Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) urged her Senate colleagues to support the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which aims to help communities combat the growing drug epidemic. Video of Senator Capito’s speech and her remarks as prepared for delivery are included below. Click here or the image above for video of Senator Capito’s speech. Remarks as prepared for delivery:“Thank you, Madame... 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 $800,000 to West Virginia University from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research and education programs in the environmental engineering and health chemistry fields. These grants will allow the University to continue making advancements in science and engineering and developing the knowledge and cutting edge technologies necessary to grow the state’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Representatives Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) to introduce the Reducing Unused Medications Act. The bill would allow prescriptions for opioid medications to be partially filled by pharmacists at the request of patients or doctors, reducing the number of unused painkillers. More than 70 percent of adults who misuse prescription opioids get them from friends or... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) filed an amicus brief today in the case of State of West Virginia, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. The effort led by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate EPW Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), House Energy and Commerce Committee... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today introduced the Preventing Overprescribing for Pain Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines for the safe prescribing of opioids for the treatment of acute pain. The CDC is currently only focused on guidelines for opioids prescribed to treat chronic pain. However, many individuals become addicted to opioids after... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the president’s plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and transfer terrorists to the United States:“After visiting the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in October, I strongly believe that these dangerous terrorists must remain at Guantanamo and should not under any circumstances be transferred to American soil. With my support, Congress voted to prohibit... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register about the future of natural gas in West Virginia and how this growing industry can bring new opportunities to the Mountain State. “The recent expansion of the natural gas industry has only added to our abundant energy supply, and it has provided a sense of optimism for the industry’s future,” wrote Senator Capito. View the op-ed HERE and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Senate voted 80-6 to advance the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to be the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement following the vote: "I approached Dr. Califf's nomination focused on the best interests of West Virginians. Given that West Virginia leads the country in drug-related overdose deaths and the critical role the FDA plays in addressing this... Read More

BETHEL, Alaska – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, traveled to Alaska this week to participate in a field hearing focused on opportunities for energy innovation and technology deployment in remote and high-cost areas of the country. Capito joined ENR Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Angus King (I-Maine) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Energy... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “An ardent defender of the Constitution and tireless public servant, Justice Scalia loyally served the Court and our country. His legacy will be remembered for generations. I offer my deepest condolences to Justice Scalia’s family during this difficult time.”  ### Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Cradle Act, bipartisan legislation to improve care for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) from exposure to opioids during pregnancy. Babies born with NAS increased five-fold from 2000-2012 according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Newborns born with NAS require specialized care that can result in longer hospital stays and increased costs, up to more than five... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Conference Report, which includes the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act. “The Internet is critical to promoting economic growth and innovation. By permanently banning taxes on internet use, more West Virginians will have access to this vital resource without a higher price tag. “By... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted to expand and tighten sanctions to limit North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, combat cyber activities and address the country’s human rights violations today. Earlier this afternoon, Senator Capito spoke on the Senate Floor in favor of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, which passed the Senate on a 96-0 vote: Text as prepared for delivery “A rogue regime with nuclear weapons,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today congratulated Sofia Salon, 16, of Daniels and Arin Dorsey, 13, of Fayetteville, on being selected as West Virginia’s state honorees and the top two youth volunteers in the 21st annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award. The nationwide program honors middle school and high school students for their exceptional service at the local, state and national levels. “I have often said that... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to halt enforcement of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan until pending legal challenges are resolved: “Tonight’s Supreme Court decision recognizes that Americans should not continue to bear the brunt of this administration’s costly regulations when there are serious doubts about their legality. “This is a major step forward to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s final budget proposal:“After seven years of failed budgets, it’s not surprising that the president’s final budget proposal doubles down on many of the same disastrous policies that have hindered our economy and nearly doubled our national debt. This budget is not a serious blueprint to grow our economy or to improve our nation’s... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement in memory of David Hamill, the Mayor of Ranson, who passed away last night after a long battle with cancer: “David’s work always reflected his dedication to Ranson and its residents, and I was lucky to call him a friend. With his innovative spirit and sense of humor, David admirably led his community during a time of tremendous growth and leaves behind a legacy of community service.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m., U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will attend the promotion ceremony for Paige P. Hunter, the first woman in history to be promoted to Brigadier General in the West Virginia National Guard. “General Hunter’s selfless service to West Virginia, and the nation as a whole, is truly admirable. By demonstrating dedication and valor throughout her career, General Hunter has made West Virginia proud,” said... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids for acute pain, such as pain following a broken bone, wisdom tooth extraction or other surgeries. “Too many stories of addiction start with patients taking prescription painkillers after suffering an injury or undergoing surgery. Implementing clear guidelines for prescribing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded today’s announcement by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and the Mayor’s Office of Drug Control Policy regarding the donation of 2,200 doses of naloxone to help prevent drug-related overdose deaths in the Huntington area. “After hosting a drug prevention roundtable last month with Huntington Mayor Williams, local law... Read More