Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement regarding her vote against Democrats’ partisan and extreme abortion legislation:“To be clear: The Supreme Court has not made a final decision on overturning Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. Today, my Democratic colleagues put forth a bill that goes way beyond putting Roe v. Wade into law. This bill overrides all state and federal laws that exist on restrictions to... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions from the committee’s oversight hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory. On Monday, Ranking Member Capito wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner detailing how the Biden... 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 hearing to review the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) work under Chair Brenda Mallory’s leadership.On Monday, Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner detailing how the Biden... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan, bicameral resolution designating this week, May 6-12, 2022, as National Nurses Week. The resolution recognizes the dedication of nurses and celebrates the critical contributions nurses make to providing safe, quality healthcare in West Virginia and across the country.“Our nurses in West Virginia go above and beyond, providing important medical services to those... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,624,140 for several community development projects. This funding, which is though AmeriCorps and NeighborWorks, will support projects that bolster communities, revitalize neighborhoods, preserve affordable housing, and create jobs in West Virginia“I have always admired the dedication that West Virginians have for one... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.-01), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.-02), and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-03), called on President Biden to reject the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission, which includes significant reductions in services at three of the four VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) in West Virginia.The lawmakers said in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), wrote about the potential impacts the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission recommendations would have on veterans in West Virginia and the importance of preserving these critical services.“I am hearing from many constituents who are concerned that these recommendations are final, but please know, this process is only beginning and I intend to use my voice throughout. The commissioners that will... 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, wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner detailing how the Biden administration’s rollback of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting reforms not only delays infrastructure buildout following the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law, but also hinders the administration’s own energy goals.“According to the National... 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 will receive $54,790,795 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as part of Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations. Of that funding, $40,000,000 will go towards bridge replacement rehabilitation and the remaining $14,790,795 will go towards... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates and locations throughout West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle during the months of May and June. 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 they can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced West Virginia will receive $357,143 for historic preservation grants through the National Park Service.“West Virginians take great pride in our rich culture and heritage, which is why it’s important that we preserve it and maintain our traditions so that future generations can learn about and cherish them,” Senator... Read More

GENOA, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-03) and community leaders for a ribbon cutting event for Rustic Ravines’ new Trailhead Brewing Co. Grill & Bar.“Rustic Ravines is a great example of a true tourism destination in Southern West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Joe Boffo and everyone at Rustic Ravines has worked hard and steadily constructed a camping resort that not only offers wonderful... 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 the Rainelle Medical Center will receive $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen access to school-based health services in the community.“Primary care services offered in our schools increase access to vital health services for our youth; like health education, mental health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,000,000 through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) program to West Virginia University (WVU). This funding will support research at WVU to develop innovative ways to prevent, treat, and slow the progression of vision problems that are currently... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s floor speech on her motion. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, offered a motion on the Senate floor requiring conferees of the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) to emphasize the president cannot use climate change as a basis for declaring an “emergency” or “national... Read More

To hear 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 Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, participated in a hearing today to review the FY23 Budget and FY24 Advance Appropriations Requests for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Senator Capito discussed with VA Secretary Denis McDonough current recommendations to... Read More

Watch Senator Capito’s Round 1 questioning here. For Round 2, click here. To watch Senator Capito’s opening statement, click here.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in subcommittee hearing today on the FY2023 Funding Request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).During the hearing, Senator Capito pressed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s remarks from the committee’s business meeting. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today voted in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, legislation she authored along with Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.).The legislation authorizes key... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,908,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development program to support reliable water and wastewater service, and provide family housing opportunities in West Virginia.“It’s great to see West Virginia receive funding through USDA’s Rural Development program that will bolster... 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 the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in Beckley will receive $250,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help implement their Planning for Outdoor Recreation Industry, Vibrant Economies, and Regional Strategy (RIVERS)... Read More