Press Releases
Capito Statement on Importance of Reauthorizing CHIP Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement regarding funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Reauthorization legislation for the program is scheduled to be marked up in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday."I understand the benefits the Children's Health Insurance Program offers to many students in West Virginia. This is why for two decades, dating back to my time in the West Virginia State Legislature, I have championed th… Continue Reading
10.02.17
THIS WEEK: Capito Mobile Offices in Several West Virginia Counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the upcoming week. Members of Senator Capito's staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting Senator Capito's mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule for October 2-6, 201… Continue Reading
10.02.17
Capito Statement on Las Vegas Tragedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the tragedy in Las Vegas:"On this sad morning, we mourn the loss of too many innocent lives in Las Vegas. No words can describe the horrific images we are seeing, but as we grieve, we are also hearing incredible stories of bravery from the police officers, first responders and other heroes who responded to the scene. My family and I are praying for the victims, those who were injured and their… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Capito, Manchin Announce Nearly $12 Million in Funding to Help Crime Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $11,714,873 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Funding will go towards providing support services and compensation to victims of crime. "Sadly, not every crime can be prevented. When they do occur, communities need the necessary tools to help victims heal," Senator Capito said. "This funding from the Crime Victims Fund, financed by criminal offenders thr… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Capito, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce the Safeguarding Addresses from Emerging (SAFE) at Home Act, a measure that would strengthen privacy protections for victims of domestic violence. The bill would allow victims of domestic violence who are participating in state Address Confidentiality Programs (ACP) to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the federal level, preventin… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Capito, King Announce Bipartisan Resolution Marking September National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King (I-Maine) this week announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. "As one of the states most affected by the growing opioid epidemic, West Virginia is far too familiar with the devastating consequences of addiction," Senator Capito said. "The drug epidemic is truly a national crisis. Raising awareness is an important part of the solut… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Capito and Manchin Announce More Than $750K for Coalfield Development Corporation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $780,800 in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families to support the development and improvement of the Coalfield Development Corporation's factory in Wayne, West Virginia. The grant will assist in expanding community job training programs and services for West Virginians displaced by layoffs in the coal mining industry."Community… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Capito Announces Funding to Help Veterans Pursue, Earn Postsecondary Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced a total of $639,257 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education for Concord University in Athens, West Virginia, and Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. The funding-provided through the Veterans Upward Bound program-will be used to support projects designed to help student veterans access and successfully complete a postsecondary education. "Programs like Upward Bound play a critical ro… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Capito, Manchin Announce Funding to Prosecute Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $1,286,111 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). Funding will go to the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services to strengthen the prosecution of crimes against women and encourage attorneys to serve as prosecutors."Violence against women in any form, whether it be domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, is unacceptable," Senator Capit… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Wood County Receives High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) today announced and applauded the designation of Wood County as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Acting Director Richard Baum called Senator Capito on Monday to deliver the news directly.This HIDTA designation will enable Wood County to receive federal resources to further the coordination and development of drug control efforts … Continue Reading
09.27.17
Capito Applauds Hino Motors West Virginia Expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after Hino Motors Manufacturing announced plans to expand its operations in West Virginia: "Hino Motors has always been an effective partner in helping to grow the economy and create jobs in West Virginia, and this significant new investment will do even more to help our state. West Virginia has cultivated a special relationship with Japanese automotive manufacturers, and today's announcement furt… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Capito Highlights West Virginia’s Telehealth Capabilities at Broadband Expo
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At today's Senate Broadband Caucus The Future of Telehealth in the 21st Century expo, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlighted the need for affordable broadband access to deliver telehealth in West Virginia. The Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) was one of fifteen innovators from across the country who shared health technologies at today's expo.Following a visit to CAMC last year, Senator Capito invited the hospital to demonstrate its Diabetic Retinal Camera… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Capito and Manchin Announce $600K for West Virginia Health Care Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $600,000 to the Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. This funding will support this organization's effort to expand comprehensive health services for children and families impacted by substance abuse."It is a heartbreaking fact that substance abuse negatively impacts entire families, including innocent childre… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Capito: This Is Our Chance to Foster a New Age of American Prosperity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined other Republican congressional leaders to release a framework for tax reform. After participating in an event to announce the plan, Senator Capito issued the following statement: "For the first time in decades, we have an opportunity to advance tax reforms that will transform our economy, put more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans, create good-paying jobs, and empower small businesses to grow and expand. Stat… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $6 Million in Criminal Justice, Drug Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $6,230,291 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). A significant amount of the funding will go towards responding to West Virginia's opioid crisis through programs authorized by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Additional funding will enhance state law enforcement data collection and storage, support services for sexual assault victims, and… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Capito Legislation to Promote Women’s Participation in Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives last night unanimously passed the Women, Peace and Security Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that advocates for women's engagement and participation in conflict resolution and peace-building around the world. The bill passed the Senate in August and will now head to President Trump's desk. "Women bring so much to the table when it comes to solving problems and re… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Capito, McCaskill, Shelby, Manchin Introduce Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Wood Heater Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to provide regulatory relief to wood and pellet heater manufacturers by delaying implementation of new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performance standards. The bipartisan bill extends the effective date of the standards by three years, allowing manufactures the time they need to comply. "West Virginia has one of the high… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $750K in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced a total of $777,984 in grant funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will be used to make improvements to various outdoor facilities in Tucker, Summers, Wayne, Marshall and Berkeley counties.The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides matching funds to state and local communities for acquisition, development and conservation of public parks and open spaces."West Vi… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Capito Welcomes Expansion of Toyota West Virginia Operations in Buffalo
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued this statement following the announcement that Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will be making a $115.3 million investment to produce the company's first American-made hybrid transaxles at its Buffalo facility: "West Virginia has a long and productive relationship with Toyota, and this announcement further solidifies the company's commitment to investing in our state and our workers. This is great news for West V… Continue Reading
09.25.17
Capito and Manchin Announce $350,000 for Huntington to Address Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $350,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health and Science and Office of Minority Health to support the City of Huntington's effort to battle the opioid crisis. The funds will support the city's Integrated Community Program to Address Opioid Crisis."As one of America's hardest hit cities, Huntington has set a strong example in the fig… Continue Reading
