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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of legislation called the HALT Fentanyl Act, which stands for “Halt All Lethal Trafficking.” Families from West Virginia joined Capito for the Wednesday bill signing. “It’s not just fentanyl — it’s fentanyl and it’s other life-destroying drugs that look like fentanyl that are being laced into certain other pills,” Capito said during a news briefing on Thursday afternoon. “So the president... Read More

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the HALT Fentanyl Act, a piece of legislation that aims to curb the impact of the drug. The bill broadens the definition of “fentanyl-related substances” to include a wider range of chemically similar substances and places all such substances into Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act. Being in Schedule I means harsher penalties for drug crimes involving such substances. The move aims to address the creation of so-called “chemically altered... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, this week emphasized West Virginia’s unique role in national weather forecasting operations during a nomination hearing for key leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The hearing focused on the nominations of Dr. Neil Jacobs for Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Taylor Jordan for Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental... Read More

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced a significant funding initiative aimed at improving truck parking in West Virginia. The state has received a $24,837,048 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's BUILD program. This funding is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant will be used to expand truck parking capacity at three existing facilities operated by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) along interstates I-81, I-64, and... Read More

The West Virginia Department of Transportation will receive a $24,837,048 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD program, according to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. The funds will be used to construct truck parking capacity expansion improvements at three existing facilities along I-81, I-64, and I-79 in Berkeley, Cabell, Monongalia Counties. “Efforts to upgrade facilities along West Virginia portions of major interstates will enhance the safety of our drivers, support... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Thursday shared her support for passage of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, noting how she believes it will save West Virginians money and help offset cuts to Medicaid. Capito said that in addition to preventing an incomes tax hike, she’s appreciative that the bill increases the child tax credit, increases the standard deduction and eliminates tax on tips and overtime for some workers. “For seniors, there’s a $6,000 deduction that can be taken... Read More

West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito spoke Thursday about the continuing efforts to obtain federal funding for those affected by flooding in Ohio County. NEWS9 inquired about updates on FEMA funding and/or emergency declaration from President Donald Trump. "We have been in constant contact with FEMA,” Capito said. “We call them daily to find out where our emergency declaration is. I'm sure we're hitting the thresholds. So, I am as frustrated as some other people are so we can get some more... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, on Monday, joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of the new Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills Area. This outdoor recreation project complements the public-access paved bicycle pump track opened in March 2024 at Fayetteville Town Park. Both projects were made possible through federal funding and local partnership between the Town of Fayetteville, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), Fayette Trails Coalition, City... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joined local leaders today for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of the new Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills Area. This outdoor recreation project complements the public-access paved bicycle pump track opened in March 2024 at Fayetteville Town Park. Both projects were made possible through federal funding and local partnership between the Town of Fayetteville, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), Fayette Trails Coalition, City of Oak... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined local leaders on July 7 for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of the new Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills Area. The outdoor recreation project complements the public-access paved bicycle pump track opened in March 2024 at Fayetteville Town Park. Both projects were made possible through federal funding and local partnership between the Town of Fayetteville, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Fayette Trails Coalition, City of... Read More

Even after the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill, there is plenty more going on in Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito told 59News there are several things on her agenda moving forward. Congressionally directed spending is one thing she will be focusing on. This way she can help communities individually with their projects.  She also gave us some insight into one of the bigger items on the horizon. “We probably may be looking at a Russian sanctions bill. Russia is being a rogue... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently signed on as the lead original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill to update the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA’s) work in cybersecurity. The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, S. 2049, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), would rename the NTIA’s Office for Policy Analysis and Development to the Office for Policy Development and Cybersecurity. U.S. Sen. John Curtis... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), former chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, joined Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, as well as Congressman Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Monarch Hall, the newest addition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Advanced Training Center (ATC) in Harpers Ferry. During her time as the top Republican on... Read More

Large golden scissors gleamed in the midday sun, as Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Riley Moore smiled through the nearly 100-degree temperature, cutting a large ribbon to officially open a new facility at the agency's Advanced Training Center (ATC) campus outside Harpers Ferry.  “I’m excited to see what this center can bring in advanced training and technologies to each and every single... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Monday participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new building at the federal Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry. Capito was joined by West Virginia Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott.  During her time as the top Republican on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito led efforts in the... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito is leading the West Virginia Congressional Delegation in calling for immediate federal assistance following the devastating flash floods that struck Marion and Ohio counties on June 14. In a letter sent today to President Donald J. Trump and FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson, the delegation urged swift approval of Governor Patrick Morrisey’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The letter was signed by Senator Capito, Senator Jim Justice,... Read More

West Virginia Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice released a joint statement Monday following the weekend’s fatal flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. Excessive rainfall over the weekend caused extensive flooding in Ohio and Marion counties, leaving at least six residents dead. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency in both counties and mobilized multiple state agencies to assist with the response. “Unfortunately, West Virginia is no stranger to flooding,” said Justice. “As... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on Friday visited both the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State and Rhododendron Girls State. Capito first traveled to Jackson’s Mill in Weston to visit Mountaineer Boys State participants. She then traveled to the campus of Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, where Rhododendron Girls State is being held. “Boys State and Girls State are events I look forward to participating in every year,” Capito said. “I am always so encouraged by the enthusiasm, leadership,... Read More

Energy policy continues to be a hot topic in Washington. On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants in an effort to unleash American energy. We spoke with West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who believes those rules would have functionally shut down every coal or natural gas plant because the standards weren’t achievable with current carbon capture technology. Capito says if the... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) on June 5 unveiled bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure ongoing services are provided at critical access hospitals, which serve residents in rural areas. The Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites (PEAKS) Act, S. 1960/H.R. 3778, would provide for the continued designation of hospitals that met mountainous terrain or secondary roads distance requirements as critical access hospitals, and would modify distance... Read More