Press Releases

Click here or on the image above to watch the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message expressing her gratitude for her fellow West Virginians and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Full video transcript included below: “Thanksgiving is such a special time of the year. “It’s a time when we get to be surrounded with family, friends, and loved ones. “It’s also a time to give thanks for the... Read More

WASINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution to encourage American nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it the single busiest holiday for travel in the U.S. “With so many Americans on the road to visit loved ones, the Sunday after Thanksgiving... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approved the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the state will soon begin awarding... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statement regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approval of the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)—all members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee—have introduced the Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. Brand USA is a public-private partnership charged with promoting America as a premier international travel... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) announcement yesterday of four new proposed rules on implementing the Endangered Species Act. These proposed rules will allow the FWS to more thoroughly consider the economic impacts of species protection regulations, providing greater certainly for landowners, energy producers and economic development projects across... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, 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 on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Kate Bowers, a Congressional Research Service expert, about the opportunity to use the EPA’s previous work to resolve liability issues with Brownfield sites as a model for... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s floor remarks, 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, spoke on Senate Floor in support of Ho Nieh’s confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Throughout the confirmation process, Chairman Capito has praised Ho Nieh’s extensive experience in the nuclear field and his previous leadership at the NRC. His... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act. The legislation would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by providing pathways for FDA-approved non-opioid treatments to be included in the VA National Formulary (VANF). “Our veterans deserve the very best care we can provide, including safe and effective options to manage pain without exposing them... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and their Rules Committee colleagues in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. The bill would ensure States are able to better verify that only American citizens are voting in federal elections by codifying the ability of States to require that an applicant provide proof of American citizenship when registering to vote via... Read More

To view Chairman Capito’s response to Toyota’s investment in West Virginia, 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, applauded Toyota’s announcement of a new $423 million investment in their manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, building upon Toyota’s $3.3 billion total investment in West Virginia’s automotive industry. Through this investment, Toyota will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she nominated 30 distinguished high school seniors from 12 counties throughout West Virginia to the nation’s military academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the honor of nominating bright and motivated West Virginians for admission to our nation’s premier service academies.... 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, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to align with the Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett vs. EPA decision. “I applaud the Trump EPA’s proposed rule to make the regulatory definition of waters of the United States... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she supported that were included in the recently passed Appropriations bills— Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Additionally, full-year funding for the Women, Infants, and... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made several stops focused on community and economic development. First, Senator Capito delivered keynote remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Shepherd University’s Agribusiness Center at Tabler Farm. Senator Capito secured over $1 million in Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) funds for this project. “It was a pleasure to participate in today’s ribbon cutting for Shepherd... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, made stops in Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin. During their visit, Chairman Capito and Administrator Zeldin witnessed the direct impacts of the Republican policy changes under President Trump on the success and growth of West Virginia’s energy and manufacturing industries. First,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act, legislation to direct the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and the security of postal property. “The U.S. Postal Service plays a central role in many Americans’ day-to-day lives. In recent years however, I’ve heard from countless West Virginians... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, issued the below statement after voting for a final package that includes a clean continuing resolution until January 30, 2026 and three bipartisan, full-year appropriations bills— Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Senator Capito’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Madam President, “Well, here we are again. Day 39 of the Schumer Shutdown. And what is there to show for it? “Families anxious about their next paycheck, federal workers unsure when they’ll be back on the job, SNAP recipients worried about whether they’ll... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) celebrated Senate passage of their bipartisan Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act to increase broadband supply chain transparency through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make sure federal broadband programs stay on track. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday night and will need to pass the House of Representatives... Read More