Press Releases
Manchin Statement On The Death Of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of Richard Trumka, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). “I am heartbroken to learn of the death of my dear friend Richard Trumka. Rich’s story is the American story - he was the son and grandson of Italian and Polish immigrants and began his career mining coal. He never forgot where he came from. He dedicated the rest of his … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Manchin: 10 Days Left For West Virginians 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 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) Special Enrollment Period that ends in 10 days, on August 15th, 2021. Since the beginning of the year, more than 19,000 West Virginians have signed up for healthcare coverage under the ACA. “The Affordable Care Act … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For WVU College Of Law To Assist Low-Income Taxpayers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $100,000 grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for West Virginia University’s (WVU) College of Law as part of its selection for the 2021 Supplemental Application Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program. The IRS’s LITC supplemental application expands coverage to states without a clinic, giving priority to qualified organizations … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $516K For West Virginia Higher Education During COVID-19 Recovery
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $516,791 from the U.S. Department of Education to three higher education institutions across West Virginia. This funding is allocated through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - FIPSE Competitive Program and will be used to prevent, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the new school year quickly approaches, we must … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin Announces $3.2 Million From American Rescue Plan To Support West Virginia Airports
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,259,485 from the American Rescue Plan for 10 West Virginia airports. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide economic relief and increase safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The American Rescue Plan continues to provide critical relief to the Mountain State. This American Rescue Plan funding will help West … Continue Reading
August 04, 2021
Manchin Secures West Virginia Priorities In Appropriations Bills
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured West Virginia priorities in the three appropriations bills, Agriculture, Energy and Water, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “Today the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed three bills that include numerous West Virginia priorities,” said Senator Manchin. “I fought hard to include amendments and earmarks for our state priorities including funding to … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $6.6 Million For Overdose Prevention 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 $6,653,952 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Violence and Injury Prevention Program: Overdose Data to Action program through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The Overdose Data to Action program helps collect data to better prevent and respond to overdose deaths in West … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin: $200 Million For Corridor H Included In Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
Senator Manchin’s Finish the ADHS Act, included in the Bipartisan infrastructure agreement, dedicates nearly $200 million for Corridor H Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced the inclusion of their bipartisan, bicameral Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Act in the bipartisan infrastructure agreement negotiated by 22 bipartisan Senators. For the first time since 2012, the bipartisan infrastructure agreement … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Manchin, Collins, Vela, Katko Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Home Meals Act
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and John Katko (R-NY-24) reintroduced the Helping Our Most Elderly (HOME) Secure Meals Act, which would purchase, customize and repair vehicles that provide meals to older Americans. Nearly nine out of ten local senior nutrition programs report there was unmet need for home-delivered meals in their community. To reach seniors in need, these program rely on … Continue Reading
August 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $982K From National Science Foundation For 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 $982,665 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two research projects at West Virginia University.“The National Science Foundation continues to be a strong partner for West Virginia universities and colleges through their support for critical research and efforts to foster educational opportunities for students across the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce Funding for Workers Harmed by Foreign Trade
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,370,490 for West Virginia through the Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program. This funding will help the state of West Virginia provide training and employment services to eligible workers affected adversely by foreign trade. “I always say that West Virginians are the hardest workers you’ll ever meet, we just … Continue Reading
August 02, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce NASA Project Funding for WVU
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $750,000 from NASA’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program to West Virginia University (WVU). This funding will support a project titled, “Adaptive and Scalable Data Compression for Deep Space Data Transfer Applications using Deep Learning.” “From Katherine Johnson to Homer Hickam, West Virginians have played an … Continue Reading
August 01, 2021
Manchin: Americans Want Infrastructure And Jobs, Bipartisan Senators Delivered
To watch Senator Manchin deliver remarks on the Senate Floor click here Bipartisan bill text can be found hereWashington, DC - This evening, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor on the bipartisan infrastructure agreement and the completion of the bipartisan bill text. Bill text can be found here.Senator Manchin said in part, “So many people have given up on the Senate. They have given up on Congress. They have given up on our ability to be able … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $300K For Environmental Research At West Virginia State University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to West Virginia State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), for environmental research. This project will study the impact of storms on the Kanawha River watershed.“West Virginia State University is a leading HBCU and one of West Virginia’s exemplary land-grant … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Senate Unanimously Passes Manchin, Wicker Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As Gold Star Children's Day
Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to designate August 1, 2021, as Gold Star Children’s Day to recognize the sacrifices of the children of fallen servicemembers. To date, there has been no nationally recognized day to honor Gold Star Children. U.S. Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN), Trent Kelly (R-MS), Young Kim (R-CA), and Tim Ryan (D-OH) introduced the House … Continue Reading
July 30, 2021
Manchin Leads Bipartisan Colleagues In Urging Senate Appropriations Committee To Provide Security Assistance To Israel
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led seven Senators in urging Senate Committee Appropriations Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) to support Israel’s emergency request in security assistance in order to strengthen its Iron Dome missile defense system in preparation for any future conflict. The Senators said in part, “We write with regard to an issue of utmost importance to that … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Manchin, Capito Announce $900K To Support Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers With Substance Use Disorder 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 $900,000 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 Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding will establish a pilot program in West Virginia to provide treatment for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Senate Passes Bipartisan Reimbursement Compromise For National Guard Who Responded To January 6th Attack
Senate funding package includes $521 million to reimburse National Guard for post January 6th deployments to protect U.S. Capitol Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act 98-0, which includes $521 million to reimburse the National Guard who responded to the January 6th attack who paid for the deployment from annual budgets. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Manchin Announces $495K From American Rescue Plan To Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts In Rural West Virginia Communities
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $495,290 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for outreach efforts to encourage and increase COVID-19 vaccinations at three rural health clinics in West Virginia. “The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are safe, effective and are vital to defeating the COVID-19 pandemic. As we experience a rise in … Continue Reading
July 28, 2021
Manchin Statement On Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement
Senator Manchin was joined by 20 fellow bipartisan Senators Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and 20 other bipartisan Senators released the following statement on the bipartisan infrastructure agreement. “We are proud to announce we have reached a bipartisan agreement on our proposal to make the strongest investment in America’s critical infrastructure in a generation. Our plan will create good-paying jobs in communities across our country without … Continue Reading
