Press Releases

Senator Capito meets with SBA nominee Linda McMahon   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) met with Linda McMahon this week, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA). Senator Capito invited McMahon to visit West Virginia and released the following statement regarding the meeting: “As a successful entrepreneur who understands what it takes to start and grow a business, Linda will be an excellent advocate for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help thousands of children who undergo cancer treatment each year, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) introduced the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act of 2017. Capito and Reed were joined in introducing the bill by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). This bipartisan legislation will advance pediatric cancer research and child-focused cancer... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) reintroduced the bipartisan Steel Industry Preservation Act, which aims to strengthen the domestic steel industry by creating a tax credit that would lower the cost of production. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) also introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. The bill, which... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn President Obama’s final anti-coal rule known as the Stream Protection Rule. Senator Capito and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) introduced the resolution of disapproval on Monday. “Today’s vote is step one in overturning the anti-coal agenda that has devastated West... Read More

***Click here or the image above for b-roll video******Click here to download photos***  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch in her office today: “It was an honor to meet with Judge Neil Gorsuch this morning. He is a mainstream judge who follows the law and the Constitution, and strives to do the right thing. I was very... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) were joined today by Representatives Pete Olson (R-Texas), Bill Flores (R-Texas) and Bob Latta (R-Ohio) in reintroducing the Ozone Standards Implementation Act in the 115th Congress. This legislation, which was introduced in both the House and Senate, would update how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses ozone requirements in the Clean Air Act. Currently, the EPA... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after voting to confirm Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State: “We need a secretary of state who can restore America's global leadership in the world and effectively advocate for our interests. Given his broad experience, I’m confident that Rex Tillerson is the right person to serve as our nation’s top diplomat and was pleased to vote for his confirmation... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement today on President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “Judge Neil Gorsuch is a well-respected, seasoned judge with unparalleled qualifications and experience. In 2006, Judge Gorsuch was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit by the Senate without a single dissenting vote. He has a strong record of putting the rule of law... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $14,014,493 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of West Virginia. Individual awards listed below:  $3,066,778.50 – The State of West Virginia School Building Authority for demolition of the Summersville Middle School, which was damaged as a result of the historic flooding in West Virginia on June... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) led Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the co-chairs of the Senate Broadband Caucus, and 43 other senators in a letter urging President Trump to include broadband in any infrastructure initiative. This follows the letter Senator Capito sent President-elect Trump on December 12 encouraging the new administration to prioritize broadband... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s confirmation vote for U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao: “Secretary Chao is well-positioned to address the infrastructure needs of rural America, and I was pleased to support her confirmation. I plan to work with Secretary Chao to better connect West Virginia by improving Internet access and making smart investments in the roads, bridges and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced her mobile office schedule for the month of February. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available throughout the month to meet with West Virginians and assist with casework and issues related to federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office webpage here. February mobile office schedule: Thursday, February... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the lead co-sponsor of a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn President’s Obama’s final anti-coal rule known as the Stream Protection Rule. A companion resolution was also introduced in the House of Representatives. Once the House takes action, the Senate will then take up the measure. In the closing weeks... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $12,833,323 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of West Virginia. The $12.8 million grant will be used by:  The Nicholas County School District for emergency protective measures to secure temporary facilities destroyed or damaged as a result of the historic flooding in West Virginia on June 23. The State... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week co-sponsored the bipartisan Senior$afe Act of 2017. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), would put in place a commonsense plan to help protect seniors from financial exploitation and fraud by providing support to regulators, financial institutions and legal organizations to educate their employees about how to identify and prevent financial exploitation... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week co-sponsored the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, which would help human trafficking victims by clearing any federal convictions for nonviolent crimes from criminal records. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). “This form of modern slavery is occurring everywhere, including right here in West Virginia,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced yesterday that U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will continue to serve as a counsel to the Majority Leader in the 115th Congress. “As counsel and members of the Senate Republican leadership team, these Senators will continue to bring invaluable insight to our conference on issues that affect American families. They are firmly committed to working with our colleagues and the incoming... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s vote to confirm Governor Nikki Haley for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations:“Governor Haley is extremely qualified to serve as the president’s representative before the United Nations. Her experience leading the state of South Carolina, interacting with global business and government leaders, and her commitment to an America-first agenda are among the reasons... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded President Trump’s executive action to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.“President Trump’s commitment to affordable, reliable energy and jobs is a refreshing change,” said Senator Capito. “I have long said that we must invest in the critical infrastructure needed to fuel our economy, protect energy security and get Americans back to work. Today’s action is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlined the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, a comprehensive replacement plan for Obamacare that she recently introduced with her colleagues. Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mister President, as I rise today, we are a nation in a time of transition. Recently the Senate took the first steps to repeal Obamacare, and begin... Read More