Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today congratulated Sofia Salon, 16, of Daniels and Arin Dorsey, 13, of Fayetteville, on being selected as West Virginia’s state honorees and the top two youth volunteers in the 21st annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award. The nationwide program honors middle school and high school students for their exceptional service at the local, state and national levels. “I have often said that... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to halt enforcement of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan until pending legal challenges are resolved: “Tonight’s Supreme Court decision recognizes that Americans should not continue to bear the brunt of this administration’s costly regulations when there are serious doubts about their legality. “This is a major step forward to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s final budget proposal:“After seven years of failed budgets, it’s not surprising that the president’s final budget proposal doubles down on many of the same disastrous policies that have hindered our economy and nearly doubled our national debt. This budget is not a serious blueprint to grow our economy or to improve our nation’s... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement in memory of David Hamill, the Mayor of Ranson, who passed away last night after a long battle with cancer: “David’s work always reflected his dedication to Ranson and its residents, and I was lucky to call him a friend. With his innovative spirit and sense of humor, David admirably led his community during a time of tremendous growth and leaves behind a legacy of community service.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m., U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will attend the promotion ceremony for Paige P. Hunter, the first woman in history to be promoted to Brigadier General in the West Virginia National Guard. “General Hunter’s selfless service to West Virginia, and the nation as a whole, is truly admirable. By demonstrating dedication and valor throughout her career, General Hunter has made West Virginia proud,” said... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids for acute pain, such as pain following a broken bone, wisdom tooth extraction or other surgeries. “Too many stories of addiction start with patients taking prescription painkillers after suffering an injury or undergoing surgery. Implementing clear guidelines for prescribing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded today’s announcement by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams and the Mayor’s Office of Drug Control Policy regarding the donation of 2,200 doses of naloxone to help prevent drug-related overdose deaths in the Huntington area. “After hosting a drug prevention roundtable last month with Huntington Mayor Williams, local law... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $1,838,642 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for Head Start programs in West Virginia. This funding will allow the Eastern Allegheny Council for Human Services Head Start in Hardy County and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) to continue providing critical health,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the town of Rainelle in Greenbrier County has been selected as one of six communities nationwide to win the federal Local Foods, Local Places competition. The competition, hosted by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke on the Senate floor today about the need to pass the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016, the first comprehensive energy update in eight years. Video of Senator Capito’s speech and her remarks as prepared for delivery are included below. Click here or the image above for video of Senator Capito’s speech. Remarks as prepared for delivery: “I rise in support of the Energy Policy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) in sending a letter opposing Canadian Pacific Railway’s plan to acquire Norfolk Southern. The letter, sent to U.S. Surface Transportation Board Chairman David Elliot, Vice Chairman Ann Begeman, and board member Debra Miller, details the potentially devastating impact the merger would have on West... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  - Following reports that Alpha Natural Resources could layoff as many as 900 workers in West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued this statement regarding continued assaults on the coal industry:“For no fault of their own, nearly 900 of West Virginia’s hard-working miners and their families got word yesterday that their jobs could be lost. This announcement, the latest in a string of job losses that began right before... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the Williamson Health and Wellness Center in Mingo County will receive $343,887 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding, awarded through the Health Center Cluster Grant Program, will support health care operations and expand access to care. “The Williamson Health and Wellness Center is working hard to provide access to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released this statement after voting to override President Obama’s veto of legislation to invalidate the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:“Despite serious questions about the WOTUS rule’s legality and ongoing cases in the courts, the Obama Administration continues to expand its unprecedented overreach by vetoing our resolution. WOTUS is the wrong approach to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to begin debate on the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act, which would put measures in place to ensure those seeking refuge in the United States from Syria and Iraq do not pose a threat to our nation. Debate on the bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote in November, was blocked by Senate Democrats on a 55-43 vote. “Today the Senate had an opportunity to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) congratulated Harrison B. “H.B.” Gilliam of Huntington, West Virginia on his promotion to Brigadier General in the West Virginia National Guard today. General Gilliam’s promotion ceremony took place in Charleston this afternoon. “H.B.’s service has earned him the respect of government officials, military superiors, fellow officers and, most importantly, his soldiers. He has all the qualities of a good... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R -W.Va.) today released the following statement in advance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18:“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the nation as he fought for freedom and equality in the face of adversity. He continues to shape our society today as we work to make the American Dream available to all Americans. I encourage West Virginians to remember the ideas Dr. King championed – equal opportunity and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the names of the two students who have been selected as delegates to the 54th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 5-12 in Washington, D.C. Arka Gupta of Charleston and Adrien Inman of Martinsburg were chosen to represent West Virginia at the program’s 54th annual Washington Week. “I am so proud to congratulate West Virginia’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) applauded the designation of Jefferson County, West Virginia as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) today. Jefferson is one of 14 additional counties in 10 states that was announced by Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli. The HIDTA designation will enable Jefferson County to receive federal resources to further the coordination and development of drug control efforts... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement and video following President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Even as the president wraps up his time in office and the presidential campaign season ramps up, I am optimistic that this year can be a productive one. Congress tackled several significant accomplishments last year leaving room to take on more forward-looking issues in 2016. “In his final State of the Union, I had hoped... Read More