Press Releases
Manchin Sends West Virginia Priorities to Highway Bill Negotiators
Washington, D.C. - As House and Senate negotiators go to conference to work out a long-term transportation bill, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is urging the committee to include provisions in the final bill that are important for West Virginia. "West Virginia has 38,000 miles of public roads, many of which are in poor condition and in need of repair," Senator Manchin said. "We are in serious need of a federal, long-term funding bill that goes beyond the status quo to address our state's and … Continue Reading
November 18, 2015
Manchin Urges Conferees to Shorten Multi-Year Highway Bill and Maximize Investments on Crumbling Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to House-Senate conferees negotiating a final Highway and Transportation Bill compromise, urging them to focus on our nation's crumbling infrastructure by shortening the authorization period for the bill and using the savings to maximize annual investment levels for all surface transportation programs. The Senators wrote in part: "Over the past 20 years, total federal, state, and local investment in transportation has … Continue Reading
November 18, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce USDA Funding to Support West Virginia State University
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $1,798,667 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Funding will support research, teaching and extension activities at West Virginia State University, which is an 1890 historically black land-grant university. "West Virginia State University continues to lead West Virginia and our nation by providing opportunities through … Continue Reading
November 17, 2015
Manchin Applauds Passage of Resolutions to Eliminate Unreasonable EPA Regulations for Coal-Fired Plants
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Senate's passage of two resolutions to roll back the onerous Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for new and existing coal-fired power plants. The Senate voted to pass a resolution introduced by Senator Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to stop the Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulations for new coal-fired power plants. The Senate also voted to pass a separate resolution … Continue Reading
November 17, 2015
Manchin Applauds CAMC for Receiving Nation's Highest Health Care Award
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded Charleston Area Medical Center Health System (CAMC) on being named as one of four recipients of the 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. CAMC is being recognized for its outstanding commitment to sustainable excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership in the health care category. The 2015 Baldrige Award will be presented at an … Continue Reading
November 16, 2015
In Wake of Paris Attacks, Manchin Calls for Increased Efforts to Keep the U.S. Safe
Washington, D.C. - In a letter to President Obama, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) are calling for increased efforts to ensure that no refugee related to the Syrian crisis is allowed into the United States unless the U.S. government can guarantee, with 100 percent assurance, that the refugee is not involved with ISIS. In the letter, the Senators request that the Administration outline the challenges it faces for checking the background of Syrian refugees and … Continue Reading
November 12, 2015
Manchin Pays Tribute to Ritchie County Veterans on Appreciation Tour to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), in a Congressional Record Statement, proudly recognized 20 Veterans from Ritchie County, West Virginia who traveled to the nation's capital today to visit the memorials that were built in their honor. The Veteran Appreciation Tour included wreath-laying ceremonies at the Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial and the World War II Memorial. They also toured the Arlington National Cemetery and had private time for a wreath-laying ceremony at … Continue Reading
November 12, 2015
Manchin, Cornyn Introduce Bill Honoring Elite Group of Vietnam Veterans
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced legislation to award an elite group of Vietnam veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal. The 'Dust Off' crews, as they were known by their radio call sign, flew unarmed air ambulances into hostile areas to rescue the wounded, providing critical medical treatment as they evacuated troops out of harm's way to waiting medical facilities during the Vietnam War. Sens. Cornyn and Manchin's bill would award members of … Continue Reading
November 11, 2015
Manchin: Honor Our Veterans Every Day
Washington, D.C. - In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today encouraged West Virginians to recognize the sacrifices and contributions and thank our nation's Veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day. "The sacrifices and patriotism of our Veterans who have served this country know no bounds," Senator Manchin said. "No matter the war, no matter the rank, no matter the duty, every one of our heroic Veterans has answered America's call. It doesn't seem right that we … Continue Reading
November 11, 2015
Senators Manchin, Blunt Introduce Bipartisan Hire Vets Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Joe Manchin (WV) and Roy Blunt (MO) today introduced the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing (HIRE) Veterans Act, legislation creating an annual, tiered recognition program to award employers based on their contributions to veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Act would establish a program within the Department of Labor that annually recognizes qualified employers for meeting certain criteria designed to encourage veteran friendly businesses, including: … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin Votes to Pass Appropriations Bill That Provides Additional Funding for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to pass the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon/VA) Appropriations Act, legislation that funds critical Veterans' benefits and programs. Senator Manchin voted for this Mil-Con VA appropriations bill only after it was updated to reflect the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015. The updated language provides more than $2 billion in additional funding for the nation's Veterans. "We made a sacred commitment to our … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin, Group of Senators Applaud CDC for New Prescribing Guidelines
Washington, D.C. - As the prescription drug abuse epidemic continues to have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities across America, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Angus King (I-ME) sent a letter to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) Director Thomas Frieden, applauding the agency's newly released Draft Guidelines … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin Refutes Basis of Clean Power Plan in Letter to EPA Administrator
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy criticizing the EPA for establishing the Clean Power Plan standards for new coal-fired power plants that are based on a presently failing Canadian carbon, capture and sequestration (CCS) project. In the letter, Senator Manchin points out that the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for new coal-fired plants in the United States are based … Continue Reading
November 10, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce Assistance for Beckley-Area Veterans Struggling With Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $22,593 in funding for the Housing Authority of Raleigh County to provide housing assistance for homeless Veterans. "The men and women who have courageously defended our country deserve the best care and benefits, and even one Veteran sleeping on the street is one too many," Senator Manchin said. "I am pleased that Raleigh County will receive funds to assist those who are struggling with … Continue Reading
November 06, 2015
Manchin Statement on President's Decision to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. "In my opinion, this decision was based purely on political desires and not policy facts. The facts are that multiple State Department studies have all concluded that the pipeline will have no significant impact on our environment, and this project would have created over 20,000 direct jobs. The President and this Administration … Continue Reading
November 04, 2015
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Boost Jobs and Urban Development in Beckley and Vienna
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $367,411 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop communities by providing the means necessary to establish practical housing and living environments, while also promoting greater job growth and other opportunities. "Investments that improve our … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $12 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced loans and grants for five projects in West Virginia to develop water and wastewater infrastructure. The funds have been awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will provide rural communities with the resources necessary to improve or repair their water and wastewater systems. USDA has awarded $12,246,000 to four West Virginia communities for projects in the Water and … Continue Reading
November 03, 2015
Manchin Votes to Block Overreaching WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to advance a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse the "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule. "The EPA wrote and finalized this rule without consulting some of the people who care about clean water the most: everyday West Virginians and Americans," Senator Manchin said. "This overreaching rule would impose a heavy financial burden on all of us and would lead interruptions on myriad of economic … Continue Reading
October 30, 2015
Manchin Statement on the Budget Deal
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the budget deal: "I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans were able to come together, negotiate, and arrive at a budget deal that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. While this agreement is far from perfect, it is a first step toward getting Congress back on track. At a minimum, this bipartisan compromise gets us out of the cycle of legislating from crisis to crisis and allows us to focus … 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
