Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the Senate health care discussion draft released this morning:“Earlier today, I posted a link to the health care discussion draft on my website for all West Virginians to read. Over the course of the next several days, I will review the draft legislation released this morning, using several factors to evaluate whether it provides access to affordable health care for West Virginians,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that the administration’s infrastructure proposal will include a provision to expand rural broadband access:“To really drive economic growth and help West Virginians find jobs in a changing economy, we have to connect our communities—especially those in rural areas. That’s why expanding broadband access remains one of my... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today issued the following statements after U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry accepted their invitation to visit West Virginia in July. Secretary Perry will travel with the senators to various sites to learn more about the state’s energy production and research during the trip—his first official visit to the state as secretary. “I’m thrilled to announce Secretary Perry... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today met with constituents who traveled from West Virginia to discuss health care reform, emphasizing she remains committed improving the country’s health care system and providing access to affordable health care coverage for West Virginians. # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced $3 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide broadband access in Barbour, Randolph and Upshur Counties. The grant will be matched with $450,000 in local funds, bringing the total project to nearly $3.5 million. Funding will be used to deploy fixed wireless broadband to over 3,500 households and business in the tri-county region, providing broadband access to nearly... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today welcomed Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) as a co-sponsor of the Gigabit Opportunity Act or GO Act. The tech neutral, bipartisan legislation—which Senator Capito introduced in May—would accelerate the development of high-speed internet in low-income urban and rural communities. “Expanding access to broadband will open so many doors for our low-income and rural communities,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced more than $11.6 million in funding for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program from the U.S. Department of Interior.“We are so fortunate to live in a state as beautiful as West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Protecting our fish and wildlife is an important part of preserving West Virginia’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $28 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for West Virginia housing programs across the state.“All West Virginians deserve a place to call home,” Senator Capito said. “This funding will provide support that will allow housing programs across the state to continue delivering important resources to our most... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a total of $5,927,807 to support economic development projects across West Virginia in Summersville, Logan, Charleston, Bluefield State College and Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont.“As a long-time advocate for ARC's role in growing West Virginia's economy, I'm pleased to see this funding benefit... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the death of coal miner Rodney Osborne:“My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Rodney Osborne who lost his life on Tuesday in a Boone County mine. West Virginia coal miners like Rodney selflessly put so much on the line to provide for their families and power our state. I’ve always said that West Virginia is like one big small town, where we are known... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a $600,000 grant to fund Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Research. WVU’s researchers will work to design a SOFC compatible with hydrocarbon use, while evaluating coatings aimed at reaching 50 percent or greater power density using hydrocarbon fuel.“Finding ways to utilize fossil energy more innovatively and efficiently, while... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $65,400 to Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health System. The funds will be used to assist with nurse anesthetist training.“Nurses play a vital role in the health care industry and the overall well-being of West Virginians throughout the state,” Senator Capito said. “This funding will support... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced new legislation today to expedite federal permitting for an Appalachian natural gas energy hub. The Appalachian Energy and Manufacturing Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 2017 directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other relevant federal agencies, to designate an Appalachian regional energy hub as a “critical energy infrastructure” project, making it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to help establish the Appalachian Storage Hub in order to create jobs and economic growth in West Virginia. The Capitalizing American Storage Potential (CASP) Act, would make a regional storage hub eligible for the Department of Energy’s successful Title XVII loan guarantee program, allowing the Mountain State to realize the unique opportunities associated with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years. The NFIP is currently set to expire on September 30, 2017.“Almost one year later, West Virginia continues to pick up the pieces from the devastating flood that ripped through our state,” Senator Capito said. “The National Flood Insurance Program is important... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) reintroduced the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk for diabetes and save long-term costs for Medicare. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. This bipartisan legislation would extend Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) intent to delay implementation of the 2015 ozone standards:“State and local governments and employers across the country have had insufficient time to comply with the latest revisions to the ozone standards. I commend Administrator Pruitt and his staff at the EPA for acknowledging this reality and acting today to delay existing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The bipartisan legislation will increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while also protecting employees committed to serving our veterans. It passed the Senate by a voice vote.“We owe a great debt to the brave men and women who serve our country, and... 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 $4,617,932 will be awarded to the Kanawha County Board of Education and the AFL-CIO Appalachian Council. The funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will allow Head Start programs in the state to continue to provide critical nutrition, health, education and social services to local children and... 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 $390,224 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for airports in Bluefield and Logan. The grants will be used to restore and repair airport and runway areas.“Not only do infrastructure improvements help keep travelers safe, but they also help move West Virginia in the right direction economically,” Senator Capito said. “These grants... Read More