Press Releases

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined BloombergTV’s “Balance of Power” yesterday to provide an update on the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON REPUBLICANS WORKING TO END THE SHUTDOWN: “I hope so. I’m always an optimist, but unfortunately…Senator Schumer and others are content to try to reap the political benefit they’re seeing from a shutdown. I... 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, joined CNN’s Dana Bash on Inside Politics to discuss the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON DEMOCRATS KEEPING THE GOVERNMENT CLOSED: “The simple thing here is to reopen the government…To me, that’s the simplest way, and would’ve been on October 1st, to not worry about who’s going to miss a paycheck…other people... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation supports service members and their families, strengthens military readiness, and enhances national security. Several provisions Senator Capito advocated for or championed were included in this legislation and stand to benefit West Virginia. “Ensuring our service members have the tools they need to carry out their... 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 Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Douglas Troutman about... 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 on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the qualifications of both nominees, and expressed her support for their swift... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed published in Ogden Newspapers across West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called for Democrats to stop playing political games and work with Republicans to fund the government and return to regular order.The full op-ed is available here and below.Keeping the Government Open Shouldn’t be a Partisan FightBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)Wheeling IntelligencerParkersburg News... 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), today released the below statement after voting to confirm Mike Stuart, a West Virginian, to serve as General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “Mike Stuart brings a strong history of legal and governmental service in West Virginia—including his prior tenure as U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement after voting to confirm Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. “West Virginians are fortunate to have two individuals of such high integrity and proven commitment to public service confirmed to serve as United States Attorneys. Both Matt Harvey and Moore Capito bring strong legal experience... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement on the two-year anniversary of the brutal attacks in Israel that killed more than one thousand innocent civilians, including American citizens:“Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel and murdered 1,200 innocent people in their homes, neighborhoods, and at a music festival. I will never forget the horrific atrocities committed in what was the deadliest day for the Jewish people... 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, joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss the Senseless Schumer Shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON IF DEMOCRATS ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY OUT: “I think they are looking for a way. They’re still obviously very much invested in having this tied to the premium support discussion, but at the same time, they realize how damaging a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) and Representative Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) in introducing legislation to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the “Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer.” “I am so proud to join Senator Justice in the effort to redesignate this playground in honor of our youngest and bravest West... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for Democrats to stop playing political games and work with Republicans to fund the government and return to regular order. Senator Capito also highlighted the harmful impacts the shutdown will have on hardworking West Virginia families, including federal workers, those who rely on federal programs and benefits,... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican Leadership and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke at a bicameral press conference with U.S. Senate and House Republican leaders today on Congressional Democrats’ decision to shut down the government. Senator Capito joined Republican leaders in calling on Democrats to come to the table and vote to pass the... 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, released the below statement after voting for the clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government: “Tonight, I proudly cast my vote again to do right by West Virginians—to keep the government open and ensure the critical services that many rely on can continue to operate. Shutdowns are unnecessary and costly, especially to small... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 to ensure that religious student organizations will not face discrimination on college campuses. Companion legislation was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.). “I was proud to join Senators Lankford and Scott in introducing the Equal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and 48 of her Senate Republican colleagues in a letter to Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yvette Cooper, British Secretary of State, applauding them for finally initiating snapback sanctions on Iran, and urging them to keep up the pressure... Read More

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Lesage and Huntington, W.Va. focused on economic development.First, Senator Capito traveled to Lesage, W.Va. where she participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Alcon’s newest facility. During the event, Senator Capito delivered remarks and visited with attendees. Alcon’s expansion brings state-of-the-art technology and enhanced infrastructure,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bicameral group of Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in the cases Little v. Hecox and State of West Virginia v. B.P.J. The brief—which was filed by Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Riley Moore (R-W.Va.)—supports the States of West Virginia and Idaho in defending their laws preserving Title IX protections and prohibiting biological men from participating in women’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) are recognizing today, Friday, September 19, as National Concussion Awareness Day. “Concussions adversely affect far too many individuals in West Virginia and across our country,” Senator Capito said. “Enhancing concussion prevention and increasing awareness, in addition to proper diagnosis and management, are essential for athletes, coaches, parents, and... 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, applauded the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of three nominees who were favorably reported by bipartisan votes in the EPW Committee earlier this year. The nominees include Jessica Kramer to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water, Sean McMaster to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and... Read More