Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced legislation today to modernize and improve the timeframe for the approval of new pipelines.The Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act strengthens the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to better coordinate government agencies involved in the pipeline permitting process. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Heidi... Read More

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Honoring National Nurses Day, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced the bipartisan National Nurse Act of 2015, legislation that would elevate the role of nurses in America’s public health by designating a National Nurse for Public Health.   The National Nurse position would be created by transforming and elevating an existing position within the U.S. Public Health Service, the Chief Nurse Officer.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation today to help preserve senior citizens’ access to the prescription drugs and important healthcare services provided by community pharmacies. The bill, Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act, S. 1190, is co-sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH).“Community pharmacies play a critical role in providing healthcare and medication to... 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 legal implications of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan.   Senator Capito delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing:   “Thank you all for being here today for the first Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee hearing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R.-W.Va.) released the following statement about the Senate’s passage of a budget resolution today:   “The American people elected us to make the government more efficient, effective and accountable. Today we have shown that we are capable of governing by voting to approve the first balanced budget in recent memory. American families must live within a budget, states must adhere to a budget, and it is time for the federal government to... Read More

PADEN CITY, W.VA. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development funding for a water and waste disposal project in Paden City. The city will receive a $2.9 million loan and $471,000 grant for needed improvements to its wastewater system.   “Investing in infrastructure projects improves the quality of life for our residents, preserves good-paying jobs and boosts economic development in our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $6,787,508 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to public housing authorities across West Virginia.  The funding will be used for operations and management efforts to help ensure safe and decent public housing across the state.   “In West Virginia, we understand the importance of supporting one another in times of need,” Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As U.S. railroads have increased crude oil shipments by more than 3,300 percent in just the past few years, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) remain concerned that additional safety measures to transport volatile energy products must be implemented in a timely manner. Following today’s release of a new Department of Transportation rule on tank car standards, the Senators sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West VirginiansMay 1, 2015 Hello, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Thanks for watching my weekly Senate update.On Monday, I convened a drug prevention summit at the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department in Martinsburg.Federal officials, law enforcement and drug control advocates participated in a panel discussion about how to tackle West Virginia’s drug epidemic head on.The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Martinsburg Journal highlighting the lessons learned and next steps for tackling West Virginia’s drug epidemic following her Drug Prevention Summit in Martinsburg on Monday. “The clear takeaway from Kathy's testimony - and the overwhelming consensus from all involved in Monday's panel discussion is that there is a desperate need for substance abuse treatment facilities in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the Water Quality Protection Act, which addresses long-standing concerns regarding a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to redefine the “waters of the U.S.” definition under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The proposed rule stems from a draft guidance document on... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made the following statement about today’s announcement from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund. The Connect America Fund today offered carriers nationally nearly $1.7 billion to expand and support broadband service in rural areas. “The need for broadband in rural America is great, particularly in West Virginia. While traveling across the Mountain State and meeting constituents, I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald released today, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R.-W.Va.) urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to act swiftly following reports that older, less expensive medications were being used to treat veterans at the Beckley VA Medical Center (VAMC).Last week, the Office of the Special Counsel sent a letter to President Obama detailing the actions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at the Beckley... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement regarding the committee’s passage of S. 697, The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act:   “Protecting our communities from toxic chemicals is vitally important. As the Freedom Industries spill in Charleston illustrated, our toxic chemical regulatory framework must be updated. As co-sponsor of The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a Drug Prevention Summit today at the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department in Martinsburg to discuss solutions for combating drug abuse. Senator Capito is an active advocate for drug prevention and enforcement and has supported several pieces of legislation in the Senate to help combat drug abuse, including The Stop Drugs at the Border Act of 2015, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act and The Opioid... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West Virginians April 24, 2015 Hello, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Thanks for watching my weekly Senate update.In just three-and-a-half months, the new Republican majority has made significant progress bringing bipartisanship and productivity back to the Senate.One prime example is the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which passed the Senate this week after Democrats ended their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted in favor of the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act today, which passed on a 99-0 vote.“Republicans and Democrats joined together today to stand up for the countless victims of human trafficking and bolster the tools available to law enforcement to crack down on this horrendous crime. Going forward, these victims will no longer go unnoticed and without the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation this week to protect the Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage enjoyed by countless Americans by making more funds available for the development of public shooting ranges.   “As a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment, I am proud to sponsor this legislation that will increase access to public shooting ranges and protect our cherished hunting and fishing traditions,” said... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West VirginiansApril 17, 2015 Hi, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito and this is my weekly Senate update. This week we surpassed the 100-day mark in the new Senate.With just 100 days under our belt, we are already making good progress on the issues we set out to tackle in January.One of these issues was resolved on Tuesday when the Senate passed a bill to improve Medicare access for seniors... Read More

MADISON, W.VA. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito today released the following statement regarding the Boone County Ambulance Authority receiving a $1.86 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program:   “It is extremely important that our local first responders have the tools and training needed to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. These brave men and women save lives, keep our communities safe and put their own... Read More