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With nearly two weeks passed since President Donald Trump launched military action against Iran, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito maintains full support for the decisions being made by the White House. With American airstrikes continuing in Iran, Capito said on a call with West Virginia reporters that the goals set by leadership are being completed. “We are quickly achieving the objectives set out, which was to dismantle their navy, dismantle the nuclear capabilities, and their missiles, so we have... Read More

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging federal trade officials to address foreign trade practices they say are harming the American steel industry. In a letter to Amy Karpel, chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission, the senators called for a thorough review of antidumping and countervailing duty cases involving steel reinforcing bar imports from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt and Vietnam. The lawmakers said the... Read More

All eyes remain on the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury against Iran is now in its second week. We spoke to West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito about the war, and she says she believes we’re achieving our objectives. She describes those objectives as: Dismantling Iran’s Navy, their nuclear capabilities and their ability to launch missles. With the fighting disrupting oil supply chains and gas prices rising, many Americans are worrying about a prolonged conflict and the... Read More

A new $5 million project at the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility aims to use solar energy to generate fuel, oxygen and electricity for both Earth and space applications. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Energy Systems Office and Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, the project, titled “Solar Integrated Energy Systems to Generate Fuels and Life Support for Space,” will explore solar-thermal technology capable of splitting... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday sharply criticized the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, saying the stoppage jeopardizes public safety and border security. She also offered strong support for President Trump’s nominee to lead the agency, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown affects the U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Citizenship and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVVA) - Washington, D.C. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says federal emissions rules meant to cut pollution from diesel engines are creating serious safety risks in cold and rural parts of the country, and she is backing legislation to change that. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act, which is sponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, Cynthia Lummis, Curtis and Lisa Murkowski. The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stands behind the President’s actions more than 10 days after the attack on Iran. During an appearance on MetroNews Talkline, the Senator added Democrats need to drop their aversion to funding the Department of Homeland Security. “My thoughts, which is shared by Americans is this needs to be short and effective. I think he originally said four to five weeks and I think he’s obviously looking for a way to annihilate their ability to attack us... Read More

White House officials are increasingly engaged in permitting talks between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill at a time when energy prices are becoming centerpiece of the brewing affordability wars. In recent weeks, President Donald Trump’s legislative affairs team and the National Energy Dominance Council — an entity designed to bolster U.S. production — have become more involved in the congressional deliberations, according to both a White House official granted anonymity to speak... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined a group of senators in introducing legislation to expand Medicare coverage for genetic counseling services. The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, introduced alongside Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), would allow Medicare to directly reimburse licensed genetic counselors for their services. Currently, these professionals are not covered under Medicare, even though patients can receive the same... Read More

Ritchie County is set to receive federal support for critical water system upgrades as part of a package of Congressionally Directed Spending allocations announced by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., for Fiscal Year 2026. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the funding will back water infrastructure projects across West Virginia. “The need for clean water across West Virginia is critical,” Capito... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced federal funding for several water infrastructure projects across West Virginia, including a $2.25 million allocation for the Clarksburg Water Board. The $2.25 million, secured through congressionally directed spending for Fiscal Year 2026, will support the replacement of problematic lead service lines, as well as non-operational valves and fire hydrants, in the Clarksburg system. Capito said the investments are aimed at improving water... Read More

Two southern West Virginia counties will see long-awaited upgrades to aging water and sewer systems under a new round of Congressionally Directed Spending announced by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee, said the Fiscal Year 2026 allocations will support critical water infrastructure projects across the state, including targeted investments in Logan and Boone counties. The need... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) helped secure funds for the Marshall University Division of Aviation in Charleston, WV. According to a press release from the Office of Senator Capito, who is a leader on the Appropriations Committee, the $2,502,000 in funds are due to a Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation. The funds will go towards increasing the capacity of the Marshall University Division of Aviation by providing more equipment and training... Read More

Today, Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for water infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia. The individual allocation details are listed below: $2,500,000 CDS allocation to City of Pennsboro (Ritchie County, W.Va .) to replace aging infrastructure and non-operational water valves to increase fire-fighting capabilities and to reduce water loss. $2,250,000 CDS allocation to Clarksburg Water Board (Harrison County, W.Va .) to... Read More

The United States is dealing with an aggressive regime that has repeatedly targeted Americans, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Tuesday in discussing recent military strikes against Iran. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke to reporters from across the state during a telephone press conference Tuesday on the developments in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran over the weekend. “This weekend, we saw that all eyes are on the Middle East in Iran as our military has conducted... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore-Capito supports President Trump’s actions in Iran over the last few days and says she would not vote to limit his authority. This comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a war powers resolution to block President Trump from taking further military action. The resolution comes amid shifting messaging from the administration about the strikes and warnings of more American casualties. Capito says the president should have as many options on the table as possible to eliminate... Read More

More than a million dollars in federal funding will be coming to Barbour County for new equipment for first responders, officials said. The Barbour County fundings is part of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 announced this week by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. “I am proud of these projects that will strengthen law enforcement and enhance public safety across West Virginia,” Capito said in a press release. “These investments reflect our continued... Read More

Following the start of joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voiced her support of the action and the troops involved. “The president has given the Iran regime countless opportunities to stand down and negotiate,” Capito said during a Tuesday press conference. “Instead of choosing a peaceful path, Iran has doubled down on weapons designed to threaten the American people, our allies and our assets.” In November 2025, West Virginia National... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, said Tuesday, during her weekly press call, that she does not believe Congress needs to pass a War Powers Resolution related to ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran. Capito said the resolutions currently being discussed in Congress would tie the president’s hands and make it difficult for him to make military decisions in real time. She also reiterated her support for the president’s actions in Iran, adding that she does not currently consider the United States... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stands in support of President Donald Trump’s decision to use military action against Iran, days after Trump launched attacks that resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and led to retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Capito believes the president made the right choice after Iran allegedly continued efforts to develop nuclear weapons and build its stockpile of ballistic missiles. “The president has given the Iranian regime... Read More