Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s (R-W.Va.) bipartisan bill—the Women, Peace and Security Act—was signed into law Friday, October 6 by President Donald Trump. The bill bolsters the role of women in peace negotiations and conflict resolution around the world. Senator Capito reintroduced the bill earlier this year with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). “When it comes to peacekeeping and mediation, it just makes sense for women to have a seat... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for The Herald-Dispatch, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) explains how the findings from a recent study she requested on neonatal abstinence syndrome will serve as a new tool in combatting the drug epidemic in West Virginia and across the United States.Last week, Senator Capito and Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on neonatal abstinence syndrome. The study, “Federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the Trump administration plans to withdraw the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan on Tuesday, October 10:  “For years, the Obama administration waged a war on coal and issued heavy-handed regulations to pick winners and losers among energy industries. In West Virginia, our coal miners,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and several colleagues, including Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.), released the following statement about today’s preliminary determination from the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding proposed tariff increases on the sales of Bombardier C series aircraft:“We are disappointed with the Department [of Commerce’s] preliminary decision to impose additional duties on the C Series aircraft. This... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered the second in a series of Senate floor speeches on the benefits of comprehensive pro-growth tax reform, highlighting specifically how reform will benefit small businesses in West Virginia. “Ninety-five percent of businesses in the United States are small businesses, and that number is even higher in my state of West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Let’s create an environment that... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) today announced the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on neonatal abstinence syndrome. The study, “Federal Action Needed to Address Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome,” is the first federal study of its kind to examine best practices and approaches to treating newborns exposed to opioids during pregnancy.  The report recommends several... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $479,545 for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance. Funding will help support the county’s goal of using analytical technology and broad-based collaborative partnerships to create a program that brings together law enforcement and community-based partners to fight the opioid epidemic.“It is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $922,947 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Funding will be used to improve forensic capabilities and assist law enforcement with investigating crimes.“West Virginia law enforcement put their lives on the line every day. They deserve the most up-to-date tools and technology to assist them in performing their duties,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement in advance of today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy on her Capitalizing on American Energy Storage Potential (CASP) Act. As part of her leadership to bring a regional energy storage hub to Appalachia, Senator Capito introduced the CASP Act to make a regional storage hub eligible for the Department of Energy’s successful Title XVII loan guarantee... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today introduced the American Miners Pension Act (AMP Act) at a press conference with United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts and retired miners explaining the importance of this legislation and urging quick adoption. “Earlier this year, we secured a major victory of permanent health care for our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $411,855 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire safety in five West Virginia counties. The grants — awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program — will help local departments purchase equipment, recruit personnel and improve education and training programs.“Our local firefighters voluntarily risk... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released this statement after voting to reconfirm Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai as a member of the FCC. Pai was reconfirmed by a 52-41 vote.  “Chairman Pai has been such an important and effective partner in working to better connect communities in West Virginia and across the country, a priority he and I share. He truly understands the need to bring more rural communities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement regarding funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Reauthorization legislation for the program is scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.“I understand the benefits the Children’s Health Insurance Program offers to many students in West Virginia. This is why for two decades, dating back to my time in the West Virginia State... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the upcoming week. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the tragedy in Las Vegas:“On this sad morning, we mourn the loss of too many innocent lives in Las Vegas. No words can describe the horrific images we are seeing, but as we grieve, we are also hearing incredible stories of bravery from the police officers, first responders and other heroes who responded to the scene. My family and I are praying for the victims, those who were... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $11,714,873 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Funding will go towards providing support services and compensation to victims of crime.  “Sadly, not every crime can be prevented. When they do occur, communities need the necessary tools to help victims heal,” Senator Capito said. “This funding from the Crime Victims Fund,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the Safeguarding Addresses from Emerging (SAFE) at Home Act, a measure that would strengthen privacy protections for victims of domestic violence. The bill would allow victims of domestic violence who are participating in state Address Confidentiality Programs (ACP) to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the federal level,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King (I-Maine) this week announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. “As one of the states most affected by the growing opioid epidemic, West Virginia is far too familiar with the devastating consequences of addiction,” Senator Capito said. “The drug epidemic is truly a national crisis. Raising awareness is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $780,800 in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families to support the development and improvement of the Coalfield Development Corporation’s factory in Wayne, West Virginia. The grant will assist in expanding community job training programs and services for West Virginians displaced by layoffs in the coal mining... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $639,257 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education for Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, and Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. The funding—provided through the Veterans Upward Bound program—will be used to support projects designed to help student veterans access and successfully complete a postsecondary... Read More