Press Releases
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for the fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill that includes a permanent solution for retired miners healthcare benefits, funding to fight the opioid epidemic, additional disaster funding to support ongoing recovery efforts from last summer's devastating floods, along with investments in fossil energy research and broadband expansion. In February, Senator Manchin sent a letter to President Trump describing the specific … Continue Reading
May 01, 2017
Manchin Secures Permanent Solution for miners Healthcare Benefits
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured a permanent solution for retired miners healthcare benefits in the 2017 fiscal year spending bill, which Congress will vote on this week. This provision requires that the federal government and coal operators honor their obligation of healthcare benefits to retired miners and their families who are facing uncertainty as a result of the financial crisis and corporate bankruptcies. "For years I have been working side-by-side with the … Continue Reading
April 28, 2017
Manchin Statement on D.C. Court of Appeals Decision to Suspend Clean Power Plan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement after the D.C. Court of Appeals granted President Trump's request to suspend the Clean Power Plan lawsuit. "I applaud the D.C. Court of Appeals for recognizing that these regulations are simply unlawful. This ruling against the Clean Power Plan is an important step to prevent further job losses, increases in consumers' utility rates, and more damage to our economy. Today, coal makes up 30% of our electric portfolio … Continue Reading
April 28, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $3.3 Million for Huntington Head Start Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $3,384,277 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will be awarded to Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. in Huntington. This funding will enable Head Start programs in Huntington to continue to provide critical health, nutrition, education, and social services to local families and children. "Our children … Continue Reading
April 28, 2017
Manchin Supports Short-Term Funding with Assurance Permanent Healthcare Fix for Miners will be on Final Spending Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued a statement on his support of the short-term continuing resolution that passed the Senate by unanimous consent today to keep the government funded through next week. "I am supporting the short-term funding bill that will keep the government open until next week only because I received assurances that a permanent healthcare fix for our retired miners will be in the final spending package and the inclusion of explicit language covering … Continue Reading
April 28, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce FEMA Firefighter Grants for Monongalia and Preston Counties
Grants Awarded to Fire Departments in Morgantown and Terra Alta WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $419,342 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire departments in Morgantown and Terra Alta. The grants awarded through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program will help local fire departments purchase new equipment. "Our brave firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line … Continue Reading
April 26, 2017
Manchin and UMWA Retired Miners Call for Permanent Healthcare Fix at Press Conference
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a press conference today hosted by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) calling for a permanent healthcare fix in government funding legislation. "We would not be at this point today if it weren't for the retired miners and their widows who have come to Capitol Hill, talked with their representatives, made phone calls and written letters," Senator Manchin said. "It's because of their hard work that we are so close to … Continue Reading
April 25, 2017
Manchin and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a bipartisan legislation to authorize the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, a private foundation, to begin the process of constructing a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The memorial will honor men and women in uniform, the Fallen servicemembers, their families, and all those who have been impacted by our nation's longest war. "Throughout our country we have many memorials … Continue Reading
April 24, 2017
Manchin Votes to Confirm Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on his vote to confirm the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee, Sonny Perdue. "As a former Governor, I understand how crucial it is for an executive leader to have his team in place. As the nation's Secretary of Agriculture, I have confidence that Governor Perdue will work tirelessly to ensure that duplicative and harmful regulations that affect our farmers and agribusinesses are removed. "During my … Continue Reading
April 21, 2017
Manchin Co-Hosts Regional Job Fair in Huntingotn
Senator Manchin co-hosted a Regional Job Fair with Marshall University, WorkForce West Virginia and others Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin co-hosted a regional job and resource fair at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. The free event was co-hosted with Marshall University, WorkForce West Virginia, City of Huntington, Southwest West Virginia Region 2 Workforce Investment Board, Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington … Continue Reading
April 20, 2017
Manchin and Capito Applaud HHS Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement that $5,881,983 in opioid crisis grants will be awarded to West Virginia. Funding will support prevention, treatment and recovery services. HHS Secretary Tom Price announced the grants as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in America. The grants will be awarded to all 50 states and total … Continue Reading
April 17, 2017
WV Delegation, UMWA President Urge Congressional Leadership to Include Permanent Solution For Miners' Benefits in Government Funding Resolution
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), U.S. Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney, Evan Jenkins and Cecil Roberts, President of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging them to include a permanent solution for the miners' benefits in the government funding bill that Congress will … Continue Reading
April 12, 2017
Manchin and Wicker Urge FCC to Expand Broadband Access Using Accurate Coverage Maps
Manchin, Wicker call on FCC to promote new broadband deployment in a manner that accounts for the real-world experiences in rural America Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the newly-created Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force to ensure the broadband coverage data it collects is consistent, reliable, and robust. The Senators noted that accurate data that reflects the real mobile … Continue Reading
April 07, 2017
Manchin Statement on Airstrikes in Syria
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the air strikes in Syria. "Earlier this week, the world watched the devastating effects of chemicals weapons on innocent civilians and children after the Syrian regime decided to use these outlawed weapons against its own people. This isn't the first time they have committed such a heinous crime. Four years ago, they attacked their people with chemical weapons and at that time, we believed there was a … Continue Reading
April 06, 2017
Manchin Statement on Using the Nuclear Option
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the Senate's plan to use the nuclear option. "I am deeply disappointed that, later today, many Senators plan to vote for the nuclear option, taking another step toward destroying the Senate. As I said when I voted against the Democrats' nuclear option in 2013, I firmly believe that the filibuster is vital to protecting the minority's views and exactly why the Framers of our Constitution made the … Continue Reading
April 05, 2017
Manchin, Casey, Scott and Cartwright Introduce Bills to Protect Miners and Strengthen Safety Standards
Legislation would prevent coal companies from unfairly denying benefits to deserving miners and families Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA) and House Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-17) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 and the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017. These bills would reform the federal program that provides benefits to coal miners … Continue Reading
April 05, 2017
Manchin, Casey, Scott and Cartwright Introduce Bills to Protect Miners and Strengthen Safety Standards
Legislation would prevent coal companies from unfairly denying benefits to deserving miners and families Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Bob Casey (D-PA) and House Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-17) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 and the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017. These bills would reform the federal program that provides benefits to coal miners … Continue Reading
April 05, 2017
Manchin Urges President Trump to Address Chinese Steel Dumping and Overcapacity During Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Chinese steel produced with unfair subsidies and other illegal practices has a harmful impact on our national economic health and our national security interests The letter calls on the President to continue strong enforcement of U.S. trade laws and to make it clear to President Xi that Chinese steel dumping is unacceptable Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Al Franken (D-MN), Gary … Continue Reading
April 05, 2017
Manchin Statement on Seventh Anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine Tragedy
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement reflecting on the seven-year anniversary of the tragedy at Upper Big Branch Mine that killed 29 miners. "Today our hearts are heavy with the sad memory of the tragic Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster. Seven years ago, 29 brave West Virginia miners went to work and never returned home to their loved ones. In the aftermath of that horrible day, through moments of hope and despair, all West Virginians and the … Continue Reading
April 04, 2017
Manchin and Capito Announce Nearly $279K for WVU Stroke Research Training Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that $278,796 will be awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) from the National Institute on Aging to support the University's Stroke Research Training Program. The program aims to train the next generation of stroke researchers to better assess strokes in the context of the affected population. The training program will select the best PhD students from the participating Biomedical Sciences … Continue Reading
