Press Releases
Manchin Opposes Jared Bernstein for Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against the nomination of Jared Bernstein to be the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. “Mr. Bernstein’s economic philosophy is problematic as he has shown a willingness to disregard the need for all-of-the-above energy policies and necessary federal budget cuts to alleviate the skyrocketing cost of living for working families. I did not vote for … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Manchin, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023
Washington, DC – Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023 (CNEA). The bipartisan legislation would enhance the ability of the United States to compete in existing and emerging nuclear markets that will help our partners and allies reduce dependence on Russian and Chinese … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Manchin Questions Commandant of the Marine Corps Nominee on Putin's War in Ukraine, Importance of Passing a Budget on Time
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned General Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, on his nomination to serve as the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Senator Manchin questioned General Smith on U.S. support for Ukraine against Putin’s invasion, Russian atrocities committed during the war and the military and economic importance of passing a national budget on time. On … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.8 Million for Improvements at Seven West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,896,150 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements at seven West Virginia airports. The funding is made possible by FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “I am pleased DOT is investing more than $1.8 million to improve safety and efficiency at seven of our airports across West Virginia,” … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Manchin Announces $225K for Nursing Workforce Development Program
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will receive $225,000 from the Department of Education to support and expand the state’s nursing workforce development program. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Manchin Announces $1.5 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,541,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services across West Virginia. The funding will specifically support implementing community-based programs that improve nutrition and reduce obesity, bolstering substance use disorder health services in Parkersburg and advancing critical research into oral diseases and … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Manchin Announces $270K for Aviation Center at Fairmont State University
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $270,000 from the Department of Education (DOE) to purchase equipment for Fairmont State University’s Aviation Center for Excellence. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “As our nation faces a workforce … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Manchin Submits Comments to U.S. Treasury on 30D New Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the proposed rulemaking for 30D new clean vehicle tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) filed in the Federal Register on April 17, 2023. A sample of Chairman Manchin’s comments are below. To read the full comments, please click here. The proposed rule Regrettably, it appears that the … Continue Reading
June 12, 2023
Manchin Announces over $349k from Appalachian Regional Commission for Five West Virginia Projects
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $349,755 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects that will create economic development and opportunity in West Virginia. “The Appalachian Regional Commission, with its continued investments in our communities and local economies, is an integral partner for the Mountain State,” said Senator Manchin. “This ARC funding will … Continue Reading
June 09, 2023
Manchin Urges Epa to Extend Power Plant Co2 Rule Comment Period, Commit to Holding Public Hearing in West Virginia
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, wrote a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, requesting a 60-day extension of the public comment period for the agency’s rule regulating CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled power plants. In the letter, Senator Manchin also called for the EPA to hold at least one public hearing in West Virginia. “As the state with … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Clean up Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Sites in West Virginia
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 $4,275,000 from the Department of Interior (DOI) for plugging and remediating orphaned oil and gas well sites located in the Monongahela National Forest and Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will reduce methane emissions, … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin Evaluates Reforms to Federal Land Management and Wildland Firefighter Recruitment and Retention
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the Federal response to escalating wildfires and to evaluate reforms to land management and wildland firefighter recruitment and retention. During the hearing, Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the increased damage and risks posed by wildfires, the waning recruitment of wildland firefighters, the health risks associated with firefighting activities and how funds provided … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin Announces $1M from Program Established by Great American Outdoors Act for Deferred Maintenance Projects at Monongahela National Forest
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is investing $1,092,000 from the National Parks and Public Legacy Restoration Fund (NPPLRF) to address three deferred maintenance projects in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest. This funding was made possible by Chairman Manchin’s Great American Outdoors … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin Applauds Groundbreaking of Corridor H Section 3
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, commends the groundbreaking ceremony for section 3 of Corridor H from Kerens to Parsons. Current work on Corridor H has been made possible as a result of $274,442,537 of federal funding secured by Senator Manchin. “I have been working to complete Corridor H since I was Governor. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and lead negotiator of the Infrastructure Investment and … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin, Graham, Blumenthal, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Transfer Illicit Assets to Aid Ukraine
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to transfer more forfeited Russian assets to Ukraine. “Defeating Putin and supporting the Ukrainian people against this ruthless and unjust war must remain our top priority,” said Senator Manchin. “This bipartisan legislation will … Continue Reading
June 08, 2023
Manchin Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Leveling the Playing Field Act
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Leveling the Playing Field Act to strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws and ensure they remain effective tools to combat unfair trade practices and protect American workers. The legislation would improve the effectiveness of the U.S. trade remedy system in responding to repeat offenders and serial cheaters, helping to level the playing field for American workers. Additionally, the bill addresses … Continue Reading
June 07, 2023
Manchin Announces $911K for Three Research Projects at West Virginia University
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $911,095 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support vital research into the safety of water distribution pipes, evolutionary history and the scientific properties of Earth’s radiation belts. “West Virginia University continues to make our state proud with cutting-edge research … Continue Reading
June 07, 2023
Manchin, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Whales, Human Safety and the Economy Act of 2023
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Boozman (R-AR), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2023 to prohibit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from issuing a rule that modifies or replaces the North Atlantic Right Whale vessel strike reduction regulation until technological solutions recently authorized by Congress can help better track … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Manchin: Record Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale Prompted by Inflation Reduction Act
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the below statement following last month’s onshore oil and gas lease sale held by the U.S. Department of the Interior that brought in $78,844,369 on 37 parcels — the highest earning onshore lease sale since 2019. This is the first onshore oil and gas lease sale since the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, which required … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Manchin Announces $500K for Workforce Development Program in Charleston
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the city of Charleston will receive $500,000 from the Department of Labor (DOL) to launch a new workforce development initiative, the Hope Community Development Corporation's (Hope CDC) Affiliate Workforce Center. This federal funding is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2022 … Continue Reading
