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MANCHIN PROVIDES UPDATE ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR WEST VIRGINIANS
Video of Senator Manchin’s statement on housing assistance included in the American Rescue Plan can be found here
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) provided an update on housing assistance for West Virginians included in the American Rescue Plan. West Virginia is receiving $1,246,924 in the first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan to identify and assist students experiencing homelessness and $28,290,754 from the HOME Investments Partnerships program to fund affordable housing programs across the state.
“Over the last year, many West Virginians have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and have faced increased economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This uncertainty has led to increasing numbers of West Virginians experiencing homelessness during these difficult times. The American Rescue Plan includes funding to help Americans and West Virginians who have been forced to choose between putting food on the table or keeping a roof over their family’s heads,” Senator Manchin said. “The American Rescue Plan also includes $800 million that I successfully fought to include in the package to help schools identify and assist students currently experiencing homelessness, and I am pleased Department of Education Secretary Cardona is moving quickly to allocate these funds to help our students. The housing assistance in the American Rescue Plan will increase access to affordable housing, helping many West Virginians get back on their feet and ensure every West Virginian has a roof over their head and a warm place to sleep at night.”
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