FY22 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING PROJECTS

The Senate Appropriations Committee helps write legislation to allocate federal funds to government agencies, departments and organizations on an annual basis. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin works to ensure that federal spending is targeted towards priorities that strengthens our country and promotes, protects and benefits West Virginia.

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SENATE PASSES MANCHIN'S POSTAL SERVICE REFORM LEGISLATION

"West Virginians in rural communities depend on the Postal Service to deliver medicines and bills, support their small businesses and stay connected with friends and family. I look forward to President Biden signing this legislation into law and will work to implement these changes in West Virginia and America to bring USPS into the 21st Century."

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WEST VIRGINIA WILL RECEIVE $247.6 MILLION TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS TO 79,391 LOCATIONS

West Virginia will receive a historic investment in broadband from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). Frontier Communications will receive $247.6 million over the next 10 years to expand broadband to nearly 80,000 locations across #WV. While I am pleased WV will receive $247.6 million to expand broadband, there is still work to be done to ensure that providers who receive federal funding make good on their promises. I applaud the FCC for listening to my concerns and establishing the Rural Broadband Accountability Plan.

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West Virginians can submit broadband coverage speed tests here.

Throughout 2022, my team will be hosting "Cutting Through the Red Tape," a five-part live informational video series to answer your questions about state or federal agencies.
Today's video will feature a representative from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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After her husband's death, Mildred in Raleigh County contacted my office for assistance obtaining her surviving spouse benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration. With the help of my office, she submitted the correct documentation and received all of the benefits she was deserved. In addition to this, my office assisted her with her husband's death certificate so she could get life insurance money to help cover her husband's death. 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.

With the help of my staff, I was honored to lend my voice of support for several events in the region: graduation at Mountaineer Challenge Academy in Charleston; meeting with Region 11 Planning & Development Council and Weirton City officials about funding for a water treatment project; ground breaking ceremony of the Salvation Army Corps and Community Center in Beckley; grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the Raleigh County Memorial Airport Restaurant; Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc. “Wheels to Work” Program Launch; ribbon cutting ceremony for WV VOAD's new Big Blue Bridge near Clendenin.

Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program still available

The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills. Applications are open until Friday, March 18, 2022, or until funds are exhausted.

Applications are available online at www.wvpath.org and may also be obtained at local DHHR offices, Community Action network, regional Agency on Aging, and other Outreach Programs. A list of local offices may be found here or by calling 304-352-4431.

Speed Hiring Event - Charleston Coliseum
Fast track your way to a new or better career. From 10 AM to 2 PM Monday, March 28th job seekers and employers will get a chance to match up, do a brief interview and possibly make a lasting connection.

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