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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 $2,252,716 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for water and air pollution management and monitoring programs.”It is great to see this funding from EPA coming to West Virginia to support initiatives that further safeguard our air and water standards. The... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) recently sent a letter applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for continuing to process applications to improve America’s energy infrastructure – despite partisan requests from House Democrats and Democratic Attorneys General to halt the review of new natural gas... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for Ogden Papers across West Virginia, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discusses the economic crisis due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and explains why Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) COVID-19 legislation is the wrong approach to helping those impacted by the virus. Senator Capito’s op-ed appeared in The Martinsburg Journal, The Wheeling Intelligencer, The Weirton Daily Times, and The Inter-Mountain.“The Senate is... 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 $2,065,696 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support Black Lung Clinic Programs across the state.“Our coal miners work to keep the lights on in West Virginia, so it is only right that we are there for them when they need it most. Clinics such as these... 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 $31,017,500 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for professional nursing homes in West Virginia.“Nursing homes across West Virginia and our country have taken on massive challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it all the more important that we provide the support they need,” said... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday:“As West Virginians, we understand the honor in service to our country. Many West Virginians, past and present, have answered this call of duty, and my thoughts are with the families of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. As the daughter of a World War II veteran, I understand with humble awareness the cost of the freedom that we... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and colleagues in both chambers of Congress, today sent a bipartisan letter calling on the administration to provide additional services to the brave members of the National Guard who have boldly stepped up to the front lines during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) is supportive of these efforts.In the letter signed by 125 members of Congress, Senator Capito and her colleagues urged... 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 $38,764 for the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health Education and Research Institute and West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will support nurse anesthetist traineeships to strengthen the career path of nursing students at... 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 $2,571,994 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for rural health clinics across West Virginia to expand COVID-19 testing services. This funding is provided by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that President Trump signed into law on... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s full floor speech, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor to thank and honor those who have served our country—past and present—and their families.“West Virginians have always believed in putting their country and state first, and I am proud of all of the men and women in my state—in which we have a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, as well as the Co-Chairman of the Senate Broadband Caucus, applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to approve the application of Lincoln County Primary Care Center for $967,304 in support of telehealth services for West Virginia residents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This funding from the FCC will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler on several topics in an oversight hearing:  On Cleaning Up Minden: “A year ago we were down in Minden, West Virginia, looking at a site, and I know that you’ve continued to do soil sampling there, but I understand it’s been put on hold because of the COVID response. Can you give me a... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s full floor speech, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor where she discussed the economic crisis facing the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During the floorspeech, Senator Capito outlined why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) legislationthat passed the House last week is not a serious response coronavirus.“It is... 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 $198,499 for the West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) through the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support a research project that seeks to remedy issues facing the shortage of disposable masks used as personal protective equipment (PPE) by fabricating novel and improved filters derived from... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,680,990 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for senior services, cancer prevention and control programs, and preventing and managing diabetes, heart disease and stroke.“It is very encouraging to see this support from HHS coming to West Virginia to support important programs,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $98,500 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority to support the completion of the Air Transportation Park in Mingo County.“The EDA continues to be a key partner in West Virginia’s economic growth,” Senator Capito said. “The people of West Virginia are... 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 $4,735,577 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CEFS) Program, which received funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to assist West Virginia and local governments in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the... 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 three Mainstream Voucher Program recipients in West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The additional funding was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to assist public housing agencies in West Virginia with services and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $57,211,926 from the CARES Act for West Virginia to increase COVID-19 testing across the state. “Access to testing is a crucial aspect in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I am very pleased to see this additional funding coming to West Virginia in support of our testing initiatives,” said Senator Capito.... 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 $270,038 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Family Violence Prevention and Services formula grants program, which received additional funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This funding will be used to provide temporary housing, assistance, and supportive... Read More