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Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions.   WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, yesterday participated in a hearing to examine the benefits of investing in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) water infrastructure projects. Witnesses included West Virginian Robert McCoy of Sissonville, president and CEO of Amherst Madison.HIGHLIGHTS:LOOKING OUT FOR... 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 released the below statement on her intention to support proceeding to consideration of the bipartisan infrastructure legislation:“As I said when I began negotiations with President Biden, I have been and continue to be committed to improving our nation’s infrastructure, which will boost economic growth and create jobs. As the top... 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 $402,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for economic development district planning for six regions across West Virginia. These investments will help identify specific economic factors and help planning councils create individual plans to further development in each of the designated areas.“To encourage economic... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks.   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to examine the potential benefits of investing in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery:“It is that time again when this committee begins the biennial process of crafting... 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 $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Huntington Tri-State Airport. This funding will be used to recruit, initiate and support new air services to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).“The Tri-State Airport is vital infrastructure for Huntington and... 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 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a hearing today on protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure as it relates to pipeline cybersecurity. During the hearing, Senator Capito questioned officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Transportation (DOT),... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to address the elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of homes served by the Clarksburg Water System. The letter can be read in full here.“We were concerned to learn of the elevated levels... Read More

MEADOW BRIDGE/HINTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made two stops in southern West Virginia today, highlighting the positive economic impacts of the newly redesignated New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.First, Senator Capito spoke at a ceremony at the Sandstone Visitors Center where she helped unveil National Park and Preserve signs that will be erected along interstates and highways throughout the area. She joined Governor Jim Justice, Congresswoman Carol... Read More

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 Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, yesterday joined PBS NewsHour to discuss the latest on various infrastructure and spending proposals in Congress.HIGHLIGHTS:ON BIPARTISAN GROUP/INFRASTRUCTURE LATEST: “I think that the efforts that the bipartisan group has put forward has been very straightforward and very honest, very narrow... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today participated in a Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee hearing to examine current issues adversely affecting environmental justice populations.HIGHLIGHTS:MIXED MESSAGES FROM THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION:... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, yesterday participated in a hearing on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in physical infrastructure.HIGHLIGHTS:LACK OF CYBERSECURITY TRAINING: “Is there any cybersecurity training that goes along in obtaining those [water operator] licenses? So there’s a gap right... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and their colleagues today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2021 to address the rapid increase in the number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers.“I am a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights, but I will not tolerate criminals who steal firearms,” Senator Capito said. “With burglaries and robberies of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.) this week introduced the Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act.The legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct a study into the feasibility of collecting Universal Service Fund (USF) contributions from internet edge providers such as YouTube, Netflix, and Google.“There’s no question the COVID-19... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, yesterday joined eight committee colleagues in a letter, including Commerce Committee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to move any broadband-related provisions through the committee process while developing bipartisan infrastructure legislation. “Over the past year,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today introduced the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act, legislation that would create research and public education programs to support women suffering from uterine fibroids.“Millions of women are affected by uterine fibroids, which often go undiagnosed and can have significant health consequences in both the short and long term,” Senator Capito said.... 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, released the below statement after she opposed a procedural motion to consider infrastructure legislation that has not yet been written. The motion to proceed failed on a vote of 51 to 49.“I have and continue to be in favor of making investments to improve our nation’s core infrastructure. That’s why I have led efforts on a highway... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks.   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to examine the potential cybersecurity threats currently facing our nation’s infrastructure.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery:“Thank you, Chairman Carper, and I want to thank all of the witness who are here and my... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,669,333 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Fiscal Year 2021 competitive preparedness grant programs. This funding was appropriated to help West Virginia prepare against man-made threats and natural disasters.“As Ranking Member... 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 $490,000 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to continue to strengthen food safety across the Mountain State.“When West Virginia’s families go to the grocery store, they rely on health and safety standards to ensure the food and produce they are buying is safe to... 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 $3,318,136 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for two public health programs. This funding will support programs in West Virginia that seek to protect children against preventable diseases and improve West Virginia’s ability to prevent and... Read More