Press Releases

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 Hampshire County will benefit from a $3 million rural broadband grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Community Connect program. This funding will help connect an estimated 600 homes, businesses, and farms in the area.“Folks in the Potomac Highlands know that crossing a county line can mean the difference... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to continue 24-hour Air Traffic Control operations at the Huntington Tri-State Airport. In October, the FAA released a memo with the proposal to cut 24-hour Air Traffic Control operations at Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS).The FAA’s announcement... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced a $131,671,998.45 grant awarded to the state of West Virginia School Building Authority for the replacement of Richwood Middle School, Richwood High School, and Summersville Middle School damaged as a result of 2016 flooding. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Senator Capito’s Homeland Security... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced today that her bill, the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act, has successfully passed out of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs unanimously.“Our West Virginia veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom, and we owe it to them to do all we can to ensure they receive quality care,” Senator Capito said. “The Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act will accomplish... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, which the Senate passed earlier this month by a vote of 89 to 10. Senator Capito released the below statement following the event:“The USMCA supports robust economic growth in North America, and it ensures that West Virginia manufacturers and transporters are treated fairly. President Trump kept his... Read More

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) West Virginia State Director Kris Warner to announce an $18.7 million broadband investment. The grant, which is through USDA’s ReConnect program, will support a high-speed broadband infrastructure project that will create or improve rural broadband for more than 6,300 rural... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for love, justice, and equality. He also challenged us to help make the American dream accessible to every American. Today, we honor his life, and celebrate his principles and actions. Dr. King’s words, dreams, and legacy will continue on through the countless lives that he touched, and they will... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks at the Investiture Ceremony for Frank W. Volk. Senator Capito recommended Volk to President Trump who announced the decision to nominate him in April 2019 for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.“Frank has the experience and temperament needed for this position, which is one of the many reasons I recommended his nomination to President Trump,”... Read More

To watch the interview, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday appeared on FOX Business’ Varney & Co. with Stuart Varney to discuss the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement, which President Trump signed earlier this week. Senator Capito stood alongside President Trump at the White House during the signing of the agreement.“I think that the China signing was such a monumental occurrence. I think we are going to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in favor of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. The agreement passed by a vote of 89-10.“USMCA gives a 21st-century update to our trading policies with Mexico and Canada,” Senator Capito said. “West Virginia had $1.5 billion worth of exports to Canada and Mexico in 2018, and this much-needed revision ensures West Virginia manufacturers and transporters are treated fairly, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today applauded the passage of their resolution to congratulate the University of Charleston men’s soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Men’s Soccer Championship at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 14, 2019. The Senate passed the resolution by unanimous consent.“I am so proud of the young men and coaches of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the delivery of the two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump to the Senate: “After a long and useless delay, Speaker Pelosi has finally delivered the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Now that the articles have been delivered, the Senate can move forward. By delaying the process, Speaker Pelosi confirmed that this impeachment is a partisan... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement. Senator Capito released the below statement following the event:“Fair trade rules and policies are needed to protect U.S. jobs and promote economic growth in our country. China has been ripping us off for far too long and we want them to play by the rules, which is why I’ve been very involved in... 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 a grant totaling $736,000 to support the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) and their youth suicide prevention program. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Suicide is a serious issue for any state, especially among our youth. When young West Virginians... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today released the below statement after voting to confirm Peter Gaynor as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator:“I’ve had the chance to meet with Mr. Gaynor personally, and I am confident that he will continue to be a strong partner in our efforts to address some of the most pressing issues facing our state. He has the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $75,695 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for EdVenture, a workforce development program that creates opportunities for students and young entrepreneurs to find success in their community. “Hands-on experience is invaluable when preparing our students for their future careers. This funding will support young entrepreneurs as they enter the workforce and give... 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 $8,601,585 to multiple entities fighting against homelessness in West Virginia. Funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  “Far too many individuals in West Virginia are struggling with homelessness and access to affordable housing,” Senator Capito said. “These grants will... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today visited Yeager Airport in Charleston where she met with administrative staff, Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel, and trainees, and toured several facilities at the airport. Senator Capito’s visit comes after the recent announcement that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will continue 24-hour air traffic control operations at Yeager Airport.“Yeager Airport is an economic engine in the Kanawha Valley... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced the Senate passage of their bipartisan provision to provide more resources to Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts. Their provision, originally introduced as the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Act, creates a new $15 million grant program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support habitat restoration in the Bay region. Their proposal was... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today appeared on FOX News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto where she discussed the impeachment process and the situation in Iran. To watch the interview, click here or the image above. ON ELMINATION OF TERRORIST QASSEM SOLEIMANI: “I definitely think the president did the right thing, and I think it was very justified.” PRESIDENT SHOULD HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO DEFEND HIMSELF: “We have to hear the Articles... Read More