Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement about President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement:“President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement is the right decision for the American economy and workers in West Virginia and across the country. West Virginians have suffered tremendous economic calamity as a result of the Obama... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia has been awarded more than $5.4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.“West Virginians are known for joining together and supporting our neighbors,” Senator Capito said. “These AmeriCorps awards will continue important efforts that have... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for revitalization efforts in West Virginia. This funding will be used to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies.“Strengthening our communities and creating a jobs-friendly environment in West Virginia are top priorities, and these grants will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $309,869.00 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire departments in Springfield and Shepherdstown. The grants awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program will help local fire departments purchase new equipment to use in emergency situations.“Maintaining safe communities throughout West Virginia is essential, and our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of Memorial Day:“We can never do enough to thank those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedoms we cherish today. On Memorial Day and every day, our hearts and gratitude go out to these fallen heroes and our military families. I hope all West Virginians will join me in thanking our brave men and women in uniform for their service.”  # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation to expand and strengthen a successful Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program covering the costs for non-traditional technology education programs. The Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) Act would allow veterans to learn valuable 21st century workforce skills such as computer coding and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the Advancing America’s Missile Defense Act of 2017. The bill – a direct response to continued aggression from North Korea – seeks to strengthen and improve the reliability, capability and capacity of U.S. homeland... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) proudly welcomed 25 veterans from West Virginia to the nation’s capital for the eighth “Always Free Honor Flight,” which included visiting Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial. “I was honored to welcome West Virginia veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington today,” Senator... 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, today presided over a hearing to examine legislation regarding air quality standards. As Senator Capito explained in her opening remarks, there are proposals in Congress, including her Ozone Standards Implementation Act, that would help address concerns related to implementation of ozone standards, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the administration’s detailed FY2018 budget proposal: “The president’s budget proposal lays out the administration’s priorities. However, it’s ultimately up to Congress to determine how we will fund the government and where to allocate our limited resources. While I am pleased the administration has proposed funding to continue certain programs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the establishment of an Opioid Policy Steering Committee: “I’m happy to see Commissioner Gottleib is making the opioid epidemic a priority at FDA. It’s going to take a comprehensive, all-hands-on-deck approach to make real progress in this fight. Establishing the Opioid Policy Steering... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding funding for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the administration’s FY2018 budget proposal:“The Office of National Drug Control Policy plays an important role in combatting the opioid epidemic affecting families and communities across the country. That’s why I made it very clear that eliminating ONDCP would be unacceptable. Having led the charge to... 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 Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $8,535,702 to health centers in Huntington and Baker. The funding will be used to support the medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmaceutical services the centers provide.“Keeping our communities in the Mountain State healthy is one of my top priorities,” Senator Capito said. “This... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today petitioned to rename the Huntington Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center after Hershel “Woody” Williams. Woody is West Virginia’s only living Medal of Honor recipient and from Fairmont, West Virginia.“Woody is a national treasure. From his heroic service in World War II, for which he received the Medal of Honor, to his continued service to other veterans and their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $2,319,878 to the Bluestone Health Association in Princeton. This funding will support the organization and its efforts to expand health services in southern West Virginia. “West Virginia’s community health centers provide critical services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced the Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion (Medicaid CARE) Act, which would expand access to substance abuse treatment for tens of thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries across the country. The Medicaid CARE Act would increase addiction treatment services to help combat the heroin... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Angus King (I-Maine) today reintroduced the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, bipartisan legislation that would help newborns suffering from addiction recover in the best care setting and provide support for their families.“Every 25 minutes, a baby is born already suffering from opioid withdrawal, and in West Virginia, that rate is approximately three... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to the Director of the National Economic Council, Gary Cohn, encouraging him to examine the benefits of the development and construction of the Appalachian Storage Hub, a world class natural gas liquid storage and distribution hub in the Appalachian region.The Senators said in part: “The Appalachian Storage Hub is a vital American infrastructure project that would enhance energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored the Back the Blue Act of 2017, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.“West Virginia’s law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe,” Senator Capito said. “In return, we must do everything possible to make sure these men and women are... 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 Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $2,978,843 to the Clay Battelle Health Services Association and Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc. This funding will support these organizations and their efforts to expand comprehensive health services and coordinate care among patients.“Our community health centers provide essential care to many... Read More