Press Releases
Manchin Announces $3.2 Million for Two Research Projects at West Virginia University
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,218,419 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support establishing a biological research mentoring network for individuals from research-disadvantaged backgrounds and informing process safety management strategies for manufacturing industries. “West Virginia University continues to make … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Manchin, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Fatal Overdoses, Support Opioid Victims
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Tom Carper (D-DE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced the Improving Medicaid Programs’ Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing (IMPROVE) Addiction Care Act to provide greater assistance to individuals who have struggled with substance use disorder. U.S. Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Annie Kuster (D-NH) reintroduced companion legislation in the U.S. … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Manchin, Barrasso Raise Concerns with Forest Service Climate Rules
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to Dr. Homer Wilkes, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore following the Forest Service’s April release of advance notice of proposed rulemaking for … Continue Reading
July 24, 2023
Manchin Announces $112K to Support West Virginia Farm to School Programs
Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $112,106 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. The funding is made possible through the USDA Farm to School Grant Program and will support connecting West Virginia schools with nutritious food from local farmers and producers across the state. “To ensure healthier and more … Continue Reading
July 24, 2023
Manchin Visits 2023 National Scout Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, WV – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County to welcome Scouts from across the country to West Virginia, and to thank local and state leaders for their support of Scouting. “I am thrilled that more than 15,000 Scouts from across the country are here in West Virginia this week to enjoy our world-class Scouting facility,” said Senator Manchin. “As a former Scout myself, … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Manchin Announces $2.3 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 $2,389,143 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services and bolster the healthcare workforce throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically support expanding an internal medicine physician workforce program through the Marshall Community Health Consortium and bolster mental health and substance use disorder treatment … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Manchin Announces NETL Awarded Funds to Help Build a Secure Domestic Supply Chain for Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
Charleston, WV – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), headquartered in Morgantown, WV, will receive a portion of more than $5 million through the U.S. Department of Energy for a project focused on technology to enable near real-time detection of rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal and coal waste, acid mine drainage, mine … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Manchin Announces More Than $2.8M to Support and Expand Local Outdoor Recreation Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV – Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $2,850,529 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) through the U.S. Department of the Interior to support and expand local outdoor recreation across West Virginia. This funding was made available through Chairman Manchin’s historic Great American Outdoors Act, which was enacted in 2020 and made the full $900 million in … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Manchin Raises the Alarm on Debt Crisis, Excessive Government Spending
Washington, DC— Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, expressed his serious concerns about our country’s debt crisis and its harmful effects on our economic and national security during an Appropriations Committee markup. “Let me remind all of you that for 21 straight years, the United States government has spent more money than it took in. There's not one person sitting in this room that can operate that way, not one … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Manchin Secures More than $77 Million for West Virginia in Three 2024 Funding Bills
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 Energy and Water (E&W); Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD); and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) funding bills. This funding includes $77 million earmarked for specific West Virginia projects, including $12.5 million for Corridor H and … 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 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 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, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address PBMS, Improve Pharmacy Access
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act which would improve options and access to prescription drugs for seniors bringing pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs in alignment with Medicare plans, therefore, allowing seniors to shop at their local pharmacy. The bill would modernize Medicare and enhance PBM accountability by preventing them from discriminating against … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Manchin Announces $465K for West Virginia Workforce Apprenticeship Programs
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $465,113 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration for the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. The funding will support the state’s Registered Apprenticeship programs, which helps West Virginians prepare for and connect with good-paying jobs in high-demand industries. “West Virginians are some of the hardest … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Manchin Questions Nominee for CYBERCOM Commander on U.S., Allies Cyber Capabilities, 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) and Chairman of the SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee, questioned Lieutenant General Timothy D. Haugh on his nomination to lead the United States Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), a position which is dual-hatted as the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA). Senator Manchin questioned Lieutenant General Haugh on the cybersecurity capabilities of U.S. allies, CYBERCOM’s … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Senate Agrees to Manchin’s Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Prevent Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sales to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate voted 85-14 to agree to Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, S.Amdt.926, a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 that would prohibit the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China, Russia, Iran and North Korea and to their state-owned companies. Chairman Manchin introduced the … 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
