Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement in remembrance of Veterans Day. “This year, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it is an opportunity to give thanks to the West Virginians who have served our country. From the Greatest Generation—like Woody Williams and my father, former West Virginia Governor Arch Moore, Jr.—to younger soldiers who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan and are serving this very day we offer our gratitude. Today... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement after she was re-elected by acclamation by her Senate Republican colleagues to continue serving as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC) for the 120th Congress. For the last two years in the 119th Congress, Senator Capito has served as RPC Chairman, and prior to that, she served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference in the 118th Congress. “I am honored and... 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, spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the urgency of passing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), legislation to reform our nation’s permitting and environmental review processes and make life more affordable for American families. Following Chairman Capito’s remarks, the Senate advanced BAAJA by a vote of 73-25. Below are the floor... 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 consider the nomination of Justin Schwab to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Mr. Schwab how he would consider energy affordability and cooperative federalism in OAR responsibilities, and gained his commitment to work... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement awarding an additional $202 million to West Virginia through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program, made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, delivers on Republicans’ promise to increase affordability and the standard of living for... 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, released a substitute amendment to the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA). The substitute amendment includes... 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 that a $5.757 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially been awarded to The 1982 Foundation in Grantsville, W.Va. This funding will help address critical workforce needs in emerging industries, expand opportunities... Read More

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to South Charleston, W.Va. to attend the ribbon cutting of Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority’s South Charleston substation, which she helped secure a Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) $750,000 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for. While there, Senator Capito delivered remarks and celebrated alongside local leaders and city officials. “It was great to participate in today's ribbon cutting for... Read More

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Cameron B. Wesson as the 17th president of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The ceremony, which was held at the Shepherd University Wellness Center, brought together university leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and members of the community to celebrate President Wesson and mark a new chapter for the university. “Shepherd University has long provided West Virginians... 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 an $8.1 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital, in Morgantown, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will upgrade the technical... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at this year’s Keystone Space Collaborative Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. This annual event examines the impact of our nation’s thriving space industry on the regional Appalachian economy and job market. “West Virginia has contributed immensely to the space economy,” Senator Capito said. “I was proud to introduce NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at this year’s Keystone Space... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Wheeling, W.Va. to deliver remarks and attend a groundbreaking ceremony at the Wheeling Gateway Center. “It was great to be in Wheeling to celebrate the beginning of the Wheeling Gateway Center’s redevelopment,” Senator Capito said. “Today was a true testament of what can be accomplished when the state, local, and federal level collaborate on our shared vision for the future. I look forward to seeing the positive... Read More

NORTH CENTRAL, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to Buckhannon, W.Va. and Weston, W.Va. where she made stops focused on flood recovery efforts in the region. During the visit, Senator Capito received a briefing from Region VII Planning and Development Council and local leaders, toured the Lewis County Board of Education, and discussed progress made in flood recovery efforts. “It was good to be in Lewis and Upshur counties today to receive updates on flood... 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 Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will... 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 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