Press Releases
Manchin Votes To Keep Government Open And Pay Our Bills
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to fund the federal government through December 3rd, 2021 and pay the United States’ bills without defaulting on loans by suspending the debt limit through December 16th, 2022. “Reaching the debt limit is the result of spending Congress has already authorized under both Republican and Democratic control. Defaulting on our bills in the middle of a pandemic would have devastating impacts on American workers and the … Continue Reading
September 27, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.9 Million For Water Infrastructure 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 $4,969,520 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five water infrastructure projects across West Virginia. “I’ve always said every West Virginian deserves clean water to drink and fresh air to breathe, and infrastructure investments are vital to providing this and boosting West Virginia’s economy. The ARC continues to be a strong … Continue Reading
September 27, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce EDA Grant for Paden City Economic Development
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $79,200 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support Paden City as they implement property improvements and transform a vacant industrial space into a manufacturing or related business space.“The EDA continues to be a strong partner for West Virginia through the investments in our state, our businesses and our people. I am … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Manchin Announces Nearly $4.2 Million From American Rescue Plan To Expand Broadband Access Through West Virginia Schools, Libraries
Charleston, WV- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the first round of the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which helps schools and libraries purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections for students, staff and library visitors. In West Virginia, 12 schools will receive $4,188,368 in awards.“Broadband access is vital for West Virginians to compete for good-paying jobs, finish their homework and attract new residents to the state,” … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Manchin Congratulates Toyota On 25 Years In West Virginia
Charleston, WV- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia on 25 years of producing engines and transmission in Buffalo, West Virginia. In 2005, Senator Manchin travelled to Japan to meet with Dr. Toyoda and company officials about manufacturing in West Virginia.“Congratulations to Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia on 25 years of production at the Buffalo Plant in West Virginia. For 25 years, Toyota has been a strong partner for … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Manchin Announces An Additional $561K From The American Rescue Plan For Yeager Airport Runway Safety Project
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an additional $561,995 from the American Rescue Plan to the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority at Yeager Airport for a runway safety project. Yesterday, Senator Manchin announced $5,057,961 in annual funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the same project. The funding from the American Rescue Plan … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce West Virginia Will Receive Additional Funding To Boost Substance Use Disorder Provider Workforce
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia is one of five states that will receive reimbursements for increases in Medicaid expenditures to boost substance use treatment provider capacity in West Virginia. This funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will support substance use disorder prevention, … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce DOJ Funding
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,569,669 from several grant programs through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the state of West Virginia. Collectively, these grants will support efforts to combat sexual assault and domestic violence, compensate victims of crime, bolster state technology to foster innovation and enhance victims’ access to services, and support a … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Beech Bottom Flood Control Project
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,086,166 for a flood control project in the Village of Beech Bottom. This funding will be used to upgrade the current storm sewer system to mitigate future flooding events. “Many West Virginia communities have been impacted by devastating floods in recent years, and flooding in the Mountain State has only gotten worse and more frequent, … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Manchin, Brown, Kaine, Casey, Warner Reintroduce Bill To Extend Black Lung Disability Trust Fund
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Act of 2021. The legislation calls for a ten-year extension of the current black lung excise tax that is set to expire in December 2021 to ensure that coal miners suffering from Black Lung Disease and their families have access to the quality medical care they desperately need. Without revenue … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $5 Million For Yeager Airport Runway Safety Project
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,057,961 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority at Yeager Airport. This funding will be used to conduct an Environmental Impact Study of the proposed Yeager Airport Runway Safety Project to expand the airport runway safety area. “Yeager … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Manchin's Continued Pressure Leads To Action Against Pharmaceutical Companies On Behalf Of Low-Income West Virginians
Washington, DC - After months of pressure from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) alerted six pharmaceutical manufacturers that due to their violations of the 340B Drug Pricing Program requirements - which continue to harm low-income West Virginians by preventing them from accessing safe and affordable medications - HRSA has contacted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General in accordance with … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,889,379 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding is allocated through HRSA’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, which aims to support expecting mothers and families with young children who live in … Continue Reading
September 22, 2021
Manchin Discusses U.S. Service Academies With 21 West Virginia Schools
West Virginia students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy must submit an application to Senator Manchin’s office by October 1, 2021 Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted his second video call with 453 West Virginia students to encourage them to apply to the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy and to answer student questions about the application process. Students interested … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Manchin Announces $847K From American Rescue Plan For Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crisis Intervention Services in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $847,527 from the American Rescue Plan to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to support community-based mobile crisis intervention services for Medicaid beneficiaries who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional pressures on many West Virginians battling mental health or substance … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Rural Development, Agriculture Research
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $518,752 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to rural development grant programs across the state, as well to West Virginia University (WVU) for agriculture research. “Supporting West Virginia’s rural communities, bringing jobs to the state and spurring economic growth continues to be some of my top priorities. This funding … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For New River Gorge Regional Development Authority's WV Hive Network
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $50,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) West Virginia Hive Network as part of its Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) program, which aims to spur investment in underrepresented communities.“Small businesses and entrepreneurs play an essential role in West … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Three West Virginia Schools Selected As 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today congratulated three West Virginia schools who have been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Crescent Elementary School in Beckley, Criss Elementary School in Parkersburg and Rock Branch Elementary School in Nitro were selected for this prestigious recognition. National Blue Ribbon Schools are recognized for their overall academic … Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $4 Million For Affordable Housing For West Virginia Seniors
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,022,673 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 14 West Virginia housing organizations and facilities across the state to provide affordable housing for low-income seniors. “Far too many West Virginians are facing housing instability and experiencing homelessness, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made this … Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $502,444 for Vision Research at West Virginia University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $502,444 in funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a vision research project at West Virginia University (WVU). This funding was made available through the National Eye Institute and will support a project titled “Photoreceptor neuron specific alternative splicing messenger RNA.” “West Virginia … Continue Reading
