Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation includes support for America’s service members and their families, while also authorizing programs that strengthen military readiness and enhance national security. The NDAA passed by a vote of 77-20. “I am proud that Congress has once again worked together to pass a bipartisan defense authorization bill, which sets... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, which would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate any person with the intent to defraud. Last year, Americans lost nearly $2 billion in scams originating through calls, texts, and emails. When people spoke to scammers on the phone, they lost more money per person than through any other type of scam — $1,500 on... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Tedd Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to support the economic development and growth of agritourism businesses nationwide by increasing federal resources like loans, grants, broadband, and educational programs to small, family farmers. “West Virginia farmers and small family farms generate around $24 billion in economic output for our state. Their success is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and others in introducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The legislation, known as the HOUSE Act, repeals the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing. “Families in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase support for children who have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma, including witnessing community violence, parental addiction, or abuse. The Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion (RISE) from Trauma Act dramatically increases funding for community-based efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of trauma, and it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement after voting in favor of the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, legislation that would lower health care costs and give money directly to families to control their own care. This bill is an alternative to Democrats’ temporary COVID bonuses, which send billions of tax dollars to giant insurance companies without lowering insurance premiums.“The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act delivers a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) unanimously passed in the Senate. This resolution formally recognizes their service and sacrifice and expresses the United States Senate’s support for these two heroes and their families. The resolution also highlights Sarah and Andrew’s paths to military service and how both... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 34 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act, legislation that would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. “West Virginia’s law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe. In return, we must do everything possible to make... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) in introducing the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. The legislation would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a pathway to cover blood biomarker tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, accepted the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington, D.C. Coal Club. This award honors the Chairman’s lifetime achievements and dedication to the utilization of coal, our nation’s most abundant, affordable energy resource. “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the D.C. Coal Club. I understand... 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 Trump administration’s overturning of the Biden-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for American cars. The Biden CAFE Standards mandated a shift toward electric vehicles by model year 2031. “The CAFE Standards—like the tailpipe rule that the Trump EPA has reversed and the California EV waiver that I worked hard to... 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 on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Douglas Weaver about increasing regulatory certainty at the NRC and his intentions for the management of NRC... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. 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 on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the critical role that both... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) today introduced a resolution that formally honors U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe who were targeted and shot in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 26 while serving in Washington, D.C. Specialist Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day and Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains in critical condition, still fighting for his life. Senators Capito... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring West Virginia National Guard Members U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Senator Capito offered her condolences to Sarah Beckstrom’s family and asked Americans everywhere to continue to pray for Andrew Wolfe as he remains in critical condition. She also thanked... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined “FOX & Friends” to discuss the attack on two West Virginia National Guard Members. She also expressed support for the death penalty for the attacker. ON CHARGING THE ATTACKER: “It has been a difficult several days and our hearts and prayers go out for the Beckstroms and for Andrew’s family as well. Losing [Sarah] was a tragedy beyond belief. I agree with... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement on the passing of West Virginia National Guard Member, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom: “I am heartbroken to learn that one of our own, Sarah Beckstrom, has tragically passed away following yesterday’s horrific attack in D.C. This is a devastating loss for her family, her fellow Guardsmen, and for our entire state. West Virginians proudly stand behind our men and women in uniform, and tonight we... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s update click here or on the image above. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined FOX News Channel’s “Special Report” to offer support for the two West Virginia National Guardsmen shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. today. She also thanked the nation for coming together in prayer for the guardsmen and their families. SENATOR CAPITO’S UPDATE: ON THE ATTACK: “This is a very tough day for West Virginians and across the nation. The... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message expressing her gratitude for her fellow West Virginians and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Full video transcript included below: “Thanksgiving is such a special time of the year. “It’s a time when we get to be surrounded with family, friends, and loved ones. “It’s also a time to give thanks for the... Read More

WASINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution to encourage American nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it the single busiest holiday for travel in the U.S. “With so many Americans on the road to visit loved ones, the Sunday after Thanksgiving... Read More