Press Releases
Manchin Statement On National Security Supplemental Funding Bill
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after reviewing the national security supplemental funding bill text. “The southern border is the most dangerous threat facing our country today, and Congress has an obligation to step up and fix it. I commend my Democratic and Republican friends in the Senate for considering our input when working together to craft a bipartisan bill that will immediately shut down the southern border and send a clear … Continue Reading
February 05, 2024
Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Association Of Counties Annual Conference, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke at the West Virginia Association of Counties Annual Conference and received the Lifetime Achievement award for his commitment to serving the people of West Virginia through implementing legislation such as the American Rescue Plan, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “You all are the boots on the ground who know how to enhance the lives of those in your communities, and I … Continue Reading
February 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $50K to Increase Energy Efficiency, Automate Millville Hydroelectric Facility
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that Cube Hydro Partners LLC will receive $50,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office to increase the generation efficiency of the Millville Hydroelectric Facility in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The funding is made possible by Chairman Manchin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “West Virginia’s rivers have been a vital … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award For Efforts To Combat The Drug Epidemic
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Community-Based Advocacy-Focused Data-Driven Coalition-Building Association (CADCA)’s 34th Annual National Leadership Forum. CADCA is the leading substance misuse prevention organization, representing over 5,000 community-based coalitions across the United States and territories and more than 30 countries around the world who work to create safe, healthy, and drug-free communities. “I am … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Manchin, Budd Introduce Sound Science For Farmers Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Sound Science for Farmers Act. This legislation would improve accountability and scientific quality standards for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessments, risk evaluations, and regulatory actions for chemicals that impact America’s farmers and producers. “I’m proud to join Senator Budd in introducing the Sound Science for Farmers Act, which would ensure that EPA cannot impose overarching … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Manchin Saves Groundhog Day in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after speaking with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday on the importance of saving the long tradition of French Creek Freddie’s Groundhog Day in West Virginia. “After speaking with USDA Secretary Vilsack yesterday, I have been assured that French Creek Freddie will have the opportunity to look for his shadow tomorrow morning. Secretary Vilsack and I have remained friends … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
Manchin Secures Commitment From Epa To Fix Clean School Bus Program For Mineral, Monongalia And Harrison Counties
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rescission of award funding for three West Virginia counties to purchase zero or low-emission school buses. The EPA originally announced $18,560,000 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program for Cabell, Clay, Calhoun, Kanawha, Mineral, Monongalia, Harrison, Grant and Lewis Counties. However, EPA rescinded the award funding for … Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
MANCHIN STATEMENT ON USPS INITIAL FINDINGS FOR CHARLESTON POSTAL FACILITY
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, released the following statement on the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) initial findings for the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center’s (P&DC) Mail Processing Facility Review. “While I’m encouraged to see the USPS plans to invest more federal resources in the Charleston postal facility, I have spoken with the America Postal … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Manchin Issues Updated Personal Statement
Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission Gayle Manchin’s discharge from UAB Hospital after a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama. “My wife Gayle has been discharged from UAB Hospital and is being taken care of by family members in West Virginia. We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. Our prayers are with Guy Land as he continues to receive excellent care at UAB … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Manchin Announces Major Disaster Declaration Granted For West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that West Virginia has been granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred August 28 -30, 2023. In November, Senator Manchin led the West Virginia Delegation in urging President Biden and FEMA to consider the state’s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration. “It is vital that our West Virginians receive … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.7 Million For Four Research Projects At West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,759,760 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for four research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). +The funding will support research into sustainability, electronic fields, livestock management, and the Supreme Court’s decision-making process. “West Virginia University continues to make our state proud with innovative research projects. I’m pleased the National … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Manchin Issues Personal Statement
Washington, DC— Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission Gayle Manchin’s discharge from UAB Hospital after a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama. “My wife Gayle has been discharged from UAB Hospital and is being taken care of by family members in West Virginia. We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. Our prayers are with Guy Land as he continues to receive excellent care at UAB … Continue Reading
January 30, 2024
Manchin Issues Personal Statement
Washington, DC— Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission Gayle Manchin’s health after a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama. “On Monday, my wife Gayle and her colleague Guy Land were involved in a car accident on the way from the airport to the hotel in Birmingham, Alabama for an Appalachian Regional Commission event that was planned for today. Both were admitted to UAB Hospital and are receiving excellent … Continue Reading
January 29, 2024
Manchin Announces $7.15 Million in Grants for West Virginia University Research Corporation, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia University Research Corporation and the National Energy Technology Laboratory, located in Morgantown, will receive grants through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office to research and develop tools that improve the energy efficiency of both industrial heating, as well as ammonia and ethylene … Continue Reading
January 26, 2024
Manchin Announces $5.2 Million For Four West Virginia Health Centers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,222,863 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for four West Virginia health centers. These investments will strengthen health services in Berkeley, Fayette, and Upshur Counties. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $5.2 million to help improve the health and well-being of West Virginians across the Mountain State,” said Senator Manchin. “Our health … Continue Reading
January 26, 2024
Manchin: We Will Get to the Facts on Administration’s LNG Pause
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement in response to the Administration pausing new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) sent to non-free trade agreement countries. “Unfortunately, the announcement today reminds me of the ill-advised and unlawful pause on oil and gas leasing this Administration attempted to put in place in the name of climate. If the Administration has the … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Senate Committee Advances Manchin, Graham Legislation Supporting Ukraine Against Putin’s War
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) applauded the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s (SFRC) passage of their bipartisan Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act. The bipartisan legislation expands the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) authority to transfer to Ukraine the proceeds of Russian assets forfeited due to sanctions or export control violations. This authority will provide essential resources to the Ukrainian people as they defend their … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Manchin Announces $972k For Two Research Projects At West Virginia University
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $972,973 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support creating a web portal for artificial intelligence (AI)-based development of cancer drugs as well as research on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) design. “The National Science Foundation continues to be an important partner for the Mountain State … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Record Number of West Virginians Enrolled in Health Insurance Marketplaces
Washington, DC - This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollments hit a record 21.3 million this year, in large part due to the extension of the Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) in Senator Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act. West Virginia saw the single largest enrollment change of any state from the 2023 open season to the 2024 open season - an 80.2% increase. Prior to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, … Continue Reading
January 24, 2024
Manchin Announces $700k For Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. The funding will support a behavioral health workforce initiative and is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m … Continue Reading
