Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s (R-W.Va.) efforts in the Senate were praised in a recent editorial by theCharleston Daily Mail. The editorial emphasizes the dramatic progress that has occurred in the Republican-led Senate and Capito’s valuable contributions in just the first six months. View the editorial HERE and below. Editorial: US Senate returns as a deliberative bodyCharleston Daily MailJuly 8, 2015 It was known as the... Read More

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a roundtable discussion at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials, including Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carolyn Clancy and representatives from four West Virginia VA clinics. Senator Capito led a discussion focused on enhancing veterans’ access to care and the specific challenges facing veterans in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) today introduced the Miners Protection Act. This legislation would ensure that the federal government and coal operators honor their obligation of lifetime pensions and health benefits to retired miners and their families who are facing uncertainty as a result of the financial crisis and corporate bankruptcies. “The coal mining community... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in Friday’s Charleston Daily Mail highlighting the need for improving access to digital learning resources for students. Senator Capito and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) recently teamed up to introduce the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, which aims to close the homework gap by improving student access to the Internet and other digital learning resources. Senator Capito’s op-ed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the Fourth of July: “Today, as we celebrate the birth of our great nation with parades, fireworks and family, we must also pause to thank the veterans who have dutifully served our nation, and the men and women in uniform who are currently on active duty around the world. Our service members and their families have sacrificed so much so that we may enjoy the cherished... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced $17,179,733 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across West Virginia. This funding will allow the programs to continue providing critical health, nutrition, education, and social services to West Virginia families and children. “In West Virginia, we’ve... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that WorkForce West Virginia will receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support about 200 temporary jobs for eligible dislocated workers to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts as a result of recent severe storms and flooding across the state. This National Emergency Grant has been approved for up to $2 million, with $670,000 to be released initially.“I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule:“Today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms what we have long known in West Virginia: the MATS rule is unlawful and failed to consider the devastating impacts on our economy. While today’s ruling is encouraging, many West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage: “West Virginia's greatest strength is our people. Regardless of our differences, we care for our neighbors, friends and communities in need. Acknowledging that we have differing views, the Supreme Court has made its decision. While I would have preferred that the Supreme Court leave this decision to the states, it is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the Appropriations Committee’s approval of the FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill and the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill today. “The Senate has taken up the annual... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell:   “Today’s ruling is a disappointment to those Americans who have been harmed by Obamacare. The ruling will not change the fact that this legislation has upended our health care system, increasing premiums and limiting choice for patients looking for a doctor or health care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today praised the committee’s unanimous approval of The Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, a bipartisan, six-year transportation bill. “Tackling America’s infrastructure crisis has and will continue to be one of my top priorities in the Senate. Our states cannot plan for lasting investments with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke on the Senate floor today in support of the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act, reform legislation aimed at providing safer and more effective pain management services to our nation’s veterans. Senators Capito and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the bipartisan legislation on Monday. Video of the speech and the full remarks as prepared for delivery are below. Watch Senator Capito’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, today chaired a hearing examining the ARENA Act, and the impacts of EPA’s proposed carbon regulations on energy costs for American businesses, rural communities and families. Senator Capito’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Welcome to this hearing of the Clean Air and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act, bipartisan VA reform legislation aimed at providing safer and more effective pain management services to our nation’s veterans. Senators Capito and Baldwin were joined in introduction by the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senators... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the committee’s approval of the FY2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill this week. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I was glad to vote for these two important pieces of legislation,”... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West VirginiansJune 19, 2015 Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. West Virginia scored a major victory in our quest for better broadband this week with the announcement of a new provider for the cell tower in Paw Paw. This tower will provide service to underserved and disconnected communities in Morgan and surrounding counties. And it will boost business... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the Cora Volunteer Fire Department will receive $80,158 in funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities, to purchase training and protective gear, and equipment for wellness and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced the initial schedule for her statewide Capito Connect listening tour in West Virginia. As part of the Capito Connect Plan announced last month, Senator Capito urged West Virginians to attend a listening session, and share their comments and suggestions for improving broadband access in the Mountain State. “Equipping our state with the broadband infrastructure needed to compete and thrive in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement about the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate on a 71-25 vote today: “Determining our nation’s defense spending priorities is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities, and a responsibility that should be taken seriously, especially when it comes to providing for our military. I could not go home today without clearly showing my support and respect for our... Read More