Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) urging them to include a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Program in any end-of-year legislation. SRS supports public schools, public roads, forest health projects, emergency services and many other essential county services for more than 775 counties... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke today on the Senate floor to highlight two important legislative priorities: reauthorizing the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and passing pro-growth tax reform. Later in the day, the Senate voted 51-47 to go to conference with the U.S. House of Representatives on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  On CHIP, Senator Capito said: “CHIP was one of the first programs that I became a strong... Read More

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee yesterday approved a provision based on bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to help private student loan borrowers rehabilitate their credit after a default on their loans. Currently, federal student loan borrowers are able to remove a default from their credit report, yet private student loan borrowers are not. The provision was approved... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement after voting to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security:“As our nation faces evolving threats at home and abroad, Kirstjen Nielson brings solid credentials to the department at a critical time. I look forward to working with her to keep our homeland secure, fight terrorism and address disaster preparedness.”  # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $179,022 for West Virginia Public Broadcasting from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Funding comes through CPB’s American Graduate program, which is focused on supporting community-based solutions to educate youth and improve high-school graduation rates. “The 21st century economy requires a skilled labor force that is able to compete on a global... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is urging swift action to extend funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) before the end of the year.In the letter, Senator Capito outlines her long-standing support for the CHIP program, including to help implement the program in West Virginia when she was a state legislator. Since then, Senator Capito has consistently voted to fund and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)—a member of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee—today participated in an oversight hearing  examining efforts to fight the opioid epidemic. During the hearing, Senator Capito questioned government officials responsible for various federal drug programs and highlighted legislation she introduced last month to prioritize funding for states... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the upcoming week. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the Senate’s passage of comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform legislation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takes a broad step forward to bring tax relief to West Virginia families, workers and businesses.“Today we had an opportunity to vote for the kind of pro-growth reform that will provide relief to so many and make a real difference in the lives of working families across the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, urging that the State Department keeps the Summit Point Raceway training facility open, without consolidating its functions within the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).The Senators said in part: “We understand that the State Department plans to close the Summit Point training site and consolidate its functions within the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the death of coal miner Zachary Grant Harris in Boone County:“I am saddened and sorry to learn about Zachary’s death and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Coal mining is a proud West Virginia tradition, but it is not without risks, and creating a safe environment for our miners is critical.”  # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke today on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to vote for comprehensive pro-growth tax reform, emphasizing how the Senate bill will help working West Virginians and small businesses across the state.“This bill will power economic growth and opportunity for American workers. It will lead to increased wages. It will help our small businesses compete, thrive and expand. And it will provide much needed tax relief for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $9,295,505 - $591,505 in grant funding and $8,704,000 in approved loans - from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for rural development projects in four West Virginia communities.“Access to quality public services and economic opportunity are essential for West Virginia’s rural communities to thrive. This funding will assist local... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 31 qualified high school seniors from 18 counties in West Virginia. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito that reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations.“Nominating young men and women to our nation’s prestigious service academies is one of the most important responsibilities I have as a United States... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today and tomorrow, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public hearing in Charleston to hear directly from West Virginians. In an op-ed for the Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the EPA’s decision to visit West Virginia.“West Virginians expect federal agencies to follow the law. We want leaders to consider the impact of regulations on jobs and the economy. And,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: “Every year during the Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded of our many blessings. I am thankful for so much—including my family and friends, good health, the men and women who selflessly serve this country, and the opportunity to serve West Virginians in the United States Senate. Charlie and I look forward to spending time in Charleston... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $498,694 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Funding will be used to hire full-time law enforcement officers in Marion, Cabell and Fayette counties. “West Virginia’s law enforcement professionals work tirelessly to keep dangerous criminals off of our streets and ensure our... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for the Beckley Register-Herald, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlines how comprehensive pro-growth tax reform will benefit West Virginians and encourages support for this this once-in-a-generation opportunity. The op-ed comes after the House of Representatives passed their tax reform proposal last week, and the Senate is expected to take up their own proposal following Thanksgiving.“For the first time in decades, we have an opportunity... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $355,000 for Highland-Clarksburg Hospital and Cowen Public Service District (PSD) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will be used to improve the hospital facility and water service to Cowen PSD customers.“Quality health care facilities and public services are essential for West Virginia’s rural... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $212,963 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery. Funding will be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to repair damage done to trails and other infrastructure as a result of the June 2016 floods.“The White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery has been a part of West Virginia for more than 100 years,... Read More