Press Releases
Manchin Announces $595k To Establish National Guard Small Business Center In Charleston
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $595,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the West Virginia National Guard to establish a small business center in Charleston with a specific emphasis on food production and innovation. The space will include a test kitchen, recipe design spaces and offices for small business owners. This federal award is a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request … Continue Reading
June 20, 2024
Manchin Announces $3.7 Million For Severe Storm Repairs On The Buffalo Creek Trail
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,752,694 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Clay County Business Development Authority. The funding will support repairs to the Buffalo Creek Recreational Trail as a result of storms and flooding in 2016. “I’m pleased that FEMA is investing more than $3.7 million for repairs to the Buffalo Creek Recreational Trail in … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Victims Of Ai-Generated Explicit Images On The Internet
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee, joined his bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act. This bipartisan legislation would criminalize the publication of non-consensual, intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII (or “deepfake pornography”), and require social media and similar … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
Manchin, Graves, Sullivan Introduce Bicameral CRA Resolution of Disapproval to Overturn NEPA Phase II Final Rule
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA-06) to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase II Final Rule. The group announced their intent to file a CRA resolution of disapproval last month. Text of the resolution introduced today can … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
Manchin Joins Bipartisan Legislation To Ban Bump Stock Devices
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) joined his bipartisan colleagues in cosponsoring the Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act. This legislation would prohibit the sale of bump stocks and other devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire, effectively enabling them to operate as fully automatic weapons. “Bump stocks are designed to change semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic, far deadlier weapons. I strongly supported President … Continue Reading
June 18, 2024
Manchin Announces $3.6 Million For Two West Virginia Head Start Programs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,678,019 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a Head Start Program based in Buckhannon and an Early Head Start Program based in Wheeling. Head Start and Early Head Start support educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety, and family well-being. “Every child in West … Continue Reading
June 17, 2024
Manchin Announces $4 Million To Strengthen Healthcare Services, Vision Research In West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will increase the healthcare workforce in Beckley and strengthen health services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Charleston, and support a West Virginia University (WVU) medical research project focused on eyesight. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $4 million to support medical research … Continue Reading
June 17, 2024
ICYMI: Manchin Speaks At 2024 Rhododendron Girls State
Washington, DC - On Friday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) made remarks and swore in the newly elected leaders at the Rhododendron Girls State in Elkins, West Virginia. “You all are among the brightest young women in our state and your potential is truly limitless because of your leadership skills, commitment to service, and the successes you have already achieved,” Senator Manchin said in part. “It is my hope that you will seize upon your Girls State experience and bring about real and … Continue Reading
June 17, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At 2024 Boys State Closing Ceremony
Washington, DC - On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke at the 85th American Legion Mountaineer Boys State closing ceremony in Weston, West Virginia and delivered remarks to the participants and their families. “I am sure each of you discovered something new about yourself as an individual, and the specific role that you play in the future of West Virginia and this great nation,” Senator Manchin said in part. “Our state has contributed so much to this country and it is because of … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.8 Million for Monongalia County Head Start Program
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,805,512 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Monongalia County Board of Education’s Head Start Program. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety, and family well-being. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $1.8 million to support the … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Manchin Celebrates Beginning of Gas Flowing Through Mountain Valley Pipeline
Charleston, WV - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by Tom Karam, Executive Chairman of Equitrans Midstream, and Toby Rice, President and CEO of EQT, to celebrate the official start of operations of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. “Today, I'm joined by Tom Karam, Executive Chairman of Equitrans Midstream, and Toby Rice, President and CEO of EQT, to announce that the Mountain Valley Pipeline has officially entered … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), secured West Virginia and national priorities in the SASC markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The Committee voted 22-3 to advance the bipartisan bill and it now heads to the Senate floor for consideration. “As the superpower of the world, we need a strong national security and defense strategy that protects our nation from threats at home and … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Manchin Statement Commemorating Flag Day
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement and poem commemorating 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 for all. Today, we remember and honor the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes as the symbol of America. Though the flag has changed … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
Manchin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Mandatory E-Verify Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) introduced the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation would require all employers to use the federal electronic E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of their workforce. “I’m proud to introduce the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024 to ensure businesses of all sizes are hiring legal workers,” said Senator Manchin. “Along with the E-Verify mandate, our bipartisan legislation would increase penalties for … Continue Reading
June 13, 2024
Manchin’s Opening Remarks at Hearing to Conduct Oversight of the Bureau of Land Management
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (I-WV) held a hearing to conduct oversight of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). During his opening remarks, Chairman Manchin discussed BLM’s policies towards energy development, how there are significant and costly delays and litigation to all types of energy projects and the need for BLM to permit more critical minerals mines to enhance our economic and mineral security. Chairman Manchin’s … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Manchin Statement On The Passing Of West Virginian And NBA Legend Jerry West
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the passing of West Virginian and National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Jerry West. “Gayle and I are devastated to learn of the passing of our dear, dear friend, Jerry West. When you think of basketball, you think of Jerry West, and it is only fitting his legacy has been forever commemorated in the organization’s logo. Jerry was a pillar of West Virginia culture and never forgot his roots. To … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Senate Passes Manchin Bipartisan Resolution To Designate June 2024 As Great Outdoors Month
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated the Senate passage of his bipartisan resolution to designate June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month and recognize the economic growth, positive health outcomes and better quality of life provided by outdoor recreation. This bipartisan resolution also highlights the importance of ensuring access to outdoor recreation for all West Virginians and Americans for generations … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Manchin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Guarding Readiness Resources Act
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Mike Lee (R-UT) led seven of their bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Guarding Readiness Resources Act. The legislation will allow state National Guard units to more easily receive federal reimbursements for their emergency and disaster response activities by providing an exemption from the Miscellaneous Receipts Act for State Active Duty (SAD) reimbursement payments. “We are all incredibly grateful to the brave members of … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Manchin Takes to Senate Floor Again in Support of FERC Nominees
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the second series of votes to confirm three nominees to serve as Commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Chairman Manchin spoke about the importance of a full complement of five Commissioners to continue FERC’s vital work safeguarding energy affordability and reliability for American consumers and voiced his support … Continue Reading
June 11, 2024
Manchin Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of FERC Nominees
Washington, DC - Today, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first vote of the week to confirm three nominees to serve as Commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Chairman Manchin spoke about the importance of a full complement of five Commissioners to continue FERC’s vital work safeguarding energy affordability and reliability for American consumers and voiced his support … Continue Reading
