Press Releases

Last week, the delegation wrote a letter urging the Department of Labor to approve proposal $5.2 million grant will support job training programs in response to widespread and significant energy industry layoffs   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, along with Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins, applauded the Department of Labor’s approval of Workforce West Virginia’s emergency comprehensive workforce... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, major legislation that would support innovative ways to improve student access to the Internet and other digital learning resources outside of the classroom. “In West Virginia, 56 percent of residents lack broadband services that meet the Federal Communications Commission’s standards. In rural areas of the state this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new provider for the cellular tower in Paw Paw, West Virginia after a prolonged search. Senator Capito initiated the search for a carrier earlier this year.  During her time in Congress, Senator Capito has been a strong advocate for improving connectivity and broadband access in West Virginia and recently released her Capito Connect... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $242,072 in federal funding to the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services for Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program projects. The program aims to protect seniors from healthcare fraud and abuse through education and training that increases awareness and understanding of healthcare programs. “Senior services have always been a top priority of mine – as West... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a roundtable discussion with Michael Botticelli, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), at West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown. Senator Capito, Director Botticelli and local drug prevention experts discussed efforts to expand evidence-based public health and public safety approaches to reduce drug use and its consequences. “West Virginia’s staggering... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians.  Weekly Address to West Virginians June 12, 2015  Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. This week, the Senate debated legislation that sets our nation’s defense spending priorities. This is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities, and a responsibility we should all take seriously, especially when it comes to providing for our military.When I met our troops in the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Staff members from the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will host mobile office hours southern West Virginia starting today and throughout the month of June. Staff will be available to meet constituents and assist West Virginians with federal issues. Upcoming Mobile Office Hours: Friday, June 122:00 – 3:00 pmCabell County Courthouse750 5th AvenueHuntington, WV 25701 Tuesday, June 169:00 – 10:00 amBoone County Courthouse200 State... Read More

“Recognizing the tight fiscal environment in Washington, I am pleased that West Virginia’s priorities were heard and addressed through the appropriations process.” – Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today regarding key defense, research and development, and other funding for programs in West Virginia. Today the Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today co-sponsored bipartisan legislation designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored. The Care Planning Act of 2015, introduced by Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), creates a Medicare benefit for patient-centered care planning for people with serious illness. It will reimburse a team of health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the committee’s passage of S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. In April, Senator Capito joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wy.) and a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the bill as an alternative approach to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Today, we are one step closer... Read More

Senators call on Commerce, Agriculture Secretaries to prioritize broadband access for rural Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan effort to ensure the federal government prioritizes high-speed broadband access for rural Americans. In a letter signed by more than a dozen Senators, the Senators pressed Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Co-Chairs of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Inter-Mountain focused on the benefits of creating a connected West Virginia. In the op-ed, Senator Capito outlines her Capito Connect Plan and how this strategy can bring affordable, high speed internet access to every home, business and classroom in West Virginia. The Capito Connect Plan includes three steps for tackling the broadband challenge in West... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West Virginians June 5, 2015 Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. Last week I had the opportunity to travel throughout West Virginia and meet with job creators, elected officials and people from all corners of the state. One thing I heard consistently was the need to do something about our roads, bridges and highways. I couldn’t agree more.   This month I will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored a bipartisan measure to help military families combat Alzheimer’s disease and support those suffering or caring for a military family member with this devastating illness. More than 5 million Americans are living with this disease, and more than 15 million people serve as their caregivers. This measure, introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and offered as an amendment to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $5 million in AmeriCorps investments across West Virginia. The funding includes $3.9 million in grants for West Virginia nonprofits and $1 million in educations scholarships for AmeriCorps members in the state. The grants will also leverage an additional $2.6 million in local matching support. Several West Virginia organizations will receive... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today co-sponsored the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act (S. 1475). This legislation would allow physicians who can demonstrate they followed recommended best practices developed by the physician community to benefit from increased liability protection in the form of a legal safe harbor. By reducing the necessary practice of defensive medicine and increasing adherence to evidence-based medicine this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers throughout West Virginia to continue supporting healthcare operations and expanding access to care. “West Virginia’s community health centers play an important role in keeping our communities healthy. These HHS grants will help... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the final “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule: “The final WOTUS rule announced today is deeply troubling. Rather than incorporating input from Congress and concerned Americans, this rule doubles down on overreach and threatens to impede small businesses, agriculture, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) unveiled her three-point Capito Connect Plan for bringing affordable, high-speed internet access to every home, business and classroom in West Virginia. “High-speed internet access is a pillar of our 21st Century infrastructure and a gateway to economic growth in rural America,” said Senator Capito at a roundtable discussion in Fairmont. “When I was sworn into the Senate, I outlined my top priorities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding Memorial Day: “This Memorial Day, as we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation, I ask you to join me in thanking all of our military men and women for their selfless service. We can never do enough to thank those who have given their lives so that we may enjoy the freedoms we cherish today."Click here to watch Senator Capito’s Memorial Day... Read More