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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (WVADA), the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), the Independent Oil and Natural Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV), and the West Virginia State Medical Association (WVSMA) on teleconference calls where she provided an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from small business... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Regional Planning and Development Councils and the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) on teleconference calls where she provided an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from both groups about their concerns, answered questions, and provided an update on how the third coronavirus relief package—which passed the Senate last... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for The Wheeling Intelligencer, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today provides an overview of the federal response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including outlining a few ways the most recent relief package will help West Virginians. Senator Capito’s op-ed comes after Congress passed and President Donald J. Trump signed the third emergency relief package. The op-ed also appeared in The Martinsburg Journal.The full op-ed is... 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 $5,000,803 as part of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, signed by President Trump on March 6th. This funding is distributed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help protect senior citizens from coronavirus-related scams. In response to the recent increase in these scams, the letter to FTC Chairman Joseph Simons requests that the FTC better inform senior citizens about coronavirus-related scams and assist victims in understanding their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of Philanthropy West Virginia on a teleconference call where she provided an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from various philanthropy organizations and non-profits about their concerns, answered questions, and provided an update on how the third coronavirus relief package—which passed the Senate Wednesday evening—will aid... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) on a teleconference call to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from manufacturers about their concerns, answered questions, and provided an update on how the third coronavirus relief package—which passed the Senate Wednesday evening—will aid them during this uncertain... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with the West Virginia Association of Counties (WVACo), the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia, and the West Virginia Municipal League to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and hear directly from local governments about their needs to tackle this pandemic.“The Phase Three coronavirus bill was crafted specifically with small businesses and local economies in mind,”... 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 $1,739,288 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the coronavirus response across West Virginia through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 which President Trump signed into law on March 18th.“From the beginning of this pandemic, the priority has been to get the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to pass the third coronavirus relief package. Senator Capito released the below statement following the vote:“I said from the very beginning that we needed to put partisan politics aside because this is not a partisan issue. This is not about Republican or Democrat. This is about an American response. After days of seemingly forgetting that, the Senate was finally able to come together and reach an agreement to... Read More

To watch the full interview, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today appeared on FOX News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” to discuss the long-awaited Phase Three coronavirus relief package agreement.HIGHLIGHTS:WE’VE GOT A DEAL: “The urgency of the package that we’ve been working on—which is very similar to the package they agreed to—would have provided that three, four days ago.... 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 West Virginia is eligible to receive an estimated $43 million through the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program. The funding would come through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).The funding amount for each state is determined by several factors, including mortality rates—a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and hear directly from health care professionals about their needs to tackle this pandemic.“The medical professionals on the front lines of this coronavirus outbreak are doing their best, but they need additional resources and they need them now,” Senator Capito said.... 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 $1,551,372 as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older West Virginians.“Now more than ever, we need to lend a helping hand to our neighbors and communities as we confront these... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s full floor speech, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor where she addressed her frustration with partisan gridlock that has stalled Phase Three of coronavirus relief package. With the outbreak of COVID-19 sweeping through the United States and increasing numbers of infections in West Virginia, Senator Capito realizes the urgency of the federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on a teleconference call to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from members and business owners about their concerns, answered questions, and provided an update on what she and her colleagues are doing at the federal level to offer assistance and relief.“Over the last two weeks, I have heard from... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (WVHTA) on a teleconference call to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from industry leaders about their concerns, answered questions, and provided an update on what she and her colleagues are doing at the federal level to offer assistance and relief.“Tourism and hospitality are... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) tonight released the below statement following her vote to move forward with the consideration of the third coronavirus relief package. The motion to proceed failed on a vote of 47 to 47.“This is a solemn time in our nation’s history. Thousands of Americans are sick with a virus that threatens to infect many, many more. Our medical professionals and first responders are working far beyond the call of duty to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today launched a new page on her website to help bring current and accurate information to West Virginians during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.“During this time of uncertainty, it is vital that we bring accurate information to West Virginians as soon as it is available,” said Senator Capito. “With the first few confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in our state, West Virginians must be provided with the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass a second emergency supplemental funding package to provide economic relief to individuals, small businesses, and families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The measure passed the Senate on a vote of 90 to 8.“The phase two of the emergency assistance package includes necessary aid, including testing, health supplies, and relief for workers.... Read More