Press Releases

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a full committee hearing on the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down President Biden’s overreaching, illegal “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. HIGHLIGHTS: ON SUPREME COURT’S UNANIMOUS REJECTION OF BIDEN RULE’S “SIGNIFICANT NEXUS” TEST: “The Biden... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands and Streams.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the witnesses for being here... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with 23 of her colleagues, introduced the Revoke Iranian Funding Act. The legislation, which was led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), aims to rescind the general licenses that enabled the release of $6 billion to Iran and to prevent the Iranian regime from accessing and using the funds held in Qatar to finance terrorist attacks against Israel or any other nation. In addition, the bill directs the Treasury... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined administration, federal, and state officials, as well as local business leaders at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), in Morgantown, W.Va., to celebrate the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub’s (ARCH2) selection as an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) regional clean hydrogen hub competition, which Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, congratulated the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team for being selected as an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) regional clean hydrogen hub competition. “Today is a major win for the ARCH2 team and for future economic development and energy production in West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Since we included language and... Read More

To watch the interview, click here or on the image above.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss the United States’ support of Israel in the face of terrorist attacks from Hamas, as well as government funding. HIGHLIGHTS: STRONG SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL: “We had a briefing last night—all senators briefing—and both of our leaders, Senator Schumer, Senator McConnell, were very strong in what we think is almost unanimous, maybe... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, traveled to Wheeling, W.Va., where she participated in events focused on education and economic development.First, Senator Capito visited the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University and participated in the official relaunch of the facility’s new space simulator. Senator Capito secured a $3 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award to replace the current... Read More

CHARLESTON/RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Recently, Senator U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in several events in Charleston, W.Va. and Richwood, W.Va. that highlighted economic development and her efforts to secure federal support for projects in the community.On Saturday, October 7, Senator Capito attended the grand opening celebration for the Charleston Area Medical Center’s (CAMC) new Learning and Research Center. The new facility was partially funded by a $6 million... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Transportation (DOT), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support public safety, environmental rehabilitation, and first responder training projects in West Virginia. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, secured funding... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questioning. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, participated in a full committee hearing on the CHIPS and Science Act implementation and oversight with U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and National Science Foundation Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. During her questioning, Senator Capito pressed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, demanded, along with 19 of her colleagues led by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), that Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) present a plan to the Republican Conference for how the Senate will take up and pass the 12 appropriations bills already approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a manner that respects... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questioning. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, participated in a full committee hearing on the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator. During her questioning, Senator Capito highlighted the important role of rural airports, particularly in West Virginia, stressed the need to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the City of Weirton, W.Va., for their water treatment capacity project. This award was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made by Senator Capito. “The economic development taking place in Weirton is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program to the Woodlands Development Group, Inc. in Rupert, W.Va., to support the construction and operation of multifamily rental housing, as well as project-based rental assistance for low-income seniors in West Virginia. “Resources like these... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 11 of her Senate Republican colleagues to introduce a resolution – led by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) – to designate October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power the United States.   “West Virginia is a proud energy-producing state, and our workforce in that field has long contributed to our culture and traditions. Their work to bolster American... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), expressed her support for the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) proposed rule that will address unreliable rail service and the high costs of rail shipping for American businesses by increasing transparency and competition in the freight rail industry. The lack of reliable rail service disrupts operations for farmers, loggers, energy producers, and manufacturers, causing higher... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass a continuing resolution that will fund the government through November 17, 2023: “Tonight, my vote was as straightforward as it can be, to prevent a reckless and damaging shutdown of our federal government. This continuing resolution, the only one that could have passed the House, enables both the government to remain open... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ), Energy (DOE), Labor (DOL), and Transportation (DOT), as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Credit Union Administration’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to support public safety, energy projects, workforce development and worker safety, firefighter assistance,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Town of Kermit, W.Va. and the Town of Alderson, W.Va. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by Senator Capito, will be used to renovate water systems in Kermit, W.Va.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 26 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution – led by U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) – calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich from Russia. “It is unacceptable that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remains detained in Russia for simply doing his job. This further demonstrates Putin and Russia’s disregard for justice and accountability as they continue their... Read More