Press Releases
Manchin Calls for Hearing On Attempted Wall Street Takeover of Norfolk Southern
Washington, D.C. - At a press conference in Charleston, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that he is calling for an immediate Senate investigation into Canadian Pacific Railway's plan to acquire Norfolk Southern, a transaction that will profit Wall Street investors, while potentially costing hundreds of jobs in West Virginia. Senator Manchin is insisting that the details of this merger be thoroughly reviewed by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation before … Continue Reading
January 26, 2016
Manchin Applauds 1.1 Billion Reduction in Opioid Tablets Since Rescheduling of Hydrocodone
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the drastic reduction of opioid prescriptions by 26.3 million, or 1.1 billion tablets, since moving the hydrocodone-combination drugs from Schedule III to Schedule II, an effort he led in 2013 and 2014. The research, conducted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was published in a JAMA Internal Medicine report on Monday. "These reductions in opioid prescriptions are … Continue Reading
January 21, 2016
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Mingo County Community Health Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the Williamson Health and Wellness Center in Mingo County will receive $343,887 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding, awarded through the Health Center Cluster Grant Program, will support health care operations and expand access to care. "All West Virginians deserve access to primary and preventive care that will keep them healthy," … Continue Reading
January 21, 2016
Manchin Votes to Override WOTUS Veto
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to override the President's veto of S. J. Res. 22, a resolution to disapprove the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that expanded the types of waterways subject to federal regulation. The Senate failed to advance the measure to override the veto by a 52-40 vote. "I voted to override the President's veto today because, if the WOTUS rule … Continue Reading
January 21, 2016
Manchin, Hoeven Introduce Updated Coal Ash Recycling Legislation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Hoeven (R-ND) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation that will create a states-first approach to regulating coal ash that provides both certainty for the safe and efficient recycling of coal ash and an enforceable state permit program for the disposal of coal ash. This legislation, which will be considered at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, builds on the … Continue Reading
January 20, 2016
Manchin Votes to Strengthen Vetting Standards for Refugees
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement after voting to begin debate on the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act, a bill to strengthen the vetting standards for refugees coming into the United States from Iraq and Syria. The Senate blocked debate on the bill by a 55-43 vote. "While our country has a long history of welcoming refugees and has an important role to play in the heartbreaking Syrian refugee crisis, it is the … Continue Reading
January 20, 2016
WINTER STORM INFORMATION CENTER
Map issued by The Weather Channel Senator Manchin Urges West Virginians to Prepare for Severe Winter Weather Most of West Virginia is projected to get a significant amount of snowfall from a high impact winter storm moving through the state from Friday into Saturday. Senator Manchin is advising all West Virginians to make preparations in case of an emergency, to take precautions and to be in contact with their County Office of Emergency Services if necessary. Each County Office of Emergency … Continue Reading
January 19, 2016
Manchin Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Aracoma Mine Disaster
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Aracoma mine disaster: "Today, Gayle and I join all West Virginians in remembering the brave miners we tragically lost 10 years ago at Aracoma. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones today, and I want them to know that the miners and their families will always be remembered. In their honor, we have passed historic legislation, which increased the number of emergency … Continue Reading
January 14, 2016
Manchin and Capito Announce West Virginia Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced the names of the two students who have been selected as delegates to the 54th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 5-12 in Washington, D.C. Arka Gupta of Charleston and Adrien Inman of Martinsburg were chosen to represent West Virginia at the program's 54th annual Washington Week. "I am proud to congratulate Arka Gupta and Adrien Inman on being selected as West … Continue Reading
January 14, 2016
Jefferson County Receives High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) applauded the designation of Jefferson County, West Virginia as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) today. Jefferson is one of 14 additional counties in 10 states that was announced by Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli. The HIDTA designation will enable Jefferson County to receive federal resources to further the coordination and development of drug control efforts among … Continue Reading
January 05, 2016
Manchin Responds to President Obama's Executive Actions
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on President Obama's executive actions on gun measures. "As Governor, I worked with members of both political parties in West Virginia to reach commonsense solutions on important issues. And as Senator, I worked with Republican Senators like Pat Toomey, Mark Kirk, Susan Collins, and John McCain to introduce a commonsense background check bill that protected the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun … Continue Reading
December 23, 2015
Manchin Family Wishes All West Virginians a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement wishing all West Virginians a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. "On behalf of my wife Gayle and the entire Manchin family, I would like to wish all West Virginians and Americans a very merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. "There is no time like the holidays to celebrate the love of families and friends and reflect on our countless blessings. I have always said that if you … Continue Reading
December 23, 2015
Manchin Condemns Delay of New CDC Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell urging the agency to support the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing, which have been delayed in response to pressure from outside groups, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Senator Manchin wrote in part: "The CDC very recently released alarming new … Continue Reading
December 21, 2015
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of GONE Act to Cut Government Waste
Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed The Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act, bipartisan legislation to save taxpayer dollars by providing additional oversight over the financial accountability of federal grant programs. The bill, which was reintroduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) in April, would require agencies to close out expired grant accounts with zero dollar balances and undisbursed funding remaining. These expired … Continue Reading
December 21, 2015
Manchin and Capito Congratulate Wheeling Jesuit on Volleyball National Championship
Washington, D.C. - A resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) congratulating the Wheeling Jesuit University Women's Volleyball team on their victory in the Division II National Championship passed late Friday. The Senate resolution recognizes the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals players and coaches on their victory over Palm Beach Atlantic University. To read the resolution in its entirety, click here. "I am so proud of the Wheeling Jesuit volleyball … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
Manchin Votes Against Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement after voting against $680 billion in tax expenditures to millionaires and billionaires included in the $1.1 trillion spending package, especially since the bill omits the fiscally responsible Miners Protection Act. "Instead of voting on just a $1.1 trillion spending bill that helps veterans, middle class families, our defense department, our border security and a host of other valuable federal programs, we … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
Manchin Applauds Passage of Chemical Safety Reform Legislation
Washington, D.C. - As a lead cosponsor and a staunch advocate of chemical safety reforms, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Senate passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on Thursday evening to send the bipartisan legislation to the President's desk. This bill would ensure the safety of the chemicals Americans use every day by updating the United States' outdated chemical regulatory program. "I am pleased … Continue Reading
December 17, 2015
Manchin Condemns Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package in Senate Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor explaining his opposition to the $680 billion in tax expenditures included in the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending package. Senator Manchin encouraged his colleagues to vote against the deal that adds to our mounting national debt, extends tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and ignores the fiscally responsible "Miners Protection Act." To watch Senator Manchin's floor remarks, click here. Senator … Continue Reading
December 16, 2015
Manchin, Kirk Call for Additional Background Screening of All Visa Applicants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) yesterday sent a letter to President Obama urging the Administration to immediately require social media screening as a part of the visa background check process for all those seeking to enter the United States on a visa. The letter comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed one of the San Bernardino attackers, Tashfeen Malik, had posted social media messages professing her radicalization before … Continue Reading
December 16, 2015
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of PBOR 2
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today hailed the Senate's unanimous passage of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 (S. 571). "General Aviation is losing 6,000 pilots per year because of antiquated regulations and unnecessary bureaucratic barriers," said Manchin. "This industry contributes $219 billion to the U.S. economy each year and supports 1.1 million jobs. I am proud to have helped lead this effort with Senator Inhofe to finish what we started in … Continue Reading
