Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced four grants totaling $32,310,286 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. The funding will be used to support transportation projects across West Virginia. “Modernizing West Virginia’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the Senate adopted a resolution formally naming her Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress. “It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the EPW Committee, and I am deeply humbled by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to lead the Committee. EPW was among my first committee assignments when I was sworn into the U.S. Senate in 2015, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and 28 of their Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, or S. 9, to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX through rulemaking at the Department of Education (ED). This legislation would reverse the harmful ED rule that forces schools to allow males... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following Congress’ certification of electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump: “I was proud to play a role in the certification of the election of our next President, Donald J. Trump. The American people spoke loud and clear on Election Day, sending a strong message that they want a president who will work for them and make their lives better. President Trump has policies, ideas, and a proven... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Kanawha Hospice Care in Charleston, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made solely by Ranking Member Capito in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), will be... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following Governor Jim Justice’s (R-W.Va.) decision to delay his swearing in to the United States Senate and complete his term as governor: “I very much respect Governor Justice’s decision to honor his commitment to complete his term as Governor of the State of West Virginia. I am looking forward to serving with Senator Justice as there is much to do to advance President Trump’s agenda on behalf... Read More

**Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas, West Virginia. This is the season of peace, joy, and hope—a time to celebrate the blessings of the great state we get to call home. As you gather with family and loved ones, I encourage you to reflect with gratitude... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the below statement after voting for a short-term government funding bill. “While I am glad we took the responsible step to avoid a shutdown—which would have had a detrimental impact to essential services that Americans rely on—we should not have been in this predicament in the first place. Despite having done our work on the Appropriations Committee months ago, Leader... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act. The legislation ensures that firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other public servants – including nearly 7,000 West Virginians – receive their full Social Security benefits. “By passing this legislation and repealing - two Social Security provisions that have impacted thousands of West Virginians, our police officers, firefighters, and other local and state... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) celebrated the Senate’s passage of their bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, legislation to improve the permitting process for outfitters, educational organizations, and community groups to access public land. The legislation was included in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, recreation legislation that already passed in the House and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act. This bill aims to streamline processes, reduce cost-burdens to rural home owners and small developers, and provide affordable housing incentives. “Being a rural state shouldn’t mean losing out on private investment incentives like tax credits to help us preserve our communities’ history and revitalize local economies,” Senator Capito said. “I... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s floor speech WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 399-18, and the U.S. Senate by a vote of 97-1. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation supports service members and their families, strengthens military readiness, and enhances national security. Several provisions Senator Capito advocated for or championed were included in this legislation and stand to benefit West Virginia. Senator Capito issued the below statement after the Senate passed the NDAA by a... 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, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of California’s waiver to implement its “Advanced Clean Cars II” regulation to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars, and mandate an all-electric vehicle economy. “EPA’s decision to approve California’s extreme EV mandate imposes unrealistic, stringent requirements to sell... 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, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan outlining significant concerns regarding massive EPA spending on new programs arising out of the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “This rush on the part of your staff increases the risk that funding will be improperly awarded and spent without proper transparency,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Town of Poca, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made solely by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), will be used to purchase emergency equipment for law enforcement officers to respond... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined a group of 32 bipartisan Senate colleagues in sending a letter—led by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.)—to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) calling on them to rein in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that hurt patients and pharmacies. “The need to act is more severe now than ever before. In 2023 there were over 300 independent pharmacy net... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), announced that West Virginia has been granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of Post-Tropical Storm Helene, which caused extensive damage throughout southern West Virginia from September 25 to September 28, 2024. In November, the West Virginia... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) applauded the unanimous passage of their Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 in the U.S. Senate. The legislation passed the Senate last week. “The vast majority of people incarcerated today will come home to our communities at some point,” Senator Capito said. “The Second Chance Reauthorization Act invests in public safety by implementing evidence-based... Read More