Press Releases
Year In Review: Manchin Announces West Virginia Received $20.7 Billion In FY 2023
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced West Virginia received $20,731,406,457 in fiscal year 2023 to support the state’s priorities, communities, and families. This includes $122 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests that Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the funding bills from fiscal years 2022 and 2023. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I advocate every day … Continue Reading
January 12, 2024
Manchin Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “On Monday, we celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most inspiring and important figures in American history. Dr. King taught us to stand up for what we believe in through civil, peaceful means to unite our nation instead of dividing it. Dr. King gave us a vision of what America could be when we work together toward a common good. His … Continue Reading
January 12, 2024
Legislative Year In Review: Manchin Delivers Commonsense Solutions For West Virginians, Americans
Washington, DC - In 2023, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) worked with his bipartisan colleagues to deliver commonsense solutions for West Virginians and all Americans. He helped craft a budget deal that resulted in the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which took serious steps to rein in federal spending without gutting Medicare and Social Security, streamlined the federal permitting process, ensured the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and advanced many more critical … Continue Reading
January 12, 2024
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2023 Year-in-Review
Charleston, WV — Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released the Committee’s 2023 year-in-review. Under Senator Manchin’s leadership, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported or ordered reported 59 bills in 2023, including Chairman Manchin’s Nuclear Fuel Security Act and America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023. The Committee held 21 hearings and 3 business meetings on a variety of topics covering the … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Manchin Announces West Virginians Selected For 2024 United States Senate Youth Program
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced high school students Peyton Emilie Barker of Ronceverte and Bryson Cole Riggleman of Petersburg have been selected as West Virginia’s United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) representatives for 2024. Peyton and Bryson were chosen from the state’s top student leaders to join the 104 national student delegation. “I’m so proud of Peyton Barker and Bryson Riggleman for their selection as West Virginia representatives for the … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Manchin, Capito Introduce Bill To Designate Clarksburg Federal Courthouse In Honor Of Judge Irene M. Keeley
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the Clarksburg Federal Courthouse as the “Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse.” Judge Keeley was the first woman appointed as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, a position in which she served for over 30 years. After earning her law degree from West Virginia College of Law, Judge Keeley worked for more than a … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Manchin: My Problem is not With Electric Vehicles. My Problem is This Administration Breaking the Law.
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine federal electric vehicle (EV) incentives including the federal government’s role in fostering reliable and resilient electric vehicle supply chains. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed his concerns with the Administration breaking the law by issuing proposed rules not in line with the electric vehicle tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), China’s … Continue Reading
January 10, 2024
Manchin Announces $3.5M For Prevention, Control Of Infectious Diseases In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,524,648 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding will support statewide efforts to control and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. “I am pleased HHS is investing more than $3.5 million to strengthen statewide efforts to prevent, control, and respond to infectious disease … Continue Reading
January 10, 2024
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Fast-Track Veterans Access To Health Care Benefits
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined Senators Angus King (I-ME), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in introducing legislation to give combat Veterans the option to enroll in their healthcare benefits program before officially transitioning out of active duty. The bipartisan Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act would create an opt-in program to allow transitioning servicemembers to access Veterans Affairs (VA) … Continue Reading
January 09, 2024
Manchin Announces $18.5 Million For Clean School Bus Programs Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $18,560,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for GreenPower of West Virginia. The funding is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support the Clean School Bus Program in Cabell, Clay, Calhoun, Kanawha, Mineral, Monongalia, Harrison, Grant, and Lewis Counties. “I am … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Manchin Applauds Commerce Department For Critical Step In Protecting Domestic Steel Industry Against Unfair Imports
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce announcing its findings that imports of tin mill products from China, Germany and South Korea are being unfairly priced or dumped into the U.S. market, and that imports of tin mill products from China are also being subsidized. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now consider the findings and determine whether the domestic steel industry has been sufficiently … Continue Reading
January 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $4.7 Million For Three West Virginia Head Start Programs
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,717,810 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for three Head Start Programs at MountainHeart Community Services, Raleigh County Community Action Association and PRIDE Community Services. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety and family … Continue Reading
January 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $689K to Support Quality, Afforadble Housing in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $689,631 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for nine West Virginia housing organizations. The funding will help ensure safe, affordable housing for families and youth across the state. “Every West Virginian deserves a roof over their head and a warm, safe place to sleep at night,” said Senator Manchin. “I’m pleased HUD is investing more than $689K to … Continue Reading
January 05, 2024
Manchin Statement On Third Anniversary Of January 6th Capitol Insurrection
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement ahead of the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection. “Three years after the January 6th insurrection, it’s important to remember that American democracy is not always guaranteed. We have to constantly work to protect and strengthen it. On this dark day in 2021, an angry mob attacked police officers, assaulted members of the media, and targeted political leaders on both sides … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Manchin Testifies Before The International Trade Commission In Support Of Cleveland-Cliffs, Domestic Steel Industry
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) in support of Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers (USW)’s anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions on imported tin mill products. “Steel has been the backbone of innovation and economic growth in our great nation for generations and Cleveland-Cliffs is an instrumental part of that. As the steel industry continues to rebound and reinvigorate itself, we must … Continue Reading
January 03, 2024
Manchin, Romney Statement On National Debt Surpassing $34 Trillion, Urgent Need To Pass The Fiscal Stability Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement on the United States national debt surpassing $34 trillion, which equals $100,000 for every person in the country, and called on their colleagues to prioritize passing the bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act in the new year. “Years of fiscal irresponsibility have resulted in the catastrophic debt we face today, which now exceeds $34 trillion - double what it was just ten years ago. Our … Continue Reading
January 03, 2024
Manchin Celebrates New LG NOVA Appalachian Innovation Corridor Coming to West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended and spoke at an event to celebrate the new LG NOVA Appalachian Innovation Corridor coming to West Virginia. The project will involve a $700 million investment over 5 years and will create approximately 275 new jobs. “It was great to be in Charleston today to celebrate the new Appalachian Innovation Corridor coming to our great state,” Senator Manchin said. “From our hardworking people to the surging expansion of industries like … Continue Reading
January 02, 2024
ICYMI: Manchin, Colleagues Urge EPA to Revise Power Plant Rule That Would Raise West Virginia Energy Costs
Charleston, WV — Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Jon Tester (D-MT) called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise a proposed rule that would jeopardize grid reliability, harm energy workers and raise energy costs for West Virginians. In the letter, they urge EPA to ensure that power plant regulations maintain affordable, reliable power, protect … Continue Reading
December 22, 2023
Manchin: Administration Kneecapping Hydrogen Projects
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the below statement following the release of proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Treasury on the use of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The proposal imposes onerous rules—which were not included in the IRA—that limit the ability of the credit to help develop a domestic hydrogen market. “This Administration cannot keep … Continue Reading
December 21, 2023
Manchin Applauds The General Chuck Yeager Women In Aviation Chapter In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the founding of West Virginia’s General Chuck Yeager Women in Aviation chapter. The chapter will be named in honor of West Virginian and Brigadier General Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager. “I applaud West Virginia for founding the General Chuck Yeager Women in Aviation chapter. It is only fitting the chapter is named in honor of my dear friend and legendary figure in the history of aviation General Chuck Yeager who was an early … Continue Reading
