U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was sworn into the United States Senate on November 15, 2010 to fill the seat left vacant by the late Senator Robert C. Byrd. For Senator Manchin, serving as West Virginia's Senator is truly an honor and a privilege.
Born and raised in the small coal mining town of Farmington, W.Va., Sen. Manchin grew up learning the values that all West Virginians share — family, common sense, fairness and hard work. As a small businessman, he learned firsthand from his grandfather, Papa Joe, who was an Italian immigrant and the town grocer, the importance of serving the public. As a young man, his beloved grandmother, Mama Kay, inspired Senator Manchin's belief in public service through her unflagging compassion and desire to help those less fortunate.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin is able to advocate for projects that make the biggest difference in the everyday lives of West Virginians. On the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin fights to ensure West Virginia receives adequate funding for infrastructure projects, community healthcare centers, economic development efforts and many other projects important to West Virginia.
Senator Manchin welcomes appropriations suggestions from West Virginians. If you would like to submit a request, please contact Senator Manchin’s office at appropriations@manchin.senate.gov.