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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia service provider Prodigi will receive $8,583,001 over the next decade from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to expand broadband across West Virginia. Prodigi is expected to provide broadband service to 4,771 locations across the Mountain State.“When I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a total of $733,887 in grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).“Whether it’s rural water or substance abuse recovery, ARC understands the unique challenges of West Virginia communities,” Ranking Member Capito said.... Read More

Click here to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned Martha Williams, nominee to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of the Department of the Interior. HIGHLIGHTS:FULL TRANSPARENCY WITH CONGRESS: “This happens on both sides of the aisle, whoever is the president and the opposite party. I think more information... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Martha Williams to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) of the Department of the Interior.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery:“Thank you, Chairman Carper.“Welcome to the committee. As you know—and you’ve been around here before—we have a lot of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $406,896 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to the FamilyCare Health Center in Scott Depot, West Virginia to expand telehealth services. This funding will be used to purchase laptops and video conferencing software, as well as improve the network and network security to provide high quality medical services to West... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke on the Senate floor today to mark November as National Family Caregivers month. Senator Capito spoke of her family’s personal experience caring for her parents during their battles with Alzheimer’s, recognized family caregivers for the work they do, and discussed her efforts in Congress to support those who care for their loved ones.FULL... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined President Joe Biden at the White House as he signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the Senate passed this summer and the House passed earlier this month. Senator Capito released the below statement following the event:“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act reflects our commitment to keeping Americans safe,... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today hosted Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Morgantown, W.Va. where they visited West Virginia University’s (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) with Director Dr. Ali Rezai to witness their innovative work on addiction.During the visit, Dr. Volkow delivered a presentation on the national opioid crisis with a focus on the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement in observance of America Recycles Day.“As a member of the Senate Recycling Caucus, I was pleased that our committee held an informative hearing and accompanying roundtables on this important topic in September, but much work remains to meet EPA’s National Recycling Goal of recycling 50 percent by 2030,”... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Co-Chair of the Girl Scouts’ Honorary Troop Capitol Hill, today participated in a Girl Scout Badge College workshop at Marshall University, where she spoke to girls and young women about life skills and the importance of education and leadership.“I can personally attest to how Girl Scouts encourage young women and girls to grow into strong leaders in whatever field they love and excel in,” Senator Capito... Read More

BUFFALO, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, praised Toyota West Virginia’s (TMMWV) announcement of a new $240 million investment to add a dedicated production line of hybrid transaxles.The new hybrid transaxle line investment will provide new equipment and operational upgrades to modernize the facility. One important result of the new line is that it will allow TMMWV team members to diversify... Read More

FRAZIERS BOTTOM, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined federal, state, and local leaders for the grand opening of U.S. Route 35, which has long been a priority of Senator Capito’s since she was first elected to Congress.“Route 35 has been a major infrastructure priority for me since I was first elected to the House of Representatives, so I’m elated to see it finally come... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:“America remains the greatest country in the world because of the valor, courage, and bravery of those who have answered the call of duty. In West Virginia, we understand the magnitude of service to our nation, and we recognize the honor and respect our veterans are due when they return stateside. Today and every day, I am thankful for the service of... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in the Northern Panhandle today where she hosted a Girls Rise Up event at Bethlehem Elementary School and toured the Oglebay Good Zoo.Senator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong and kind female leaders. The program focuses on three areas: education, fitness, and self-confidence. Today’s program marks the... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Bethlehem Elementary School. Third, fourth, and fifth grade female students participated in the event, where they had the chance to hear from Senator Capito on her personal experiences as a female leader.Senator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong and kind female... Read More

KINGWOOD, WV – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) visited the new US Cellular 5G wireless tower pilot site in Kingwood, West Virginia.The site deploys new mmWave 5G technology that can deliver speeds in excess of 800 mbps download and 60 mbps upload to a home or business while also enabling 5G mobile broadband for the surrounding area. US Cellular’s 5G wireless tower pilot in Kingwood is unique in that it uses mmWave on a large Macro Tower,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $113,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to The Conservation Fund to support the city of Madison and Boone County in developing an outdoor recreational economy. The funding is part of the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge and will be used to create a Resource and Recreation Action Plan... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced her plans to take action to protect West Virginia by eliminating several of the many egregious provisions in the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spending spree should the legislation move forward. On Friday night, Democrats passed a rule to advance consideration of separate legislation to pursue their partisan reckless tax-and-spending... Read More

MILLWOOD/PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Jackson and Wood counties today focused on economic development.First, Senator Capito participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Constellium 144” Cold Mill in Millwood, W.Va.“The Constellium plant here in Jackson County is more than just a prominent employer, it’s a point of pride,” Senator Capito said. “I was happy to advocate for the critical funding the facility... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) launched the Senate’s first Women in STEM Caucus, a new bipartisan group that will work to advance women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and math education and careers.The caucus will provide a forum for discussion and legislative collaboration about how to expand access to STEM education for women and increase women’s participation in STEM-related fields.... Read More