{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"WV\" and year = 2019 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["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://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.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://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://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://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://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://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.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://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://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://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://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.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.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.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.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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-applauds-wvu-and-virgin-hyperloop-one-meeting-to-discuss-building-their-certification-and-test-center-in-west-virginia", "Manchin Applauds WVU And Virgin Hyperloop One Meeting To Discuss Building Their Certification And Test Center In West Virginia", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Applauds WVU And Virgin Hyperloop One Meeting To Discuss Building Their Certification And Test Center In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the meeting between West Virginia University (WVU) and Virgin Hyperloop One on the prospect of building their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia. Last week, Senator Manchin sent a letter advocating for Virgin Hyperloop One to build their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia to Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, the parent organization of Virgin Hyperloop One.\r\nIt is great to see WVU and Virgin Hyperloop One meet about the possibility of Virgin Hyperloop One building their certification and test center in West Virginia. I believe that the relationship between West Virginia and Virgin Hyperloop One could be incredibly strong and that our great state has exactly what they're looking for in a location. I look forward to working with WVU and Virgin Hyperloop One to advocate for this partnership and will do whatever I can to make this a reality for West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\nWest Virginia University is excited to explore the opportunity to work with Hyperloop One, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said. It is only fitting that West Virginia University, as an R1 research university, and the state lend our expertise to Hyperloop One in developing a dynamic vision for transportation moving into the next frontier of connectivity.\r\nSenator Manchin's letter to Sir Richard Branson can be read here.\r\nSenator Manchin previously met with the leadership team of Virgin Hyperloop One on October 16th to discuss the possibility of building the center in West Virginia.Following that meeting, Virgin Hyperloop One released a request for proposals earlier this month to states, regional or local governments, and other organizations  including West Virginia  to create a certification and test center to establish regulatory standards for the new technology.Senator Manchin is a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, which will oversee the Department of Transportation's newly-formed Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council and is intended to support innovative transportation projects like hyperloop.\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-funding-for-telehealth-online-education", "Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Telehealth, Online Education", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Telehealth, Online Education \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 two grants totaling $437,436 to support telehealth and distance learning projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).\r\nRural communities like those across West Virginia have unique challenges when it comes to accessing education and healthcare services. We must do everything we can to make sure all West Virginians have the resources they need, Senator Manchin said. This funding will help West Virginia bridge that gap and provide quality education and healthcare services to even the most rural West Virginians through telehealth services. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that benefits our children and all West Virginians.\r\nWest Virginians, particularly those who live in our smaller communities, often find themselves far removed from critical services. This USDA grant money will address two issues exacerbated by that geographical isolation: education and access to medical services. I'm glad to see efforts to employ new technologies to correct these inequities for rural West Virginians, Senator Capito said.\r\nIndividual awards listed below: \r\n \r\n$231,436 - Salem University\r\n$206,000 - Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation\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    \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-49-million-for-rural-water-infrastructure", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $49 Million For Rural Water Infrastructure", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $49 Million For Rural Water Infrastructure \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 two loan and grant combinations totaling $49,299,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).\r\nInvesting in infrastructure is critical to maintaining a clean water supply for all of our residents, especially those who live in the rural areas of our state. These investments will help expand drinking water containment and wastewater treatment systems so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live. West Virginia needs billions of dollars in water infrastructure investment. These awards are just a drop in the bucket, but every bit counts. That's why, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that supports resources for communities across West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThese are big investments for big projects, Senator Capito said. The Lewisburg projects includes upgrades that will benefit more than 4700 residential and commercial users. The waterline projects in the Monumental Public Service District will replace short sidelines and install a new centrally located tank to better serve customers at higher elevations. I'm glad to see USDA recognizing the infrastructure needs of West Virginia.\r\nIndividual awards listed below: \r\n \r\n$33,848,000 (loan) + $3,684,000 (grant)  City of Lewisburg\r\n$6,642,000 (loan) + $5,139,000 (grant)  Monumental Public Service District\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    \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-52-million-for-rebuilding-of-herbert-hoover-high-school-which-was-damaged-by-the-2016-flood", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $52 Million For Rebuilding Of Herbert Hoover High School Which Was Damaged By The 2016 Flood", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $52 Million For Rebuilding Of Herbert Hoover High School Which Was Damaged By The 2016 Flood \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 $52,304,385.75 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to rebuild Herbert Hoover High School. Herbert Hoover High School was critically damaged by the 2016 floods that tore through West Virginia.\r\nI am thankful FEMA is finally giving West Virginia the funds we need to rebuild Herbert Hoover High School. After the terrible flooding that ravaged West Virginia and killed 23 people, we came together as a state and helped each other rebuild. It was incredible to see the strength of West Virginians and the compassion they held for each other. I have continually worked with both FEMA and the Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure school rebuilds across West Virginia remain a priority. This has included working collaboratively with FEMA Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, and local officials including Kanawha County Superintendent Dr. Ron Duerring. This funding will help the Elkview community feel whole again and will get our kids back into their school so that they have the best possible learning environment. I look forward to seeing the new Herbert Hoover High School and will continue to help the other schools in West Virginia receive their funding to rebuild and recover from the 2016 flood, said Senator Manchin.\r\nSince the flood in 2016, I've been working closely with FEMA Region III and local government and school officials to make sure we rebuild Herbert Hoover as quickly and efficiently as possible, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, I've worked to prioritize this project and facilitate better relations between federal and local stakeholders. With clean up and multiple environmental assessments to clear, the process has been painstaking, but today's news is the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so glad we've made it to this point, and I can't wait for construction of the new Herbert Hoover to get underway!\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-6-million-for-eastern-panhandle-transit-authority", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $6 Million for Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $6 Million for Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority \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 two grants totaling $6,080,000 for the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA) to assist in the financing of buses and their new busing headquarters. Funding is provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT).\r\nWith the growth EPTA is seeing, this funding is critical to ensuring they can serve their community's transportation needs, Senator Capito said. Whether it's getting to class or heading in to work, many use these buses every day. I'm proud to see this funding come to the Eastern Panhandle.\r\nI am glad to see that efforts to improve and develop our public transportation infrastructure across West Virginia are being supported by the DOT through this funding. This program addresses the public transportation challenges we face in West Virginia, and will create more economic development for our state. As a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to fight for funding that will improve access to public transportation in our state, said Senator Manchin.\r\nWe are thrilled to receive the award for Phase II of our EPTA Transit Center Project.With the continued growth of our agency along with increased ridership this project will enhance accessibility and mobility for our community. We are grateful for the support that we have received for the expansion of EPTA, said Elaine Bartoldson, Director of the Eastern Panhandle Authority.\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-congratulates-perfect-north-slopes-on-acquiring-timberline-resort", "Manchin Congratulates Perfect North Slopes On Acquiring Timberline Resort", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Congratulates Perfect North Slopes On Acquiring Timberline Resort \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) congratulated Perfect North Slopes Inc. on their successful bid to acquiring the Timberline Four Seasons Resort in Tucker County, West Virginia. The resort plans to reopen for the 2020-2021 ski season.\r\nI called CEO Chip Perfect to congratulate him and am thrilled to see that Perfect North Slopes has bought the Timberline Four Seasons Resort. I wish them good luck in the 2020 ski season, and offered my assistance with any federal issues that may arise, said Senator Manchin. Reopening the resort will allow West Virginians to continue to enjoy the long tradition of skiing in our beautiful mountains, and bring thousands of visitors to the region, boosting our economy and giving us new opportunities to showcase our Wild and Wonderful 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-sullivan-introduce-bill-to-address-veterans-burn-exposure", "Manchin, Sullivan Introduce Bill To Address Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Sullivan Introduce Bill To Address Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Dan Sullivan (R-AL), members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, today introducedS.2950, The Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Act of 2019, legislation which addresses a barrier currently preventing many Veterans from getting U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for illnesses and diseases related to exposure to burn pits. The act would recognize and concede their exposure during deployed service. Notably, the bill would not automatically grant benefits or health care to Veterans who served near a burn pit, nor would it create a presumption of service connection, like Agent Orange.\r\nWe've made a promise to the men and women who have bravely fought to defend our nation, often in harsh conditions, that when they return home we take care of them. West Virginians have seen first-hand how long it's taken for the Vietnam-era Veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals like Agent Orange to receive the care and benefits they deserve, and the toll it took on them and their families. I want to make sure that doesn't happen to this generation of Veterans. That's why my colleague Senator Sullivan and I introducedThe Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Actto make it easier for Veterans exposed to open-air burn pits in the Middle East and Afghanistan to apply for care and benefits. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue our commitment to the patriotic men and women in uniform and I thank them every day for their service,said Senator Manchin.\r\nWe owe it to the men and women of our Armed Forces to continue to work toward addressing the impacts many face after being exposed to burn pits while serving our country overseas, saidSenator Sullivan. The Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Actreaffirms our commitment to those in uniform and ensures we will not wait decades to tackle this issue head on. I was pleased to work with my colleague Senator Manchin on this legislation which is an important step in the right direction.\r\nFor years, we've known of the adverse health effects caused by burn pits, and in that time we've seen too many seriously ill veterans struggle to get help from the VA because they lacked the documentation to prove what everyone already knowsthat they were exposed to toxic chemicals released by burn pits while serving overseas, saidRandy Reese, Washington headquarters executive director of Disabled American Veterans. This bipartisan bill will help get rid of red tape and assist affected veterans seeking burn pit-related benefits. We are grateful to Senators Sullivan and Manchin for working with us to develop and introduce this critical legislation and for being committed champions for our nation's veterans.\r\nAs a Veteran who served in Iraq, as well as someone who has worked with Veterans for the past 15 years, it is crucial to me and all post 9/11 Veterans in West Virginia and our country that medical issues relating to burn pit exposure be recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The men and women who fought to protect our rights as Americans should be able to get the treatment and compensation they deserve as a result of these exposures. Veterans are dying from unique illnesses related to burn pit exposure, which is completely unacceptable. We need to pass this bill so we can prevent future Veterans from meeting the same fate, Jeremy Harrison, President of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle Veterans Council and Co-Founder of Helping Heroes\r\nTheVeterans Burn Pit Exposure Actwould:\r\n \r\nAcknowledge an information gap. Given the limited information that exists about exactly when and where burn pits were active, or the precise locations of individuals who served near them, it is unreasonable for a Veteran to prove they were exposed to specific toxins from specific burn pits on specific days.\r\n \r\n \r\nWork in acknowledgment of ongoing research being conducted by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.\r\n \r\n \r\nFormally recognize that Veterans who served near burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations were exposed to airborne hazards, toxins and particulate matters. This recognition and concession can potentially aid thousands of Veterans who otherwise do not have documentation of their exposure.\r\nNot automatically grant benefits or health care to Veterans who served near a burn pit. It also does not create a presumption of service connection, like Veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The decisions on presumption of service connection will require further scientific study and evidence, much of which is ongoing.Even with a concession of exposure, Veterans will still need to provide sufficient evidence of a link to a specific illness or disease in order to qualify for VA benefits.\r\n \r\nThe legislation is also supported by Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), including Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America.\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-welcomes-pocahontas-county-teacher-to-testify-at-senate-enr-hearing", "Manchin Welcomes Pocahontas County Teacher To Testify At Senate ENR Hearing", "2019-11-22", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Welcomes Pocahontas County Teacher To Testify At Senate ENR Hearing \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, welcomed Mr. Justin Dilley, science teacher at Pocahontas County High School, to testify before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the importance of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs to rural communities.\r\nI'd like to recognize Justin Dilley, Justin's from Pocahontas County. He's a high school science teacher in my home state of West Virginia. Thank you, Justin, for being here, and I understand Justin's students back in West Virginia, in Pocahontas County, are watching, are watching us live this morning. And I would like to say hello to all of them and remind them that they have a great teacher in you, Justin. I know they already know that, Ranking Member Manchin said. I happen to be married to a teacher myself, and I understand the work and sacrifices that all of you put into this joba labor of love. On behalf of me and my wife Gayle, I want to thank both you and your wife for your commitment and service to helping our next generation of West Virginians prepare to succeed in life.\r\nI can only speak today to my experiences in our county but I know our experiences are mirrored in counties across the country. Pocahontas County has a population of about 8,400 people and a land area of about 602,000 acres making it the third largest county of the 55 counties in West Virginia. It also gives us a population density of 8.9 people per square mile, the lowest in West Virginia. Of the 602,000 acres that make up Pocahontas County, almost two thirds of this is Monongahela National Forest. This is land that is not available for development and also that is not taxed, Mr. Dilley said.\r\nRanking Member Manchin questioned Mr. Dilley about proper use of SRS funding by West Virginia counties.\r\nRecently, some allegations were reported of some very serious abuses by county commissioners spending Secure Rural Schools funding in other parts of the county. I know Sen. Wyden has introduced a bill to require the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to conduct more rigorous oversight of counties' use of funds. So Mr. Dilley, I know that you take your role of ensuring proper use of these funds very seriously as well. Can you describe how Pocahontas County uses the funds it receives through the Secure Rural Schools program, Ranking Member Manchin asked.\r\nAbsolutely. Pocahontas County, of course  the way West Virginia works is we receive our SRS after the state gets it, we receive it. Many places use their PILT money differently than the SRS funds. And of course, we need these SRS funds. We put them towards things like maintenance to our aging buildings; transportation costs; personnel that the state may not be able to fund, so we have to find ways to fund these personnel; different programs for students  after-school activities, anything that they may need help with; different salaries for personnel that are not covered by the state but we have to have for special education requirements. All these things are what our SRS money is put toward. But a lot of these SRS funds, you know, these schools need them and depend on them. Our children are our future, and if you're going to re-establish and grow a rural community, you need to invest in your school systems. And that's what all the uses of SRS have been going to, Mr. Dilley said. \r\nSenator Manchin also announced his interest in expanding the SRS program to include coal communities who have been negatively impacted by the changing economy.\r\nI am examining whether there are ways in which we can expand the Secure Rural Schools program to cover other rural communities whose economies are similarly impacted by downturns in natural resource production, Ranking Member Manchin said. \r\nBrandon Dennison, Founder and CEO of Coalfield Development, has expressed his support for this proposal.\r\nThis is a creative approach to bringing much needed financial resources to our region. This revamped program would not just fund projects but would really be investments into the types of creative endeavors that could rebuild our regions' economies. Our workers have great skill sets that could benefit the entire country's economy for decades to come, Mr. Dennison said.\r\nThe hearing also featured witnesses from the U.S. Department of the Interior, USDA Forest Service and City and Borough of Wrangell.\r\nTo watch the hearing in full, please click here. \r\nTo read Mr. Dilley's testimony in full, please click here. \r\nTo watch Senator Manchin question Mr. Dilley, 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-votes-to-keep-government-open-demands-action-on-miners-fix-by-december-31st", "Manchin Votes To Keep Government Open, Demands Action On Miners Fix By December 31st", "2019-11-21", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 21, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Votes To Keep Government Open, Demands Action On Miners Fix By December 31st \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Although U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for a continuing resolution in order to keep the government open until December 20, he's disappointed the short-term spending bill did not include his amendment, the Bipartisan American Miners Act. If this legislation isn't passed by December 31, 1,000 miners will lose their healthcare.\r\nAlthough, I voted to pass this short-term spending bill, I'm disappointed it did not include the Bipartisan American Miners Act. If we don't pass this bill this year, 13,000 miners will lose their healthcare and 92,000 will see their pensions slashed. I will not let this happen. I will do everything I can to get this fix into the spending bill we'll need to pass on December 20. I won't allow hardworking miners and their families to lose the healthcare and pensions they have earned, they have paid for, and they deserve, Senator Manchin said.\r\nBefore the vote, Senator Manchin delivered remarks on the floor urging his colleagues to add the Bipartisan American Miners Act as an amendment. To watch his full remarks, click here.\r\nThe Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 will 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 permanently secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect healthcare benefits for 13,000 miners.\r\nThe Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 is also co-sponsored by Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rob Portman (R-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jack Reed (D-RI).\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-51st-anniversary-of-the-farmington-mine-disaster", "Manchin Statement On 51st Anniversary Of The Farmington Mine Disaster", "2019-11-20", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 20, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On 51st Anniversary Of The Farmington Mine Disaster \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement honoring the 78 miners who were killed in the Consolidation Coal Company's No. 9 Mine Tragedy 51 years ago in Farmington, West Virginia.\r\nToday we honor the 78 brave miners who were lost in the Consolidation Coal Company's No. 9 mine tragedy. It was November 1968 when Farmington No. 9 exploded. My uncle, neighbor and several high school classmates were in the mine at the time of the explosion. For days everyone I had ever known sat around the company store waiting for updates about the fate of our loved ones. The look on my mother's face when she found out her younger brother lost his life in that mine will stay with me forever.\r\nFifty-one years later, we continue to grieve, remember those we lost and pray for their families. I have always said that even one life lost while on the job is one too many. It is simply not acceptable to me that any of our miners fail to return home to family and loved ones at the end of a shift. Since my time as Governor, I have been dedicated to improving safety conditions in our mines, so that tragedies like these and others, never happen again. I hope today that every West Virginian will remember the 78 miners that died that day and pray for their families.\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-committee-passes-bills-to-permanently-fund-lwcf-and-address-national-parks-backlog", "Manchin Committee Passes Bills To Permanently Fund LWCF And Address National Parks Backlog", "2019-11-19", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 19, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Committee Passes Bills To Permanently Fund LWCF And Address National Parks Backlog \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, DC  Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider pending legislation. The committee reported out 15 energy and lands bills on a largely bipartisan basis. Among these was Senator Manchin's (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at its fully authorized level of $900 million annually. The Committee also passed the Restore Our Parks Act, which would provide over $6.5 billion in mandatory funding over five years to address the critical maintenance backlog in our National Parks.\r\nI am tremendously proud of the bipartisan work we conducted today on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. We passed permanent, mandatory funding for the LWCF so that we can continue to invest in our public lands at both the state and federal level. We also passed legislation that would begin addressing the National Park Service backlog of deferred maintenance projects. The infrastructure projects that will be funded through this bill are critical to protecting many of our national treasures, and like the LWCF funding, will provide a significant benefit to the outdoor recreation economy, Ranking Member Manchin said.\r\nBelow is the full list of legislation passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. \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\nTo watch Ranking Member Manchin's opening statement click here. \r\nTo watch the business meeting in full 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-statement-on-mlb-proposal-to-eliminate-minor-league-teams-in-west-virginia", "Manchin Statement On MLB Proposal To Eliminate Minor League Teams In West Virginia", "2019-11-19", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 19, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On MLB Proposal To Eliminate Minor League Teams In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) made the following statement on the Major League Baseball (MLB) proposal to restructure the minor leagues, eliminating minor league teams in West Virginia.\r\nI will do everything I can to protect minor league baseball in West Virginia because many of these teams have been pillars of the community for decades. I'm contacting everyone I know in the MLB to ask them to consider the consequences of scrapping our local teams. Our national pastime has a rich history in West Virginia, and for generations, minor league baseball has brought our communities together and introduced countless youth to the sport. They need to understand the negative economic impact that this will have on our communities and that West Virginians have a true love for the game, 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-applauds-groundbreaking-of-facebooks-fiber-project-in-west-virginia", "Manchin Applauds Groundbreaking Of Facebook's Fiber Project In West Virginia", "2019-11-18", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Applauds Groundbreaking Of Facebook's Fiber Project In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the groundbreaking of Facebook's project to lay 275 miles of fiber through West Virginia to connect the Facebook data centers in Ohio and Virginia. The project will construct 275 miles of fiber through West Virginia between Ashburn, VA and Columbus, OH. The state will gain more access to broadband internet while providing Facebook access to the rights-of-way in the state.\r\nThe groundbreaking of Facebook's project to install fiber in West Virginia is one way for West Virginians to connect our communities. While I am disappointed that Facebook did not choose West Virginia as a site for one of their new data centers, I've continued to meet with Facebook about the issues we face in rural America, like access to the reliable broadband all West Virginians deserve and the sale of illegal drugs like opioids on Facebook's platforms. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I have advocated for West Virginia to receive more funding for broadband so that we can build on recent investments by the tech industry in the state.Over the past several years, technology companies have begun to realize the importance of investing in West Virginia, which is why I recently convened a meeting between Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Tim Thomas and tech companies in the state to underscore this growing sector of the state's economy. I look forward to seeing more jobs and investments from companies into our great state and will continue to work to bring them to West Virginia, 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-collins-applaud-passage-of-resolution-to-dedicate-november-as-national-homeless-children-and-youth-awareness-month", "Manchin, Collins Applaud Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month", "2019-11-15", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 15, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Collins Applaud Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today applauded the passage of their resolution, S. Res 423, to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously.\r\nIn West Virginia there are more than 10,500 homeless students and across the nation there were 1.3 million homeless children and youth in the 2016-2017 school year. This is an unfortunate and unacceptable situation we are facing as a state and nation. This resolution highlights the issue of child and youth homelessness and supports the efforts of businesses, organizations, educators and volunteers that are dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and youth. I am proud to have worked with my colleague Senator Collins and our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass this resolution and look forward to working together in the future to continue to address this issue, said Senator Manchin.\r\nSchool is challenging enough without students having to worry about where they will sleep each night. Without the proper support, these young people are at risk of dropping out of school and are in greater danger of exploitation. We must make sure our nation's homeless youth have the same opportunity to succeed as other youth, said Senator Collins.This bipartisan resolution recognizes the hard work being done by businesses, organizations, schools, and volunteers to prevent youth homelessness.\r\nTo view the resolution, click here.\r\nThe Senators' resolution is also cosponsored by Senators Cantwell (D-WA), Young (R-IN), Booker (D-NJ), Lankford (R-OK), Hirono (D-HI), Hassan (D-NH), Feinstein (D-CA), Coons (D-DE), Blumenthal (D-CT), Peters (D-MI), Reed (D-RI).\r\nThe following organizations have supported Senator Manchin's resolution: SchoolHouse Connection, First Focus Campaign for Children, Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), School Superintendents Association (AASA), National Education Association (NEA), School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National PTA, National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Head Start Association, Zero to Three, National Network for Youth (NN4Youth), True Colors United, Family Promise, American Federation of Teachers, Covenant House International, National Association of School Psychologists, A Way Home America, School Social Work Association of America, National Low Income Housing Coalition, Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign, and National Alliance to End Homelessness, Youth Collaboratory.\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-speaks-at-west-virginia-broadcasters-association-meeting-with-fcc-chairman-pai-on-rural-broadband-coverage", "Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Broadcasters Association Meeting With FCC Chairman Pai On Rural Broadband Coverage", "2019-11-15", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 15, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Broadcasters Association Meeting With FCC Chairman Pai On Rural Broadband Coverage \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai today attended a meeting with the West Virginia Broadcasters Association to discuss broadband coverage in West Virginia.\r\nIn 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the rural electrification program to bring electricity to communities across America. In 2019, the fight to bring reliable broadband to rural communities across the nation is just as important. Without access to the internet, citizens can't learn, apply for jobs, run businesses, or give back to their communities. The sad fact is that many places in West Virginia simply do not have access to reliable broadband and the lack of access affects West Virginians every day. Thank you to the West Virginia Broadcasters Association for inviting Chairman Pai to join us in West Virginia and to FCC Chairman Pai for joining us today, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThe meeting gave Senator Manchin the opportunity to discuss West Virginia's need for reliable broadband access, and highlight the importance of conducting speed tests in order to create accurate coverage maps that determine how much federal broadband funding West Virginia receives. Senator Manchin also stressed that rural areas should not be left behind in the deployment of new technologies like 5G.\r\nSince July, Senator Manchin has sent 106 speed test letters submitted by constituents from across West Virginia to FCC Chairman Pai to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps. Until 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-capito-announce-hud-funding-for-marion-county", "Manchin, Capito Announce HUD Funding For Marion County", "2019-11-14", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 14, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce HUD Funding For Marion 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 a grant totaling $132,152 to support the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority (FMHA). Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).\r\nEveryone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have a roof over their head. Access to affordable housing helps individuals to get back on their feet and gives them a hand up, not a hand out so they have the opportunity to contribute to their communities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I am proud that West Virginia is receiving this funding, and I will continue to fight to ensure that everyone has a roof over their head and a place to sleep, said Senator Manchin.\r\nMy staff and I are very excited to hear of the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority's successful bid for additional Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers to help disabled community members find affordable housing, Senator Capito said. I'm glad that my office was able to work alongside the FMHA to ensure eligibility and secure these critical tools. This is a great example of how the expertise we build here in Washington benefits West Virginians at the local level.\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-advocates-for-passage-of-resolution-to-dedicate-november-as-national-homeless-children-and-youth-awareness-month", "Manchin Advocates For Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month", "2019-11-13", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 13, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Advocates For Passage Of Resolution To Dedicate November As National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke on the Senate Floor on his resolution to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.\r\nIn West Virginia there are more than 10,500 homeless children and youth. This is an unfortunate and unacceptable situation we are facing as a state and nation. I always say that there are five promises we as adults should make to every child; they should have unconditional love from a caring adult, a safe place to call home, a healthy start and nutritious diet, be taught a livable skill, and should grow into a loving, caring adult and give back to society. We must do better to ensure that these five promises are being kept, said Senator Manchin.\r\nWe must keep our promise to these children who deserve a roof over their heads and a stable place to sleep. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass my resolution to dedicate November as Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to raise awareness and ensure that these children have what they need to become productive members of society who are caring, loving adults who give back.\r\nTo view Senator Manchin's floor remarks, click here.\r\nTo view the resolution, click here.\r\nSenator Manchin's resolution is also cosponsored by Senators Collins (R-ME), Cantwell (D-WA), Young (R-IN), Booker (D-NJ), Lankford (R-OK), Hirono (D-HI), Hassan (D-NH), Feinstein (D-CA), Coons (D-DE), Blumenthal (D-CT), Peters (D-MI), Reed (D-RI).\r\nThe following organizations have supported Senator Manchin's resolution: SchoolHouse Connection, First Focus Campaign for Children, Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), School Superintendents Association (AASA), National Education Association (NEA), School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National PTA, National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Head Start Association, Zero to Three, National Network for Youth (NN4Youth), True Colors United, Family Promise, American Federation of Teachers, Covenant House International, National Association of School Psychologists, A Way Home America, School Social Work Association of America, National Low Income Housing Coalition, Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign, and National Alliance to End Homelessness, Youth Collaboratory.\r\nSenator Manchin's recent op-ed on children and youth homelessness can be read 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-sends-letter-to-richard-branson-advocating-for-virgin-one-to-build-certification-and-test-center-in-west-virginia", "Manchin Sends Letter To Richard Branson Advocating For Virgin One To Build Certification And Test Center In West Virginia", "2019-11-13", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 13, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Sends Letter To Richard Branson Advocating For Virgin One To Build Certification And Test Center In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter advocating for Virgin Hyperloop One to build their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia to Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, the parent organization of Virgin Hyperloop One. Senator Manchin previously met with the leadership team of Virgin Hyperloop One on October 16th to discuss the possibility of building the center in West Virginia.Following that meeting, Virgin Hyperloop One released a request for proposals earlier this month to states, regional or local governments, and other organizations  including West Virginia  to create a certification and test center to establish regulatory standards for the new technology.Senator Manchin is a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, which will oversee the Department of Transportation's newly-formed Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council and is intended to support innovative transportation projects like hyperloop.\r\nThe letter said in part, I recently met with your team from Virgin Hyperloop One that is working to build the certification center and test facility for your company's hyperloop technology in the United States. I came away from the meeting convinced that this is a giant leap forward into the future of transportation, an engine that will change the way we travel and transform the national landscape. I am just as convinced that my state of West Virginia is the partner you are seeking to make this a reality. You have set forth an aggressive schedule for construction of the test site and certification, and I strongly believe that West Virginia can move Virgin Hyperloop One through complete testing to full operational capability more efficiently than anywhere else.\r\n\r\nThe letter can be read below or in full here:\r\nDear Sir Richard,\r\nI recently met with your team from Virgin Hyperloop One that is working to build the certification center and test facility for your company's hyperloop technology in the United States. I came away from the meeting convinced that this is a giant leap forward into the future of transportation, an engine that will change the way we travel and transform the national landscape. I am just as convinced that my state of West Virginia is the partner you are seeking to make this a reality.\r\nYou have set forth an aggressive schedule for construction of the test site and certification, and I strongly believe that West Virginia can move Virgin Hyperloop One through complete testing to full operational capability more efficiently than anywhere else. Our state has a track record of partnering with companies long after the initial investment to ensure that they not only grow but thrive. West Virginia has built a relationship with innovative countries like Japan and welcomed companies with a new vision for the future of transportation like Toyota and Hino Motors. Since arriving, they have grown from a handful of employees to thousands today, bringing in billions in investment over that time. More recently, Procter & Gamble has invested more than $1 billion to build its flagship manufacturing facility in the state.\r\nThese companies recognize West Virginia's location at the midpoint of the Eastern Seaboard. Within 500 miles of 50% of the U.S. population, West Virginia has convenient access to major population centers such as DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Columbus, and Cincinnati, as well as major interstates like I-79, I-81, I-70, and I-64. Federal facilities such as the NASA IV&V Center, FBI CJIS Division, and NOAA Environmental Security Computing Center; aerospace manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, and Boeing; and tech companies like IBM, Leidos, and Infor have all taken advantage of West Virginia's central location and low workforce and overhead costs to save money while creating a sophisticated workforce from world-class researchers to experienced manufacturing professionals. Finally, as the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, I can say unequivocally that our state is gifted with abundant, affordable, and reliable energy that is critical for the hyperloop to function. More than that, we have a strong energy workforce driven by excellent universities such as West Virginia University and Marshall University, as well as the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown. With their great work and forward thinking, West Virginia is ready to be on the cutting edge of innovation and advanced manufacturing.\r\nI firmly believe that West Virginians will work harder than anyone else to ensure your technology for the future transportation system of America thrives. I won't shy away from the problems that Appalachia faces today, which are similar to many areas in your native U.K. But these problems can be overcome, and I believe that the right kind of vision  one between Hyperloop One and the leaders of our state  can bring growth and prosperity. West Virginia helped build America once before, and with this technology, it could do so again.\r\nAs the Senior Senator for West Virginia, I am committed to working with you to make that a reality. That's why I would like to invite you and your leadership team to visit our state and see just how ready it is to partner with Virgin Hyperloop One. I can't wait to show you just what my state can offer.\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-more-than-100-speed-tests-to-fcc-chairman-to-highlight-broadband-coverage-map-issues", "Manchin Sends More Than 100 Speed Tests To FCC Chairman To Highlight Broadband Coverage Map Issues", "2019-11-12", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 12, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Sends More Than 100 Speed Tests To FCC Chairman To Highlight Broadband Coverage Map Issues \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), has sent more than 100 speed test letters submitted by constituents from across West Virginia to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), since July to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps and support the need for the formation of a public feedback system to better assess broadband coverage across rural states like West Virginia. These speed test results are from 28 counties across West Virginia.\r\nIn 1935 FDR created the rural electrification program to bring electricity to communities across America. In present day, the fight to bring reliable broadband to rural communities across the nation is as important. Without access to the internet, citizens can't learn, apply for jobs, or become members of society who can give back to their communities. We must ensure that rural communities like those in West Virginia have access to reliable broadband, which is why I have sent 106 letters and counting to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai since July to highlight this major issue in our state. I hope that this flood of letters to his office will show Chairman Pai the importance of correct coverage maps so that all Americans can have access to reliable broadband. I challenge West Virginians to send me your speed test results from across the state so we can continue to show the FCC the actual broadband speeds available on the ground in West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThe 106 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-capito-announce-more-than-7-million-in-eda-grants-", "MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $7 MILLION IN EDA GRANTS", "2019-11-11", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 11, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $7 MILLION IN EDA GRANTS  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCharleston, WV  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a series of economic development grants totaling $7,049,375 for eight projects throughout the state. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Administration (EDA).\r\nI am glad to see that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is supporting West Virginia by investing in our regional economies and infrastructure which is essential to creating good paying jobs, boosting economic development and improving the lives of all residents and businesses across West Virginia. I truly believe West Virginians are the most dedicated and hardworking individuals and through these investments that create jobs, our people will be able to prove it. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding that strengthens and diversifies our economy, and supports West Virginians and their goals, said Senator Manchin.\r\nWhen I was first elected to the Senate, I noticed West Virginia really wasn't getting enough economic development funding from the EDA, Senator Capito said. After speaking with EDA leadership directly and securing a commitment from the EDA to reprioritize rural communities often lacking access to capital, today West Virginia is finally getting its fair share to build an ecosystem for entrepreneurship where small businesses and communities can thrive. I was glad to host Assistant Secretary Fleming today in West Virginia to announce these grants, which will provide much-needed support to projects in every corner of our state.\r\nIndividual awards and details are listed below:\r\n \r\nThe city of Philippi will receive $2 million to extend exiting sewer infrastructure approximately three miles along U.S. Routes 119/250 to serve the Arch Coal Sentinel/Leer South mine. The grant, to be matched with $500,000 in local funds, is expected to help create 150 jobs, retain 450 jobs, and spur $360 million in private investment. The new state-of-the art long-wall mining operation will directly support the growing domestic steel production sector in addition to expanding exporting to meet the global need in the coking and thermal industry markets. The project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by Region 7 Planning and Development Council.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Pocahontas Public Service District in Bartow will receive $1.5 million to make sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements needed to help the county's largest manufacturer, Inter-State Hardwoods, expand into a new 50,000 square-foot facility. The improved sewer infrastructure will also serve approximately six additional businesses. The grant, to be matched with $900,000 in state funds and $600,000 in other federal funding, is expected to help create 60 jobs, retain 153 jobs and spur $3.5 million in private investment. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Region 4 Planning and Development Council (PDC). EDA funds the Region 4 PDC to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe town of Capon Bridge will receive $1.2 million to support the growth of the manufacturing sector by provide sewer infrastructure to serve the Capon Bridge Business and Technology Park. The grant, to be matched with $1 million in state funds and $300,500 in local funds, is expected to help create 43 jobs, retain 23 jobs, and generate $2.6 million in private investment. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Region 8 PDC.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Putnam Public Service District in Scott Depot will receive $860,000 to make sewer service improvements needed to support a state-of-the-art service and parts center for high-end commercial and vocational trucks. The grant, to be matched with $215,000 in local funds, is expected to help create 20 jobs, retain 20 jobs, and generate $5 million in private investment. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Regional Intergovernmental Council.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Business Development Corporation (BDC) of the Northern Panhandle in Weirton will receive $750,000 to purchase the equipment for 20 welding booths that will enable the BDC and West Virginia Community Technical College to provide an industry-supported 20-week welding training program to assist the region with filling a critical employment shortage. The grant, to be matched with $590,000 in state funding, is expected to help create 208 jobs and generate $8.3 million in private investment. This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Brooke-Hancock Planning and Development Council.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe West Virginia Coalition for Technology Based Economic Development in South Charleston will receive $500,000 to help launch the TechWrx West Virginia entrepreneurial development initiative, which will provide an entrepreneur development and assessment tool, stage entrepreneurial expos that will benefit 40 counties, and provide enhanced commercialization opportunities for regional entrepreneurs. The project also includes Opportunity Zone training for entrepreneurs and startups. The grant, to be matched with $125,000 in state funds, is expected to help create 25 jobs, retain 50 jobs, and generate $2 million in private investment.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council in Martinsburg will receive $150,000 to design and engineer roadway and other infrastructure improvements needed to open 526 acres of land to manufacturing and commercial entities while also accommodating the expansion plans of the local community college. The grant will be matched with $150,000 in local funds.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nMarshall University Research Corporation in Huntington will receive $57,375 to enable the Robert C. Byrd Institute to complete a regional workforce analysis for 23 counties in central and southern West Virginia. The analysis will specifically focus on the diversification of the economy that has declined as a result of the downturn in the coal industry. The grant, to be matched with $57,375 in local funds, is expected to generate $54,875 in private investment through Appalachian Power's commitment to the project.\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    \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-presents-awards-to-family-of-wwii-veteran-joseph-guio", "MANCHIN PRESENTS AWARDS TO FAMILY OF WWII VETERAN JOSEPH GUIO", "2019-11-11", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 11, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN PRESENTS AWARDS TO FAMILY OF WWII VETERAN JOSEPH GUIO \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a Veterans Day celebration at the American Legion Post in Follansbee today. The event honored World War II Veteran Joseph Guio posthumously for his heroic actions during the sinking of the USS Monoghan during World War II. Senator Manchin awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, as well as a citation signed by the Secretary of the Navy and a combat ribbon to the family of Mr. Guio.\r\nIt is my distinct honor to join our West Virginia Veterans in celebrating Veterans Day with this special presentation for Joseph Guio, Senator Manchin said. I am honored to join each of you in recognizing Joseph Guio as his family is presented with his long-overdue service medals. Joseph's service speaks for itself.Helping his family secure these awards is truly an honor and it is because of brave Service Members like Joseph that we remain a safe, strong and secure nation.\r\nJoseph Guio worked at Weirton Steel, where all the employees had deferments because it was essential to the war effort. He enlisted at the age of 25. Guio was a member of the USS Monaghan, and he participated in nine combat Naval Operations. But, he ultimately lost his life when his destroyer, the USS Monaghan sailed directly into Typhoon Cobra and sank. Over 700 lives were lost in the Typhoon and only six survived from the USS Monaghan. Guio helped those six men survive.\r\nPhotos from the presentation 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-usda-funding-for-rural-development", "Manchin, Capito Announce USDA Funding For Rural Development", "2019-11-08", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 08, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce USDA Funding For Rural Development \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 two grants to support rural development in West Virginia. One grant will support Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, while the other will be used for the implementation of an ATV trail on the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).\r\nWest Virginians are some of the hardest working people around, especially those in rural communities across our state. With these investments, West Virginians will have the opportunity to show that and this funding will also help create new jobs and better prepare West Virginians to get back to work. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to bring opportunities to our communities to improve the lives of all West Virginians, said Senator Manchin.\r\nIt's always rewarding when funding comes together for worthwhile projects in West Virginia, and that's especially true for these grants, which will bolster development in our rural counties, Senator Capito said. I'm pleased that efforts to expand the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system and support Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College will have the benefit of federal investments, and I look forward to the positive impacts in store for these deserving communities.\r\nIndividual awards listed below: \r\n \r\n$50,000 - Region Four Planning and Development Council\r\n$48,325 - Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College\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/wv-delegation-urges-president-trump-to-designate-state-funeral-for-last-surviving-medal-of-honor-recipient", "WV Delegation Urges President Trump To Designate State Funeral For Last Surviving Medal Of Honor Recipient", "2019-11-08", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 08, 2019\n\t\t\t WV Delegation Urges President Trump To Designate State Funeral For Last Surviving Medal Of Honor Recipient \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Carol Miller (WV-3), wrote a letter to President Trump to urge him to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient.\r\nThe letter said in part, Our West Virginia congressional delegation has been united in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that calls for this momentous event, however the President of the United States has the sole authority to designate a state funeral. We believe that a single state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II would bring our country together like never before to honor the Greatest Generation and all the 16 million men and women who served from 1941 to 1945.\r\nRead full letter below or click here:\r\nDear President Trump,\r\nWe are honored to write to you on behalf of all generations of patriotic West Virginia Veterans to request a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Our West Virginia congressional delegation has been united in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that calls for this momentous event, however the President of the United States has the sole authority to designate a state funeral. We believe that a single state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II would bring our country together like never before to honor the Greatest Generation and all the 16 million men and women who served from 1941 to 1945.\r\nAs you are well aware, Medals of Honor were awarded to 472 World War II Service Men and Women. Only two of those recipients are alive today, following the passing of Francis S. Currey last month. Charles H. Coolidge and West Virginia's own Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, are the last remaining Medal of Honor recipients. These brave individuals embody the sacrifice of the World War II era. Their stories of service during and after the military have inspired future generations to serve our Country. This may be our last chance to show our respect and gratitude to the Greatest Generation with our nation's highest honor.\r\nWhen visitors come to West Virginia, we jump at the chance to tell them we are home to some of the most patriotic and hardworking people in the nation. We have always done the heavy lifting and never complained. We are so deeply proud of what West Virginians have achieved and what they will continue to accomplish for the cause of freedom.\r\nWoody Williams' act of storming four enemy pillboxes under tremendous fire, and continuing to fight through the entire five week long campaign on Iwo Jima earned him the Medal of Honor. It is these displays of bravery and fortitude that we feel our nation should be reminded of. The Greatest Generation represents the very best of West Virginia and America. For this reason, we can think of no greater tribute than to honor the last of our national heroes of this generation with a state funeral.\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/icymi-manchin-demands-accountability-in-veterans-affairs-committee-hearing", "ICYMI: Manchin Demands Accountability In Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing", "2019-11-07", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 07, 2019\n\t\t\t ICYMI: Manchin Demands Accountability In Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington D.C.  During a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) called for accountability in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, his frustration with the ongoing criminal investigations into the Clarksburg and Beckley VA Medical Centers.\r\nTo watch his remarks, click here.\r\nBelow is a timeline of Senator Manchin's efforts to get answers for these families.\r\n \r\nOn Thursday, July 5th, 2018 Senator Manchin's office was notified by the VA Inspector General that at least nine in-patients Veterans at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center had been diagnosed with significant hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) of unclear cause over the past 9 months, and that they had opened a medical and criminal investigation into the matter.\r\nOn Wednesday, July 10th, 2018 Senator Manchin sent a letter to then-Acting Secretary of the VA Peter O'Rourke expressing serious concerns about the unexplained episodes of hypoglycemia at the Clarksburg VA. He also clearly stated that he expected VA leadership at every level to cooperate fully with the IG investigation.\r\nIn August, retired Army Sergeant Felix McDermott's autopsy report was made public and revealed that the suspicious cases of hypoglycemia in 2018 were likely homicide \r\nSenator Manchin called on IG and FBI to finish the investigation as soon as possible and met with IG Missal and Attorney General Barr.\r\nHe visited the Clarksburg VA and met with Director Snider and staff demanding answers while informing public through press conference at Clarksburg VA.\r\nSenator Manchin's office has been working with potential victims' families, taking their information and getting authorization forms and then sharing that with VA OIG so they can properly communicate with these families.\r\nHe wrote a letter to his colleagues in the Senate and publicly called on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to conduct an investigation and hearings.\r\nHis staff sent RFI to OIG and FBI asking for the resources required to complete investigation within 30 days. OIG responded that they have all the resources they need.\r\nOn 23 and 24 September Senator Manchin's staff met with VA and VA OIG for a briefing on policies and procedures that impacted the Clarksburg case\r\nOn 25 September during Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing, he called again on SVAC to continue investigation and get to bottom of what happened\r\nOn 25 September, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of WV, Bill Powell, asked Senator Manchin to delay any Senate investigation until the criminal investigation is complete so as not to interfere with the ongoing investigation\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-more-than-300k-for-community-development-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K For Community Development In West Virginia", "2019-11-07", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 07, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $300K For Community 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 U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $313,000 for the City of Beckley from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families.\r\nAccess to affordable housing gives a hand up not a hand out to West Virginians trying to get back on their feet and gives them the support they need to contribute to their communities. I have always said that nobody knows what a community needs better than its people. That's why I'm glad Beckley is directly receiving this funding and that they will get to determine how best to use these funds. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I'm proud to support CDBG funding and I'm happy this funding is going to Beckley, said Senator Manchin.\r\nI've been a strong advocate for the CDBG program because of the flexibility it provides recipients to meet community challenges, Senator Capito said. I'm pleased to see Beckley receive this funding, which will enable the city to address unmet needs that are important to the community.\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/11/06/2019/manchin-announces-service-academy-nominations", "Manchin Announces Service Academy Nominations", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces Service Academy Nominations \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today that he will nominate 40 West Virginia students from 16 counties to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.\r\nWest Virginia has built a reputation of service and sacrifice, and I truly believe we are the most patriotic state in the nation, Senator Manchin said. I am honored to recommend these bright young men and women who feel a calling to serve our country. Our service academies will develop these young men and women to become our next generation of military leaders. Today, I join all West Virginians in congratulating these hardworking and committed students for their nominations.This year, I had a record number of applicants competing for 40 nominations.This shows that our youth want to serve their country, and we should all be proud that the next generation is stepping forward to serve.\r\nThe students are from the following counties: Berkeley, Cabell, Fayette, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Kanawha, Logan, Marion, Mason, Monongalia, Ohio, Putnam, Raleigh, Webster and Wood.\r\nSenator Manchin is nominating the following students to the service academies. Final admission is determined by the respective academy.\r\nMilitary Academy at West Point\r\n \r\nNazar Abbas (Point Pleasant High School)\r\nConnor Chapman (Cabell Midland High School)\r\nKellie Fisher (Fairmont Senior High School)\r\nDonovan Itobi (Washington High School)\r\nCharley Longerbeam (Musselman High School)\r\nZachary Lowes (Logan High School)\r\nJohn Rush (Notre Dame High School)\r\nHarmon Wamsley (Webster High School)\r\nDillon Ziolkowski (Wheeling)\r\nGrace Zuniga (Ripley High School)        \r\n \r\nNaval Academy\r\n \r\nMorganne Andrews (Martinsburg High School)\r\nRobert Foglesong (Jefferson High School)\r\nElizabeth Kay (Charleston Catholic High School)\r\nChris Martineau (Home School, Martinsburg)\r\nKelly Martineau (Home School, Martinsburg)\r\nThomas Minor (Wheeling Central Catholic School) \r\nJacob Van Nostrand (Cabell Midland High School)\r\nDaisy Reasbeck (Wheeling Park High School)\r\nAbbigail White (Jefferson High School)\r\nCarson Winkie (Bridgeport High School)       \r\n \r\nAir Force Academy\r\n \r\nJohn Martin Best (Parkersburg High School)\r\nNicholas Brumage (George Washington High School)\r\nIsabella Disaia (Wheeling Park High School)\r\nColton Dudley (Davisville)\r\nOlivia Esposito (Fairmont Senior High School)\r\nAlecxander Gywnn(Ravenswood High School)\r\nKaitlin Nester (Charleston Catholic High School)\r\nNathan Neville (Hurricane High School)\r\nNathan Starkey (Jefferson High School) \r\nThomas Swalm (Hedgesville High School)       \r\n \r\nMerchant Marine Academy\r\n \r\nBlayne Butler (Point Pleasant High School)\r\nVictoria Carson (Home School, Summersville)\r\nCory Daly (Jefferson High School)\r\nNathan Goldcamp (Morgantown High School)\r\nTrey Jones (Ripley High School)\r\nBryce Morris (Martinsburg High School)\r\nJordon Nibert (Fayetteville High School)\r\nEthan Proctor (Huntington High School) \r\nBrent Robinson (Notre Dame High School)\r\nJarrett Schleicher (Fairmont Senior High School) \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-announces-20-million-for-i-64-widening-project-in-west-virginia", "Manchin Announces $20 Million For I-64 Widening Project In West Virginia", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces $20 Million For I-64 Widening Project In West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that West Virginia will receive $20 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program for the I-64 widening project from St. Albans to Nitro. This project will increase system capacity on I-64, improve interchange traffic operations, enhance safety and facilitate economic growth in accordance with regional and local land use planning. \r\nAs a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I've made it my priority to ensure that rural areas like West Virginia are eligible for BUILD Grant funding so we can make necessary investments in infrastructure to spur economic development.I have worked with the DOT for years and spoke to Secretary Chao last week to advocate for more equal funding between rural and urban areas.I also sent a letter to DOT in July of this year advocating for this BUILD Grant. Last year was the first time since 2014 that we received a BUILD Grant, and today I am proud to announce another $20 million from DOT to widen I-64 to address the rural transportation challenges we face in West Virginia. This project will also expand tourism and create more economic development for our state by connecting our two most populous cities, creating a corridor of growth along I-64. I look forward to continuing to work with DOT Secretary Chao in the future for programs that benefit West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\nTo view Senator Manchin's letter to Secretary Chao 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-mcconnell-and-capito-introduce-the-bipartisan-american-miners-act-to-secure-pensions-and-healthcare", "Manchin, McConnell, And Capito Introduce The Bipartisan American Miners Act To Secure Pensions And Healthcare", "2019-11-06", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 06, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, McConnell, And Capito Introduce The Bipartisan American Miners Act To Secure Pensions And Healthcare \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced theBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019,legislation to secure our nation's retired miners pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, and ensuring that the miners who are at risk due to 2018 and 2019 coal company bankruptcies will not lose their healthcare.\r\nYear after year, our coal miners risked their lives to bring America the energy needed to become the world leader we are today. Our coal miners made a commitment to our country, and now it is our turn to uphold the commitment we made to them in 1946 by securing their hard-earned pensions and healthcare. This is not a solution that can be held off any longer and we must act now, which is why I am proud to introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 with my colleagues today to secure our commitment to our miners by protecting their pensions and healthcare. I look forward to passing this legislation with all of my colleagues in the near future and getting this to the President's desk, said Senator Manchin.\r\nUnfortunately, eight years of regulatory assault on coal country can't be undone overnight. Earlier this week, I personally raised with President Trump the importance of protecting these coal miners' pensions and health retirement benefits, and I am committed to continuing to work with him and my colleagues in Congress towards a solution. The startling number of orphaned miners in the drastically underfunded pension plan presents an urgent crisis for entire communities of miners, retirees, and their families. To help our miners and their families, including those in Kentucky, Senators Manchin, Capito, and I proudly introduced our bill today to help solve this looming pension crises, said Senator McConnell.\r\nFor the thousands of West Virginia miners depending on these pensions and health care plans, this bipartisan fix is the answer, Senator Capito said. This is a permanent remedy for the pension and health care dilemma miners across Appalachia have unfairly had to face. I've been working in the Senate with Leader McConnell and Senator Manchin on this issue for years, and I'm so glad to see us come to this solution today. Our miners worked for these pensions, and I'm proud to be able to deliver what they've earned.\r\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 healthcare benefits for 13,000 miners.\r\nThe Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 is also co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Doug Jones (D-AL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).\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-227k-to-address-infectious-disease-consequences-of-the-opioid-crisis", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $227K To Address Infectious Disease Consequences Of The Opioid Crisis", "2019-11-05", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 05, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $227K To Address Infectious Disease Consequences Of The Opioid Crisis \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 $227,381 in funding through the Health and Human Resources (HHS) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Funding will be used to address infectious disease consequences of the opioid crisis, such as HIV or Hepatitis, in West Virginia through increased testing and linkage to care.\r\nWest Virginia has been hit the hardest by the opioid epidemic and the effects of this crisis are seen in every county, community, and family across our state. I have always been a supporter of programs that help address the consequences of the opioid epidemic, such as the spread of infectious diseases. By providing treatment and testing, we can work towards a healthier West Virginia and begin to recover from the opioid epidemic. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that will help West Virginia recover from this terrible crisis, said Senator Manchin.\r\nThe rising numbers of cases of HIV and Hepatitis in communities most-highly affected by the opioid crisis are a serious concern. I've been monitoring the situation closely, and this funding from HHS will help our state better understand how these viruses are spreading and how we can prevent further cases, Senator Capito said.\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-explains-why-congress-needs-to-pass-the-slap-act", "Manchin Explains Why Congress Needs To Pass The Slap Act", "2019-11-05", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 05, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Explains Why Congress Needs To Pass The Slap Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  One week after another major corporate bankruptcy, U.S Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today took to the Senate Floor to explain why Congress needs to pass the Stop Looting American Pensions (SLAP) Act, legislation that would protect the pensions of American workers. For far too long, American greed has influenced Wall Street firms that have taken over companies, cut wages and paid executives large bonuses while walking away from their pension obligations for their employees and retirees. \r\nSenator Manchin said in part: Mr. President, American workers, businesses and our economy are the envy of the world. Throughout the history of our country, our citizens believed that through hard work and dedication they could achieve the American Dream. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. For millions of Americans, they worked hard, played by the rules and trusted the companies they worked for to keep their end of the bargain. That bargain is their pension. These pensions are modest and what millions of Americans plan to use when they retire in the twilight of their life. But for 1.5 million Americans, that security has been pulled out from under them. Why after working hard for years and forgoing a portion of each paycheck for their pension, they have either lost or gotten their pension cut in half? The answer is the current state of bankruptcy laws.\r\nTo watch his full remarks, click here.\r\nThe SLAP Act changes current bankruptcy laws to increase the priority of workers during bankruptcy proceedings. Simply put  it moves American workers to the front of the line. It also mandates that companies must continue to make minimum funding contributions towards pension plans during bankruptcy proceedings, increases look back periods from two years to six years, prohibits sales of all of the debtor's assets within 60 days of filing bankruptcy, and expands restrictions on executive pay during bankruptcy. The SLAP Act will:\r\n Increase bankruptcy priority for wages\r\n Mandate companies continue making minimum funding contributions towards pension plan during bankruptcy \r\n Expand restrictions on executive pay during bankruptcy \r\n Broaden ability to search for prior improper transactions\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-outraged-that-1000-coal-miners-notified-their-healthcare-will-be-cut-off-on-december-31-2019", "Manchin Outraged That 1,000 Coal Miners Notified Their Healthcare Will Be Cut Off On December 31, 2019", "2019-11-04", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 04, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Outraged That 1,000 Coal Miners Notified Their Healthcare Will Be Cut Off On December 31, 2019 \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the notices that 1,000 coal miners, 65 in West Virginia, received from the Westmoreland Coal Company, notifying them that they will be cut off from their healthcare by December 31, 2019. This notice comes after Westmoreland declared bankruptcy in 2018. To ensure these miners don't lose their health care, Senator Manchin is calling on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to put his bill, the American Miners Act, up for a vote. To read the notice that coal miners received, click here.\r\nWe are almost out of time, and Mitch McConnell must bring up the American Miners Act now to prevent 1,000 coal miners, including 65 in West Virginia, from losing their healthcare at the end of the year. Our coal miners made a commitment to provide our nation with the energy we needed to power our nation to prosperity. They did so time and time again even when it risked their health and their lives. It is our turn now to keep our promise to them and ensure that we secure their hard-earned pensions and their promised healthcare and black lung benefits. We cannot continue to allow these solutions to be put off again and again. Our retirees and their widows deserve better than that. For these retired miners, their pensions and healthcare benefits are the difference between paying their mortgage or being kicked out of their home; it's the difference between putting food on their tables or going hungry, Senator Manchin said.\r\nTo address these issues, the American Miners Act would:\r\nHealthcare Orphans  Due to the 2018 bankruptcies of both Westmoreland and Mission, we need to amend the Coal Act again to make sure impacted miners and their dependents can still access their healthcare.\r\nMiners-First Pensions Fix  The American Miners Act (S. 27) includes a permanent fix for miners' pensions. It amends 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 also raises the cap on these funds from $490 million to $750 million to ensure that there is sufficient funding. The legislation would protect the pensions of 82,000 current beneficiaries and 20,000 more who have vested for their pensions but have not yet begun drawing them.\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-hosts-arc-co-chair-and-highlights-arc-power-grants-for-west-virginia", "Manchin Hosts ARC Co-Chair And Highlights ARC Power Grants For West Virginia", "2019-11-01", "2019", "2019-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 01, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Hosts ARC Co-Chair And Highlights ARC Power Grants For West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today hosted Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Tim Thomas in Kanawha and Raleigh counties and highlighted the importance of ARC POWER grants for economic growth and investing in job creation in West Virginia. Senator Manchin and Co-Chair Thomas were joined by business and community leaders at the Toyota Advanced Tech Center and the N3 office in South Charleston, the Elk City District in Charleston, and the 48th job fair in Beckley.\r\nToday I hosted Co-Chair Thomas in Charleston and Beckley and showed him the economic impact the ARC's investment in West Virginia has produced. I have always said that West Virginia's workforce is one of the most talented and hard-working groups of people, they just need a chance to show it, which is exactly what the ARC has done. Since 2015, West Virginia has received more than $80 million in funding from the ARC and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding so the ARC can keep investing in states like West Virginia. Thank you to Co-Chair Thomas for joining me in West Virginia and for the ARC's investments in our state. I look forward to working together in the future to make West Virginia's workforce and economy stronger, said Senator Manchin.\r\nARC investments in West Virginia continue to show results, and that is why I am so proud to be here with Senator Joe Manchin to see some of our latest investments in action, particularly those helping coal-impacted communities, said ARC Federal Co-Chairman Tim Thomas. ARC grants help improve broadband and other critical infrastructure, support entrepreneurs, train workers, create jobs, and aid those in substance abuse recovery, and I thank Senator Manchin for his strong support of these initiatives.\r\nView Senator Manchin's op-ed on the importance of the ARC in today's Charleston Gazette-Mail here.\r\nARC BACKGROUND INFORMATION\r\nThe Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was established in 1965 and is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state, and local government. The reach of the Appalachian Regional Commission across 13 States and 420 counties, West Virginia remains the only state fully within the jurisdiction of the Appalachian Regional Commission.\r\nARC Funding In West Virginia:\r\nSince 2015, West Virginia has received nearly $83 million from ARC. This funding is largely broken down into two buckets: an annual allocation that goes to the state, which then determines awardees, and annual POWER grants (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization), discretionary grants that are awarded on competitive basis from ARC. Since the start of 2015, West Virginia has received $36.021 million in allocated funding. West Virginia has also been awarded $46.372 million in POWER Grants since the start of 2016, when the program began.\r\nPOWER Grants: \r\nIn 2019, West Virginia has received $10,755,467 in POWER grants. The POWER Program is a congressionally funded initiative that targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries due to the changing economics of America's energy production.\r\nOctober 2019 ARC POWER Grants to West Virginia:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSprouting Farms Corporation\r\n\r\n\r\nTalcott, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$1,499,993\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIntegrating Agri-Development Centers in Central Appalachia\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Creates network of Agri-Development Centers in WV and SW Virginia to support increased agricultural production for wholesale markets and build a network of skilled workers, an incubator program for beginning farmers, and a workforce training program for youth/adults in in recovery or previously incarcerated.\r\n- Projected to serve 152 businesses, create 125 new jobs, and leverage $1.4 million in private investment\r\n- Other investment includes: USDA Local Food Promotion Program, AML Pilot Program, a Rural Business Development Grant, and the Benedum Foundation.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nConsortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd)\r\n\r\n\r\nCharleston, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$1,431,549\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFostering Self ESTEAM in Appalachia's Emerging Workforce\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- 2-year program will offer professional development programming for educators, award an official America's Entrepreneurial Schools designation for participating schools, and provide mini-grants for schools pursuing ESTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration, with a focus on encouraging entrepreneurship for middle and high school students.\r\n- Collaborative effort with EdVenture Group, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, National Center for Resource Development, and local community college and education agency partners, with funding from Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, expanding on EntreEd's previous POWER grant.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdvantage Valley\r\nWyoming County Economic Development Authority\r\n\r\n\r\nCharleston, WV\r\nPineville, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$1,055,001\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFostering Advantages for Startups and Entrepreneurial Resurgence (FASTER)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Focusing on a seven-county region in WV, this program will partner with local economic development authorities, educational institutions, and business incubators to foster startups and business expansion through two components: a $930,001 grant to Advantage Valley for technical assistance to entrepreneurs and businesses a $150,000 grant to the Wyoming Co. EDA to recapitalize and operate a revolving loan fund.\r\n- Projected to serve 50 new businesses, 60 credentialed entrepreneurs, and 150 new jobs, while leveraging $4.5 million in private investment and funds from the Benedum Foundation, Bridge Valley Community & Technical College, and Unlimited Future, Inc.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWV High Technology Consortium Foundation\r\n\r\n\r\nFairmont, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$837,970\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3 Steps to Start Up program\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Consists of building awareness and education to develop a pipeline of entrepreneurs; providing access to a network of mentors and professional services for early stage businesses; and making available $1.2 million in investment capital from West Virginia Job Investment Trust (WVJIT) for entrepreneurs seeking to launch or expand businesses. Additional partners include: WV TechConnect, INNOVA Commercialization Group, and WVJIT\r\n- Projected to serve 85 businesses, and create 124 new jobs and 15 new businesses, with funding from the Benedum Foundation\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEdVenture Group, Inc.\r\n\r\n\r\nMorgantown, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$717,166\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSimulated Workplace Entrepreneurship Education Pathway (SWEEP) program\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Builds entrepreneurial mindsets and support business venture development within West Virginia's Career and Technical Education (CTE) students by providing them with the skills needed to find success within their own communities in six economically distressed counties (Calhoun, Fayette, Gilmer, Lincoln, Mingo, and Wyoming)\r\n- Will expose 1000 students and 75 instructors to entrepreneurship education through project-based learning, and develop 50 business plans. Key partners include the West Virginia Department of Education, Marshall University, Intuit Education, and Standwatch Academy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWest Virginia Regional Technology Park Corp.\r\n\r\n\r\nSouth Charleston, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$650,000\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBroadband Infrastructure to Augment Education and Industry Cluster Development\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Constructs a fiber ring around 12 buildings in the West Virginia Regional Technology Park which will equip all the buildings for broadband service speeds up to 100 Gbps and add a 288 fiber-count ring around the park and 24 fiber-count drops into each building. Provides support for all voice, data networking, and internet access services\r\n- Projected to serve 30 businesses and add 150 new jobs\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAppalachian Headwaters\r\n\r\n\r\nLewisburg, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$622,280\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAppalachian Beekeeping Collective Diversification and Expansion project\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Expands its economic diversification and entrepreneur training program focused on the apiculture (honey and bee products) industry to 17 counties in southern West Virginia and five counties in Appalachian Virginia.\r\n- Projected to serve over 1,000 new and existing beekeeping entrpreneurs, create 150 jobs, retain 145 existing jobs, create 65 new businesses, and leverage $635,580 in private investment\r\n- Will establish a new processing and training hub in southwestern Virginia and develop a training and marketing program for new bee products and services\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRegional Research Institute at WVU\r\n\r\n\r\nMorgantown, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$500,000\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAssessment of the evolving impact of the downturn in the coal economy in Appalachia\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Provides quarterly updates to Appalachian-based coal employment and production data and forecasts, shift-share analysis of Appalachian counties, and updates to data on power plant retirements and repowerings to reflect recent changes in the industry\r\n- Provides identification and analysis of existing industrial clusters and causal impacts of coal employment on local education funding, as well as a scan of state treatment and recovery responses to substance abuse epidemic and an examination of entrepreneurship ecosystem conditions for coal-impacted communities\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFriends of the Cheat, Inc.\r\n\r\n\r\nKingwood, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$50,000\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelopment of the Mountaineer Trail Network: Preston County Pilot Trail Plan\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Produces the first comprehensive trail plan within the newly formed Mountaineer Trail Network, a 10-county bike trail system in north-central West Virginia\r\n- Will map all existing trail resources, highlight existing connection gaps, and identify trail routes that would link existing amenities to other key trails and recreation hubs\r\n- Will serve as a model to be replicated in the network's other nine counties and additional funding is coming from the federal Abandoned Mine Lands pilot program\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWayne County Economic Development Authority\r\n\r\n\r\nWayne, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$50,000\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBio Based Manufacturing strategic plan\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Develops market-ready business plans around bio-manufacturing opportunities in local markets, including upcycling of landfill-destined materials and developing the logistical networks for connecting those opportunities\r\n- Provides the blueprint for further collaboration with Coalfield Development Corporation to create new jobs, rescue and repurpose thousands of tons of materials from landfills, and promote sustainable investment in local economies and infrastructures.\r\n- Other investment includes the West Virginia Specialty Crop program and the Cliff Bar Foundation\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPartners in Health Network, Inc.\r\n\r\n\r\nCharleston, WV\r\n\r\n\r\n$49,974\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEconomic Impact of Rural Hospitals and Health Centers\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Feasibility study for expanding the Appalachian Pulmonary Health Project to additional critical access rural hospital and healthcare facilities that have been adversely affected by the downturn in the coal economy.\r\n\r\n\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-750k-to-prevent-youth-substance-use-disorder-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce $750K To Prevent Youth Substance Use Disorder In West Virginia", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 31, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce $750K To Prevent Youth Substance Use Disorder 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 Appropriations Committee, today announced $750,000 through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). This funding will support efforts across West Virginia to prevent youth substance use disorder.\r\nWest Virginia has the highest overdose death rate per capita of any state in the nation, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt by every family, community and person in our state. Our future generations are also affected by the opioid crisis, from the 10,500 homeless youth and children in West Virginia to our youth being at a much higher risk for substance use disorder. The effect on our children and youth is horrific and we must address the consequences of the opioid epidemic on the generations to come. 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. 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\nThe White House Office of National Drug Policy has been a great partner in focusing on community-based support. When I was chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, I set the funding level for the Drug Free Communities Program. I've met with Director Jim Carroll several times about the needs of West Virginia and how the federal government can best respond to the opioid epidemic. I'm pleased to see this funding go to our state to help those suffering from addiction and to prevent future cases, said Senator Capito.\r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$125,000  Community Connections, Inc.\r\n$125,000  United Way of the River Cities, Inc.\r\n$125,000  Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network\r\n$125,000  Morgan County Partnership, Inc.\r\n$125,000  Strong Through Our Plan\r\n$125,000  Regional Family Resource Network\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-secures-more-than-600-million-to-fight-the-opioid-epidemic-and-80-million-to-combat-youth-homelessness-in-spending-package", "Manchin Secures More Than $600 Million To Fight The Opioid Epidemic And $80 Million To Combat Youth Homelessness In Spending Package", "2019-10-31", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 31, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Secures More Than $600 Million To Fight The Opioid Epidemic And $80 Million To Combat Youth Homelessness In Spending Package \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) secured funding for top West Virginia priorities in the minibus spending package that was passed by the Senate today. The spending package includes funding for Transportation and Housing; Agriculture and Rural Development; Commerce, Justice and Science; and Interior projects.\r\nAs a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I fight every day to make sure West Virginia receives the funding we need in every spending bill. This spending package includes more than $600 million to fight the opioid epidemic, with an additional $80 million to provide resources to homeless children and youth impacted by substance abuse.I also made sure this spending package included investments in infrastructure to improve our roads and highways in order to better connect rural West Virginians and improve tourism. Additionally, the package sets aside funding to provide broadband services to West Virginians in underserved areas. My biggest priority is ensuring that West Virginia wins, and I will do everything I can to make sure this funding is in the final spending package, Senator Manchin said.\r\nBelow is a list of top West Virginia priorities Senator Manchin secured in the minibus. To view a full list, click here.\r\n \r\nOpioids ($624M): $505 million within the Department of Justice (DOJ) for fighting the opioid epidemic, including $80 million for drug courts, $90 million for Second Chance Act Programs, and significant funding targeting fentanyl detection; $94 million for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue enforcement activities related to opioids, and $25 million for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opioid and recovery housing assistance through programs authorized by the SUPPORT Act.\r\nYouth Homelessness ($80M): West Virginia has experienced a large increase in the number of children and families experiencing homelessness as a result of the opioid crisis and other factors. This bill includes $2 billion for programs to stop homelessness, including $80 million specifically to stop youth homelessness and language directing HUD to assist homeless children with school enrollment and other critical services.\r\nCorridor H ($13.2M): For the first time since 2012, the bill includes dedicated funding for Corridor H, also known as U.S. Route 48, which connects I-79 in Weston to I-81 in Strasburg, VA.\r\nBridge Repair ($81.2M): Given the poor condition of our bridges and roads, Senator Manchin helped secure these funds to repair bridges in the state, the third highest state allocation behind Texas & California.\r\nNASA IV&V ($39.1M): As a member of the CJS Subcommittee, which oversees NASA's budget, Senator Manchin secured funds for NASA's Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) facility located in Fairmont.\r\nNOAA ($5.3B) and NWS ($1.06B): The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have facilities located in Fairmont supporting national weather forecasting capabilities.\r\nNational Conservation Training Center ($26M): As Ranking Member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Senator Manchin fought to protect funding for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), located in Shepherdstown, WV.\r\nMonongahela National Forest ($750k): Funding through the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for Forest Service Land Acquisition within the Monongahela National Forest.\r\nEssential Air Service ($162M): $162 million to fully fund EAS, which assists rural airports like those in Parkersburg, Morgantown, Clarksburg, Beckley, and Lewisburg.\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\nMARC Train: The bill requires GAO to report on funding gaps for federal assistance for operating costs to commuter rail systems that serve rural areas, like the MARC train.\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-disappointed-resolution-to-protect-west-virginians-with-pre-existing-conditions-failed-in-the-senate", "Manchin Disappointed Resolution to Protect West Virginians With Pre-Existing Conditions Failed In The Senate", "2019-10-30", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 30, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Disappointed Resolution to Protect West Virginians With Pre-Existing Conditions Failed In The Senate \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his disappointment in the Senate's failure to pass the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would protect the nearly 800,000 West Virginians with pre-existing conditions.\r\nToday the Republicans in the Senate blocked a resolution that would protect the nearly 800,000 people in West Virginia with a pre-existing condition. But as their Senator, I cannot allow a rewrite of health insurance rules that will put their coverage at risk. These misleading junk insurance plans can deny coverage to West Virginians with pre-existing conditions and don't have to provide essential health services like prescription drugs, emergency room visits and maternity care. I have always said and will continue to say that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not perfect, and we need to fix it, but over 20 million Americans and over 200,000 West Virginians gained access to healthcare because of the ACA. Although I am disappointed this CRA failed, I hope that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will come together to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, while also fixing the ACA, 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-urges-va-secretary-to-address-wv-vamcs-failure-to-perform-mandatory-opioid-database-checks", "Manchin Urges VA Secretary To Address WV VAMC'S Failure To Perform Mandatory Opioid Database Checks", "2019-10-30", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 30, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Urges VA Secretary To Address WV VAMC'S Failure To Perform Mandatory Opioid Database Checks \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary, Robert Wilkie, in response to the newest VA Office of Inspector General (VAIG) report that the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) regularly failed to check the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) databases when prescribing opioids to Veterans. PDMPs are electronic databases used specifically to track the prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs to patients which help ensure Veterans are not prescribed opioids both by the VA and a private doctor. The VA's Office of Inspector General found that last year VA clinicians failed to perform annual checks of PDMP databases for 73% of patients prescribed opioids.\r\nThe Senator wrote in part: Mr. Secretary, we have spoken before about my concerns about VA patients who are receiving care in the community. You have given me assurances that the VA was doing everything to ensure that Veterans were not double-dipping and getting prescribed opioids both at the VA and by a private doctor. This is a greater concern with the launch of the MISSION Act earlier this year, which allows more Veterans to receive care outside of the VA. With the history of bad actors in my state, using the PDMP database are the least we can do to safeguard our population.\r\nRead full letter below or click here:\r\nDear Secretary Wilkie,\r\nThe opioid epidemic has wreaked havoc through West Virginia and working to fix this crisis has been one of my top priorities as a Senator. West Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt in every family, every community and every corner of our state.\r\nLast year alone, our country lost more than 70,000 people to a drug overdose  that's more than the number of people that we lost during the entire Vietnam war: 58,200. As you know well, Veterans are particularly vulnerable to the opioid epidemic. Recent research has found that Veterans are more likely to die from opioid overdoses than civilians. That's why I was outraged when I read the newest VA Office of Inspector General report and learned that the Beckley, WV VAMC regularly failed to check the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) databases when prescribing opioids to Veterans. Additionally, the report found that at least 19% of all VA patients prescribed opioids were at risk, because the clinicians did not perform the required queries of the PDMP databases and were unaware of controlled substance prescriptions the patients obtained from non-VA clinicians and pharmacies. In other words, Veterans lives are at risk.\r\nWe have been fighting with all our might to contain and manage this horrible health crisis, and requiring the use of safeguards such as the PDMP databases has been a key tool in our efforts. PDMPs are electronic databases used specifically to track the prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs to patients. One study found that use of PDMPs has been associated with more than a 30 percent reduction in the rate of prescribing opioids. That's what makes this documented VA system failure so egregious. It's clear from this report that the VA has failed to effectivelyimplement and train its staff to follow through on PDMP policies and laws passed by Congress.\r\nMr. Secretary, we have spoken before about my concerns about VA patients who are receiving care in the community. You have given me assurances that the VA was doing everything to ensure that Veterans were not double-dipping and getting prescribed opioids both at the VA and by a private doctor. This is a greater concern with the launch of the MISSION Act earlier this year, which allows more Veterans to receive care outside of the VA. With the history of bad actors in my state, using the PDMP database are the least we can do to safeguard our population.\r\nAs a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure that the laws we passed to prevent the spread of the opioid crisis are effectively and efficiently implemented by the VA. I request your prompt and thorough responses to the questions below to ensure that VA is taking the appropriate steps to fix the failures that the report revealed:\r\n \r\nWhat is the VA doing to ensure 100% compliance with VHA Directive 1306, Querying State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs?\r\nHow is the VA revamping training of clinicians and pharmacists, such as the Pain Management and Opioid Safety training course, so that there is 100% compliance?\r\nHow is the VA working to ensure consistency across local and VISN level with VHA Directive 1306?\r\nHow is the VA holding providers accountable who do not adhering to opioid prescription guidelines?\r\n \r\nThe opioid epidemic is taking countless lives. It is bankrupting families, communities and my state. We have truly reached a crisis point and we need all hands on deck in order to fight this epidemic together.I look forward to your timely response, and I stand ready to work with you to fix the deficiencies in the VAs drug monitoring programs as soon as possible.\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-announces-more-than-9-million-for-constellium", "Manchin Announces More Than $9 Million For Constellium", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 29, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces More Than $9 Million For Constellium \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced nearly $9.5 million through the US Department of Defense (DOD) awarded to Constellium to increase throughput, quality and performance of cold aluminum at their Ravenswood facility. This investment will strengthen the regional economy by enabling Constellium to meet increased demand for cold rolled aluminum, and help protect our troops by providing them with state of the art armor for ballistic and blast protection.\r\nWest Virginians are hardworking people that have powered and built our military through manufacturing for over a century. I'm proud of the fact that this investment in the Ravenswood facility ensures that aluminum that comes from Jackson County will continue to be used in equipment that protects American troops all over the world.  This funding invests in West Virginia's economy, creates good paying jobs, boosts economic development and improves the lives of all residents and businesses across West Virginia. In a time in which very little gets done in Washington because of divisive partisanship, I am proud to have worked with Senator Capito, Chairman Shelby and Ranking Member Leahy to have this included in last year's appropriations bill. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, I will continue to advocate for opportunities like this for West Virginia, 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-introduces-slap-act-to-protect-american-workers-pension-plans-", "Manchin Introduces SLAP Act To Protect American Workers' Pension Plans", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 29, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Introduces SLAP Act To Protect American Workers' Pension Plans  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  On the heels of another major corporate bankruptcy, U.S Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced the Stop Looting American Pensions (SLAP) Act, legislation that would protect American worker's pensions. For far too long, American greed has influenced Wall Street firms that have taken over companies, cut wages and paid executives large bonuses while walking away from their pension obligations for their employees and retirees.\r\nEvery paycheck, 10.6 million hardworking men and women take home less pay and instead invest in their pension plan with their employer. Workers expect the wages they have contributed to be there when they retire, as they were promised. But under current law, worker's pensions aren't protected, and executive and investment firms exploit bankruptcy law for their own benefit. That it isn't right, said Senator Manchin.\r\nLast night Murray Energy, the largest coal company in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy. If Murray Energy refuses to pay their pension obligations, the UMWA pension fund will be insolvent by this time next year. The SLAP Act ensures all workers, union and non-union, are treated fairly when a company files for bankruptcy and ends the inequities of the current system. This legislation is necessary as companies nationwide are using the laws of this nation to pull the rug from under their workers by skirting their pension obligations. In West Virginia, we're all too familiar with this. It is unacceptable, and it's time we stand up for the American worker and protect their pensions.\r\nThe SLAP Act changes current bankruptcy laws to increase the priority of workers during bankruptcy proceedings. Simply put  it moves American workers to the front of the line. It also mandates that companies must continue to make minimum funding contributions towards pension plans during bankruptcy proceedings, increases look back periods from two years to six years, prohibits sales of all of the debtor's assets within 60 days of filing bankruptcy, and expands restrictions on executive pay during bankruptcy.\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/murray-energy-declares-bankruptcy-manchin-urges-passage-of-his-bill-to-save-healthcare-and-pensions", "Murray Energy Declares Bankruptcy, Manchin Urges Passage Of His Bill To Save Healthcare And Pensions", "2019-10-29", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 29, 2019\n\t\t\t Murray Energy Declares Bankruptcy, Manchin Urges Passage Of His Bill To Save Healthcare And Pensions \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  After Murray Energy, the biggest coal company in the country, declared bankruptcy, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged the passage of his legislation, the American Miners Act, that would protect coal miners' healthcare and pensions.\r\nIt's a sad day when West Virginia workers and their families can lose everything they've worked for due to another corporate bankruptcy. Today's announcement that Murray Energy will file for bankruptcy underscores the urgent need to protect the hard-earned pensions and health care of West Virginia's coal miners. Today's announcement means an additional 14,000 miners are at risk of losing their healthcare benefits and it will gut the pensions of 82,000 coal miners and their families. Instead of going insolvent in 2022, the UMWA pension fund will go insolvent next year. The time is now for McConnell to stop using our coal miners as a bargaining chip, and pass the American Miners Act to protect miners from losing their hard-earned healthcare and pension.\r\nTo watch Senator Manchin's remarks on the Senate Floor calling on Mitch McConnell to bring up his bill for a vote, click here.\r\nView full bill text here.\r\nInformation on the SLAP Act 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-announces-more-than-31-million-for-yeager-airport-2015-landslide-reimbursement-", "Manchin Announces More Than $3.1 Million For Yeager Airport 2015 Landslide Reimbursement", "2019-10-28", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 28, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Announces More Than $3.1 Million For Yeager Airport 2015 Landslide Reimbursement  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $3,191,183.12 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Yeager Airport in Charleston. This funding reimburses the Airport for cleaning up the debris associated with the collapse of the runway as a result of a landslide in 2015. Today's grant brings the total funding to nearly $25 million that Senator Manchin has helped secure for the Airport to recover from the runway collapse in 2015.\r\nAs the largest airport in the state, Yeager Airport serves as an important gateway to our beautiful state and a vital transportation hub for our state and economy. As a pilot, I know how critical Yeager Airport is to the entire state. Since the devastating landslide in 2015, I have worked closely with airport officials, the FAA, and FEMA to secure the funding necessary for Yeager to rebuild its runways and continue servicing West Virginians and our visitors. As a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I included language to allow the FAA to provide additional funding to the airport, and as a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I made sure that FEMA did its part, too. I always have our West Virginia airports in mind and will continue to ensure they receive the funding they need, said Senator Manchin.\r\nYeager Airport is very appreciative of the persistent efforts by Senator Capito, Senator Manchin, Congressman Mooney and Congresswoman Miller to obtain FEMA funding that reimburses the airport for slope failure debris cleanup. This funding will allow the Airport to pay off debt and invest in further infrastructure improvements, said Nick Keller, Yeager Airport Director.\r\nTimeline/Background on Senator Manchin's work on the Yeager Airport Runway Collapse:\r\n \r\nIn March 2015, Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) suffered a landslide that caused the airport's EMAS System to collapse. While FEMA provided $903,615 to cover emergency protective measures, it subsequently denied the airport's request for $73 million to cover the permanent replacement work.\r\nSenator Manchin worked closely with airport officials, the FAA, and members of the Congressional delegation to secure funding to begin repairs to the runway.\r\nSenator Manchin successfully included language in the 2017 Omnibus that would make funding available to Yeager Airport for critical runway repairs. The provision allows airports impacted by a Presidential disaster declaration to use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for permanent repairs relating to runway safety if they are denied funding for these permanent repairs through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).\r\nYeager has since received two AIP grants of $13.8 million in 2017 and $7 million in 2018 for this project.\r\nCRW has worked with the FAA on a potential solution for the 5 end of the runway. Earlier this year, the FAA made a change in its flight procedures for Runway 5 in January without initially taking into account that the EMAS project was not yet finished. While FAA originally told Yeager these procedures would not be fixed until June, Senator Manchin spoke with Acting Administrator Elwell both flight procedures for the runway were restored.\r\nYeager was recently told that in order to fully restore the approaches after the completion of the EMAS project, another flight check was needed. Not only that, but Yeager would have to apply for additional funding before the flight check could take place  a process that could take months. However, after Senator Manchin and his staff spoke to officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA, including Jennifer Solomon, the Eastern Regional Administrator for the FAA, in July, the FAA reversed its position, and the flight check took place as planned, allowing the Runway to enter back into operational use.\r\nThis FEMA grant is the final portion of funding for Yeager Airport to recover from the runway collapse. The $3.19 million grant from FEMA (which includes a match from the state for a total of $4.25 million) reimburses the airport for the cleanup of the debris caused by the collapse. This grant was initially denied, but the Airport appealed the decision, with Senator Manchin continuing to push FEMA provide this funding to the Airport in a timely manner. After 4 long years, that has finally taken place.\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-statement-on-the-us-special-operations-forces-raid-in-syria", "Manchin Statement On The U.S. Special Operations Forces Raid In Syria", "2019-10-27", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 27, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On The U.S. Special Operations Forces Raid In Syria \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the U.S. Special Operations forces raid in Syria and the confirmed death of Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.\r\nI want to congratulate the President and his national security team on their efforts towards planning and executing this mission. Today the world is a safer place because of the work of our Special Forces. Last night they completed a raid that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a known terrorist and Islamic State leader. Our Special Forces are the best of the best and I want to thank them for keeping our country safe every day. This successful raid, with no U.S. casualties, proves what I have said all along, that our intelligence community and military continue to be the best in the world. This operation is a significant win in the fight against ISIS and I'm grateful to our brave servicemembers and intelligence officers who make sacrifices everyday so they can faithfully serve our great nation. This enemy is gone, but we must maintain our vigilance and support the U.S. intelligence and military communities as we continue to confront the threat of terrorism across the world.\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-17-million-for-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.7 Million For Water And Wastewater Infrastructure In West Virginia", "2019-10-25", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 25, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $1.7 Million For Water And Wastewater Infrastructure 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 U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,780,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for improvements in water and wastewater infrastructure in McDowell and Clay Counties. This funding will be used for sanitary sewer improvements and the replacement of two water storage tanks.\r\nInvesting in infrastructure is essential to improving the lives of all residents across West Virginia. These investments will help expand drinking water containment and wastewater treatment systems so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live. 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\nFrom highways to water pipes, modern infrastructure is essential, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works' Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I am working every day to strengthen agencies and programs like the Appalachian Regional Commission that support infrastructure investments in West Virginia. I am thrilled to see this funding come to West Virginia, and I will continue to use my positions as a leader on the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations to support modern, dependable infrastructure for West Virginians.\r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,000,000  Town of Bradshaw\r\n$780,000  Town of Clay\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-proud-to-see-new-river-train-tradition-continue-with-autumn-colors-express", "Manchin: Proud To See New River Train Tradition Continue With Autumn Colors Express", "2019-10-25", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 25, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin: Proud To See New River Train Tradition Continue With Autumn Colors Express \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement on the 2019 Autumn Colors Express.\r\nI am proud to see the Autumn Colors Express up and running this fall after all of the difficulties that have occurred over the last few years. For more than 50 years, the New River Train has been at the heart of West Virginia's proud railroading history as the focal point of Railroad Days and I am proud to see the traditions carry on with the Autumn Colors Express this year. I wish everyone a safe and fun ride for this fall's Autumn Colors Express and look forward to continuing this time honored tradition for years to come, said Senator Manchin.\r\nIn 2018, Amtrak announced it would no longer accept private and charter trains, resulting in devastating financial losses for the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, which operated the New River Train for West Virginia. Senator Manchin worked with Amtrak, Collis P. Huntington, and local officials last year to ensure that Amtrak made an exception to allow the New River Train to run in 2018. However, Collis P. Huntington announced this year that it was forced to close its doors and cancel the New River Train. Through his work on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin worked with Amtrak to allow this tradition to continue with a new operator as the Autumn Colors Express, which will run this year from Huntington and Charleston to Hinton for the Railroad Days Festival, which brings nearly $5 million to the region annually. As a result of these efforts, nearly 3000 people from West Virginia and surrounding states will be able ride the train to the Railroad Days Festival this year and years to come.\r\nSenator Manchin's video on the Autumn Colors Express can be viewed here.\r\nPhotos of the Autumn Colors Express can be viewed here.\r\nTimeline highlights of Senator Manchin's work on the New River Train and Autumn Colors Express:\r\n \r\nApril 3, 2018:After Amtrak announced its decision to no longer accept private and charter trains, Senator Manchin called Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson to urge him to allow the New River Train to continue. The Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, a 59-year old non-profit organization, operated private railroad cars through Amtrak, including the New River Train from Huntington to Hinton for the annual Railroad Days celebration, which brings in an estimate $5 million for the region.\r\n \r\n \r\nMay 2, 2018: Senator Manchin requested that Amtrak meet with representatives from the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society to find a pathway forward to reestablishing service for the New River Train. Senator Manchin presided over a meeting at Amtrak's headquarters between Amtrak representatives and Collis P. Huntington's leadership and local officials. After receiving a commitment from Amtrak's CEO, Senator Manchin announced an agreement between Amtrak and Collis P. Huntington to reestablish service for the New River Train and begin selling tickets for the event, which took place on October 26, 2018.\r\n \r\n \r\nJune 7, 2018: As a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Manchin authored language in the FY19 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies requiring Amtrak to justify its decisions to increase prices and stop accepting private trains in Huntington, jeopardizing the future of the annual New River Train and harm small non-profits like the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. Senator Manchin's language requires Amtrak to increase transparency, improve public relations, and require to determine whether it could improve its policies without jeopardizing organizations like Collis P. Huntington.\r\n \r\n \r\nJanuary 31, 2019: After learning of Collis P. Huntington's financial difficulties stemming from the increased costs imposed by Amtrak, Senator Manchin sent a letter to Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson expressing grave concerns that Amtrak's continued policies and restrictions.\r\n \r\n \r\nMay  July 2019: After Collis P. Huntington was forced to close its doors, Senator Manchin continued to work with Amtrak and Rail Excursion Management Company (Railexco) to keep the tradition of the New River Train alive. Senator Manchin and his staff stayed engaged with Amtrak, Railexco, and local officials in West Virginia as they worked through a number of issues prior to signing an agreement that would allow the operation of a new train during the Railroad Days Festival in October. As a result, Railexco will operate the Autumn Colors Express from Friday to Sunday, October 25-27, as well as the next several years, ensuring that the train will continue for the foreseeable future. As a result of Senator Manchin's efforts, nearly 3000 people from West Virginia and surrounding states will be able ride the train to the Railroad Days Festival this year and many years to come.\r\n \r\nFull timeline of Senator Manchin's work 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-announce-800k-for-economic-development-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce $800K For Economic Development In West Virginia", "2019-10-24", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 24, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce $800K 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), today announced $800,000 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen and diversify West Virginia's economy by increasing the number of jobs and the support of capital investments through expansion of SustainU, a Coalfield Development Corporation company based in Morgantown. SustainU is a clothing company focused on changing the way clothes are made to improve the environment, reinvigorate America's manufacturing sector, and educate the world about how clothing can positively impact people's lives.\r\n\r\nInvesting in regional economies is essential to creating good paying jobs, boosting economic development and improving the lives of all residents and businesses across West Virginia. I truly believe West Virginians are the most dedicated and hardworking individuals and through economic development that creates jobs, our citizens will be able to prove it. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for economic opportunities for West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nThe team at Coalfield Development Corporation have been tireless advocates for the people of southern West Virginia, Senator Capito said. Through their innovative model that pairs education and life skills development with workforce training, Coalfield is taking a holistic view in helping individuals and families lift themselves out of poverty. I am glad to see them receive this funding, and I will continue to be a strong supporter of programs that help communities in southern West Virginia thrive.\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-funding-to-support-maternal-and-child-health-services-", "Manchin, Capito Announce Funding To Support Maternal And Child Health Services", "2019-10-24", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 24, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce Funding To Support Maternal And Child Health Services  \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 a grant totaling $877,630 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to support maternal and child health services across the state. Funding is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).\r\nAccess to healthcare is essential for all West Virginians and will ensure a brighter future for us and our future generations. This funding will help improve the health of mothers and children in rural areas by increasing access to health services and care. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am proud to have secured this funding that supports West Virginia mothers and their children and will continue to fight for funding that supports our citizens, Senator Manchin said.\r\nMothers in rural areas often lack access to proper pre-natal care, Senator Capito said. In a time when maternal mortality rates are sadly rising in the U.S., this type of investment is more important than ever. As one of the sponsors of the bipartisan Maternal Mortality Accountability Act that President Trump signed into law last year, I'm proud HHS is supporting mothers and their babies in 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/house-committee-passes-miners-healthcare-and-pension-protections-manchin-demands-mitch-mcconnell-bring-american-miners-act-up-for-a-vote", "House Committee Passes Miners Healthcare And Pension Protections, Manchin Demands Mitch McConnell Bring American Miners Act Up For A Vote", "2019-10-23", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 23, 2019\n\t\t\t House Committee Passes Miners Healthcare And Pension Protections, Manchin Demands Mitch McConnell Bring American Miners Act Up For A Vote \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the House Committee on Natural Resources for passing legislation that will secure healthcare and pensions for hardworking coalminers and called on Mitch McConnell to bring up his bipartisan legislation, the American Miners Act, up for a vote.\r\nI applaud the House Natural Resources Committee for passing legislation today that will secure healthcare and pensions of our hardworking coal miners. West Virginians understand how hard our coal miners have worked to power our great country. Now, Congress must act to secure their hard earned pensions and healthcare. My commonsense, bipartisan legislation, the American Miners Act, would ensure our miners receive the healthcare and pensions they earned over their career in the mines. I know that President Trump supports our coal miners and their families. But, our miners are at the mercy of Mitch McConnell who has refused to move common sense legislation to protect the miners. That's why today I am calling on Mitch McConnell to bring up the American Miners Act immediately. A pension is a promise and we must act now to protect the pensions and healthcare our miners have earned and deserve.\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-speaks-with-first-lady-melania-trump-on-combating-the-opioid-crisis", "Manchin Speaks With First Lady Melania Trump On Combating The Opioid Crisis", "2019-10-23", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 23, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Speaks With First Lady Melania Trump On Combating The Opioid Crisis \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today participated in a roundtable discussion with First Lady Melania Trump about the opioid epidemic.\r\nToday's bipartisan discussion with the First Lady about the opioid crisis that is ravaging our country was positive and productive. We celebrated the first anniversary of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act being signed into law, which includes resources for states like West Virginia that are on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic; we also discussed possible programs to address the opioid crisis. I believe that in order to effectively combat the opioid epidemic, we must all work together in a bipartisan way. I look forward to continuing my work with the Administration to make meaningful steps towards healing and recovering our communities across the nation and in West Virginia, said Senator Manchin.\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-millions-to-combat-children-and-youth-homelessness-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $3 Million To Combat Children and Youth Homelessness and Provide Family Services in West Virginia", "2019-10-22", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $3 Million To Combat Children and Youth Homelessness and Provide Family Services 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 $3,363,003 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to combat children and youth homelessness and help families affected by the opioid crisis in West Virginia.\r\nThere are more than 10,500 homeless children and youth in West Virginia. This is an unfortunate and unacceptable issue we are facing. Ensuring that our children have a safe, stable and comfortable place to sleep at night is essential to their wellbeing and if they don't have a place to sleep, they can't learn. West Virginia also has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt in every family, every community and every part of our state. Addressing family stability is an important step in understanding and solving the opioid crisis. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that helps children and families affected by the opioid crisis in West Virginia, Senator Manchin said.\r\nIt is critical all of West Virginia's children  especially those who are homeless  receive the care and services they need. Getting kids off the streets and into stable living means giving these kids a chance at a better life. West Virginians always take care of their own, and providing these kids with a safe place to sleep is an important first step, said Senator Capito. Additionally, the opioid crisis' influence on families across West Virginia is undeniable. By supporting services that help support healthy families, we're helping those affected by the opioid crisis get back on track to a stabile family unit.\r\nIndividual awards are listed below:\r\n \r\n$2,650,000  Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc.\r\n$403,985  West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources\r\n$160,000  Youth Services System, Inc.\r\n$149,018  Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless\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-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-extend-funding-for-community-health-centers", "Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Effort To Extend Funding For Community Health Centers", "2019-10-22", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 22, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Lead Bipartisan Effort To Extend Funding For Community Health Centers \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, led a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) urging long-term funding of community health centers (CHCs). The letter, which was cosigned by 25 senators, calls for immediate passage of the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act of 2019, which would reauthorize the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF) and the National Health Service Corps for five years. Funding for CHCs is set to expire on November 21, 2019.\r\nCommunity health centers provide affordable health care to our nation's most vulnerable citizens, the senators wrote. More than 29 million patients, including 385,000 veterans and 8.7 million children, receive quality medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health care services from a community health center. These centers work to combat the opioid epidemic, offer preventive care to patients, and treat chronic conditions to improve the health of those they serve while saving taxpayer dollars. On average, health centers save over $2,300 per Medicaid patient and save the health care system $24 billion each year.\r\nIf the CHCF expires, community health centers will lose seventy percent of their federal grant funding. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, this would cause an estimated 2,400 site closures, 47,000 lost jobs, and threaten the health care of approximately 9 million Americans. As small businesses, community health centers must have certainty to best serve the needs of their communities and their patients. Some centers will soon have to take steps in anticipation of a funding lapse, including reducing staff and operating hours, cancelling capital projects, or even preparing to close their doors. If the CHCF expires next month, community health centers will be unable to plan for the future and continue to better the health of their communities. Additionally, the expiration of the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education program would harm the ability of health centers to meet their growing workforce needs.\r\nIn addition to Manchin and Capito, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (Wis.), Roy Blunt (Mo.), John Boozman (Ark.), Ben Cardin (Md.), Tom Carper (Del.), Susan Collins (Maine), Steve Daines (Mont.), Deb Fischer (Neb.), Cory Gardner (Colo.), Maggie Hassan (N.H.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.), Doug Jones (Ala.), Angus King (Maine), Martha McSally (Ariz.), Bob Menendez (N.J.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Gary Peters (Mich.), Rob Portman (Ohio), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), Dan Sullivan (Alaska), Jon Tester (Mont.), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), and Roger Wicker (Miss.).\r\nClick here to read the full letter.\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-speaks-at-infors-charleston-office-grand-opening", "Manchin Speaks At Infor's Charleston Office Grand Opening", "2019-10-21", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 21, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Speaks At Infor's Charleston Office Grand Opening \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCharleston, WV  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today spoke at Infor's Grand Opening of their new Charleston office. This new location in Charleston will create more than 100 jobs for West Virginians. Infor is also partnering with Marshall University and West Virginia State University to ensure that their graduates are prepared to fill jobs in the technology sector. Infor is a global technology company that develops cloud-based solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies.\r\nToday is a great day for Charleston and the entire state. We have worked hard to bring innovative companies like Infor to West Virginia. Innovative companies like Infor diversify and strengthen our economy and create good paying jobs that West Virginians can fill. Infor's investment in our state is proof that we can check all of the boxes for companies looking to expand, which is why I met with Infor multiple times over the past few years to make clear that West Virginia as the perfect place to do business. Congratulations to Infor on their new location and I look forward to seeing great things from the Charleston office, said Senator Manchin.\r\nView photos from Infor's Grand Opening 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-charlie-jones", "MANCHIN STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF CHARLIE JONES", "2019-10-21", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 21, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF CHARLIE JONES \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 former CEO and President of Amherst, Charlie Jones.\r\nGayle and I send our deepest condolences to Charlie Jones' family, close friends, and loved ones. Charlie has been a close friend for many years, and we will miss him terribly. He was truly one of a kind  one of the most warm, kind people I ever had the privilege of knowing. Charlie was a regular Renaissance man, and his zest for innovation never waned throughout his long life  a World War II Veteran, a legendary businessman, coal miner, farmer, riverboat captain, and a servant of the community who was adored by all. His influence and legacy will remain in our hearts and in the hearts of countless West Virginians forever.\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-fcc-commissioner-rosenworcel-visit-romney-and-weston-to-discuss-rural-broadband-access", "Manchin, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Visit Romney And Weston To Discuss Rural Broadband Access", "2019-10-18", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 18, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Visit Romney And Weston To Discuss Rural Broadband Access \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel today hosted town halls on broadband connectivity in Romney and with Lewis County High School students and community leaders, and a roundtable at the Stonewell Jackson Hospital in Weston. The town halls and roundtables gave Senator Manchin and Commissioner Rosenworcel the opportunity for dialogue with West Virginians about broadband access, their experience with broadband coverage in the state, and the importance of conducting speed tests in order to create accurate coverage maps for rural states like West Virginia.\r\nIf you lived in rural West Virginia in the 1930's, you probably didn't have electricity until President Franklin D. Roosevelt came along with rural electrification projects to bring us into the modern age. Today in West Virginia, many places don't have good connectivity, broadband, even cell service, said Senator Manchin. That's what we're fighting for because we're not going to be able to compete, we're not going to be able to grow, and we're not going to be able to have a strong economy if we don't have connectivity. FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel understands West Virginia and fighting for rural connectivity, and I thank her for joining us here in West Virginia today to ensure that everyone has access to broadband.\r\nBroadband is more than a technologyit's a platform for opportunity. No matter who you are or where you live in this country, you need access to advanced communications to have a fair shot at 21st century success. But too many West Virginians do not have the broadband they need to do their homework, build a business, apply for a job, or get access to healthcare. Thanks to Senator Manchin for welcoming me to the state to meet with students, healthcare professionals, and civic leaders to get a first-hand look at the state's broadband challenges and opportunities.I'm also grateful that Senator Manchin has taken a keen interest in improving broadband mapping in West Virginia so we fully understand where service and is and is not and can use that data to help expand deployment to more people in more communities, said FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.\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. In order to send speed test results to Chairman Pai, Senator Manchin encourages you to send your own speed test results to the FCC by emailing 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-jones-mcsally-king-and-sullivan-urge-trump-to-reconsider-abandoning-the-kurds-", "MANCHIN, JONES, MCSALLY, KING AND SULLIVAN URGE TRUMP TO RECONSIDER ABANDONING THE KURDS", "2019-10-17", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 17, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN, JONES, MCSALLY, KING AND SULLIVAN URGE TRUMP TO RECONSIDER ABANDONING THE KURDS  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Doug Jones (D-AL), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Angus King (I-ME) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged President Trump to reconsider the strategy to abandon our Kurdish allies and allow Turkey to invade northeastern Syria.\r\nThey said in part: As we have seen in recent days, even small shifts in force posture in Syria have allowed Turkey to begin a ground invasion, shelling, and bombing of Kurdish-held territory. Five years of fighting alongside the Kurds have demonstrated to us their skill and resolve, but without an American presence, even these fierce warriors stand little chance against the modern and sophisticated Turkish forces. In fact, in the face of our announced withdrawal they have already been forced to align themselves with the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian partners in order to survive.\r\nRead the full letter below or click here:\r\nDear President Trump,\r\nWe write to you as bipartisan members of the Senate Armed Services Committee to implore you to reconsider the current strategy in regards to the Turkish incursion into northeastern Syria. We are confident that a structured and deliberate strategy to support our Kurdish partners while reassuring Turkey of our commitment to regional peace will earn broad support across Congress, the National Security community and the American people.\r\nAs we have seen in recent days, even small shifts in force posture in Syria have allowed Turkey to begin a ground invasion, shelling, and bombing of Kurdish-held territory. Five years of fighting alongside the Kurds have demonstrated to us their skill and resolve, but without an American presence, even these fierce warriors stand little chance against the modern and sophisticated Turkish forces. In fact, in the face of our announced withdrawal they have already been forced to align themselves with the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian partners in order to survive.\r\nFurthermore, we have serious concerns about the state of the numerous prisons and camps that currently detain ISIS fighters and their families. We believe that trusting Turkey with such an essential responsibility with no oversight from the international community carries an unacceptable risk. The Kurds have demonstrated their capability in this task, and by allowing them to be attacked, we are accepting their diminished ability to provide security and protection to the region.\r\nWe are aware that one of your goals is to reduce US involvement in long term wars in the Middle East, and many of us are supportive of those efforts. However, leaving so abruptly without protection for those partners who have been with us in the fight against ISIS is not only perilous for them, but also dangerous for us and our national security.This decision will potentially degrade future relationships with allies and partners around the world, who may question our long-term commitment and resolve.\r\nWe come to you in the sincerest bipartisan fashion because of our grave concerns about our national security and foreign policy. We hope that you will urge Turkey to end their offensive and find a way to a peaceful resolution while supporting our Kurdish partners to ensure regional stability.\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-cra-to-nullify-ace-rule", "MANCHIN STATEMENT ON CRA TO NULLIFY ACE RULE", "2019-10-17", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 17, 2019\n\t\t\t MANCHIN STATEMENT ON CRA TO NULLIFY ACE RULE \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, DC  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), released the following statement on the Congressional Review Act, S.J. Res.53, which sought to nullify the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule.\r\nI voted against S.J. Res. 53 because today's vote put politics over solutions. I never supported the Clean Power Plan because it required U.S. coal power plants to use unproven technologies that were too costly to be practical at the time. While I maintain that the Affordable Clean Energy rule is flawed for ruling out carbon capture and utilization technologies for coal plants, a CRA is an overly broad legislative tool that would prevent any subsequent legislation that is substantially the same, whether it is an improvement or not. I believe we need to put the partisan gimmicks aside and come together to focus on developing and deploying the technologies vital to solving climate change, from carbon capture and utilization and solar power to energy efficiency and storage technologies. The technologies that were unattainable then are within reach now. On the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee we've passed 43 bills, many of which move us closer to clean energy solutions in a bipartisan way. The United States must lead the world in technological innovation, advanced manufacturing and transportation sectors to continue to keep our energy affordable, stimulate job growth and enable us to lead on these climate solutions globally.\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-senators-stand-with-miners-and-retirees-as-they-demand-action-to-protect-pensions-and-healthcare", "Manchin, Senators Stand With Miners & Retirees As They Demand Action To Protect Pensions And Healthcare", "2019-10-16", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 16, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Senators Stand With Miners & Retirees As They Demand Action To Protect Pensions And Healthcare \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today joined United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Teamsters, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and AFL-CIO workers and retirees from across the country to demand Senate action to protect the pensions and healthcare that workers have earned.\r\n\r\nThe pension crisis threatens the retirement of up to 1.5 million workers and retirees nationwide and could put small businesses across the country in jeopardy. These coal miners, truck drivers, carpenters, bakers and others worked hard all their lives and gave up raises at the bargaining table in order to put that money toward retirement for themselves and their families. Now that retirement is at risk. If Congress fails to take action, by the end of this year, 1,200 coal miners, their widows, and family members could also lose their healthcare coverage. Democrats today rallied with workers and retirees to demand Senate action from Leader McConnell.\r\n\r\nThe Miners' Pension Fund alone, a critical plan which covers 82,000 retired miners  25,000 in West Virginia - and 20,000 full vested current workers, is projected to become insolvent by 2022. If one major coal company goes bankrupt soon, the timeline for pension fund insolvency is significantly sooner. By September 2020 coal miners could see drastic cuts to their benefits if we don't do something now. If the Miners' Pension Fund becomes insolvent, a snowball effect will happen, with other pension plans following suit. It has been 285 days since I introduced the American Miners Act, which would protect miners' pensions from becoming collateral during coal mine bankruptcies. We must act now. That's why I'm joining my colleagues today  to call for the passage of my legislation that will ensure our miners and retirees can retire and live peacefully without the constant worry of losing their hard-earned pensions, said Senator Manchin.\r\n\r\nI worked in a coal mine for more than 30 years, always giving up wages at the bargaining table so that it could go into my pension and retiree healthcare, said retired West Virginian coal miner Rick Ryan. When you work in a coal mine for so many years, your body gets beat up. We know we will need benefits in retirement. Congress saved my healthcare in 2017, and I am very grateful for that. But the job isn't finished. Our pension plan is on the edge of insolvency, and we need action now.\r\n\r\nNumerous pension plans, including the United Mine Workers Pension Plan, are currently on the brink of failure. Several other plans have already had to cut benefits. If nothing is done to the plans, they will fail and retirees will face massive cuts to the benefits they earned over decades of work.\r\n\r\nIf the plans are allowed to fail, not only will they no longer be able to pay promised benefits, but taxpayers and small businesses would be at risk of having to pay billions because the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) would be on the hook for billions of dollars it cannot pay. PBGC is the arm of the federal government that insures pension plans.\r\n\r\nThere are several causes for this crisis, including the fact that the economic collapse of 2008 devastated these plans and the people who depend on them. These retirees and workers who have done everything right did not cause this crisis, and Congress must not turn its back on them.\r\n\r\nRead more about the crisis and need for a solution here.\r\nView Senator Manchin's press conference remarks 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-votes-to-confirm-frank-w-volk-as-us-district-court-judge-of-the-southern-district-of-west-virginia", "Manchin Votes To Confirm Frank W. Volk As U.S. District Court Judge Of The Southern District Of West Virginia", "2019-10-16", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 16, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Votes To Confirm Frank W. Volk As U.S. District Court Judge Of The Southern District Of West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted in support of President Trump's nominee for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Frank W. Volk, during his confirmation vote in the Senate. Volk was confirmed 92-0.\r\nAs a fellow West Virginian, I am proud to support Frank's confirmation today as a U.S. District Court Judge. Frank shows the country how West Virginians act and serve through his hard work as a public servant. West Virginia and the federal bench need judges that are thoughtful, hardworking and have good judgement. Frank fits that role perfectly. He brings a tremendous level of experience to the bench and I am pleased that today the Senate confirmed him to continue serving West Virginia and our nation, said Senator Manchin.\r\nCurrently, Judge Volk serves as the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. He also teaches at West Virginia University (WVU)'s College of Law. During his career, he has authored a number of bankruptcy articles and spoken at national and regional conferences on bankruptcy matters. Previously, Judge Volk clerked for several high-profile judges in both the West Virginia and federal courts, including, U.S. District Judges Charles H. Haden II, John T. Copenhaver, Jr., and U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge M. Blane Michael.\r\nTo watch a video of Senator Manchin's remarks on Frank W. Volk's confirmation, 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://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-applauds-dot-rural-transportation-initiative-", "Manchin Applauds DOT Rural Transportation Initiative", "2019-10-11", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 11, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Applauds DOT Rural Transportation Initiative  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao's announcement of the new Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) initiative to support the transportation needs of rural communities like those in West Virginia and across the United States.\r\nThe ROUTES Initiative will help DOT better assess the needs and benefits of rural transportation infrastructure projects by collecting input from rural stakeholders and assisting rural communities in understanding how to access DOT grants and financing projects.\r\nSince 2017, I have advocated as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee for the DOT to provide equal funding between rural and urban areas and to create an office or position that would focus on the needs of rural communities and states. I thank Secretary Chao for listening to these calls and applaud the DOT ROUTES Initiative. This initiative addresses the transportation challenges we face in West Virginia and other rural states, and will create more economic development for our state. I look forward to working with Secretary Chao in the future to continue working on programs that benefit West Virginia, 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-sends-fcc-chairman-more-speed-test-results-from-across-west-virginia-to-highlight-need-for-public-feedback-system", "Manchin Sends FCC Chairman More Speed Test Results From Across West Virginia To Highlight Need For Public Feedback System", "2019-10-10", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 10, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Sends FCC Chairman 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) sent seventeen 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 July and August, Senator Manchin sent nine other letters to FCC Chairman Pai to highlight other speed test results he received from West Virginians who do not have access to reliable broadband service. In this latest batch of letters, Senator Manchin included the results of speed tests taken in Berkeley Springs, Beverly, Clarksburg, Great Cacapon, Philippi, Wheeling, Belington, Aurora, Bruceton Mills, Cameron, Jane Lew, Mount Nebo, Rivesville, Tornado, West Virginia.\r\n\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\n\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\n\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\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\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\n\r\nSenator Joe Manchin III\r\n306 Hart Senate Office Building\r\nWashington, DC 20510\r\n\r\nThe letters can be read below:\r\n\r\nBerkeley Springs Speed Test Letter #1\r\nBeverly Speed Test Letter\r\nClarksburg Speed Test Letter #1\r\nGreat Cacapon Speed Test Letter #1\r\nPhilippi Speed Test Letter \r\nWheeling Speed Test Letter\r\nBelington Speed Test Letter\r\nAurora Speed Test Letter \r\nBruceton Mills Speed Test Letter\r\nCameron Speed Test Letter \r\nClarksburg Speed Test Letter #2\r\nGreat Cacapon Speed Test Letter #2\r\nJane Lew Speed Test Letter\r\nMount Nebo Speed Test Letter\r\nRivesville Speed Test Letter\r\nTornado Speed Test Letter \r\nBerkeley Springs Speed Test Letter #2\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-statement-on-the-intent-to-withdraw-us-troops-in-syria-and-the-turkish-invasion-of-syria", "Manchin Statement On The Intent To Withdraw U.S. Troops In Syria And The Turkish Invasion Of Syria", "2019-10-10", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 10, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin Statement On The Intent To Withdraw U.S. Troops In Syria And The Turkish Invasion Of Syria \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C.  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria and Turkey's decision to invade.\r\nThe announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria is a terrible miscalculation. We are abandoning our allies who have worked together with U.S. forces to establish stability in the region and wipe out ISIS. The invasion of Northern Syria by Turkey, an area controlled by our Kurdish allies, is what happens when the United States shrinks from its responsibility as a world leader. This puts future alliances and partnerships in jeopardy if we don't hold up our end of the bargain. We are allowing an ally to be attacked and I believe this is a grave mistake.\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-17-million-for-health-centers-in-west-virginia", "Manchin, Capito Announce $1.7 Million For Health Centers In West Virginia", "2019-10-08", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 08, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce $1.7 Million For Health Centers 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 $1,737,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers across West Virginia. Funding will support the continued operations of health centers to provide primary and preventive care to West Virginians.\r\nThis funding will provide essential support to help ensure that all West Virginians have access to the healthcare they deserve. By improving our health centers, patients will receive access to quality and affordable healthcare across our great state, no matter where they live. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to support health centers so that West Virginians can live healthy, safe lives, said Senator Manchin.\r\nOur community health centers play a vital role in rural states like West Virginia by providing access to high-quality primary care services close to home, Senator Capito said. This funding will help ensure West Virginians using these facilities will continue to receive the care they deserve.\r\nIndividual awards are listed below:\r\n \r\n$650,000  Mountaineer Community Health Center, Inc.\r\n$300,000  Camden-On-Gauley Medical Center, Inc.\r\n$300,000  Valley Health Systems, Inc. \r\n$300,000  Bluestone Health Association, Inc. \r\n$187,000  Monroe County Health Center \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    \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-27-million-to-support-west-virginia-firefighters-", "Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.7 Million To Support West Virginia Firefighters", "2019-10-08", "2019", "2019-10", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 08, 2019\n\t\t\t Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.7 Million To Support West Virginia Firefighters  \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 several grants to support multiple fire departments across the state. Funding is provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).\r\nOur firefighters protect and serve our communities every day. This funding will help multiple fire departments across the state receive the resources needed to do their jobs and take care of their fellow West Virginians. I am glad to see this funding support our fire departments and thank our first responders for their hard, selfless work, Senator Manchin said.\r\nThese funds will equip the state's firefighters with the resources they need as emergency first responders, Senator Capito said. Our firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect West Virginians, and it's imperative that we provide them the tools to do that safely and efficiently. I have great respect for the crucial work these men and women do in our communities, and I'm pleased that we've secured this funding to keep them properly equipped and, most importantly, safe.\r\nIndividual awards listed below: \r\n \r\nCitizens Fire Company Inc., Charles Town - $182,832.38\r\nFrametown Volunteer Fire Department - $51,809.52\r\nFountain Volunteer Fire Department, Keyser - $751,363.63\r\nMason Volunteer Fire Department - $38,000\r\nCity of Bluefield - $155,449.52\r\nCity of Williamson - $154,650.47\r\nNew Martinsville Fire Department - $38,552.38\r\nPetersburg Volunteer Fire Company - $6,895.23\r\nRoute 34 Volunteer Fire Department - $49,550.47\r\nElizabeth Volunteer Fire Department - $107,809.52\r\nWest Liberty Volunteer Fire Department - $94,660\r\nChapmanville Volunteer Fire Department - $501,275\r\nCity of Wheeling - $723,797.70\r\nCumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association - $514,657.14\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"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 413, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Democrat", "p1": "WV", "p2": "2019"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 413, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=WV&year=2019", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 413, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "WV", "label": "WV", "count": 413, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&year=2019", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "2019", "label": "2019", "count": 413, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2019-10-08,https~3A~2F~2Fwww~2Emanchin~2Esenate~2Egov~2Fnewsroom~2Fpress-releases~2Fmanchin-capito-announce-more-than-27-million-to-support-west-virginia-firefighters-", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Democrat&state=WV&year=2019&_next=2019-10-08%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fwww~2Emanchin~2Esenate~2Egov~2Fnewsroom~2Fpress-releases~2Fmanchin-capito-announce-more-than-27-million-to-support-west-virginia-firefighters-&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 162.6084060408175, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}