to opioids, tobacco, and vaping. This legislation also establishes a competitive grant program for states to implement the curriculum in public schools. … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.6 Million For Damaged Roads 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, announced a grant of $2,626,972 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads program. This funding will help improve infrastructure throughout West Virginia and repair existing federal roads that have been devastated by flood damage. "I am thankful to the DOT for providing funds to address some of the terrible … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300,000 For Senior Corps Organizations 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, announced a grant of $302,661 through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for West Virginia Senior Corps organizations. This funding will create opportunities for citizens 55 and older to use their skills and experience to better their communities through a multitude of service projects. "Our senior citizens are one of the best resources to … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
Manchin Named Honorary UMWA Member
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was named an honorary member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). Senator Manchin received this honor for his relentless work over the last 5 years to secure pensions for 92,000 coal miners and their widows and healthcare benefits for 36,000 coal miners. "My grandfather, Papa Joe, started working in the mines at nine years of age and I will never forget his stories of how hard he worked and fought for his fellow miners to … Continue Reading
February 25, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million For Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,243,658 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in West Virginia. "Early education is an essential part of our children's lives and will ensure a brighter future for generations to come. Head Start ensures that every child they serve, no matter their background or circumstance, have the skills and … Continue Reading
February 24, 2020
Manchin Rated Most Bipartisan Member Of Congress
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on CQ Roll Call's recent release of bipartisan Congressional rankings. For the second year in a row, Senator Manchin has been ranked the most bipartisan Member of Congress, voting with Democrats 50.2% of the time and voting with Republicans 49.8%. CQ Roll Call is the only ranking of bipartisanship based on actual votes taken by Members of Congress. "I am again honored to be ranked the most bipartisan … Continue Reading
February 24, 2020
ICYMI: Manchin Holds Town Halls And Public Field Hearing During February Recess
Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) held public town halls in Huntington and Charleston on the FY 2021 budget, college affordability, broadband access, healthcare, and other issues facing our state and nation. While in Charleston, Senator Manchin also visited the West Virginia Capitol to hear from state lawmakers and visit with West Virginians exploring the Capitol grounds. He also held a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee field hearing in Beckley to … Continue Reading
February 24, 2020
Manchin Statement On The Death Of Katherine Johnson
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson of White Sulphur Springs and a NASA mathematician whose work helped send the first American astronauts into space and to the Moon. "Gayle and I are terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Katherine Johnson, a stellar mathematician and proud West Virginian and we join all Americans and West Virginians in mourning the loss of an incredible American. A … Continue Reading
February 22, 2020
Manchin Applauds Cost Share Adjustment Approval Resulting In Millions Of Funding For West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Administration's approval of the cost share adjustment for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and West Virginia from the current 75% federal-25% state to 90% federal-10% state. The approval for the federal cost-share increase for recovery projects associated with the 2016 severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in West Virginia will not only increase the federal funding on public assistance projects … Continue Reading
February 21, 2020
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $47 Million For Housing Development 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 $47,559,125 from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for various housing development programs across West Virginia. "Every West Virginian deserves to have a roof over their head, regardless of where they live or their background. This funding will help provide that basic necessity for people across our state. I am proud of HUD's … Continue Reading
February 20, 2020
Manchin Statement on The Death Of James "JD" Stanard
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of James Dyer "JD" Stanard of Boliar and a member of the Greatest Generation who served in the 82nd Airborne Division during major battles of World War II. "Gayle and I are terribly saddened to hear of the passing of James Dyer Stanard, a U.S. Army Veteran and proud West Virginian. James served our country bravely during World War II from 1942-1945 in the 319th Artillery Company of the 82nd … Continue Reading
