Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce $350,142 for Runway Extension at Morgantown Airport
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $350,142 in federal funding to support a runway extension project at the Morgantown Municipal Airport. This funding was made available through the fifth round of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “I am pleased the FAA is investing in this runway extension project at the Morgantown Municipal Airport to improve … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $13 Million in HHS Grants for 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 $13,009,453 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to bolster local health centers, provide maternal health services, increase access to HIV/AIDS treatment, support drug addiction research projects, strengthen youth vaccination programs, and enhance public health in West Virginia. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more … Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $106K for West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $106,770 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The funding will support the purchase of 45 skills testing tablets and 25 deaf and hard of hearing communication devices for each West Virginia regional office to allow DMV staff to better communicate with those deaf and hard … Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.2 Million for Three West Virginia Healthcare Providers
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,211,192 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support three West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 pandemic relief packages.“Healthcare professionals across … Continue Reading
July 22, 2022
Manchin Applauds New Interagency Effort to Create More Affordable and Safe Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the announcement of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR). This new interagency effort follows the lead of Chairman Manchin’s bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, and will improve the consistency of our Federal agencies’ outdoor recreation policies while also improving infrastructure and driving economic growth in rural … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Manchin Announces $2.8 Million from American Rescue Plan to Cacapon State Park
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,800,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for the Cacapon State Park. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support upgrading and expanding the park’s mountain bike trails system and facilities. “The EDA continues to be a … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Manchin Announces $911K From American Rescue Plan to Support West Virginia Small Satellite Center of Excellence
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $911,708 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to West Virginia University (WVU) for the West Virginia Small Satellite Center of Excellence (WVSSCE). The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support salaries, supplies, travel, equipment and contractual services for the WVSSCE in Morgantown, West Virginia. “The American Rescue Plan … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce EPA Funding
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 three grants, totaling $1,074,383, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Every West Virginian deserves clean water to drink and fresh air to breathe, and these investments are great news for our entire state. I am pleased the EPA is supporting the … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito, McKinley, Miller Urge FERC to Approve Mountain Valley Pipeline's Extension Request
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Carol Miller (R-WV) called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s pending request for a four-year extension.“At a time when energy prices are soaring, it is imperative that FERC works to accelerate the development of domestic energy … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Manchin, King, Bennet, Portman Applaud Newly Proposed FCC Broadband Standard
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) newly proposed standard for broadband connections as 100 megabits per second (mbps) download or faster. The proposed change will improve Internet connectivity for families across West Virginia and the United States, particularly in rural communities.“As rural communities across the country begin to see the massive … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.1 Million to Support Black Lung Clinics 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 $2,196,939 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Black Lung and Coal Miner Clinics Program in West Virginia. The funding will be available through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and will support health services and treatment programs … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Reforms to Electoral Count Act of 1887
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led a group of bipartisan Senators in introducing the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to reform and modernize the outdated Electoral Count Act of 1887. The legislation comes after months of bipartisan negotiations and will ensure the electoral votes tallied by Congress accurately reflect each state’s vote for President and will promote a peaceful transition of … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Manchin, Bipartisan Senate Colleagues Call on Secretary Granholm to Implement Direct Air Capture Hub Program as Congress Intended
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined 9 bipartisan colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), in urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement the Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hub Program established under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as originally intended by Congress. DOE’s recent Notice of Intent regarding the DAC Hub Program raises concerns about the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Urge Small Business Administration to Process Remaining COVID Loan Applications
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led 48 bipartisan Senators in urging Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman to process the remaining COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications from small businesses in West Virginia and across the country. The COVID EIDL program has provided critical relief to nearly four million small businesses since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to play an essential role in the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce NASA Award to West Virginia University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a total of $100,000 from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program. This funding is designed to fast-track research and development applicable to NASA’s mission priorities though their Rapid Response Research (R3) collaborative. “West Virginia has a long … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
West Virginia Delegation Supports Dr. Clay Marsh's Nomination to Serve on National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Carol Miller (WV-3) announced their support for Dr. Clay Marsh’s nomination to serve on the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (NACHRQ).“As members of West Virginia’s Congressional Delegation, we write in strong support of Dr. Clay Marsh’s nomination to the National Advisory Council for Healthcare … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin Announces $658K From American Rescue Plan to Support Higher Education Across West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $658,063 from the American Rescue Plan for the New River Community and Technical College, Alderson Broaddus University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This funding is through the U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and will support students and institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, West … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin: New Three-Digit National Suicide and Crisis Hotline Launched Nationwide on July 16th
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced as of July 16, 2022, West Virginians and Americans nationwide who are experiencing mental health, substance use or suicide crises can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org and be connected to trained crisis counselors. The trained crisis counselors are prepared to assist anyone experiencing a mental health emergency and the lifeline will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Veterans experiencing a mental … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin Announces $4.6 Million from American Rescue Plan to Support Tourism Industry in Morgantown
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 $4,681,270 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Mylan Park Foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia. The funding was made available through the American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program and will support construction of the new Mylan Park Regional BMX facility for … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $375K for Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention in West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $375,000 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for three West Virginia organizations to help address and prevent youth substance use disorder. This funding is from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, which provides resources to community coalitions across the country to support local strategies to prevent … Continue Reading
