Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement that rural communities throughout West Virginia will gain access to high-speed internet service through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction. The auction results released today show that nine providers were successful and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of their final rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM), including fine particles (PM2.5) and coarse particles (PM10).“For years, West Virginia has made great strides in improving our air quality by abiding by EPA rules and regulations in accordance with the NAAQS, and today the entire... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined by a bipartisan, bicameral group, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), calling for the expansion of access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent.Provisions from the CONNECT for Health Act, which Senator Capito... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement after President Donald J. Trump’s announcement that he would be extending National Guard Title 32 orders through March 2021. This announcement comes after Senator Capito sent a letter to President Trump specifically requesting that the federal government continue to support the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG) response to the coronavirus pandemic.“I truly don’t... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor Charleston police officer Cassie Johnson who was shot in the line of duty after responding to a parking complaint.“Police officers like Officer Johnson selflessly put their lives on the line every day for the safety of our communities. They never know what’s around the corner. You never know. She thought she was going for a parking violation. It’s a hard job and one that is rarely appreciated... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded Major League Baseball (MLB) and Prep Baseball Report (PBR) in their announcement of a new format for the New York/Penn League, which will feature MLB-draft eligible players. One of the founding members of this league will be in Morgantown.“The Black Bears being able to keep playing baseball is great news for all of West Virginia. It goes without saying that Morgantown offers so many assets, from... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $485,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects across West Virginia including water and wastewater system improvements.“As chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee, I have prioritized supporting... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following video statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s Thanksgiving video.Video can be downloaded by clicking here.  Full video transcript included below:Thanksgiving is always a special time in our family as it is in many families. This one will definitely be different—a lot less people around the table.But, I think as much as... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) applauded the selection of the West Virginia National Guard 130th Airlift Wing, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston for the current Air National Guard’s C-130J Recapitalization and Basing program. The West Virginia delegation sent a letter in July urging the U.S. Air Force to choose the West Virginia National Guard base in Charleston.“The West Virginia National Guard... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia’s eligibility for up to $749,920 from the FY20 Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) National Board. This funding, which was made available by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), is allocated to qualified... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 31 qualified high school seniors from 11 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominee’s application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations.“I’m absolutely thrilled to be nominating these bright young West Virginians to represent our state at our U.S. Service Academies,” Senator Capito said. “For... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,389,154 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of West Virginia’s Office of the Adjutant General. The funds will be used to support emergency protective measures in response to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement regarding the 2020 presidential election results:“Like the overwhelming majority of West Virginians, I voted to re-elect President Donald J. Trump. I am proud to have supported many of President Trump’s policies that have strengthened West Virginia’s economy and moved our country forward. Working together with President Trump and his administration, we lowered taxes,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with several of her colleagues, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2020 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution promotes the importance of early detection of lung cancer to help save lives. It also recognizes the need for research to improve early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.“As a state, West Virginia is disproportionately impacted by lung cancer. As a result,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded the announcement today made by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that a credential authentication technology (CAT) unit at Yeager Airport in Charleston is fully operational. Chairman Capito has strongly advocated for the deployment of this technology through her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee.This CAT unit will enhance... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with fellow Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), today applauded the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s inclusion of their bill to improve education and training curriculum at aviation maintenance technician schools as part of S. 3969, the Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020, legislation the committee passed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to thank U.S. service members and their families for their sacrifices as the holiday season approaches.HIGHLIGHTS:WEST VIRGINIA’S PROUD MILITARY HISTORY: “My home state of West Virginia has a long and proud history of answering the call of duty. I think we have the highest percentage per capita of military veterans. I’m the proud daughter of a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient. I grew up... 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 $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) for the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition to increase the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables by incentivizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient families.“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues 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 $952,686 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support three housing authorities in West Virginia. This funding comes through HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and Mainstream Voucher Program. The HCV program grants were made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed The Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019, which was introduced in the U.S. Senate by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.). The bill passed the Senate in December 2019 and will be sent to the President for... Read More