Press Releases

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” with Dana Perino to discuss the evolution of AI. HIGHLIGHTS: ON SENATOR SCHUMER’S REQUEST FOR A BRIEFING TO ADRESS THE DANGERS OF AI: “Well, I think that remains to be seen, and I don't think Congress has turned a blind eye. We've had several briefings on this already.... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a co-sponsor of the Protect College Sports Act, spoke in support of the bill at a press conference on Capitol Hill. The Protect College Sports Act would establish national standards governing NIL, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. Senator Capito’s remarks as prepared: “Today, we are here to talk about the importance of the Protect College Sports Act and... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) returned to Kibar Americas’ aluminum manufacturing facility in Fairmont, W.Va. There, she delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting for the facility’s grand opening, which begins a new chapter with major investment and opportunity for Marion County and the state of West Virginia. “It was great to be back at Kibar Americas and celebrate the grand opening of their new manufacturing facility here in Fairmont. This investment... 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) repeal of the Biden administration’s unlawful power plant regulation. This rule, known as the Clean Power Plan 2.0, was an attempt to force the closure of coal-fired power plants and prohibit new natural gas-fired power plants, and would decimate baseload energy production and eliminate jobs across West... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC), joined Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures.” HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE CLARITY ACT: “Well, I think it's so important that we set the parameters of our digital assets so that we can not only be assured that the dark money, the drug money, the cartel money that flows through a lot of these currencies is held in check and held accountable. There's a lot of loose ends that still... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “On September 11, 2001, our nation and the world were forever changed. For those of us who lived through this day, the images and the heartbreak are impossible to forget. Today on the 25th anniversary, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken from us, and we continue to pray for the families and loved ones who have... Read More

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to Logan County, W.Va., to receive updates on and tour community projects. First, Senator Capito traveled to Chapmanville, W.Va., where she visited the Chief Logan Recreational Center to meet with leadership and tour the facility’s expansion efforts. Chief Logan Recreational Facility serves residents of Logan, Boone, and Mingo counties offering a family friendly wellness and sports hub. “It was great to be in... Read More

HAMLIN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined federal and state leaders in Hamlin, W.Va., for “Connecting Country Roads,” an event hosted by Armstrong celebrating the company’s ongoing broadband expansion efforts to deploy 500 miles of fiber infrastructure to over 5,000 unserved locations and sustains reliable service for approximately 10,000 rural homes and small businesses. This investment was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA)... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made a stop in Fairmont, W.Va. at the book signing of “Winnie’s Big Day,” a children’s book written by 11-year-old Winnie Stanley, a resident of Cheat Lake, W.Va., who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at 18 months old. “Winnie’s Big Day” is a story Stanley hopes will help other children facing medical procedures feel less alone throughout the process. After learning more about SMA, the impact the disease... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, 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, visited Fairmont State University’s College of Nursing to celebrate the opening of their BEACON Simulation Center. Senator Capito helped secure a $3,059,000 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to support the relocation and expansion of the College of... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit where she participated in a number of events with business and community leaders. On Wednesday, Senate Capito addressed the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s Chemical Industry Council meeting. This annual meeting brings together West Virginia’s industrial sectors including chemical manufacturers, energy producers, as... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Charleston, W.Va. to view initiatives supporting small business and flood response efforts in West Virginia. To begin the day, Senator Capito visited the Charleston Area Alliance where she toured their Small Business Incubator and Lift Center, which she helped secure funding for through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award. Additionally, Senator Capito... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined leaders from across West Virginia in celebrating Diversified Energy’s 25th Anniversary, where she provided remarks during the event on the company’s impact in West Virginia and the importance of American energy. “Diversified Energy’s impact in West Virginia is evident in communities across our state, and their success is clear through the lights they keep... Read More

RICHWOOD, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, traveled to Nicholas County, W.Va., to make visits focused on educational development in the County. First, Senator Capito traveled to Summersville, W.Va., where she visited Nicholas County Adult Education to meet with leadership and tour the facility. The CTE, GED, CNA, and other certification... Read More

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made two stops across Wood County, W.Va. focused on economic development and education. First, Senator Capito visited Northwest Pipe Company in Washington, W.Va., where she toured the manufacturing facility and received updates on operations. Northwest Pipe Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered welded steel water transmission pipe systems in North America, and manufactures pipe used across the United State and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made several stops in Morgantown and Clarksburg focused on economic development and national security. First, Senator Capito delivered remarks at the Visa & Main event in Morgantown, W.Va., an initiative to help small businesses access the resources they need to grow. During her remarks, Senator Capito highlighted her continued advocacy for small businesses in West Virginia and needed tax relief she helped secured... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), returned to West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown, W.Va. While there, Senator Capito deliver keynote remarks at the ribbon cutting for the school’s recent renovations, which were funded through a $12.6 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award in Fiscal... Read More

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of theSenate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, traveled to Moundsville, W.Va., to visit American Electric Power’s (AEP) Mitchell Power Plant. Following a roundtable discussion with AEP leadership and staff on West Virginia’s energy leadership, Senator Capito toured the plant and was given an update on the U.S. Department of Energy’s $51 million investment in the plant to modernize the facility. “It’s... Read More

APPLE GROVE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) received the first ever “Woman of Steel” award from Nucor Steel and toured their facility in Apple Grove, W.Va. “It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor’s first-ever ‘Woman of Steel’ award, and play a role in making this investment into our state possible” Senator Capito said. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to support West Virginia’s manufacturers and strengthen our domestic steel industry to help ensure... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg to receive updates on and tour community projects. To begin the day, Senator Capito traveled to Berkeley Springs, W.Va. where she toured Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s new welding laboratory, which recently opened and will help address the region’s growing demand for skilled trades workers while also repurposing the former War Memorial Hospital building. “I was... Read More