Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance three FY2018 appropriations bills: the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. All three bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and include funding for critical West Virginia priorities—including... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive an additional $42,383,000 for flood relief from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program. This funding announcement comes after Senator Capito requested that U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson work with West Virginia to determine if there are any unmet needs for those... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today chaired a hearing to review the administration’s budget request for the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). During questioning, Senator Capito spoke with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Russell George... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved the bipartisan legislation by a vote of 14 to 7. “West Virginia offers so many opportunities to enjoy incredible natural beauty and wildlife our country has to offer,” Senator Capito said. “The HELP for Wildlife Act will support the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, presided over a hearing focused on clean energy technologies. Brian Anderson, director of the West Virginia University Energy Institute, and other witnesses testified on their research and work to develop advanced power generation technologies that improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. Watch a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement regarding her vote to proceed to debate on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare:“Today, I will vote to begin debate to repeal and replace Obamacare. As this process advances on the Senate floor, I will continue to make decisions that are in the best interest of West Virginians. I remain committed to reforming our health care system while also addressing the concerns I have voiced for months. I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is awarding a total of $561,279 to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The funding will support the state’s efforts to ensure pipeline safety.“Energy production has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement about President Donald Trump’s visit to West Virginia on Monday. Senator Capito will join the president at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia:“I'm thrilled President Trump will be making his first trip to West Virginia as president on Monday. At the Jamboree, the president will have an opportunity to see the future leaders of our country. I look forward to welcoming him to the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), U.S. Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney, Evan Jenkins today sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern with the Department of Education’s decision to deny the State of West Virginia’s request for reconsideration of its provisional status and heightened cash monitoring, a sanction that will make it more difficult for schools to receive and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined (R-W.Va.) Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to introduce broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans’ education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (S.1598) will further invest in the proven educational success of our veterans... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance legislation funding agriculture, conservation and nutrition programs, and energy development, research and water infrastructure priorities. Both bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and can now be considered by the full Senate. Following markup of the legislation, Senator Capito issued this statement:  “I was proud to support passage of both of these important... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tom Udall (D-N.M), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced a resolution recognizing this week as National Youth Sports Week. The week highlights efforts by parents, volunteers and national organizations to promote healthy living and youth development.“Youth sports provide young athletes with the fundamental values needed to succeed both on and off the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $2,503,844 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for multiple West Virginia airports. This funding will be used to increase safety and efficiency of airport terminal and runway operations.“West Virginians rely on the safety and security of our local airports to enable them to travel and transport goods and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the Senate health care bill and a planned vote to repeal Obamacare:“As I have said before, I did not come to Washington to hurt people. For months, I have expressed reservations about the direction of the bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. I have serious concerns about how we continue to provide affordable care to those who have benefited from West Virginia’s decision to... 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 $9,989,178 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) will be awarded to Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Head Start programs have been key in guiding young West Virginians on a path toward success,” Senator Capito said. “That’s why I am glad to see this substantial funding headed to programs in West Virginia so they can continue... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will award $1,314,440 to the Lincoln County Primary Care Center. This funding will help to support health care operations and expanding access to care.“Community health centers like Lincoln County Primary Care Center provide essential services that many West Virginians rely on every day,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday spoke on the Senate floor in support of the FUTURE Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced this week with broad support from industry, environmentalists, utilities and state leaders. The bill extends and expands a key tax credit to encourage technological innovation that would protect the coal industry, reduce emissions and promote an all-of-the-above energy strategy.   Watch Senator Capito’s full... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Christopher Wray, nominee for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), met today to discuss his priorities for the bureau. After the meeting, Senator Capito issued the following statement: “I enjoyed meeting with Mr. Wray today and appreciated hearing his views on the role the FBI plays in upholding the rule of law and keeping Americans safe. It’s clear that his resolve, experience, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after the release of the revised draft Senate health care bill:“Any health care bill to replace Obamacare must provide access to affordable health care coverage for West Virginians, including our large Medicaid population and those struggling with drug addiction. I opposed the previous draft because it did not ensure access to affordable health care in West Virginia, did not do enough... 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 $11,688,591 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Yeager Airport in Charleston and Tri-State Airport in Huntington. The grants will be used to reconstruct and repair terminal and runway areas. “As West Virginia’s two largest airports, Yeager and Tri-State are essential to keeping our state connected to the rest of the country,... Read More