Press Releases
ICYMI: Manchin Attends UMWA Labor Day Picnic With President Cecil Roberts
To view photos of Senator Manchin at the UMWA Labor Day Picnic in Racine, click here Charleston, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) attended a picnic hosted by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) in Racine. Senator Manchin joined UMWA President Cecil Roberts and West Virginia miners in honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain and celebrating Labor Day. “Yesterday was a wonderful day celebrating Labor Day and honoring hardworking … Continue Reading
September 03, 2021
Manchin Statement On Labor Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement in honor of Labor Day.“Our great nation was built on the backs of a strong, diverse and dedicated workforce. On Labor Day, we acknowledge the social, civic and economic contributions of our working men and women who have worked tirelessly to put food on the table for their families.“There is nothing more honorable or rewarding than working hard to provide for your loved ones. As your former Governor … Continue Reading
September 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $125K To Help Raise Awareness About Housing Discrimination In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $125,000 from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) for the West Virginia Coalition To End Homelessness. This funding will help the Coalition raise public awareness of potential housing discrimination, provide educational resources, training to landlords, and other housing entities on how to maintain … Continue Reading
September 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $5.8 Million For Maternal, Infant Home Visiting Program In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.“The Home Visiting program helps West Virginia mothers and children across the … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $600,000 For Alzheimer's Research At WVU
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $611,003 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support research related to Alzheimer’s disease at West Virginia University (WVU). Specifically, this funding will go toward research examining the differences in responsiveness to treatment between males and females.“The more we learn about Alzheimer’s disease, … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Manchin Announces $1 Million To Help West Virginians Enroll In The Affordable Care Act
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to West Virginia First Choice Services. This funding will help West Virginians understand their health insurance plan options and enroll in healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “The Affordable Care Act provides quality, affordable … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $704K To Support Local Farmers, Encourage Health Food Purchases Among SNAP Participants
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $650,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition for the West Virginia Lettuce Support SNAP Stretch project. This funding is allocated through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 and will work to incentivize and increase the purchase of fruits and … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
Manchin Statement On ONDCP, DOJ, HHS Support For Permanent Scheduling Of Fentanyl-Related Substances
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) request for the permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. Senator Manchin and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) reintroduced the bipartisan FIGHT Fentanyl Act earlier this year to permanently schedule illicitly manufactured and deadly fentanyl-related … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More than $6.8 Million from National Science Foundation
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,842,160 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support seven research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). “West Virginia University is a leader in groundbreaking research and continues to represent our state well on a national level. I am pleased the National Science Foundation is investing in seven research … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $273K For Educational Opportunity Center At Marshall University
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $273,793 from the U.S. Department of Education to Marshall University Research Corporation to support the Heart of Appalachia Educational Opportunity Center. This program provides counseling and information on college admissions to West Virginians interested in entering or continuing a postsecondary education. Additionally, the program … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
Manchin Announces $445K To Expand Pediatric Mental Health Telehealth Programs in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $445,000 from the American Rescue Plan to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding is from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used to expand the West Virginia Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program. This program works to promote pediatric mental health and increase access to telehealth programs to … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
Manchin Announces $2.9 Million From the American Rescue Plan For Improvement Projects At West Virginia Airports
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,986,835 from the American Rescue Plan and annual appropriations for five West Virginia Airports. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and will support airport improvement projects at five airports. Senator Manchin previously announced $1,953,098 to support improvement projects at the Martinsburg and Morgantown airports. “The … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Expansion of Fishing and Hunting at Ohio River Island National Wildlife Refuge
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has opened new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities across 2.1 million acres, including at the Ohio River Island National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. “West Virginia is home to incredible wildlife and breathtaking outdoors. Like many of my fellow West Virginians, I enjoy … Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia Fire Departments
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $580,018 for several fire departments in West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security‘s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding was made available through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and will support the purchase of equipment. “Our brave West Virginia firefighters risk their … Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
Manchin Leads Resolution Designating August 31st As Overdose Awareness Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led nine Senators in recognizing today, August 31, 2021, as “Overdose Awareness Day” in remembrance of the lives lost to drug overdoses, to remove stigma around substance use disorder and to put an end to overdoses. In 2020, a record 93,331 Americans died from drug overdoses, a nearly 30% increase from the 70,980 overdose deaths in 2019. 1,377 West Virginians died from drug related overdoses in 2020, a 49.3% increase from 2019. … Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.8 Million To Increase Mental Health Awareness Among West Virginia Youth
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,800,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to the West Virginia Department of Education for Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education). The program works to increase mental health awareness among youth, train school teachers and … Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $1.2 Million for HIV/AIDS Support Services in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,235,743 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ryan White Part B Supplemental to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding will be used to improve the quality, availability, and organization of HIV health care and support services in West Virginia. “The drug epidemic has impacted … Continue Reading
August 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $304K For Cabin Creek Health Systems Telehealth Program
FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program supports healthcare provider telehealth programs during pandemic Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $304,521 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Cabin Creek Health Systems to to purchase laptops, network software and equipment, security software, and a voice service platform to bolster their internet and voice services and create … Continue Reading
August 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $462K To Evaluate SNAP Programs In West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $462,047 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. This funding will be used to evaluate West Virginia’s independent income database verification, which is used to confirm a household’s income before certifying that the household is eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Continue Reading
August 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $516,360 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Expand Plastics Workforce Training Program in West Virginia
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) in announcing a $516,360 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to expand its plastics training program to meet local industry workforce needs in Morgan, Jefferson, and Berkeley counties. The project, to be matched with $294,190 … Continue Reading
