Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that an $11.934 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grant has officially been awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in Morgantown, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26),... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a $15 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Dentistry from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This allocation, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will... Read More

EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made stops in Martinsburg, Ranson, and Shepherdstown, W.Va. First, Senator Capito traveled to Martinsburg, W.Va. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) and tour the facility’s recent expansion. SCH is a leader in clinical excellence in West Virginia, with one of the largest regional footprints. Senator Capito has been a long-time supporter of... Read More

ATHENS, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Bethany Meighen as the 13th president of Concord University in Athens, W.Va. The ceremony, which was held at the Alexander Fine Arts Center, brought together university leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and members of the community to celebrate President Meighen and mark a new chapter for the university. “Concord University has a long history of providing West Virginia students with... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Morgantown, W.Va. to attend an event focused on a recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award, as well as the investiture of President Michael T. Benson at West Virginia University (WVU). First, Senator Capito attended an event to announce a nearly $5.5 million CDS award for Mon Health Medical Center that she secured in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). This funding will help improve critical infrastructure,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a $2.45 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for the WVU Medicine-Weirton Medical Center. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will support the planned renovation and expansion of the WVU Medicine-Weirton Medical... Read More

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Kanawha County celebrating Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects that she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Clendenin, W.Va. to attend the groundbreaking of the Leatherwood Water Extension alongside Kanawha County Commissioners and other local officials. In Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), she helped secure a $5,230,000 CDS allocation to make vital upgrades to the city’s infrastructure.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), visited Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School to celebrate the announcement of Marshall University Division of Aviation’s partnership with BETA Technologies. Senator Capito has been a consistent supporter of Marshall’s flight school and has made several visits over the years. BETA Technologies is a leading aerospace and defense company in the U.S., manufacturing electric aircraft systems and charging infrastructure.... Read More

ROMNEY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Mineral and Hampshire counties to make stops focused on recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Ridgeley, W.Va. to visit the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department and receive an update on their recent CDS allocation. In March, she helped secure a $2,841,000 CDS allocation to construct a new fire station to replace their current 54-year-old facility.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support economic development projects across West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, will help support business incubation, economic revitalization... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the permitting reform plan, noting that it will deliver cheaper energy, more jobs, and responsible growth. The legislation was drafted by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; Mike... Read More

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Fayetteville, W.Va., to cut the ribbon on Hill Hall Hotel. This hotel is a part of a two-phase development by Mountain Shore Properties to repurpose two closed school buildings. “It was great to be in Fayetteville to celebrate the grand opening of Hill Hall Hotel, an investment that represents a new chapter for Fayette County,” Senator Capito said. “I’m proud to see companies like Mountain Shore Properties... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This weekend, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made stops in Bridgeport and Morgantown to celebrate first responders and veterans in West Virginia. She also made a visit to Summersville for a building dedication. To begin the day, Senator Capito delivered remarks at the WV Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. to celebrate the successes of West Virginia’s police force, which she continuously supports through the Congressionally... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to Huntington, W.Va., to receive updates on and tour community projects. First, Senator Capito visited Facing Hunger Foodbank to deliver remarks and receive updates on their efforts in the community. Facing Hunger Foodbank serves 130,000 individuals annually in a 4,358 square mile service area, which includes: Cabell, Boone, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Wayne and Wyoming counties... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee; Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee; and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the ENR Committee, introduced theBipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 to reform the federal environmental review and permitting processes.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, applauded the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Protect College Sports Act, legislation she co-sponsored that would establish national standards governing NIL, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. “I have been proud to support the Protect College Sports Act and this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics. This legislation serves... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their legislation to rename a playground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the “Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer.” “Redesignating this playground is a great way to honor our youngest and bravest West Virginians fighting cancer,” Senator Capito said. “I applaud 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, held a hearing to examine opportunities to update America’s nuclear waste management policies. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the history of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and the Trump administration’s proposal to establish Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs) in host states across the country. She also discussed the need for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) reintroduced a resolution recognizing Friday, September 18th, as National Concussion Awareness Day. “Concussions impact far too many people in West Virginia and across our country, and we must continue doing everything we can to prevent these injuries and ensure they are properly recognized and treated,” Senator Capito said. “Improving concussion prevention, raising awareness, and strengthening... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, announced a Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation for Lily’s Place in Huntington, W.Va. This funding will support the expansion of county-wide programming to address the health and wellbeing of first responders. This investment will provide the necessary resources to expand access to the programming through Lily’s Place for all police officers,... Read More