Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the COVID-19 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangement Rollover Act, which will prevent families from losing funds for child care services that go unused because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dependent care assistance plans (DCAPs) allow working parents to set aside pre-tax income to cover costs of child care, but the tax benefit does not roll over to the next calendar year if not used.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor where she discussed the JUSTICE Act, police reform legislation she co-sponsored. Senator Capito was selected to a small group of Republican senators that crafted this legislation—led by Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.).HIGHLIGHTS:ON DEFUNDING THE POLICE: “It is our job to hear these voices and to act. It does not mean defunding that police. It means improving the police and improving equal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today voted in favor of the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that supports deferred maintenance projects on federal lands and provides full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25.“Preserving our public lands for future generations is critical for both the economy and environment,”... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, as well as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee today released the below statement on her decision to vote against the nomination of Dr. Nancy Beck to serve as Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):“Dr. Nancy Beck’s record as it relates to PFAS chemicals, as well as her responses to my... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today with Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) announced the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides long-term solutions focused on police reform, accountability and transparency, while also... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the 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 West Virginia United Health Systems in Morgantown for a $780,899 grant to support telehealth services in West Virginia. This funding from the FCC will provide upgrades to West Virginia United... 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 $453,597 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to include high school students and to improve completion, retention, and enrollment of students in the program.“Blue Ridge Community & Technical College does a great job... 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 $439,858 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

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) on Friday joined her colleague Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza urging the administration to ease paperwork requirements for small businesses seeking loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The letter, signed by 44 senators, specifically requests that the loan forgiveness... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) led a bipartisan group of 30 senators in calling for the expansion of access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent. Provisions from the CONNECT for Health Act that have allowed Medicare beneficiaries in all areas of the country to utilize telehealth services in their homes. More types of health care providers to provide telehealth were included in previous COVID-19 legislation but will expire... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today announced $12,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for an improvement project to Corridor H in Tucker County. This funding will help support the completion of the Corridor H pavement project from Kerens to Parsons, increasing the reliability of our infrastructure in West Virginia and improving... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement following the United States Supreme Court decision in favor of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline:“Our country has experienced tremendous growth in energy production over the last several years, which presents a huge opportunity for West Virginia’s economy. The Supreme Court decision today is welcome news for American... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for The Exponent Telegram, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed the importance of continuing to follow public health guidelines as the country reopens.“Most Americans understand that there is no way to choose between public health and a strong economy because there is no way to have one without the other: We cannot have a strong economy if we are not protecting people from becoming sick, and we will not be able to make necessary... 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 $6,529,786 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in the Northern Panhandle.“I’m proud to champion the Head Start program and am always encouraged to see support for our organizations in West Virginia. Creating a foundation for our children will help set them on a trajectory for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $18,300 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the implementation of an Underground Injection Control Program in West Virginia. This project will ensure that sources of drinking water are protected from underground injection activities.“West Virginians deserve reliable infrastructure that protects... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $90,088 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the West Virginia Primary Care Association in providing training and technical assistance to community health centers across West Virginia. This funding will strengthen health center operations and capacity to ensure access to comprehensive primary care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the announcement of several implementation plans for the Women, Peace, and Security Act, which was authored by Senators Capito and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and signed into law by President Trump in October 2017. The bill bolsters the role of women in peace negotiations and conflict resolution around the world. Implementation plans were released from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of... 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 $7,725,944 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program through the CARES Act to assist West Virginians currently experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   “It’s great to see this support from HUD coming to West Virginia, especially as we continue to battle to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded the announcement that West Virginia hospitals will receive $196,971,716 in Provider Relief Fund payments. This announcement comes after Senator Capito and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) sent a bipartisan letter making this request. In total, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will pay out $10 billion to hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of Medicaid patients or provide large amounts... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed several examples of West Virginians from across the state who have stepped up in various ways to help their communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.“This is the West Virginia spirit. These are just a few examples of many that give us hope and help shed some positivity on what feel like lonely days. I am an optimist and I know we will get through... Read More