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U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday highlighted new federal funding for border enforcement, criticized House Democrats over a stalled surveillance bill and weighed in on a pending attorney general nomination during a press conference in Clarksburg. Capito focused much of her remarks on the Secure America Act, which was signed into law Wednesday by President Donald Trump after clearing the House in a 214-212 vote. The measure, approved by Senate Republicans on June 5, provides... Read More

On May 21, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) held a hearing to review the administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the NIH, was joined by leaders from five NIH institutes and centers (ICs): Dr. Richard Hodes, Director of the National Institute of Aging (NIA) Dr. Anthony Letai, Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dr. Griffin... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito supports extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, regularly called FISA, which authorizes the warrantless surveillance of foreign targets located outside the United States. Shelley Moore Capito But Capito, in a call with West Virginia reporters, acknowledged that’s been intertwined with President Trump’s controversial selection of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Director of National... Read More

A proposed provision in a federal bill could have major consequences for West Virginia’s last two dog tracks. Part of the Farm, Food and National Security Act proposes a nationwide ban on commercial greyhound racing. The amendment would criminalize commercial racing and betting, which would affect the final two dog tracks in West Virginia, located in Wheeling and Nitro. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is looking into how far-reaching the impacts could be in the state if the bill passes “We’ve... Read More

The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) named Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as the recipient of the Outstanding Legislator Award for the 119th Congress. The award recognizes Capito for her work to improve healthcare for children by advancing the development of pediatric reference intervals, according to a release from the association. The ADLM notes that healthcare providers must evaluate pediatric laboratory test results within the context of reference intervals to... Read More

ACB is thrilled to announce that the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act was reintroduced in both the House and the Senate last week! Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia reintroduced the bill in the Senate, and Rep. Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky and Rep. John Rutherford of Florida have reintroduced the bill in the House.   This bipartisan legislation would help ensure that every child who is deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deafdisabled, blind,... Read More

3 days from now will mark one year since a devastating flash flood ripped through Triadelphia and Valley Grove. A year removed from the devastation, we spoke to some of West Virginias highest ranking office-holders about what they took away from the tragedy. “First of all we think about the families who lost loved ones so dramatically, and so quickly and unexpectedly. And I know it’s been a difficult year for them and their friends and family and neighbors.” SEN. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., visited with and spoke to Rhododendron Girls State participants on Monday as the annual program kicked off this week.During the program’s second day of activities, Capito addressed this year’s Girls State participants at the Harper McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis and Elkins College. In her speech, Capito spoke to the girls about the importance of leadership, citizenship, patriotism and more. “I am and will always be the first female U.S. Senator in... Read More

For years, the Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department has hoped to create more space. It is outgrowing the current building, and the expansion will improve the functionality of the firefighters and their daily responsibilities in mind. "We've outgrown our building as we have,” Darin Pizer, president of the department, said. “We've made some expansions before, but it's difficult getting the trucks up around from the back of the building, so we're able to add onto the front of the building... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited with and spoke to Rhododendron Girls State participants on Monday as the annual program kicked off this week. During the program’s second day of activities, Capito to addressed this year’s Girls State participants at the Harper McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. In her speech, Capito spoke to the girls about the importance of leadership, citizenship, patriotism and more. “I am and will always be the first female U.S. Senator in... Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and other West Virginia leaders praised President Donald Trump Thursday for approximately $700 million in federal investment in coal-fired power generation, including in West Virginia. Trump held a ceremony at the White House Thursday afternoon, attended by Morrisey and 2nd District Congressman Riley Moore, to announce he was using the Defense Production Act to repurpose up to $700 million in environmental funds for investments in energy infrastructure, improvements to... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito traveled to Davis and Elkins College to speak with citizens about Girls State and this year’s theme “Women Empowering Women.” Girls State is a week-long Americanism activity that promotes leadership, patriotism and citizenship. Capito is West Virginia’s first female senator, having served in that role since 2015. While addressing the citizens of Girls State, Capito talked about how important it is for them to aspire to be the next leaders of not just West Virginia, but... Read More

The American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State has been in existence for 83 years, bringing high school-aged girls from throughout West Virginia to Davis & Elkins College to learn how federal, state and local governments operate. Citizens (attendees) participate in the event by writing, debating and voting on mock bills. Among the various female speakers attending on Monday was U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), who gave a speech aimed at empowering young women to be... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited Davis & Elkins College this week to address participants in Rhododendron Girls State, a longstanding leadership and citizenship program for young women across West Virginia. Founded in 1941, Rhododendron Girls State provides students with hands-on experiences focused on government, leadership, citizenship and civic engagement. Capito spoke with attendees about leadership and public service while encouraging participants to pursue opportunities to make a... Read More

A proposed new coal-fired power plant in West Virginia is moving forward with federal support, as developers refine plans for a 1.6-gigawatt facility that would pair traditional coal generation with carbon capture technology. The announcement comes one day after the Trump administration unveiled approximately $700 million in federal investments aimed at strengthening the U.S. coal industry, including support for plant modernization, coal generation and related infrastructure under a broader... Read More

There was a time when West Virginia was the beating heart of the United States. The power that lit up our nation’s cities, the engine that powered the industrial might of the Midwest and the building blocks of the world’s most powerful navy defending our shores all began in West Virginia’s coal mines. Our state didn’t just participate in America’s success. We powered it. Today, many of those jobs are gone. Communities that once thrived on steady work now face economic uncertainty. Families are... Read More

What happened: The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee used a June 3 hearing featuring Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster to weigh in on surface transportation priorities and the need for reauthorization of these programs. McMaster shared updates on outstanding grant awards, efforts to boost work zone safety, and project delivery improvements, like more states taking on responsibility for the environmental review process. Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) also offered... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a conference call prior to heading back to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a vote-a-rama on amendments to a $72 billion budget reconciliation package that will fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs... Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey and Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as the West Virginia Coal Association, all released statements about President Trump’s announcement that involved energy security and the coal industry. According to a press release from Governor Morrisey’s Office, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, President Trump announced that almost $700 million would go towards “strategic coal projects” due to the Defense Production Act (DPA), a 1950 statute that... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a conference call prior to heading back to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a “vote-a-rama” on amendments to a $72 billion budget reconciliation package that will fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs... Read More