Press Releases

To watch the interview, click here or the image above.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today joined Varney and Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the lack of action from the Biden administration in addressing the ongoing southern border crisis.HIGHLIGHTS:ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION COVERING UP BORDER CRISIS: “Well, we are looking at oversight. It's very difficult to get this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Coalfield Development Corporation in Wayne, West Virginia, will receive approximately $200,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Brownfields Job Training Program. Funding was made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law,... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions for witnesses. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on legislative proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs. Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) questioned witnesses about how her draft legislation, The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, would address recycling accessibility in underserved areas. She also asked about... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today joined a group of her colleagues to highlight the devastating consequences and costs of the ongoing crisis at the southwest border, and to urge President Joe Biden to finally act to secure the border.In President Biden’s first year in office, there were roughly 2 million... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing.WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a committee hearing to examine bipartisan recycling and composting draft legislation.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery.“Thank you, Chairman Carper. And I thank the witnesses for being here with us today.“A lot of what the chairman has... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questioning, click here or the image above.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a subcommittee hearing today focused on expanding broadband deployment through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Senator Capito helped negotiate and craft.During the hearing, Senator Capito questioned U.S. Commerce Department Secretary Gina Raimondo about... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced West Virginia is eligible for $141,932,226 from the Department of the Interior to plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells. The first phase of funding includes up to $25,000,000 in initial grants and another $30,293,000 in the first phase of formula grants. This funding was made possible by the recently enacted bipartisan... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined 10 of her colleagues in raising concerns with U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the recently announced final rule for broadband infrastructure funding through the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds and to urge the secretary to ensure broadband funding focuses on unserved areas throughout the... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will receive $277,642 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the state’s hazardous waste management program.“Investments like this from EPA help WVDEP control... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops over the past several days in South Charleston, Institute, Glen Jean, Richwood, Huntington, and Charleston during the U.S. Senate’s state work week. The visits focused on tourism, empowering the next generation of female leaders, supporting local employers, education and workforce development, and broadband deployment across the state.On Monday, Senator Capito toured West Virginia State University in... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, as well as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, today hosted several events in the Charleston area focused on broadband and its future in West Virginia.First, Senator Capito met virtually with members from both the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and invited members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council where she heard directly from... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led several of her colleagues in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The letter asks EPA to reconsider its proposed blanket denial of small refinery exemptions (SRE) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program as this runs counter to congressional intent under the Clean Air Act.“We are... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $12,255,617 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support 32 West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 relief packages.“Our health care providers... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Huntington today that highlighted the impact of local employers, and programs and partnerships that are driving workforce development in the region.First, Senator Capito toured the Level 1 Fasteners facility with president and owner Andrea Bourelais, and discussed her continued work in Congress to secure defense funding and forge partnerships that support the woman owned and operated business.“Level 1... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia.“When my EPW Committee was writing the surface transportation portion of the now Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I worked to create a separate... Read More

GLEN JEAN/RICHWOOD, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Fayette and Nicholas counties today where she met with local leaders about tourism and economic development, and hosted a Girls Rise Up event with Richwood Middle and High School students.Senator Capito first visited New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Headquarters in Glen Jean, W.Va. to meet with Acting Superintendent Leslie Reynolds for an update on the park’s first anniversary, the latest... Read More

CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today hosted her first Girls Rise Up program of 2022 with female students from Richwood Middle and High Schools. Seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth grade female students participated in the event, where they had the chance to hear from Senator Capito on her personal experiences as a female leader.Senator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,341,957 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for several programs in West Virginia. This funding will support day report center service, police department body worn camera expansion, and school violence prevention.“Whether it’s increasing the safety of our children, improving the equipment of our law... Read More

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in the Kanawha County area highlighting education and economic development.First, Senator Capito made a stop in Institute, W.Va. where she toured the West Virginia State University campus and received an update on new developments, including the nursing program and football stadium.“It’s great to see West Virginia State University continue to take steps to improve its campus and overall... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $361,000 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for cancer detection and diagnosis research at West Virginia University (WVU).“WVU has established itself as a leader in research capabilities, and provides critical health services to people across our state,” Senator Capito said. “It’s... Read More