{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"WV\" and year = 2019 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2741", "McKinley Highlights 2019 Accomplishments", "2019-12-31", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "McKinley Highlights 2019 Accomplishments\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 31, 2019\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) recorded several legislative victories on behalf of the people of West Virginia this year, including a permanent fix to protect pension and healthcare benefits for retired coal miners, and legislation that will help reduce the cost of prescription drugs.                      \r\nBeing in the minority brings a whole new set of challenges to getting things done. We no longer set the agenda, and that can be very frustrating. The only way to get anything accomplished is by working in a bipartisan fashion,McKinley said.Our office has always focused on building relationships across the aisle and finding common areas of agreement. This philosophy has helped us ensure that West Virginians' voices are heard, and the needs of our state are met, even while serving in the minority.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have been able to achieve some major legislative victories thanks to the bipartisan nature of our work. From addressing our top priorityprotecting pensions and healthcare for minersto ensuring West Virginia gets it fair share of resources, we are proud of our work this year,McKinley added.Below is a breakdown of his Congressional work over the past year:\r\n\r\n\r\n    The 2019 year-end spending bill included apermanent fix for the pension and health care benefits of retired miners.(Roll Call #689 & #690, 12/17/19; Became Public Law No: 116-94, 12/20/19)McKinley has led the fight in the House on this issue for many years.\r\n    \r\n    The 2019 year-end spending bill also included the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (H.R. 965) which will reduce drug costs by encouraging generic competition.\r\n    \r\n    The 2019 year-end spending bill included several wins on priority issues for McKinley(Roll Call #689 & #690, 12/17/19; Became Public Law No: 116-94, 12/20/19)\r\n    \r\n        More than $5.7 billion to fight the opioid crisis. The bill continued the 15% set-aside McKinley and others created in 2018 thattargets State Opioid Response Grants to the hardest-hit states, including West Virginia.\r\n        \r\n            The funding includes$5 million for alternatives to opioids in emergency roomsettings, which come as a result of legislation (ALTO Act) McKinley offered in the 2018 opioid bill (H.R. 6).\r\n            \r\n        \r\n        \r\n        A $10 million increase for Fossil Energy Research and Development bringing it to $750 million, thehighest level in a decade. McKinley has been the leader in the House advocating for additional funding in fossil research and development.\r\n        \r\n            The funding includes over $490 million for the Coal CCS and Power Systems Program.\r\n            The bill included language requested by McKinley to protect jobs in Morgantown bypreventing the closure or consolidation of NETL.\r\n            \r\n        \r\n        \r\n        An additional $2.6 billion for research at NIH, bringing the total funding at NIH to $40.2 billion. This funding will lead to innovation and cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.McKinley has led a bipartisan coalition to increase NIH funding for years.\r\n        \r\n        The first ever dedicated funding ($6 million) for Pancreatic Cancer research, through the Department of Defense.McKinley has led the effort in the House to establish this funding stream for several years.\r\n        \r\n        $100 million for the Appalachian Development Highway System(ADHS), which will help complete Corridor H. McKinley signed a letter to House appropriators requesting this funding.\r\n        \r\n        Promoting the Appalachian Storage Hub project, by directing the DOE to play a leading role in coordinating the project.\r\n        \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    McKinley's bill the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2019(H.R. 1147)was added to S.47, the Natural Resources Management Act. The bill placed Barbour, Braxton, Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Morgan, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, and Webster Counties, as well as Allegany County, Maryland and Garrett County, Maryland into a national heritage area.(Roll Call #95 & #22,; Became Public Law No: 116-9, 3/12/19)\r\n    \r\n    This year's National Defense AuthorizationAct included McKinley's amendment regarding domestic sourcing of dinnerware. The amendment will help American manufacturer of stainless steel flatware and dinnerware, such as that produced at Homer Laughlin China Company in Newell, West Virginia. (sec. 854).(Roll Call #672 & #490, Became Public Law No: 116-92, 12/20/19)\r\n    \r\n    In December of 2019, the United States and China agreed to a phase one trade deal. As part of the agreement, China agreed to significant purchases of American agricultural products, including hardwood lumber                         \r\n    \r\n        McKinley has led efforts in the House to ensure that hardwood was included as part of the trade negotiation with China.\r\n    \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in August that it would move forward withestablishing a three-digit number that would enable callers to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\r\n    \r\n        McKinley has advocated for a three-digit suicide prevention hotline for several years after hearing about the concept in roundtable meetings with veterans. McKinley was the lead cosponsor of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2345).(Roll Call #336, Became Public Law No: 115-233, 8/14/19)\r\n    \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-reflects-on-economic-growth-in-west-virginia-looks-ahead-to-2020", "Capito Op-Ed Reflects on Economic Growth in West Virginia, Looks Ahead to 2020", "2019-12-31", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.31.19\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed Reflects on Economic Growth in West Virginia, Looks Ahead to 2020 \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCHARLESTON, W.Va.  In an op-ed today for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlights the significant economic growth in West Virginia over the last year.\nRecently, Senator Capito released a video highlighting various events from 2019 and her work for West Virginians throughout the past year. The video can be viewed here.\nFuture economic growth is contingent upon fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, and I am committed to continuing to support this type of environment. Doing so will help innovative startups access critical federal research dollars that will help them make their ideas and visions realities, and attract other businesses  whether they be tech, manufacturing, energy or others  to set up shop in West Virginia, Senator Capito writes.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\n2019: A Year of Economic GrowthBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  Charleston Gazette-MailDecember 31, 2019\n2019 marked a year of significant economic growth for West Virginia and we have the numbers to show for this improvement. We are attracting new businesses, creating an environment for existing ones to expand, and, as a result, West Virginias unemployment rate is decreasing overall.\nBut, the good news doesnt end here.\nProctor & Gambles facility in Tabler Station is now up to 1,100 employees, including two co-located suppliers.\nToyota announced earlier this year that it would begin manufacturing hybrid transaxles and its new employment target will approach 1,800.\nHino Motors Manufacturing relocated and expanded its operations in Mineral Wells, increasing employment to 800.\nMarathon Oil cut the ribbon on another plant at its Sherwood facility, making it the largest gas processing plant in North America.\nAnd, Pietro Fiorentini opened a manufacturing facility in Weirton.\nThese are only a few highlights, but it demonstrates that West Virginia can be a hub for the manufacturing and energy industries. And it also shows that the economic climate in our state is a promising one.\nThis improvement can be attributed to many things, such as the reformation of our outdated tax code and rolling back burdensome regulations, as well as other pro-growth measures. All of these factors  and others  have proven to be a winning combination for workers, small businesses and economic growth, and they have encouraged an environment thats putting West Virginia on a path to a brighter future.\nOne of my top priorities since coming to the Senate has been  and continues to be  positioning West Virginia for the future by diversifying our economy. One way I am working to do this is by increasing the tech investment in our state.\nWhen I look back on this year, weve made significant progress in this area  and its reflected in the success of our growing economy.\nBoth West Virginia University and Marshall University received significant contributions that will catalyze the beginning of a new era of innovation for the Mountain State, a new accelerator was created at WVU to support tech based endeavors and early stage companies, and West Virginia is on the shortlist for the hyperloop.\nWeve seen a record level of tech investment in West Virginia, with companies like Infor coming to Charleston, Intuit bringing hundreds of jobs to Bluefield and Leidos expanding in Morgantown  to name just a few.\nAnd, through my leadership in expanding broadband accessibility in West Virginia  whether its through my Capito Connect program or committee positions on Appropriations and Commerce  Ive been able to help secure more broadband grants each year  especially this year.\nThese grants expand far beyond improving connectivity in communities throughout the state. They also support entrepreneurship and economic development projects.\nTake the Appalachian Regional Commission, for example. Ive worked closely with the ARC to direct funding to West Virginia. Earlier this year, I hosted ARC Federal Co-Chairman Tim Thomas on visits to several sites in our state that have benefited from ARC funds. One of these visits included the West Virginia Hive, in Beckley, which is an entrepreneurial support network serving several locations in Southern West Virginia, and is able to function thanks to these funds.\nAnother partnership that has led to significant funding to benefit economic development, as well as tech investment, is with the Economic Development Administration (EDA).\nThe EDA has provided funding for many economic development projects throughout the state, like the construction of the Innovation and Knowledge Business Center in Upshur County. Projects like this have long-lasting effects, as they help foster this entrepreneurial spirit that we are seeing throughout the state and should continue to promote.\nAnd, most recently, I announced that Wetzel and Tyler counties have been approved for a $2 million grant and a $3.5 million grant/loan combination through the U.S. Department of Agricultures ReConnect Program  a program that supports the construction of fiber networks that will provide broadband service to residents, businesses and community facilities.\nI helped create and secure funds for this program in the FY18, FY19, and FY20 budgets. Ive been working hard with communities across the state to help them take advantage of this opportunity, and Ill continue to do so to deliver similar funding through this important program.\nFuture economic growth is contingent upon fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, and I am committed to continuing to support this type of environment. Doing so will help innovative startups access critical federal research dollars that will help them make their ideas and visions realities, and attract other businesses  whether they be tech, manufacturing, energy or others  to set up shop in West Virginia.\nThere is no question that we saw a true shift in our states economic development in 2019. With 2020 just around the corner, I look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to be a partner to support our businesses, our entrepreneurs and our small business owners.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-the-death-of-raymond-l-starkey-at-marshall-county-mine", "Manchin Statement On The Death Of Raymond L. Starkey At Marshall County Mine", "2019-12-24", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 24, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On The Death Of Raymond L. Starkey At Marshall County Mine \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of coal miner, Raymond L. Starkey, last night in the Murray Energy Marshall County mine.\r\nGayle and I send our deepest sympathies to Raymond L. Starkey's family and loved ones and we, along with all West Virginians, will keep them in our prayers during this difficult time. Our coal miners risk their lives every day to power our nation and we are forever grateful for their sacrifices and contributions to our great country. It is difficult to hear of someone so young leaving us too soon, especially during this special time of year. This is truly a tragic loss for all of West Virginia.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-wishes-west-virginians-a-merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays", "Manchin Wishes West Virginians A Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays", "2019-12-24", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 24, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Wishes West Virginians A Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.\r\nGayle and I and the entire Manchin family would like to wish all West Virginians and Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. During the Christmas season, Gayle and I are reminded once again of the importance of family - the source of life's greatest joys and its deepest bonds. Our families are the foundation of our country as well as the inspirational force in each of our lives.\r\nWe are so blessed with the riches of loving families and friends, a beautiful state to call home, and the knowledge that we are truly a statewide community with an unbreakable bond. Not only is this good for the soul, but it makes West Virginia the best place to work, live, and raise a family.\r\nThis is also a time to remember the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Their sacrifices allow us to enjoy these blessings this holiday season. Let us keep them and their families in our hearts and prayers, not just during the holidays, but every single day.\r\nThroughout the year, we are tested as a national community. This Christmas let us pray for peace, safety, and a greater understanding of one another. My parents taught me that if you can count your blessings, you can share your blessings. We are all so blessed to enjoy their opportunities of this great nation. That is why, during this holiday season, I encourage every West Virginian to share their blessings and generosity with those who may need a helping hand. May you spend this year's waning days visiting loved ones, renewing old ties, forging new relationships, and sharing a hope among us all for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2742", "ICYMI: Miners Pension and Healthcare Fix Signed into Law", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Friday, President Trump signed the year-end spending bill into law. The spending bill included a provision to save threated pension and healthcare benefits similar to the bipartisan legislation that McKinley introduced.\r\nOver the years, we have worked to keep this issue front and center. So much hard work has gone into getting this legislation signed into law. We have worked hand in hand with retired miners and their families, to make sure Congress understood what was really at risk, McKinley said. More than 100,000 retirees, widows, and families have been provided the peace of mind they deserve. After years of bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, we can finally say we kept our promise.\"  \r\n\r\nClick here for more information.  \r\n\r\nHere is a wrap up of media coverage:  \r\n\r\nThe Wheeling Intelligencer:Keeping Faith with MinersSanta Claus may be coming early to thousands of men and women who provided more than a few lumps of coal to millions of their fellow Americans. The near-collapse of the U.S. coal industry  partly as a result of federal government action  has left as many as 100,000 retired miners and their families in dire straits. For many years, their pension system, operated through the United Mine Workers of America, was supported by payments from coal companies. But those payments were based on tonnages of coal mined, and those numbers have plummeted during recent years.  \r\n\r\nThe Exponent Telegram:A 'unique' approach solves miners pension problemsAs Christmas nears, there is reason for good cheer  especially for more than 100,000 miners whose pensions were in jeopardy of ending either this year or next. Thanks to the hard work of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Washington have stood up and done the right thing: Written funding into a must-pass-or-close-the-government spending bill that will now guarantee those pensions remain. The bill, which passed out of the House on Tuesday, must be signed into law by Friday to keep government funded and functioning.  \r\n\r\nTimes West Virginia:New Agreement Could Secure Miners' Pensions, HealthCareFrom the moment Murray Energy announced it had filed for bankruptcy in late October, elected officials in West Virginia have been searching for a solution to save the pensions and health care for some 100,000 U.S. miners. On Monday, the U.S. took action with the approval of the Bipartisan American Miners Act. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) said the measure has been included in the final funding package that will keep the government open beyond Dec. 20 when the current temporary funding measure expires. The funding package would prevent a government shutdown.  \r\n\r\nNextStar Media WireCoal miners celebrate passage of bill aimed at protecting their healthcare, benefitsFor coal miners, it's been a nearly 10-year long battle to save their pensions and health care. But on Thursday, they were able to celebrate the last-minute passage of the Bipartisan American Miners Act that not only avoids a government shutdown but also includes the long-awaited plan to save those funds from going bankrupt.  \r\n\r\nThe Dominion Post:Senate To Vote On Spending Bill With Miners' Pension Protections On Thursday; Workers' Bankruptcy Protection Next In ViewThe long journey to protect coal miners' pensions will be one presidential signature from its conclusion on Thursday after the U.S. Senate votes on the spending package the pension bill is wrapped into. The House of Representatives passed the spending agreement  12 bills in two packages totaling $1.37 trillion  on Tuesday. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., who worked with Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito to pass the pension bill protecting the pensions of 92,000 miners and their widows praised the House action in a release.  \r\n\r\nMetroNews:US Senate approves spending package, funding for coal miners benefitsThe U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a $1.4 trillion spending package that includes funding for health care and pensions for thousands of coal miners.  \r\n\r\nWTRF:As Nation Watches Impeachment, Miners Wait For Vote On Pensions Thousands of current and retired coal miners are anxiously watching the U.S. Senate this week, anticipating its vote on a $1.4 trillion spending package. Their biggest concern isn't the government shutdown looming at the end of the week. It's the Bipartisan American Miners Act, which is part of the package, that will protect their healthcare and pensions.  \r\n\r\nThe Wheeling Intelligencer:Plan For Securing Miners' Pensions Passes House A measure intended to provide a permanent solution to shoring up coal miners' pensions passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday and is expected to get a vote in the Senate Friday. The Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 was included in the final funding package to keep the federal government in operation beyond Dec. 20, when current temporary funding measure expires. The spending bill is expected to have its vote in the Senate on Friday.  \r\n\r\nMetroNews:US House Passes $1.4 Trillion Package, Which Includes Miner Benefits FundingThe U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $1.4 trillion spending package that includes funding for coal miners' pensions and health care as well as multiple policy changes. The House voted 297-120 for funding domestic programs and 280-138 for funding security efforts. The first measure dedicates funding for the health care benefits of 13,000 coal miners and pensions of 92,000 others. West Virginia Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito pushed the funding as part of the Bipartisan American Miners Act.  \r\n\r\nBackground  \r\n\r\nSince 2013, McKinley has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect pensions and health care benefits for more than 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) retirees and family members.\r\n \r\n    In July 2019, McKinley testified in front of the House Natural Recourses Committee on the importance of his legislation, the Miners Pension Protection Act (H.R. 935).To watch his testimony, click here.\r\n    Rep. David McKinley(R-W.Va.) and UMWA President Cecil Roberts also published an op-ed on the importance of protecting miners' pensions in the Hill.To read the full op-ed click here\r\n    In March 2019, McKinley spoke with coal-miners and supporters in Washington and call for legislative action to protect pensions for around 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (WMWA) retirees and family members.To view the full video of the press conference, click here\r\n    In July 2018, McKinley led a letter to the leadership of the Joint Select Committee on Multi-Employer Pension Plans, urging them to address the looming insolvency of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan. The bipartisan letter was signed by 25 Members of Congress.To read the letter click here.\r\n    In February 2018, Congress formed the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multi-Employer Pension Plans, a committee designated to find a funding solution for the looming multi-employer pension crisis. The Select Committee failed to produce a proposal.\r\n    In October 2017, Rep. McKinley introduced theAmerican Miners Pension Act,legislation that would stabilize the UMWA 1974 Pension Plan.\r\n    In May 2017, Rep. McKinley helped secure permanent funding to save the health care benefits for retired miners. As a result, 22,000 retired coal miners and their families were able to maintain their health benefits.\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-president-trump-signing-funding-package-with-miners-pensions-provision-into-law", "Capito Statement on President Trump Signing Funding Package with Miners\u2019 Pensions Provision Into Law", "2019-12-21", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.21.19\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on President Trump Signing Funding Package with Miners Pensions Provision Into Law \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law two FY2020 comprehensive appropriations packages yesterday, which included the Bipartisan American Miners Act. Senator Capito introduced the legislation along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to protect the health care and pension benefits for coal miners. The Senate passed both government funding bills yesterday.\nThis is great news for our West Virginia miners, Senator Capito said. Theres no question that these coal miners have worked extremely hard for their pensions, and weve guaranteed that they are going to have them just in time for Christmas. I was proud to stand alongside these hardworking men and womenas well as Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, Congressman McKinley, and the UMWAevery step of the way. Its because of their dedication and heart that we were able to reach this point, and I thank them for keeping up the fight until the very end.\nBACKGROUND:\nTheBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019will amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet existing obligations under the Abandoned Mine Land fund to the 1974 Pension Plan to prevent its insolvency. It will also amend the Coal Act to include 2018 and 2019 bankruptcies in the miners healthcare fix that passed in 2017. These actions will secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect health care benefits for 13,000 miners and their healthcare.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-3-million-for-head-start-programs", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3 Million for Head Start Programs", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3 Million for Head Start Programs \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,085,179 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in Raleigh and Wyoming counties.\nIt is never too early for a child to start learning, Senator Capito said.Whether at home or in the classroom, a good education is key to a successful life. This funding will help ensure West Virginia children have access to early education services, so that they can grow into bright young women and men.\nI firmly believe that every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education no matter their background or location which is why Im proud to announce this funding, because it is critical to every community throughout West Virginia from the coalfields to the panhandles. Through programs like Head Start, children can gain essential skills and knowledge needed to be successful throughout their education. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am proud to secure funding for Head Start programs in West Virginia that support our students and our education system. Just this week, I voted to increase Head Start funding by $550 million dollars and I look forward to continuing to advocate for programs like Head Start, said Senator Manchin.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,800,146  Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc.\r\n \r\n \r\n$1,285,033  Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-wicker-brown-sinema-celebrate-senate-passage-of-legislation-to-promote-physical-activity", "Capito, Wicker, Brown, Sinema Celebrate Senate Passage of Legislation to Promote Physical Activity", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Wicker, Brown, Sinema Celebrate Senate Passage of Legislation to Promote Physical Activity \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan proposal will guarantee regular updates to federal exercise guidelines\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), today celebrated Senate passage of their Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. The bipartisan proposal will require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish regular updates to their recommendations for physical activity, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.\nWe know physical activity is critical to physical health and overall wellbeing, Senator Capito said. These updates will ensure Americans have the information and recommendations they need to stay active and healthy.\nBeing physically active can help all Americans improve their health and reduce the risks of chronic diseases, Senator Wicker said. Our proposal will ensure the public has the most up-to-date, scientific information possible so that they can stay active and, using existing guidance on diet and nutrition, make better choices for their well-being.\nAs we gather more information on how to live longer and healthier lives, we should be sharing these findings with the public, Senator Brown said. Regularly updating physical activity guidelines and best practices will help ensure all Americans have the information they need to stay active and make healthier choices.\nWe know physical activity is critical to physical health and overall wellbeing, Senator Capito said. These updates will ensure Americans have the information and recommendations they need to stay active and healthy.\nIm committed to working with educators and health care providers to fight obesity and give Arizonans the tools they need to lead healthy lives, Senator Sinema said.\nIn response to rising obesity rates across the U.S., HHS developed the first Physical Activity Guidelines in 2008 and published a second edition in 2018. These recommendations provide science-based information and guidance on the amount and types of physical activity Americans need for health benefits.\nThe senators legislation will codify the existing program and ensure that HHS updates the guidelines regularly with reliable, evidence-based health information.\nSpecifically, the legislation will require HHS to:\r\n \r\nUpdate and publish Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans every ten years based on the best and latest scientific evidence.\r\n \r\n \r\nReview best practices and continuing barriers to physical activity every five years, midway between reports.\r\n \r\nThe legislation is supported by the American Diabetes Association, American Physical Therapy Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and American College of Sports Medicine, among other organizations.\nView the full text of the legislation here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-provisions-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-included-in-appropriations-packages", "ICYMI: Capito Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Included in Appropriations Packages", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.19\n\t\t\t ICYMI: Capito Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Included in Appropriations Packages \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, today highlighted the measures included in the recently passed spending bills to address the opioid epidemic. Yesterday, the Senate voted to pass two appropriations packages to fully fund the government.\nAs the fight against opioids continues across our nation, especially in West Virginia, the depth and broad scope of this epidemic has been made evident. Law enforcement, court systems, health systems, educational institutions, recovery centers, job training programs, foster care systems, neighbors, and families have all been impacted by this crisis. As a result, the solutions, as well as the funding needs, have been expansive.\nI am proud to say that the funding measures we passed in the Senate yesterday continue the commitment to solving the problems we face because of the opioid epidemic, Senator Capito said. There is perhaps no issue that is addressed more thoroughly in this entire funding measure than the fight against opioids. Because of my request to do so, in several divisions of the bill, funding and emphasis is specifically directed. I will continue to work for these important initiatives on behalf of every West Virginian who has been impacted by this crisis.\nMeasures supporting efforts to combat the opioid epidemic included in each Appropriations Package are included below:\nFY2020 CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE\n\r\n \r\nIn the Defense division, funding is provided at $893.1 million for the Counter-Drug program, including an additional $20 million for the National Guard Counter-Drug schools program.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Commerce, Justice, Science division, $518 million is included for grant programs that have benefitted many West Virginia entities in the past and are used to combat opioids and other abused substances. Funds were also increased for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), enabling the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and deter the flow of substances throughout West Virginia and the nation.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Financial Services General Government division, both the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and Drug Free Communities programs received funding increases.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Homeland division, which, as chair of the subcommittee, Senator Capito helped author, funding is provided for the drug interdiction efforts of the Coast Guard, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Funds are also included to support HSIs investigative work on the dark web, most notably their partnership with Marshall University. And, the overall support for border security stems from a desire to prevent drugs and drug traffickers from entering our country illegally.\n\r\n \r\nFY2020 CONSOLIDATED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE\n\r\n \r\nIn the Labor, Health and Human Services division, $5.7 billion is provided for substance use disorder targeted at improving prevention, treatment, and recovery with new flexibility to states to use funding for increased stimulant use such as meth. This is a $3.8 billion increase over FY19 funding and, through specific language Senator Capito authored, distributes funds based on overdose rates rather than population, allowing states most effected more grant funding opportunities.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Agriculture division, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increased by $91 million, including an $8 million increase for opioid prevention activities at the International Mailing Facilities.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Energy and Water division, the Appalachian Regional Commission is increased, which includes funds for a pilot program to combat opioid addiction.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs division, funding is included at $402 million for veterans medical care focused on opioid misuse prevention and treatment.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development division, with an emphasis on homelessness, $2.8 billion is provided for assistance programs, including $80 million for grants and technical assistance to end youth homelessness. Funds are also set aside for transitional housing for persons exiting drug treatment.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-christmas-message", "VIDEO: Capito Christmas Message", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Christmas Message \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the video.\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message ahead of the holidays.\nFull video transcript included below:\nMerry Christmas, West Virginia!\nChristmas came a little early this year for our West Virginia miners.\nIm so glad we were finally able to secure both pension and health care benefits for our hard working coal miners.\nThis was a long and hard fight, and it would not have been possible without the dedication and heart our miners displayed throughout this process.\nI thank them for their hope, their patience, and their tireless efforts to fight this until the very end.\nIts been a year of growth in our state, from broadband to economic development.\nAnd, Im hopeful we can continue that progress in 2020.\nDuring the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, please join me in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.\nPlease keep our troops overseas and their families in your prayers, especially during this season.\nMerry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And, God bless you!\nIm excited for all well accomplish in the new year!\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-highlights-accomplishments-of-2019", "VIDEO: Capito Highlights Accomplishments of 2019", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Highlights Accomplishments of 2019 \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the video.\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video highlighting events and accomplishments from 2019, as well as her work for West Virginians over the past year.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-announces-more-than-600k-for-renewable-energy-investments", "MANCHIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $600K FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 20, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $600K FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced 10 grants totaling $606,000 to support renewable energy and energy efficiency in West Virginia, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Funding will be used for the purchase and installation of solar panels and energy efficient heating, insulation and lighting equipment.\r\nBy investing in renewable generation and energy efficiency, this funding will help reduce energy use and cut energy costs for businesses and families across West Virginia while bringing climate solutions to the Mountain State. This funding will also help create new jobs, boosting economic development and improving the lives of all residents and businesses in our state. As Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I will continue to fight for resources like this because I'm committed to ensuring West Virginians are included in the energy economy of the future, said Senator Manchin.\r\nIndividual awards listed below: \r\n \r\n$298,095  Tecnocap, LLC\r\n$72,000  Hetzer Properties, LLC\r\n$57,847  Innovation Properties, LLC\r\n$49,768  Three Sons, LLC\r\n$48,988  Solar Energy Solutions, LLC\r\n$31,325  Inter-State Hardwoods Company, INC.\r\n$18,765  Cascade Properties, LLC\r\n$17,070  Cascade Properties, LLC\r\n$8,592  Level 1 Fasteners\r\n$3,550  Mud River Pottery\r\n \r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-more-than-3-million-for-head-start-programs-", "MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $3 MILLION FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 20, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $3 MILLION FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,085,179 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in Raleigh and Wyoming counties.\r\nI firmly believe that every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education no matter their background or location which is why I'm proud to announce this funding, because it is critical to every community throughout West Virginia from the coalfields to the panhandles. Through programs like Head Start, children can gain essential skills and knowledge needed to be successful throughout their education. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am proud to secure funding for Head Start programs in West Virginia that support our students and our education system. Just this week, I voted to increase Head Start funding by $550 million dollars and I look forward to continuing to advocate for programs like Head Start, said Senator Manchin.\r\nIt is never too early for a child to start learning, Senator Capito said.Whether at home or in the classroom, a good education is key to a successful life. This funding will help ensure West Virginia children have access to early education services, so that they can grow into bright young women and men.\r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,800,146  Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc.\r\n \r\n \r\n$1,285,033  Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc.\r\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-measures-included-in-appropriations-package-benefits-west-virginia-and-strengthens-border-security", "Capito Measures Included in Appropriations Package Benefits West Virginia and Strengthens Border Security", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.19.19\n\t\t\t Capito Measures Included in Appropriations Package Benefits West Virginia and Strengthens Border Security \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t FY20 funding legislation advances to prevent government shutdown\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted to pass legislation that includes four government funding measures. The bill includes FY20 funding measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce Science, Justice; Defense; Financial Services and General Government; and Homeland Security. Among the measures in the legislation is one authored by Senator Capito to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The measure passed by a vote of 81 to 11.\nEarlier this summer, withSenator Capitos support, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law theBipartisan Budget Act of 2019. That legislation enabled Congress to set appropriations funding levels over the next two years and made it possible for the Senate Appropriations Committee to consider these appropriations bills to end the funding process.\nAs a member of the Appropriations Committee, Ive played a big part in negotiations, and I was proud to complete the appropriations process for FY20 today. The bills within this package address issues and support programs and projects that will benefit West Virginians in many ways. This package also includes my Homeland Security funding bill, which will allow the Department of Homeland Security the resources necessary to continue their good work to secure our borders and keep our homeland safe. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, Ive worked closely with the Trump administration and DHS to make sure they have the resources needed to effectively do their job, and I can confidently say that through President Trumps leadership and direction, the crisis at the southern border has improved as a result. The Homeland Security bill provides funds and resources to continue the work to stem the tide of illegal immigration, supports the men and women of DHS, invests in personnel, and makes tremendous strides in strengthening our borders through physical barriersto name a few. I am so proud of the work of the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, and these funds will allow them to continue their great work.\nIn addition to border security funding, this legislation also includes resources for many West Virginia priorities that I have long advocated. It highlights efforts to encourage economic development in rural communities, combat the opioid epidemic, support our troops, and help West Virginia businesses, law enforcement, and the many federal facilities who call West Virginia home. These are all things Ive pledged to champion since my first day in office, and this bill advances and builds on each one, and more.\nHighlights from each funding measure include:\nCOMMERCE, SCIENCE, JUSTICE\r\n \r\nAn increase of $29 million for the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which up until Senator Capito was elected to the Senate, was inactive in West Virginia.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nLanguage recognizing the importance ofGreen Bank Observatoryin the continued exploration of outer space and encouraging NASA to utilize the worlds largest, fully steerable telescope.\r\n \r\n \r\n$518 million foranti-opioid fundingwhich will also include other illicit drug use, allowing this money to be available for further uses in West Virginiaand an additional $35 million for Anti-Heroin Task Forces.\r\n \r\n \r\nViolence Against Women Act STOP grants are funded at $215 million.\r\n \r\n \r\n$547 million for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants, which contribute to numerous activities of crime prevention and control across the state.\r\n \r\n \r\nProvides funds for FBI at CJIS in Clarksburg and the ATF.\r\n \r\nDEFENSE\r\n \r\nSupports a 3.1 percent pay raise for our service members.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nIncreases for Civil Air Patrol programs and funding for the Youth ChalleNGe Academy.\r\n \r\nFINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT\r\n \r\n$285 millionfor theHigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas(HIDTA) Program to combat heroin and prescription opioid abuse, along with $101.25 million for the Drug Free Communities Program.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nA $7 million increase for the Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA).\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase for the CDFIs, which are helping advance economic development in West Virginia.\r\n \r\nHOMELAND SECURITY\r\nAs Chairman of the Homeland Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito was able to secure these initiatives in her bill that have specific impacts on West Virginia:\r\n \r\n$65 million for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) counter-opioid initiatives, which include HSIs partnership with Marshall University.\r\n \r\n \r\n$10 million is provided to fund legislation Senator Capito authored  the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 that established the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam grant program.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncrease for the Customs and Border Patrols activities at the Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry and encourages support for expansion of training activities at Summit Point.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-government-funding-bill-with-miners-pension-legislation-included", "Capito Votes to Pass Government Funding Bill with Miners\u2019 Pension Legislation Included", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.19.19\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass Government Funding Bill with Miners Pension Legislation Included \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Packages includes eight bills containing important West Virginia priorities authored by Senator Capito\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of one of two appropriations packages to clear the Senate. The bill includes FY20 funding measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health And Human Services, Education And Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, And Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations And Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. The measure passed by a vote of 71 to 23.\nEarlier this summer, withSenator Capitos support, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law theBipartisan Budget Act of 2019. That legislation enabled Congress to set appropriations funding levels over the next two years and made it possible for the Senate Appropriations Committee to consider these appropriations bills to end the funding process.\nIm encouraged that the Senate was able to work together in a bipartisan way to pass these important appropriations bills, Senator Capito said. This is what we were sent to Congress to do. I am particularly proud of the fact that legislation I introduced to secure our coal miners pensions was part of this package. Ive been proud to fight alongside our coal minersas well as Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, Congressman McKinley, and the UMWAevery step of the way to make sure we enact a solution that keeps the promise to these hardworking men and women. Its because of the dedication and heart these miners displayed throughout the entire process that we were able to get this done. I thank them for their hope, their patience, and their tireless efforts to fight this until the very end.\nI am also proud to say that this legislation supports many of the priorities I have adopted from my first day in the Senate. In these bills, we provide resources to improve broadband access, expand research for Alzheimers and childhood cancer, fund food and nutrition programs like SNAP, invest in our infrastructure, provide resources to assist states addressing PFAS contamination and remediation, and support our veterans. This legislation also extends the Secure Rural Schools program for two years, providing vital education resources for school systems in West Virginia counties with national forest land. I will continue working to make sure our states priorities are reflected in additional funding measures so we can continue moving West Virginiaand our countryforward.\nHighlights from each funding measure include:\nLABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES, 2020\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n$5.7 billion to continue fighting the opioid epidemic, including language Senator Capito authored in FY18 that sets aside funds for states with the highest mortality rates per capita rather than population-based distribution. Furthermore, new flexibility is provided to enable states use of funding for the rise of other stimulants.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nIncreases the maximum Pell grant award per percipient by $150 for the academic year.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncreases for both the Black Lung Clinics and the Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).\r\n \r\nAGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES, 2020\r\n\r\n \r\n$75 million for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as authorized in the21st Century Cures Act, to help stem the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nFull funding for food and nutrition programs including Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).\r\n \r\nENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, 2020\r\n \r\nA $10 million increase for Fossil Energy Research, including full funding for theNational Energy Technology Labfor facilities and research, and a $5 million increase for research and infrastructure.\r\n \r\n \r\n$175 million for theAppalachian Regional Commission, an increase of $10 million over last year including $50 million for the POWER Initiative, $10 million for substance abuse pilot, $5 million for broadband deployment in economically distressed counties within the North Central and Northern Appalachian region.\r\n \r\n\r\nINTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES, 2020\r\n \r\nIncludes $43 million in additional overall funding to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) along with $20 million to assist states addressing PFAS contamination and remediation, an issue Senator Capito has taken the lead on in the Senate.\r\n \r\n \r\nInaugural funding for the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program, a new competitive grant Senator Capito championed in last years passage of theAmericas Water Infrastructure Act.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding included to address National Park maintenance backlogs.\r\n \r\nLEGISLATIVE BRANCH, 2020\r\n \r\nIncreases funds for salaries for the U.S. Capitol Police in recognition and support for the work those brave men and women do to keep members, visitors, and constituents safe when visiting the Capitol Complex.\r\n \r\nMILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES, 2020\r\n \r\n$585 million carved out for women veterans healthcare.\r\n \r\n \r\nLanguage and $5 million included for the veterans agritherapy pilot program Senator Capito authored and has championed that is implemented at the Huntington VA.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncludes language that strongly encourages the Office of the Inspector General to commence investigations in a timely manner and to share information and their findings with entities, including the Department of Justice, as appropriate. This language falls in line with Senator Capitos Improving Safety and Security Veterans Act.\r\n \r\nSTATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS, 2020\r\n \r\n$3.3 billion for Foreign Military Financing Program assistance for Israel.\n\r\n \r\nTRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES, 2020\r\n \r\n$100 million for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS), which Senator Capito brought to the attention of the subcommittee, leading aletterto the chairmen and ranking members requesting dedicated funding for incomplete corridors, such as Corridor H. $15.7 million will be carved out for West Virginia and report language also added encouraging the expansion of ADHS.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding included for the highway bridge program, of which $50 million is for West Virginia bridges.\r\n \r\n \r\n$1 billion for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants, a competitive program that West Virginia has been awarded on multiple occasions.\n\r\n \r\n \r\n$3.4 billion for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a central resource for the success of many West Virginia communities. Specific funding is set aside for transitional housing for people exiting drug treatment.\r\n \r\n \r\nWith an emphasis on homelessness, $2.8 billion is provided for assistance programs, including $80 million for grants and technical assistance to end youth homelessness.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-secures-funding-for-west-virginia-priorities-in-fy-2020-appropriations-package", "Manchin Secures Funding For West Virginia Priorities In FY 2020 Appropriations Package", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 19, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Secures Funding For West Virginia Priorities In FY 2020 Appropriations Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today secured funding for West Virginia priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Appropriations package.\r\nOne of my greatest responsibilities as a Senator is advocating for West Virginia through my position on the Appropriations Committee. The funding secured for West Virginia in the Appropriations package makes me proud of the work we have accomplished in the Senate this year. We have secured $3.8 billion to combat the opioid epidemic, $555 million to expand broadband in rural areas like West Virginia, $181.5 million to address youth homelessness, and I am so proud to say that we secured pensions for 92,000 coal miners and healthcare for 13,000 coal miners and their families in this package. All of these wins are wonderful for West Virginia and I look forward to continuing to fight to ensure that our state receives the funding and resources we need to thrive and succeed, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nSenator Manchin's top West Virginia priorities secured in the Appropriations package:\r\n \r\nCoal Miner's Healthcare and Pensions: Secures the pensions and healthcare for nearly 100,000 coal miners and their families.\r\nOpioids ($3.8B): Billions of dollars in dedicated funding across the government to combat opioids, including $518 million through the Dept. of Justice, $402 million through the VA, and $25 million at HUD.\r\nClean Drinking Water ($2.8B): Supports nearly $2.8 billion in appropriations toward water infrastructure, as well as $43 million directed toward remediation of PFAS chemicals, which have impacted several cities in WV.\r\nBorder Wall ($1.375B): Maintains funding for the construction of the wall along the southern border.\r\nRural Broadband ($570M): Provides funding to the USDA for the ReConnect program, as well as $5 million in new broadband funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission for distressed counties in North and North Central Appalachia, making 10 more counties eligible for ARC broadband funding in addition to 7 counties in southern WV previously eligible for funding for Central Appalachia.\r\nYouth Homelessness ($181.5M): Includes $80 million specifically to stop youth homelessness through HUD and $101.5 million through McKinney-Vento grants through DOE.\r\nNETL ($161M): Includes $61 million for Coal R&D, $50 million for Infrastructure, and $23 million for the Rare Earth Element (REE) program. It also prioritizes the construction of a supercomputer located in Morgantown.\r\nAssistance to Coal Communities ($83M): Provides funding for the ARC Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) and EDA Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC) programs. WV is the largest per capita recipient of EDA funds each year and has received $46.372 million in POWER Grants over the past four years.\r\nWV Bridges ($50M): Provides funding to repair bridges in West Virginia. 19% of West Virginia's 1,247 bridges are considered structurally deficient, the second highest total in the U.S.\r\nAppalachian Storage Hub ($33M): Encourages DOE to study the economic & national security benefits of natural gas liquids storage & includes funding for the Title XVII Innovative Technologies Loan Program.\r\nCorridor H ($15M): For the first time since 2012, the bill includes dedicated funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS), which includes Corridor H, also known as U.S. Route 48, which connects I-79 in Weston to I-81 in Strasburg, VA.\r\nSummit Point ($9M): Funds the expansion of the CBP Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry.\r\nAgricultural & Forestry Research ($5.4M): Funding for USDA research and education activities in the state, including the Wood Education Resource Center in Princeton, and new funding to establish a Pollinator Recovery and Education Center in Central Appalachia.\r\nCamp Dawson ($3M): Reversed a House rescission cut to a Navy program that would have prevented these funds from setting up the WV National Guard's new Cyber Testing & Training Environment.\r\nSecure Rural Schools ($1.7M): Provides funding over the next two years to 14 counties in WV with significant federal lands through a 2-year extension to the Secure Rural Schools program.\r\nMonongahela National Forest ($750k): Funding through the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for Forest Service Land Acquisition within the Monongahela National Forest. As Ranking Member on the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Senator Manchin led a successful effort earlier this year to permanently authorize LWCF.\r\nAmtrak Ticket Agents: Following the removal of the last ticket agent in West Virginia last year, this bill directs Amtrak to re-staff stations around the country, restoring the ticket agent in Charleston.\r\nFederal Workforce: Level or increased funding for federal agencies like NASA IV&V, Bureau of Fiscal Service, CBP Advanced Training Center, FBI CJIS, National Conservation Training Center, Coast Guard, NOAA, & others across the state, as well as a 3.1% pay raise for the more than 21,000 federal employees in West Virginia.\r\n \r\nFull list of Senator Manchin's West Virginia priorities included in the FY 2020 Appropriations package can be viewed here. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2719", "Rep. McKinley Statement on the Adoption of the Articles of Impeachment", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. McKinley Statement on the Adoption of the Articles of Impeachment \r\n   \r\n    \r\n      Vote sets a precedent that impeachment is no longer based on evidence, but instead who holds the majority in the House.  \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 18, 2019\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      U.S. Representative David B. McKinley P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the House of Representative's vote to impeach President Trump: \r\nAlexander Hamilton warned in the Federalist Papers No. 65, that impeachment might become a way for Congress to remove a political opponent from office, and that the decision could be driven by politics, rather than a real demonstration of guilt. Today, the House of Representatives has made our Founding Fathers' fear a reality, and for the first time in our nation's history, impeached a president on purely partisan lines. This vote sets a precedent that impeachment is no longer based on evidence, but instead who holds the majority in the House,McKinley said. Now, the Senate will be forced to stop working on legislation, and instead required to focus on a trial that will result in an acquittal. No reasonable person believes that 67 senators will vote to convict the president on the articles of impeachment.\r\nBackground:\r\n \r\n    Last week, McKinley released a statement following the release of the articles of impeachment against Trump. To read the statement click here.\r\n    In November 2019, McKinley joined Hoppy Kercheval on MetroNews and urged caution on impeachment. To read more click here.\r\n    In November 2019, McKinley issued a statement following his vote against a formal impeachment inquiry. To read more click here.\r\n    In October 2019, McKinley issued a statement following the formal adoption of an impeachment inquiry. To read more click here.\r\n    In October 2019, McKinley penned an op-ed for the Wheeling Intelligencer outlining his stance on impeachment. To read the full op-ed click here.\r\n    In September 2019, McKinley released a statement on Speaker Pelosi's unilateral announcement that the House would begin an impeachment inquiry. To read more click here.\r\n \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-wetzel-tyler-counties-awarded-usda-reconnect-rural-broadband-grant-loan", "Capito Announces Wetzel, Tyler Counties Awarded USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Grant-Loan", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.18.19\n\t\t\t Capito Announces Wetzel, Tyler Counties Awarded USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Grant-Loan \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two awards through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) ReConnect program. Wetzel and Tyler Counties have been approved for a $2 million grant and $3.5 million grant/loan combination, respectively. This funding will support the construction of fiber networks that will provide broadband service to residents, businesses, and community facilities in the two counties.\nOver the past year I have been working with communities across the state to help them take advantage of the tremendous opportunity presented by the ReConnect program,\" Senator Capito said. \"As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I fought hard for this funding and spoke directly with Secretary Perdue urging him to fund projects in West Virginia. I am pleased that multiple applicants were successful in this years round and will continue to assist communities as they develop applications for next year. My Capito Connect plan is delivering demonstrable results across the states as more communities are seeking federal funding to deliver broadband.\nAs a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito helped create and secure funds in the FY2018 budget for the ReConnect program. Through her Capito Connect initiative, Senator Capito has made improving connectivity and closing the digital divide in West Virginia a top priority and has worked to advance efforts and deliver resources to support programs like ReConnect.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-feinstein-grassley-durbin-introduce-bill-to-stop-flow-of-drugs-to-pill-mills", "Capito, Feinstein, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.18.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Feinstein, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was joined yesterday by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to introduce the Preventing Pill Mills Through Data Sharing Act, a bill giving the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) additional tools to hold drug distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacies accountable for identifying, reporting and stopping suspicious orders of controlled substances.\nOur recent history in West Virginia, where millions of prescription opioids flowed freely into small communities throughout the state, demonstrates all too clearly why continued action is needed to ensure suspicious orders of controlled substances are detected, stopped, and those responsible held accountable, Senator Capito said.Im glad to join Senator Feinstein in introducing this legislation that builds on our past bipartisan work and provides much needed next steps to guarantee the mistakes of the past are note repeated.\nThousands of opioids, often bought from pharmacies, are flooding our communities and leading to devastatingly high levels of addiction and prescription drug-related overdose deaths, Senator Feinstein said. One West Virginia town of 392 people received nearly 9 million pills in a single year. We cannot allow pharmacies to order far more drugs than they can responsibly distribute, and drug manufacturers and distributors to supply them. The data needed to stop pharmacies from becoming pill mills already exists, we just have to make it accessible so suspicious orders can be spotted and reported to the authorities. Thats exactly what this bill does and Im proud to introduce it with my colleagues.\nAs communities across the country continue to battle the flood of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illicit opioids, we cant ignore the drug dealers wearing white coats. Bad actors in the legitimate medication supply chain have also contributed to the spread of opioid addiction and overdoes. In some cases, pharmacies have provided small communities with lethal volumes of highly-addictive pills  far beyond what could reasonably be prescribed. This bill ensures that the Drug Enforcement Agency is able to collect and share data necessary to identify and prevent suspicious drug orders. It builds on several bills Ive pushed to attack the opioid crisis on multiple fronts, Senator Grassley said.\nWeve seen opioids flood small towns in Illinois in volumes that are so dramatically high, no one would believe they were for legitimate medical needs, Senator Durbin said. Our bill builds upon legislation we passed last year, and the recent Inspector General report, to hold DEA accountable and enhance oversight on the pharmaceutical industrys excessive and unjustifiable shipments.\nSpecifically, the bill:\r\n \r\nRequires drug manufacturers and distributors to report the sale, delivery, or other disposal of all controlled substances on a monthly, rather than quarterly basis as current law requires.\r\n \r\n \r\nExtends the penalties and reporting requirements that currently apply to drug manufacturers and distributors to pharmacies.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequires DEA to provide quarterly reports to manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies in a format and manner that better facilitates the identification of suspicious orders.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequires DEA to provide Congress the same reports that it provides to states every six months, and expands the reporting requirements to include unusual volumes of controlled substances that are disposed of rather than sold, and unusual numbers of deleted transactions of high volumes of controlled substances.\r\n \r\nBACKGROUND:\r\n \r\nThis legislation builds on Senator Capitos Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act, which was signed into law in 2018. The legislation establishes penalties for drug distributors and manufacturers that fail to identify, stop, and report suspicious orders of opioids.\r\n \r\n \r\nA 2019 Justice Department inspector general report on the DEAs response to the opioid crisis found that the current quarterly reporting requirement for drug manufacturers and distributors results in outdated reporting, hampering the detection of suspicious orders.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote", "Capito Statement on House Impeachment Vote", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.18.19\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on House Impeachment Vote \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the below statement tonight following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump:\nTonight, House Democrats did what they have promised they would do for years: impeach President Donald Trump. Since this president was elected, we have had investigation after investigation, and nothing to show. It has been made clear throughout this rushed and unfair process that this is nothing but political theater, and it sets a terrible precedent. Our Founders intended for impeachment to be used as the last straw, the last measure to remove a president from office. Today, impeachment is being weaponized as a political instrument, and that is unfortunate. West Virginians have made it clear to me time and time again that they would rather Congress focus on the issues that truly affect their day-to-day livesnot political and partisan theatrics. Lets do what we were sent here to do: legislate and improve the lives of Americans.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-announces-56-million-to-expand-broadband-in-wetzel-and-tyler-counties", "Manchin Announces $5.6 Million To Expand Broadband In Wetzel And Tyler Counties", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces $5.6 Million To Expand Broadband In Wetzel And Tyler Counties \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced $5.6 million for Wetzel and Tyler counties, $2,094,500 and $3,516,000 respectively, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program to expand broadband infrastructure for 3,250 rural households, educational facilities, health care centers, and nearly 200 businesses in the area. The USDA also announced a second round of $550 million in available funding that will be open for applications on January 30th, 2019.\r\nI am so proud that Wetzel and Tyler counties have been awarded $5.6 million to expand broadband access, which is vital for rural communities like those in West Virginia to compete in the 21st century. Throughout this application process my office has provided support to these counties and other applicants, providing resources and helping to ensure that they were competitive in this funding process. Wetzel and Tyler counties will now be able to ensure that rural communities in these counties have access to reliable broadband, no matter where people live. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I was also able to secure an additional $555 million for rural broadband infrastructure expansion through the USDA in the 2020 Appropriations package the Senate will vote on this week. The bill also ensures this funding will be targeted to areas of the country with the largest broadband coverage gaps, including those with challenging mountainous terrain, and directs USDA to make the application process easier and provide better assistance to applicants throughout the process. I will continue to advocate for funding that supports expanding reliable broadband access in rural areas and look forward to supporting the applicants for the additional funding available in January, said Senator Manchin.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-calls-on-purdue-pharma-to-cancel-13-million-bonus-for-ceo", "Manchin Calls On Purdue Pharma To Cancel $1.3 Million Bonus For CEO", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Calls On Purdue Pharma To Cancel $1.3 Million Bonus For CEO \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined 10 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Purdue Pharma's Board of Directors, calling on them to cancel the reported $1.3 million bonus they are planning to give to Purdue Pharma CEO Craig Landau. Attorneys General from 24 states have argued that Landau should not collect a bonus, and on Thursday, a bankruptcy judge is expected to issue a decision on whether the CEO can collect it.\r\nThe Senators said in part: We write to you today with concerns about the $1.3 million incentive bonus payment you have proposed to make to Purdue chief executive officer Craig Landau while your company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mr. Landau is a named defendant in multiple lawsuits, which allege he personally designed Purdue's intentionally deceptive opioid marketing campaign. Further, the payment is based on aggressive performance incentives similar to those used to encourage opioid sales. As such, we ask that you cancel the incentive payment to Mr. Landau and reevaluate your incentive payment plan to ensure your company puts patient safety ahead of profits.\r\nPurdue's opioid marketing campaign accelerated an opioid epidemic that has claimed an estimated 400,000 lives. The campaign generated $35 billion in revenue for Purdue and likely significant incentive bonus compensation for Mr. Landau for achieving ambitious opioid sales targets. The Senators are concerned that Purdue is using profits from selling more prescription opioids to reward high-level employees with massive bonuses, rather than helping states ravished by the opioid crisis that the company made worse.\r\nThe Senators continue: By maintaining the aggressive incentive plan for Mr. Landau, the Board is showing that it does not recognize the role the incentive program played in accelerating the opioid crisis into a national tragedy. While the filings indicate that Purdue's sales incentive plan will not pay bonuses for opioid sales, it is not clear that the operating profit incentive will exclude opioid sales from its calculation.\r\nThe company's recently-submitted compensation proposal would incentivize Mr. Landau to meet aggressive sales targets, and could result in the unwarranted prescription and irresponsible distribution of opioids and other addictive drugs. While the proposal indicates that Purdue's sales incentive plan will not pay bonuses for opioid sales, it is not clear that the operating profit incentive will exclude opioid sales from its calculation. In their letter, the Senators highlight that there is no indication the very compensation policies that encouraged its employees to allegedly deceive doctors and patients to sell opioids have been removed from the current compensation plan to sell other drugs.\r\nThey conclude: In closing, we again urge you to cancel your proposed incentive bonus payment to Mr. Landau, and reevaluate your entire incentive pay program to ensure that your company puts patient safety ahead of profits.\r\nThe full letter is available here.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-coal-miners-of-america-made-us-look-beyond-politics", "Manchin: Coal Miners Of America Made Us Look Beyond Politics", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin: Coal Miners Of America Made Us Look Beyond Politics \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor thanking coal miners, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts, his colleagues in the House and Senate and the White House for putting politics aside and passing the Bipartisan American Miners Act. This bill secures lifetime healthcare benefits for the 13,000 retired coal miners and their families who would have lost their benefits entirely and the 92,000 retired coal miners and their families who would have seen their pensions gutted next year without Congressional action. By working together across party lines, since 2016, Senator Manchin has secured lifetime healthcare benefits for 36,000 and pensions for 92,000 miners and their families.\r\nClick here to watch his full remarks.\r\nSenator Manchin said in part: On Monday, after four long years of working hard through many uncertainties, Congress came together, Democrats and Republicans, to secure healthcare and pensions for our nation's coal miners. We did our job. It was the coal miners of America that made us look beyond politics. And I want to give my sincere thanks to all of my colleagues for putting partisan politics aside and for rising above the divineness and tribalism in order to keep the promise we made in 1946. Over seventy years ago, President Harry Truman recognized the importance of the workers that produced the coal for this country and promised that the government would guarantee our brave coal miners' benefits in return for their service.\r\nHe continued: This agreement was a sacred promise between worker and country, and it captured the very best of our American values. This week, we kept that promise by including the Bipartisan American Miners Act in the end of year funding bill. We kept our promise to the 13,000 retired coal miners and their families who won't lose their healthcare by the end of the year. We kept our promise to the 92,000 retired coal miners and their families who won't lose their pension next year. Coal miners are the most patriotic people in America. They have done the heavy lifting. They have done everything that has been asked of them by this country. They provided the energy that made us the greatest country on earth. The super power of the world.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-federal-court-ruling-on-the-affordable-care-act", "Manchin Statement on Federal Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement on Federal Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on the decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.\r\nI am outraged that today's decision does absolutely nothing to protect health coverage for the 800,000 West Virginians and millions of Americans living with preexisting conditions. This court decision further delays a final verdict and continues the ongoing uncertainty for individuals that have health coverage through the ACA. Time and time again, I have stated that the ACA is not perfect, but we simply cannot throw the baby out with the bath water. It is unconscionable that we are still debating whether or not to rip coverage away from individuals living in this country with preexisting conditions.\r\nFurther, I urge West Virginia's Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to withdraw from this dangerous lawsuit on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of West Virginians who will be harmed. Congress should immediately set aside partisan games and pass bipartisan legislation that makes commonsense fixes to our current system. I will continue to fight to ensure that the Senate has the opportunity to defend the constitutionality of pre-existing condition protections in court. Protecting West Virginians healthcare has always been my top priority and I will continue to fight for every West Virginian's access to quality, and affordable health insurance. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2718", "Solution for Threatened Miners Pension and Health Care Passes the House", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Representative David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) praised the passage of a bipartisan spending agreement that includes a permanent fix for the pension and health care benefits of retired miners. The year-end spending bill passed the House today, with a provision similar to the bipartisan legislation that McKinley introduced to protect miners' pensions and healthcare. \r\nFor years, we've been leading the fight to protect the pensions and health care benefits earned by retired miners, and by the end of this week, we can finally say our government is keeping its promise, said McKinley. This agreement will provide peace of mind to the 100,000 retirees, widows, and families who depend on the UMWA pension fund. After years of bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, we can see the end of the tunnel.\"\r\nOver the years, we have worked to keep this issue front and center. So much hard work has gone into getting this legislation to this point, and the retired miners and their families, who made their voices heard in Congress, deserve a lot of the credit. This has been a team effort. We are thankful for Senator Capito and Senator Manchin's leadership to make this bill a priority in the senate. I look forward to this agreement passing the Senate later this week, and being signed into law, McKinley added.\r\nBackground\r\nSince 2013, McKinley has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect pensions and health care benefits for more than 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) retirees and family members.\r\n \r\n    In July 2019, McKinley testified in front of the House Natural Recourses Committee on the importance of his legislation, the Miners Pension Protection Act (H.R. 935). To watch his testimony, click here. Rep. David McKinley(R-W.Va.) and UMWA President Cecil Roberts also published an op-ed on the importance of protecting miners' pensions in the Hill. To read the full op-ed click here \r\n    In March 2019, McKinley spoke with coal-miners and supporters in Washington and call for legislative action to protect pensions for around 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (WMWA) retirees and family members. To view the full video of the press conference, click here\r\n    In July 2018, McKinley led a letter to the leadership of the Joint Select Committee on Multi-Employer Pension Plans, urging them to address the looming insolvency of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan. The bipartisan letter was signed by 25 Members of Congress. To read the letter click here.\r\n    In February 2018, Congress formed the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multi-Employer Pension Plans, a committee designated to find a funding solution for the looming multi-employer pension crisis. The Select Committee failed to produce a proposal.\r\n    In October 2017, Rep. McKinley introduced the American Miners Pension Act, legislation that would stabilize the UMWA 1974 Pension Plan.\r\n    In May 2017, Rep. McKinley helped secure permanent funding to save the health care benefits for retired miners. As a result, 22,000 retired coal miners and their families were able to maintain their health benefits.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-jones-introduce-legislation-to-help-stem-opioid-epidemic", "Capito, Jones Introduce Legislation to Help Stem Opioid Epidemic", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Jones Introduce Legislation to Help Stem Opioid Epidemic \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. The legislation aims to help address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare, which will help stem the opioid epidemic across the nation. Senators Capito and Jones were joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.).\nAddressing the opioid epidemic requires a multifaceted approach, Senator Capito said. A critical part of this is ensuring that the Medicare program does not create a perverse incentive for doctors to continue to prescribe opioids to patients. Instead, we should incentivize providers to utilize innovative non-opioid drugs and devices. The NOPAIN Act is an important step forward in preventing future addiction.\nWe need to use all the tools we have to ensure patients have access to non-opioid pain management therapies. This bill can help encourage more health care providers to use non-opioid options when it is best-suited for their patients, said Senator Jones, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.\nThe opioid epidemic is one of the most urgent public health crises facing our nation, said Chris Fox, Executive Director of Voices for Non-Opioid Choices.130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose and this public health emergency has cost taxpayers $2.5 trillion just since 2015, according to a recent analysis by the White House Council of Economic Advisors.As a nation, we must do more to prevent opioid addiction before it begins, including by fully embracing and encouraging the utilization and availability of non-opioid solutions for acute pain patient.The NOPAIN Act would go a long way towards accomplishing this laudable goal.\nUnder current law, hospitals receive the same payment from Medicare regardless of whether a physician prescribes an opioid, or a non-opioid. As a result, hospitals rely on opioids, which are typically dispensed by a pharmacy after discharge at little or no cost to the hospital. The NOPAIN Act would change this policy by directing CMS to provide separate Medicare reimbursement for non-opioid treatments used to manage pain in both the hospital outpatient department (HOPD) and the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings.\nU.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and David McKinley (R-W.Va.) introduced companion legislation (H.R. 5172) in November 2019.\nA one-pager on the bill can be found by clicking here.\nBill text can be found by clicking here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for_clay-county--", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for  Clay County", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for  Clay County   \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), member of the Appropriations Committee, today announced Clay County Business Development Authority is the recipient of a $2,746,743.29 grant to aid flood cleanup. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).\nMany parts of West Virginia are still cleaning up following the 2016 and 2017 floods, Senator Capito said. Funding support like this helps communities rebuild. As chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, Im proud to see the progress Clay County has made since the floods, and I know this additional aid will continue that progress.\nIn recent years, West Virginia has endured multiple weather-related disasters that ravaged our state and continue to impact our communities. I am pleased to see Clay County receive this critical $2.7 million in funding, and I encourage all of our communities that are still recovering to apply to FEMA for assistance repairing damages caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides and mitigating future hazards. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to fight for the funding that West Virginia needs to repair our communities and prepare us for future disasters, Senator Manchin said.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-annual-defense-authorization-bill-to-support-troops-strengthen-military", "Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Support Troops, Strengthen Military", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.19\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Support Troops, Strengthen Military \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Capito secures PFAS measure in FY2020 NDAA\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement after voting in support of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA), a bipartisan compromise combining the House- and Senate-passed versions of the NDAA. The conference report passed the Senate by an 86-8 vote and now heads to President Donald Trumps desk for his signature.\nThe legislation, which will support our troops, strengthen the military, and enhance national security, also includes bipartisan language Senator Capito authored and secured in the bill to address the risks and challenges associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).\nDetermining our nations defense spending priorities is one of Congress primary responsibilities, and a responsibility that should be taken seriously. This legislation supports our troops and their families, strengthens our military, and ensures our national defense, and I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation. While I was proud that several of my measures remained in the final version of this bill through the conference negotiations, I was very disappointed that House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee disagreed with bipartisan language I authored with Senator Gillibrand to ensure Americans have access to clean drinking water that is free of PFAS, ultimately deciding to eliminate it from the final text. Addressing the risk of harmful effects that certain PFAS pollutants can have on individuals is something on which we should all be able to find common ground. This is an issue that has affected many in West Virginia, and something I have been focused on tackling. Moving forward, I will continue to work on this issue and find other avenues that we can take to make sure these vital drinking water protections are addressed.\nBACKGROUND:\nSenator Capitos PFAS measure included in the FY2020 NDAA is based on the PFAS Release Disclosure Act (S. 1507), a bill she led to provide a clear process for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and share with the public and policymakers sources of PFAS emissions around the country, while respecting the formal rulemaking processes and scientific approach.\nIt also includes additional measures that would require the EPA to:\r\n \r\nIssue a section 8(a) data call to PFAS manufacturers under the Toxic Substances Control Act.\r\n \r\n \r\nFinalize its 2015 Significant New Use Rule on long-chain PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act.\r\n \r\n \r\nIssue guidance on how to dispose of and destroy PFAS.\r\n \r\nAdditional items included in the NDAA that Senator Capito co-sponsored are below:\r\n \r\nTransit Infrastructure from Chinese Threats Act, which would prevent federal transit dollars from being used to procure subway cars, other passenger railcars, and transit buses from Chinese state-owned, controlled or subsidized enterprises, with limited exception.\r\n \r\n \r\nFentanyl Sanctions Act, which would impose sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids, and for other purposes.\r\n \r\nAdditional NDAA highlights include:\r\n \r\nProvides for our national defense by authorizing $750 billion in funding.\r\n \r\n \r\nSupports our troops by providing 3.1 percent pay raisethe largest in a decadereforming privatized military housing, addressing sexual misconduct and retaliation against victims, improving access to and quality of health care, and increasing employment opportunities for military spouses.\r\n \r\n \r\nAdvances U.S. security by countering competition from near-peer adversaries like Russia and China and defeating threats from rogue regimes like Iran and North Korea, as well as terrorist organizations.\r\n \r\n \r\nRestores our combat advantage by continuing to rebuild readiness and modernize the military, investing in innovation to keep the U.S. competitiveincluding 5G networks, cybersecurity, hypersonic weapons, and missile defenseand establishing a U.S. Space Force under the Air Force.\r\n \r\n \r\nBuilds a more efficient, effective Pentagon by improving contracting processes and oversight; expanding the capacity, innovation, and integrity of the defense industrial base, including small businesses; and continuing implementation of reforms to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.\r\n \r\n \r\nEliminates the military widows tax.\r\n \r\n \r\nExtends Tricare Reserve Select to certain Reservists who are currently covered under a federal health benefits plan.\r\n \r\n \r\n12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.\r\n \r\n \r\nPreserves the U.S. Navys plan to procure 10 Virginia-class attack submarines. Multiple West Virginia steel producers are contributing to these submarines.\n\r\n \r\n \r\nAuthorizes funds for Israeli missile defense.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-delivers-floor-speech-on-appropriations-package", "VIDEO: Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Appropriations Package", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Appropriations Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the full floor speech.\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor and highlighted several key parts in the appropriations package, including the agreement reached to secure miners pensions and health care, infrastructure, and measures to help improve our homeland security. Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee announced two comprehensive appropriations packages, which include all 12 funding bills, to fully fund the government. The Senate is expected to vote on these packages this week.\nON MINERS PENSIONS:\nOur West Virginia miners have answered the call throughout their careers. Their hard work provided the electricity and the steel that has powered our American economy, and the time has come to protect the retirement benefits that these miners earned. The Bipartisan American Miners Act will secure both pension and health care benefits for these hard working men and women, Senator Capito said during her speech. Thousands of miners in West Virginia and elsewhere in coal country will have a merrier Christmas when this bill becomes law later this week. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this critical legislation.\nON INFRASTRUCTURE:\nI was proud to ensure that in the transportation and infrastructure title of the appropriations bill, we fund the Appalachian Development Highway System at $100 million, Senator Capito said during her speech. I have also advocated for action to address structurally deficient bridges...Almost 20 percent of West Virginias bridges are classified as structurally deficient. \nON HOMELAND SECURITY:\nI am proud to say that the Homeland title in the minibus package we are considering this week provides funds and resources to continue the good work we have begun to stem the tide of illegal immigration, Senator Capito said during her speech. Ive seen firsthand on the Southwest border the challenges we face, and yes, the progress we have made. This bill supports the work of the men and women of the Departmentat CBP, ICE, HSI, the Coast Guard, and many others who daily are standing watch on our borders, on our coasts, on our computer networks.\nFor a video of Senator Capitos remarks today, click here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-funding-for-clay-county", "Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Clay County", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Clay County \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Clay County Business Development Authority is the recipient of a $2,746,743.29 grant to aid flood cleanup. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). \r\nIn recent years, West Virginia has endured multiple weather-related disasters that ravaged our state and continue to impact our communities. I am pleased to see Clay County receive this critical $2.7 million in funding, and I encourage all of our communities that are still recovering to apply to FEMA for assistance repairing damages caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides and mitigating future hazards. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to fight for the funding that West Virginia needs to repair our communities and prepare us for future disasters, Senator Manchin said.\r\nMany parts of West Virginia are still cleaning up following the 2016 and 2017 floods, Senator Capito said. Funding support like this helps communities rebuild. As chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, I'm proud to see the progress Clay County has made since the floods, and I know this additional aid will continue that progress. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-introduces-legislation-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-with-non-opioid-treatments", "Manchin Introduces Legislation To Combat Opioid Epidemic With Non-Opioid Treatments", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Introduces Legislation To Combat Opioid Epidemic With Non-Opioid Treatments \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. This legislation will help Medicare recipients receive non-opioid pain treatments, which will help combat the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and the nation. Senator Manchin was joined by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA).\r\nWith the highest overdoses per capita in the nation, the opioid epidemic has ravaged West Virginia like no other state. Every family in our state has been affected by this horrible epidemic and we must continue to address this crisis so that our communities can begin to recover. That is why I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to prioritize reimbursements for non-opioid treatments to ensure that non-opioid treatments are used whenever possible. Addressing this epidemic continues to be one of my top priorities and I will do everything possible to provide funding and other resources to combat this crisis, said Senator Manchin.\r\nUnder current law, hospitals receive the same payment from Medicare regardless of whether a physician prescribes an opioid, or a non-opioid. As a result, hospitals rely on opioids, which are typically dispensed by a pharmacy after discharge at little or no cost to the hospital. The NOPAIN Act would change this policy by directing CMS to provide separate Medicare reimbursement for non-opioid treatments used to manage pain in both the hospital outpatient department (HOPD) and the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-votes-to-pass-the-national-defense-authorization-act", "Manchin Votes To Pass The National Defense Authorization Act", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Votes To Pass The National Defense Authorization Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a vital piece of legislation that will provide our military with the means necessary to defend our nation.\r\nAs a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, taking care of our servicemembers and their families is one of my most sacred responsibilities. No piece of legislation is ever perfect, but this National Defense Authorization Act is vital to the safety and security of our great nation and our interests around the world. This defense package includes funding to support our West Virginia servicemembers and facilities, our troops, and the defense of our nation. I am particularly excited that it honors our servicemembers and their families by repealing the widow's tax', including a much needed pay raise, and addressing the unique challenges faced by those serving in the National Guard and Reserve. This bill also includes critical funding towards West Virginia youth programs like STARBASE and Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy. I am also proud to have secured important protections against foreign influence in our critical infrastructure and new responsibilities for prime contractors that will strengthen our nation's industrial base cybersecurity. Although the cost is high, I believe the investment in our servicewomen and men, and our overall national defense, is worth the price.\r\nThe NDAA authorizes a total of $738 billion. First and foremost, this legislation authorizes resources for our men and women in uniform and their families:\r\n\r\n \r\n3.1 percent pay increase for servicemembers, the largest increase in a decade.\r\n \r\n \r\nRepeal of the widow's tax. Senator Manchin has helped lead the effort to repeal this faulty federal duplication of benefits formula that penalizes families for investing in the Survivor Benefit Plan. This commonsense provision will save impacted families up to $1,000 per month. \r\n \r\n \r\nReserve Pay Parity. Senator Manchin recognizes that every drill weekend, training exercise, and deployment, West Virginia's reserve component members  like the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group based out of Kenova and Kingwood, WV  take on incredible risk to protect our country, and they deserve equitable pay for their service. This provision that Senator Manchin authored requires the Department of Defense to review the pay discrepancy between active and reserve component members. It is consistent with the stand-alone bill Senator Manchin has introduced that would require equal pay for equal work.\r\n \r\n \r\nCaring for Members of the Guard and Reserves. To ensure that members of the Reserve Component receive the care and support they deserve, Senator Manchin directed the Department of Defense to analyze the unique challenges associated with their service. This includes the deployment patterns and the difficulty members of the National Guard and Reserves encounter post-deployment with respect to accessing comprehensive behavioral and mental health treatment in civilian communities.\r\n \r\n \r\nTricare Reserve Select for members of the selected reserve beginning after December 31, 2029. Ensuring that every Reservist and National Guardsmen can have the option to tap into Tricare Reserve Select, regardless of their employment status, has been a priority of Senator Manchin's since 2016. Getting the authorization into statute is a significant victory for the well-being of the individual servicemember and the overall readiness of the reserve component. Expediting the effective date for this authorization will continue to be a priority for Senator Manchin.\r\n \r\n \r\nOverhaul Privatized Military Housing. Senator Manchin supported the inclusion of a Tenant Bill of Rights that sets a minimum acceptable livability standards and bans the use of non-disclosure agreements as a part of the move-out process. While West Virginia's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are serving at military bases around the country, they deserve safe, well cared-for housing. Ensuring quality housing for our Servicemembers is not just a readiness issueit's a moral issue.\r\n \r\n\r\nThis legislation also includes protections against dangerous foreign influence in our critical infrastructure, new responsibilities for major federal cyber contractors that will strengthen our nation's cyber defenses, essential investments in our National Guard and Reserve components, and other vital national defense priorities:\r\n \r\nCybersecurity  Holding Major Federal Contractors Accountable. Since taking over as Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee, Senator Manchin has been a leading voice pushing for the Department of Defense to hold prime contractors accountable for the cybersecurity practices and protocols of their subcontractors. This languagefor the first timeis making the Department of Defense define what the prime contractors' responsibility should be when it comes to the cybersecurity of its supply chain. This is an important step in ensuring that companies that receive billions of taxpayer dollars for defense contracts do not shirk their responsibility in keeping American intellectual property and investment secure. Senator Manchin has a reputation of speaking hard truths, and he will continue to do so when it comes to the defense industrial base.\r\n \r\n \r\nPromoting Domestic Sources of Rare Earth Elements. As Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources and as a member of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Manchin believes that ensuring our defense industrial base has access to the REEs it needs to design and build the most advanced weapons and technology is a top priority. This legislation requires the Department of Defense to evaluate possible substitutes for REEs and develop a strategy to encourage the mining, refining, and processing of REEs in the United States or from a trusted ally.\r\n \r\n \r\nSecuring the Defense Industry from Foreign Influence. Senator Manchin continues to support the prohibitions against Huawei and ZTE and the language in this bill that instructs the Secretary of Commerce to leave Huawei Technologies on the entity list of the Bureau of Industry and Security. There is additional language that requires the President to submit an annual report to Congress on the compliance of the ZTE Corporation with regards to a settlement agreement reached with the Department of Commerce. Since identifying the security risks posed by both Huawei Technologies and the ZTE Corporation, Senator Manchin has continued to monitor and ensure the influence of these two foreign companies does not penetrate U.S. national security.\r\n \r\n \r\nLanguage on limits on certain rolling stock procurement. In the U.S., Chinese state-owned companies have used subsidized bids to win contracts in major cities across the country to manufacture metro cars. This amendment will limit federal transit funds from being used to line the pockets of the Chinese government and ensure that proper cybersecurity standards are in place for public transit in the U.S. It is consistent with the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act of which Senator Manchin is a cosponsor.\r\n \r\n \r\nYouth Challenge and STARBASE. Senator Manchin knows how these vital programs have positively impacted the youth of West Virginia and fought to include over $260 million to support these civil military programs in this bill. As Governor, Senator Manchin oversaw the construction of a new facility for ChalleNGe Cadets at Camp Dawson. Since its inception in 1993, the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy has graduated over 4,000 teens.In FY18, West Virginia STARBASE academies and programs served over 3,500 kids. The life changing successes of these programs and the impacts they have on communities in all 55 counties make them a high priority every year.\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase of $55 million to procure for C-130 NP 2000 propellers. This will help procure C-130 NP 2000 propellers to replace aging propellers and keep America's servicemembers safe, like those serving at the 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston.\r\n \r\n \r\nConference report modified Senate burdensome language regarding National Guard inspection authorities and National Guard fiscal property officers. Language regarding allowing the National Guard Bureau to withhold funds to a Guard contingent upon compliance with federal law was changed. As a former Governor and supporter of the National Guard, the modification of sections 1036 and 1038 and removal of section 1037 in the Senate bill were a priority to Senator Manchin.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe National Guard can now use Defense Environmental Restoration Account Dollars for PFAS clean up. After it took years to secure PFAS clean up dollars for Martinsburg, Senator Manchin has pushed the Department of Defense to give state-owned reserve component bases access to the same Defense Environmental Restoration Accounts that active duty bases use. This amendment should prevent communities like Martinsburg from ever having to endure the bureaucratic rigmarole to clean up PFAS and keep their community safe.\r\n \r\n\r\nThe bill also includes other critically important provisions:\r\n \r\nProvides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees. For the first time, federal employees will have 12 weeks of paid parental leave. This language will impact the nearly 20,000 federal employees in West Virginia.\r\n \r\n \r\nAddition of language requiring domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware to the Berry Amendment. This important Buy American provision is important to ensuring companies, like several in West Virginia, have the opportunity to compete for important government contracts.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequirement of the Department of Defense to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the risks of nuclear and radiological terrorism. As ranking members of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Senate Armed Services committee, Senator Manchin believes we need a whole-of-government approach to mitigating national security risks imposed by nuclear and radiological terrorism. This study will help inform US agencies to better allocate resources to protect US Citizens from the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism.\r\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/osmre-nominee-commits-to-working-with-manchin-on-umwa-benefit", "OSMRE Nominee Commits To Working With Manchin On UMWA Benefit", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2019\n\t\t\t OSMRE Nominee Commits To Working With Manchin On UMWA Benefit \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Erdos commits to working with Manchin on UMWA benefits transfers\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Washington, D.C.  Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider the pending nomination of Mr. Lanny Erdos to be the Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) at the Department of the Interior. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, stressed the importance of the Office of Surface Mining's role in distributing money to the United Mine Workers Combined Health and Benefits Fund.\r\nThe Office of Surface Mining is responsible for distributing money to the United Mine Workers Combined Health and Benefit funds. I cannot stress enough how important this is to me and my state. That's why I am so proud that a fix to the miners' pension fund and health care benefits is included in the year-end appropriations deal. Because of this, 82,000 current pensioners, 10,000 future pensions and an additional 13,000 health care beneficiaries will not see their benefits gutted or eliminated next year,Ranking Member Manchin said.And, as you know Mr. Erdos, OSMRE has a very important role to play in its implementation. I understand you are the nephew of Babe Erdos, a member of UMWA International Executive Board. I have no doubt you understand the importance of making sure the necessary transfers take place and that we keep the promise made in the Krug-Lewis Agreement of 1946.\r\nMr. Erdos committed to Ranking Member Manchin that he will ensure OSMRE makes the necessary transfers to the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds.\r\nAs you know, the transfer of those excess funds into the United Mine Workers retirement fund is the lifeblood of what we are trying to accomplish right now. The only thing that I would ask is that you commit to ensuring the timely and uneventful transfer of funds these funds as directed by Congress as we have voted. Your commitment to that is essential to what we are doing right now,Ranking Member Manchin said.\r\nSenator, I am aware. We talked about this when we met in your office and I certainly understand the importance of the legislation. What I have said is I am working with my staff relative to what those numbers represent and what it means as far as AML distribution. I'm certainly willing to work with you on what those numbers represent and I'd like to get briefed by my staff. I realize there is treasury money and interest money relative to AML,Mr. Erdos said.\r\nRanking Member Manchin also asked Mr. Erdos about the impending expiration of the Abandoned Mine Land Fund.\r\nThe Abandoned Mine Land Fund is due to expire in 2021... With that expiring  right now it takes 28 cents of every ton of coal mined on surface and 12 cents underground. How do you look at these fees? There will be a lot of pressure from the industry that is it costing them but it doesn't cost them a penny. It's been built into the mix for many years,Ranking Member Manchin said.\r\nI am well aware of the legislation that is out there relative to AML reauthorization. I spoke to AML in my opening statement and the importance of AML and the fact that I've worked in AML programs for 20 years. So I certainly understand the importance of the program. I'm going to continue to work with my staff and am certainly committed to working with you relative to reauthorization,Mr. Erdos said.\r\nTo watch the hearing in fullclick here.\r\nTo watch Senator Manchin's opening statementclick here.\r\nTo watch Senator Manchin's questioningclick here.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-resolution-commemorating-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge", "Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of The Battle Of The Bulge", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 17, 2019\n\t\t\t Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of The Battle Of The Bulge \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C. In recognition of the Battle of the Bulgebeginning 75 years ago, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution last week introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)commemorating this anniversary. S. Con. Res 23honorsthe valiant efforts of theAlliedForces inDecember 1944, as well as those who made the ultimatesacrifice in thislast major German offensive in Western Europeduring World War II.There were 89,000 American casualties in this 38-day battle, and 19,000 American soldiers lost their lives. The Allied victory in this battle helped make possible the final defeat and surrender of Germany in May 1945.\r\nI am proud that my colleagues have come together to pass this resolution that honors the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge,said Senator Manchin. The Battle of the Bulge was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by the United States in World War II and proved decisive in turning the tide against the Nazi regime. I hope this remembrance helps to teach our children about the American qualities of resilience, perseverance, and ingenuity that helped our military overcome great odds and a surprise attack by the Germans in the middle of winter. Not surprisingly, many West Virginians took part in this battle, including James Aubrey' Stewart from Piedmont who we honor as one of the 11 African American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion massacred along with The Wereth 11.' To this day, West Virginians in Mineral County honor the service of Aubrey Stewart, and cherish his memory. Those who served in this battle are what made that generation the greatest this country has ever seen. It is our duty to honor and remember their sacrifices made for our freedoms. This resolution is the perfect way to do so while also highlighting the end of the Nazi regime and the work of the Allied Nations.\r\n75 years ago, many Americans lost their lives fending off the German offensive during the Battle of the Bulge, and these efforts ultimately paved a way to end the war five months later, Senator Capito said. As the daughter of a WWII veteran who fought in Germany, having the chance to visit this historical location this past weekend was a powerful reminder of the heroic actions of the Allied Forces that protected our democracy. The resolution signifies that we have not forgotten their sacrifice. I'm grateful to the West Virginians who fought to defend freedom and save the world from tyranny.\r\nSenators Manchin and Capito were joined in introducing this resolution by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Marco Rubio (R-FL), John Hoeven (R-ND), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Jim Risch (R-ID), Todd Young (R-IN), John Boozman (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Kennedy (R-LA), John Barasso (R-WY), Rick Scott (R-FL), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Doug Jones (D-AL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Benjamin Cardin (D-MD).\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2717", "McKinley: \u201cFinish Line on Miners Pension Fix In Sight\u201d", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "McKinley: Finish Line on Miners Pension Fix In Sight \r\n   \r\n    \r\n      Year-End Deal Includes Permanent Solution for Threatened UMWA Pension and Retiree Health Care? \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 16, 2019\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Today, Representative David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) praised the inclusion of an agreement to protect pension and health care benefits for retired miners in the year-end spending bill. The provision mirrors bipartisan legislation he introduced in the House.\r\nAfter years of work to protect the pensions and health care earned by retired miners, the finish line is in sight, said McKinley. By the end of the week Congress will finally provide peace of mind to the 100,000 retirees, widows, and families who depend on the UMWA pension fund.  \r\n\r\nThis agreement to keep the promise to our retired miners comes as a result of a years-long bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, added McKinley. Working alongside Senators Capito and Manchin and the United Mine Workers, we have kept this issue front and center. I look forward to this agreement passing the House and Senate later this week and being signed into law.   \r\n\r\n\r\nBackground  \r\n\r\nSince 2013, McKinley has introduced bipartisan legislationto protect pensions and health care benefits for more than 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) retirees and family members.  \r\n\r\n \r\n    In July 2019, McKinley testified in front of the House Natural Recourses Committee on the importance of his legislation, theMiners Pension Protection Act (H.R. 935).To watch his testimony, click here. Rep. David McKinley(R-W.Va.) and UMWA President Cecil Roberts also published an op-ed on the importance of protecting miners' pensions in the Hill.To read the full op-ed click here\r\n    In March 2019, McKinley spoke with coal-miners and supporters in Washington and call for legislative action to protect pensions for around 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (WMWA) retirees and family members.To view the full video of the press conference, click here.\r\n    In July 2018, McKinley led a letter to the leadership of the Joint Select Committee on Multi-Employer Pension Plans, urging them to address the looming insolvency of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan. The bipartisan letter was signed by 25 Members of Congress.To read the letter click here.\r\n    In February 2018, Congress formed the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multi-Employer Pension Plans, a committee designated to find a funding solution for the looming multi-employer pension crisis. The Select Committee failed to produce a proposal.\r\n    In October 2017, Rep. McKinley introduced theAmerican Miners Pension Act,legislation that would stabilize the UMWA 1974 Pension Plan.\r\n    In May 2017, Rep. McKinley helped secure permanent funding to save the health care benefits for retired miners. As a result, 22,000 retired coal miners and their families were able to maintain their health benefits.\r\n \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-s-legislation-passes-house-representatives", "Congresswoman Miller\u2019s Legislation Passes House of Representatives", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3362, the Small Airport Mothers' Room Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV).\nThe legislation ensures that all small hub airports will provide private mothers' rooms, including nursing and changing stations, in accordance with current FAA requirements on medium and large hub airports, at no additional cost to taxpayers.\nTravelling with infants, while rewarding, can often be stressful on new mothers. This bill helps lessen this anxiety and allows for mothers to have a quiet, private space to care for their young ones and nurse their children in privacy, said Congresswoman Miller. Air travel is one of the most common forms of travel in our country, so it is vital that we update our airport infrastructure to fit the needs of American mothers and American families.\nCongresswoman Miller's bill is good legislation that will make it easier for families traveling by air throughout the country, and it will ensure that 97 percent of our airports have clean, private facilities suitable for mothers to care for their small children. I commend Congresswoman Miller for introducing this legislation and for her leadership on this issue, said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Republican Leader Sam Graves (R-MO).\nThe FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 required all large and medium hub airports to construct mothers' rooms by 2021. H.R. 3362 fills the remaining gap in coverage and similarly requires small hub airports to install mothers' rooms, extending this coverage to 97% of all travelers.\nRead the legislation here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-attends-congressional-trip-to-commemorate-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge", "Capito Attends Congressional Trip to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Capito Attends Congressional Trip to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended a bipartisan Senate delegation trip to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On Monday, the Senator Capito and her colleagues joined members of the House of Representatives at an official ceremony at the Mardasson Memorial near Bastogne, Belgium, marking this occasion.\nSenator Capito and U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) participated in events surrounding this milestone including meeting with U.S. veterans who fought at the Battle of the Bulge.\nAs the daughter of a WWII veteran, this trip was a personal one for me,Senator Capito said. 75 years ago, many Americans lost their lives fending off the German offensive during the Battle of the Bulge, and these efforts ultimately paved a way to end the war five months later. Having the chance to visit this historical location was a powerful reminder of the heroic actions of the Allied Forces that protected our democracy.\nOn December 16, 1944, the Germans launched their last major offensive campaign during World War II. The attack surprised Allied Forces in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg. Outnumbered, facing record-low temperatures and dwindling supplies, the Allied Forces on the frontlines dug in to defend against the German army. The battle lasted for six long weeks. More than 89,000 American soldiers were casualties including 19,000 soldiers killed, 47,5000 wounded and 23,000 captured or missing in action.\nThe valiant efforts of Allied Forces made possible the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945.\nSenator Capito introduced aresolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The resolution passed the senate last week and can be viewedhere.\nKeep scrolling for photo highlights from the trip and clickhereto download additional photos.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-greenbrier-valley-airport-", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Greenbrier Valley Airport", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Greenbrier Valley Airport  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced Greenbrier County Airport Authority is the recipient of a $1,838,2500 grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Funding will be used to reconstruct the taxiway lighting system. \nThe safety of our West Virginia airports is paramountfor everything from tourism to everyday travel, Senator Capito said. Ive talked with Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao about the importance of federal funding for smaller, more rural airports, and Im proud to see the Greenbrier County airport benefit from DOT today.\nOur airports in West Virginia are a vital source of economic activity in our state. Air travel is critical for economic growth and our states tourism industry. Thats why Im happy Greenbrier County Airport is receiving nearly $2 million in funding for reconstruction from the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a pilot myself, I will continue to fight for more funding for West Virginias airports to help continue to grow our economy and tourism in our state, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-highlights-progress-in-better-connecting-west-virginia", "Capito Op-Ed Highlights Progress in Better Connecting West Virginia", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed Highlights Progress in Better Connecting West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  In an op-ed today for The State Journal, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlights several key efforts throughout the year that have contributed to better connecting West Virginia. The op-ed also appeared in The Exponent Telegram.\nIll continue doing my part at the federal level to educate municipalities about the federal resources available to them, and Ill continue working to ensure Congresss priorities include broadband buildout. 2019 marked a year of significant progress when it comes to broadband, and Im confident that we can build on this momentum and strive for even bigger results in 2020, Senator Capito writes.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nRural broadband in West Virginia: Building on successes of 2019By: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  The State JournalDecember 16, 2019\nOne of my first efforts as a U.S. senator was launching my Capito Connect initiative  a roadmap for bringing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet access to homes, businesses, and classrooms in West Virginia.\nEach year, were making significant strides, and this past year, weve made even more progress.\nAfter asking Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing for his commitment to partner with West Virginia on rural fiber deployment, Facebook announced in March they are investing 275 miles of long haul fiber right through the southern portion of state. And just last month, I joined Governor Justice, Congresswoman Carol Miller, and executives from Facebook in Beckley for the ceremonial groundbreaking of this major broadband project.\nPrivate investments like these are important for the expansion of broadband as they open up rural communities to build off these lines, much like branches off the trunk of a tree.\nBut, this isnt the only investment were celebrating in West Virginia. In fact, weve been building on this momentum for quite some time.\nLast fall, we were able to celebrate the first fiber infrastructure investment in our state with Zayos announcement to construct a similar build through North Central West Virginia. And earlier this year, we celebrated the official grand opening of the global tech company Infors new office in Charleston, which will bring new tech jobs to the state.\nIve also worked to leverage federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to invest in West Virginia with federal grants and loans.\nIn the past three months alone:\r\n \r\nPreston County received $3 million from USDAs Community Connect program.\r\n \r\n \r\nMonongalia and Marion counties received $1.96 million in federal funding to build fiber-to-the-premises networks.\r\n \r\n \r\nSalem University in Harrison County received more than $231,000 to support distance learning and students completing their coursework online.\r\n \r\nAnd, there is more good news coming this month from the USDA.\nHome by home, business by business, these federal investments in North Central West Virginia are making a difference.\nBecause of my committee placements, Ive been able to focus acutely on rural broadband and deliver tangible results.\nFor example, through the Commerce Committee, Ive developed a close working relationship with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai.\nAt my invitation, Chairman Pai has made several visits to West Virginia with me and seen firsthand the challenges that our communities face without proper connectivity. Hes stressed to me that the FCC is committed to correcting their outdated and inaccurate maps. These maps are critical, as they are often used to determine formula funding.\nI applaud Chairman Pai and the FCC for looking to the states for innovative solutions to improve these maps. At my insistence, West Virginia was included as one of eight pilot states that provide alternative mapping data to the FCC. I encourage all West Virginians experiencing shoddy service to take a speed test on the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council website to ensure their results will help West Virginia be a leader in this pilot project.\nIn my role as the chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committees Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, Ive worked to prioritize broadband buildout while we work to improve our roads and bridges.\nMy federal highway bill, which passed out of the EPW Committee unanimously, authorizes $20 million dedicated to broadband deployment through the Appalachian Regional Commission. This is double the existing level.\nAs a leader on the Appropriations Committee, Ive been able to make investments within federal agencies toward broadband deployment, as well as improved mapping and measuring. We are investing more than $1 billion through a USDA pilot program to improve rural broadband, and I made sure communities can use their Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) for broadband buildout. Im proud to say the FY2020 appropriations bills reflect these priorities.\nAs co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, Ive worked with Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., this year to help states, cities, and towns spur investment in rural broadband projects. These bills would create tax credits for states and localities to direct toward rural broadband projects and support public, private and municipally directed rural broadband bonds.\nWhile weve made great strides, theres always more work to do.\nFederal, state, and local entities must work in tandem to ensure we reach those last-mile communities.\nOn the state level, the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council is an important partner in closing the digital divide in West Virginia.\nI applaud their efforts to use state CDBG dollars to not only help communities plan for the networks that will best serve them, but also identify the best technologies to serve each communities.\nThis targeted approach saves time and money and helps towns get the right service for them.\nIll continue doing my part at the federal level to educate municipalities about the federal resources available to them, and Ill continue working to ensure Congresss priorities include broadband buildout.\n2019 marked a year of significant progress when it comes to broadband, and Im confident that we can build on this momentum and strive for even bigger results in 2020.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-legislation-to-protect-miners-pensions-and-health-care-included-in-final-funding-package", "Capito Statement on Legislation to Protect Miners\u2019 Pensions and Health Care Included in Final Funding Package", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on Legislation to Protect Miners Pensions and Health Care Included in Final Funding Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Actlegislation protecting the health care and pension benefits for coal minersin the final funding agreement reached.\nCongress is expected to vote on the measure this week, which includes these benefits for miners and several other provisions that will benefit West Virginians.\nProtecting the health care and pension benefits for our coal miners has been one of my top priorities, and I am thrilled legislation protecting these benefits for our miners is included in the final funding package. I look forward to a strong bipartisan vote on this so we can send this to President Trumps desk for his signature. Im grateful to our West Virginia minerswho Ive stood alongside throughout this entire processfor their hope, their patience, and the hard work theyve done for decades to power our country. Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, and I have worked in a bipartisan way on this issue, and I thank them for their tireless efforts to make sure we secure these hard-earned benefits for our miners.\nTheBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019will amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet existing obligations under the Abandoned Mine Land fund to the 1974 Pension Plan to prevent its insolvency. It will also amend the Coal Act to include 2018 and 2019 bankruptcies in the miners healthcare fix that passed in 2017. These actions will secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect health care benefits for 13,000 miners and their healthcare.\nSenator Capito introduced the legislation last monthalong with Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.).\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-resolution-commemorating-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge", "Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.16.19\n\t\t\t Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  In recognition of the Battle of the Bulge beginning 75 years ago today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution last week introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) commemorating this anniversary.\nS. Con. Res 23 honors the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in this last major German offensive in Western Europe during World War II. There were 89,000 American casualties in this 38-day battle, and 19,000 American soldiers lost their lives. The Allied victory in this battle helped make possible the final defeat and surrender of Germany in May 1945.\n75 years ago, many Americans lost their lives fending off the German offensive during the Battle of the Bulge, and these efforts ultimately paved a way to end the war five months later, Senator Capito said. As the daughter of a WWII veteran who fought in Germany and having just visited the Battle of the Bulge with some of my colleagues, I was reminded of the heroic actions of the Allied Forces that protected our democracy.\nOther senators introducing this resolution included, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Kennedy (R-La.), John Barasso (R-Wyo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Dele.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.).\nClick here to read the full resolution.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-funding-for-greenbrier-county-airport", "Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Greenbrier County Airport", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 16, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Greenbrier County Airport \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced Greenbrier County Airport Authority is the recipient of a $1,838,2500 grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Funding will be used to reconstruct the taxiway lighting system. \r\nOur airports in West Virginia are a vital source of economic activity in our state. Air travel is critical for economic growth and our state's tourism industry. That's why I'm happy Greenbrier County Airport is receiving nearly $2 million in funding for reconstruction from the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a pilot myself, I will continue to fight for more funding for West Virginia's airports to help continue to grow our economy and tourism in our state, said Senator Manchin. \r\nThe safety of our West Virginia airports is paramountfor everything from tourism to everyday travel, Senator Capito said. I've talked with Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao about the importance of federal funding for smaller, more rural airports, and I'm proud to see the Greenbrier County airport benefit from DOT today. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-secure-miners-pensions-and-healthcare", "Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort To Secure Miners' Pensions And Healthcare", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 16, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Leads Bipartisan Effort To Secure Miners' Pensions And Healthcare \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced a bipartisan agreement to secure pensions and healthcare for nearly 100,000 coal miners, their widows, and their families. Senator Manchin's Bipartisan American Miners Act (S. 2788) has been included in the final funding package that will keep the government open beyond December 20th when the current temporary funding measure expires. This bill secures lifetime healthcare benefits for the 13,000 miners who would have lost their benefits entirely and the 92,000 miners who would have seen their pensions gutted next year without Congressional action.\r\nToday we came to an agreement that will finally secure pensions and healthcare for our coal miners and their families. We have honored the promise this country made to them back in 1946. This would not have happened without the UMWA and the thousands of coal miners who invested their time and energy, year after year, coming to Washington, walking the halls, and fighting for their brothers and sisters. It has been the honor of my life to lead this fight and bring together the coalition that made this possible. I want to thank my colleagues in Congress, Democrats and Republicans, for making this a truly bipartisan effort. I look forward to voting for this crucial bill later this week and sending it to the President so he can sign it into law and provide some well-deserved peace of mind to these great Americans that have done everything this country has asked of them, said Senator Manchin.\r\nSenator Manchin has introduced legislation to secure lifetime healthcare and pension benefits for coal miners and their families since 2015. A full timeline of his work can be found here. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-the-death-of-brigadier-general-mclaughlin", "Manchin Statement On The Death Of Brigadier General McLaughlin", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 16, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On The Death Of Brigadier General McLaughlin \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the death of the founder and first Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard, Brigadier General (Ret.) Kemp McLaughlin.\r\nGayle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, Brig. Gen. Kemp McLaughlin. General McLaughlin truly embodied The Greatest Generation. While serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, he completed 39 combat missions during World War II, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with three clusters, the US Army Air Corps Air medal with eight clusters, the French Croix de Guerre, and a Presidential unit citation. Upon returning home, he helped establish the West Virginia Air National Guard as its first commander and led the unit when it was deployed during the Korean War. General McLaughlin led a lifetime of selfless service in the military and here at home. Beyond his military service, he served our state as a Kanawha County Commissioner and in the House of Delegates. I am proud to have known him and I am honored to have called him a dear friend. Kemp was a true family man and a great West Virginian.Gayle and I know that many hearts are hurting with his passing, and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2716", "McKinley Nominates 14 West Virginia Students to Military Academies", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 14 West Virginia students to United States service academies. Nomination by a Member of Congress is the first step in the process toward appointment to a military academy. \r\nOne of my greatest privileges as Representative of the First District is nominating deserving young people for the opportunity of a lifetime, McKinley said. West Virginians have always answered the call to defend our nation, and I am confident that each and every one of these students would represent West Virginia well at the service academies\r\nThese young men and women will be West Virginia's next generation of leaders, said McKinley. They have earned their nomination through hard work, achievement and good character. I wish them the best of luck as they pursue their dreams.\r\nThe following students were nominated by Rep. McKinley based on their academic performance, extracurricular activity, service to their communities, and personal recommendations. The nominated students are in alphabetical order by last name.\r\nIsabella Christine DiSaia  (Triadelphia) attends Wheeling Park High School where she is a member of National Honor Society. She is a three-year member of the track and cross-country team where she won the Ohio Valley Conference Award. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.\r\nColton Ky Dudley (Wood County) attends The American School in England. He is a ten-year competitive gymnast and was the English U16 Floor Champion, 2x British Team Silver Medalist, 2x London Open Silver Medalist, and 6x London Regional Champion. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy.\r\nOlivia Rose Esposito  (Fairmont) attends Fairmont Senior High School and is a member of the National Honor Society. Olivia is on the lacrosse team, and captains the cheerleading squad. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta a mathematics honor society for high school students, received the Kiwanis Youth Leader Award and was Homecoming Queen. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy\r\nNathan Patrick Goldcamp  (Morgantown) attends Morgantown High School, where he ranks in the top 3% of his class and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a member of the varsity lacrosse, hockey, and cross country teams. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy. \r\nThomas Richard Minor (Wheeling) attends Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, where he is a student body officer. Thomas is a member of the National Honor Society, Alpha Theta Society and the Rho Kappa Honor Society. He is also on the varsity track and soccer teams. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy.\r\nDaisy Elizabeth Reasbeck (Wheeling) attends Wheeling Park High School and is ranked in the top 1% of her class. She is a 4-year varsity member of the soccer team, also plays basketball, and served as Division Leader of the Debate Club. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy at West Point.\r\nJacob Jeffrey Rine (Wheeling) attends Central Catholic High School where he is student body president. Jacob is a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the varsity football team, and a member of the varsity baseball team. He is also a member of the Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor, and a member of the French National Honor Society. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy. \r\nBrent Donald Robinson (Morgantown) attends Notre Dame High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, School Club Officer, and the co-founder of the Investment Club. He also is a member of the football, wrestling, and baseball teams. Nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. \r\nJohn Robert Rush III  (Bridgeport) attends Notre Dame High School. He is a member of the varsity football, wrestling, and lacrosse teams. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academyand U.S. Military Academy at West Point.\r\nJarrett Chase Schleicher  (Fairmont) attends Fairmont State University as a chemistry major. He attended Fairmont Senior High School where he graduated with honors and was a member of the 2018-2019 Lacrosse State Champion Team. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy.\r\nJacob Cosner Staud -(Morgantown) attends University High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society. Jacob is a member of the wrestling team where he is a three-time Regional Champion, a State Champion, and a Journeyman All-American. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy at West Point.\r\nSophie Grace Talkington  (Bridgeport) attends Notre Dame High School where she is President of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Senior Class President. She is a three-year member of track and field and is a six-year competitive gymnast. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Military Academy at West Point. \r\nCarson Joseph Winkie  (Bridgeport) attends Bridgeport High School where he is number one in his class and was elected student body president. He is a member of the National Honor Society, as well as the varsity football and track teams. Carson was the recipient of the Volunteer Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy.\r\nDillon Joseph Ziolkowski  (Wheeling) attends Gunnery High School in Connecticut, where he is a member of the National Honor Society. Dillon is on the varsity lacrosse, hockey, and soccer teams. He has served as Head Resident Assistant for Boys Sophomore Dorm, Head Resident Assistant for Senior Boys Dorm and completed a 30 Hours Senior Service Project with the American Legion. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy at West Point.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mooney-s-statement-judiciary-committee-advancing-articles", "Congressman Mooneys Statement on Judiciary Committee Advancing Articles of Impeachment", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Alex Mooney", "M001195", "mooney.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Alex X. Mooney's Statement on Judiciary Committee Advancing Articles of Impeachment \nWashington, D.C.  Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV02) released the following statement:\nToday, the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Far from launching a serious inquiry with any semblance of fairness, the America people witnessed a partisan witch hunt.\nSpeaker Nancy Pelosi told the Washington Post on March 11, 2019, I've been thinking about this, Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country. And he's just not worth it.'\nSpeaker Pelosi went back on her word because every Republican member of Congress (and two Democrats) voted against opening impeachment proceedings and all Republicans opposed advancing the Articles of Impeachment in the Judiciary Committee. In fact, the only bipartisan thing was the opposition to this meritless impeachment.\nThe campaign to impeach President Trump started the moment he was sworn into office. On Jan. 20, 2017, theWashington Postwrote, The effort to impeach President Donald John Trump is underway,' and indeed it was.\nWho can forget when freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, only hours after she was sworn into office, declared, We're gonna go in there and we're going to impeach the motherf---er.'\nThis vote is one of the most shameful moments in our nation's history and sets a terrible precedent. Instead of wasting time and taxpayer dollars on a ridiculous impeachment inquiry, it is time for Democrats in Congress to focus on issues that matter to all Americans.\nI will continue to stand with President Donald Trump as he delivers on the conservative promises he made to the American people, said Congressman Mooney.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-introduces-bill-to-promote-advancement-in-technical-aviation-training", "Capito Introduces Bill to Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Capito Introduces Bill to Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), introduced a bill this week to improve education and training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools. The Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019 would establish performance-based regulations to ensure aviation maintenance education institutions have the flexibility to teach core curriculum reflective of the ongoing technical advances and innovation happening across the aviation and aerospace industry. U.S. Representatives Don Young (R-Alaska) and Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\nThis legislation updates 50 year old regulations and ensures aviation maintenance education institutions are teaching the latest technologies. This is especially important for the emerging aerospace industry in West Virginia. Our state is home to industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, and dozens of others that all need a skilled manufacturing workforce. Im proud to join my colleague, Senator Inhofe on this legislation and I am confident that this bill will go a long way in improving the training programs at maintenance technician schools, Senator Capito said.\nWe are pleasedto see Senator Capito join her colleagues in supporting the Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PART 147) Act, Marshall University President Jerome A.Gilbert said.This bill is a big step forward in modernizing regulations that govern aviation maintenance education.Marshall University applauds Senator Capito for her hard work on behalf of West Virginia.\nFull text of the bill can be found here. A number of stakeholders wrote a letter of support for The PARTT 147 Act of 2019, which can be viewed here.\nWEST VIRGINIA IMPACT:\r\n \r\nThis bill would benefit aviation maintenance certification curriculum, like the ones used at Pierpont University and Marshall University.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn March of this year, Marshall and Southern Utah University (SUU) signed a memorandum of agreement to cooperate in exploring options to jointly offer a four-year bachelors degree in aviation. The two universities would work together developing a possible curriculum that could be delivered at Marshalls South Charleston campus and at Yeager Airport.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn July, Marshall Universitys Board of Governors approved new aviation degree programs. Marshalls new School of Aviation will offer a Bachelor of Science in aviation sciences, fixed-wing, and a Bachelor of Science in aviation, rotor-wing (helicopters). Under the partnership with SUU, both schools will receive benefits. Marshall will share SUUs Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and SUU will consult with Marshall on academic matters. Both schools will participate in national recruitment efforts.\r\n \r\nADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:\r\n \r\nFAA regulations dictate what educational institutions teach aspiring aviation maintenance mechanics. These curriculum requirements, however, have not been updated in over fifty years.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019 would direct FAA to promulgate a new part 147 that would establish the requirements for operating an aviation maintenance technician school certificated by FAA and the general operating rules for those holding that certificate. The bill would not change the requirement that entities operating an aviation maintenance technician school must hold an FAA certificate.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe outdated curriculum and necessary retraining upon entry into the workforce should not become a contributing factor to the looming shortage of aviation maintenance technicians that threatens to undermine the growth and competitiveness of one of the most important sectors in our economy.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-fema-funding-for-marshall-county-", "Capito, Manchin Announce FEMA Funding for Marshall County", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce FEMA Funding for Marshall County  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,473,380.63 to the city of McMechens Waste Water Sewer Treatment Plant in Marshall County for repairs. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).\nFlooding and other natural disasters often damage water systems and lead to long term infrastructure issues, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, Im glad to see McMechen receiving these dollars for a fix to their treatment plants issues. \nInvesting in infrastructure is essential to improving the lives of all residents across West Virginia. In recent years, our state has endured multiple weather-related disasters that continue to impact our wastewater infrastructure like the terrible floods of 2016 and 2017 that claimed the lives of 25 West Virginians. These investments will help repair wastewater treatment systems that have been damaged by severe weather so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live and our communities can continue to heal from the devastation theyve endured. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for West Virginians to receive the services they need and deserve, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-nearly-38-million-to-address-opioid-crisis-reduce-crime-and-improve-public-safety-in-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce Nearly $38 Million to Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, and Improve Public Safety in West Virginia", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Nearly $38 Million to Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, and Improve Public Safety in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced awards of almost $38 million to fight crime and improve community safety in West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Nearly $8 million of the total will support families, children and crime victims affected by the nations opioid crisis.\nDOJ has been an invaluable partner in our fight against the opioid epidemic. Their support helps local communities not only track down and prosecute those selling drugs, but also aid those struggling with addiction through drug courts and other services. Im also pleased to see part of this funding go to mitigating impacts on crime victims and helping those who have experienced crime-related trauma, Senator Capito said.\nWest Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt by every family, every community and every part of our state. We need all the help we can get for those dealing with substance use disorder so they can receive treatment and we can begin to heal as a state and a nation. I applaud DOJ for their work to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia and across the nation and thank them for their investment in our state to fight this epidemic. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by this initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin.\nWest Virginia is the epicenter of the opioid crisis, with the highest age-adjusted rate of opioid overdose deaths in the country. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 833 West Virginians lost their lives to opioids in 2017, a rate of 49.6 deaths per 100,000 persons, more than three times the national average. The sharpest increase in opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl.\nA $6.5 million grant to the DCJS will support the Handle With Care initiative, a statewide program that serves children exposed to trauma and violence. Funding also expands the West Virginia Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program, which steers low-level drug offenders away from prosecution. A third DCJS effort will provide telehealth services, including counseling and medication assisted treatment, to underserved and geographically isolated communities in the state. The remaining $1.5 million in Justice Department grants will support mental health services for at-risk youth in Berkeley County and a research-based peer recovery and data analysis program in the city of Charleston.\nWest Virginias opioid-related grants are part of more than $333 million in Justice Department awards going to states, tribes and communities to combat opioids and other drugs. Most of the funding is made available through the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program, which is designed to reduce opioid abuse and drug-related deaths by helping law enforcement agencies and treatment providers coordinate their response. Additional funds are being directed to address a nationwide increase in the abuse of methamphetamines. Overdose deaths from meth and other psychostimulants rose 25 percent annually between 2015 and 2018. Grants from the Departments Office of Community Oriented Policing Services support anti-meth task forces aimed at taking down traffickers that supply cheap and highly pure forms of the drug.\nThe remainder of the states awards cover a wide range of criminal justice, juvenile justice and victim service activities. Grants will support school safety initiatives, law enforcement hiring and equipment purchases, services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, inmate reentry services, DNA analysis, youth mentoring and efforts to combat online child exploitation and manage sex offenders. Awards were made by the three grant-making components of the Department of Justice  OJP, the COPS Office and the Office on Violence Against Women.\nA full list of OJP awards, organized under specific grant programs, is available online at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/OJPAwardData.htm. For COPS awards, please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants. OVW awards can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/awards.  \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-coal-to-products-bill-", "Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Coal to Products Bill", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Coal to Products Bill  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to advance research and promote coal-derived carbon products. Some of these coal products include carbon fiber, graphite and carbon foam. The Senators were also joined by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).\nCoal-to-materials manufacturing is a growing high-tech market for coal and its byproducts, Senator Capito said.This legislation will advance research and development, as well as commercial deployment for technologies like graphene and carbon fiber. Research and expertise at West Virginia University and NETL in Morgantown put West Virginia at the forefront of this industry in Appalachia. \nThe National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia is leading research to develop high-value products from coal feedstock. The Coal TeCC Act will help promote coal innovation in the industrial, defense, agriculture, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Coal will continue to play an important role in the economy and this important research will ensure we are getting the most value from this important natural resource. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure it becomes law, Ranking Member Manchin said. \nThe Creating Opportunities And Leveraging Technologies for Coal Carbon Act, or COAL TeCC Act, establishes a dedicated program within the Department of Energy (DOE) focused on advancing the research and promotion of coal-derived carbon products. Enactment of this bill will enhance ongoing work at DOE that is being carried out through NETL to utilize coal as a precursor for value added products for alternative, advance uses. Engineers at NETL are conducting research to enable the production of cost-competitive, high-value carbon fibers and innovative materials for use in new products like building materials, energy storage technologies, 3D printing materials, and carbon composites. Additional revenues from these new products will enhance the economics of coal as a higher-value fuel which can benefit communities in traditional energy producing states like West Virginia.  \nThe COAL TeCC Act also directs DOE to establish a $4 million pilot and demonstration program in Appalachia to help coal-derived carbon products reach the commercialization phase.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wvs-capito-attends-working-families-summit-emphasizes-importance-of-legislation", "WV's Capito attends Working Families Summit, emphasizes importance of legislation", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.19\n\t\t\t WV's Capito attends Working Families Summit, emphasizes importance of legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON  U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday joined other officials at a Working Families Summit, where she discussed legislation designed to help such families.\nCapito joined a small group of federal officials, including fellow Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah; Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith, director of the Womens Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor; and Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump.\nThe summit was held at the White House Thursday morning.\nTodays summit was about bipartisan solutions that address the fact that in many households across America, both parents work, Capito said. Raising a child is a tremendous expense. We want to create stronger families, and study after study shows that taking time off at the beginning of a childs life is beneficial not only to the child, but also the parents.\nCapito discussed a bill recently introduced in the Senate, which she cosponsored  the Advancing Support for Working Families Act.\nThe bipartisan bill is designed to help working families by allowing them to receive an advance of up to $5,000 on the Child Tax Credit during the first year of a childs life or the first year after a child is adopted.\nCapito said she was particularly pleased to receive support from the Trump Administration on the legislation.\nI thank Ivanka Trump for her passion and her ability to bring both Republicans and Democrats to this table on this important issue.\nThe bill was introduced into the Senate Dec. 4 by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. In addition to Capito, the bill was also cosponsored by fellow West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, D., as well as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-fema-funding-for-marshall-county", "Manchin, Capito Announce FEMA Funding For Marshall County", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 13, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce FEMA Funding For Marshall County \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,473,380.63 to the city of McMechen's Waste Water Sewer Treatment Plant in Marshall County for repairs. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).\r\nInvesting in infrastructure is essential to improving the lives of all residents across West Virginia. In recent years, our state has endured multiple weather-related disasters that continue to impact our wastewater infrastructure like the terrible floods of 2016 and 2017 that claimed the lives of 25 West Virginians. These investments will help repair wastewater treatment systems that have been damaged by severe weather so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live and our communities can continue to heal from the devastation they've endured. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for West Virginians to receive the services they need and deserve, said Senator Manchin.\r\nFlooding and other natural disasters often damage water systems and lead to long term infrastructure issues, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, I'm glad to see McMechen receiving these dollars for a fix to their treatment plant's issues.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-nearly-38-million-to-address-opioid-crisis-reduce-crime-and-improve-public-safety-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $38 Million To Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, And Improve Public Safety In West Virginia", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 13, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce Nearly $38 Million To Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, And Improve Public Safety In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced awards of almost $38 million to fight crime and improve community safety in West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Nearly $8 million of the total will support families, children and crime victims affected by the nation's opioid crisis.\r\nWest Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt by every family, every community and every part of our state. We need all the help we can get for those dealing with substance use disorder so they can receive treatment and we can begin to heal as a state and a nation. I applaud DOJ for their work to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia and across the nation and thank them for their investment in our state to fight this epidemic. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by this initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin.\r\nDOJ has been an invaluable partner in our fight against the opioid epidemic. Their support helps local communities not only track down and prosecute those selling drugs, but also aid those struggling with addiction through drug courts and other services. I'm also pleased to see part of this funding go to mitigating impacts on crime victims and helping those who have experienced crime-related trauma, said Senator Capito.\r\nWest Virginia is the epicenter of the opioid crisis, with the highest age-adjusted rate of opioid overdose deaths in the country. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 833 West Virginians lost their lives to opioids in 2017, a rate of 49.6 deaths per 100,000 persons, more than three times the national average. The sharpest increase in opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl.\r\nA $6.5 million grant to the DCJS will support the Handle With Care initiative, a statewide program that serves children exposed to trauma and violence. Funding also expands the West Virginia Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program, which steers low-level drug offenders away from prosecution. A third DCJS effort will provide telehealth services, including counseling and medication assisted treatment, to underserved and geographically isolated communities in the state. The remaining $1.5 million in Justice Department grants will support mental health services for at-risk youth in Berkeley County and a research-based peer recovery and data analysis program in the city of Charleston.\r\nWest Virginia's opioid-related grants are part of more than $333 million in Justice Department awards going to states, tribes and communities to combat opioids and other drugs. Most of the funding is made available through the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program, which is designed to reduce opioid abuse and drug-related deaths by helping law enforcement agencies and treatment providers coordinate their response. Additional funds are being directed to address a nationwide increase in the abuse of methamphetamines. Overdose deaths from meth and other psychostimulants rose 25 percent annually between 2015 and 2018. Grants from the Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services support anti-meth task forces aimed at taking down traffickers that supply cheap and highly pure forms of the drug.\r\nThe remainder of the state's awards cover a wide range of criminal justice, juvenile justice and victim service activities. Grants will support school safety initiatives, law enforcement hiring and equipment purchases, services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, inmate reentry services, DNA analysis, youth mentoring and efforts to combat online child exploitation and manage sex offenders. Awards were made by the three grant-making components of the Department of Justice  OJP, the COPS Office and the Office on Violence Against Women.\r\nA full list of OJP awards, organized under specific grant programs, is available online at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/OJPAwardData.htm. For COPS awards, please visit https://cops.usdoj.gov/grants. OVW awards can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/awards.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-introduce-bipartisan-coal-to-products-bill", "Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Coal To Products Bill", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 13, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Coal To Products Bill \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today introduced bipartisan legislation to advance research and promote coal-derived carbon products. Some of these coal products include carbon fiber, graphite and carbon foam. The Senators were also joined by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY).\r\nThe National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia is leading research to develop high-value products from coal feedstock. The Coal TeCC Act will help promote coal innovation in the industrial, defense, agriculture, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Coal will continue to play an important role in the economy and this important research will ensure we are getting the most value from this important natural resource. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure it becomes law, Ranking Member Manchin said.\r\nCoal-to-materials manufacturing is a growing high-tech market for coal and its byproducts, Senator Capito said.This legislation will advance research and development, as well as commercial deployment for technologies like graphene and carbon fiber. Research and expertise at West Virginia University and NETL in Morgantown put West Virginia at the forefront of this industry in Appalachia.\r\nThe Creating Opportunities And Leveraging Technologies for Coal Carbon Act, or COAL TeCC Act, establishes a dedicated program within the Department of Energy (DOE) focused on advancing the research and promotion of coal-derived carbon products. Enactment of this bill will enhance ongoing work at DOE that is being carried out through NETL to utilize coal as a precursor for value added products for alternative, advance uses. Engineers at NETL are conducting research to enable the production of cost-competitive, high-value carbon fibers and innovative materials for use in new products like building materials, energy storage technologies, 3D printing materials, and carbon composites. Additional revenues from these new products will enhance the economics of coal as a higher-value fuel which can benefit communities in traditional energy producing states like West Virginia. \r\nThe COAL TeCC Act also directs DOE to establish a $4 million pilot and demonstration program in Appalachia to help coal-derived carbon products reach the commercialization phase.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2715", "McKinley Calls for a Bipartisan Solution to Lower Prescription Drug Prices", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "McKinley Calls for a Bipartisan Solution to Lower Prescription Drug Prices\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      Opposes Partisan Drug Pricing Legislation  Considered by the House Today\r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 12, 2019\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Leading up to today's vote on H.R.3, the Democrats' partisan drug pricing bill, Representative David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to oppose H.R. 3 and instead support a bipartisan alternative, the Lower Cost and More Cures Act (H.R. 19).           \r\nSpeaker Nancy Pelosi's bill, H.R. 3, passed the House today (230-192).\r\n\r\nSenate leadership has said they will not vote on H.R. 3, and President Trump made it clear he would veto it. So, what are we doing here? If lowering the cost of prescriptions were really a priority for Democrats, they would vote to adopt H.R. 19  the bipartisan amendment instead of the politically charged bill H.R.3,McKinley said.H.R. 19 has 35 bipartisan provisions that have passed out of House committees and it includes 90% of the bipartisan Grassley-Wyden bill in the Senate. This bipartisan alternative will not only lower drug prices, but it will protect innovation and research into new medicines and cures for diseases like Alzheimer's, rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, diabetes and Parkinson's.\r\n\r\nThe Congressional Budget Office, and the Council of Economic Advisers all concluded that H.R. 3 will prevent hundreds of new cures from entering the market,McKinley said.Therefore, I have to ask the supporters of H.R. 3, which cures for our loved ones are you willing to sacrifice?\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \r\n            \r\n            To watch McKinley's full remarks click on the photo above\r\n        \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\nThe Lower Costs, More Cures Act is a package of bills that have already passed out of House committees or the entire House with strong bipartisan support. This legislation is aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs without hindering the creation of new life-saving medicines. The bill uses bipartisan reforms to lower out-of-pocket spending, protect access to new medicines and cures, and strengthen transparency and accountability.For more information on H.R. 19 click here.\r\n\r\nThe Lower Costs, More Cures Act, H.R. 19:\r\n\r\n    Places a cap on seniors' out-of-pocket drug costs and allows seniors to manage their annual out-of-pocket spending.\r\n    Contains the bipartisan CREATES Act, legislation offered by McKinley to stop gamesmanship by brand drug companies and get cheaper generics to market faster.\r\n    Encourages innovation of groundbreaking new cures, promotes more low-cost options for patients, and curbs how drug companies can game of the system.\r\n    Requires insurance companies to cap the cost of insulin for seniors in Medicare Part D at $50 a month after they've paid their deductible.\r\n    Increases transparency and removes uncertainty at the pharmacy counter.\r\n    Cuts the cost of drug administration, including cancer treatment, for Medicare beneficiaries by as much as half.\r\n    Stops subsidizing other developed countries' health care through stronger trade agreements.\r\n\r\nThe bipartisan alternative was offered as an amendment to H.R. 3, but not adopted by the House.\r\n\r\nBackground:\r\n\r\nMcKinley has been a Bipartisan Leader in addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs. He has introduced legislation aimed at lowering out-of-pocket spending, protecting access to new medicines and cures, and improving accountability.\r\n\r\n\r\n    Original cosponsor of The Lower Costs, More Cures Act, H.R. 19. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act uses bipartisan reforms to lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new medicines and cures, strengthen transparency, and champion competition. Every single provision is bipartisan.\r\n\r\n\r\n    Original cosponsor ofH.R. 965, the CREATES Act. The bill is companion to FAST Generics and passed unanimously out of Energy and Commerce committee 52-0.\r\n    \r\n        McKinley offered an amendment on the House floor to strip partisan political bills out of H.R. 987 and leave just the bipartisan drug pricing measures. Unfortunately, the amendment did not pass.\r\n        CREATES is also included in the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, H.R. 19.\r\n    \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    IntroducedH.R. 4913, the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act,a bill that seeks to reverse the negative impact of recent changes that unnecessarily increasing what patients on Medicare Part D pay out-of-pocket for generic drugs.\r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\n    IntroducedH.R. 3812, the Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years (REMEDY) Act. This legislation would limit brand drug companies practice of evergreening' patents to extend their patent exclusivity and thus monopoly in the marketplace. By doing so the bill would bring generic drugs to market quicker and lower drug costs for patients.\r\n\r\n\r\n    IntroducedH.R. 2051,Fair Access for Safe and Timely (FAST) Generics Act of 2017, a bill that increasesaccess to generic drugs and will save consumers money by allowing quicker access to generics\r\n\r\n\r\n    IntroducedH.R. 2999, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2017,a bill that evens the playing field for patients suffering from high-cost, chronic diseases such as arthritis, MS or cancer, by eliminating the specialty tier copayment and moving those tier IV prescriptions to tier III for cost-sharing purposes. PATA will ensure patients more access to lifesaving and life changing medicine\r\n\r\n\r\n    Supported S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices and S. 2553, the Know the Lowest Price Act, both signed into law by President Trump. The bills would, respectively, ban health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from creating contracts which prohibit pharmacists from telling beneficiaries in the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs of lower drug price options at the retail counter. These are called gag clauses.' (PL #115-263; PL # 115-262). \r\n\r\nIn April with McKinley's support the following bills passed out of the Energy and Commerce Committee in April with bipartisan support but were then paired with measures that prevented a bipartisan vote on the House Floor:\r\n\r\n\r\n    The Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act of 2019, H.R. 965, would establish a process by which generic manufacturers could obtain sufficient quantities of brand drug samples for testing thereby deterring gaming of safety protocols that brand manufacturers use to delay or impede generic entry. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n\r\n    The Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, H.R. 1781, which provides the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) with access to drug pricing and rebate data in order for these independent, non-partisan commissions to help Congress better understand the true costs of prescription drugs to consumers and taxpayers. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n\r\n    The \"Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act of 2019,\" H.R. 938, which would discourage parking of 180-day exclusivity by a first generic applicant that is blocking the approval of other generics. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n\r\n    The \"Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019,\" H.R. 1520, would codify publication of the patents of approved biological products in the Purple Book in a similar format and with similar requirements to the Orange Book, specify that the Purple Book should be published electronically on FDA's website and updated routinely, and direct FDA to consider the types of patents that should be listed in the Purple Book. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n\r\n    The \"Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019,\" H.R. 1503, would help to ensure that the Orange Book is accurate and up-to-date, by requiring manufacturers to share complete and timely information with FDA, as well as ensuring that patents listed in the Orange Book are relevant to the approved drug product. Patents found to be invalid through a court decision or a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board would be required to be removed promptly. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n\r\n    The \"Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019,\" H.R. 1499, would make it illegal for brand-name and generic drug manufacturers to enter into agreements in which the brand-name drug manufacturer pays the generic manufacturer to keep a generic equivalent off the market. The bill was passed unanimously by Energy and Commence\r\n\r\n###\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-joins-ivanka-trump-at-white-house-for-working-families-summit", "PHOTOS: Capito Joins Ivanka Trump at White House for Working Families Summit", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.12.19\n\t\t\t PHOTOS: Capito Joins Ivanka Trump at White House for Working Families Summit \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump, and Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith, Director of the Womens Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL), for a working families summit.\nTodays summit was about bipartisan solutions that address the fact that in many households across America, both parents work, Senator Capito said. Raising a child is a tremendous expense. We want to create stronger families, and study after study shows that taking time off at the beginning of a childs life is beneficial not only to the child, but also the parents. Im particularly pleased to have the administrations support in my bill that would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their newly doubled Child Tax Credit up front. I thank Ivanka Trump for her passion and her ability to bring both Republicans and Democrats to this table on this important issue.\nEarlier this month, Senator Capito joined her colleagues Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) in introducing the Advancing Support for Working Families Act.\nClick here to view bill text, and click here to view section by section.\nMore photos below:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-12-million-grant-head-start-programs", "Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant of $1,285,033 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc. for the administration of the Head Start Programs.\nOur children are our future and we must ensure all of our children have opportunities for success from an early age, Congresswoman Miller said. As a mother and grandmother, I know how important the early years are to a child's development and I thank the Head Start Programs for their dedication to the youngest members of our community.\nThe Head Start Programs provide parents and children, from birth to age 5, with the skills they need to begin their school career. These programs foster a positive learning environment to encourage children's growth and development in the areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-honors-senator-johnny-isakson", "VIDEO: Capito Honors Senator Johnny Isakson", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.11.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Honors Senator Johnny Isakson \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nClickhereor the image above to watch the full floor speech.\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to thank and honor U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.).\nJohnny has this innate ability to put everybody at ease. He doesnt count anybody as an enemy. Weve been to prayer breakfast and shared our highs and lows together in our respective lives. He never cares who gets the credit. He just cares about getting things doneHe brings people together. And thats hard to do, but he leads by example, Senator Capito said.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-halts-all-senate-action-to-protect-coal-miners-pensions-and-healthcare", "Manchin Halts All Senate Action To Protect Coal Miners Pensions And Healthcare", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 11, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Halts All Senate Action To Protect Coal Miners Pensions And Healthcare \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke on the floor to announce no legislation will pass the Senate until he receives assurances that coal miners' healthcare and pensions will be secured in the end of year spending package. Senator Manchin's Bipartisan American Miners Act would permanently secure healthcare and pensions and honor the guarantee made by the federal government back in 1946.\r\n\r\nWe have 13,000 coal miners who will lose their healthcare and 82,000 coal miners who will lose their pensions next year if we do not do something now. That's why I'm putting a hold on all legislative business coming through the Senate until I get assurances that coal miners' healthcare and pensions will be secured by the end of this year. My bill is the only bill that fixes this problem and has bipartisan support in the House and the Senate. I know that if Congress passed my bill, the Bipartisan American Miners Act, President Trump would sign it. We have to have a fix for these coal miners, and I will do whatever I can to keep the promise to those who have sacrificed so much for us, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nTo watch Senator Manchin's speech click here.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-clarksburg-va-medical-center-transparency-", "Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.10.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would require theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit reports on patient safety and quality care at VA Medical Centers in light of the recent deaths of Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center. The legislation ensures that Congress, Veterans, and their families are fully informed on the policies and procedures in place across the VA nationally.\nOur veterans should always feel safe and cared for at our VA hospitals. No questions asked, Senator Capito said. Its for this reason that Ive stayed on top of this issue since day one when the news first broke. Since that day, I have remained in close contact with those involved in this investigation, such as VA Secretary Wilkie, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, Clarksburg VA Director Glenn Snider, and VA Inspector General Michael Missal, as well as checking in with staff on the progress of the investigation. Its important that we get more information for the families, the veterans, and the community. We need to discuss how these tragedies happened and how to prevent similar occurrences in West Virginia and VA hospitals nationwide. This legislation will help us find answers to these questions and help make sure that tragedies like this never happen again.\nIm proud tojoin Senator Capitoin introducing this bipartisan bill that will increase transparency at the VA,said Senator Manchin.Due to the lack of information being made available to the public, Veterans across our state are having a crisis of confidence in the safety, security, and quality of their VA healthcare.This legislation will help our Veterans and their families and help restore public confidence in the VA across West Virginia and the nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and my fellow West Virginian,Senator Capito,to pass this commonsense legislation to ease the minds of West Virginians and their families and ensure that our Veterans are receiving the care they deserve.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-outlines-congress-unfinished-business-", "VIDEO: Capito Outlines Congress\u2019 Unfinished Business", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.10.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Outlines Congress Unfinished Business  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the full floor speech.\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today spoke on the Senate floor to outline several important priorities Congress needs to address before the end of the year.\nOn Appropriations: I am the chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, so I very much want to see us enact a bill that would provide critical resources to protect this country So, I want to see us pass all 11 of these bills, as well to provide funding for our troops and our veterans, funding medical research, addressing the opioid epidemic, infrastructure, and many other priorities.\nOn the Bipartisan American Miners Act: Congress must act to save the health care of 13,000 retired miners and protect the pension benefits of about 92,000 people. More than 25,000 retired miners received benefits in West Virginia last year, and we have a bipartisan bill to address this critical issue for our mining families and for West Virginia communities. It is critical that we pass that bill before the year because this situation is getting more dire every single day.\nOn the USMCA Trade agreement: United States Mexico Canada Free Trade Agreement has been waiting for action all year as Senator Ernst said. Im glad to see Speaker Pelosi finally moving on this. That agreement would grow our economy and includes robust protections for American workers. Weve got to get it across the finish line.\nOn the infrastructure: We passed a five-year highway bill out of committeewe had a unanimous vote. It would help improve the roads, highways, bridges that Americans count on every day to travel safely whether theyre going to church, to a job, or a family trip. Reauthorizing the federal surface transportation program is a top priority for the coming year.\nFor a video of Senator Capitos remarks today, click here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-clarksburg-va-medical-center-transparency", "Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 10, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced The Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit detailed reports on patient safety and quality of care at VA Medical Centers in light of the recent deaths of Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center. The legislation ensures that Congress, Veterans, and their families are fully informed on the policies and procedures in place across the VA nationally. Additionally, this bill requires the VA, once the criminal investigations are completed, to submit a detailed report and timeline of events surrounding the deaths at the Clarksburg VA.\r\nVictims' families have waited long enough and deserve answers. I can't imagine having a loved one murdered at a VA Medical Center and after a year and a half, still not knowing how it happened. I want to make sure this never happens to another Veteran at any VA facility ever again. I'm proud to join Senator Capito in introducing this bipartisan bill that will increase transparency at the VA and set the groundwork for greater accountability, said Senator Manchin. Due to the lack of information being made available to the public, Veterans across our state are having a crisis of confidence in the safety, security, and quality of their VA healthcare.This legislation will help our Veterans and their families gain insight into the policies and procedures that could have led to these homicides. Ultimately our goal is to help restore public confidence in the VA across West Virginia and the nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass this commonsense legislation to ease the minds of West Virginians and their families and ensure that our Veterans are receiving the care they deserve.\r\nOur veterans should always feel safe and cared for at our VA hospitals. No questions asked, Senator Capito said. It's for this reason that I've stayed on top of this issue since day one when the news first broke. Since that day, I have remained in close contact with those involved in this investigation, such as VA Secretary Wilkie, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, Clarksburg VA Director Glenn Snider, and VA Inspector General Michael Missal, as well as checking in with staff on the progress of the investigation. It's important that we get more information for the families, the veterans, and the community. We need to discuss how these tragedies happened and how to prevent similar occurrences in West Virginia and VA hospitals nationwide. This legislation will help us find answers to these questions and help make sure that tragedies like this never happen again.\r\nTimeline of Senator Manchin's efforts can be found here:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-leads-colleagues-in-protecting-energy-infrastructure-from-critical-threats-posed-by-huawei-technology", "Manchin Leads Colleagues In Protecting Energy Infrastructure From Critical Threats Posed By Huawei Technology", "2019-12-10", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 10, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Leads Colleagues In Protecting Energy Infrastructure From Critical Threats Posed By Huawei Technology \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), emphasizing the dangers of incorporating equipment manufactured by Huawei Technologies Co. (Huawei) into the nation's critical infrastructure. In the letter, Manchin and nine of his colleagues ask for Chatterjee's assurance that FERC understands the threat posed to U.S. national security by the Chinese-owned telecommunications company, and urge FERC to work with the Administration to combat the threat. In addition to Senator Manchin, the letter was also signed by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas).\r\nAs you know, the Intelligence Community has issued repeated warnings to regulators and political leaders about the dangers associated with using Huawei equipment on the nation's telecommunications network, wrote the Senators. Congress and the Trump Administration have taken steps to eliminate Huawei products from national security sensitive applications, citing concerns with the company's links to the Chinese Communist party, including its intelligence services. Given FERC's responsibility for overseeing the reliability of the electric grid, it is critical that your agency take steps to ensure that United States critical infrastructure and the electric grid remain protected from foreign intrusion.\"\r\nThe Administration will ultimately need to address the full scope of the threat posed by Huawei, including consideration of a ban on the company's entry into the U.S. inverter market, the Senators continued. In the meantime, we urge FERC and its new cybersecurity division to work closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Energy and its National Laboratories, industry, utilities, and other federal, state and local regulators to curb threats and protect critical infrastructure.\r\nThe Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has reported 5 bills this year to enhance the security of our nation's electric grid, including the Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology (PROTECT) Act, co-sponsored by Senator Manchin.The PROTECT Act would create incentives for utilities to deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies and increase their resilience to attacks.\r\nThe full letter can be downloaded HERE.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2713", "Energy & Commerce  Innovation Showcase Highlights Touchstone Industries", "2019-12-09", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, Representative David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) joined with Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in hosting an innovation showcase featuring companies, educational institutions, and other organizations from 18 congressional districts across the United States, Touchstone Research Lab in Triadelphia, West Virginia was chosen to represent West Virginia's First District.\r\nTouchStone produces CFOAM, an inexpensive, lightweight, fire-resistant, impact absorbing structural material, made from coal in a cost-effective process. CFOAM is used to meet the growing demand for ultra-high-performance engineering materials in the military, industrial, and aerospace markets.\r\nRather than simply banning or doing away with fossil fuels, America should be leading the charge with innovative way to utilize them cleanly. Companies like TouchStone, Net Power, and others featured at today's showcase are going to have a major role in our energy future.Rep. McKinley said.I'm thrilled that TouchStone was able to be a part of today's showcase, and I look forward to showing other members just one of the great companies doing research in our state.\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \r\n            \r\n            Rep. McKinley and Touchstone President and CEO Brian Joseph\r\n        \r\n    \r\n\r\n\r\nThe showcase was used to highlight the importance of investing in the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies to reduce emissions, power the economy of tomorrow, and provide greater value to American consumers.Click herefor a full list of participants.  \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n        \r\n            \r\n            Rep. David McKinley,Touchstone President and CEO Brian Joseph,\r\n            Rep. LarryBucshon (R-Ind.),andTouchstone R&D Director Brian Gordon", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-baldwin-rounds-tester-roberts-introduce-reform-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-first-responders", "Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.06.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders in order to help recruit and retain more volunteers, particularly in rural and under-served communities.\nAccording to the National Fire Protection Associations 2017 U.S. Fire Department Profile, 65 percent of firefighters nationwide are volunteers, and fire departments rely on these volunteers to help respond to a wide array of local emergencies. Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters is critical for thousands of communities, yet local volunteer fire departments, especially those serving small and rural communities, find it difficult to meet staffing needs and attract younger volunteers.\nThe Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would expand eligibility for qualified volunteer first responders to participate in certain federal housing assistance programs and provide a greater incentive for more volunteers to stay and continue to serve their communities.\nHundreds of rural communities across West Virginia rely on volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals, Senator Capito said. This bill works to address the staffing and retention issues many stations face by providing housing incentives. The goal is to encourage these local heroes to continue their brave work in their communities, and this bill will help accomplish that.\nFire departments in Wisconsin and throughout the nation rely heavily on volunteer firefighters and EMS first responders. We need to make sure that those who volunteer their time to serve have affordable housing in their community, Senator Baldwin said. For someone who wants to be a volunteer firefighter, or for someone who is currently is, this bipartisan legislation would make owning a home more affordable and help with volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention.\nExpanding the eligibility for qualified volunteer emergency responders to participate in federal housing assistance programs has a number of benefits, Senator Rounds said. It encourages volunteering, provides agencies with a recruitment and retention tool, makes it easier for volunteer responders to remain living in their communities, and is a great way to say thank you for their service. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation to support our volunteer emergency responders.\nVolunteer first responders risk their lives to keep our families safe and our communities secure  with no compensation for their efforts, Senator Tester said. This bill will make recruiting volunteers easier, and will help the men and women who respond to trouble afford to live in the communities they so bravely serve.\nThe Volunteer First Responder Housing Act will help incentivize people in rural areas to volunteer for this critical service, Senator Roberts said. Many communities in Kansas are exclusively protected by volunteer first responders and its critical we provide incentives like this to help recruit and retain these volunteers.\nThis legislation makes it possible for more volunteer emergency responders to participate in the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. This existing program assists approved lenders in providing loans to low- and moderate- income households to build, rehabilitate or improve a home in eligible rural areas. The bill will allow volunteers to participate in the loan program even if their income exceeds the maximum allowable income level by up to $18,000.\nIt also makes volunteer emergency responders eligible to participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. This existing program gives law enforcement officers, teachers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians a 50 percent discount from the list price of a home located in a revitalization area.\nThe Volunteer First Responder Housing Act is supported by National Volunteer Fire Council, International Association of Fire Chiefs, Housing Assistance Council, National Rural Housing Coalition, National Association of Towns and Townships, National Association of Counties, Wisconsin State Firefighters Association, Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, Wisconsin Counties Association and Wisconsin Towns Association.\nMore information on the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act is available here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-bill-to-permanently-renew-federal-funding-for-hbcus-and-minority-serving-schools-passes-senate", "Capito, Manchin Bill to Permanently Renew Federal Funding for HBCUs and Minority-Serving Schools Passes Senate", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.06.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Bill to Permanently Renew Federal Funding for HBCUs and Minority-Serving Schools Passes Senate \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), today announced the Senate passage of their legislation to permanently renew funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The legislation also includes a first step toward simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Annual funding for MSIs expired on September 30, 2019.\nWest Virginia is proud to be home to two HBCUs, West Virginia State University and Bluefield State College, Senator Capito said. Ive had the chance to see firsthand the life-changing impact of these institutions of higher education can have on someones life. Its with particular passion that Ive continued working with my colleagues to make sure every child and every student has access to an excellent education. This bipartisan and permanent fix will have a lasting impact on our students, and it will ensure HBCUs have access to the federal support needed to help their students achieve their goals.\nMinority-serving institutions serve a significant role in Americas history and have educated some of our countrys greatest thinkers. They continue to positively influence our nation by creating learning and growing opportunities through innovative research and world-class academics. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to permanently fund these institutions and ensure they continue to provide top-notch educations for years to come, said Senator Manchin.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-scott-colleagues-introduce-expanded-bill-on-opportunity-zone-reporting-requirements", "Capito, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.06.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) were joined today by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) in the introduction the IMPACT Act, which would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country.\nOpportunity Zones were initially proposed by the Investing In Opportunity Act, first introduced more than four years ago, which included strong reporting requirements. Procedural rules stripped the reporting requirements out of the Opportunity Zones provisions when they were added into the 2017 tax reform package, and Senators Capito and Scott have remained committed to restoring and bolstering reporting requirements ever since.\nThe IMPACT, or Improving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones, Act includes a variety of reporting requirements, fully listed below, to provide for the most robust and granular analysis over time on the targeted impacts of investments in Opportunity Zones. With more than $63 billion already in anticipated investments, it is critical that this analysis is in place. The IMPACT Acts requirements do this while protecting taxpayer privacy laws and preserving the ability of communities to utilize a wide-variety of possible investments without overburdening entrepreneurs and local governments with mountains of unnecessary paperwork.\nThis bill would help us monitor and better understand whats working and whats not in the Opportunity Zone program. This program can really be a game-changer for West Virginia because of the chance to leverage investments. Having this information will help the program become more robust and aid the communities that need it the most, Senator Capito said.\nOpportunity Zones provide thousands of low-income communities, both urban and rural, across the country with the potential to transform the future for generations to come, Senator Scott said. The IMPACT Acts reporting requirements will help show communities and investors that the initiative is working, as well as help root out any fraud or abuse. This is an important piece of the puzzle to help the more than 31 million Americans living in Opportunity Zones experience a brighter future.\nInstead of utilizing a Band-Aid method or temporary fix, the Opportunity Zones initiative aims to lift up entire neighborhoods by attracting private investment to areas most in need. With about $6 trillion of capital gains sitting on the sidelines, investors can now take advantage of a tax incentive if they elect to invest resources in the more than 8,700 designated distressed communities across the country.\nThe law is also written in a way that encourages long-term investment by allowing for a step-up approach: There is a greater financial benefit for investing over a 10-year time period, rather than just five years. This type of structure will encourage investors to establish meaningful relationships with the communities they are investing in.\nClick HERE to read full bill text.\nSpecifically, the IMPACT Act:\r\n \r\nCodifies requirements for Qualified Opportunity Funds to report information on the value of total assets held by the fund, the location and value of Opportunity Zone property held by the fund, whether the property is owner or leased, information on disposed investments during the tax year, information on the location and industry classification codes of businesses receiving equity investments as well as the value of those investments. The IMPACT Act also requires reporting on the number of persons employed through OZ investments, thereby providing data on job creation and firm growth without burdening small businesses and funds alike.\r\n \r\n \r\nCodifies requirements for investors to report critical information on Opportunity Zone investments including funds receiving investments, relevant dates on which investments and dispositions are made, descriptions of Opportunity Zone investments, and measures that will continue to allow IRS to track both the deferral and recognition of gains, the trajectory of OZ investments over time, and compliance more broadly.\r\n \r\n \r\nAdds penalties for both individuals and funds that fail to accurately and appropriately file the required returns or statements and also significantly enhances penalties for any individual who attempts to take advantage of the OZ incentive for fraudulent purposes.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequires that Treasury make public as soon as practicable and annually thereafter timely, comprehensive information tracking Qualified Opportunity Funds and their corresponding investments into zones.\r\n \r\n \r\nSpecifically, Treasury shall make public in the aggregate the total number of funds, the total assets of all funds, the distribution of Opportunity Zone investments across different industry classification codes, the percentage of all Opportunity Zones that have received investment through the incentive, the total amount of Opportunity Fund investments made in each census tract, the distribution of investments in real property and active businesses, data deciphering the sizes of businesses receiving OZ investment, and numbers of jobs created or sustained by those businesses in light of Opportunity Zone investments.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequires the most comprehensive community impact report on Opportunity Zones, which will provide granular data on the real impacts were seeing in OZs over time. Specifically, in addition to the annual reporting Treasury is required to produce, in five years and again five years thereafter, Treasury shall work with relevant agencies to provide a comprehensive report on an exhaustive list of economic and demographic data points to provide a holistic view on the impact to each census tract over time. This includes but is not limited to the unemployment rate of the zone, education levels of zone residents, the availability of affordable housing and percentage of income used for rent, impacts to median family income, the presence of specific industries and new business starts that create jobs, home equity impacts for residents, and more.\r\n \r\n \r\nCompares these data points with the time periods before these specific tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones and also compares them against other low-income communities that are similarly situated but were not selected for OZ designation. This will ultimately provide us with a holistic understanding of the real impacts to zone residents as well as the benefits and potential of the Opportunity Zones.\r\n \r\n \r\nEnsures the protection of private taxpayer information currently safeguarded under federal law, thereby protecting competitive and proprietary information critical to the marketplace.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-bill-passes-senate-to-permanently-renew-federal-funding-for-hbcus-and-minority-serving-schools", "Manchin, Capito Bill Passes Senate To Permanently Renew Federal Funding For HBCUS And Minority-Serving Schools", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Bill Passes Senate To Permanently Renew Federal Funding For HBCUS And Minority-Serving Schools \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today announced the Senate passage of their legislation to permanently renew funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The legislation also includes a first step toward simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Annual funding for MSIs expired on September 30, 2019.\r\nMinority-serving institutions serve a significant role in America's history and have educated some of our country's greatest thinkers. They continue to positively influence our nation by creating learning and growing opportunities through innovative research and world-class academics. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to permanently fund these institutions and ensure they continue to provide top-notch education for years to come, said Senator Manchin.\r\nWest Virginia is proud to be home to two HBCU's, West Virginia State University and Bluefield State College, Senator Capito said. I've had the chance to see firsthand the life-changing impact of these institutions of higher education can have on someone's life. It's with particular passion that I've continued working with my colleagues to make sure every child and every student has access to an excellent education. This bipartisan and permanent fix will have a lasting impact on our students, and it will ensure HBCU's have access to the federal support needed to help their students achieve their goals.\r\nWithout question, Title III, Part-F funding is of material importance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), said Harry L. Williams, President & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). This bi-partisan agreement to renew Title III, Part-F, assuming that the legislation is subsequently passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by President Trump, means that Alabama's HBCUs will not suffer the loss of over $8 million in annual federal funding that is used to support these institutions' respective missions; a result that is both consequential for our schools and, more importantly, their deserving students. TMCF greatly appreciates the leadership Senator Jones has taken throughout this process and for being a committed partner in ensuring that this critically-important, mandatory funding for HBCUs was not lost to history.\r\nWe have yet another reason to be thankful this season, said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF. We thank the thousands of HBCU advocates who took action through our digital campaign as well as Senators Doug Jones and Tim Scott, who are always essential in our work and who joined so many to speak up when HBCUs needed them most. Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray also now have another in a long list of bipartisan compromises and joint effort for which they can take credit. This permanent funding solution, which would stave off unnecessary cuts for our institutions, will allow HBCUs to continue fostering innovation and inspiring future leaders in the STEM disciplinesand that helps our nation.\r\nIn a rare showing of bipartisanship in the 116th Congress that has been hamstrung by bitter partisanship, Senator Jones and his colleagues Senators Alexander, Murray and others, who recognize the centrality of HBCUs and MSIs to the security, strength, peace, progress, excellence, inclusivity, and global standing of America, led the Senate to act on their understanding of the Nation's tremendous loss if these equal educational opportunity institutions are not strong and do not realize their full potential, said Lezli Baskerville, President of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO).\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-sends-fcc-chairman-41-more-speed-test-results-from-across-west-virginia-to-highlight-need-for-public-feedback-system", "Manchin Sends FCC Chairman 41 More Speed Test Results From Across West Virginia To Highlight Need For Public Feedback System", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Sends FCC Chairman 41 More Speed Test Results From Across West Virginia To Highlight Need For Public Feedback System \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), today sent 41 letters to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with results from speed tests submitted by constituents from across West Virginia to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps of West Virginia and support the need for the formation of a public feedback system to better assess broadband coverage across rural states like West Virginia. In total, Senator Manchin has sent 147 letters from 33 counties to FCC Chairman Pai to highlight speed test results he received from West Virginians who do not have access to reliable broadband service.\r\nWednesday's investigative report issued by the FCC on the Mobility Fund II Process underlined the importance of these speed tests and proved Senator Manchin's challenges to broadband coverage maps were correct. The FCC report concluded that the major carriers have been overstating their coverage, particularly in rural communities.\r\nThe letter said in part, While I am encouraged to hear that your agency is planning to implement a formal public feedback mechanism to improve broadband coverage maps, the people of West Virginia need help now. Until a more viable process is established, I will be providing you with real coverage data from people on the ground in West Virginia and a brief description of the challenges they face personally, professionally, and economically as a result of their unreliable broadband service.\r\nThe letter continued, West Virginia is a wonderful place to live with vibrant, caring communities that value connection. However, the lack of broadband access is having a devastating impact on residents' ability to work, learn, and connect in my state. Ironically, the same things that attract people to live and work in my beautiful state - our tall mountains, lush forests, rolling hills and roaring rapids - make broadband deployment astronomically expensive.\r\nThe letters can be read here.\r\nUntil the FCC establishes a user-friendly public feedback mechanism to allow West Virginians to help validate the FCC's coverage data, Senator Manchin will continue to send speed test results to Chairman Pai. If you would like Senator Manchin to send your own speed test results to the Federal Communications Commission please email a screenshot of your speed test (if possible) along with the following information to speedtest@manchin.senate.gov.\r\n \r\nThe name of the speed testing application used (i.e: Ookla, FCC speed test application, NACo's TestIT application, WV Broadband Enhancement Council's speed test etc.)\r\nThe type of device used to take a speed test (i.e: Apple iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy, laptop etc.)\r\nType of broadband service (fixed or mobile)\r\nName of provider\r\nAddress of area tested\r\nLatitude and Longitude (if available)\r\nA brief description of the challenges you have experienced due to your lack of broadband service\r\n \r\nOr, if you are unable to email this information due to lack of service, please send the information above to his Washington, DC office:\r\nSenator Joe Manchin III\r\n306 Hart Senate Office Building\r\nWashington, DC 20510\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-the-78th-anniversary-of-the-attack-on-pearl-harbor", "Manchin Statement On The 78th Anniversary Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On The 78th Anniversary Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor tomorrow.\r\nSeventy-eight years later, America still remembers the date which will live in infamy.' It was the first phrase pronounced to the world by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the wake of one of America's greatest tragedies, which has since engraved itself in history forever. December 7, 1941 will always mark the date that 2,403 American lives were lost when Japan led a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. It is a day that evoked fear and uncertainty across our nation and catapulted the United States into a Second World War.\r\nOn that fateful December morning, there was no greater symbolism of American resilience than U.S.S. West Virginia, one of the four battleships that sunk in Pearl Harbor. The U.S.S. West Virginia took seven torpedoes hits and was targeted by Japanese planes more than any other ship. By the time enemy fire ceased, the ship had sunk into the harbor.\r\nBut in fact, after being refloated and undergoing repairs, the West Virginia would later be involved in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and ultimately reached Tokyo Bay just days before Japan's formal surrender.\r\nThis great ship that proudly represents the Mountain State is a symbol of the American people.The ship's story reveals that even in those moments when we are shaken to the core, we should never lose hope. Like the American people, the U.S.S. West Virginia signifies that while we may face difficult times, they also become the moments we remember the most, defining who we are and what we are made of.\r\nToday, we pay homage to the brave Americans who sacrificed their lives on that infamous December morning.We will never forget their service and sacrifice, always remembering those lost not only in our hearts, but also in the way we live our lives. Let us never forget those who came before us, and lived and died for this nation. And let us always mark dates like December 7, 1941as the times we remember who we are as a nation and the strength of American resilience.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-wv-department-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-basic-training-class-photo", "Manchin Statement On WV Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Basic Training Class Photo", "2019-12-06", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On WV Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation Basic Training Class Photo \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the photo released today by the West Virginia state officials of the basic training class for the state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.\r\nBased on the photo I have seen and the anti-Semitic intent it appears to show, this behavior warrants an immediate investigation and anyone who participated in any hateful and disgusting action should not be able to work for or be paid by the federal or state government and should be removed from their position immediately. It is unacceptable and should not be tolerated whatsoever. This is not the West Virginia I know or grew up in.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2712", "McKinley, Coal Caucus Members Host Meeting with DOE Assistant Secretary Steve Winberg", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "This morning, the Congressional Coal Caucus led by Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-WV) hosted a meeting with special guest Steve Winberg, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the Department of Energy (DOE). The discussion covered a wide range of topics from innovative technologies in the coal space to rare earth minerals.\r\nOur nation is at a fork in the road, we can abandon carbon-based fuels, or use an innovation-focused approach to lower emissions. Assistant Secretary Winberg reiterated to us that DOE has no plans to abandon coal and is working to use innovation to make coal plants more efficient, and cost-effective, all while lowering emissions,CongressmanMcKinley said. We are elated that DOE not only shares our vision, but understands the importance of coal, and the challenges facing the industry. The members of the caucus look forward to working with him on a wide range of issues.\r\nIt was great to meet withAssistantSecretary Winberg this morning to discuss coal production across the country, and specifically in Wyoming. Thanks to policies implemented by the Trump Administration, domestic energy development has increased,and we have fought to reverse many of the devastating impacts of President Obama's war on fossil fuels,House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) said.I'm also very pleased about the latest announcements that the Department of Energy will be working with the University of Wyoming to develop new and innovative ways to build on our successful energy record and expand opportunities even further. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Assistant Secretary Winberg on improving opportunities for domestic energy development in Wyomingand thank President Trump for continuing to fight for the best interest of our state.\r\nA few of the topics discussed at today's meeting were:\r\n \r\n    Implementing the Coal FIRST (Flexible, Integrated, Resilient, Small, Transformative) initiative: research and development into small-scale modular coal plants with near-zero emissions\r\n    Improving the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the existing coal-fired fleet\r\n    Reducing the cost and risk of carbon capture for commercial deployment\r\n    Creating new market opportunities for coal", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-unanimously-passes-capito-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand_veterans-apprenticeship-opportunities", "Senate Unanimously Passes Capito, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Expand  Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.05.19\n\t\t\t Senate Unanimously Passes Capito, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Expand  Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  The U.S. Senate unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to expand apprenticeship opportunities for veterans. The Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act would increase veterans access to financial assistance they can use in connection with an apprenticeship program.\nWe owe so much to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line in service to our country, Senator Capito said. This bill will ensure that our veterans are aware of and have access to resources like apprenticeship opportunities and empower them to achieve future success in the workforce. I was proud to sponsor this bill with Senator Peters, and I am confident that the passage of this legislation will help more veterans transition into civilian life following their service.\nWhen I travel across Michigan, one issue comes up regularly in my conversations with businesses, workers and families: and that issue is the need to close the skills gapThats why one of my top priorities in the Senate is to expand access to quality skills training programs, like registered apprenticeships, that are connected to todays in-demand jobs, said Senator Peters. Our Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act takescommonsense steps to expand opportunities for veterans to use their financial assistance for quality training programs that lead to good-paying jobsOur nations returning heroes deserve every opportunity to pursue their professional dreams after their service. By expanding qualified apprenticeships, this bill will make a real difference in the lives of our veterans.\nThe Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act underscores the importance of apprenticeship programs that can provide the skills that will help them earn additional civilian credentials and carve out a path toward good-paying jobs, said John P. Yori II, President, United Soldiers and Sailors of America. I am pleased that this bill that would help our veterans take advantage of their GI Bill benefits to cover basic expenses has unanimously passed the Senate, and I appreciate all the efforts Senators Peters and Capito have undertaken to build this bipartisan support.\nThe bipartisan bill would take three commonsense steps to expand opportunities for veterans to use financial assistance in connection with a quality apprenticeship program:\r\n \r\nNew apprenticeship programs applying to register through the Department of Labor (DoL) would need to provide a written assurance that they are aware of GI Bill assistance and committed to taking the steps to enable veteran apprentices to access these benefits.\r\n \r\n \r\nApprenticeships would need to factor the skills, training, and experiences gained through military service into where the veteran is placed in the program, which could mean a more advanced placement with higher apprentice wages.\r\n \r\n \r\nDoL would need to notify the VA of newly registered apprenticeship programs. This would enable the VA to be more proactive in outreach to registered programs not yet approved for GI Bill benefits.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-paid-family-leave-legislation", "VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.05.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) yesterday joined a bipartisan bicameral group in introducing legislation with resources to pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child.\nThe Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000of theirrecently-doubledchild tax credit in the first year of a childs life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss workor sacrifice a state or employers family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses.\nMost other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working fromhomewhile they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security.\nLow income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work.\nThe bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their childs first year. It is the product ofmore than a year of workto craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support.\nAs a working mother and grandmother, I understand the difficulties many families face when it comes to making adjustments during the first year of a childs life, Senator Capito said. There is study after study that shows what a difference it makes in a childs life to ease into the life of a family that a baby feels in these first several months of life that are very critical to their wellbeing. This legislation is the creative and flexible solution needed to address this issue, and I am confident that this will help many families in West Virginia and across the country create the best environment for their newborns.\nNo parent or family should struggle to raise their child, which is why I am proud to stand with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce this bipartisan bill that will help working families cover the costs of raising a child. This bill would help West Virginian and American families by giving financial support without raising taxes or creating employer mandates. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation to support working families in West Virginia and across America, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito participated in a press conference yesterday to announce the introduction of the legislation. Click here or the image above to watch.\nClick here to view bill text, and click here to view section by section.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-paid-family-leave-legislation1", "VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.05.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) yesterday joined a bipartisan bicameral group in introducing legislation with resources to pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child.\nThe Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000of theirrecently-doubledchild tax credit in the first year of a childs life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss workor sacrifice a state or employers family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses.\nMost other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working fromhomewhile they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security.\nLow income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work.\nThe bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their childs first year. It is the product ofmore than a year of workto craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support.\nAs a working mother and grandmother, I understand the difficulties many families face when it comes to making adjustments during the first year of a childs life, Senator Capito said. There is study after study that shows what a difference it makes in a childs life to ease into the life of a family that a baby feels in these first several months of life that are very critical to their wellbeing. This legislation is the creative and flexible solution needed to address this issue, and I am confident that this will help many families in West Virginia and across the country create the best environment for their newborns.\nNo parent or family should struggle to raise their child, which is why I am proud to stand with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce this bipartisan bill that will help working families cover the costs of raising a child. This bill would help West Virginian and American families by giving financial support without raising taxes or creating employer mandates. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation to support working families in West Virginia and across America, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito participated in a press conference yesterday to announce the introduction of the legislation. Click here or the image above to watch.\nClick here to view bill text, and click here to view section by section.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-talks-homeland-security-impeachment-on-fox-business", "VIDEO: Capito Talks Homeland Security, Impeachment on FOX Business", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.05.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Talks Homeland Security, Impeachment on FOX Business \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the full interview.\r\n\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today appeared on FOX Business where she spoke with Stuart Varney, host of Varney and Co., about the Homeland Security Appropriations funding bill, impeachment, and legislative items being ignored, such as USMCA.\nAs chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, Senator Capito worked hard to pass her Homeland Security funding billwhich included President Trumps request for $5 billion for the border wallout of the Senate Appropriations Committee.\nHIGHLIGHTS:\nHOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING: We have it through the Senate in a bipartisan way. We have $5 billion, which was the presidents request of a border wall systemits not all just wall. Its electronics and surveillance that comes along with it. The problem ison the House side, they keep wanting to handcuff the president.\nIMPEACHMENT: President Trump has had this thrown at him since the day he was electedverbally and with things introduced on the House floor. That just shows you the willingness of people to subvert our strong Constitutional values to get a political gain and to bruise him up before the November election.  \nLEFT BEHIND LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: Why dont we have USMCA? That makes sense for everybody. It will go through both houses and benefit everybody, small states and large.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-applauds-30-million-investment-from-pratt-and-whitney-for-west-virginia-facility", "Manchin Applauds $30 Million Investment From Pratt & Whitney For West Virginia Facility", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 05, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Applauds $30 Million Investment From Pratt & Whitney For West Virginia Facility \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the announcement that Pratt & Whitney will invest $30 million into their engine services facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia.\r\nOver the last few years, I have witnessed the tremendous growth and development of the aerospace industry in West Virginia. During my visit to Pratt & Whitney's Bridgeport facility last year, I was impressed by the incredible work being done at the plant, and I am convinced that no one does this work as well as West Virginians do. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am committed to ensuring that the aerospace industry continues to grow in West Virginia and I look forward to seeing the benefits of this investment for our state said Senator Manchin.\r\nToday is an announcement that makes your heart full.Pratt and WV have been partners for a long time.Their investment here solidifies the future of Pratt in WV, and great jobs for our West Virginians for many generations to come, said Tracy Miller, President of Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-introduce-bipartisan-paid-family-leave-legislation", "Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation", "2019-12-05", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 05, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) yesterday joined a bipartisan bicameral group in introducing legislation with resources to pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies, and other expenses associated with a new child.\r\nNo parent or family should struggle to raise their child, which is why I am proud to stand with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to introduce this bipartisan bill that will help working families cover the costs of raising a child. This bill would help West Virginian and American families by giving financial support without raising taxes or creating employer mandates. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this legislation to support working families in West Virginia and across America, said Senator Manchin.\r\nAs a working mother and grandmother, I understand the difficulties many families face when it comes to making adjustments during the first year of a child's life, Senator Capito said. There is study after study that shows what a difference it makes in a child's life to ease into the life of a family that a baby feels in these first several months that are very critical to their wellbeing. This legislation is the creative and flexible solution needed to address this issue, and I am confident that this will help many families in West Virginia and across the country create the best environment for their newborns.\r\nThe Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their recently-doubled child tax credit in the first year of a child's life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss work or sacrifice a state or employer's family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses.\r\nMost other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working from home while they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security.\r\nLow income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work.\r\nThe bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their child's first year. It is the product of more than a year of work to craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support.\r\nClick here to view bill text, and click here to view section by section.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2705", "Representatives McKinley, Trahan, Rose, and Simpson Announce Formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Yesterday, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David McKinley (R-WV), Max Rose (D-NY), and Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced the official formation of the bipartisan Save Minor League Baseball Task Force. At the group's inaugural meeting, interested Members heard from Minor League Baseball (MiLB) President Pat O'Conner and several Minor League team owners. The group discussed strategy to continue the momentum on this urgent issue.\r\nThe Save Minor League Baseball Task Force will advocate on behalf of the communities that stand to be most harmed by MLB's plan to eliminate 42 minor league franchises. They will closely monitor ongoing negotiations between MLB and MiLB as well as discuss potential legislative action if and when such a remedy becomes necessary.  \r\n\r\n\"Baseball is America's pastime, and minor league teams have a major impact on small communities across our country,said Congressman McKinley.While we understand the MLB has concerns: the idea that doing away with 42 teams is the only solution is not reasonable. We look forward to working with MiLB and MLB to find a compromise that will preserve affiliated baseball in these cities. I am proud to launch this important Task Force with my Co-Chairs; Representatives McKinley, Rose, and Simpson. Together along with our colleagues we will make perfectly clear that Congress is ready to defend our communities, which stand to lose out in MLB's proposal to slash the number of Minor League teams. The Lowell Spinners and other minor league teams across the United States provide critical economic and cultural benefits to the communities they call home, and Congress must have a voice in this conversation,said Congresswoman Trahan.  \r\n\r\nMajor League Baseball can look at all the sabermetrics' it wants, but what they don't understand is the serious impact that losing these baseball teams will have on our communities,said Congressman Rose.You won't see it in any formula, but my colleagues and I have all seen the impact teams like the Staten Island Yankees can have on the faces of the children who show up at the ballpark every year. I'm proud to join this effort to urge the MLB to reconsider.  \r\n\r\nBaseball is America's pastime and that pastime should not be exclusive to a select number of cities. Minor league baseball is at the heart of many small and rural cities in our country. To deprive those communities of baseball would not only deny them access to our national heritage, but it would also harm local economies that depend on minor league baseball organizations. I am proud to join my colleagues in starting this task force to ensure baseball stays vibrant in communities like Idaho Falls and Boise,said Congressman Simpson.  \r\n\r\nMinor League Baseball values the support of Representatives Trahan, McKinley, Rose and Simpson and the entire Task Force for America's pastime and for recognizing our positive contributions to their communities and local economies as well as dozens of others across the country. While it is our hope to negotiate a fair agreement with MLB, the overwhelming support from elected officials on both sides of the aisle, at all levels of government, has been tremendous and shows that baseball helps to unite our nation,a statement from MiLB.  \r\n\r\nThe formation of this task force follows a Trahan-McKinleyled bipartisan effortalong with 104 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge MLB to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams. The full letter can be foundHERE:", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-miller-tours-green-bank-observatory-and-hosts-roundtable", "ICYMI: Congresswoman Miller Tours Green Bank Observatory and Hosts Roundtable Discussion", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Congresswoman Miller (WV-3) today toured the Green Bank Observatory and hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders from Pocahontas County.\nOn the tour, Congresswoman Miller learned about the Green Bank Observatory's advancements in American radio astronomy and viewed the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank telescope, which is the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world.\nFollowing the tour, Congresswoman Miller discussed the community's tourism opportunities, education system, and need for broadband connectivity. Attendees included Sam Felton, Mayor of Marlinton; Terrence Beam, Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools; and Kristen Doss, Snowshoe Foundation Executive Director, among others; with Michael Holstine, of Green Bank Observatory, moderating.\nI greatly enjoyed touring Green Bank Observatory and learning of the significant scientific impact it has on our county, said Congresswoman Miller. I also appreciated the opportunity to speak with leaders from Pocahontas County to learn how we can improve our community. Together we can promote all that this area has to offer, and make it an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-introduces-west-virginia-agriculture-commissioner-kent-leonhardt-during-senate-committee-hearing", "VIDEO: Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.04.19\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today introduced West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt during an EPW Committee legislative hearing. Commissioner Leonhardt appeared as a witness to testify in a hearing about the discussion draft of a bill to create a task force on chronic wasting disease.\nThroughout his tenure, Commissioner Leonhardt has really been an advocate for West Virginia farmers and the mission of the department, Senator Capito said during her introduction. They have endeavored to break down silos to improve government efficiencyas we all know, thats not the easiest thingand are working to update regulations to move our West Virginia agricultural industry forward.\nClick here to watch Senator Capitos introduction.\nClick here to watch Senator Capitos questions for Commissioner Leonhardt and the other witnesses.\r\n\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-fcc-admits-coverage-maps-are-wrong", "Manchin: FCC Admits Coverage Maps Are Wrong", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 04, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin: FCC Admits Coverage Maps Are Wrong \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) Coverage Map Investigation Report. The investigation was launched last December after concerns were raised during a preliminary review of the data submitted during the MFII Challenge Process. Today's report confirms the initial findings that the MFII coverage maps were fundamentally flawed. Senator Manchin was the only member of Congress to formally participate in the MF-II Challenge Process and proved the FCC's map, created by using carrier provided data, grossly overstated mobile broadband coverage across West Virginia. The program was put on hold last year following reports that one or more major carriers submitted incorrect coverage maps.\r\nThis report confirms what I have been saying all along  these maps are wrong. I commend my fellow West Virginians for investing their time and energy into this process, and I hope that FCC appreciates the critical role they played in bringing these problems to light through the Challenge Process, said Senator Manchin. I look forward to learning more about this newly announced 5G Fund and hope that it will build on the successes of the MFII process and not throw the baby out with the bath water. At a minimum, it should include a process to confirm the accuracy of the eligibility maps before billions of dollars go out the door, and it should include a terrain factor to ensure that the hardest to serve places can compete for this limited funding. The promise of 5G sounds great, but there are many places in West Virginia that do not have any service at all. We cannot forget about them.\r\nThe FCC report states, Through the investigation, staff discovered that the MF-II coverage maps submitted by Verizon, U.S. Cellular, and T-Mobile likely overstated each provider's actual coverage and did not reflect on-the-ground performance in many instances. Only 62.3% of staff drive tests achieved at least the minimum download speed predicted by the coverage mapswith U.S. Cellular achieving that speed in only 45.0% of such tests, T-Mobile in 63.2% of tests, and Verizon in 64.3% of tests.\r\nIn addition to Senator Manchin, 11 other West Virginia entities formally participated in the MFII Challenge Process, including: Lewis County, the Kanawha County Commission, the Wyoming County Commission, Monroe County, Summers County, the Region I Planning and Development Council, the Hampshire County Commission, the Tyler County Development Authority, the Morgan County Commission, the Preston County Economic Development Authority, and the West Virginia Office of GIS Coordination.\r\nTimeline of Senator Manchin's Efforts on the Mobility Fund Process:\r\nJuly 23, 2015: Senator Manchin met with Chairman Wheeler to discuss the important role the Mobility Fund can play in supporting broadband investments in hard to serve areas like West Virginia.\r\nSeptember 22, 2015: Senator Manchin sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler, urging him to target Mobility Fund to states with the lowest rates of advanced wireless penetration and inviting him to visit West Virginia to see firsthand the real challenges that remain.\r\nFebruary 29, 2016: Senator Manchin met with Chairman Wheeler to highlight the importance of working with local, state, federal, and private entities to collect accurate data on mobile broadband coverage to ensure federal resources are invested in the places that truly need it.\r\nMarch 1, 2016: Senator Manchin, along with Senator Gardner and 9 of their colleagues, sent a letter to Chairman Wheeler expressing their frustration with the inability of the FCC to accurately measure mobile broadband coverage available to consumers, especially in rural areas, and urging the FCC to partner with industry and other stakeholders to solve this problem.\r\nJuly 11, 2016: Senator Manchin, along with Senator Roger Wicker and 24 of their colleagues, sent a letter to Chairman Wheeler urging the FCC to move on the Mobility Fund.\r\nOctober 11, 2016: Senator Manchin hosted Chairman Wheeler in West Virginia to meet with key stakeholders from West Virginia's communication technology sector and talk about the importance of the Mobility Fund.\r\nJanuary 25, 2017: Senator Manchin and FCC Commissioner Clyburn published an op-ed on the importance of the Mobility Fund in a 21st century digital economy.\r\nFebruary 2, 2017: Senator Manchin, along with Senator Wicker, and 28 of their colleagues, sent a letter to Chairman Pai again urging the FCC to move on the Mobility Fund.\r\nFebruary 16, 2017: Senator Manchin and Senator Wicker met with Chairman Pai to discuss the importance of a robust, reliable, and standardized data collection and challenge process.\r\nFebruary 23, 2017: Senator Manchin praised the FCC, after it voted unanimously to move forward with the Mobility Fund, which prioritizes mobile broadband deployment in rural and underserved communities and protects small internet service providers from burdensome regulations.\r\nApril 12, 2017: Senator Manchin and Senator Wicker sent a letter to Chairman Pai applauding the creation of the Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force and urging the FCC to ensure that accurate maps guide the upcoming auctions.\r\nAugust 3, 2017: FCC votes on Mobility Fund Order to begin the process of providing $4.53 billion over ten years to expand mobile broadband deployment.\r\nFebruary 27, 2018: FCC releases their Initial Eligible Areas Map for Mobility Fund II.\r\nMarch 29, 2018: Senator Manchin sent a letter to Chairman Pai encouraging the FCC to work with state and local governments on the Mobility Fund II Map Challenge Process to ensure the map reflects the actual real world experience of West Virginians.\r\nApril 10, 2018: The FCC responds to Senator Manchin's request that they provide support to state and local governments by releasing a new map that shows areas where challenges have the best likelihood of success.\r\nMay 10, 2018: Senator Manchin requests a waiver from the FCC to participate in the Mobility Fund Phase II Challenge Process and prove their coverage map was inaccurate\r\nMay 18, 2018: Senator Manchin hosted the FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's Associate Chief of Competition and Infrastructure Policy Division, Michael Janson for an FCC Mobility Fund II Challenge Process presentation in West Virginia to help stakeholders better understand the challenge process and the opportunities they have to improve the accuracy of the eligibility map.\r\nMay 25, 2018: Senator Manchin receives waiver from the FCC to participate in the Mobility Fund Phase II Challenge Process.\r\nJune 5, 2018: Senator Manchin hosts a Facebook Live with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and Aaron Cox, Chairman of the Hampshire County Broadband Initiative Council to discuss broadband access in West Virginia, Mobility Fund II and how West Virginians could challenge the FCC's map.\r\nNovember 26, 2018: Senator Manchin becomes only Member of Congress to formally challenge a federal broadband coverage map when he submitted a successful challenge to the Mobility Fund Phase II Initial Eligible Areas Map.\r\nDecember 7, 2018: The FCC suspends its rollout of Mobility Fund Phase II, and Chairman Pai announces that the agency was launching an investigation into whether one or more major carriers submitted incorrect coverage data.\r\nDecember 19, 2018: Senator Manchin receives a firm commitment from Chairman Ajit Pai that the FCC's Mobility Fund Phase II program would be moving forward as quickly as possible with a provision that will ensure this critical $4.5 billion for mobile broadband funding is targeted toward areas like West Virginia that face higher deployment costs due to challenging topography.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-transportation-services-for-rural-veterans", "Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Transportation Services For Rural Veterans", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 04, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Improve Transportation Services For Rural Veterans \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to help rural Veterans travel to and from their medical appointments more easily. Introduced today, the Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2019 will expand successful initiatives that provide Veterans living in rural areas with transportation services and reimbursement for their travel to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities and Vet Centers. The bill also aims to streamline the certification process for volunteer drivers, so we can have more West Virginians helping out their Veteran neighbors.\r\nI'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan bill that will make it easier and more accessible for Veterans to travel to VA facilities, said Senator Manchin. I have heard more about travel and transportation from Veterans in West Virginia than almost any other Veterans issue due to the recent change in the state veterans van program back to the Disabled American Veterans transportation network. This legislation will help ensure our Veterans in rural areas have the access to services even if they are hard to get to. This is just common sense and I look forward to passing this bipartisan legislation into law.\r\nDAV has long advocated for all veterans to have access to high-quality health care no matter where they live, said Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Washington Executive Director Randy Reese. We applaud the introduction of this legislation as it would help expand the reach of DAV's transportation network, which provided veterans with more than 625,000 rides to VA medical centers last year alone, to better serve those in rural areas. We are grateful for the leadership of Senators Tester, Cramer, Murray, Hoeven, Manchin and Collins for their leadership in ensuring all veterans can attend their scheduled VA appointments no matter where they might be.\r\nSenators Jon Tester (D-MT), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Hoeven (R-ND), and Susan Collins (R-ME) also cosponsored the bill. The bill will also develop a national protocol for administering medical exams for volunteer drivers, clarifying requirements and streamlining the certification process. Not only do these initiatives ease the burden for Veterans traveling lengthy distances for care, but they have proven to save taxpayer dollars and reduce the number of missed medical appointments at VA. The Rural Veterans Transportation Enhancement Act will:\r\n \r\nExpand a pilot program that reimburses veterans and eligible beneficiaries for travel to Vet Centers for mental health care and counseling.\r\nMake permanent the Veterans Transportation Service program, which allows local VA facilities to hire drivers and purchase vehicles to transport veterans to their appointments.\r\nExtend a grant that allows Veterans Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies to explore new approaches to provide transportation or travel assistance.\r\nExpedite the certification process for volunteer drivers serving Veterans through the Veterans Transportation Service program.\r\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-meets-with-fda-commissioner-nominee-dr-stephen-hahn-", "Manchin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn", "2019-12-04", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 04, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today met with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn. Senator Manchin impressed upon Dr. Hahn the important role the FDA has in ending the opioid epidemic, which killed 978 West Virginians in 2018 alone. In 2018, there were over 47,829 opioid related overdose deaths in the US. That's 131 people dying every day from an opioid overdose.\r\nToday, I had a productive meeting with Dr. Hahn about his qualifications, his vision for the FDA and what he will do to fight the opioid epidemic. With 131 Americans dying every day due to an opioid overdose, the FDA now more than ever needs a champion who is committed to changing the way the agency handles opioids. In 2016, I voted against FDA Commissioner Dr. Califf's nomination because of his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry which created this epidemic. The FDA and the Commissioner's number one priority should be public health. We need to change the culture of the FDA and we need a commissioner who will push back against the pressure to continually approve new opioid medications given the significant risks to public health, Senator Manchin said.\r\nThe opioid epidemic has been fueled by prescription opioids. Drug wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone painkillers into West Virginia between 2007 and 2012. That's 433 pain pills for every person in West Virginia  including children. More than 11 million Americans misused prescription opioids and 2.1 million Americans are dependent on opioids. West Virginia has highest drug overdose death rate in the nation. West Virginia has reported 978 drug overdose deaths in 2018 with 808  about 83 percent  involving was opioid related. The FDA is important in the fight to end the opioid epidemic and help stop the flood of prescription opioids into West Virginia.\r\nTo review a full timeline of Senator Manchin's efforts to combat prescription drug abuse,please click here.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-december-mobile-office-hours", "Congresswoman Miller Announces December Mobile Office Hours", "2019-12-03", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Carol Miller", "M001205", "miller.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C.  Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today announced her mobile office hours for December.\n  \n\tAt the mobile office locations, members of Congresswoman Miller's staff will be available to help Third District residents who are having problems with federal agencies and programs. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents they have received from federal agencies related to their issues.\n\nMy staff and I are committed to serving the people of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia. My staff has more than 30 years of experience working with federal agencies and can help cut through red tape. These mobile office hours offer residents the chance to meet with my staff on issues without having to travel to one of my district offices, Congresswoman Miller said.\n\nFriday, December 6th\n11:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\nNicholas County Senior Center\n151 Sids Way\nSummersville, WV 26651\n\n11:00 a.m.  1:00 p.m.\nMcDowell County Senior Center\n725 Stewart Street\nWelch, WV 24801\n\n2:00 p.m.  3:00 p.m.\nFayetteville Town Hall\n125 N. Court Street\nFayetteville, WV 25840\n\n3:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.\nOakvale Town Hall\n13610 Ingleside Road\nOakvale, WV 24739\n\nWednesday, December 11th\n10:00 a.m.  11:00 a.m.\nGene Salem Senior Center\n101 Second Street\nPoint Pleasant, WV 25550\n\n1:00 p.m.  2:00 p.m.\nNew Haven Mobile Office\n218 Fifth Street\nNew Haven, WV 25265\n\nThursday, December 19th\n11:00 a.m.  12:00 p.m.\nHarts Senior Center Mobile Office\n3 Freedom Lane\nHarts, WV 25523\n\n11:00 a.m.  1:00 p.m.\nWyoming County Council on Aging\n695 Mountaineer Highway\nMullens, WV 25882\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-introduces-legislation-to-help-protect-peoples-personal-data-online", "Manchin Introduces Legislation To Help Protect People's Personal Data Online", "2019-12-03", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 03, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Introduces Legislation To Help Protect People's Personal Data Online \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined a group of 16 senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people's personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users' data.\r\nI am very concerned about the increased frequency of online data breaches and the dangers they present for users. We must give American users the confidence they need to feel that their sensitive information remains safe online. When you go to a bank or a doctor's office, you expect them to protect your personal information. Just because a company is online shouldn't make them any different. That's why I am proud to partner with my colleagues on this bill that would require online services to secure personal data and protect users from harm. said Senator Manchin.\r\nDoctors, lawyers, and bankers are legally required to exercise special care to protect their clients and not misuse their information. While online companies also hold personal and sensitive information about the people they serve, they are not required to protect consumers' data. This leaves users in a vulnerable position; they are expected to understand the information they give to providers and how it is being used  an unreasonable expectation for even the most tech-savvy consumer. By establishing an explicit duty for online providers, Americans can trust that their online data is protected and used in a responsible way.\r\nThe Data Care Act establishes reasonable duties that will require providers to protect user data and will prohibit providers from using user data to their detriment:\r\n \r\nDuty of Care  Must reasonably secure individual identifying data and promptly inform users of data breaches that involve sensitive information;\r\nDuty of Loyalty  May not use individual identifying data in ways that harm users;\r\nDuty of Confidentiality  Must ensure that the duties of care and loyalty extend to third parties when disclosing, selling, or sharing individual identifying data;\r\nFederal and State Enforcement  A violation of the duties will be treated as a violation of an FTC rule with fine authority. States may also bring civil enforcement actions, but the FTC can intervene. States and the FTC may go after both first- and third-party data collectors.\r\nRulemaking Authority  FTC is granted rulemaking authority to implement the Act.\r\n \r\nThe Data Care Act is also co-sponsored by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-confirm-dan-brouillette-for-energy-secretary", "Capito Votes to Confirm Dan Brouillette for Energy Secretary", "2019-12-02", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.02.19\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Confirm Dan Brouillette for Energy Secretary \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement today after voting to confirm Dan Brouillette for secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE):\nDeputy Secretary Brouillettes experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as his current role as second-in-command at the Department of Energy make him well-qualified to lead the department. I look forward to working with Deputy Secretary Brouillette in his new role to address some our states top priorities, including expanding West Virginias coal and natural gas, developing a regional ethane storage hub, advancing innovative research taking place at DOEs National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, and modernizing Americas energy policy. I was proud to vote to confirm Deputy Secretary Brouillette, and I am confident he will be an excellent partner to West Virginia as our next Secretary of DOE.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-announces-450k-for-defense-research-at-wvu", "Manchin Announces $450K For Defense Research At WVU", "2019-12-02", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 02, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces $450K For Defense Research At WVU \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $451,523 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). Funding will support the research and development of military defense technology.\r\nWest Virginians have helped shape our nation and support our military through research, manufacturing, and coal mining for over a century and we have a proud tradition of supporting our servicemembers and Veterans. These awards show that WVU is a world class research institution, and I am glad to see this investment into our state ensures that West Virginians will continue to develop technology that protects our great country and our servicemembers. As a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for funding that supports this type of research and development, said Senator Manchin.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-more-than-1-million-for-infrastructure-improvements-in-wellsburg-", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1 Million For Infrastructure Improvements In Wellsburg", "2019-12-02", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "December 02, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1 Million For Infrastructure Improvements In Wellsburg  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,073,250 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which will be used to increase the capacity of storm sewers in Wellsburg, West Virginia.\r\nWest Virginians have bounced back from the pain and destruction the terrible 2016 floods caused, but we still have more to do. This funding provided by FEMA will help prepare us for future flooding and help prevent potential damages to our infrastructure and communities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for additional resources that support infrastructure to prevent future disasters in West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\nFEMA is an important federal partner in restoring communities devastated by disaster. This funding will help Wellsburg restore infrastructure lost or damaged during the 2016 flood. This new infrastructure will help mitigate damages stemming from future natural disasters and increase Wellsburg's preparedness. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee which funds FEMA, I'm proud to see this funding come to West Virginia, said Senator Capito.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-concludes-congressional-trip-to-afghanistan-and-kuwait-visits-with-west-virginia-troops-photos", "ICYMI: Capito Concludes Congressional Trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait, Visits with West Virginia Troops (PHOTOS)", "2019-11-29", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.29.19\n\t\t\t ICYMI: Capito Concludes Congressional Trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait, Visits with West Virginia Troops (PHOTOS) \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) returned earlier this week from a congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait. In addition to Senator Capito, the delegation included U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Representatives Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and John Curtis (R-Utah). During the trip, Senator Capito had the opportunity to meet West Virginians with the 863rd Military Police Unit from the West Virginia Army National Guard, based out of Glen Jean, West Virginia.\nAfter having the opportunity to once again visit this region of the world, I have a stronger understanding of the progress weve made when it comes to counter-terrorism efforts, as well as the potential national security threats that exist. It was clear to me during this trip that the areas our military is working on in terms of counter-terrorism is exceedingly important to helping the Afghan national forces, national police, and their government secure more of their territory. If we dont, they face the risk over being overtaken by very violent terrorist groups, which in turn will endanger our homeland. Im proud of the work that our men and women in uniform are doing there, which ultimately keeps our homeland safe. I was especially proud to have met members of the 863rd Military Police Unit from the West Virginia Army National Guard, based out of Glen Jean, West Virginia. Meeting with these men and women, as well as the other service members was such an honor, and I have the utmost gratitude and respect for their service and sacrifice.\nDuring the trip, the delegation met with soldiers and commanders in Kuwait and Afghanistan, spoke with the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan at the Embassy, had dinner with the President of Afghanistan, received extensive military briefings on the region, and met with the U.S. Ambassador to NATO in Brussel, among other items.\nPhotos from the congressional delegation trip are included below.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito pictured above with Congressman Curtis and Smith.\r\n\r\nSenators Capito, Ernst, and Gillibrand pictured with female members of the Afghan National Security Forces.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito pictured above with U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Kay Bailey Hutchinson at the Truman House in Brussels.\r\n\r\nWhile in Kabul, Senator Capito meets with members of the 863rd Military Police Unit from the West Virginia Army National Guard, which is based in Glen Jean, West Virginia.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito visits with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division.\r\nBackground and Itinerary:\nSenator Capito and the delegation arrived in Kuwait on the evening of Friday, November 22. The following morning, on Saturday, November 23, Senator Capito and the delegation traveled to Camp Arifjan where they met with soldiers and commanders.\nLater that day, Senator Capito and the delegation departed for Kabul, Afghanistan. That evening, the group attended a series of meetings at the U.S. Embassy, including a meeting with John Rodney Bass II, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. They also received military briefings on the situation in the region.\nThe next morning, on Sunday, November 24, Senator Capito and the delegation traveled to Camp Morehead in Afghanistan. That evening, the delegation attended a dinner with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace. They also met with the Chief Executive of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. On Monday, November 25, the group visited Bagram Airfield. That evening, they began the trip back to the United States with a stop in Brussels, Belgium, where they met with Kay Bailey Hutchinson, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. They arrived back at the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C. early on Tuesday, November 26.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-356k-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-in-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce $356K to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia", "2019-11-27", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.27.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $356K to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $356,882 from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) through the Combating Opioid Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (COOCLI) grant program. This funding will support the development of new strategies to prevent and treat substance use disorder and promote the partnership of law enforcement with public health agencies.\nThis new funding for Berkeley County Schools represents the national support for addressing a crisis that so acutely affects West Virginians, Senator Capito said. The Martinsburg Initiative has been a great success in our state. Im particularly excited by the elements of this grant that emphasize collaboration and community in combating the opioid epidemic. This is an issue that affects so many in our state, and this will contribute to our efforts as we work towards the solution together.\nWest Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt in every family, every community and every part of our state. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by the Martinsburg Initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/11/27/2019/manchin-capito-announce-46-million-for-west-virginia-airports", "Manchin, Capito Announce $4.6 Million For West Virginia Airports", "2019-11-27", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 27, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce $4.6 Million For West Virginia Airports \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,600,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airport runway construction and rehabilitation in West Virginia.\r\nIn West Virginia, our airports help drive our economy and boost our tourism industry. Ensuring they receive the resources they need is crucial and this funding will help airports in West Virginia make the needed improvements and repairs so they can continue to operate. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee and one of the only aviators in the Senate, I always have our West Virginia airports in mind and will continue to ensure they receive the funding they need, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThis is great news for these West Virginia airports. I've talked with DOT directly about the importance of focusing funding on smaller, more rural airports because of the impact they have in communities across the nation, Senator Capito said. The projects this funding supports keep our airports safe and more efficient.\r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$2,300,000  Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport\r\n$2,300,000  Greenbrier Valley Airport\r\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-356k-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce $356K To Combat Opioid Epidemic In West Virginia", "2019-11-27", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 27, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce $356K To Combat Opioid Epidemic In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $356,882 from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) through the Combating Opioid Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (COOCLI) grant program. This funding will support the development of new strategies to prevent and treat substance use disorder and promote the partnership of law enforcement with public health agencies.\r\nWest Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt in every family, every community and every part of our state. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by the Martinsburg Initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThis new funding for Berkeley County Schools represents the national support for addressing a crisis that so acutely affects West Virginians, Senator Capito said. The Martinsburg Initiative has been a great success in our state. I'm particularly excited by the elements of this grant that emphasize collaboration and community in combating the opioid epidemic. This is an issue that affects so many in our state, and this will contribute to our efforts as we work towards the solution together.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-14-million-for-economic-development-in-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.4 Million for Economic Development in West Virginia", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.26.19\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.4 Million for Economic Development in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,499,000 for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in West Virginia. The funding provided through the U.S Department of the Treasurys Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) will enable CDFIs to increase lending and investment activity in economically distressed communities across West Virginia.\nAccess to investments and financial capital is essential for fostering growth in our state, Senator Capito said. Treasury Department-sponsored Community Development Financial Institutions bring those resources into West Virginia and put them to work supporting communities and small businesses. I have championed the potential and benefits of CDFIs throughout my tenure in the Senate, and I am pleased they are recognizing opportunities in West Virginia.\nStrategic financial decisions boost economic and community development and improve the prosperity of our families, businesses and communities, Senator Manchin said. I am pleased that West Virginians will get the financial support they need, whether that is for affordable housing, critical loans to get small businesses off the ground, or to develop and carry out sound economic plans. As a member of the Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee in the Senate, which oversees funding for the CDFI fund each year, I will continue to fight for funding that boosts economic development in West Virginia.\nIndividual Awards Listed Below:\r\n \r\n$674,000  Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc.\r\n \r\n \r\n$550,000  CommunityWorks in West Virginia, Inc.\r\n \r\n \r\n$275,000  Woodlands Community Lenders\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-thanksgiving", "Capito Statement on Thanksgiving", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.26.19\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on Thanksgiving \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCHARLESTON, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday:\nThis Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my health, the love and support of my family, and the privilege to represent West Virginians in the United States Senate. Having just come back from the Middle East, Im especially reflective of all the blessings we collectively have here in the United States: that our country is not war torn and that we have freedoms enshrined in the Constitution that we far too often take for granted. As we join together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we all haveas West Virginians and as Americans.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-more-than-14-million-for-economic-development-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.4 Million For Economic Development In West Virginia", "2019-11-26", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 26, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.4 Million For Economic Development In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,499,000 for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in West Virginia. The funding provided through the U.S Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) will enable CDFIs to increase lending and investment activity in economically distressed communities across West Virginia.\r\nStrategic financial decisions boost economic and community development and improve the prosperity of our families, businesses and communities, Senator Manchin said. I am pleased that West Virginians will get the financial support they need, whether that is for affordable housing, critical loans to get small businesses off the ground, or to develop and carry out sound economic plans. As a member of the Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee in the Senate, which oversees funding for the CDFI fund each year, I will continue to fight for funding that boosts economic development in West Virginia.\r\nAccess to investments and financial capital is essential for fostering growth in our state, Senator Capito said. Treasury Department-sponsored Community Development Financial Institutions bring those resources into West Virginia and put them to work supporting communities and small businesses. I have championed the potential and benefits of CDFIs throughout my tenure in the Senate, and I am pleased they are recognizing opportunities in West Virginia.\r\nIndividual Awards Listed Below:\r\n \r\n$674,000  Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc.\r\n$550,000  CommunityWorks in West Virginia, Inc.\r\n$275,000  Woodlands Community Lenders\r\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-nominates-32-west-virginians-for-admission-to-us-service-academies1", "Capito Nominates 32 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies", "2019-11-25", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 32 qualified high school seniors from 16 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominees application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations.\nReviewing service academy applications each year leaves me so inspired, Senator Capito said. These young men and women represent the best and brightest of their class. Their combination of strong academic performance, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and proven leadership skills put them on a successful pathway to becoming the nations next leaders. I am thrilled to support them for admission to our U.S. Service Academies and know they will represent West Virginia well.\nService academy nominees are listed below:\nU.S. Air Force Academy\nNicholas Ross Brumage\r\nKanawha County\nColton Ky Dudley      \r\nWood County\nAlecxander Marshall Gwynn (also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy)\r\nJackson County\nDonovan Joseph Itobi        \r\nJefferson County\nNathaniel Allen Starkey\r\nJefferson County\nThomas Bryce Swalm\r\nBerkeley County\nLogan Nathaniel Vance\r\nClay County\r\n\r\nU.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nElizabeth DuBois Kay (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)   \r\nKanawha County  \nU.S. Military Academy\nRobert Norman Gray Foglesong\r\nJefferson County\nAlecxander Marshall Gwynn (also nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy)\r\nJackson County\nZachary Guy Lowes\r\nLogan County\nChristopher Theodore Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)\r\nJefferson County\nKelly Margaret Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)\r\nJefferson County\nKaitlin Madison Nester\r\nKanawha County\nJordon Ray Nibert\r\nFayette County\nSophie Grace Talkington\r\nHarrison County\nJacob John Van Nostrand\r\nCabell County\nDillon Joseph Ziolkowski\r\nOhio County\nU.S. Naval Academy\nMorganne Berkeley Andrews       \r\n\r\nBerkeley County\nBlayne Lee Butler\r\nMason County\nVictoria Lynn Carson\r\nNicholas County\nConnor Scott Chapman\r\nCabell County\nIsabella Christine DiSaia\r\nOhio County\nOlivia Rose Esposito\r\nTaylor County\nElizabeth DuBois Kay (also nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)   \r\nKanawha County \nTrey Ryan Jones\r\nJackson County\nCharley Evelyn Longerbeam\r\nBerkeley County\nChristopher Theodore Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy)\r\nJefferson County\nKelly Margaret Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy)\r\nJefferson County\nThomas Richard Minor\r\nOhio County\nEthan Robert Proctor\r\nCabell County\nDaisy Elizabeth Reasbeck\r\nOhio County\nBrent Donald Robinson\r\nMonongalia County\nHarmon Randall Wamsley\r\nWebster County\nAbbigail Christine White\r\nJefferson County\nGrace Isabelle Zuniga\r\nJackson County\r\n\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-congratulates-sharon-rockefeller-for-national-medal-of-arts-award", "Manchin Congratulates Sharon Rockefeller For National Medal Of Arts Award", "2019-11-25", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 25, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Congratulates Sharon Rockefeller For National Medal Of Arts Award \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated Sharon Rockefeller, a renowned champion of the arts, a generous supporter of charity, a pioneer of new ideas and approaches in the field of public policy and former First Lady of West Virginia, on being awarded a 2019 National Medal of Arts. The National Medal of Arts is awarded by the President of the United States to individuals who are deserving of special recognition for their contribution to arts in the United States. \r\nI'd like to congratulate Sharon Rockefeller on being awarded a 2019 National Medal of Arts. It is great to see such an accomplished West Virginian recognized for her incredible work in the arts. From promoting the Public Broadcasting Service during her tenure as First Lady of West Virginia to serving as the Chairperson of the National Gallery of Art, Sharon has always been the best at anything she's championed. Sharon's accomplishments represent the dedication all West Virginians have towards bettering their communities and she makes every West Virginian proud. I am so proud to call Sharon and Jay my friends, and remain thankful for their dedicated service to our state and nation. said Senator Manchin. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2702", "McKinley, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Settlements Are Used to Address Opioid Crisis", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring the funds that states receive from opioid settlements are used to fight the epidemic and are focused towards treatment, prevention, education, and enforcement. \r\nThe Opioid Settlement Accountability Act (H.R.5242) would ensure funds from opioid related settlements are used to address the opioid crisis and are not being used as a piggy bank for other projects. Click here to read the full text of H.R. 5242.\r\nMany states used money they received from the tobacco settlements in the 1990's for transportation projects and balancing budgets instead of prevention efforts. Twenty years later, we are seeing settlements being reached with communities impacted by the opioid crisis,\" McKinley said. \"We must not repeat the same mistakes; these funds must be used to help address the crisis and not as a slush fund for other projects. Our legislation will serve as a guardrail, ensuring money from settlements related to the opioid crisis are used for treatment, prevention, education and enforcement.\r\nAs the opioids litigation settlements are determined, the federal government must assure Medicaid-related dollars are directed and allocated to explicitly fund efforts to curb this tragic crisis. This legislation would ensure accountability of the opioids settlement money recouped from pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors and protect the funding from being used for other matters, Kaptur said. In communities like those in Ohio and West Virginia, where the opioids crisis has destroyed so many lives, settlement funds must be allocated to include treatment and social support services that help prevent further opioid misuse and substance abuse.\r\nThe bill outlines that funds from these settlements be used for:\r\n \r\n    Treatment and wrap around support services for individuals suffering from opioid use disorder.\r\n    Education related to the dangers of opioid abuse.\r\n    Programs to help patients reduce or quit their use of opioids and educate our doctors and nurses about non-opioid pain management strategies.\r\n    Long-term recovery support services to help people find housing and jobs, reconnect with their families and communities, navigate the criminal justice system and avoid relapsing.\r\n    Support for our law enforcement and first responders who are on the front lines of this crisis on a daily basis.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2704", "Representatives David McKinley and Lori Trahan Statement on Status of Major League Baseball Negotiations", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Representatives David McKinley and Lori Trahan Statement on Status of Major League Baseball Negotiations \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        November 22, 2019\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and David McKinley (R-WV) released this statement in response to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments regarding the status of ongoing MLB and Minor League Baseball's (MiLB) Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) negotiations.We were disappointed by Commissioner Manfred's dismissive tone toward ongoing negotiations surrounding the future of Minor League Baseball. When we lead our bipartisan call with 104 of our colleagues expressing concern with the MLB's plans to eliminate as many as 42 affiliated teams, we did so on behalf of communities that stand to lose out on the deal  not as a public relations ploy. Minor League teams provide an enormous cultural and economic benefit to the communities they call home. Their abandonment by Major League Baseball would devastate them, their bond purchasers, and other stakeholders affected by the potential loss of theseteams. We believe it is appropriate that the MLB fully understands the real impact their plans could have on the communities we represent. Congress has long been a partner with the MLB in preserving and growing our national pastime, and we expect our concerns to be taken seriously as negotiations continue,said Representatives McKinley andTrahan.\r\n \r\nEarlier this week, Representatives Trahan and McKinleyled a bipartisan effortwith 104 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge the MLB to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams. Interest in this effort continues to grow. This follows recent reporting by the Boston Globe and others that the MLB's proposal would disband short-season leagues like the New York-Penn League, eliminating 42 affiliated teams in total and would shrink the number of affiliated minor league teams by 25 percent. 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