Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Head Start Projects 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 $1,902,405 in federal funding that will be used to support Head Start services in Oceana, W.Va. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“Ensuring every child in West Virginia has the opportunity to receive a quality education is the key to our state’s success. As a longtime supporter of … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Stroke Research at WVU
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $228,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) to support clinical research related to neurological disorders. “Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in West Virginia, which is why I am pleased West Virginia University is receiving funds to conduct research that will … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Head Start Projects 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 $1,902,405 in federal funding that will be used to support Head Start services in Oceana, W.Va. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“Ensuring every child in West Virginia has the opportunity to receive a quality education is the key to our state’s success. As a longtime supporter of Head … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Stroke Research at WVU
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $228,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) to support clinical research related to neurological disorders.“Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in West Virginia, which is why I am pleased West Virginia University is receiving funds to conduct research that will directly impact our … Continue Reading
December 16, 2021
Manchin Announces $1 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support West Virginia's COVID-19 Recovery, Boost Economy
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two awards totaling $1,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan. This funding is allocated through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the West Virginia Department of Economic Development and Coalfield Development to help West Virginia recover from COVID-19, create jobs and boost the economy.“West Virginia coal communities built our great nation. Now, they are … Continue Reading
December 16, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $8.7 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,706,711 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for infrastructure projects at 22 West Virginia airports.“The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring historic investments to West Virginia, creating long-term, good-paying jobs while also addressing West Virginia’s infrastructure needs. I successfully fought … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Manchin: West Virginians Have One Month Left To Apply For Health Insurance During Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period
West Virginians interested in applying can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment Period, which ends on January 15th, 2022. January 15th is the last day to enroll in or changes plans for coverage in 2022. “West Virginians have one month left to apply for quality, affordable health … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Manchin Announces $59.4 Million In COVID-19 Relief For 391 West Virginia Healthcare Providers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced $59,449,272 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support 391 West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 relief packages. In addition to these funds, West Virginia healthcare providers will receive $124 million from the $8.5 billion Senator … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act, Secures West Virginia Priorities
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). Senator Manchin secured $9.346 billion for West Virginia priorities. The FY22 NDAA authorizes $768 billion, including $740.3 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) and $27.7 billion for Department … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.7 Million To Keep West Virginia Communities Safe
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,726,085 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for programs across West Virginia to improve victims’ services, improve forensic science capabilities, support taskforces aimed at preventing internet crimes against children and keeping neighborhoods safe. “West Virginians deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities. These DOJ … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Manchin Votes To Avoid Defaulting On Our Debt
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his vote to extend the debt limit to avoid the United States defaulting on the debt. “Defaulting on our debt while we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, historically high and rising levels of inflation and numerous uncertainties would have devastating impacts on American workers and the economy. That is why I voted to keep the United States from defaulting on our debt and wreaking havoc on … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Manchin: How Many More Americans Have To Die Before We See A Culture Change At The FDA
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement ahead of Dr. Robert M. Califf’s appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Dr. Califf has been nominated to be Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “It is abundantly clear the FDA has failed to keep Americans safe. I can’t fathom why we would confirm someone whose actions failed to swiftly curb the tide of the opioid epidemic and protect … Continue Reading
December 13, 2021
Manchin Announces More Than $1.1Million From American Rescue Plan For Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program in West Virginia
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,103,667 from the American Rescue Plan to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) as part of the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support West Virginia mothers, infants … Continue Reading
December 10, 2021
Manchin, HHS Secretary Becerra Visit Marion Neighborhood Hospital, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
To view photos of Senator Manchin and Secretary Becerra’s visit, click hereMorgantown, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Marion Neighborhood Hospital and visited the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to highlight the importance of rural healthcare and addressing the drug epidemic.“I was honored to welcome my friend HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Manchin Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Broadband Access in Wayne County
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,551,200 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) program to the Wayne County Commission. This funding will support the first phase of the Wayne County Broadband Development Project, which will deploy 16.8 miles of broadband fiber, bringing Internet to 796 households and 191 businesses in … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Manchin Questions Veterans Affairs Nominee on West Virginia Rural Broadband Expansion, Employee Recruitment and Retention
Video of Senator Manchin during Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned Kurt DelBene, nominee for Assistant for Information and Technology of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Senator Manchin questioned Mr. DelBene on how the VA can support broadband expansion in West Virginia and the recruitment and retention of skilled … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Manchin, Capito Urge Senate To Delay Medicare Payment Cuts To Help West Virginia Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 24 bipartisan Senators in urging Senate Leadership to continue the Medicare payment cut moratorium and extend the 2021 Medicare physician payment adjustment. These adjustments are set to expire at the end of the year, leaving West Virginia’s healthcare providers, who continue to rely on Medicare payments to stay afloat and provide quality care to West Virginians, facing a 5.75% total reduction in … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin Bill To Overturn Private Business Vaccine Mandate Gets Bipartisan Senate Vote
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the bipartisan vote on his bill to overturn the federal government vaccine mandate for private businesses. “I have always supported a vaccine mandate for federal employees and the military because maintaining the essential services and military readiness the federal government provides is a matter of national importance. However, I do not support any government vaccine mandate for private … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin Questions Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Nominee Admiral Grady During Armed Services Committee Hearing
Video of Senator Manchin during Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing can be found here Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), questioned Admiral Christopher Grady, the nominee to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senator Manchin questioned Admiral Grady on military training opportunities in West Virginia, capacities of the U.S. Cyber … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.3 Million For Raleigh County Head Start Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,368,673 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Raleigh County Community Action Association for Head Start programs. “Investing in our children’s education at a young age provides the building blocks for success. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and longtime Head Start advocate, I am proud to … Continue Reading
