Press Releases
Manchin Welcomes Pocahontas County Teacher To Testify At Senate ENR Hearing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Mr. Justin Dilley, science teacher at Pocahontas County High School, to testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the importance of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs to rural communities. "I'd like to recognize Justin Dilley, Justin's from Pocahontas County. He's a high school science teacher in … Continue Reading
November 22, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $49 Million For Rural Water Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two loan and grant combinations totaling $49,299,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Investing in infrastructure is critical to maintaining a clean water supply for all of our residents, especially those who live in the rural areas of our state. These … Continue Reading
November 22, 2019
Manchin Applauds WVU And Virgin Hyperloop One Meeting To Discuss Building Their Certification And Test Center In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the meeting between West Virginia University (WVU) and Virgin Hyperloop One on the prospect of building their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia. Last week, Senator Manchin sent a letter advocating for Virgin Hyperloop One to build their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia to Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, the parent organization of Virgin Hyperloop One. "It is great to see WVU and … Continue Reading
November 21, 2019
Manchin Votes To Keep Government Open, Demands Action On Miners Fix By December 31st
Washington, D.C. - Although U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for a continuing resolution in order to keep the government open until December 20, he's disappointed the short-term spending bill did not include his amendment, the Bipartisan American Miners Act. If this legislation isn't passed by December 31, 1,000 miners will lose their healthcare. "Although, I voted to pass this short-term spending bill, I'm disappointed it did not include the Bipartisan American Miners Act. If we … Continue Reading
November 20, 2019
Manchin Statement On 51st Anniversary Of The Farmington Mine Disaster
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement honoring the 78 miners who were killed in the Consolidation Coal Company's No. 9 Mine Tragedy 51 years ago in Farmington, West Virginia. "Today we honor the 78 brave miners who were lost in the Consolidation Coal Company's No. 9 mine tragedy. It was November 1968 when Farmington No. 9 exploded. My uncle, neighbor and several high school classmates were in the mine at the time of the explosion. For days … Continue Reading
November 19, 2019
Manchin Committee Passes Bills To Permanently Fund LWCF And Address National Parks Backlog
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending legislation. The committee reported out 15 energy and lands bills on a largely bipartisan basis. Among these was Senator Manchin's (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at its fully authorized level of $900 million … Continue Reading
November 19, 2019
Manchin Statement On MLB Proposal To Eliminate Minor League Teams In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) made the following statement on the Major League Baseball (MLB) proposal to restructure the minor leagues, eliminating minor league teams in West Virginia. "I will do everything I can to protect minor league baseball in West Virginia because many of these teams have been pillars of the community for decades. I'm contacting everyone I know in the MLB to ask them to consider the consequences of scrapping our local teams. Our national pastime … Continue Reading
November 18, 2019
Manchin Applauds Groundbreaking Of Facebook's Fiber Project In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the groundbreaking of Facebook's project to lay 275 miles of fiber through West Virginia to connect the Facebook data centers in Ohio and Virginia. The project will construct 275 miles of fiber through West Virginia between Ashburn, VA and Columbus, OH. The state will gain more access to broadband internet while providing Facebook access to the rights-of-way in the state. "The groundbreaking of … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
Manchin, Collins Applaud Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today applauded the passage of their resolution, S. Res 423, to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously. "In West Virginia there are more than 10,500 homeless students and across the nation there were 1.3 million homeless children and youth in the 2016-2017 school year. This is an unfortunate and unacceptable situation we are facing as a … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Broadcasters Association Meeting With FCC Chairman Pai On Rural Broadband Coverage
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai today attended a meeting with the West Virginia Broadcasters Association to discuss broadband coverage in West Virginia. "In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the rural electrification program to bring electricity to communities across America. In 2019, the fight to bring reliable broadband to rural communities across the nation is just as important. Without access to the … Continue Reading
November 14, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce HUD Funding For Marion County
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 $132,152 to support the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority (FMHA). Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "Everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have a roof over their head. Access to affordable housing helps individuals to get back on their feet and gives them a hand … Continue Reading
November 13, 2019
Manchin Advocates For Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke on the Senate Floor on his resolution to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. "In West Virginia there are more than 10,500 homeless children and youth. This is an unfortunate and unacceptable situation we are facing as a state and nation. I always say that there are five promises we as adults should make to every child; they should have unconditional love from a caring adult, a safe place to … Continue Reading
November 13, 2019
Manchin Sends Letter To Richard Branson Advocating For Virgin One To Build Certification And Test Center In West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter advocating for Virgin Hyperloop One to build their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia to Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, the parent organization of Virgin Hyperloop One. Senator Manchin previously met with the leadership team of Virgin Hyperloop One on October 16th to discuss the possibility of building the center in West Virginia. Following that meeting, Virgin Hyperloop One released a request for … Continue Reading
November 12, 2019
Manchin Sends More Than 100 Speed Tests To FCC Chairman To Highlight Broadband Coverage Map Issues
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), has sent more than 100 speed test letters submitted by constituents from across West Virginia to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), since July to 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 28 counties across West Virginia. "In 1935 FDR … Continue Reading
November 11, 2019
MANCHIN PRESENTS AWARDS TO FAMILY OF WWII VETERAN JOSEPH GUIO
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a Veterans Day celebration at the American Legion Post in Follansbee today. The event honored World War II Veteran Joseph Guio posthumously for his heroic actions during the sinking of the USS Monoghan during World War II. Senator Manchin awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, as well as a citation signed by the Secretary of the Navy and a combat ribbon to the family of Mr. Guio. "It is my distinct honor to join … Continue Reading
November 11, 2019
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $7 MILLION IN EDA GRANTS
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a series of economic development grants totaling $7,049,375 for eight projects throughout the state. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). "I am glad to see that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is supporting West Virginia by investing in our regional economies and infrastructure which is essential to … Continue Reading
November 08, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce USDA Funding For Rural Development
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two grants to support rural development in West Virginia. One grant will support Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, while the other will be used for the implementation of an ATV trail on the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "West Virginians are some of the hardest … Continue Reading
November 08, 2019
WV Delegation Urges President Trump To Designate State Funeral For Last Surviving Medal Of Honor Recipient
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), wrote a letter to President Trump to urge him to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient. The letter said in part, "Our West Virginia congressional delegation has been united in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that calls for this momentous event, however the President of the … Continue Reading
November 07, 2019
ICYMI: Manchin Demands Accountability In Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
Washington D.C. - During a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) called for accountability in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, his frustration with the ongoing criminal investigations into the Clarksburg and Beckley VA Medical Centers. To watch his remarks, click here. Below is a timeline of Senator Manchin's efforts to get answers for these families. On Thursday, July 5th, 2018 Senator Manchin's office was notified by the VA Inspector … Continue Reading
November 07, 2019
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K For Community Development 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 $313,000 for the City of Beckley from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families. "Access to affordable housing gives a hand up not a hand out to West Virginians trying to … Continue Reading
