Press Releases
Manchin Champions Legislation to Protect Coal-Fired Power Plants
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Energy Reliability Act of 2018 and a Senate Resolution on Grid Resilience and Reliability to ensure the continued operation of coal-fired power plants in West Virginia and across the country. The cumulative effect of over-regulation and market rules that disadvantage baseload power, among other factors, has resulted in ongoing closures and retirement announcements for coal-fired and nuclear power plants. These coal-fired … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Statement on the Loss of Barbara Bush
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement following the announcement Former First Lady Barbara Bush has passed. "Gayle and I are heartbroken to learn of the loss of former First Lady Barbara Bush. She served our country with grace and kindness and the world is a better place because of her contributions. The Lord has a masterful plan for all of us and I know Mrs. Bush is home with him now. We join the chorus of prayers from around the world as … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Urges House Veterans' Affairs Committee to Approve Renaming of Huntington VA Medical Center
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, urged the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) and the Ranking Member Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN), to rename the Huntington VA Medical Center after Hershel "Woody" Williams. The resolution passed the Senate on September 7, 2017 by unanimous consent and has been held up in the House of Representatives ever since. Senator Manchin said in part: "Due to this … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding to Expand Access to Preventive Medicine
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations committee, today announced $230,086 for the West Virginia University Research Corporation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding through the Preventive Medicine Residency Program will support curriculum and programs for preventive medicine residents, improving access to quality preventive health care services for West … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Apply for USDA Broadband Loan Program
Washington, D.C. - Senator Manchin is urging communities across West Virginia to apply for support under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. The program provides loans to projects aiming to extend broadband infrastructure in eligible rural communities. USDA has supported broadband infrastructure projects through this program since it was created in the 2002 Farm Bill and reauthorized under the 2014 Farm Bill; it plans to make more … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Thanks President for Declaring Major Disaster Declaration
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today thanked President Trump for declaring a major disaster for the state of West Virginia as a result of the extreme flooding throughout the state between February 14 and February 20, 2018 which caused severe storms caused flooding, landslides, mudslides and wind damage in 21 counties throughout West Virginia. Last month, Senator Manchin led the West Virginia delegation in a letter to President Trump encouraging him to declare a major … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Has Productive Meeting With Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington Officials
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) had a productive meeting with Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington officials. Senator Manchin, Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington are all committed to finding ways to continue their partnership in order to reestablish New River Train service. "I had a very productive meeting with Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington officials today and I'm glad we are all committed to finding an agreement to reestablish service for the New River Train," Senator Manchin … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Manchin Statement on DOJ Drug Raid in Huntington
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement about the drug raids conducted by the Department of Justice and Huntington Police in Huntington, WV today. "This morning the Department of Justice and Huntington Police conducted a series of drug raids in Huntington. These raids send a strong message to those who come to West Virginia with the intent of poisoning our people. Bringing an end to the opioid epidemic will require a multi-pronged approach and the … Continue Reading
April 16, 2018
Manchin Releases Weekly Energy Report
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending in April 7, 2018, estimated U.S. coal production total approximately 14.3 million short tons. This production estimate is roughly 2.9% lower than last week's estimate and 6.3% higher than the comparable week in 2017. Read Senator Manchin's full report below or click … Continue Reading
April 13, 2018
Manchin Champions Improvements and Funding For West Virginia GEAR UP
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act, which intends to improve the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), a federal grant program that seeks to increase college awareness, readiness, and success for low-income and underrepresented students. "Our children are our future. If we are going to continue to compete in a high-tech 21st century economy, we have to make sure that young people have the resources … Continue Reading
April 13, 2018
Manchin Announces Meeting Between Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington Officials
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will bring Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington officials together to discuss a pathway forward to reestablishing service for the New River Train on Tuesday. "I applaud Amtrak for heeding my calls and agreeing to sit down with Collis P. Huntington to try to work out a solution to reestablish New River Train service," Senator Manchin said. "Each year, the New River Train travels from Huntington to Hinton for Railroad Days - bringing visitors and … Continue Reading
April 13, 2018
Manchin Champions Improvements and Funding for West Virginia Gear Up
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act, which intends to improve the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), a federal grant program that seeks to increase college awareness, readiness, and success for low-income and underrepresented students. He also is fighting for increased funding for the GEAR UP program to better serve students in West Virginia. "Our children are our future. If we are going to continue … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
Manchin Votes to Confirm Deputy EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on his vote to confirm the nominee for the next Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Andrew Wheeler. "Every West Virginian wants clean air and clean water and I intend to be vigilant in working with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that our fundamental environmental protections are implemented in a sound, fair and effective way. I believe that the economy and the environment … Continue Reading
April 12, 2018
Manchin Applauds bill Signing To Fight Online Sex Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the bill signing of legislation he cosponsored, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017. This legislation will allow state authorities to combat websites facilitating sex trafficking. "For too long, sex traffickers have been able to use the darkest corners of the internet to traffic young people and commit unconscionable violence. These websites are also guilty of these crimes and must be held … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018
Manchin Applauds Nomination of J.C. Raffety as U.S. Marshal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the nomination of West Virginian J.C. Raffety to serve as U.S. Marshal for Northern District of West Virginia. "With almost 50 years of law enforcement experience, J.C. Raffety is well qualified to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia. Throughout his distinguished career he has proven time and time again his dedication to law and order, and our state of West Virginia. I'm glad President Trump nominated … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018
Manchin Encourages Health and Human Services Secretary to Begin Creating Standards Set by Jessie's Law
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) encouraged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar to create and disseminate the standards required through Jessie's Law, which was passed by Congress when it was included in the FY18 spending bill, as soon as possible. Senator Manchin is also asking for regular updates on the progress of these standards. Senator Manchin said in part: "The Senate passed this important bill by unanimous consent on August 3, … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018
ICYMI: Manchin Visits Pepperoni Chic for Lunch
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited the new pop-up restaurant in Washington, D.C. called Pepperoni Chic, a restaurant that specializes in the West Virginia delicacy pepperoni rolls. The restaurant is owned by Fairmont, West Virginia native Karen Shannon. To watch a video of Senator Manchin's visit, please click here. To watch a video of Senator Manchin tasting the Pepperoni Chic pepperoni roll, click … Continue Reading
April 11, 2018
ICYMI: Secretary Chao Commits to Working with Manchin on New River Train, Corridor H and Yeager Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) questioned U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Amtrak's decision to end private and charter trains - which would impact the New River Train service in West Virginia - and funding to complete Corridor H in West Virginia. To watch Senator Manchin's questioning, click here. "Amtrak's decision to end charter services would have a particularly devastating effect on the annual New River Train, which runs from Huntington to … Continue Reading
April 10, 2018
Manchin Announces More Than $28.2 Million for West Virginia Flood Relief
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $28,244,069 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for highway repairs across the state in response to damages that occurred as a result of the June 2016 and October 2017 flooding. "Many parts of our state were severely damaged by the June 2016 and October 2017 flooding. But as a state, we came together and have shown yet again what a resilient people we are. This funding from the Department of Transportation … Continue Reading
April 09, 2018
Manchin Again Urges President Trump to Preserve Coal-Fired Power Plants in West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, continued his longstanding advocacy for federal agencies to use their authority to keep coal-fired power plants running by urging President Trump and his administration to act now to protect West Virginia jobs and the reliability of our electric grid. Senator Manchin has sent four letters advocating to protect endangered plants and grid reliability. He has also spoken with … Continue Reading
