"Let me be clear: The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t a red bill or a blue bill, and it sure isn’t a green bill. It’s an American bill. The energy investments range from wind and solar to oil and natural gas. This is the greatest country on earth, and we don’t have to choose between energy security and building a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren." 

A Law That Isn’t Red or Blue—and Sure Isn’t Green - Op-ed from Senator Joe Manchin, The Wall Street Journal, September 22, 2023

I was proud to join my Senate colleagues for a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As the world’s beacon of hope and freedom, America must stand strongly with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russian aggression and fight for democracy.

2023 U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE ESSAY CONTEST FOR WEST VIRGINIA FOURTH GRADERS

The Capitol Christmas Tree – known as “The People’s Tree” – lights up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the holiday season and is selected from a different national forest each year. This year, the tree will come from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest.

West Virginia 4th grade students are invited to describe in 500 words why they love West Virginia’s forests and public lands, incorporating the theme of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree: “Endlessly Wild & Wonderful.” Senator Manchin will select one student to receive a once-in-a-lifetime all-expenses paid trip for the winner and one guardian to travel to Washington, DC to take part in the official tree-lighting ceremony alongside members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the public. The student will be invited to attend several other festivities during their visit and may have an opportunity to read their winning essay publicly.

Entry deadline is Tuesday, September 26th.

CONTEST DETAILS 

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SUPPORTING VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period gives Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for disability compensation benefits. The deadline to apply during the special enrollment period is September 30, 2023.

I had the honor of meeting pipeliners from across the country at the Pipeliners Local 798 regional meeting at the Charleston Convention Center. We all owe these men and women a debt of gratitude because they are the “MVPs” building the Mountain Valley Pipeline!

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Pamela of Berkeley Springs contacted my office asking for assistance with her Medicare Part B coverage. As a result of an inquiry from my office to the Social Security Administration, her coverage start date was corrected.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a state or federal agency, please contact my office at 304-342-5855.

FLOOD MAPS - Residents/businesses/community partners of are invited to appeal the newly proposed FEMA Flood Map Changes for Summers County. Preliminary maps are available to view online. Ask questions and submit appeals during the 90-day window to summersflood@yahoo.com. Learn more about how flood maps directly affect your community. 

BUSINESS FINANCING - Need new equipment? The WVEDA Equipment Financing Program allows eligible in-state businesses in specific sectors up to $2 million in loans for development and expansion. Contact the WV Economic Development Authority at (304) 352-6213 for more information.

.gov WEBSITES - Only the U.S. government and public sector organizations can obtain a .gov website and email address. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. Contact Consumer Action’s hotline at (415) 777-9648 or online if you have a question about a suspicious site.

WEST VIRGINIA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - Our country's 63rd national park, the New River Gorge, does not require an entrance pass and offers free camping! View a list of all state parks and other federal recreation sites in West Virginia. Learn more about interagency passes (free for Veterans and their families) to more than 2,000 federally protected recreation areas across the United States.

HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS - Those who no longer qualify for Medicaid and CHIP can turn to the Marketplace for insurance coverage. 4 in 5 customers are able to find health coverage for $10 or less a month. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 for more information and to enroll. 

UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS - Many clinics throughout the state offer free or low-cost health care options for West Virginians. Use this search tool to find a clinic in your area. 

HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS - Medical Foster Homes are private residences that can serve as an alternative to a nursing home. Learn more about the program which provides highly individualized assistance in a non-institutional setting. 

Find job opportunities in your area:

USAJOBS.gov - the federal government’s official employment site with opportunities across the United States and around the world

State of West Virginia job opportunities
Search for WV apprenticeship programs by county
WV Women Work - skilled trades training for women
WorkForce WV employment database
National Labor Exchange job postings
Department of Transportation open job postings
DHHR open positions throughout the state​
Department of Education job opportunities
WV K-12 Education Job-Bank

MANCHIN MEETS WITH MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE WORKERS IN CHARLESTON

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $690K FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC PLANNING IN WEST VIRGINIA

SENATE PASSES MANCHIN BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NATIONAL WARRIOR CALL DAY

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $7.4 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

MANCHIN, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION URGING NATO ALLIES TO MEET DEFENSE SPENDING PLEDGE

SENATE PASSES MANCHIN, BIPARTISAN SENATORS RESOLUTION DEDICATING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $10.4 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION FOR WATER, WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

MANCHIN QUESTIONS FCC ON PROTECTING OUR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FROM ADVERSARIES AND EXPANDING BROADBAND IN WEST VIRGINIA

MANCHIN CONGRATULATES THE 2023 WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $500K TO SUPPORT WEST VIRGINIA PIPELINE SAFETY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $1.7 MILLION FOR FOUR WEST VIRGINIA RESEARCH PROJECTS

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $19.2 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SERVICES ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

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ICYMI: MANCHIN’S BIPARTISAN MINING SCHOOLS ACT OF 2023 PASSES OUT OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

MANCHIN: BECAUSE OF THE IRA WE ARE PRODUCING FOSSIL FUELS AT RECORD LEVELS

ICYMI: MANCHIN, BARRASSO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK, IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH

MANCHIN, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE CLEAR MINING SCHOOLS ACT OF 2023 AND OTHER PENDING LEGISLATION

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The deadline to apply for a nomination to the U.S. Service Academies is Sunday October 1st! Each year, I have the honor of nominating hardworking young men and women to the military Service Academies. If you have further questions regarding the application process, please contact Senator Manchin's Charleston office at 304-342-5855.

Stay connected to all Service Academy Initiatives at 
https://www.manchin.senate.gov/help-from-joe/academy-nominations.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with
a state or federal agency, please contact one of my offices: