Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million To Treat, Prevent Substance Use Disorders In West Virginia Rural Communities
Wheeling, WV- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,000,000 from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to three healthcare facilities across West Virginia. This funding is part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Implementation that works to combat the drug epidemic and expand substance use disorder treatment, prevention and recovery services in rural … Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Manchin Hosts Secretary Castillo In Huntington To Announce $2.65 Million From EDA For Economic Development, Workforce Training In West Virginia
To view photos from Senator Manchin and Secretary Castillo’s visit, please click here. Huntington, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo in Huntington to promote economic development and job growth in West Virginia, specifically in coal communities. Senator Manchin and Secretary Castillo announced $2,654,350 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for three programs that … Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Manchin Leads Off-Road Vehicle Manufacturers On Tour, Highlighting West Virginia's Expanding ATV Industry
To view photos and video from Senator Manchin’s Hatfield-McCoy Trails tour, click here Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted executives from Polaris, Kawasaki and Honda to tour the Hatfield-McCoy trails to highlight West Virginia’s quickly expanding ATV industry and the growing adventure tourism opportunities in southern West Virginia. The Hatfield-McCoy trails created an estimated economic impact of more than $38 million in 2019. To learn more about the Hatfield-McCoy … Continue Reading
August 13, 2021
Manchin: West Virginians Have Three Days Left To Apply For Health Insurance During ACA Open Enrollment Period
West Virginians interested in applying can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded and encouraged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Special Enrollment Period that ends in 3 days, on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. Since the beginning of the year, more than 19,000 West Virginians have signed up for healthcare coverage under the … Continue Reading
August 13, 2021
Manchin, Tester, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen VA Oversight For Veterans And Taxpayers
Senator Manchin’s legislation to provide VA watchdog with essential oversight tool to detect waste, fraud and abuse Charleston, WV - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Tester (D-MT) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act of 2021 to strengthen oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans and taxpayers. This legislation would provide VA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) the authority to subpoena testimony from … Continue Reading
August 12, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Huntington Museum of Art Trail Expansion
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $143,550 in annual appropriations from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Huntington Museum of Art (HMA). This funding will support a project that expands the museums Nature Trail System to provide additional opportunities for patrons to interact with and learn about nature.“The Huntington Museum of Art is a treasured … Continue Reading
August 12, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $3.5 Million To Support Public Health Outreach In Rural Communities Across 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 $3,500,000 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the CommunityEducation Group (CEG). This funding will support and expand vaccination efforts in rural communities, including recruiting and training healthcare workers, distributing the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines that protect against preventable diseases. … Continue Reading
August 11, 2021
Manchin, Portman's Bipartisan Finish The ADHS Act Passes Senate As Part Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Fairmont, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced that their bipartisan Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Act has passed the Senate as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Finish the ADHS Act would provide $1.25 billion in dedicated funding over five years for the network of transportation corridors across Appalachia for the first time since 2012. West Virginia would receive nearly $200 million to … Continue Reading
August 11, 2021
Manchin Statement On New West Virginia University, Viatris Partnership
Fairmont, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announcement of the new partnership between West Virginia University and Viatris. “I am thankful to President Gordon Gee, West Virginia University, and Viatris Executive Chairman Robert Coury for working diligently over the last several months to form this significant partnership that will lead to a bright new future for this impressive facility, the region and our entire state. I … Continue Reading
August 11, 2021
Manchin Raises Serious Concerns About $3.5 Trillion Budget
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement raising concerns about the consequences of passing a $3.5 trillion budget. “Early this morning, I voted ‘YES’ on a procedural vote to move forward on the budget reconciliation process because I believe it is important to discuss the fiscal policy future of this country. However, I have serious concerns about the grave consequences facing West Virginians and every American family if Congress decides … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Manchin: New FCC Broadband Coverage Map Shows West Virginia's Lack Of Broadband Coverage
The new FCC interactive broadband coverage map can be found here Washington, DC - After years of urging from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new, interactive broadband coverage map that details the coverage reported by four major broadband providers. The new FCC map shows the significant lack of broadband coverage across West Virginia in comparison to coverage across the rest of the nation. Since 2016, Senator Manchin has pushed … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
EPA Responds To Manchin, Capito, McKinley Request To Address Lead Found In Clarksburg Drinking Water
The response from the EPA can be found here. Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) received a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on their request for the EPA to address the elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of homes served by the Clarksburg Water System. “The elevated levels of lead found in homes served by the Clarksburg drinking water system are concerning and … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senate Passes Manchin's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
To watch Senator Manchin deliver remarks on the Senate Floor click here West Virginia benefits from the bipartisan infrastructure bill can be found here Washington, DC - Today the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) bipartisan infrastructure bill that will bring at least $3.8 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years. The legislation passed 69-30 and now heads to the … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senators’ Statement on Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to approve the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a bipartisan vote of 69-30. The bill represents the largest investment in infrastructure in our nation’s history. “This vote is a … Continue Reading
August 10, 2021
Senate Passes Manchin, Portman, Sinema Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Permitting Process in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Bipartisan Legislation Builds on Federal Permitting Improvement Act, or FAST-41, Which Became Law in 2015Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) applauded the Senate passage of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act which includes their bipartisan Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act, a bill to improve the federal permitting process for some of the largest infrastructure projects and build on efforts to update this … Continue Reading
August 06, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $629K For Marshall University To Support West Virginia Students Pursuing Higher Education
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $629,088 from the U.S. Department of Education to Marshall University for two Talent Search programs. These programs encourage and support West Virginians from disadvantaged backgrounds earn degrees in higher education.“Every West Virginian should have the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background. The Talent … Continue Reading
August 06, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for West Virginia’s Severe Storm Recovery Efforts
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,016,923 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The funding will be used to support disaster-relief employment for eligible individuals to assist with cleanup after severe storms in February and March caused flooding and extensive waterway damage in southwestern areas of West Virginia.“The heavy rain and snow storms in … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $640,000 for Projects 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 $640,201 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for two projects at West Virginia University (WVU). Specifically, $590,201 of this funding will be appropriated towards late-onset Alzheimer’s disease research, while the remaining $50,000 in funding will support genetic services in Appalachia. “West Virginia … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin Urges The Federal Reserve To Address Threat of Inflation: Don't Overheat Our Economy
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee to immediately reassess America’s stance of monetary policy and begin to taper the Fed’s ongoing stimulus in order to avoid saddling Americans with inflation taxes and overheating our economy. Senator Manchin said in part, “The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) actions in response to the abrupt economic downturn in the spring of 2020 were instrumental to our … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.8 Million For West Virginia 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 $4,871,040 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across West Virginia. “Investing in education at an early age creates the building blocks for success and benefits all of West Virginia. As a long-time supporter of Head Start programs, I am pleased HHS is investing in three … Continue Reading
