Press Releases
Manchin, Scott Lead Bipartisan Effort To Designate September 2022 As National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) led a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2022 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution recognizes the impact of cancer on the lives of children, urges stakeholders at every level of government to increase public awareness about the risks of cancer and reminds Americans of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with and recover from cancer.“Far too many children in West … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Gerald's Law Act To Expand Veteran Burial Benefits
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Boozman (R-AR), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the bipartisan Gerald’s Law Act to expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits eligibility to terminally ill Veterans who pass away at a non-VA facility while receiving hospice care. Under current law, the VA will cover nearly $800 toward burial and funeral expenses only if the Veteran is hospitalized at the VA at the time of death. This legislation … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Higher Education Support Services In West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $507,218 from the U.S. Department of Education for West Virginia University (WVU) and West Virginia State University (WVSU). This funding will support programs that provide campus-based child care services, and strengthen undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.“The Department of Education continues to be … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Urge Department of Defense to Address Harmful Pollutants in Military Communities
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), led 40 bipartisan Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to increase testing and remediation efforts for harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations and defense communities across the country. The Senators also urged the Department of Defense (DoD) to improve PFAS-related planning efforts to better utilize higher funding levels that … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Collins Announce 22 Senators Now Cosponsoring Bipartisan Electoral Count Act Reform
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the addition of Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) as cosponsors of the legislation to reform and modernize the outdated Electoral Count Act of 1887. The bipartisan Senate bill now has 22 cosponsors and will receive a markup and be voted on by the Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday, September 27th. “We are delighted that bipartisan support continues to grow for the Senate’s … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Scott, Hill Backed Bill to Block IMF Financing for Russia, Belarus Passes Senate
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative French Hill (R-AR) applauded the Senate’s final passage of their bipartisan, bicameral Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act to prohibit the U.S. Treasury Secretary from exchanging dollars for International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus. Russia’s and Belarus’ SDRs currently total more than $25 billion and represent unconditional … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin Announces $5.3 Million from American Rescue Plan for Mason County Wastewater Infrastructure
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,324,217 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Coal Communities Commitment Program for the Mason County Public Service District. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant to serve the Nucor steel mill and surrounding communities. The project is expected to create 800 jobs … Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Forest Health
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), introduced the Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation would reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and improve forest health.“Wildfires are a dangerous and serious issue that affect communities across the country, which is why … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce 10 Democrat, 10 Republican Cosponsors for Bipartisan Electoral Count Act Reform
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced their bipartisan Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act now has 10 Democrat and 10 Republican cosponsors in the Senate. The legislation will ensure the electoral votes tallied by Congress accurately reflect each state’s vote for President and will promote a peaceful transition of power between the outgoing and incoming President. “I am pleased that bipartisan … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $83 Million for West Virginia Water Infrastructure Improvements through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $83,000,000 in funding for West Virginia through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for water infrastructure improvements. This funding was made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “Every West Virginian deserves … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin Speaks with More Than 900 West Virginia Students at 39 Schools about U.S. Service Academies
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted a second video call with more than 900 West Virginia students to encourage them to apply to the U.S. Service Academies and answer student questions about the application process. Students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy can submit an application to Senator Manchin’s office by October 1, 2022.“Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a privilege reserved for the best and brightest young men and women across the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $232K to West Virginia University for Scientific Research, Manufacturing Partnership
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $232,643 from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to West Virginia University (WVU) for a scientific research project and a manufacturing partnership. “WVU continues to make our state proud with important research projects and economic partnerships, and I am pleased NIST is investing more than … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $267K for Cabell Huntington Hospital Neonatal Program
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) in Huntington, West Virginia will receive $267,000 to expand neonatal services offered at the Neonatal Therapeutic Unit (NTU) at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital. The funding is made possible by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request secured by Senators Manchin and Capito and is funded through … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.7 Million in National Science Foundation Grants
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,778,562 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for several projects across West Virginia. “The National Science Foundation continues to be an important partner for the Mountain State through their investments in groundbreaking projects and providing West Virginia students and educators with unique research … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito Congratulate the 2022 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) congratulated C.W. Shipley Elementary School in Harpers Ferry, Evans Elementary School in Evans and Culloden Elementary School in Culloden for being recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Throughout its 40 year history, the Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
ICYMI: Manchin Makes the Case for Permitting Reform
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate Floor and held a press conference to discuss the need for permitting reform. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on August 16th, 2022, Senator Manchin secured a commitment to pass a comprehensive permitting reform package before the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, 2022. Permitting reform will increase American energy production to provide relief at the pump and on energy bills while … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Manchin Announces $1 Million to Support West Virginia Farmers, Combat Food Insecurity
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,061,671 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support West Virginia’s farmers and ranchers and ensure every West Virginian has access to quality, affordable fresh produce. The funding comes from the NIFA Organic Transitions Program (ORG) and the NIFA American Rescue Plan Produce Prescription Program (PPR) and … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $696K for West Virginia Driver Safety, Crash Reduction Program
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $696,553 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to Marshall Research Corporation and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The funding will support reducing the number and severity of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and promoting driver safety across West … Continue Reading
September 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4 Million for West Virginia Health Right Expansion
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,000,000 to assist in expansion efforts for West Virginia Health Right. This funding was made available through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), and is a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by both Senators Capito and Manchin. “West Virginia Health Right provides essential care to West Virginians, regardless of their … Continue Reading
September 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4 Million for Three Public Safety Programs in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,083,777 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for three public safety programs in West Virginia. The funding will support programs aimed at preventing and addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, as well as enhancing victim safety and services. “I am pleased to … Continue Reading
