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| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-a-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year | Video: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.23.15 Video: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year I ask that you join me in thanking those who are serving far away from home and loved ones this holiday season. Their sacrifices enable us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish, and we must keep these brave men and women in our thoughts and prayers. - Senator Capito Click here or the image above to watch the video **Download the video here** CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Full video transcript included below: Hello and Merry Christmas! During this time of year, it is customary for family and friends to gather together and reflect on the year that has passed. As I reflect on my first year in the United States Senate, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve West Virginia and proud of the work we have accomplished. From education reform, to a highway bill, to funding our nations military - the Republican-led Senate is off to a strong start. I look forward to building on this years accomplishments as we create new opportunities for our state in 2016. I ask that you join me in thanking those who are serving far away from home and loved ones this holiday season. Their sacrifices enable us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish, and we must keep these brave men and women in our thoughts and prayers. I wish all West Virginians a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=351a6144-eb1c-4c8e-b2ab-0832633d2767 | Manchin Condemns Delay of New CDC Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2015 Manchin Condemns Delay of New CDC Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing In letter to Secretary Burwell, Senator Manchin urges Department of Health and Human Services to support release of new CDC guidelines Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell urging the agency to support the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Draft Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing, which have been delayed in response to pressure from outside groups, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Senator Manchin wrote in part: The CDC very recently released alarming new statistics that show that there was a 16% increase in the number of prescription-opioid related deaths between 2013 and 2014. 18,893 people died in 2014 due to prescription drugs; thats 51 people dying every day.Given these numbers and the human toll they represent in West Virginia and around the country, I am frustrated that the CDC has decided to delay the release of these guidelines. I am particularly disturbed by the role that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) played in this decision to delay. At a recent meeting, the FDAs Director of the Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Addiction Products, Sharon Hertz, was one of the strongest voices against the guidelines. While the President of the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and every other agency of the federal government has been actively working to save lives and stop this epidemic, the FDA is working against these efforts and further endangering the public. Please read the full text of the Senator letter below or here. Dear Secretary Burwell, As the senior Senator from West Virginia, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of prescription drug abuse on individuals, families, and communities in my st… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=61a488d5-f81f-4343-ac23-4319531d363b | Manchin Family Wishes All West Virginians a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2015 Manchin Family Wishes All West Virginians a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statement wishing all West Virginians a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. On behalf of my wife Gayle and the entire Manchin family, I would like to wish all West Virginians and Americans a very merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. There is no time like the holidays to celebrate the love of families and friends and reflect on our countless blessings. I have always said that if you can count your blessings, you can share your blessings. During this most spiritual time, each and every one of us should share our blessings by helping those in need. As you come together with your families, remember that we would not be able to enjoy our blessings without the brave men and women who have served and who continue to serve our country. Many of our dedicated service members will not be celebrating Christmas with their loved ones this year because they are serving our great nation, both at home and abroad. Not just during the holidays, but every day of the year, let us keep them and their families in our prayers and our hearts. Again, Gayle and I wish you all a merry Christmas and we pray that each of you enjoy the holidays filled with hope, peace and joy. With the start of a New Year, let us all recommit to building a future of freedom and prosperity for ourselves, our families, our communities and our country. May God watch over and bless us all and may God continue to bless America, and the great state of West Virginia. To view a YouTube video of Senator Manchins Christmas greeting, please click here. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2957 | WBOY: Congressman McKinley Meets With Clarksburg Water Board | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Congressman David McKinley met with officials from the Clarksburg Water Board on Wednesday. McKinley spent the day in Harrison County asking many organizations how he could best bring their concerns to Washington when the session returns next week. Officials with the Water Board say they want to look into consolidation of water systems around the state to help make federal funding more worthwhile. To read the rest of the article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mckinley.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=49&itemid=2960 | WDTV: Delegation sends letter to President requesting more flood assistance in WV | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, as well as Representatives David McKinley, Evan Jenkins, and Alex Mooney sent a letter to President Trump asking for more assistance to be granted for those affected by storms on July 28 and 29 in North Central West Virginia. In the letter, the delegation showed support for Governor Jim Justices request to include West Virginia in any request submitted to Congress for supplemental appropriations. A major disaster declaration was made for Harrison, Marion, Marshall, and Wetzel counties after the storms. Federal funding was made available Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, and Wetzel counties. The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA or the Small Business Administration was October 17. To read the full article, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=11446fdc-8bc9-472f-af80-8964f748ed0e | End Irrational Special Breaks | The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 22, 2015 End Irrational Special Breaks | The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register Christmas came early for many special interests. Congress Claus loaded his sleigh with billions of dollars in tax breaks and delivered them last week. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., put it this way in a speech on the Senate floor: "I have never seen so many gifts and presents given out in one bill. ... We are giving out $680 billion in irresponsible tax break Christmas gifts to every special interest and corporation that asked for one." Manchin went on to list some of the beneficiaries: "We gave Christmas presents to millionaire race car drivers and motorcycle riders, television and theater producers and even race horse owners." The Mountain State senator did not have time to list all the special-interest tax breaks included in the bill. There were hundreds of them in the 2,000 or so pages of the measure. But for the most part, this was no partisan giveaway rammed through Congress by either Democrats or Republicans. Powerful lawmakers of both parties got to play Santa Claus. And it was no aberration; this sort of thing happens regularly in Washington and has for many years. No wonder Americans suffer under the weight of an $18.6 trillion national debt. Nothing but voters demanding and enforcing accountability will end the madness. But Manchin pointed out two enabling features of life on Capitol Hill. First, he noted, "we have stopped following regular order." To most Americans, that may sound like political jargon, but it actually is quite simple. As Manchin explained, it amounts to dealing with spending through 12 separate appropriations bills rather than the single omnibus measure used last week. Regular order provides more structure, balance, oversight and yes, time for lawmakers to consider spending bills responsibly. It has not been used for years. In addition, "Instead of working throughout the year in a bipartisan way, we continue to govern by crisis," Manchin reminded his fellow senators. Spending… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-and-manchin-congratulate-wheeling-jesuit-on-volleyball-national-championship | Capito and Manchin Congratulate Wheeling Jesuit on Volleyball National Championship | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.15 Capito and Manchin Congratulate Wheeling Jesuit on Volleyball National Championship WASHINGTON, D.C. A resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) congratulating the Wheeling Jesuit University Womens Volleyball team on their victory in the Division II National Championship passed late Friday. The Senate resolution recognizes the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals players and coaches on their victory over Palm Beach Atlantic University. To read the resolution in its entirety, click here. I am beyond thrilled for the young women and coaches of the Wheeling Jesuit volleyball team for winning the Division II National Championship and making West Virginia proud, said Senator Capito. As the mother of a former college volleyball player, I have seen the hard work and dedication that is required of student athletes. Balancing education and athletics is no easy task, and these young women have shown that they can do just that and thrive at the top level. It is my pleasure to congratulate the Cardinals on their first-ever National Championship! I am so proud of the Wheeling Jesuit volleyball team for winning the Division II National Championship, Senator Manchin said. Being a student athlete can be challenging, and these young women and coaches have proven you can have both academic and athletic success. The Cardinals have worked hard toward their first-ever National Championship, and I commend them on their dedication and sportsmanship. Congratulations! Individual player accolades are listed below: Andrea Thobe, Most Outstanding Player Award Jessica Thobe, All-Tournament Team Haley Kindall, All-Tournament Team Kayce Krucki, All-Tournament Team The 2015 Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals National Championship Team: Andrea Thobe Abby Moffit Kayce Krucki Haley Kindall Alexa Brown Sydney Obringer Maddy Smyth Jessica Thobe Allegra Shippy Julie Henderson Samantha Obringer Maddy Kassen Emily Blank Katie Campbell Emma Schleucher Lauren Graves Head Coach Ch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=1a3a4b68-fb84-458d-9618-b905f53e1ac4 | Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of GONE Act to Cut Government Waste | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 21, 2015 Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of GONE Act to Cut Government Waste Manchin-Fischer bill would save taxpayer dollars by closing expired grant accounts Washington, D.C. On Friday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed The Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act, bipartisan legislation to save taxpayer dollars by providing additional oversight over the financial accountability of federal grant programs. The bill, which was reintroduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) in April, would require agencies to close out expired grant accounts with zero dollar balances and undisbursed funding remaining. These expired accounts cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is also a cosponsor of the bill. One of my top priorities has always been getting our financial house in order and fixing Americas finances, especially when we can cut waste, fraud and abuse, Senator Manchin said. Our taxpayer dollars should be spent on programs and grant opportunities that actually support those who need it most -- like our children, veterans and seniors -- instead of administering empty grant accounts that help nobody. Its remarkable how much this country can save when the federal government cuts wasteful spending that no longer serves the American people efficiently. I am pleased to have worked with Senator Fischer to get this bipartisan legislation passed to address head-on our governments wasteful spending. While tales of government waste are all too familiar, government spending on literally nothing appears to be a new low. The GONE Act takes significant steps to close out these long expired grants and identify why they were never closed in the first place. The American people deserve more accountability from the federal government, and I hope we can soon send this bill to be s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=23df0e84-3166-4a58-8cbd-9f276f9ea204 | Manchin and Capito Congratulate Wheeling Jesuit on Volleyball National Championship | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 21, 2015 Manchin and Capito Congratulate Wheeling Jesuit on Volleyball National Championship Washington, D.C. A resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) andShelley Moore Capito (R-WV) congratulating the Wheeling Jesuit University Womens Volleyball team on their victory in the Division II National Championship passed late Friday. The Senate resolution recognizes the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals players and coaches on their victory over Palm Beach Atlantic University. To read the resolution in its entirety, click here. I am so proud of the Wheeling Jesuit volleyball team for winning the Division II National Championship, Senator Manchin said. Being a student athlete can be challenging, and these young women and coaches have proven you can have both academic and athletic success. The Cardinals have worked hard toward their first-ever National Championship, and I commend them on their dedication and sportsmanship. Congratulations! I am beyond thrilled for the young women and coaches of the Wheeling Jesuit volleyball team for winning the Division II National Championship and making West Virginia proud, said Senator Capito. As the mother of a former college volleyball player, I have seen the hard work and dedication that is required of student athletes. Balancing education and athletics is no easy task, and these young women have shown that they can do just that and thrive at the top level. It is my pleasure to congratulate the Cardinals on their first-ever National Championship! Individual player accolades are listed below: Andrea Thobe, Most Outstanding Player Award Jessica Thobe, All-Tournament Team Haley Kindall, All-Tournament Team Kayce Krucki, All-Tournament Team The 2015 Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals National Championship Team: Andrea Thobe Abby Moffit Kayce Krucki Haley Kindall Alexa Brown Sydney Obringer Maddy Smyth Jessica Thobe Allegra Shippy Julie Henderson Samantha Obringer Maddy Kassen Emily Blank Katie Campbell Emma Schleucher Lauren Graves Head … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=477 | McKinley: A Missed Opportunity to Help Coal | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the government funding bill that passed the House today:"Every weekend when I go home, I see people struggling because of the downturn in coal all around me. With the highest unemployment in the nation, mines closing, and communities struggling, the urgency of doing something to stop the incessant attacks on our energy industry is real and demands immediate action. share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement regarding his vote against the government funding bill that passed the House today: Every weekend when I go home, I see people struggling because of the downturn in coal all around me. With the highest unemployment in the nation, mines closing, and communities struggling, the urgency of doing something to stop the incessant attacks on our energy industry is real and demands immediate action. That's why we must take every opportunity to fight for these families. For the entire year we have been working to use the power of the purse to thwart the War on Coal. We fought to include provisions to stop regulations that will shut down underground coal mines and power plants in this must pass' spending bill but they were not included. More specifically, the bill did not adequately address our three top priorities on energy defending the ability to recycle coal ash, protecting pensions and health care for retired miners, and stopping the Stream Buffer Rule, which has been called the most destructive regulation yet for coal mining. Unfortunately in the end the bill included nothing of substance to provide peace of mind and confidence to the families struggling because of Obama's attacks on coal. Congress missed an opportunity today to take meaningful action to help West Virginia and other areas reliant on coal. While there may be good aspects of the bill more money for fossil energy research at the National Energy Technology Lab (N… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-wv-2-and-congressman-sam-graves-mo-6-place | Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-6) Place Friendly Wager on Saturdays Division II Championship Game | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Alex X. Mooney and Congressman Sam Graves have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the Division II Championship football game. Congressman Mooneys Shepherd University Rams are taking on Congressman Graves Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. I look forward to seeing Congressman Graves proudly wear a Shepherd University football jersey on January 5th. In the highly unlikely event that Shepherd loses, I have agreed to wear Northwest Missouri State University gear the first day that Congress is back in session, said Rep. Alex Mooney. Despite retirements, adversity, and constant turnover, Northwest has been the mark of consistency in college football over the past few decades, Rep. Sam Graves said. Im looking forward to watching them continue their Division 2 dominance in Kansas City tomorrow, and especially to seeing Congressman Mooney wearing Northwest football gear in the Capitol next year. Alex X. Mooney represents West Virginias Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Budget and Natural Resources Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-capito-commends-passage-of-bipartisan-chemical-safety-legislation | Capito Commends Passage of Bipartisan Chemical Safety Legislation | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.15 Capito Commends Passage of Bipartisan Chemical Safety Legislation The strong bipartisan support behind this critical legislation serves as another example of the Senate getting back to work for the American people. -Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. Adding yet another bipartisan achievement to the list of Senate accomplishments in 2015, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today commended the Senates passage of the bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act chemical safety legislation that updates the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act. As a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senator Capito co-sponsored this legislation and voted to pass it out of the committee earlier this year. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act provides needed reforms to our nations outdated chemical safety law. This bipartisan legislation will protect our families while providing a consistent regulatory framework, said Senator Capito. I am glad the final bill contains language I supported in the EPW Committee to make sure that storage near significant sources of drinking water is a criteria for EPA to account for in deciding which chemicals to review. The strong bipartisan support behind this critical legislation serves as another example of the Senate getting back to work for the American people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-government-funding-bill-includes-several-important-west-virginia-priorities | Capito: Government Funding Bill Includes Several Important West Virginia Priorities | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.15 Capito: Government Funding Bill Includes Several Important West Virginia Priorities Includes funding to fight the drug epidemic, help West Virginia miners and support domestic energy production, provides permanent tax relief to families and small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted for a bipartisan bill with several provisions that benefit West Virginia, including significant funding to enhance our national security, combat the drug epidemic and expand access to affordable broadband. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito was well-positioned to ensure that several West Virginia priorities were included in the final bill. The bill also provides tax relief and certainty to American families. It passed on a 65-33 vote. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the vote: This bill includes many priorities that will benefit West Virginia and grow the economy. Those who took issue with specific parts of the legislation and voted against it failed to consider the overall positive impact this bill will have on American families, workers and businesses. The bill includes significant funding to combat the drug epidemic that is taking the lives of many West Virginians. It will help expand rural broadband to the more than half of our state that lacks access to high-speed internet, and it boosts funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission. For those who have been devastated by this administrations relentless regulatory campaign, the bill includes resources to help our displaced West Virginia miners and improve mine safety. It supports research at West Virginia institutions to make coal, oil and natural gas energy production cleaner and more efficient. The bill increases resources for our military to modernize operations and better equip our troops. It strengthens our cybersecurity and tightens security requirements in the Visa W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=92598f17-5ae8-4a2a-b72a-07b69020a6fe | Manchin unhappy with tax cut measure | Charleston Gazette-Mail | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Manchin unhappy with tax cut measure | Charleston Gazette-Mail As Congress prepares to vote on a $1.1 trillion spending bill, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Thursday stressed his opposition to a tax cut measure valued at more than $600 billion. During a speech on the Senate floor, Manchin said, Mr. President, I rise today to applaud my colleagues for being in the Christmas spirit. I have never seen so many gifts and presents given out in one bill. Manchin, along with Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Angus King, I-Maine all former governors expressed opposition to the tax-extenders package, citing concerns about adding to the nations debt. Manchin stressed that the Senate was not simply voting on the trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill, which includes providing funding for veterans and the military, middle-class families and other federal programs, and would fund the government through September 2016. Following his floor speech, Manchin reiterated that he supports the omnibus bill. The problem, he said, is that Senate leadership might combine voting for the omnibus bill with a $680 billion tax-extender package. The tax-extender bill, which includes providing permanent extensions of the Earned Income Tax Credit and temporary two-year incentives to rum production and entertainment producers, involved negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. We gave Christmas presents to millionaire race car drivers and motorcycle riders, film, television and theater producers and even race horse owners, Manchin said. He said that, although he supports the omnibus bill, he will be forced to vote against it if the tax cut bill is included in the final vote. With legislation like the proposed tax-extender bill, Manchin said lawmakers are going to make it difficult for future generations. By 2040 or 2050, he estimated, there will be enough money in the government to pay for social programs and the military. There wont be anything in terms of research, expansion and infrastructure, he stresse… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=e3fb8d07-6994-4e30-ad32-5361f2aafa2c | Giving away cash to special interests | Charleston Gazette | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Giving away cash to special interests | Charleston Gazette Most Americans never heard of the tax-extender bill, but its a coveted gold mine for special interests, who employ at least 1,350 Washington lobbyists just to obtain more goodies from it. Starting in the 1980s, Congress gave valuable temporary tax breaks to certain industries. Ever since, the temporary reductions have been extended, time after time, and new ones added. Now Congress again faces the giveaway which means that other U.S. taxpayers must make up the lost revenue. During a floor speech Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., exploded: We are giving out $680 billion in irresponsible tax breaks, Christmas gifts to every special interest and corporation that asked for one. We gave Christmas presents to millionaire race car drivers and motorcycle riders, film, television and theater producers, and even race horse owners . . . . We gave away billions of dollars in tax gifts to millionaires and billionaires at [taxpayer] expense. Others are protesting. Writing in USA Today, Tim Phillips called the tax-extender bill a boondoggle that enriches the few at the expense of the many. He added: Every tax break adds to the federal deficit, but by passing them in one- and two-year increments, Congress makes it seem as if the costs will quickly disappear. But lawmakers have no intention of letting the bill expire. Theyre constantly adding to the taxpayers tab, while making it seem as if they arent. For example, Kentucky politicians connived to give racehorse owners a $167 million break over the next two years. And owners of motorsport entertainment complexes get nearly $100 million. And breaks for certain film and television productions and live theatrical productions get $428 million. Why do some businesses enjoy lucrative boons from the treasury, while others dont? Should the left-out businesses hire more big-money lobbyists to win the same largesse? Its a greedy game. A Rasmussen poll found that 70 percent of Americans thi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=eda3eec3-21a6-45ce-96c5-02a94a854138 | Manchin working to improve long-term care access for state's veterans | Clarksburg Exponent Telegram | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Manchin working to improve long-term care access for state's veterans | Clarksburg Exponent Telegram Weve said many times and we know many residents of North Central West Virginia agree that more needs to be done to provide better health care options for our veterans. Thats why were encouraged that the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee has included several provisions touted by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, for consideration in upcoming legislation. While Congress wont take up the legislation until the new year, the committees decision to include the provisions is a positive step toward improving care for those who have fought for our freedom. The legislation is designed to encourage VA medical facilities to contract with local long-term care providers, in order to increase the opportunities of keeping veterans closer to their homes, families and friends. Extended care providers are facilities such as nursing centers, geriatric evaluation, domiciliary services, adult day health care, respite care, palliative care, hospice care and home health care, according to the legislation. While currently allowed, the practice is discouraged because of the amount of paperwork and the reimbursement practices. The legislation will streamline and facilitate the agreements. Our veterans in West Virginia and across the U.S. have sacrificed so much for this country, and they deserve the highest quality long-term care available, Manchin said. I am pleased that my legislation with Senator Hoeven is moving forward that will get rid of the red tape in order to make sure our veterans can access the services they need close to home. These common-sense reforms will impact a large number of our veterans and their families who are currently in need of better long-term care. Hoeven said allowing veterans to remain in their communities is better for them, their families and the communities they call home. Family, friends and community serve as a vital support… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=fd6edabb-3abf-4cb7-9fe0-8687e62d647e | Manchin rips spending measure, vows a "no" vote against bill | Register-Herald | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Manchin rips spending measure, vows a "no" vote against bill | Register-Herald Sen. Joe Manchin vowed Thursday to vote against a spending bill that he says defeats the progress made over the last three years in decreasing the federal deficit. The bill, now in two measures in the House of Representatives, authorizes $1.1 billion to fund government operations and makes permanent certain tax credits and extends others for up to five years, costing the government another $680 billion. Manchin, D-W. Va., said he supports the omnibus bill that will fund the government, but is upset that the "tax extender" bill will take away any flexibility to put an "all inclusive tax revision together." The House of Representatives voted to approve the tax extender measure Thursday on 318-109 vote. All three of W. Va.'s representativesRepublicans David McKinley, Evan Jenkins and Alex Mooneyvoted for the bill. If the House passes the $1.1 billion omnibus bill, the two will be combined for a Senate vote. Manchin also takes exception to that, preferring to vote on the bills separately. However, he said if the bills are combined, he will vote against the entire spending package. "All these large tax deferments, all these tax gifts, if you will," he said. "I guess the millionaires and the billionaires will continue to do quite well. Somebody, sooner or later, has to say enough is enough. This is not the way you do business. I think it's totally irresponsible." Manchin said the tax extender bill includes some good things that will help middle class Americans. Those include the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, which become permanent, he said. He also blamed the Senate's leadership on both sides of the aisle for omitting the Miners Protection Act, crafted to protect coal miners' retirement and health care plans. He said Senate leadership, principally Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. and Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., was responsible for what was included in the bill. Manchin said the extender bill… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4815a21c-eef9-4f32-966b-e5a95fdc6f99 | Manchin Applauds Passage of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to Fix Broken Chemical Regulatory System | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Manchin Applauds Passage of Chemical Safety Reform Legislation The Senate voted to pass legislation to protect families and communities from toxic chemicals Washington, D.C. As a lead cosponsor and a staunch advocate of chemical safety reforms, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Senate passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote on Thursday evening to send the bipartisan legislation to the Presidents desk. This bill would ensure the safety of the chemicals Americans use every day by updating the United States outdated chemical regulatory program. I am pleased that the Senate has passed this groundbreaking legislation that will modernize our severely outdated chemical regulatory system, Senator Manchin said. After the 2014 Elk River chemical spill, I vowed to do everything in my power to ensure a similar accident would never occur again. Updating chemical safety laws is necessary to ensure we can properly manage toxic chemicals and prepare for the unlikely event of another accident. This bill is a tremendous step forward and a testament to bipartisan compromise when people are committed to coming together to find commonsense solutions. I also want to thank and remember my friend, the late Senator Frank Lautenberg, who dedicated his life to protecting public health and fixing Americas chemical safety laws. This bills passage would not have been possible without his commitment. I am glad we came together from across the aisle to get this important legislation passed to protect the safety and wellbeing of the American people. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act is the result of a bipartisan agreement that Senator Manchin helped mediate after nearly two years of deliberations and negotiations. Lawmakers, stakeholders, and affected community leaders helped craft this groundbreak… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4935adc5-b1e9-4cd6-92b2-2cf0c8108ee5 | Manchin Votes Against Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 18, 2015 Manchin Votes Against Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package Senator Manchin opposes bill that adds to our mounting debt, extends tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and ignores the fiscally responsible Miners Protection Act Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement after voting against $680 billion in tax expenditures to millionaires and billionaires included in the $1.1 trillion spending package, especially since the bill omits the fiscally responsible Miners Protection Act. Instead of voting on just a $1.1 trillion spending bill that helps veterans, middle class families, our defense department, our border security and a host of other valuable federal programs, we were forced to vote on a tax extender package that piles on an additional, unpaid-for $680 billion full of gifts for special interest groups. By needlessly spending more than half a trillion dollars, this tax-extenders bill further harms our financial problems. It is irresponsible, reckless and unethical to further jeopardize our childrens and grandchildrens future by adding to our nations mounting debt. Tom Brokaw famously wrote about the Greatest Generation and their contributions to our country and world. With this vote, and the burden we have left for our children and grandchildren, we are quickly becoming the Worst Generation. What is most disappointing, this legislation ignores the needs of hard-working West Virginia families, who already bear too much of the tax burden, and elevates the interests of large corporations and the wealthy. Rather than extending tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, we could be investing this $680 billion to give $5,600 refunds to each household in West Virginia, investing an additional $140 billion to double our U.S. border security, reversing defense cuts by $405 billion, making college debt-free for our West Virginia … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-capito-statement-on-the-passing-of-friend-charles-lanham | Capito Statement on the Passing of Friend Charles Lanham | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.15 Capito Statement on the Passing of Friend Charles Lanham Charles was a true gentleman, a friend, and a leader who had a vision for his community - Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of community leader and long-time U.S. Route 35 advocate Charles Lanham of Point Pleasant. West Virginia lost a great man this week with the passing of Charles Lanham. Charles was a true gentleman, a friend, and a leader who had a vision for his community. He worked tirelessly to build the case for expanding U.S. Route 35, and thanks to his efforts the project is nearly complete. I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking for the final stretch of U.S. Route 35 with Charles in October, said Senator Capito. I also touted his efforts in my maiden speech on the Senate floor in March. Charles will be greatly missed, and I offer my deepest sympathy and prayers to his wife Lilly Faye and his family during this difficult time. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8a5f8bdf-33c9-48f4-85f0-f870f656ed38 | Manchin Condemns Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package in Senate Floor Speech | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 17, 2015 Manchin Condemns Irresponsible $680 Billion Tax Extenders Package in Senate Floor Speech Senator opposes deal that adds to our mounting debt, extends tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and ignores the fiscally responsible Miners Protection Act Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor explaining his opposition to the $680 billion in tax expenditures included in the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending package. Senator Manchin encouraged his colleagues to vote against the deal that adds to our mounting national debt, extends tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and ignores the fiscally responsible Miners Protection Act. To watch Senator Manchins floor remarks, click here. Senator Manchins remarks as prepared for delivery are below: M. President, I rise today to applaud my colleagues for being in the Christmas spirit. I have never seen so many gifts and presents given out in one bill. Lets be clear: we arent voting on just a $1.1 trillion spending bill, called the Omnibus. That bill, by itself, could have been acceptable because it helps veterans, middle class families, our defense department, our border security and a host of other valuable federal programs. But we arent voting on just the Omnibus; we are forced to vote on both the Omnibus and a tax extender package that adds on an additional, unpaid-for $680 billion dollars full of gifts for special interest groups. We are giving out $680 billion in irresponsible tax breaks Christmas gifts to every special interest and corporation that asked for one. We gave Christmas presents to millionaire race car drivers and motorcycle riders, film, television and theater producers and even race horse owners. Now dont get me wrong M. President, I like going to the movies, riding my motorcycle and going horseback riding. But I dont think many middle class Americans would be happy to know … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/mooney-introduces-act-better-technical-education | Mooney introduces act to better technical education | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | The Technical Education and Career Help Act, also known as the TEACH Act, was introduced by Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV) on Tuesday. Under the TEACH Act, allocated grant funding issued for Higher Education will be able to be put towards training of teachers in a vocational and technical setting. "Currently, Higher Ed funding doesn't allow for teacher training. This corrects that, and I believe that this is important to West Virginia for vocational education," Mooney said. Title II of the Higher Education Act provides grant funding to help improve the quality of prospective teachers at post-secondary institutions and local schools. To date, none of these grants have been focused on career and technical education. The TEACH Act would allow the Title II Teacher Quality funds, about $40 million a year, to be used to give aspiring CTE teachers the preparation necessary to better lead in the CTE classroom. "Students would benefit from this as well. They deserve to be taught by well-trained instructors to get the best education," Mooney said. "Training needs vary, especially in technical fields; take cyber security, for instance. There is a constant need to train in this dynamic economy. This is an acknowledgement of this reality," Mooney added. The TEACH Act is designed to help recruit mid-career professionals in relevant technical fields, recent college graduates, veterans and currently licensed teachers who are interested in transitioning to CTE-focused education. Mooney also said this bill will be an incentive to keep teachers at the community college level. "They are an integral part to education, especially in West Virginia where so many of our students choose to receive training and get careers in the technical fields. We want to keep them in these schools," Mooney said. The TEACH Act amends the Higher Education Act by: Establishing a grant that will facilitate CTE-specific partnerships with high-needs schools and post-secondary institutions to train CTE teachers Requiring that CTE teacher-training … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-wv-2-and-congresswoman-katherine-m-clark-ma-5 | Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) and Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark (MA-5) Introduce Bipartisan TEACH Act | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney and Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark introduced H.R. 4263, the Technical Education and Career Help Act, also known as the TEACH Act. This bill invests in career and technical education (CTE) around the country. I am proud to introduce H.R. 4263, the Technical Education and Career Help Act. As I travel across my district in West Virginia and visit schools and community colleges, I hear time and again that quality career and technical education opens up options for high-paying jobs. Having high quality educators in our schools training the workforce of tomorrow is imperative, said Rep. Alex X. Mooney. My bipartisan bill will ensure that students interested in careers such as welding or emergency service receive the training necessary to prepare them for a competitive professional environment. The TEACH Act will ensure that our 21st century workforce has theskill set for success in todays economy, said Rep. Katherine M.Clark. "This bill will allow students to develop highly marketable skills and support Career and Technology Education teachers. The TEACH Act will broaden participation in technical careers and strengthen our economy. ACTE is proud to endorse the TEACH Act, which will bridge the gap between future CTE educators and the classroom, said Association for Career and Technical Education Executive Director LeAnn Wilson. It is critical that we encourage new professionals to enter the CTE teaching field and provide them with the support they need to succeed in their role, especially in the face of challenges currently posed by teacher shortages nationwide. The TEACH Act invests in CTE teachers by expanding, without authorizing new spending, the Higher Education Act's teacher residency grant program to help schools recruit and train high-quality CTE teachers. This will increase the quality of training that students receive and ensure that they are truly prepared with the skills they need to succeed in todays workplace. Other cosponsors includeRep. Rod Blum (R-IA)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=92f5a62c-c381-4048-bcb6-3086c87b76b8 | Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of PBOR 2 | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 16, 2015 Manchin Applauds Senate Passage of PBOR 2 WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) andJim Inhofe (R-OK)today hailed the Senates unanimous passage of the Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (S. 571). General Aviation is losing 6,000 pilots per year because of antiquated regulations and unnecessary bureaucratic barriers, said Manchin. This industry contributes $219 billion to the U.S. economy each year and supports 1.1 million jobs. I am proud to have helped lead this effort with Senator Inhofe to finish what we started in 2012. This is a big victory for general aviation pilots all across the country, said Inhofe. The Pilots Bill of Rights 2 addresses many of the concerns these pilots have brought to my attention first hand at events like Airventure each year held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin since the first Pilots Bill of Rights was signed into law in 2012. Currently, the FAAs medical certification process is bureaucratic, burdensome and discourages pilots from disclosing and treating medical conditions that could impact their ability to fly. This legislation reforms the medical certification process for general aviation pilots in a way that will increase pilots knowledge of risk while demanding treatment of identified conditions. This bill also increases due process protections for pilots, ensuring the FAA treats them in a fair and equitable manner. I appreciate Senator Manchin, Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson for working with me on this legislation, and I am pleased the Senate has passed this important bill. This is very important legislation for all Americans who fly recreationally and pursue the freedom of flight, said Jack J. Pelton, chairman and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Our thanks to Sen. Inhofe, Sen. Manchin and the co-sponsors who understood the importance of this measure and worked hard for its passage, so we can reduce the unnecessary cost and regulatory burdens within the current aviation medical certification system. NATA commends the tireless efforts o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=976dee6a-8f9d-498c-a73a-e62bbc99f864 | Manchin, Kirk Call for Additional Background Screening of All Visa Applicants | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 16, 2015 Manchin, Kirk Call for Additional Background Screening of All Visa Applicants Senators urge Administration to require social media screening on individuals seeking to enter U.S. Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) yesterday sent a letter to President Obama urging the Administration to immediately require social media screening as a part of the visa background check process for all those seeking to enter the United States on a visa. The letter comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed one of the San Bernardino attackers, Tashfeen Malik, had posted social media messages professing her radicalization before immigrating to the United States on a spousal visa. The Senators wrote in part: We urge you to immediately adopt regulations to allow screening officials to check the social media postings of applicants. Knowledge is power, and denying your employees the ability to gain knowledge through basic research strips them of the full potential of their power to screen these applicants. If you are still clinging to an outdated policy prohibiting such review, then we would ask you to brief Congress on why your agency refuses to consider communications like the kind Tashfeen Malik made before she killed 14 people and injured 22 others. The full text of the Senators letter can be found below or here. Dear Mr. President; As the nation continues to mourn in the aftermath of the horrific events that occurred in San Bernardino, California, we urge you to immediately direct screening officials to include social media screening in all background checks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed Tashfeen Malik, one of the attackers who immigrated to the United States from Pakistan on a spousal visa, had posted social media messages professing her radicalization, information which could have prevented the deaths of 14 Americans. Even … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=480 | McKinley: Climate Deal Is Just Window Dressing | 2015-12-14 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the climate change agreement reached in Paris on Saturday: "As the public reads through the Paris climate agreement they will understand that it is simply window dressing. While the aftermath of the agreement has been full of self-congratulatory applause and high-minded rhetoric about saving the planet, the real impact of the agreement is questionable. It appears to be more about President Obama's desire to embellish his legacy than making a tangible difference in global temperatures. share: f t Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement on the climate change agreement reached in Paris on Saturday: As the public reads through the Paris climate agreement they will understand that it is simply window dressing. While the aftermath of the agreement has been full of self-congratulatory applause and high-minded rhetoric about saving the planet, the real impact of the agreement is questionable. It appears to be more about President Obama's desire to embellish his legacy than making a tangible difference in global temperatures. As Secretary of State John Kerry admitted yesterday, the deal doesn't have mandatory targets for reduction and it doesn't have an enforcement, compliance mechanism.' It is a feel-good exercise that will have little impact in the real world. The ink on the agreement is barely dry, and India has already indicated it will continue with plans to double coal production by 2020. Developing countries like China and India will continue to need affordable energy as they grow, and no agreement can change that. The Obama Administration deliberately shaped the agreement to circumvent Congress because it knows this plan wouldn't stand a chance of approval. The agreement could not be ratified as a treaty, because Congress will not go along with a policy to move away from coal and natural gas and hurt our economy, increase energy prices, and destroy jobs in th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=388bef65-d5e2-4b72-8ad7-8d180a273269 | Manchin Statement Three Years After Sandy Hook Tragedy | 2015-12-14 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2015 Manchin Statement Three Years After Sandy Hook Tragedy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement three years after 26 people were killed during the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: Today, Gayle and I join all West Virginians and Americans across the country in remembrance and in sending our thoughts and our prayers to the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific tragedy in Newtown. As we keep these families in our thoughts, let us recognize their endless bravery and kindness. Three years later, the grieving process for these families does not get any easier. Today, we pray for these incredibly courageous families to get through this indescribably difficult time. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-new-va-clinic-ronceverte | REP. JENKINS: NEW VA CLINIC IN RONCEVERTE | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) thanked the Department of Veterans Affairs today for announcing its further commitment to West Virginias veterans by signing a lease for a new, permanent clinic in Greenbrier County. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald promised Rep. Jenkins and other members of the congressional delegation in July that the VA would reopen a permanent community-based outpatient clinic in Greenbrier County. The previous clinic was closed after problems with the building, and a temporary clinic will open soon at 3584 Davis Stuart Road in Lewisburg. The new clinic will be located at 228 Shamrock Lane in Ronceverte, and construction will take at least six to eight months. West Virginias veterans depend on the VA for the care they have been promised, and I thank Secretary McDonald for standing by his word. More than 1,700 veterans from Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Summers counties rely on this facility and deserve access to quality care close to home. I will continue to monitor progress on this new facility and look forward to seeing it open as soon as possible, Rep. Jenkins said. Rep. Jenkins wrote a letter to Secretary McDonald in June urging him to reopen a clinic in Greenbrier County. Please click here to read the letter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-wv-2-introduces-end-government-shutdowns-act | Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) Introduces the End Government Shutdowns Act | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Alex X. Mooney introduced H.R. 3776, the End Government Shutdowns Act. The End Government Shutdowns Act will bring certainty and security to the federal spending process by eliminating the threat of government shutdowns. For the last 18 budget cycles, since 1997, Congress has failed to pass spending bills on time through the regular appropriations process. This has resulted in several federal government shutdowns, hasty budget agreements, economic uncertainty, and disruptions in services for many hardworking taxpayers; our country cannot continue to operate like this, said Rep. Mooney. The End Government Shutdowns Act will put an end to this government funding chaos by providing an automatic Continuing Resolution, also known as a CR, for any of the twelve regular appropriations bills not completed by October 1. Once 120 days have elapsed, the federal budget will be trimmed by 1 percentage point. Each 90 day period thereafter, congressional spending will receive an additional 1 percent cut. These cuts will place pressure on the federal funding process without shutting down the government. This proposal does not play favorites among liberal or conservative spending priorities. This will serve as a critical incentive for both sides to come together and solve Americas spending challenges in an equitable manner. Alex X. Mooney represents West Virginias Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Budget and Natural Resources Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-capito-and-manchin-statement-on-greenbrier-county-va-announcement | Capito and Manchin Statement on Greenbrier County VA Announcement | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.15 Capito and Manchin Statement on Greenbrier County VA Announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today welcomed the announcement of a new permanent location for the Greenbrier County VA Clinic. The announcement follows VA Secretary Robert McDonalds visit to West Virginia in September and previous commitments to reopen the Greenbrier Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). According to the Beckley Department of Veterans Affairs, the new clinic will be located at 228 Shamrock Lane in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Renovations of the new site are expected to take a minimum of six to eight months. A temporary VA clinic located at 3584 Davis Stuart Road in Lewisburg, West Virginia is expected to open in 2016 and will be operational until the permanent location is completed. For several months, I have been working diligently to reopen the Greenbrier facility and ensure our veterans have access to the best possible medical care. Todays announcement is welcome news for the many West Virginia veterans who have had to travel long distances in the absence of a nearby clinic. I am grateful to Secretary McDonald for keeping his commitment to our veterans and look forward to the official opening of this important facility, said Senator Capito. Today, we have made an important step to fulfilling our promise of quality care and services to our Veterans in southern West Virginia with the announcement of the reopening of the Greenbrier Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Senator Manchin said. When Secretary McDonald and I traveled through southern West Virginia in September, we met with more than 200 Veterans who were concerned about their access to permanent care and services. Now with the reopening of the Greenbrier health clinic, they will have access to the permanent quality care they have earned and deserve. The West Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and our local Veterans have worked together to achieve this great accomplishment, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=0361a912-dc14-4d33-a86a-da3a492b82ef | Manchin, Hoyer, Scott, Brown Statement on Every Student Succeeds Act Being Signed into Law | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 11, 2015 Manchin, Hoyer, Scott, Brown Statement on Every Student Succeeds Act Being Signed into Law Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA) released the following statements after President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law at a White House signing ceremony today. The bipartisan bill includes the Community Support for School Success program which establishes annual grant funding for the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program. The Full-Service Community Schools model co-locates education and critical services, such as health and dental care, mental health services, and adult education and job training, in one place. By integrating and coordinating education and the delivery of social services, students are better prepared to succeed at school, and parents are able to support their childrens learning. Senators Manchin and Brown sponsored the FSCS amendment in the Senate, while Whip Hoyer has introduced the Full-Service Community Schools Act every Congress since 2004. Far too many communities and families in West Virginia and in this country are facing complex challenges that impact the ability of our children to focus, learn and succeed in the classroom, Senator Joe Manchin said. Community schools, like Reconnecting McDowell, give our students a chance to succeed by providing the necessary comprehensive and coordinated services that help our students and families overcome multifaceted challenges. I am pleased that funding to support Full-Service Community Schools has been included in the final education bill being signed into law today. The signing into law of the Every Student Succeeds Act today represents a significant victory for students and their families, stated Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. I am proud that this legislation includes the full-service community schools model that I have suppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ecaceaef-6200-4f39-9da7-fbba4c77478b | Manchin and Capito Statement on Greenbrier County VA Announcement | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 11, 2015 Manchin and Capito Statement on Greenbrier County VA Announcement Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today welcomed the announcement of a new permanent location for the Greenbrier County VA Clinic. The announcement follows VA Secretary Robert McDonalds visit to West Virginia in September and previous commitments to reopen the Greenbrier Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). According to the Beckley Department of Veterans Affairs, the new clinic will be located at 228 Shamrock Lane in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Renovations of the new site are expected to take a minimum of six to eight months. A temporary VA clinic located at 3584 Davis Stuart Road in Lewisburg, West Virginia is expected to open in 2016 and will be operational until the permanent location is completed. Today, we have made an important step to fulfilling our promise of quality care and services to our Veterans in southern West Virginia with the announcement of the reopening of the Greenbrier Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Senator Manchin said. When Secretary McDonald and I traveled through southern West Virginia in September, we met with more than 200 Veterans who were concerned about their access to permanent care and services. Now with the reopening of the Greenbrier health clinic, they will have access to the permanent quality care they have earned and deserve. The West Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and our local Veterans have worked together to achieve this great accomplishment, and I thank them for all of their hard work and dedication. I am pleased the new Greenbrier health clinic will once again open its doors to our Veterans and provide them with the care they are owed. For several months, I have been working diligently to reopen the Greenbrier facility and ensure our veterans have access to the best possible medical care. Todays announcement is welcome news for the many West Virginia veterans who have had to travel long distances in t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-frontier-settlement-will-improve-wv-internet-access | REP. JENKINS: FRONTIER SETTLEMENT WILL IMPROVE WV INTERNET ACCESS | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on West Virginias landmark settlement with Frontier Communications announced today: Once again, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and his office are defending consumers in West Virginia. This settlement means faster Internet speeds for consumers, and Frontier will improve our states Internet infrastructure. I thank the attorney general for his hard work on behalf of our states residents and know this improved Internet access will help attract new jobs and improve our quality of life, Rep. Jenkins said. The estimated $160 million settlement resolves complaints about consumers Internet speeds and is the largest consumer protection settlement in the states history. Frontier will invest at least $150 million over three years to establish and maintain high-speed Internet access across the state. Some consumers will see a reduction in their rates, and Frontier will pay $500,000 to the states Consumer Protection Fund. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-and-manchin-announce-more-than-7-million-for-infrastructure-repair-in-west-virginia- | Capito and Manchin Announce More Than $7 Million for Infrastructure Repair in West Virginia | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.15 Capito and Manchin Announce More Than $7 Million for Infrastructure Repair in West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia will receive $7,397,643 from the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help finance federal road and bridge repairs in 19 counties following severe weather incidents in the spring and summer of 2015. This funding is important to West Virginia communities that were struck by severe weather earlier this year. Roads, bridges and highways play a vital role in a mountainous state like ours, and this financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration will help put these 19 counties on the road to recovery, said Senator Capito. The severe weather earlier this year took a toll on communities throughout West Virginia, impacting our businesses, highways, roads and our homes, Senator Manchin said. Over the past couple of months, I have heard from numerous West Virginians about the dire road conditions caused by the severe weather. I am glad this funding will help repair the damage while also creating an environment for economic growth. More than $6.5 million is being awarded through FHWAs Emergency Relief (ER) program and more than $800,000 is from the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program. Individual awards are listed below: $813,181 Funds are awarded through the ERFO program to support repairs in Pocahontas, Webster, Nicholas and Greenbrier Counties $1,316,892 Funds are awarded through the ER program for the following West Virginia counties affected by the July 2015 flooding: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Webster and Wood. $5,267,570 Funds are awarded through the ER program for the following West Virginia counties affected by the April 2015 flooding: Boone, Brooke, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mingo, Pleasants, Wayne and Wetzel. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=c67f653e-2569-426b-a06a-e608e0c7d041 | Manchin speaks to Fairmont Senior students via Skype | Times West Virginian | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2015 Manchin speaks to Fairmont Senior students via Skype | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT As part of the first global Skype-a-Thon, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is discussing current political issues with students throughout West Virginia. The goal of the Skype-a-Thon by Microsoft is to travel 1 million virtual miles. On Wednesday, Manchin met with Fairmont Senior High School students in AP U.S. History and AP Government classes to discuss current political issues via Skype, a popular videoconferencing website. Students asked questions on issues such as immigration, fracking, college expenses and prescription drug abuse. FSHS principal Tyson Furgason thought it meant a lot for his students to get the opportunity. It means a lot because Sen. Manchin is from our area, and Sen. Manchin has had several of his own kids go through Fairmont Senior and his granddaughter goes to school here now, Furgason said. According to a press release from Manchins office in Washington, he is enjoying being able to speak to students in West Virginia. I truly enjoyed (Wednesdays) discussion with the bright students of Fairmont Senior High, Manchin said. My weekly Skype sessions serve as an invaluable tool for me to hear directly the thoughts and concerns of West Virginias next generation and tomorrows leaders. Thank you to the students and staff in Fairmont for your participation, and I look forward to continuing our discussion in the future. Furgason believes the time Manchin took to speak to the students was important. I think a lot of times people feel that their members in Senate or their representatives are not connected to them. He does a really good job at being connected to his constituents, Furgason said. It shows our students that in a time when it seems like Congress is just stalemated against each other and not willing to work, he is showing that they matter because he is reaching out to them and he is sending that message about Congress working for the people. I think it was extremel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=08d0ac36-0f63-43cc-88b3-d159310e1689 | Manchin-Hoeven Veterans Access Long-Term Care Legislation Passed by VA Committee, Included in VA Bill | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2015 Manchin-Hoeven Veterans Access Long-Term Care Legislation Passed by VA Committee, Included in VA Bill Senators Bill Empowers Veterans to Use Local Long-Term Care Providers Close to Their Homes, Families Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today announced that the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has included provisions from two Manchin-Hoeven bills that will allow Veterans greater access to long term care (LTC) services near loved ones and friends in their home communities: the Veterans Access to Extended Care Act and the Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act. Extended care providers include such facilities as nursing centers, geriatric evaluation, domiciliary services, adult day health care, respite care, palliative care, hospice care and home health care. Congress is expected to take the bill up at the beginning of the new year. Our Veterans in West Virginia and across the U.S. have sacrificed so much for this country, and they deserve the highest quality, long-term care available, Senator Manchin said. I am pleased that my legislation with Senator Hoeven is moving forward that will get rid of the red tape in order to make sure our Veterans can access the services they need close to home. These commonsense reforms will impact a large number of our Veterans and their families who are currently in need of better long-term care. Family, friends and community serve as a vital support network throughout our lives, and our veterans should not be forced to choose between being near their loved ones and accessing the care they need, said Hoeven. Our legislation will make more options available to our former service members who need long-term care services. That means better access to the benefits they have earned and a higher quality of life in their later years. Specifically, the legislation means the VA can enter into provider a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=2d0bbf4a-ea90-45e6-bcdc-3b840a9f71da | Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $7 Million for Infrastructure Repair in West Virginia | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2015 Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $7 Million for Infrastructure Repair in West Virginia Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that West Virginia will receive $7,397,643 from the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help finance federal road and bridge repairs in 19 counties following severe weather incidents in the spring and summer of 2015. The severe weather earlier this year took a toll on communities throughout West Virginia, impacting our businesses, highways, roads and our homes, Senator Manchin said. Over the past couple of months, I have heard from numerous West Virginians about the dire road conditions caused by the severe weather. I am glad this funding will help repair the damage while also creating an environment for economic growth. This funding is important to West Virginia communities that were struck by severe weather earlier this year. Roads, bridges and highways play a vital role in a mountainous state like ours, and this financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration will help put these 19 counties on the road to recovery, said Senator Capito. More than $6.5 million is being awarded through FHWAs Emergency Relief (ER) program and more than $800,000 is from the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program. Individual awards are listed below: $813,181 Funds are awarded through the ERFO program to support repairs in Pocahontas, Webster, Nicholas and Greenbrier Counties $1,316,892 Funds are awarded through the ER program for the following West Virginia counties affected by the July 2015 flooding: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Webster and Wood. $5,267,570 Funds are awarded through the ER program for the following West Virginia counties affected by the April 2015 flooding: Boone, Brooke, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mingo, Pleasants, Wayne and Wetzel. ### … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/columns/rep-jenkins-highway-bill-victory-west-virginia | Rep. Jenkins: Highway bill is a victory for West Virginia | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | West Virginia has many road projects that have been long promised but never completed. Some are actually seeing progress, like Route 35 in Mason and Putnam counties, which is on schedule to be fully upgraded. Others, like the King Coal Highway, Coalfields Expressway and Tolsia Highway remain in various stages of completion or lack thereof. Nearly every day, West Virginians ask me to help find a solution to this critical issue. I hear about a road thats unsafe, a highway thats incomplete, or a bridge that fails to meet safety standards. I agree funding our transportation infrastructure must be a priority. I want my family and every West Virginia family to drive on safe, well-maintained roads and bridges. Help is on the way. Just days ago, the House and Senate passed a fully funded, five-year highway bill the FAST Act that will bring billions of dollars to West Virginia to fix our roads and invest in our future. The president has signed this into law, which means that Congress has achieved something that hasnt been done in a decade passing a multi-year highway bill. We also ensured that the FAST Act is fully paid for without increasing the gas tax, a tax increase many West Virginians oppose in these tough economic times. The need for the FAST Act and the money it will bring is great. Theres no debating the fact that our roads and bridges are in poor shape. According to a May 2015 national transportation study, West Virginia ranks the fifth worst in the nation for rural pavement conditions. That means 29 percent of our rural roads are considered unfit for travel. Our bridges arent any better. The Federal Highway Administration reports that 35 percent of our states bridges more than 2,500 bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. The FAST Act will bring nearly $2.5 billion in transportation funding to West Virginia over the next five years, which will go a long way to building new roads, repairing existing roads, and fixing our dilapidated bridges. This fiscal year alone West Virginia… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-commends-passage-of-every-student-succeeds-act | Capito Commends Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.09.15 Capito Commends Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act Bipartisan education reform bill includes Capito amendments to improve student access to the internet at home, fund health and social services at community schools, and provide parents with information about schools WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted for a bipartisan education reform bill that overhauls the No Child Left Behind Act and ends the Common Core mandate. The Every Student Succeeds Act a combination of the Senate-passed Every Child Achieves Act and the House-passed Student Success Act passed the Senate on an overwhelming 85-12 vote. Todays passage of the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act is a significant step forward for an education system that is outdated and out of step with the needs of our students. This legislation ends the Common Core mandate and eliminates Washingtons one size fits all approach to education. It puts decisions about education back in the hands of those who know best: states, parents and teachers, said Senator Capito. Our students deserve the highest academic standards, the best available teaching and the resources needed to excel in school. The Every Student Succeeds Act will help achieve those goals. Many provisions in the bill will directly benefit West Virginias nearly 300,000 students, including funding for STEM programs and drug prevention education. The bill also includes three provisions I introduced to empower students and their families. These amendments seek to improve student access to the internet at home, fund health and social services at community schools, and provide parents with important information about their childrens schools. Senator Capitos amendments in the Every Student Succeeds Act include: Develops Metrics for SuccessRequires state and local educational agencies to include college enrollment information on state and local report cards. By inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=0412813c-a66f-4ca1-bf7a-8a55a5973a14 | Manchin Votes to Overhaul Education Law | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2015 Manchin Votes to Overhaul Education Law Every Student Succeeds Act scales back federal interference in school system and ensures all children receive high-quality education Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), legislation to reauthorize through 2020 the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which is also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The legislation includes measures that will scale back federal interference in the public school system and ensure all children in America and West Virginia have access to a well-rounded, high-quality education that enables them to compete and succeed in a growing global economy. The final bill passed the Senate by a 85-12 vote. On December 3rd, the House voted 359-64 to pass the bill. It now heads to the Presidents desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. Senator Manchin secured several provisions to the bill that will benefit students and families in West Virginia. The provisions focus specifically on addressing substance abuse in the home, promoting volunteerism and community service, protecting children from predators, making sure governors have input in state education plans and enabling schools serving high concentrations of low-income students to work with community partners to provide health, nutrition, and other social services in a cost-effective manner. "The future of our countrys economic success largely depends on the quality of education our children are receiving today, Senator Manchin said. This bipartisan legislation reduces federal interference in local schools to ensure teachers, school leaders, parents, local districts and states play a greater role in preparing our children to compete and succeed in a 21st century, global economy. This bill works to provide every child across this country with a quality education and takes steps to ensure we… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6ace90e0-8e04-4b87-b604-a49d81231079 | Senators Manchin, Kirk, and Representatives Ellison, Fitzpatrick introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Access to Credit | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2015 Senators Manchin, Kirk, and Representatives Ellison, Fitzpatrick introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Access to Credit Nearly 50 Million Americans are Credit Invisible Due to Limited Credit History WASHINGTON U.S. SenatorsJoe Manchin (D-WV) andMark Kirk (R-IL) today announced the introduction of The Credit Access and Inclusion Act (S. 2355), which helps consumers without traditional credit histories access credit by allowing non-financial service providers, like gas, electric and telecommunication companies, to report their customers on-time payments to credit reporting agencies. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, nearly 50 Americans are credit invisible which means their credit history is limited or nonexistent, often because they have never had a credit card or made a mortgage payment. Those without credit reports face barriers when buying a home, securing loans or attempting to establish a secure financial history. "All West Virginians and Americans deserve a chance to gain access to credit if they pay their bills on time every month," Senator Manchin said. "Its just common sense to give everyone a fair shot and earn access to credit if they have proven their ability to be responsible. Its a real shame that the current system keeps some of the most vulnerable citizens in the shadows, and I am proud to work with my friend, Senator Mark Kirk, to fix this issue." 1.4 million men and women in Illinois are unable to build a credit score, making it very difficult to get a loan, mortgage or credit cards, Senator Kirk said. My bipartisan bill with Senator Manchin levels the playing field for those who want to build a credit score. S. 2355 amends the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act to allow providers like gas, electric and telecommunication companies to report payment history to bureaus like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. As a result, low and moderate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c514035b-afe0-40ef-ad03-74f3aaca064d | Manchin Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Improve Care for Veterans | 2015-12-09 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2015 Manchin Applauds Committee Passage of Bill to Improve Care for Veterans Legislation will increase accountability at the VA and improve Veterans benefits and health care Washington, D.C. As a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Committees markup and passage of the Veterans Homeless Programs, Caregiver Services, and Other Improvements Act of 2015, legislation to increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and improve Veterans benefits and health care. The bill unanimously passed the Committee by voice vote and now heads to the full Senate for consideration. The bill includes three provisions that were cosponsored by Senator Manchin. They aim to improve services for homeless Veterans, address overprescribing practices in the VA and provide safer and more effective pain management services to Veterans and allow more Veterans to have access to extended long-term care. Veterans and their families sacrifice so much in defense of our country, and they should expect to have the best services and opportunities available when they return home, Senator Manchin said. In order to make sure our Veterans receive the reliable care that they need and deserve, we need to continue to pass commonsense reforms that allow the VA to run more efficiently and better provide for our Veterans. That is why I am proud that these three measures that focus on improving the VA were included in this bill. In addition, while I am glad the bill strengths accountability standards at the VA, there is no doubt that more needs to be done in order to ensure the VA is doing its job of providing our Veterans with the finest care possible. I encourage all my colleagues to work together and put our brave veterans first and pass these important reforms. Below is a list of Senator Manchins provisions that were included in the bill: Jason … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/bluefield-daily-telegraph-editorial-fast-act-federal-highway-bill-now-law | Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial: FAST Act: Federal highway bill now law | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Legislation that will fast track federal funding for critical highway infrastructure projects in West Virginia and Virginia, including the King Coal Highway and the Coalfields Expressway, has been signed into law by President Barack Obama. The U.S. House of Representatives approved The Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act last week by a vote of 350 to 65. The U.S. Senate then voted 83 to 16 to approve the FAST Act. The measure was signed into law by Obama late Friday evening. The long-awaited federal highway bill will provide more than $2.6 billion in federal transportation dollars to West Virginia over a five-year period. In neighboring Virginia, another $6.2 billion in federal transportation funding will be allocated to the Commonwealth over the next five years. The measure is the first long-term highway funding bill to be approved by Congress in more than a decade. It is long overdue and desperately needed, and should help in jump-starting both the King Coal Highway and the Coalfields Expressway, while also allocating additional dollars to urgently needed road and bridge repairs in both West Virginia and Virginia. Lawmakers across the region voted in support of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., U.S. Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. Jenkins, a member of the House Appropriations Committee who serves on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee, said the new long-term highway bill will allow West Virginia to rebuild roads, complete highway projects, repair bridges, and improve rural transit programs all without raising the gas tax. West Virginia will have the funding, certainty and tools needed to move forward on long-term highway projects like King Coal Highway, Tolsia Highway, Coalfields Expressway and Route 10 just to name a few, Jenkins said. Instead of making spending decisions in Washington, this bill gives money to the states to decide whic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-house-strengthens-visa-waiver-program | REP. JENKINS: HOUSE STRENGTHENS VISA WAIVER PROGRAM | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted yes today on legislation to help identify and stop terrorists from entering the United States via the Visa Waiver Program. Rep. Jenkins is also a cosponsor of H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives 407-19. As the president has failed to lead to make our nation secure from the threat of terrorism, Congress must take every action possible to protect our nation and safeguard against those who wish to do us harm. The Visa Waiver Program, as it stands now, has clear loopholes that would allow someone who recently traveled to ISIS territories to come to the United States as a visitor with minimal scrutiny. Americans deserve to know that visitors from other countries have been thoroughly screened, and we must use every resource possible to prevent terrorists from entering our country, Rep. Jenkins said. Thirty-eight countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, which expedites entry into the United States. However, thousands of holders of passports from Visa Waiver Program countries have traveled to Iraq, Syria and other troubled areas to meet up with ISIS and other terrorist groups. Through the Visa Waiver Program, these individuals could travel to the United States with little scrutiny. The Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act would strengthen our national security by requiring every participating country to have e-passports, lost or stolen passports be reported to Interpol, and people who have traveled to Iraq, Syria or other areas of concern go through the regular, thorough visa screening process. H.R. 158 is sponsored by Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.). For more about the bill, please click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=429 | McKinley Votes to Keep Americans Safe, Fix Loopholes in Visa Waiver Program | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan plan to strengthen oversight of the Visa Waiver Program and close security gaps in the program, which allows passport holders from 38 countries around the world to travel to the United States for 90 days without a visa. share: f t Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan plan to strengthen oversight of the Visa Waiver Program and close security gaps in the program, which allows passport holders from 38 countries around the world to travel to the United States for 90 days without a visa. Terrorists from ISIS have already made it abundantly clear they will use our freedom and openness to hurt us, said Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). Giving more scrutiny to travelers with connections to Syria, Iraq, and other terrorist hotspots is just common sense. We know that thousands of Europeans who would qualify for the Visa Waiver Program have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight for ISIS, said McKinley. It's imperative we stop these terrorists from boarding a flight in Brussels, Paris, or London and traveling to America to cause harm. The Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act (H.R. 158) requires individuals who have traveled to countries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism or troubled areas like Syria or Iraq to apply for a visa before coming to the U.S., just like most travelers. It would also allow the U.S. to suspend countries from the program if they don't cooperate and share information on terrorist threats. We need to give Americans the peace of mind that our government is taking all steps necessary to stop potential terrorist attacks before they happen, said McKinley. This plan is a step to reduce these threats and will help keep Americans safe. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4697a9f3-d010-4e01-a37d-c34f61d44827 | Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Nominate Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Achievement Awards | 2015-12-08 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 08, 2015 Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Nominate Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Achievement Awards Deadline for nominations is January 11th Washington, D.C. ? U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today encouraged West Virginians to nominate West Virginia small businesses and entrepreneurs for the U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA) 2016 Small Business Week awards and for the West Virginias District Office awards. Winners of the West Virginia District Office awards will compete for national titles. Winner of national titles will attend National Small Business Week activities in Washington, D.C. in May 2016. All nominations are due by Monday, January 11th. With over 120,000 small businesses in West Virginia, I encourage all of our residents to help recognize the great achievements of our small businesses and entrepreneurs by nominating them for one of these outstanding awards, Senator Manchin said. West Virginias small businesses make up 96 percent of our states economy, provide thousands of good-paying jobs and goods and services we rely on daily. These awards are an opportunity to thank our local businesses for making our state an ideal place to live and do business. SBA is seeking national nominations for the following awards: Small Business Person of the Year Awards, Small Business Exporter of the Year, Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery, Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award, Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award, Federal Procurement Award- Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence, Graduate of the Year Award, Small Business, Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award, Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award and Womens Business Center of Excellence Award. To nationally nominate a small busi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-350k-for-employment-assistance-in-west-virginia | Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $350K for Employment Assistance in West Virginia | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.15 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $350K for Employment Assistance in West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $350,159 in federal funding for local housing agencies in West Virginia to help families in need find employment and become economically independent. A state filled with small towns and tightknit communities, West Virginians often come together to help neighbors in need. These funds will help West Virginia entities better assist families looking to achieve economic independence. By helping these individuals secure employment, this program has the ability to transform lives and help many West Virginians get back on a solid footing, said Senator Capito. One of our core values as West Virginians is helping our neighbors who are struggling and in need our support, Senator Manchin said. We should help those in need to make sure they have the resources they need to get back on their feet, provide for their families and contribute to their communities. This funding will help West Virginians who have fallen on hard times acquire the skills and training they need to find jobs that provide a living wage and become financially independent. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-sufficiency (FSS) program. This program helps put those currently receiving vouchers on the path to economic independence by helping them obtain employment. The money is distributed to public housing agencies that work with schools, businesses, and other local entities to support programs that give participants skills and experience to help them find employment. In addition to employment assistance, funding can also support child care, transportation, education and job training, and counseling. Below are the individual award amounts: $18,104 Benwood McMechen Housing Authority $81,960 Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority $34,028 Clarksburg-Harrison R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ac1997b9-d895-4331-ba16-550310895fd4 | Manchin Welcomes Attendees to 8th Annual WV Identification Intelligence Expo | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2015 Manchin Welcomes Attendees to 8th Annual WV Identification Intelligence Expo Senator Manchin delivered remarks at the eighth West Virginia Identification Intelligence EXPO VIII on Sunday Washington, D.C. As Honorary Chair of the Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) welcomed representatives from identification intelligence companies and federal agencies to West Virginia for the eighth annual Identification Intelligence Expo on Sunday. This was first time this identification intelligence industry event was held in West Virginia. It was also the first time the event, held over the course of two days, incorporated a trade mission for out-of-state executives which included a tour of the I-79 technology corridor and presentations by federal, state and local agencies. The annual identification intelligence industry event provided opportunities for executives in cyber security, forensics, biometrics and big data to explore business partnerships, research synergies and investment opportunities in West Virginia. The Expo was hosted by Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation, West Virginia Development Office, I-79 Development Council, Identification Intelligence Ridge, along with significant supporting roles from both Marshall University and West Virginia University. The event was sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing, Azimuth, Marshall University, West Virginia University, TMC Technologies, Northrop Grumman, CSRA, Global Science & Technology, MorphoTrust USA and the High Technology Foundation. West Virginia companies that participated in the exhibition included: Allegheny Science & Technology (AST), Azimuth, CACI International, Inc., CSRA, FBI-Biometric Center of Excellence, FBI-Next Generational Intelligence, Frontier Communications, Marshall University, MorphoTrak LLC, MorphoTrust USA, Northrop Grumman, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=e83980cb-930c-4c54-84fd-e9d6b0eb1544 | Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $350K for Employment Assistance in West Virginia | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2015 Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $350K for Employment Assistance in West Virginia Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $350,159 in federal funding for local housing agencies in West Virginia to help families in need find employment and become economically independent. One of our core values as West Virginians is helping our neighbors who are struggling and in need our support, Senator Manchin said. We should help those in need to make sure they have the resources they need to get back on their feet, provide for their families and contribute to their communities. This funding will help West Virginians who have fallen on hard times acquire the skills and training they need to find jobs that provide a living wage and become financially independent. A state filled with small towns and tightknit communities, West Virginians often come together to help neighbors in need. These funds will help West Virginia entities better assist families looking to achieve economic independence. By helping these individuals secure employment, this program has the ability to transform lives and help many West Virginians get back on a solid footing, said Senator Capito. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Family Self-sufficiency (FSS) program. This program helps put those currently receiving vouchers on the path to economic independence by helping them obtain employment. The money is distributed to public housing agencies that work with schools, businesses, and other local entities to support programs that give participants skills and experience to help them find employment. In addition to employment assistance, funding can also support child care, transportation, education and job training, and counseling. Below are the individual award amounts: $18,104 Benwood McMechen Housing Authority $81,960 Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority $34,028 Clarksburg-Harris… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/beckley-register-herald-congressman-jenkins-meets-local-health-officials | Beckley Register-Herald: Congressman Jenkins meets with local health officials to discuss NAS babies | 2015-12-05 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | RONCEVERTE About 500 babies are delivered at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (GVMC) each year. Three years ago, 19 percent of babies born suffered from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or NAS. Thats about 100 babies each year who suffer the effects of withdrawal from being exposed to drugs in the womb, officials said Friday. After having several interventions and getting drug-addicted mothers the help they need, the number has dropped to about 5 percent. Thats still too high, according to West Virginia Congressman Evan Jenkins. Jenkins visited GVMC Friday to talk to staff about how NAS affects lives, big and small. Vivian Davies, director of Womens Services at GVMC, said segments of umbilical cords are tested for drug exposure. Normally, if the cord tests negative for drugs, we get that result back quickly, Vivian Davies said. If its positive for drugs, it takes a few days to get results. Those few days of waiting can be a major problem if insurance providers dont want to pay for five days' worth of care for an infant. Normally they pay for three days, Davies said. Oftentimes the symptoms dont appear for five days and thats a problem. Weve had babies that needed to stay for 30 days. The hospital ends up eating the cost of caring for those children. Jenkins said it costs about $4,500 to deliver a healthy baby. An NAS baby costs the state about $70,000. Not only is it costly to take care of an NAS baby, its taxing as well, Davies said. Its extremely hard on the nurses, she said. The nurses are often taking care of babies while the mom is out there doing drugs. Thats just frustrating. An NAS baby must be weaned off of drugs slowly so they can live a happy, full life. It may seem like nothing can be done to ease the baby's pain, but we know enough about the babies to treat them in the best way possible, according to an addictions therapist from the GVMC. We have these little swings called MamaRoos, Tameran Asbury said. They sway and rock in a way that is soothing to NAS babies. You cant hold an NAS baby. Touch makes th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/bluefield-daily-telegraph-editorial-nas-babies-necessary-measure-now-law | Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial: NAS babies: Necessary measure is now law | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | The Protecting Our Infants Act, a necessary measure that will improve care for babies who are exposed to drugs during pregnancy, has been signed into law by President Barack Obama. The bill, which was championed by U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-.W.Va., will build on best practices from doctors and nurses in West Virginia and across the country in treating babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Jenkins was a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, which was introduced in response to the growing tragedy of newborns who are suffering from withdrawal from the drugs their mothers consumed during pregnancy. Several years ago when he was still a state lawmaker, Jenkins was involved in the three-year process to build Lillys Place in Huntington, one of the first stand-alone residential pediatric recovery centers in the country. Since coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to fight for babies impacted by the drug epidemic, Jenkins said. Going through withdrawal from heroin and other opioids is a horrific way to start ones life, but thats the reality for far too many newborns in West Virginia. The Protecting Our Infants Act becoming law means we will improve treatment for NAS babies and increase our understanding of opioid exposure during pregnancy. The new law will improve care for mothers and babies alike, as correctly noted by Rebecca Crowder, executive director of Lilys Place. The number of babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs is growing at a rapid rate across the nation, Crowder said. The Protecting Our Infants Act will create positive outcomes for the mother and child, focusing on prevention as well as the treatment of babies already born affected. West Virginia is making great strides in treatment, care for babies born prenatally exposed to drugs, and much-needed services for families. Congressman Jenkins has led the charge in making all of this possible in West Virginia, and now we have the opportunity to become a model for other states. We, too, applaud Jenkins for championing this all- impor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-visa-waiver-program-loopholes-threaten-our-security | REP. JENKINS: VISA WAIVER PROGRAM LOOPHOLES THREATEN OUR SECURITY | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has signed on as a cosponsor of legislation to help identify and stop terrorists from entering the United States via the Visa Waiver Program. This bill is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives next week under suspension, meaning it has broad bipartisan support for passage. Thirty-eight countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, which expedites entry into the United States. However, thousands of holders of passports from Visa Waiver Program countries have traveled to Iraq, Syria and other troubled areas to meet up with ISIS and other terrorist groups. Through the Visa Waiver Program, these individuals could travel to the United States with little scrutiny. H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, would strengthen our national security by requiring every participating country to have e-passports, lost or stolen passports be reported to Interpol, and people who have traveled to Iraq, Syria or other areas of concern go through the regular, thorough visa screening process. The presidents failed policies in Syria have led to the threat that ISIS poses to America and across the world. The Visa Waiver Program, as it stands now, has clear loopholes that would allow someone who recently traveled to ISIS territories to come to the United States as a visitor with minimal scrutiny. As the president has failed to lead to make our nation secure from the threat of terrorism, Congress must act quickly to strengthen our borders and improve the screening of visitors arriving on American soil. Next week the House will take up the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, which I am proud to cosponsor. This legislation ensures that travelers are thoroughly screened and that other countries are held to the highest passport standards. We must take every action possible to protect our nation and safeguard against those who wish to do us harm, Rep. Jenkins said. H.R. 158 is sponsored by Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=449 | McKinley Votes to Replace No Child Left Behind, Return Power to Teachers and Parents | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) voted today to replace the flawed No Child Left Behind policy, and enact reforms that will return power back to local teachers, principals, and parents and prevent the government from forcing Common Core on the states. share: f t Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) voted today to replace the flawed No Child Left Behind policy, and enact reforms that will return power back to local teachers, principals, and parents and prevent the government from forcing Common Core on the states. We have talked to parents, teachers, and education officials throughout West Virginia and heard a constant refrain that the current system is broken, said McKinley. They are fed up with one-size-fits-all mandates from Washington, too much reliance on testing, and Common Core being forced on them. While the bill is not perfect, it is a step in the right direction, said McKinley. It reduces the federal role in education and empowers parents to make choices for their kids. Voting against this would have meant endorsing the status quo, which is clearly not working, said McKinley. Our kids and grandkids are falling behind and the system is failing them. Today the House took a step in the right direction to say no to Common Core and yes to more local control. Rep. McKinley had two amendments incorporated into the final version of the bill: a provision to require multiple measures to grade school performance, not just tests; and one that ensures paraprofessional educators are qualified. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=486 | McKinley: Highway Bill Will Help West Virginia | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan, long-term transportation bill that will help improve West Virginia's roads and bridges. "We can't rebuild and grow our economy unless we have good roads," said Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). "Our infrastructure is failing and needs immediate attention. This five-year plan will give West Virginia and our local communities the certainty they need to make planning decisions." share: f t Today the House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan, long-term transportation bill that will help improve West Virginia's roads and bridges. We can't rebuild and grow our economy unless we have good roads, said Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). Our infrastructure is failing and needs immediate attention. This five-year plan will give West Virginia and our local communities the certainty they need to make planning decisions. The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was negotiated between the House and Senate and is the first long-term transportation bill since the Bush Administration. The $300 billion plan makes important reforms to streamline permitting, gives states and communities more flexibility, and will provide West Virginia with more funding than it has received in the past. This bill pays special attention to rural infrastructure, said McKinley. It will give us the resources West Virginia desperately needs for important projects like Corridor H. Congress has been talking about a long-term highway bill for years, and now we're finally doing it, said McKinley. We've eliminated a hurdle and now our leaders in Charleston will be able to build off our work and develop a transportation system for the future. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=93237519-abba-4d90-aa83-cfa0daf322a2 | Sen. Manchin After Blankenship Verdict: Safety Was Not Coal Boss' Priority | WV Metro News | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 04, 2015 Sen. Manchin After Blankenship Verdict: Safety Was Not Coal Boss' Priority | WV Metro News WASHINGTON, D.C. The split verdict that convicted former Massey Energy boss Don Blankenship of conspiracy garnered national attention. On Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin was notified of the jurys decision Thursday while he was on the congressional floor. My first reaction is Im hoping some families get some closure. I know they were looking for closure. They need closure. Im hoping some were able to receive that, Manchin said on MetroNews Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval. The misdemeanor charge is tied to operations at Upper Big Branch Mine prior to the 2010 explosion that killed 29 coal miners. We cannot have a pervasive mentality from leadership down from any mining, manufacturing, any type of job we have in West Virginia or in America where safety is not first, added the senator. The jury found Blankenship not guilty on 2 fraud charges. The conspiracy charge carries a possible jail sentence of up to a year. Manchin hinted that he thinks there was more criminal behavior in the case than the verdict reflected. I just believe there was pervasiveness where profit and production was before safety, Manchin maintained. I truly believe that. Family members of some of the miners who died had mixed feelings following the verdict that came more than 8 days after deliberations began. While some feel they can try to move forward with some justice served, others stated Blankenship should have been convicted of the counts accusing him of making false statements about Massey safety to federal authorities and investors. Blankenships attorneys said they will appeal the decision. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger set a tentative sentencing date for March. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=11b8d680-1d29-46ff-9d0c-fd1e38680c34 | Manchin Skypes with Ritchie County High School Students as Part of Global Skype Event | 2015-12-04 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 04, 2015 Manchin Skypes with Ritchie County High School Students as Part of Global Skype Event Washington, D.C. As part of Microsofts first-ever global Skype-a-Thon, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) answered questions from Ritchie County High School students through Skype, a popular videoconferencing website. The students asked Senator Manchin questions on a variety of current policy issues. Senator Manchin has used Skype to talk with students or virtually attend events throughout West Virginia about 70 times since taking office. The videoconferencing website has served as an important tool in Senator Manchins ability to connect with students and West Virginians while in Washington, D.C. Our students are West Virginias future leaders, and I truly enjoyed speaking with Ritchie County High School students to answer their questions, Senator Manchin said. My weekly Skype sessions with students allow me to hear the thoughts and concerns of our states youngest generation while Im in Washington and are something I always look forward to. Today, I urge all West Virginia classrooms to participate in the global Skype-a-Thon to get students virtually out of the classroom to meet new people and learn about different cultures from around the world. Thank you to the students and staff of Ritchie County High School for talking with me. I look forward to our next virtual visit and continuing my weekly sessions with students from across the Mountain State. Senator Manchin participates in weekly Skype sessions with West Virginia schools and answers students questions. Yesterday and today, students, teachers and leaders from around the world are participating in the first-ever global Skype-a-Thon with the goal of traveling one million virtual miles. To learn more about the global event, click here. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-highway-bill-victory-west-virginia | REP. JENKINS: HIGHWAY BILL IS A VICTORY FOR WEST VIRGINIA | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted yes today on a landmark, five-year highway bill that will bring billions of dollars to West Virginia to rebuild our roads, complete highway projects, repair bridges, and improve rural transit programs all without raising the gas tax. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 359-65 today to pass the FAST Act, the conference report for the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. The FAST Act, which works out the differences between the House and Senates highway bills, now goes to the Senate for passage and to the president to be signed into law. Everywhere I go in the Third District, I hear about a road thats unsafe, a highway thats incomplete, or a bridge that fails to meet safety standards. We need roads that will bring jobs to southern West Virginia, safe bridges for drivers, and highways that connect rural communities and open up new corridors of commerce. The FAST Act is a crucial piece of legislation that will invest billions in West Virginias infrastructure across the state without increasing the gas tax. Congress has not passed a multi-year highway bill in a decade, which has tied the hands of our state highway departments. Roads are not built overnight they require years of planning and consistent, reliable funding. This bill provides just that. West Virginia will have the funding, certainty and tools needed to move forward on long-term highway projects like King Coal Highway, Tolsia Highway, Coalfields Expressway and Route 10 just to name a few. Instead of making spending decisions in Washington, this bill gives money to the states to decide which projects will be built and prioritized. I know the people of southern West Virginia want to see highway dollars invested in their backyards, and I will be fighting for these projects and for the Third District to receive its fair share, Rep. Jenkins said. Rep. Jenkins is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-applauds-passage-of-multi-year-transportation-funding | Capito Applauds Passage of Multi-Year Transportation Funding | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.03.15 Capito Applauds Passage of Multi-Year Transportation Funding Bill includes funding for transit, highway programs and rural broadband expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regardingthe Senates passage of a bipartisan, five-year transportation funding bill, known as theFixing Americas Surface Transportation Act or FAST Act. The bill passed on a 83-16 vote. Todays passage of the FAST Act is welcome news for West Virginia. For the first time in more than a decade, Congress has passed a multi-year funding bill to move our transportation system forward, bringing the cycle of short-term extensions that result in fewer yet more costly fixes to an end, said Senator Capito. West Virginias highway and transit programs will receive more than two billion dollars over the next five years to advance critical projects and improve the poor condition of our roads and bridges. The certainty and stability that comes from a long-term bill will help relieve traffic congestion, improve access to rural communities and fuel economic development. The bill also includes an important initiative to increase high speed Internet access in rural communities throughout West Virginia. How the FAST Act Benefits West Virginia: Multi-year funding: The FAST Act will provide long-term certainty and multi-year funding to West Virginia. West Virginia will receive $2.5 billion over the five year period for highway and transit programs. Improving Broadband Access: The FAST Act also includes the Appalachian High-speed Broadband Deployment Initiative introduced by Senator Capito earlier this year. This initiative, administered through the Appalachian Regional Commission, will increase affordable access to high speed Internet, support distance learning opportunities and the use of telehealth technologies, and promote business development. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-repeal-and-replace-obamacare | Capito Votes to Repeal and Replace Obamacare | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.03.15 Capito Votes to Repeal and Replace Obamacare The failures of this law have been absolutely devastating. It is time to begin healing the wounds of Obamacare and pursuing a health care system that works. - Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted for the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, a bill that repeals Obamacare and begins the process of creating an improved health care system for hardworking American families. This is the first Obamacare repeal bill that will reach the presidents desk. Americans deserve a health care system that works for them and Obamacare is not it. I have consistently voted to repeal and replace this disastrous health care law, and I am glad that a repeal bill will finally reach the presidents desk. This legislation will enable us to revisit the problems caused by Obamacare and replace them with reforms that provide quality, affordable care for all Americans. In addition to lifting the heavy burden of Obamacare, this bill also repeals more than $1 trillion in onerous taxes and includes significant resources for mental health and substance abuse services funding that is vital to West Virginia. I also fought to include a two year transition period for Medicaid expansion in the bill, which will allow us time to enact alternative reforms without disrupting coverage. The failures of this law have been absolutely devastating. It is time to begin healing the wounds of Obamacare and pursuing a health care system that works. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=4b7288a8-f693-45cb-b1b2-e72309c399d0 | Manchin Applauds Passage of Long-Term Highway Bill and Export-Import Bank Reauthorization | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2015 Manchin Applauds Passage of Long-Term Highway Bill and Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the passage of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, legislation that provides $305 billion over the next five years to improve the nations transportation infrastructure. The legislation reforms and strengthens transportation programs, provides certainty and more flexibility for states, streamlines project approval processes and enhances transportation safety. Under the FAST Act, West Virginia will receive over $2.3 billion dollars to maintain existing infrastructure and continue construction on critical high priority corridors such as the King Coal Highway, the Coalfields Expressway, and Corridor H. The bill also includes a new national freight program that will bring $70 million to West Virginia over the next five years to support the efficient movement of goods throughout our national highway system. Senator Manchin fought to include $50 million for high-speed broadband deployment in the Appalachian region and helped secure essential rail safety provisions that can prevent pile-ups like the one that occurred in Fayette County earlier this year. In addition, the FAST Act reauthorizes the U.S. Export-Import Bank, a federal agency that helps American small businesses sell their products overseas. Senator Manchin has been an outspoken supporter of the agency and has called for its reauthorization since its expiration on June 30, 2015. For the first time in the five years that I have been in the Senate, Congress has finally come together in a bipartisan, bicameral way to craft a much-needed, long-term fix that addresses our nations vast transportation infrastructure challenges, Senator Manchin said. Twenty-eight percent of West Virginias 38,000 miles of public roads are in need of repair, and we cannot afford another short-term patch that just kicks the can down the road. While this legislation is not perfect,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=5f36ea28-541d-4357-b809-6f2eedfe777f | Manchin Opposes Legislation that would Strip Health Care from More Than 200,000 West Virginians | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2015 Manchin Opposes Legislation that would Strip Health Care from More Than 200,000 West Virginians Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted against the reconciliation legislation that would repeal significant provisions of the Affordable Care Act. I have always said that this law is not perfect but we need to repair, not repeal it. Its reckless to repeal a law when, before it, we spent more than any other country on health care but still ranked only 43rd in the world in health and wellness. In 2015 alone, more than 29,000 West Virginians enrolled in health insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchange. Nationally, 11.7 million people signed up. According to one study, West Virginia has benefited more than any other state in the country except New York under the Affordable Care Act. The law has been effective in some ways, including expanding access to preventative care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions, and closing the Medicare Part D prescription drug donut hole, but the law also has many faults. That is why I have supported legislation to define a full-time work-week at forty hours instead of thirty, that grandfathers in existing plans that Americans are happy with, repeals the burdensome 1099 requirements on small businesses and fixes a technical error that unduly harmed volunteer firefighters. This repeal bill is irresponsible and will bring us back to the days when millions of Americans, including more than 200,000 West Virginians, lived without health insurance. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=b0d2bce0-537f-4380-b3df-ccfbf94cc8bf | Manchin Statement on Conviction of Don Blankenship | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2015 Manchin Statement on Conviction of Don Blankenship Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement after a jury convicted former Massey Energy chief executive Don Blankenship on criminal charges of conspiracy to break safety regulations, but not guilty of the two securities charges at the Upper Big Branch mine: After a long and exhaustive trial, I am pleased the jurys decision today has brought some measure of justice to one of the most tragic mining disasters in recent history. With this verdict, the state of West Virginia has set precedents and signaled that we will not allow the prioritization of production and profits over the safety of our workers. While nothing can ever bring back the 29 beloved souls who we lost on that tragic day, I hope that today brings some closure and peace to the families of the miners. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c0dc8880-f53c-4949-8015-5d5e1fa2dcd9 | Senator Manchin Re-Introduces Commonsense Background Checks Amendment | 2015-12-03 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 03, 2015 Senator Manchin Re-Introduces Commonsense Background Checks Amendment Legislation protects Americans Second Amendment rights Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) today re-introduced the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act to prevent convicted criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from purchasing guns, while not infringing on law-abiding gun owners Second Amendment rights. This commonsense legislation expands existing background checks to gun shows and online sales a loophole easily exploited by criminals and the mentally insane who have inflicted unimaginable violence on our society. While the recent mass shootings throughout our country have elevated the gun safety conversation, we cannot sacrifice our constitutional rights out of fear. It is our obligation to keep our communities safe and to protect our Second Amendment rights and I truly believe we can and must do both, Senator Manchin said. We need to keep guns out of the hands of convicted criminals and the mentally ill while also bringing together a group of experts to look at all aspects of our culture of mass violence. Violence destroys the dignity, hopes and lives of millions of Americans. We have a unique opportunity to stop this epidemic here and now but only if we can put politics aside and take a look at all aspects of our culture of mass violence. Our words will offer little comfort to the victims of mass violence everywhere. It is only through our actions that these families and communities across America may find solace. I am disappointed this vote failed, but I will continue to fight for commonsense reforms that protect law-abiding gun owners and keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those adjudicated mentally ill. The bill explicitly bans the federal government from creating a registry and creates a new penalty for misusing records to cre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=452 | McKinley Votes to Stop Obama's Anti-Coal Regulations | 2015-12-02 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this year President Obama issued regulations on new and existing coal-fired power plants that would effectively prevent any new power plant from being built and lead to the closure of many current plants. Today the House voted to reject these two overreaching rules issued by President Obama. share: f t Earlier this year President Obama issued regulations on new and existing coal-fired power plants that would effectively prevent any new power plant from being built and lead to the closure of many current plants. Today the House voted to reject these two overreaching rules issued by President Obama. The Senate already passed both measures, so they will now go to the President's desk for his expected veto. President Obama's executive actions will make electricity more expensive, kill jobs, and increase the likelihood of power outages, said McKinley. His plan will severely damage America's economy while having little impact on the climate. Bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress oppose his regulatory overreach and 26 states are suing the EPA to stop it, said McKinley. This significant opposition makes it clear that many Americans are worried about how these regulations will impact their power bills and their livelihoods. The latest action by the House utilized a seldom-used procedure which allows Congress to repeal major regulations. It's vital that we use every tactic we have to stop these dangerous policies in Congress, in the courts, and in the states, said McKinley. I will continue to fight to protect our coal miners and keep utility bills affordable. -###- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/huntington-herald-dispatch-obama-signs-bill-sponsored-us-rep-evan-jenkins | Huntington Herald-Dispatch: Obama signs bill sponsored by US Rep. Evan Jenkins | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - A bill championed by U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., that will improve care for neonatal abstinence syndrome babies has been signed into law. The Protecting Our Infants Act will build on best practices from doctors and nurses in West Virginia and across the country in treating babies with NAS, exposure to drugs while in the womb. "Since coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to fight for babies impacted by the drug epidemic," Jenkins said in a press release Monday. "Going through withdrawal from heroin and other opioids is a horrific way to start one's life, but that's the reality for far too many newborns in West Virginia. The Protecting Our Infants Act becoming law means we will improve treatment for NAS babies and increase our understanding of opioid exposure during pregnancy." Rep. Jenkins was a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, which will help advance the research needed to develop the absolute best care available for babies with NAS. "Securing passage of the Protecting Our Infants Act was just the first step. As this bill is implemented and new treatment models are used, my legislation, the Cradle Act, will be even more important to pass. Congress and the states must continue to work together to solve our nation's most dire problems, including the drug epidemic. I will continue to fight for West Virginia's most vulnerable, our babies, and making sure legislation like the Protecting Our Infants Act becomes law," Rep. Jenkins said. Rebecca Crowder, executive director of Lily's Place, said this law will improve care for mothers and babies alike. "The number of babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs is growing at a rapid rate across the nation," Crowder said in the release. "The Protecting Our Infants Act will create positive outcomes for the mother and child, focusing on prevention as well as the treatment of babies already born affected. West Virginia is making great strides in treatment, care for babies born prenatally exposed to drugs, and much-needed services for familie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-epa-s-actions-cost-wv-jobs-raise-energy-prices-families | REP. JENKINS: EPAS ACTIONS COST WV JOBS, RAISE ENERGY PRICES FOR FAMILIES | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) took to the House floor Monday night to urge his colleagues to vote yes this week on two resolutions disapproving of the EPAs new regulations on new and existing coal-fired power plants. This week we will join together with the House to send President Obama and the EPA a strong message no more attacks on coal. No more attacks on domestic energy. No more attacks on the people who produce energy, he said. Rep. Jenkins said the EPAs regulations will not only cost thousands of coal miners their jobs but raise electricity prices on those who can least afford it. Not only will the EPAs plan destroy jobs, but it will increase utility costs for consumers and lead to higher household electricity bills for all American families. Our seniors, the middle class, and Americans on fixed incomes should not have to bear the burden of increased costs. Our economy is still struggling to recover. People are struggling to survive, Rep. Jenkins said. Please click here to watch the congressman's speech. The full transcript is below. Thank you to the gentleman from Ohio, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our natural resources power this nation and our economy. We have abundant, affordable resources that provide low-cost energy and give thousands of people good-paying jobs. In my district, in southern West Virginia, coal is struggling because of this administrations anti-coal regulations. The people who mine coal and the families who depend on coals paychecks are suffering. We are at a critical point in the war on coal. I know times are tough. I see it every time I talk to a coal miner or their family. Our nation is at a turning point. We will fight for coal each and every day. But the question is, will we support jobs and domestic energy? Or will we favor an environmental agenda at the expense of our economy and our communities? Coal must play a critical role in an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy. We can use our resources to create jobs here at home, provide safe and affordable ene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-beckley-office-hours | Capito Announces Beckley Office Hours | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.01.15 Capito Announces Beckley Office Hours BECKLEY, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced Beckley office hours for the month of December. Staff members will be on site to meet with constituents one-on-one and offer assistance with federal issues. Office hours are open to the public, however, appointments are encouraged. Call the Charleston office at (304) 347-5372 to make an appointment. It is also recommended that residents bring documents relevant to the issue of concern. Information for the upcoming office hours is included below: Thursday, December 109:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 220 North Kanawha St. Suite 1 Beckley, WV 25801 Thursday, December 1711:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 220 North Kanawha St. Suite 1 Beckley, WV 25801 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-repeal-bill-offers-chance-to-replace-obamacare-with-reforms-that-work | Capito: Repeal Bill Offers Chance to Replace Obamacare with Reforms that Work | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.01.15 Capito: Repeal Bill Offers Chance to Replace Obamacare with Reforms that Work This bill will repeal significant portions of the health care law that are not working, like the enforcement for the individual and employer mandates, and will relieve onerous taxes. It will also provide a bridge to replace this law with an improved health care system that strengthens Medicare and will dedicate resources to fight the growing drug epidemic. - Senator Capito Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the Obamacare repeal bill being considered in the Senate this week. Later this week the Senate will consider a bill to repeal Obamacare, an expensive disaster that has cost countless Americans access to their doctor and access to the health care plan of their choice. This bill will repeal significant portions of the health care law that are not working, like the enforcement for the individual and employer mandates, and will relieve onerous taxes. It will also provide a bridge to replace this law with an improved health care system that strengthens Medicare and will dedicate resources to fight the growing drug epidemic. Senator Capito also spoke on the Senate floor today urging support for the Obamacare repeal bill. Click here or the image below to watch Senator Capitos speech. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-resolution-blocking-harmful-epa-regulations-heads-to-presidents-desk | Capito Resolution Blocking Harmful EPA Regulations Heads to Presidents Desk | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 12.01.15 Capito Resolution Blocking Harmful EPA Regulations Heads to Presidents Desk U.S. House Passes Resolutions to Stop Destructive Clean Power Plan Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passage of two bipartisan resolutions to void the Environmental Protection Agencys harmful Clean Power Plan regulations for new and existing power plants. The two resolutions sponsored by Senators Capito and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) now head to President Obamas desk, sending a strong signal in the midst of the international climate negotiations in Paris that the presidents climate policies do not have the backing of Congress. Hardworking families cannot afford these crushing regulations that threaten jobs and affordable energy while doing little to actually improve the environment, said Senator Capito. Sending these resolutions to the presidents desk is an important step in the fight against the harmful Clean Power Plan, and shows that any international climate deal reached in Paris will be met with skepticism here at home. World leaders should be cautious about entering into a deal with an administration whose misguided policies lack the backing of a bipartisan majority in Congress. Before moving to the House, the resolutions of disapproval passed the U.S. Senate with a bipartisan majority. A resolution of disapproval filed under the Congressional Review Act is a legally binding resolution that provides Congress the ability to eliminate onerous regulations imposed by the executive branch through an expedited procedure for consideration in the Senate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=aa44381a-29c4-453a-99c6-a79ac87f1a33 | Temporary VA Clinic to Open in Lewisburg | Charleston Gazette-Mail | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 01, 2015 Temporary VA Clinic to Open in Lewisburg | Charleston Gazette-Mail Greenbrier County will once again have a Veterans Administration health clinic after environmental problems closed the countys lone clinic for most of the last 18 months. The new, temporary clinic will be in Lewisburg and will be up and running by the end of December, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Tuesday. The clinic will be located at the Rhema Christian Center, at 3584 Davis Stuart Road in Lewisburg, and will remain open until a permanent clinic is established, Manchins office said. Southeastern West Virginia has largely been without a clinic since June 2014, when the clinic in Maxwelton was closed for air quality problems. Employees had complained of dizziness, headaches and feeling ill and tests later found elevated levels of formaldehyde in the air. The clinic opened and closed at least three times over the course of the last 18 months as it struggled with air quality and temperature problems. While it was closed, patients of the Maxwelton outpatient clinic were relocated to the Beckley VA Medical Center. West Virginia has four main VA hospitals in Beckley, Clarksburg, Huntington and Martinsburg. Clinics, like the one in Maxwelton and the new temporary one in Lewisburg, operate under the supervision of one of the four hospitals. The Maxwelton clinic served about 2,400 veterans in Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas and Summers counties in West Virginia and Alleghany County, Virginia. In September, Manchin and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., held a town hall in Maxwelton with VA Secretary Robert McDonald to discuss the shuttered clinic. I am so pleased to finally announce that our veterans will once again have access to the medical care and services they need at this mobile clinic while we finalize plans for a permanent clinic, Manchin said Tuesday, in a prepared statement. - See more at: http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20151201/GZ01/151209956/1101#sthash.D3xM91Uo.dpuf B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=285caa57-20a2-472d-97db-35edaab1b0db | Manchin Secures Temporary VA Clinic in Greenbrier County | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 01, 2015 Manchin Secures Temporary VA Clinic in Greenbrier County Following VA Secretary McDonalds visit to West Virginia, Senator Manchin ensured a commitment from VA to reopen the Greenbrier clinic Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today announced that a temporary VA health clinic will open in Greenbrier County by the end of this month, according to an email notification from the Beckley VA Medical Center. The clinic will be located at the Rhema Christian Center in Lewisburg and will serve thousands of southern West Virginia Veterans until a permanent replacement clinic is established. In September, Secretary McDonald and I traveled to southern West Virginia to meet with more than 200 concerned Veterans about the future of the Greenbrier health clinic, Senator Manchin said. Today, I am so pleased to finally announce that our Veterans will once again have access to the medical care and services they need at this mobile clinic while we finalize the plans for a permanent clinic. I am thankful for the VA, the West Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and our local Veterans for working together to ensure this facility is reopened. The reopening of the Greenbrier Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is an important step to fulfilling the promise of care that was guaranteed to our Veterans. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8ff12977-639f-4b56-889a-a57c2c1b5339 | Manchin, Kirk and Rubio Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Reinforce Iran Sanctions by State and Local Governments | 2015-12-01 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | December 01, 2015 Manchin, Kirk and Rubio Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Reinforce Iran Sanctions by State and Local Governments Washington, D.C. As international inspectors prepare to release whats likely to be a controversial final assessment of Irans nuclear weapons efforts, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today introduced a bipartisan measure,S.Con.Res. 26, to reaffirm congressional support for continued sanctions by state and local governments in the United States against Irans sponsorship of terrorism, human rights violations, and other illicit behavior. Known as a concurrent resolution, this Senate measure reiterates that U.S. law authorizes state and local governments to enact sanctions against Irans illicit activities and entities that do business with Iran. The measure also reaffirms that the nuclear deal with Iran, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action,does not affect the legal authority of states and local governments to enact sanctions against Irans sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Iran is the worlds largest sponsor of terror, and we must do everything in our power to ensure that this regime is not able to use the money that it will receive through the Iran nuclear deal to continue its deplorable terrorist actions,Senator Manchin said. This commonsense, bipartisan resolution reaffirms Congresss full support for individual states and local governments to continue imposing strict sanctions on Iran. With this bipartisan measure, Congress stands with the 30 states and the District of Columbia that have imposed sanctions against Irans threatening behavior,Senator Kirk said.As the Iran nuclear deal hands over more than $100 billion to the worlds biggest state sponsor of terrorism, its critical for the United States to do all it can to prevent Iran from escalating its support for terrorism, militancy, and human rights abuses in the Middle East and beyond. As Speaker of the Florida House, I led our state'… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-president-signs-nas-bill-law | REP. JENKINS: PRESIDENT SIGNS NAS BILL INTO LAW | 2015-11-30 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A bill championed by U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) that will improve care for neonatal abstinence syndrome babies has been signed into law. The Protecting Our Infants Act will build on best practices from doctors and nurses in West Virginia and across the country in treating babies with NAS, exposure to drugs during pregnancy. Rep. Jenkins was a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, which will help advance the research needed to develop the absolute best care available for babies with NAS, exposure to drugs during pregnancy. Since coming to Congress, I have made it my mission to fight for babies impacted by the drug epidemic. Going through withdrawal from heroin and other opioids is a horrific way to start ones life, but thats the reality for far too many newborns in West Virginia. The Protecting Our Infants Act becoming law means we will improve treatment for NAS babies and increase our understanding of opioid exposure during pregnancy. Securing passage of the Protecting Our Infants Act was just the first step. As this bill is implemented and new treatment models are used, my legislation, the Cradle Act, will be even more important to pass. Congress and the states must continue to work together to solve our nations most dire problems, including the drug epidemic. I will continue to fight for West Virginias most vulnerable, our babies, and making sure legislation like the Protecting Our Infants Act becomes law, Rep. Jenkins said. Rebecca Crowder, executive director of Lilys Place, said this law will improve care for mothers and babies alike. The number of babies born with prenatal exposure to drugs is growing at a rapid rate across the nation. The Protecting Our Infants Act will create positive outcomes for the mother and child, focusing on prevention as well as the treatment of babies already born affected. West Virginia is making great strides in treatment, care for babies born prenatally exposed to drugs, and much-needed services for families. Congressman Jenkins has led the char… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-capito-wishes-west-virginians-a-happy-and-blessed-thanksgiving | Senator Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.25.15 Senator Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the Thanksgiving holiday: This Thanksgiving, as we give thanks for the many blessings we are fortunate to enjoy as Americans, I encourage all West Virginians to join me in remembering the men and women who are overseas defending our nation and keeping us safe. America is uniquely blessed with the greatest freedoms in the world, and the brave men and women who risk their lives to defend these freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude. As West Virginians, we are blessed to live in a state full of tightknit communities, where our strong and resilient people come together to help friends and neighbors in need. Charlie and I look forward to being with our children and grandchildren in Charleston on Thanksgiving Day and celebrating the community we are proud to call home. We would like to wish all West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving and blessed day with family and friends. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=ad405526-c3c2-4698-a6c9-20ecaaf92ccf | Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving | 2015-11-25 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 25, 2015 Manchin Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving: I have always said that if you can count your blessings, you can share your blessings. This is a lesson that I learned from my parents at a young age, and it has stuck with me throughout my life. It is a message I have proudly passed along to my own children and grandchildren. Starting at Thanksgiving and throughout this holiday season, I encourage all West Virginians to pause and truly give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy each day by sharing those blessings with those in need. Thanksgiving is an important time to reflect on how blessed we are as Americans. We are so fortunate to live in the land of the free, and every year, we come together no matter what is happening in the life of our country to give thanks. Although we should thank our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Guard Members and Reservists every day for their dedication to this country, I ask all West Virginians to take a moment today to thank those who risk their own lives each day to keep us safe. Despite daily struggles we may encounter, we are all blessed to live in this wonderful country. I am thankful each day for the opportunity to represent the great state of West Virginia. On behalf of Gayle and our whole family, we wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. God bless America, and God bless the great state of West Virginia. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-us-service-academy-nominations | Capito Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.24.15 Capito Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced academy nominations for outstanding high school seniors from 20 West Virginia counties. In addition to hosting several Academy Days throughout the state, Senator Capito appointed a board to review each application, interview students and recommend the nominees. One of my most important responsibilities is nominating young men and women for admission to our countrys service academies, said Senator Capito. I am thrilled to support these outstanding students for admission to our nations most prestigious academic institutions. All of the nominees have worked hard to reach this point in their lives, and I am confident that, if selected, these students will represent West Virginia and our nation with honor and integrity. For more information on how to apply to a service academy, click here. Service Academy Nominees are listed below: United States Air Force Bronson V. Ballard Jefferson County Joshua Ian Baroni Marion County Sara Burton Berkeley County Samantha Nicole Dent Wood County Nickolas John Elekes Berkeley County Bryce Nathaniel Graley Putnam County Erin Elizabeth Leslie Greenbrier County Sarah Dawn Leslie Greenbrier County Crimson Lace Shoemake Mineral County Isaac Brian Turner Ohio County United States Merchant Marine Academy Colin Mark Harvath Marion County Drew Michael Polczynski Jefferson County Nicholas Bryant Johnson (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)Wood County United States Military Academy Jonathan William Benson Ohio County Jeremy Drake Hammes Kanawha County Seth Tyler Kerby Wirt County Zane Jerrat Kessler Putnam County Jacob Elam Morgan Taylor County Tyler Ford Owens Pocahontas County Sophie Stewart Parker Monongalia County Braden Joseph Welsh (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)Marshall County Erik Coleman Willis Mineral County Charles Jacob Willis Kanawha County Charles R. Withers IV Mason County United States Nav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=83ec57fc-f639-4899-9b77-709b6e06890b | Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Shop Small this Saturday | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 24, 2015 Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Shop Small this Saturday Small Business Saturday is November 28 Washington, D.C. ? U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today encouraged West Virginians to shop at West Virginia small businesses this Saturday, November 28th in celebration of the sixth annual Small Business Saturday. We all know that small businesses are the engine of our economy, providing the goods and services we depend on every day, Senator Manchin said. From our family-owned restaurants and coffee shops, to the local convenience stores, West Virginias more than 120,000 small businesses make up an estimated 96 percent of the states economy. Their success is critical to staying competitive, creating jobs and moving West Virginia forward. As a small businessman myself, I understand the important contributions our small businesses make to our state and the challenges they face. It is important to remember that when youre shopping at small businesses, you are investing back into the community this holiday season. Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity for all West Virginians and Americans to show support for our small businesses and our small business owners to help them prosper. Today and every day, I encourage all West Virginians to shop at our small businesses. Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010. It is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to promote shopping at small businesses throughout the country. To find small businesses in your community to support this Saturday, please click here. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=d18a1ad7-2d87-4515-ab22-3070f6dd824e | Manchin Announces Service Academy Nominations | 2015-11-24 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 24, 2015 Manchin Announces Service Academy Nominations Recommends 40 students from 20 counties Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today that he will nominate 40 West Virginia students from 20 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. It is such an honor to recommend 40 of West Virginias brightest young men and women to the U.S. service academies, Senator Manchin said. All of our students worked hard to earn these nominations and are determined to serve our country. Many are also striving to carry on their families proud military heritage. Today, I join all West Virginians in congratulating these hardworking and committed students, because a nomination to one of our elite service academies will develop these young men and women to become our next generation of military leaders. The students are from the following counties: Berkeley, Brooke, Greenbrier, Harrison, Jefferson, Kanawha, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Mercer, Mineral, Monongalia, Nicholas, Ohio, Pocahontas, Putnam, Raleigh, Taylor, Wirt and Wood. Senator Manchin is recommending the following students to the service academies. Final admission is determined by the respective academy. Air Force Academy Sara Burton, Hedgesville High School Jack Funk, Bridgeport High School Lace Shoemake, Frankfort High School Isaac Turner, Wheeling Park High School Sarah Leslie, Greenbrier East High School Bryce Graley, Putnam County Nick Elekes, Spring Mills High School Ken Wu, John Marshall High School Erin Leslie, Greenbrier East High School David Park, Air Force Academy Prep (Ohio County) Military Academy at West Point Jeremy Hammes, Herbert Hoover High School Jonathan Benson, Wheeling Park High School Sophie Parker, Wiesbaden High S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressmen-push-slash-epa-15 | Congressmen push to slash the EPA by 15% | 2015-11-20 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | Coal country congressmen, fed up with the Environmental Protection Agency, have introduced legislation to cut that agency's staff by 15 percent. Noting that during the government shutdown of 2013, 95 percent of EPA personnel were deemed "non-essential," Reps. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., and Alex Mooney, R-W.Va, have introduced the "Maximum Achievable Contraction of Technocrats Act of 2015." "Clearly, the EPA has a role," Griffith told the Washington Examiner. "I'm not one of those folks who think the EPA doesn't have a role ... But frankly, the EPA seems to be full of people who seem to have nothing better to do than to think of new regulations. "This is a bill from frustration," he added. "Here's the bottom line: Folks in D.C. in the ivory towers say we can transition into a 'new economy.' I'll tell you, all we've got is mountains." The goal of the legislation is to reduce the size of the organization by 15 percent by 2018, but Griffith said he would be satisified with any meaningful reduction, willing to accept a reduction as small as 12 percent, for instance. The EPA employs 15,200, so a 15 percent cut would eliminate about 2,300 jobs. Griffith noted that his concern with the size of the EPA's staff stems from philosophical concerns in addition to more narrow coal concerns for his district, and that other industries have been affected by the EPA. Griffith said the situation in his district is bleak, having lost "at least 1,000 jobs" in 2015, but noted that the situation in regions like eastern Kentucky and West Virginia is arguably worse. Mooney won election to Congress in 2014 in a tough primary and general election with a honed message against, among other things, "Obama's War on Coal," as he terms it. "This country has never seen anything like the out-of-control EPA under President Obama," Mooney told the Examiner. "Frankly, it's an affront to the heritage of our state." "It's like going into Kentucky and trying to ban horse racing," he added. Mooney pointed the Examiner to a 2008 YouTube clip of then-Sen. Bara… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-president-wrong-threaten-veto-national-security-bill | REP. JENKINS: PRESIDENT WRONG TO THREATEN VETO OF NATIONAL SECURITY BILL | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) joined 288 House Republicans and Democrats today in voting to protect American citizens and strengthen our national security legislation President Obama has threatened to veto. H.R 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, would prevent admission of any proposed Syrian or Iraqi refugee until the nations top security officials the Homeland Security secretary and the directors of the FBI and National Intelligence certify that the refugee does not represent a security threat. Rep. Jenkins is a cosponsor of the bill, which passed 289-137. This legislation will protect our nation and our citizens, but President Obama is putting his ideology ahead of the nations interests by threatening to veto this bill. The Obama administration has failed to craft and execute a clear strategy to defeat ISIS, and now we see that the president is failing to enact provisions to thoroughly screen refugees and certify that they pose no threat to our national security. Democrats and Republicans alike have joined together to send a strong message to this president the security of our nation must come first. Until we can address the dire security issues surrounding this refugee crisis, we must pause our acceptance of Syrian and Iraqi refugees. President Obama is again ignoring the will of Congress and the American people by issuing yet another veto threat, Rep. Jenkins said. Rep. Jenkins also joined 109 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to put the safety and security of our country first. The members also asked that the administration establish a thorough vetting process for potential refugees and an extensive monitoring process for relocated refugees. Please click here to read the letter. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=433 | McKinley Votes to Protect National Security, Fix Refugee Process | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | David McKinley | M001180 | mckinley.house.gov | legacy | Following the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday many Americans have expressed concern about the Syrian refugee program and the possibility that ISIS could pose as refugees to enter the country and do harm on American soil. Today the House addressed these concerns by passing a bill to require thorough background and security checks to be completed before any refugee from Syria or Iraq can come to the United States. The American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act (H.R. 4038) passed with a strong bipartisan veto-proof majority. share: f t Following the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday many Americans have expressed concern about the Syrian refugee program and the possibility that ISIS could pose as refugees to enter the country and do harm on American soil. Today the House addressed these concerns by passing a bill to require thorough background and security checks to be completed before any refugee from Syria or Iraq can come to the United States. The American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act (H.R. 4038) passed with a strong bipartisan veto-proof majority. My single greatest responsibility is to ensure our national security and keep American citizens safe, said David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV). Today we took a first step to reduce the risk of terrorists using the refugee program to attack the United States. Given the events of the last month in Paris, Beirut, Egypt, Africa, and elsewhere around the world pushing the pause button to do thorough checks before we allow additional refugees is the most responsible course of action, added McKinley. While we should show compassion for the plight of refugees from these war-torn countries, Congress also has a responsibility to ensure the safety of the American people, said McKinley. This is a good first step and Congress should continue working to mitigate the threats posed to us by radical extremists. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=65a22546-9bf5-4552-adc8-b43377fe2f16 | John Marshall High School Students Skype With Sen. Joe Manchin, Address the Future | The Wheeling Intelligencer | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2015 John Marshall High School Students Skype With Sen. Joe Manchin, Address the Future | The Wheeling Intelligencer John Marshall High School students met with Sen. Joe Manchin via Skype Wednesday regarding issues they will face in coming years. AP Government students and members of John Marshall's Youth Leadership Association posed questions to Manchin, D-W.Va., with several concerns about education standards and how students can be expected to afford college in an economy where a college degree is becoming seemingly mandatory. Manchin's advice was to shop around for college programs, acquire scholarships and learn to finance education in a way that would not lead to crippling debt. "The cost of college has skyrocketed. If you do well, you study hard and pursue opportunities, there shouldn't be one of you sitting there thinking you can't go to college," Manchin said. "You cannot afford to not get an education. That's the best investment you'll ever make in your life. College should be more cost-effective and affordable than it is." Manchin said during his time as West Virginia's governor, from 2005-2010, the most critical question business leaders considering locating in the state asked him was about the quality of the state's educated workforce. He also spoke of the importance of education on financial matters, which he believes is lacking among today's youth. "How much education have you had on financial literacy? How much education have you had deciding what type of risk to take, how much you should borrow, what type of loan, and I would say that very little has been done in that arena. Students also pressed for answers on translating growth in the energy field into a benefit for state residents. "We all want manufacturing opportunities, and we need to look at it differently than we have before. If we don't invest in infrastructure, then we'll be exploited - people will come in to do the jobs, they have the experience from out west, and they go back. If you have the permanent j… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=1e7b7daf-2042-4358-8aff-8ea766c7eb84 | Manchin, Kirk Target Government Waste and Inefficiency | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2015 Manchin, Kirk Target Government Waste and Inefficiency Senators Manchin and Kirk introduce the Government Transformation Act to save taxpayers millions Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) this week introduced the Government Transformation Act, a bill which creates an independent commission to target government waste and inefficiency. The bill would also provide actionable recommendations to Congress in order to enhance government effectiveness, efficiency and credibility in government programs. The first step to getting our financial house in order is reducing government waste and inefficiency, Senator Manchin said. This legislation will create an independent analysis focused on finding inefficiencies in our government and reducing the national debt. I am proud to work across the aisle with my colleague Senator Kirk to save American taxpayers millions of dollars. By eliminating outdated and underutilized programs like agencies and offices that print documents already found online, we can save taxpayers millions, Senator Kirk said. This bipartisan bill is a step towards reducing government waste and inefficiency. This legislation would: Create an independent, seven member, government transformation commission tasked with finding taxpayer savings and government waste. The independent analysis will include program evaluation, effectiveness, efficiency, consolidation, reform and best practices. Similar to the Grace Commission that was set up under President Reagan to find inefficiencies in government, and the Simpson-Bowles Commission, which focused on reducing the national debt, this Commission will provide the President and Congress with ways to fix Washington. ### Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=3d28b83f-20ad-4d3f-9970-0cddd93ec4ad | Manchin Seeks Vote on International Climate Agreement | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2015 Manchin Seeks Vote on International Climate Agreement Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), introduced a bipartisan resolution today expressing the Sense of the Senate that any agreement reached at the 21st session of the Conference of Parties pursuant to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held this December be put for a vote before the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Senate must be able to exercise its constitutional role to approve any agreement that emerges from the Paris climate talks, Senator Manchin said. The energy-producing states in our country, especially West Virginia, and American consumers will be significantly affected by any deal made by this President. This Administration should not be able to unilaterally put American businesses at a disadvantage in the global economy by enacting unattainable and unproven mandates. The Senate must approve those agreements before they are enforced upon our people. The international community needs to be aware that U.S. Congress and the American people do not support President Obamas international climate agenda, Senator Inhofe said. Expert testimony from the most recent Senate EPW oversight hearing has made it clear that nonbinding, political commitments along the lines of what Secretary Kerry recently announced would come from the international climate negotiations, are legally akin to giving a speech, or stating at a news conference, that he will make reductions in emissions. Should the negotiations produce a more substantive outcome as European delegates announced, then there is no way around the Senate. I would urge caution in considering any diplomatic promises that may suggest otherwise as the president is once again attempting to make international promises he cannot deliver. President Obama has shown a total disregard for the limits of his authority and the interests of the American people when it comes to pushing his political… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=e2f4a1ec-14c2-44a1-b736-99e1719cf25f | Manchin Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Sportsmen's Act of 2015 | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 19, 2015 Manchin Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Sportsmen's Act of 2015 Legislation will increase public lands access for sportsmen and promote West Virginias outdoor recreation economy Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), co-chair of the Congressional Sportsmens Caucus and member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, today applauded the bipartisan passage of the Sportsmens Act of 2015. The legislation will enhance hunting, fishing and recreational shooting opportunities by increasing access to federal lands. It also includes the permanent authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The bill passed the ENR Committee by a voice vote. As a lifelong, avid sportsman, I know firsthand that our hunting, fishing and outdoor heritage is so important to who we are as West Virginians and as Americans, Senator Manchin said. In West Virginia, its a family affair and an opportunity to pass along, from one generation to another, a deep and lasting appreciation for all the outdoors have to offer. I believe that we should protect these traditions that help define who we are. This bipartisan bill will boost West Virginias economy while expanding hunting and fishing rights and allowing people a greater ability to enjoy the outdoors. To review a section-by-section of the Sportsmens Act of 2015, please click here. Senator Manchin delivered remarks at the ENR Committee hearing on the bill. For a video of his remarks, please click here. Senator Manchins remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: As an avid sportsman, I believe that hunting and fishing are an integral part of the American culture and a powerful force of good protecting and preserving the natural world around us. In West Virginia, its a family affair and an opportunity to pass along from one generation to another a deep and lasting appreciation for all the outdoors have to offer. One of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-us-needs-halt-acceptance-syrian-iraqi-refugees | REP. JENKINS: U.S NEEDS TO HALT ACCEPTANCE OF SYRIAN, IRAQI REFUGEES | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that he has cosponsored legislation to halt bringing Syrian and Iraqi refugees to America. H.R 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, would prevent admission of any proposed Syrian or Iraqi refugee until the nations top security officials the Homeland Security secretary and the directors of the FBI and National Intelligence unanimously certify that the refugee does not represent a security threat. The sympathies and prayers of all Americans go out to the people of Paris and France, and we will stand by our allies in the fight against terrorism. Sadly, the Obama administration has failed to craft and execute a clear strategy to contain and defeat ISIS. Without a strong American strategy, ISIS has been allowed to spread terror across the Middle East and Europe and now threatens a strike on American soil. President Obama has consistently and repeatedly failed to acknowledge the magnitude of the threat ISIS poses to civilized society. The Paris attacks must serve as a wake-up call to our nation. We must take every step possible to protect the lives of Americans and keep our nation safe. We cannot be certain that all individuals seeking refuge from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq pose no threat to Americans. After attending a classified briefing Tuesday night and studying the shortfalls of our refugee screening process, I am joining with many of my colleagues in calling for a halt to bringing Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the United States at this time. Until we can address the dire security issues surrounding this refugee crisis, we must pause our acceptance of Syrian and Iraqi refugees. As Americans, we want to always extend the hand of friendship, but we cannot jeopardize the safety of our people and our nation, Rep. Jenkins said. Rep. Jenkins also joined 109 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to halt the admission of refugees from Syria and Iraq. The members also asked that these admis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-capito-calls-on-fcc-to-increase-transparency-enforcement-for-rural-broadband-funding | Capito Calls on FCC to Increase Transparency, Enforcement for Rural Broadband Funding | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.18.15 Capito Calls on FCC to Increase Transparency, Enforcement for Rural Broadband Funding Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider strict enforcement measures and increase transparency for the recently announced Connect America Fund funding. The FCC announced more than $1.5 billion in annual funding as part of the second phase of the Connect America Fund to expand and support broadband service in rural areas. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) also joined the letter. We believe strict enforcement measures, coupled with transparency around how, where, and when the funds are used are necessary to ensure the integrity of the [Connect America Fund] program and the success of the FCCs efforts to advance rural broadband. We seek to maximize the success of the program and ensure that these limited funds are put to the best, appropriate use, the senators wrote. In the letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, the senators call on the FCC to provide a publically available list of accountability measures for proper use of the funds, and to explain what enforcement mechanisms will be implemented if carriers fail to meet their obligations under the Connect America Fund program. In states like West Virginia and Maine where a single carrier receives the funding, it is critical that these limited funds are effectively and efficiently used. Too many West Virginians are denied economic and educational opportunities simply because they lack access to high-speed internet. With the recently announced funding available through FCCs Connect America Fund, we must ensure that those dollars are used efficiently and effectively, deliver on the stated goals of the program, and close the broadband gap in our states rural areas, Senator Capito added. Through her Capito Connect plan, Senator Capito is working to bring affordable, high-speed internet to homes, businesses and classrooms in West Virginia. Read the full text o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-and-manchin-announce-usda-funding-to-support-west-virginia-state-university | Capito and Manchin Announce USDA Funding to Support West Virginia State University | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.18.15 Capito and Manchin Announce USDA Funding to Support West Virginia State University WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $1,798,667 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Funding will support research, teaching and extension activities at West Virginia State University, which is an 1890 historically black land-grant university. West Virginia State University has made significant contributions in research, innovation and development for agriculture and extension programs, said Senator Capito. I am pleased to see one of our own leading colleges here in West Virginia receive this funding. This funding will play a vital role to advance agricultural research and education that will encourage new break-through discoveries. West Virginia State University continues to lead West Virginia and our nation by providing opportunities through innovative STEM research and world-class academics, Senator Manchin said. WVSU plays an important role in our state, and I am glad that the school will receive this important funding to enhance research, teaching and extension activities that will allow our students to thrive and help them succeed. The fiscal year 2015 grants for West Virginia State University are listed below: Teaching $299,940 West Virginia State University: Funding will help high school teachers improve science education by recreating lab experiences in a way that reflects the same open-ended explorations of scientists. The program will establish a workshop that will promote a U.S. food safety focus at WVSU. $599,688 West Virginia State University: Funding will support the Healthy Grandfamilies Project by providing these families with workshops coupled with social work case management services. Their grant proposal states that West Virginia ranks fourth in the nation among states with grandparents serving as the primary caregiver for one or more grandchild. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=138554e2-3705-49a8-b3ea-f2d30a794d5a | Manchin Urges Conferees to Shorten Multi-Year Highway Bill and Maximize Investments on Crumbling Infrastructure | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2015 Manchin Urges Conferees to Shorten Multi-Year Highway Bill and Maximize Investments on Crumbling Infrastructure Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to House-Senate conferees negotiating a final Highway and Transportation Bill compromise, urging them to focus on our nations crumbling infrastructure by shortening the authorization period for the bill and using the savings to maximize annual investment levels for all surface transportation programs. The Senators wrote in part: Over the past 20 years, total federal, state, and local investment in transportation has fallen as a share of GDP, while population, congestion, and maintenance backlogs have increased. In fact, Americas investment in transportation as a share of GDP is at its lowest point in decades, falling more than 50 percent since 1962. Sixty-five percent of Americas major roads are rated in less than good condition, one in four bridges require significant repair or cannot handle todays traffic, and forty five percent of Americans lack access to transit. Senator Manchin joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tom Carper (D-DE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Robert Casey (D-PA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Al Franken (D-MN), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI) Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Tom Udall (D-NM), Mark Warner (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-WI) in sending the letter. Full text of the letter follows: Dear Conferees: As you begin conference negotiations to reconcile House and Senate proposals for a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, we urge you to consider the urgent need for an increase in infrastructure investment around the country, and repor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=65e9c49d-2869-419b-bb81-45e2537c9691 | Manchin Urges Funding for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2015 Manchin Urges Funding for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) recently sent a bipartisan letter to Senate appropriators to request that any final appropriations package include necessary resources for critical substance abuse prevention and treatment services. The Senator is seeking funding at the highest possible level for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) - programs located within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). "With the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, we urge the Committee to revisit initial proposed funding reductions for the SAPT Block Grant and CSAT as the appropriations process moves forward. In particular, we urge you to take action that would maintain the highest possible level of funding for these key programs," the Senators wrote. "We recognize the continued fiscal challenges facing our country, however, with our nation currently facing an opioid abuse epidemic, we believe it is critical to make sensible investments in effective programs that are crucial to helping save lives, reunite families, and strengthen communities." Senator Manchin was joined on the letter by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Al Franken (D-MN), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Angus King (I-ME), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK). The following organizations endorsed the letter: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Harm Reduction Coalition, Hazelden Betty Ford Institute, International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, Legal Action Center, NAADAC-The Association of Addiction Profess… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=8c26ec41-3ef8-4571-a294-b385d12da7c3 | Manchin Sends West Virginia Priorities to Highway Bill Negotiators | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2015 Manchin Sends West Virginia Priorities to Highway Bill Negotiators Washington, D.C. As House and Senate negotiators go to conference to work out a long-term transportation bill, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is urging the committee to include provisions in the final bill that are important for West Virginia. West Virginia has 38,000 miles of public roads, many of which are in poor condition and in need of repair, Senator Manchin said. We are in serious need of a federal, long-term funding bill that goes beyond the status quo to address our states and nations infrastructure needs. Projects like the King Coal Highway, Coalfields Expressway and Corridor H have been put on hold for too long. The time is now to truly invest in these projects and others that will improve our infrastructure, create jobs, boost economic development and improve conditions in our local communities. My hope is that the conference committee will take these requests into serious consideration as they hash out a final bill. In a letter to the House and Senate conferees, Senator Manchin is requesting that the following be included in the final highway bill: Higher funding for critical West Virginia highway projects, such as King Coal Highway, Coalfields Expressway and Corridor H Senator Manchin says that as currently written, the proposed House investment levels would fail to keep pace with projected inflation and would fail to get these roads built. $60 million to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) over the next six years to support regional projects and activities Senator Manchin says that we must close the digital divide to give our businesses and families an opportunity to compete in the global marketplace. Rail safety provisions that require Electronically-Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes on all train tank cars Senator Manchin says this will prevent pile-ups like the one that occurred in the Mount Carbon train derailment earlier this year in Fayette Count, West Virginia. He would also like t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=9c3f9719-db2b-41d0-af45-6907bd48ae4c | Manchin and Capito Announce USDA Funding to Support West Virginia State University | 2015-11-18 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2015 Manchin and Capito Announce USDA Funding to Support West Virginia State University WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. SenatorsJoe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $1,798,667 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Funding will support research, teaching and extension activities at West Virginia State University, which is an 1890 historically black land-grant university. West Virginia State University continues to lead West Virginia and our nation by providing opportunities through innovative STEM research and world-class academics, Senator Manchin said. WVSU plays an important role in our state, and I am glad that the school will receive this important funding to enhance research, teaching and extension activities that will allow our students to thrive and help them succeed. West Virginia State University has made significant contributions in research, innovation and development for agriculture and extension programs, said Senator Capito. I am pleased to see one of our own leading colleges here in West Virginia receive this funding. This funding will play a vital role to advance agricultural research and education that will encourage new break-through discoveries. The fiscal year 2015 grants for West Virginia State University are listed below: Teaching $299,940 West Virginia State University: Funding will help high school teachers improve science education by recreating lab experiences in a way that reflects the same open-ended explorations of scientists. The program will establish a workshop that will promote a U.S. food safety focus at WVSU. $599,688 West Virginia State University: Funding will support the Healthy Grandfamilies Project by providing these families with workshops coupled with social work case management services. Their grant proposal states that West Virginia ranks fourth in the nation among states with grandparents serving as the primary caregiver for one or more grand… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-nas-bill-soon-will-be-signed-law | REP. JENKINS: NAS BILL SOON WILL BE SIGNED INTO LAW | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Evan Jenkins | J000297 | evanjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A bill championed by U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) that will improve care for neonatal abstinence syndrome babies is on its way to President Obamas desk to be signed into law. Rep. Jenkins said this bill will build on best practices from doctors and nurses in West Virginia and across the country in treating babies with NAS, exposure to drugs during pregnancy. Today, in a facility in my hometown that I helped start, Lilys Place is caring for 10 babies suffering the ravages of withdrawal. It took years of working through the regulatory burdens and certification limitations just to do what is right for our most innocent. The gaps in care are real, and so are the obstacles in treating NAS babies. This legislation will pave the way to consider new models of care like Lilys Place for our NAS babies, Rep. Jenkins said in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Protecting Our Infants Act cleared the House on Monday after being passed by the U.S. Senate. Rep. Jenkins was a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, which will help advance the research needed to develop the absolute best care available for babies with NAS, exposure to drugs during pregnancy. Please click here to watch the congressmans speech. The full transcript of the congressmans remarks is below. Every day in hospitals across my district and the country, tragically, babies begin their lives suffering through drug withdrawal because they were exposed during pregnancy. Sadly, the rates of babies with NAS have skyrocketed. NAS is a nationwide crisis. The Protecting Our Infants Act addresses the many gaps in the care and treatment of NAS babies. How do I know there are gaps? Today, in a facility in my hometown that I helped start, Lilys Place is caring for 10 babies suffering the ravages of withdrawal. It took years of working through the regulatory burdens and certification limitations just to do what is right for our most innocent. The gaps in care are real, and so are the obstacles in treating NAS babi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-wv-2-floor-speech-need-jefferson-county-be | Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) Floor Speech on the Need for Jefferson County to be HIDTA Designated | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Alex Mooney | M001195 | mooney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney spoke on the House floor about the ongoing drug problem in West Virginia and the importance of designating Jefferson County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Alex X. Mooney represents West Virginias Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Budget and Natural Resources Committees. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-local-officials-discuss-substance-abuse-leadership-with-jefferson-county-students | Capito, Local Officials Discuss Substance Abuse, Leadership with Jefferson County Students | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.15 Capito, Local Officials Discuss Substance Abuse, Leadership with Jefferson County Students HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II visited C. W. Shipley Elementary School in Harpers Ferry yesterday to speak with the schools fifth grade class about current trends impacting young people in the Mountain State. Senator Capito shared tips for avoiding drug encounters and reporting suspected drug abuse while also discussing the importance of leadership and community engagement. Ihlenfeld spoke with students about substance abuse and addiction, highlighting the power that young people have to control the trajectory of their futures by choosing to be drug free. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with our youth the future of West Virginia about the devastating effects of drug abuse. This program is an example of the comprehensive outreach our state is undertaking to address this growing epidemic, said Senator Capito. Communities throughout West Virginia need to be prepared to educate our youth about the dangers of drug abuse, while we also work to address our treatment and enforcement needs. Addiction has established a fierce grip in our region, noted Ihlenfeld. We are always looking for creative ways to reduce the demand for illegal drugs in our communities. That begins with prevention efforts targeted at young people. It is important to have honest and informed conversation with our children about the science of addiction while highlighting how quickly and powerfully drugs can change their lives. We look forward to future opportunities to engage with local youth. Students also had the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement officials. Jefferson County Sherriff Peter Dougherty joined Ihlenfeld and Capito at C.W. Shipley Elementary School to discuss his role as Sheriff with the students. Individuals interested in scheduling presentations or interactive forums on substance abuse trends or other topics for students and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/us-senate-passes-bipartisan-capito-heitkamp-resolution-to-block-epa-regulations- | U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Capito, Heitkamp Resolution to Block EPA Regulations | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.15 U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Capito, Heitkamp Resolution to Block EPA Regulations Capito Also Supported McConnell, Manchin Resolution to Stop EPA Rule for New Power Plants **Click here for video of Senator Capito discussing her resolution today on the U.S. Senate floor** WASHINGTON, D.C. In a major step forward to stop the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) unworkable and overreaching regulations, a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) to void EPAs regulations for existing power plants passed the Senate today. Todays vote signaled that a majority of the U.S. Senate disapproves of the presidents economically catastrophic energy regulations. American jobs and economic growth are being held hostage as the administration proposes regulations that harm energy-producing states, said Senator Capito. Todays passage of a bipartisan resolution of disapproval makes clear that enough is enough the president cannot move forward with policies at expense of our families, communities and economy. The administration needs to understand coals role in our energy landscape, and I will continue my efforts to ensure that our state has access to affordable, reliable energy. North Dakota power plants need workable rules if theyre going to continue generating affordable and reliable electricity for families and small businesses, said Senator Heitkamp. EPAs rules on existing power plants are not realistic for my state and many others, and this resolution makes it clear that a bipartisan majority of the Senate agrees. To make sure overly burdensome EPA regulations dont hurt my state, Ill keep pushing for a viable solution through legislation, negotiation, and legal challenges. Senator Capito also voted with a bipartisan majority of the Senate to pass a resolution disapproving of the Clean Power Plan regulations for new power plants introduced b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-urges-support-for-cra-resolution-blocking-harmful-clean-power-plan-regulations- | VIDEO: Capito Urges Support for CRA Resolution Blocking Harmful Clean Power Plan Regulations | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.17.15 VIDEO: Capito Urges Support for CRA Resolution Blocking Harmful Clean Power Plan Regulations Congress should pass this resolution and place this critical issue squarely on President Obamas desk. Americas economic future is at stake. It is time to send a clear signal that enough is enough. - Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke on the Senate floor this morning in support of the bipartisan resolution she introduced with Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) under the Congressional Review Act to block harmful Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for existing power plants. The Senate will vote today on this resolution along with a bipartisan resolution introduced by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to stop regulations that attack new coal-fired energy plants and their workers. Video of Senator Capitos speech and the remarks as prepared for delivery are included below. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mister President. Today, I rise to speak in support of my resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act against EPAs greenhouse gas regulation targeting existing power sources. I am proud to have the support of Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and 47 cosponsors in this bipartisan effort to stop the existing coal plant rule. We have had a lot of discussion about this. It affects all of our states differently. But I think its important to talk not just about what this does to our individual states, but what its going to do to the country as a whole. If the administrations proposed Clean Power Plan moves forward, hardship will be felt across the country. Fewer job opportunities, higher power bills and less reliable electricity will result. West Virginia, and other coal producing states like Kentucky and Wyoming, are feeling the pain caused by prior EPA regulations. Nearly 7,00… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=85384b3d-91af-45c6-83f8-0e74fb522c23 | Manchin Applauds Passage of Resolutions to Eliminate Unreasonable EPA Regulations for Coal-Fired Plants | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 17, 2015 Manchin Applauds Passage of Resolutions to Eliminate Unreasonable EPA Regulations for Coal-Fired Plants Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Senates passage of two resolutions to roll back the onerous Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for new and existing coal-fired power plants. The Senate voted to pass a resolution introduced by Senator Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to stop the Administration from imposing its anti-coal regulations for new coal-fired power plants. The Senate also voted to pass a separate resolution introduced by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and cosponsored by Senator Manchin to prevent the Administration from moving forward with its proposed anti-coal regulations for existing coal-fired power plants. The Presidents energy agenda has had a crushing impact on West Virginia and other energy states, Senator Manchin said. With the passage of these resolutions, Congress is saying enough is enough. We are showing the rest of the country and the rest of the world that we will continue to fight against these unobtainable and unreasonable regulations with everything that we have. I have vowed to do everything I can to fight to protect the people and the communities of West Virginia, which have been absolutely devastated by this Administrations overreaching rules on the coal industry, and I am pleased that these measures have been passed to disapprove and stop these rules. Senator Manchin spoke today on the Senate floor ahead of the votes. To watch the Senators remarks, please click here. Last week, Senator Manchin wrote a letter to the EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy criticizing the agency for drafting the Clean Power Plan standards for new coal-fired power plants based on a presently failing Canadian carbon, capture and sequestration (CCS) project. Senator Manchin argues that recent reports prove CCS is still technologically unproven and should not be require… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.manchin.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c5d1d80d-e1d0-49e0-8b5e-1e2e2148d75a | Manchin Applauds CAMC for Receiving Nation's Highest Health Care Award | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | WV | Joe Manchin | M001183 | www.manchin.senate.gov | legacy | November 17, 2015 Manchin Applauds CAMC for Receiving Nation's Highest Health Care Award Charleston Area Medical Center Health System receives 2015 Baldrige National Quality Award for health care Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded Charleston Area Medical Center Health System (CAMC) on being named as one of four recipients of the 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nations highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. CAMC is being recognized for its outstanding commitment to sustainable excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership in the health care category. The 2015 Baldrige Award will be presented at an April 2016 ceremony during the Quest for Excellence conference in Baltimore, Maryland. CAMC is leading the nation in quality care by providing second-to-none health services at its facilities around West Virginia, Senator Manchin said. Just last month, I had the opportunity to tour CAMCs new Cancer Center in Charleston, meet with the dedicated doctors and staff and see firsthand the great work they are doing to provide the highest level of comprehensive care to patients. This award is a testament to the superior care being offered at CAMC hospitals and facilities and the health systems deep commitment to quality care and to the communities it serves. For the past two years, the CAMC has ranked in the top 5 percent for quality inpatient service by Healthgrades, a national service that rates the performance of physicians, hospitals and health care providers, and received the groups Distinguished Hospital Award. To read more about CAMCs Award, please click here. In addition to Charleston Area Medical Center Health System, recipients of 2015 Baldrige Award include: MidwayUSA, Columbia, Mo. (small business; won in the same category in 2009); Charter School of San Diego, San Diego, Calif. (education); and Mid-America Transplant S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-bipartisan-group-of-senators-offer-support-for-draft-cdc-opioid-prescribing-guidelines-and-urge-continued-evidence-based-input | Capito, Bipartisan Group of Senators Offer Support for Draft CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and Urge Continued Evidence-Based Input | 2015-11-16 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | WV | Shelley Capito | C001047 | www.capito.senate.gov | legacy | 11.16.15 Capito, Bipartisan Group of Senators Offer Support for Draft CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and Urge Continued Evidence-Based Input WASHINGTON, D.C.In an ongoing effort to combat Americas growing opioid epidemic, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined with a bipartisan group of Senators on a letter to Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in support of CDCs recently released draft opioid prescribing guidelines for chronic pain patients. The letter notes the potential these guidelines have to serve as a significant tool for prescribers and acknowledges the role they are already playing in encouraging a nationwide conversation on the subject of opioid prescribing practices.It also callsonthe CDC to take into account feedback from prescribers, patients and othermedical professionals with experience treating both addiction and chronic pain in order to ensure that thefinalguidelines represent the best evidence-based practices available. Treating patients with pain, particularly chronic pain, is understandably a challenging endeavor for the medical community as well as their patients. We regularly hear from constituents, including many prescribers, who would like to see more educational opportunities and tools made available to assist with this aspect of medical practice. In our experience, the vast majority of prescribers want to be engaged partners in the effort to prevent opioid abuse and seek to find the right balance between safeguarding their patients against addiction and overdose risk, and ensuring their patients for whom opioids are the best pain management treatment option are able to safely receive those medications. Tools like the CDC guidelines can play a helpful role in that effort,thesenators wrote in the letter. As the process of developing these guidelines continues, we ask that the CDC recognize the importance of ensuring that the guidelines represent the best evidenced-based practices available at this t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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