Press Releases

To watch Senator Capito's line of questioning, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, participated in an Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin. The purpose of the hearing was to consider President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the EPA, as well as the many... 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, led a hearing examining the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Chairman Nieh about the increased efficiencies that the Commission has witnessed as a result of the ADVANCE Act and the ways those efficiencies are reflected in the FY 2027 budget. She also asked Commissioners... 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, led a hearing examining the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed recent changes made under Chairman Nieh’s leadership at the NRC to streamline the Commission’s efforts and to enable the safe use and expansion of nuclear energy. Chairman Capito also described how... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Rural Broadband Protection Act (RBPA), legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and John Curtis (R-Utah), was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Monday, May 11, 2026. The bill would require a more thorough vetting and verification process for internet service providers (ISP) seeking to participate in the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) high-cost programs. RBPA will add accountability and... Read More

ELKINS, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, traveled to Elkins, W.Va. where she received updates and toured the new event and conference center at the former Elkins Railyard site, which is being renovated with funds from a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation that she helped secure in Fiscal Year 24 (FY24). “The Elkins Railyard redevelopment is an exciting project that reflects the kind of community-driven... Read More

WELLSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, traveled to Wellsburg, W.Va. where she received updates and toured the Wellsburg Town Square and adjacent buildings, which were renovated through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation that she secured in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). In July of 2024, Senator Capito visited Wellsburg while the project was in early stages, meeting with local officials and community leaders to... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today received updates on the construction of Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) in Huntington, W.Va. This visit highlighted the impact that Marshall’s ICS will have on cyber security and cyber workforce development in West Virginia and across the nation. “For years, I have worked as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to direct resources toward... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) selection of Kearneysville, W.Va. for the site of Special Missions Command, which will oversee all deployable specialized forces of the Coast Guard. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies and events as the demand for deployable... Read More

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) celebrated the career of Shepherd University’s outgoing president, Dr. Mary Hendrix, at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Dr. Hendrix, who will retire in June, dedicated 10 years of her life to the service of West Virginia and Shepherd University, where she oversaw landmark transformation, including upgrades to technology, renovations to Shepherd’s campus and buildings, expanded housing, dining and athletics... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) celebrated the addition of two West Virginia high schools, Fairmont Senior and East Fairmont High Schools, to the GameChanger Prevention Education Program. Senator Capito has long been a supporter of GameChanger, which was founded in 2018 to empower young West Virginians to lead healthy, drug free lifestyles as they prepare to be the leaders of tomorrow. “GameChanger, a program designed by and for West Virginians, is not only a... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), visited West Virginia University’s (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) in Morgantown, W.Va. with Dr. Richard Hodes, Director of the NIH National Institute on Aging (NIH NIA). During the visit, Senator Capito and Dr. Hodes receives updates from medical leaders like RNI Director... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) released the following statements after the Senate unanimously passed the National Park Service (NPS) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) land swap at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia. “The passage of this bill is welcome news as it will benefit not only West Virginia, but our nation’s security as well. By allowing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, hosted a roundtable on drug enforcement and prevention with Sara Carter, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The discussion included a wide range of law enforcement and recovery partners from across the state, including both of West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney’s. “It was great to have Director Carter join us today in Charleston,” Senator Capito said.... 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, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin about the Agency’s efforts to repeal the Biden Administration’s power sector strategy and promote more affordable and reliable electricity. She also asked about EPA’s role in... 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, led a hearing examining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito addressed the critical deregulatory actions that the EPA has taken under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership and their benefits to West Virginia and the entire country. She also highlighted key priorities for... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening remarks click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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), chaired a hearing with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON DEPARTMENT OF... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s announcement to reorganize and restructure its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area, which includes agricultural research investments in West Virginia. “This reorganization by USDA will benefit our West Virginia farmers and producers,” Senator Capito said. “I am glad to see this move happening, which will better align research... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening remarks click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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), chaired a hearing with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, as well as the many priorities of the agency. Below is Chairman Capito’s opening... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in an Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The purpose of the hearing was to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the U.S. Department of Interior and other priorities of the... 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, announced that the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has received $23 million in funding from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to support the construction of an all-weather barge handling dock at the Nucor Steel West Virginia steel plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia. This funding was awarded through the Maritime Administration’s... Read More