ON THE ROAD

My staff attended all four days of Senator Capito's Academy Days program in South Charleston, Woodrow Wilson, Bridgeport, and Jefferson.

If you or a high school student you know are interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy, visit my website for the application and requirements or contact academy@manchin.senate.gov. This year's deadline for applications is today, October 1, 2021. 

My staff presented a flag and certificate on my behalf to David Oliverio as he celebrates his retirement as head of maintenance in the Lottery Building in Charleston. I’m proud to thank David for his years of service and I wish him the best of luck in his retirement.

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

Tish from Mingo County contacted Senator Manchin's office for assistance obtaining her passport for a scheduled trip abroad. After communicating with Senator Manchin's office, her passport was received in time. Click here or the image below to watch how Senator Manchin's office was able to help.

John and Mary Ann from New Martinsville contacted Senator Manchin's office for assistance with a problem they had with the IRS. They were informed they owed a large amount of money in back taxes. After communicating with Senator Manchin's office it was determined the IRS had made a mistake. Click here or the image below to watch how Senator Manchin's office was able to help.

Correction: The eNewsletter from 9.24.21 featured the video above of John and Mary Ann from New Martinsville but it was incorrectly labeled with another name.

Visit manchin.senate.gov/arp for more information.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $18 MILLION FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TO STRENGTHEN 27 WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH CENTERS
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,179,859 from the American Rescue Plan to 27 West Virginia health centers to strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure across the state and advance health outcomes in medically underserved communities. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used to support expansion and renovation projects, as well as projects to support COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccinations.
 
“The American Rescue Plan continues to deliver critical relief to West Virginia through vital investments in our healthcare workforce and infrastructure. This American Rescue Plan funding will support expansion and renovation projects to ensure a robust healthcare infrastructure across the state and will help health centers to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I will continue to work with our health centers to provide support as they deliver quality care for West Virginians across the state,” said Senator Manchin.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $4.2 MILLION FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS THROUGH WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES
Charleston, WV– Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the first round of the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which helps schools and libraries purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections for students, staff and library visitors. In West Virginia, 12 schools will receive $4,188,368 in awards.

“Broadband access is vital for West Virginians to compete for good-paying jobs, finish their homework and attract new residents to the state,” Senator Manchin said. “This first round of funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which I successfully fought to include in the American Rescue Plan, is great news for the Mountain State. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of the nearly $4.2 million on our communities and schools and I encourage all eligible schools and libraries to apply for the second round of funding to buy laptops, hotspots, and much more to provide West Virginians with access to broadband, no matter where they live in the Mountain State.”

The Emergency Connectivity Fund was authorized in the American Rescue Plan earlier this year to provide $7.17 billion to expand distance learning and connectivity around the country, including key provisions authored by Senator Manchin which prioritized rural areas and made these funds fully reimbursable to ensure rural states like West Virginia do not have to bear the burden of higher costs.

In August, Senator Manchin announced that West Virginia schools and libraries can expect to receive as much as $48,189,817 to purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections for students, staff and library visitors, pending final review of the applications by the FCC. The FCC will continue to review applications and future funding awards are expected in coming weeks. The Emergency Connectivity Program will also be open for a second round of applications from September 28th to October 13th.