Press Releases
Manchin Announces $3.8 Million in PILT Payments to 36 West Virginia Counties
Washington, DC — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3,868,229 from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties. These payments are made annually to help defray the costs associated with maintaining important community services. “For decades West Virginia counties have provided essential services on Forest Service and other public lands … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Manchin Announces $25 Million for Broadband Expansion in Southern West Virginia
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,054,092 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for Appalachian Power to expand and improve broadband services in southern West Virginia. The funding is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program that Senator Manchin … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Manchin Supports Rikelman Nomination for First Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote for Julie Rikelman’s nomination to be a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. “For more than 50 years, Roe v. Wade was the law of the land and settled precedent. The Supreme Court’s rejection of that precedent has destabilized public trust in the American judicial system and jeopardized access to healthcare for millions of … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Manchin Announces $3 Million to West Virginia University to Support Domestic Production of Rare Earth and Critical Minerals
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Armed Service Committee, announced $3 million from the Department of the Army for West Virginia University’s (WVU) program to use acid mine drainage to establish a domestic supply of rare earth minerals and critical minerals instead of relying on foreign sources of rare earth elements. WVU will be working on this project with Virginia Tech and Montana Technological … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
ICYMI: Manchin Questions VA Officials, Healthcare Experts on Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Rural Veterans
Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, questioned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials and healthcare experts on how the VA classifies rural Veterans and how rural Veterans access substance use disorder treatment. On determining rural Veteran classifications: “According to the U.S. Census, West Virginia is the third most rural state in America. We don’t have one city or town with a … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Manchin Announces $3 Million for West Virginia University Research Corporation Project to Help Decarbonize Food and Beverage Industry
Washington, DC — Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $3 million through the U.S. Department of Energy to fund a project at West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation that will focus on innovative technologies to help decarbonize the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage industry is one of the largest energy consuming industries in the U.S. “The industrial sector accounts for … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Manchin Announces $599K for Engineering Education Research at West Virginia University
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $599,999 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an engineering education research project at West Virginia University (WVU). The project will examine various learning techniques in engineering curricula to enhance student performance and improve retention in the relevant academic fields. “West Virginia University continues to make our state and country proud with … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin Opposes Nusrat Choudhury Nomination for New York District Court
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against Nusrat Choudhury’s nomination to be a judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. “Law enforcement officers in West Virginia and across the country go above and beyond the call of duty to protect our communities, and I am incredibly grateful for their service. Some of Ms. Choudhury’s previous statements call … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce All-American Flag Act
Washington, DC – On Flag Day, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI) reintroduced the bipartisan All-American Flag Act, which would require the federal government to exclusively purchase flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in the United States. “It’s plain and simple: the United States flag, which serves as a symbol of our founding history and values, should not be made overseas,” said Senator … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Resolution to Designate June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated the Senate passage of his bipartisan resolution to designate June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month to celebrate the economic growth, positive health outcomes and better quality of life provided by outdoor recreation. The resolution also highlights the importance of ensuring access to outdoor recreation is available to all West Virginians and Americans for … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin Opposes Dale Ho Nomination for New York District Court
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his decision to vote against Dale Ho’s nomination to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. “Mr. Ho’s prior inflammatory statements make me doubt whether he can be impartial when interpreting the Constitution. Hateful words and partisanship should never be characteristics of someone on a federal bench and, for this reason, I have voted … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin Announces $5.5 Million for Public Health Emergency Preparedness in West Virginia
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,504,439 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding will support statewide public health emergency preparedness efforts. “West Virginia must be prepared for any public health threat that comes our way, and I’m … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Save Our Gas Stoves Act in Senate
Washington, DC — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and seven colleagues have introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from banning gas stoves. The Save Our Gas Stoves Act explicitly prohibits the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from implementing a proposed rule that would impose intrusive and costly standards on the kitchen stovetops of millions of Americans. Companion legislation was … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Manchin Statement Commemorating Flag Day
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement and poem commemorating Flag Day. Senator Manchin’s staff will be traveling across the state to join their fellow West Virginians in celebrating Flag Day. “Every day, Americans across the country pledge their allegiance to the flag, which serves as a symbol of our founding history and the fundamental rights of freedom, liberty, and opportunity. But, one day a year, we set aside June 14 as … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
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
