VOTING RESOURCE PAGE

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our daily lives, including how Americans and West Virginians will be able to vote this year. The 2020 election is quickly approaching and West Virginians need access to accurate, reliable information on how to vote during these unprecedented times. This week I launched a voting resource page that compiles accurate facts on how to register to vote, polling locations, requesting an absentee ballot and more. Every eligible West Virginian should exercise their right to vote and have their voice heard this fall.

To view the voting resource webpage please click here.

2020 CENSUS

Visit our 2020 Census page on our website.

The deadline to respond is coming soon!

If we don’t respond to the Census, we will miss out on important federal funds that make our communities stronger. Every person in West Virginia that does not respond to the Census equates to $20,000 lost in federal funds for West Virginia and our communities over the next ten years. If 100 people do not respond, that's $2 MILLION lost in federal funds to West Virginia over the next ten years. We simply can’t afford that. So please, Be Counted and respond to the census today by visiting: 

2020census.gov 

or call 844-330-2020.

BROADBAND

Take a Speed Test Here.

The sad fact is that many places in West Virginia simply do not have access to reliable broadband and the lack of access affects West Virginians every day. Back in 2015, the FCC released a coverage map that stated 99.9% of Americans had wireless coverage. I knew then what I know now: That is just plain wrong.

That’s why I’m asking all West Virginians to submit your internet speed-tests, so we can prove to the FCC that our broadband coverage is well below the stated coverage. So far, your efforts have helped the FCC acknowledge that our providers are overstating their coverage, but we must continue to show where and how widespread the lack of broadband coverage is in West Virginia.

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? 

To request assistance from my case team, click here.

As your U.S. Senator, I am proud to be your voice with government agencies during your time of need. My goal is for me and my staff to provide the best possible customer service for every West Virginian who contacts me needing assistance. While I have no direct jurisdiction in legal or administrative matters of any federal, state, or local agency, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way possible and to assure that full consideration is given to your case. See one of our success stories below:

Robert Kosut of New Cumberland, contacted the Senator’s office for help with his disability benefits.   The Social Security Administration was deducting funds from his benefits.  Caseworker Kim Berry submitted an inquiry to Social Security.  After a review of his benefits, Mr. Kosut received a retroactive payment from Social Security.

From the Hill to the Mountains

FOLLOWING MANCHIN’S URGING, USDA GRANTS EXTENSION OF CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS THROUGH SCHOOL YEAR

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue’s decision to extend child nutrition program waivers through the end of the school year.

“I commend Secretary Perdue for agreeing to extend these child nutrition program waivers through the end of the school year. It will bring peace of mind to West Virginia students, families, and schools, and I am proud to have helped ensure their voices were heard. Many families and students rely on these programs to help make ends meet, even more so during these uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically affected how schools distributed meals to their students and these waivers have been key in allowing our schools to continue serving our students, no matter where they are learning this school year. I am proud that our schools were able to quickly adjust to provide their students with meals and pleased the USDA understands the importance of continuing these waivers through the end of the school year to support these programs,” said Senator Manchin.

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON TENTATIVE CLARKSBURG VAMC SETTLEMENT
Charleston, WV – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the tentative settlement between the United States government and six of the victim’s families. Reta Mays, a former Clarksburg VAMC nurse, pled guilty to murdering seven Veterans in July.

“Today’s tentative settlement is further evidence that the VA and the Clarksburg VAMC were negligent in the murders that happened under their watch. I hope Reta May’s recent guilty plea and the settlements announced today bring peace of mind to the victim’s families, but money and an admission of guilt can’t bring back their innocent loved ones. It has been over two years since we learned about these murders, and no one at the VA or in the Clarksburg VAMC leadership have been held accountable for these terrible actions. The West Virginia Veteran community need answers. I strongly urge VA Inspector General Missal to quickly conclude and publish the Office of Inspector General’s report. West Virginians deserve to know what happened, and a detailed report on the VA decisions, policies, and procedures that allowed these murders to happen is the first step. I will continue working with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass my bipartisan legislation, the Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act, to ensure this never happens to another Veteran or their family,” said Senator Manchin.

MANCHIN VISITS CABELL COUNTY CLERK, HUNTINGTON CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SPEAKS AT GARRISON HOUSE GROUNDBREAKING

Huntington, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited the Cabell County Clerk’s Office to highlight election security and encourage West Virginians to vote, met with the Huntington Corps of Engineers to receive an update on projects in Southern West Virginia and the Mid-Ohio Valley, spoke at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Historic Memphis Tennessee Garrison House, and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Rapid Fired Pizza.

To view photos, click here.

To view Senator Manchin’s video encouraging West Virginians to vote, click here.