Press Releases
Manchin Congratulates Paul Ryan on Becoming Speaker of the House
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Paul Ryan on becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives. "I congratulate Paul Ryan as he becomes the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Paul is a principled leader, and I believe in his ability to govern reasonably and responsibly. My hope is that, in this new role, he will bring people together from all sides to find commonsense solutions to the challenges we … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Senators Introduce Bill to Withhold Bonuses From Tax Cheats
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Richard Burr (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) yesterday introduced the No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act which withholds bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct. "The fact that millions of dollars in bonuses have been given to IRS employees who haven't been paying their taxes is alarming and completely unacceptable," Senator Manchin said. "No … Continue Reading
October 28, 2015
Manchin Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia Native Sarah Feinberg as Railroad Administrator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Senate's confirmation of West Virginia native Sarah Feinberg to be the permanent Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Feinberg has been serving as the Acting Administrator of the FRA since January 9, 2015. In that role, Feinberg has led the FRA through a challenging year that has included multiple high profile accidents, including the February 16th train derailment outside Mount Carbon, West … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
West Virginia Congressional Delegation Urges Continued Support for Summit Point Training Facility
Washington D.C. - Today, members of West Virginia's congressional delegation and their staff met with Assistant Secretary Gregory Starr from the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security to discuss the Summit Point Training Facility in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The Summit Point Training Facility does vital work ensuring the safety of our diplomats, embassy staff and their families. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Armed Services Committee, has written several … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1 Million to Support Family Health Care Services
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $1,191,631 in funding to the West Virginia Office of Maternal and Child Health Services (OMCHS) to support various programs with the goal of building better health care infrastructure in West Virginia. OMCHS programs specialize in serving the needs of women, infants, children, families, and children with special health care needs. "In West Virginia, the health and well-being of our families and … Continue Reading
October 27, 2015
Manchin, McConnell Introduce Measure to Overturn EPA's Regulation on New Coal-Fired Plants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to stop the Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulation on new coal-fired plants. "I have vowed to do everything I can to fight to protect the people and the communities of West Virginia, which have been absolutely devastated by this Administration's overreaching rules on the coal industry," Senator … Continue Reading
October 26, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $25 Million to Assist Households with Energy Costs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced West Virginia will receive $25,927,056 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to help keep West Virginia families safe and healthy by assisting with household energy costs. "As West Virginians, we take care of those who cannot take care of themselves and those who are the most vulnerable," Senator Manchin said. "These are … Continue Reading
October 21, 2015
Manchin Statement on the President's Drug Abuse Forum
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on President Obama's visit to Charleston, West Virginia to address the growing drug abuse epidemic. "It was an honor to welcome the President to our state today for a powerful discussion with West Virginians who are on the frontlines of opioid abuse. I was especially touched by the heart-wrenching stories from the families who have been personally impacted. If we want to end the growing prescription drug abuse … Continue Reading
October 20, 2015
Manchin Applauds Navy Decision to Name Ship After West Virginia Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the U.S. Navy's decision to name a Navy ship after West Virginia World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel "Woody" Williams. The decision comes after Senator Manchin sent a letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus recommending that a Navy ship be named after Woody Williams for his outstanding sacrifice and dedication to the nation. "I am thrilled the U.S. Navy will name a Navy ship after World War II Medal of … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Manchin and Capito Statement on Site Selection for Charleston VA Clinic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed today's announcement about the site selection for the relocation of the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Charleston, West Virginia. According to the VA, the new location for the Charleston clinic will be on Route 119 South at 700 Technology Drive in South Charleston and is expected to open in the summer of 2016. The current clinic will remain operational until the new clinic is open. "Our … Continue Reading
October 07, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce $3 Million in ARC Grants for West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that four West Virginia projects will receive a total of $3 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for infrastructure, health and economic development improvements. The Logan County Public Service District's Phase III-B1 Wastewater project will receive $1,500,000; the Town of Union's Water System Improvements project will receive $1,000,000; the West Virginia Development … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin Calls for Passage of Lautenberg Act to Protect West Virginia Families From Dangerous Chemicals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling on the chamber to pass the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from toxic chemicals by updating the country's outdated chemical regulatory program. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is the result of a bipartisan agreement that Senator Manchin helped negotiate after nearly two years of … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce $800,000 for Revitalization Project in Southern West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $800,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families to the Coalfield Development Corporation in southern West Virginia. The funding will be used to enhance job creation and business development through Reclaim Appalachia, a project to deconstruct older buildings with no further economic life and either repurpose or donate the … Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Manchin, Capito Applaud Funding to Help West Virginia Workers Affected by Coal Mining Layoffs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today applauded the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announcement that a supplemental National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG), worth up to $7.6 million, is being awarded to WorkForce West Virginia to help West Virginia workers affected by coal mining industry layoffs rejoin the workforce. The grant's initial release of $3.2 million will assist about 900 participants enrolled in the grant project, and an … Continue Reading
October 03, 2015
Manchin Statement on the Passing of West Virginian in Afghanistan Plane Crash
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the passing of Staff Sergeant Ryan Hammond, the Marshall County native who died in the Thursday crash of a U.S. Air Force C-130 in Afghanistan. "Gayle and I join all West Virginians in praying for Ryan Hammond's family and friends in the wake of this awful tragedy. West Virginia and the United States lost a brave airman whose dedicated and courageous service to this country will never be forgotten. Our … Continue Reading
October 02, 2015
Manchin Calls for Commerce Committee Hearing on Wireless Coverage Gaps in Rural America
Washington, D.C. - As significant broadband coverage gaps still exist in West Virginia and across rural America, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation & the Internet Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ranking Member Brian Schatz (D-HI) requesting a hearing to address the state of advanced wireless service in America today. "As Senators who represent rural and remote states, you know how important access to … Continue Reading
October 02, 2015
Manchin, Murphy, Udall, Lee Call for an End to the Failed Syria Train and Equip Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tom Udall (D-NM) and Mike Lee (R-UT) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Ash Carter, U.S. Department of State Secretary John Kerry and Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan urging them to end the Syria Train and Equip Program - an unsuccessful effort to train and equip Syrian opposition fighters - which has endangered Americans and further escalated conflict in the region. The Senators … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Manchin Condemns EPA Ozone Rule That Will Hurt Economy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today strongly criticized the ground-level ozone rule released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule, which lowers the ground level ozone standard from 75 parts per billion to 70 parts per billion, would increase energy prices, curb job growth and hinder economic opportunities by setting the standard at an unrealistically low level. "I've always said we need to strike a balance between the environment and the economy. … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Manchin Votes Against Bill That Shorts Funding for Veterans
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted against the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) Appropriations bill that underfunds veterans' benefits and programs. The bill is $1.2 billion below the President's request and shortchanges veterans programs by $857 million. "We made a sacred commitment to our veterans when we sent them to war that we would do whatever it takes it take care of them when they returned," Senator Manchin said. "This bill does … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce Funding to Combat Drug Abuse in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $620,005 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to support continued efforts to combat drug abuse in West Virginia. The City of Huntington will receive $220,005 in funding to support the enhancement of drug court services. Specifically, the grant award will help establish new capabilities in underserved communities, enhance training programs for drug court experts, and … Continue Reading
