Press Releases

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today voted to advance the nomination of Lee Zeldin to be the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin’s nomination was favorably reported by the EPW Committee with a bipartisan vote of 11-8, and now heads to the full U.S. Senate for consideration. Below is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting to confirm John Ratcliffe to serve as Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director. Ratcliffe was confirmed by a vote of 74 to 25. “John Ratcliffe is a strong choice by President Trump to serve as CIA Director. The men and women of the CIA have some of the most difficult, most impactful jobs in our government. They need a leader to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined a letter—led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.)—encouraging President Donald Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. “Over the last four years, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their administration systematically weaponized the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican Leadership, released the below statement on the Executive Orders President Donald J. Trump signed yesterday on his first day in office: “Yesterday, we officially turned the page, and these executive orders are further proof of that and the positive change that is to come for our great nation. With these executive orders, President Trump is taking the first step to reverse the damage done by the Biden... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Senator Capito met with Congresswoman Stefanik in November 2024 shortly after President Trump announced her nomination. Click here to watch Senator Capito’s introductory remarks, and see below for a transcript of Senator Capito’s remarks as... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued the follow statement on President Trump’s executive orders unleashing American energy.  “On Day One, President Trump took immediate and meaningful action to reassert American energy dominance. After four years of burdensome and costly regulations, I’m thankful that the White House is addressing Americans’ energy concerns by reducing bureaucratic red tape to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Marco Rubio as U.S. Secretary of State. Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99 to 0. “Having served with Senator Rubio here in the Senate, I have had the opportunity to work with him closely and see firsthand his profound understanding of foreign policy and commitment to advancing our nation’s interests on the global stage. His leadership on both the Senate Foreign Relations and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The legislation, which Senator Capito co-sponsored, passed the Senate 64 to 35. The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and would mandate that these aliens are detained until they are removed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican Leadership, released the below statement congratulating President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Vance on their Inauguration. Senator Capito attended today’s swearing-in, which took place in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. “Today, we join the entire nation in congratulating President Trump, Vice President Vance, and the entire incoming administration. It’s also the day that we officially turn the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state, which is more commonly known as Class VI “primacy.” These wells are designed to inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep rock formations and serve as critical infrastructure for deploying carbon... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing on the Nomination of Lee Zeldin to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Zeldin about his priorities regarding energy reliability concerns, addressing PFAS contaminants, and returning EPA back to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced significant broadband investment funding for projects in Hampshire, Hardy, and Nicholas counties. These grants, which were secured through U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development ReConnect program, will support two high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural broadband for thousands of people. “Through my role on the... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing on the Nomination of Lee Zeldin to be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito recognized Zeldin’s military and congressional service, and how his experience and vision will move the EPA forward. Chairman... Read More

**Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions.** ***Click here to download Senator Capito’s questions.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Commerce) Committee, today questioned former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), during his confirmation hearing in front of the full Commerce Committee. During her... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the importance of honoring the legacy of Laken Riley by securing our Southern Border and bringing criminal illegal immigrants to justice. Senator Capito’s floor remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: “Mr/Madam President, “This week, the Senate is proud to take another step toward securing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and John Curtis (R-Utah), all members of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced the Rural Broadband Protection Act (S. 98), which would require a more thorough vetting and verification process for internet service providers seeking to participate in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Universal Service Fund high-cost program. The bill would provide essential... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement welcoming U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) on the occasion of his swearing-in: “Senator Justice was an outstanding two-term Governor of West Virginia and I am thrilled to welcome him to his next chapter of public service here in the Senate. We had a great relationship while he was governor and accomplished a lot, especially in areas of economic development, and I am looking to continue that... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Senator Capito will continue serving on four U.S. Senate committees: the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Environment and Public Works, where she will now serve as Chairman; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the Committee on Rules and Administration. “I am excited to continue serving on these four committees, which will position... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, voted to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act. This bill, which Senator Capito cosponsored, was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), alongside Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the importance of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the need to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government. Senator Capito’s floor remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: “Mr./Madame President, “I rise today to speak about an issue weighing heavily on the... Read More