Press Releases

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) celebrated the career of Shepherd University’s outgoing president, Dr. Mary Hendrix, at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Dr. Hendrix, who will retire in June, dedicated 10 years of her life to the service of West Virginia and Shepherd University, where she oversaw landmark transformation, including upgrades to technology, renovations to Shepherd’s campus and buildings, expanded housing, dining and athletics... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) celebrated the addition of two West Virginia high schools, Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont High Schools, to the GameChanger Prevention Education Program. Senator Capito has long been a supporter of GameChanger, which was founded in 2018 to empower young West Virginians to lead healthy, drug free lifestyles as they prepare to be the leaders of tomorrow. “GameChanger, a program designed by and for West Virginians, is not only a... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), visited West Virginia University’s (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) in Morgantown, W.Va. with Dr. Richard Hodes, Director of the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIH NIA). During the visit, Senator Capito and Dr. Hodes receives updates from medical leaders like RNI Director... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) released the following statements after the Senate unanimously passed the National Park Service (NPS) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) land swap at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia. “The passage of this bill is welcome news as it will benefit not only West Virginia, but our nation’s security as well. By allowing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, hosted a roundtable on drug enforcement and prevention with Sara Carter, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The discussion included a wide range of law enforcement and recovery partners from across the state, including both of West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s. “It was great to have Director Carter join us today in Charleston,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the Agency’s efforts to repeal the Biden Administration’s power sector strategy and promote more affordable and reliable electricity. She also asked about EPA’s role in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito addressed the critical deregulatory actions that the EPA has taken under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership and their benefits to West Virginia and the entire country. She also highlighted key priorities for... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening remarks click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearing with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON DEPARTMENT OF... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s announcement to reorganize and restructure its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area, which includes agricultural research investments in West Virginia. “This reorganization by USDA will benefit our West Virginia farmers and producers,” Senator Capito said. “I am glad to see this move happening, which will better align research... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening remarks click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearing with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. Below is Chairman Capito’s opening... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in an Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The purpose of the hearing was to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the U.S. Department of Interior and other priorities of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced that the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has received $23 million in funding from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to support the construction of an all-weather barge handling dock at the Nucor Steel West Virginia steel plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia. This funding was awarded through the Maritime Administration’s... Read More

To watch Senator Capito's questioning, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON NON-DEPLOYMENT FUNDS FOR BEAD:... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. “Allowing SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken is a simple, practical step to make the program work better for the people it serves. For seniors, working families,... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, participated in a hearing to review the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request for the National Guard and Reserve Forces. HIGHLIGHTS: ON SPC. BECKSTROM AND STAFF SGT. WOLFE: “Two of our West Virginia National Guard were attacked here in Washington, D.C. while volunteering to make our... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito's questioning, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), participated in a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito's opening remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. Below... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on the passing of former Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.): “David McKinley was a fighter. Not only did David fight for his principles and the causes he believed in, but he also fought hardest for his cherished West Virginia. As a proud eighth generation West Virginian, he espoused the values that are so embedded in our state. His dedication and commitment to our coal miners was second to none, and as... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing to review 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. HIGHLIGHTS: ROLE OF CJIS AT FIFA WORLD CUP Senator Capito: “The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Division is actually located in Harrison County in West Virginia, […] It's the central repository for national crime, data, biometrics, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, recognized Tax Day by highlighting the positive impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation and pro-growth tax policies that are helping West Virginian families, workers, and small businesses keep more of what they earn. The Working Families Tax Cuts prevented what would have been the largest tax increase in history for working- and middle-class Americans. By permanently... Read More