Press Releases

EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made several stops and visited with community and business leaders.First, Senator Capito visited Jefferson County Parks and Recreation where she received a briefing and went on a tour of the Phase II of the AMP at Sam Michaels Park. Phase II of this project enables the AMP to become a full-service event venue by improving the ticketing, concessions, and restroom facilities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, issued the below statement after voting for a final package that includes three bipartisan, full-year appropriations bills— Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Energy and Water Development.“I am glad the Senate came together tonight to pass three more appropriations bills. This... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, supports an all-of the-above energy approach, invests in American-made energy, and lowers costs for consumers. “As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I was proud to champion the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, which stopped billions of dollars in Biden-era Green New Deal spending and ended the vilification of fossil fuels like West Virginia coal and natural gas. Through historic... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the Senate Republican Leadership press conference, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), spoke in support of West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, which was argued before the Supreme Court of the United States today. Senator Capito’s remarks as delivered: “Today is an important day across the street at the United States Supreme... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican Leadership and lifelong sports fan and competitor, joined FOX News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act, which the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing oral arguments on today in West Virginia v B.P.J. Senator Capito, who joined an amicus brief[HT1] in support of the law, has been a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in introducing the bipartisan Access to Genetic Counselor Service Act, legislation to expand Medicare coverage of genetic counseling services and improve access for seniors nationwide. Genetic counselors are licensed health care professionals who help patients understand inherited health risks and interpret genetic test results. This guidance... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, January 9, Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) led all ten Republican members of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee in sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to commend the Agencies’ proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). “We applaud the proposal to revise the definition of ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) issued by the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) recently introduced the Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security for BEAD Act (SUCCESS for BEAD Act). This legislation would authorize states to use remaining funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program for projects that support state’s deployment plan by enhancing public safety, improving network resiliency, strengthening national security, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) expresses her gratitude for law enforcement officers and highlights how the Working Families Tax Cuts Act delivers on Republicans’ commitment to supporting law enforcement and improving public safety and border security. “On National Law Enforcement Day, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the brave men and women in West Virginia and across the country who put themselves in harm’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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) and chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC), joined her Senate Republican colleagues in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in Minnesota. The letter, led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced last week that West Virginia is set to receive nearly $200 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program, authorized by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, delivers on Republicans’ promise to increase affordability and the standard of living for Americans across the country. Senator Capito, through her position in Senate Republican leadership and as Chairman of... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the Trump administration’s announcement awarding nearly $200 million to West Virginia through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a historic initiative established by Republicans under the One Big Beautiful Bill, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. West Virginia will receive $199,476,099 as part of the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history—an initiative that every... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Christmas, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message wishing West Virginians a merry Christmas and encouraging them to reflect on what’s most important this holiday season. She also wished everyone a happy new year full of health and happiness. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas West Virginia. “I hope this is a time of great joy and happiness. While you gather with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation includes support for America’s service members and their families, while also authorizing programs that strengthen military readiness and enhance national security. The NDAA passed by a vote of 77-20. “I am proud that Congress has once again worked together to pass a bipartisan defense authorization bill, which sets... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, which would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate any person with the intent to defraud. Last year, Americans lost nearly $2 billion in scams originating through calls, texts, and emails. When people spoke to scammers on the phone, they lost more money per person than through any other type of scam — $1,500 on... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Tedd Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to support the economic development and growth of agritourism businesses nationwide by increasing federal resources like loans, grants, broadband, and educational programs to small, family farmers. “West Virginia farmers and small family farms generate around $24 billion in economic output for our state. Their success is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and others in introducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The legislation, known as the HOUSE Act, repeals the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing. “Families in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase support for children who have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma, including witnessing community violence, parental addiction, or abuse. The Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act dramatically increases funding for community-based efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of trauma, and it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement after voting in favor of the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, legislation that would lower health care costs and give money directly to families to control their own care. This bill is an alternative to Democrats’ temporary COVID bonuses, which send billions of tax dollars to giant insurance companies without lowering insurance premiums.“The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act delivers a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) unanimously passed in the Senate. This resolution formally recognizes their service and sacrifice and expresses the United States Senate’s support for these two heroes and their families. The resolution also highlights Sarah and Andrew’s paths to military service and how both... Read More