Press Releases
Manchin Announces $2 Million for Randolph County Waterline Extension Project
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Midland Public Service District will receive $2,000,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a waterline extension project that will provide a clean, reliable water source to the currently unserved community of Bowden. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $13.9 Million for Improvements at Four West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,913,818 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements at four West Virginia airports. The funding is made possible by FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “I am pleased DOT is investing more than $13.9 million to improve service, safety and efficiency at four of our airports across West … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Manchin Reintroduces Relief for Survivors of Miners Act
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act to ease the burden on surviving family members of miners who pass away due to Black Lung disease. Due to unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles, survivors of deceased miners often face difficulties in securing the benefits to which they are entitled, and this legislation would ease … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Manchin Announces $982K for Three West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $982,033 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Saint Joseph, Monongah and Folsom Volunteer Fire Departments. The funding is made possible through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and will provide critical resources to the fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, improve … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.5 Million to Reimburse West Virginia National Guard for COVID-19 Costs
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,565,749 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Office of the Adjutant General of West Virginia. The funding will reimburse costs accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic through the activation of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to respond to the public health emergency. "The West Virginia National Guard … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Manchin Questions SEC Chairman on Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule, Rulemaking Comment Periods
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) questioned the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler on the SEC’s climate disclosure rule that jeopardizes America’s economic and energy security, as well as the SEC’s rulemaking and the insufficient time it provides for public comment. The SEC is a federal agency that monitors markets, enforces laws regarding securities and investments and develops new regulations as markets … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Manchin Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Mountain Valley Pipeline
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, filed an Amicus Curiae — Friend of the Court — brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s, emergency application to vacate the stays of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that are blocking completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). “I was proud to help ensure … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
Manchin Announces $5.9 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services, Workforce Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,941,303 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services and bolster the healthcare workforce across West Virginia. The funding will specifically be used to increase access to HIV/AIDS treatment, expand two Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency and fellowship training programs, strengthen substance use disorder treatment services … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
Manchin Announces $901K for Three West Virginia Research Projects
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $901,548 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three West Virginia research projects. The funding will support vital research into biological processes at West Virginia University (WVU), polar science at Concord University and neurotechnology at WVU. “The National Science Foundation continues to be an important partner for the Mountain State through their … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
Manchin Comes out Against Changing DCA Perimeter Rule
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) to express his concern over the proposal to alter the High Density (Slot) and Perimeter Rule perimeter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) out of concern for the impact this change would have on regional airports including those in West Virginia. “Changing the Perimeter … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Manchin Opposes David Uhlmann for Assistant Administrator of the EPA
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to oppose the nomination of David Uhlmann to serve as Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “The Biden Administration is hellbent on regulating the dependable power our country relies on out of business and ignoring and manipulating the laws of the land, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to advance a … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Manchin Welcomes Assistant Secretary of Commerce to West Virginia to Discuss Broadband Expansion
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement welcoming Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator, to West Virginia. Assistant Secretary Davidson will be holding a roundtable with local officials to discuss the more than $1.2 billion in federal funding coming to West Virginia through the Bipartisan … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in 2024 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will hopefully be voted on by the full Senate later this year. “I am proud we were able to come together in a … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Funding Bill
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a number of West Virginia priorities in the Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will hopefully be voted on by the full Senate later this year. “I am proud we were able to come together in a … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Manchin, Cruz Gas Stove Ban Included in Fy24 Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured a bipartisan amendment to prevent the Biden Administration from banning gas stoves in households across America in the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill. The amendment mirrors the Gas Stoves Protection and Freedom Act that Senator Manchin and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced in February. The full Senate will vote on this legislation later this year. “It’s past time … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Manchin Opposes Julie Su for U.S. Secretary of Labor
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to oppose the nomination of Julie Su to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor. “I believe the person leading the U.S. Department of Labor should have the experience to collaboratively lead both labor and industry to forge compromises acceptable to both parties. While her credentials and qualifications are impressive, I have genuine concerns that Julie Su’s more progressive … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Manchin Secures Provision to Preserve Appalachian Culture in 2024 Legislative Branch Funding Bill
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured a provision to protect the culture and traditions of the Appalachian region in the Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch funding bill. The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to work through the rest of the funding bills, which will hopefully be voted on by the full Senate later this year. “I am proud we were able to come … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Manchin Announces $416K for the Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $416,959 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative based in Dunbar. The funding will support and expand the organization’s Empowerment Collaborative project, a middle school redesign model currently active in five West Virginia school districts with the goal of innovating the middle school experience for … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Manchin, Committee Receive Testimony on Compacts of Free Association
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to receive testimony regarding the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023, a legislative proposal submitted by the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Interior. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the importance of renewing the Compacts of Free Association to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing Compact … Continue Reading
July 11, 2023
Manchin Questions Nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., USAF on his nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This position is the highest ranking and most senior military officer in the United States Armed Forces. Senator Manchin questioned General Brown on the importance of passing a national budget on time, promoting fiscal responsibility within the Department of Defense … Continue Reading
