Press Releases

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, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with the current Chairman and Commissioners of the NRC. In her opening statement, Chairman Capito emphasized the importance of implementing the ADVANCE Act, and how President Trump’s executive orders... 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, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Member of the Council on Environmental Quality, and 10 Committee Resolutions to approve prospectuses from the General Services Administration. Scarlett’s nomination was favorably reported by the EPW... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) of 2002. The Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025 would allow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reduce the backlog of renewal certifications of qualified anti-terrorism technologies (QATTs). These... Read More

HINTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Hinton, W.Va. to participate in a ribbon cutting for Batteau Beach at Hinton Landing, a redeveloped recreation area that includes a trailhead, river access and a kayak launch, a playground, shelter, and picnic tables. Senator Capito secured a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for the project. “With today’s ribbon cutting, Batteau Beach is now officially reborn. This new attraction is a critical aspect in... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 89th Annual Meeting and Business Summit where she participated in a number of events with business and community leaders. Additionally, at the invitation of Senator Capito, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Arielle Roth also joined the Business Summit where she participated in a roundtable discussion focused on... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a roundtable discussion on broadband and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program with Arielle Roth, Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Senator Capito and Administrator Roth were also joined by federal and state partners, internet service providers, and leaders from across West Virginia. During the roundtable, key stakeholders had the... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on the passing of Tim Armstead, Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia:“Our hearts are broken to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Justice Tim Armstead. He was compassionate, gentle, strong, and a loyal leader—and above all, a devoted family man. Tim and I shared many wonderful moments over the years, and I will always treasure his friendship and the example he set. Tim’s... Read More

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Parkersburg, W.Va. to tour the new Wood County Resiliency Center and hear about the facility’s potential economic and safety benefits for the community. “I enjoyed touring the Wood County Resiliency Center today, an incredible facility that will benefit not only the Parkersburg and Wood County communities, but the entire region. The multi-purpose, adaptable facility is equipped to respond in case of emergency and... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Ohio County, W.Va. where she made stops focused on flood recovery efforts in the area. During the visit, Senator Capito received a briefing from the Wheeling-Ohio Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and local officials regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recovery efforts, toured the Wheeling Armory with Wheeling city officials, and received an update at the FEMA Disaster Recovery... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano in Charleston, W.Va. to visit the social security field office. During the visit, Senator Capito and Commissioner Bisignano met with staff to discuss the improved customer service taking place. “I was thrilled to welcome Commissioner Bisignano to West Virginia and show him firsthand the dedication of our Social Security staff. During our visit, we were... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today congratulated Keith Richmond for being appointed to the role of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for West Virginia. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins.“Keith’s understanding of our state’s agricultural landscape, coupled with his dedication to supporting our farming communities, will serve West Virginia well. I look forward to working with him in this... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Through historic tax relief and investments, the One Big Beautiful Bill provides vital support for the farmers, ranchers, and growers that America depends on. “West Virginia agriculture generates $24 billion in economic output and supports over 176,000 jobs. Their work is vital to the success and wellbeing of our communities. The One Big Beautiful Bill puts West Virginia and American agriculture first by investing in research, bolstering crop insurance, and providing... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on Republicans’ promise to bolster America’s national security, improve military readiness, and support service members and their families. “The One Big Beautiful Bill continues to restore the posture of Peace Through Strength that has been sorely missing for the last four years under President Biden. The bill makes critical investments in military assets that the American people rely on to keep them safe. It also provides funding for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) recently reintroduced their bipartisan Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act. The bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to work with federal agencies and stakeholders across industry, academia, and civil society to develop detailed specifications, guidelines, and recommendations for third-party evaluators to work with AI... Read More

Milton, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), traveled to Milton, W.Va., where she attended an event to mark the signing of an amendment to the Lower Mud River flood control project partnership agreement (PPA) by the State of West Virginia and the City of Milton needed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to continue implementation of the project. Chairman Capito was joined at the signing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), recently joined her colleagues in introducing the Safe Response Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a grant program that allows states, local government entities, and Tribes to train and provide resources to first responders responding to drug overdoses. “West Virginians know all too well the devastation and heartbreak drug overdoses cause in our communities. That’s why it is essential Congress provides the resources and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Through critical tax cuts and full expensing for research and development and capital investments, the One Big Beautiful Bill will boost West Virginia’s manufacturing industry. “West Virginia’s manufacturers and small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and for too long, they have been stifled by high taxes and burdensome regulations. The One Big Beautiful Bill provides historic tax cuts and investments in manufacturing, which will create more jobs, boost wages, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, recently joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in reintroducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), which ensures that students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities. “For many students, selecting which college or university to attend is one of the most important... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), yesterday announced that priorities for West Virginia were included in the bipartisan Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor-HHS funding bill. The legislation passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support.While the Senate bill’s committee advancement is a critical step in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R- W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. Senator Capito also supported these bills as they moved through the Appropriations Committee process in recent weeks.While the passage of these... Read More