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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined her colleagues in introducing the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021, a bill that would enable Congress to approve or block any administration effort to suspend or terminate U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime.“Iran is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, and continues to pose a serious threat in the region and across the globe,” Senator Capito said. “The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to provide families with the tools they need to support their loved ones living with addiction. The Family Support Services for Addiction Act would provide $25 million in grant funding to help nonprofits and community organizations provide support services to families with loved ones seeking addiction treatment.“As we continue... Read More

To watch the interview, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business Network’s Coast to Coast to discuss the $1.9 trillion partisan spending package Democrats are attempting to pass, and the need to deliver targeted COVID relief for West Virginians.HIGHLIGHTS:ON $1.9 TRILLION PACKAGE: “It certainly seems like they’re going gangbusters on the $1.9 trillion…they’ve loaded... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led 37 Senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of February 22nd, 2021 as Public Schools Week, which passed the Senate unanimously. The Public Schools Week resolution celebrates the critical role public schools play in their communities and encourages state, local and federal lawmakers to prioritize efforts to strengthen public education, bolster services that provide critical... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues to ensure counties do not lose out on essential services due to federal land ownership.The legislation would reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program through September 2022. The SRS program, which helps fund essential services in rural communities that are home to federal land, expired in September 2020. The last payment under the current authorization is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Senators Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to introduce the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $10 and mandate E-Verify to ensure the wage increase only goes to legal workers. The bill will also index future minimum wage increases to inflation and includes protections for small... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday joined the entire Senate Republican caucus in urging President Joe Biden to abandon his effort to impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. Repealing this part of the tax code would have a devastating effect on multi-generation operations, which could lead to job losses, liquidation, or outright closure. This letter was led by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Steve Daines... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today reintroduced the Composite Standards Act—legislation that would establish a design data clearinghouse to disseminate existing guidelines and standards for using composite materials in infrastructure projects. Specifically, it would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a data clearinghouse to disseminate guidance on composite technology in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced West Virginia’s allocations under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) FY21 Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Collectively, West Virginia is eligible to receive $9,756,454 through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), and Emergency Management Performance Grant... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questions.WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today led an infrastructure hearing entitled, “Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation while Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation.”Watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening statement here and questions... Read More

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing entitled, “Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation while Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery:“Thank you, Chairman Carper, for your leadership and partnership on today’s hearing to kick-off... Read More

  To watch Senator Capito’s speech, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today spoke on the Senate floor about the need to safely reopen schools. Yesterday, West Virginia’s Board of Education voted in favor of students in Kindergarten through eighth grade returning to five-day in-person learning.HIGHLIGHTS: FOLLOWING THE SCIENCE: “We knew little about how the virus spread when most schools closed last March. But now,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), today announced that two West Virginia high school seniors, Olivia Hindman of St. Albans and Emma Romano of Bridgeport, have been selected for the 2021 U.S. Senate Youth Program. Olivia and Emma will represent West Virginia during the virtual Washington Week that will be held in March. The U.S. Senate Youth Program Washington Week is an interactive educational and leadership forum where the students will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following the announcement by the City of Charleston that the West Virginia Power will be joining the Atlantic League for the 2021 season.“I am thrilled that baseball will rightfully be back in Charleston,” Senator Capito said. “America’s pastime is West Virginia’s too, and everyone who played a part in ensuring the team remained a part of our community here should... 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 $398,937 to support two projects that will improve the quality and connectivity of forest and freshwater habitats in West Virginia. The funding is made available as part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program’s 2020 Grant Slate.“West Virginia is known... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) today reintroduced the 21st Century Space Grant Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill to further invest in preparing students for high-tech jobs.In 1989, NASA created the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, which is now comprised of more than 1,000 federal-state partnerships that promote collaboration between NASA missions and STEM education activities. This legislation would update... 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 applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s announcement that it will move forward with publishing the regulatory determination for PFOA and PFOS in the Federal Register. This announcement comes days after Ranking Member Capito sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain regarding this very issue.“While not uncommon... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $425,000 from NeighborWorks America to create and preserve affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods and create jobs in West Virginia. NeighborWorks America is a nonprofit organization that works with local governments, private businesses and partner organizations to support community development and develop affordable... 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 $2,531,366 to support Head Start services in West Virginia. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).“Head Start plays such an important role in establishing the educational foundation of the children in our state. That’s why I have been a Head Start champion for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $258,719 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to West Virginia University Research Corporation for a project to examine COVID-19 related information and misinformation on social distancing and isolation practices within closed religious communities.“West Virginia University is home to one of the top research institutions in the... Read More