Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in favor of confirming Frank W. Volk to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The Senate confirmed Volk unanimously.“I’m so glad to see Frank confirmed today. I know he’ll serve West Virginia honorably on the District Court bench. His extensive experience and temperament make him uniquely qualified to fill this seat. With the bipartisan vote cast... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) sent a bipartisan letter last week urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma to address Medicare’s payment policies to ensure that health care providers are not incentivized to use opioid-based pain management treatments over non-opioid alternatives.Under Medicare’s current... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today concluded a two week period of visits and events around West Virginia—including stops in seven counties. Throughout the October Work Period, Senator Capito met with constituents, small business owners, industry leaders, students, and community leaders, focusing largely on efforts to create jobs, drive growth, and encourage development in the state. “I enjoyed being back home in West Virginia where I had... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s (R-W.Va.) West Virginia Girls Rise Up event at Trap Hill Middle School with Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream, the program was featured on “Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream,” specifically highlighting the students as the show’s “midnight heroes.” Shannon Bream joined Senator Capito on Monday to help inspire the next generation of female leaders in the Mountain State and promote female... Read More

LANSING, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), along with Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) today met with community leaders, business owners, and others from the area to discuss the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Act—legislation that would change the “New River Gorge National River” to the “New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.”The redesignation would promote the beauty and historical significance... Read More

DUNBAR, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined the U.S. Travel Association and leaders in West Virginia’s tourism industry for “Travel Talk” and a tour of the Shawnee Sports Complex. The 127-acre site currently has six collegiate sized artificial turf soccer fields and four turf baseball and softball fields. The new facility has drawn visitors from across the country, causing hotels to be fully booked and restaurants to be full during... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), also a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced several grants to support multiple fire departments across the state. Funding is provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).“These funds will equip the state’s firefighters with the resources they need as emergency first responders,”... Read More

GLEN DANIEL, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and “Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream” Anchor Shannon Bream hosted an event at Trap Hill Middle School to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. Sixth through eighth grade students participated in Senator Capito’s Girls Rise Up program, where they had the chance to hear from Senator Capito and Shannon Bream on their personal experiences as female leaders. Today’s event... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a total of $4,960,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support two projects that will help expand access to broadband in Preston, Monongalia, and Marion counties. “Through my Capito Connect plan, I’ve worked hard to help local communities and service providers secure federal resources that will help better connect West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $848,000 has been received from the National Institute of Health (NIH) HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-Term) initiative for West Virginia University to support the development of new strategies to prevent and treat substance use disorder. “As West Virginia continues to be hard hit by the opioid crisis, I’m proud to see WVU... 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 $3,226,620 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). Funding will be used to update transportation infrastructure and hazardous materials emergency preparedness.  "These investments will improve transportation infrastructure around the state and allow the West Virginia Division 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 several grants totaling $11,520,681 to support multiple criminal justice programs. Funding is provided by the Department of Justice (DOJ).“These grants support several critical programs for survivors of abuse, those struggling with opioid addiction, and vulnerable groups like women and children,” Senator Capito said.... 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 two grants totaling $3,250,000 to support rural workforce development training. Funding is provided by the Department of Labor (DOL). “I’ve been in frequent contact with DOL, showing the great work both Coalfield and Randolph County have been doing for workforce development in West Virginia,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties where she met with constituents, small business owners, teachers, students, and community leaders.“It was great to be back in the Eastern Panhandle today to hear directly from constituents about the issues that matter to them,” Senator Capito said. “From celebrating Shepherd’s newest addition to campus to learning more about how our local... 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 four grants totaling $1,087,000 to support community health centers infrastructure enhancements to provide new or enhance existing high quality, integrated oral health services. Funding is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Funding to support oral health is extremely important and often... 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 $380,875 from the National Park Service (NPS). This funding will be used to preserve the Civil Rights Era Stories of African Americans in Appalachia through the Marshall University Research Cooperation and to support the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities through the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 $32,559,963 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families. “Community Development Block Grants are integral to economic development efforts in West Virginia, and programs that support housing infrastructure make... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, today participated in a markup of five FY2020 government funding measures. In addition to legislation Senator Capito authored to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the committee advanced the FY2020 Interior and Environment bill; the State and Foreign Operations bill; the Commerce, Justice, and Science bill; and the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved by a vote of 17 to 14 legislation by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for FY2020. The legislation, which Senator Capito’s subcommittee advanced Tuesday, provides $70.7 billion to support investments in border security, cybersecurity, aviation security, state and local grants, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act—legislation that would change the New River Gorge’s designation from the “New River Gorge National River” to the “New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.” This redesignation will promote the beauty and historical significance of the New River Gorge, while ensuring that the... Read More