Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), released the below statement following the passage of the Secure America Act, legislation that will fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the entirety of the Trump administration. The legislation includes $69.5 billion to fully fund border patrol, ICE, and DHS’s efforts to stop illegal immigration, detain... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded President Trump’s announcement of significant investments into America’s ability to export and generate reliable power through coal, including a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to establish a new coal-fired power plant in West Virginia. Both senators were unable to attend the event at the White House due to the U.S. Senate voting on legislation to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, participated in a hearing entitled, “Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Game Fans Love.” The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, introduced by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and supported by Senator Capito. This... 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 Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed FHWA’s proposed $66 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 and the significance of this budget in restoring the agency to adequate staffing levels and implementing the final months of the Infrastructure... 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, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 188, a congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the Trump EPA’s repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), implemented under the Biden Administration. The 2024 MATS standards placed additional regulations on power plants, building upon the 2012 MATS standards that remain in place today. By... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, participated in a hearing entitled, “Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Game Fans Love.” This hearing featured five witnesses including Dr. E Gordon Gee, President Emeritus of West Virginia University. Marion County-native,... 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 leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Markwayne Mullin, to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request, as well as many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE ACTIONS OF PROTESTORS IN NEW JERSEY: Senator Capito: “I want to make a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced her co-sponsorship of the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act, legislation that would cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans on private and employer-sponsored insurance and create a pilot program to provide insulin at the same cost to Americans without insurance. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins... Read More

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Bluefield, W.Va. where she delivered remarks celebrating the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cole Chevy Mountain Festival, as well as the arrival of the Freedom 250 Truck Exhibit. The festival is a key community event for the region and will include the interactive traveling museum this year in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. “I was thrilled to visit the Freedom 250 Truck and celebrate the 42nd grand... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and a number of their colleagues in reintroducing the Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026, legislation that would permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States. While the program is already mandatory across a number of states and federal agencies, no national standard exists. “E-Verify is a proven tool that helps businesses comply... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Last night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered remarks at the Sixth Annual GameChanger Prevention Education Dinner in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 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 has and always will be a program designed by and for West Virginians. I was glad to once... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and a number of her colleagues reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, which would prevent government-wide shutdowns and force Congress to stay in Washington until their work is done. This legislation is being led by U.S. Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.). “Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and entirely preventable,” Senator Capito said. “The Prevent Government... Read More

To watch Senator Capito's questioning, 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 Committee, participated in a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE BUREAU OF ALCOHAL,... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, 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 Director of the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., and the Directors of the National Institute on Aging, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, 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 Director of the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., and the Directors of the National Institute on Aging, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive... Read More

To watch Senator Capito's line of questioning, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, participated in a Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for DOT,... 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, participated in an EPW Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Subcommittee hearing examining S. ____ Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act, a discussion draft of S. ___ The RECHARGE Act and a discussion draft of S. ____ Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked witnesses about implementation of the... Read More

To watch Senator Capito's questioning, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. –Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army General Christopher C. LaNeve to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Army, as well as the Department’s priorities to rapidly... 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 Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for the U.S. Department of Labor, as well as the many priorities... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, 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 Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON MINER SAFETY Chairman... Read More