Press Releases

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 following her vote opposing Brenda Mallory as Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ):“While I appreciate Ms. Mallory’s past service to our country, her policy views will not allow our country to move forward and grow. Instead, her agenda will do quite the opposite. Her past... 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 Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned witnesses in a hearing entitled, “Long-term Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund: Lessons Learned from the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives Program and Other User-based Revenue Solutions, and How Funding Uncertainty Affects the Highway... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers today in introducing a comprehensive new bill to help families across the country dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. The Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act would help the 95 percent of individuals with dementia that have one or more other chronic conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.The bipartisan bill would... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing entitled, “Long-term Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund: Lessons Learned from the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives Program and Other User-based Revenue Solutions, and How Funding Uncertainty Affects the Highway Programs.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito... 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, today joined “Squawk Box” on CNBC to discuss her priorities for rebuilding America’s infrastructure, ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, and ways both sides can compromise.HIGHLIGHTS:ON INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES AND PRICETAG: “What I’d like to do is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,000,000 for workforce training at Pierpont Community & Technical College and Sprouting Farms' Greenville Farm Kitchen and at the Eastern Workforce Opportunity Regional Center and Services through the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Both programs work to provide students with the skills... Read More

To watch the interview, click here or the image above. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined “America’s Newsroom” on Fox News to discuss the need for a targeted, bipartisan approach to infrastructure legislation, and reacted to President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion proposal.HIGHLIGHTS:ON LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE TALKS, NEED FOR BIPARTISANSHIP: “I... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today visited Wheeling, W.Va. where she toured the Wheeling Nailers Minor League Hockey facility and delivered remarks at an event celebrating Wheeling Hospital joining WVU Health System.Senator Capito first toured Wesbanco Arena and met with members of the Wheeling Nailers organization, including players, coaches, staff, and the front office.“Nailers hockey has been a mainstay here in Wheeling for three decades,”... Read More

PROCTOR, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today met with West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) Deputy Secretary Jimmy Wriston and local leaders along Route 2 in Proctor, W.Va. and received an update on the current expansion project.“Improving and expanding Route 2 is critical not only for those traveling, but for the economic growth and potential development it is bringing to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed for the Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed her recent visit to the southern border, and how the impacts of the crisis affect every state, community, and family.“We aren’t the only ones who understand the current humanitarian crisis is fueling America’s addiction crisis. Drug traffickers know it too. As hundreds of border patrol agents are pulled off their regular line duty and forced to deal with the surge of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to President Joe Biden’s comments this afternoon regarding their COVID-19 relief proposal, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and nine other Republican senators released the following statement:“In good faith, our group of 10 Republicans worked together to draft a sixth COVID-19 relief package earlier this year. Our $618 billion proposal was a first offer to the White House designed to open bipartisan negotiations. Our package... 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 $100,000 to Workforce West Virginia to expand their fidelity bonding program. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and will be used to support employers that hire workers considered “at risk” due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as those in recovery for... Read More

WINFIELD, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined Governor Jim Justice and other state and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony in Winfield, W.Va. to mark the beginning of construction on the I-64 Nitro/St. Albans Bridge, also known as the Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge.“The I-64 corridor is a critical thoroughfare for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the Pea Ridge Public Service District in Barboursville will receive $2.5 million from the U.S Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). This award will be matched with $975,000 in local funds and will extend public sanitary services to local businesses in the area. This project will allow for future economic growth,... 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, and U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) authority to issue nationwide general permits for activities with limited environmental impact. Maintaining these nationwide permits... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three awards totaling $3,302,454 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The awards aim to create and provide quality, affordable housing and prevent homelessness across West Virginia.“Many of our fellow West Virginians are currently experiencing homelessness, including children and families, and the COVID-19... 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 $160,020 for a Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding was made available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will provide resources that reduce health problems among mothers and babies.“Our nation... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of the celebration of Easter.“My husband Charlie and I want to wish a happy and blessed Easter to all those in West Virginia who celebrate. While the past year has been challenging, this weekend gives us the opportunity to appreciate our front-line and health care workers who stepped up and made sacrifices for their fellow West Virginians. I hope time spent with family,... 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 $2,019,652 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the inaugural recipients of their INSPIRE (INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems) initiative. This initiative focuses on creating or expanding a local recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry.“It is no secret that the... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – 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 $1,965,457 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding will support West Virginia’s continued relief efforts... Read More