Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor in support of confirming John Fleming to lead the Economic Development Administration (EDA) at the Department of Commerce. She also explained how the EDA has invested in West Virginia’s economic growth and diversification and how she has worked to encourage and deliver those investments. The Senate this afternoon confirmed Fleming by... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined several Republican colleagues on the Senate floor to discuss the unrealistic and impractical Green New Deal and the consequences it would create for the American people and the economy. “We do not need a $93 trillion turn that fundamentally alters the foundations of our country. We’re capable of making investments in technology and... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) to reintroduce the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, legislation that would encourage more physical activity in the United States and incentivize healthier living by allowing Americans to use a portion of the money saved in their pre-tax health savings account (HSA) and/or flexible spending account (FSA) toward qualified sports and fitness purchases—like gym... 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 that $313,237 will be divided amongst four Senior Corps organizations with volunteers 55 and older, to tackle issues in their communities. The support will be used to help the organizations’ build infrastructure, provide transportation or housing, and allow for broader access to healthcare, such as opioid treatment and prevention... 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 $689,000 for the West Virginia Department of Environment Protection from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will address issues related to water pollution around the state of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection will use the contribution to improve water pollution detection by water... 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 $1,500,000 for the City of Welch through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants. This funding will support the expansion of the city’s wastewater system into North Welch, serving approximately 93 new customers. “Modern, reliable infrastructure is critical to providing... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the week. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and they can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice today joined representatives from Facebook for an announcement regarding Facebook’s plans to build a fiber optic cable that will run through parts of West Virginia. The project is expected to begin this year and will result in an approximate 275-mile route in West Virginia, providing the state with enhanced fiber optic connectivity. Senator Capito has worked for more than a year to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the EPW Committee, introduced legislation that would mandate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within one year of enactment declare per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances eligible for cleanup funds under the EPA Superfund law, and also enable a requirement that polluters undertake or pay... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today issued the below statement after voting to confirm Andrew Wheeler as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Wheeler was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 47. “I’ve long thought that Mr. Wheeler’s knowledge and experience make him an excellent fit to serve in a leadership role at EPA, and his record both as deputy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va), a member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today discussed her bipartisan bill, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act at a legislative hearing. The bill would incentivize carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and encourage innovation in the use of energy resources.  “[T]imely enactment of the USE IT Act is so vital for making broad-based deployment of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today welcomed $1,422,591 for the West Virginia Division of Highways through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program. Funding will help repair roads in Wetzel County that were damaged as a result of flooding in February 2018. “West Virginians have always lifted ourselves and our neighbors up after natural... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today re-introduced legislation to help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce. The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act would permanently authorize the E-Verify program, an internet–based system that assists employers in determining whether current or prospective employees are authorized to work in the United States. The bill requires... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the week. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and they can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced $3,187,554 for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program. Funding will assist WVDOH with repairs to roads in Marshall and Tyler counties that were damaged as a result of flooding in February 2018. “Flooding and other natural disasters often... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass legislation that includes seven government funding measures, completing the FY2019 appropriations process. Among the measures in the legislation is one authored by Senator Capito to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. After Senate passage of the bill by a vote of 83 to 16, Senator Capito issued the following statement: “This bipartisan... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va), chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today spoke on the floor of the Senate to voice her support for the Homeland Security funding conference committee’s bipartisan compromise legislation. “When you’re working to reach an agreement, it’s important to understand the difference between compromising on details and compromising on principles,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) to introduce legislation to help Americans tackle their student loan debt. The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would allow employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans—providing employees with much-needed relief and employers with a unique tool to attract and retain talented workers. According to reports,... 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 $350,000 for the City of Parsons through the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Funding will support infrastructure improvements to a newly established business park that serves area businesses impacted by flooding in 2017. “When disaster strikes, West Virginians work hard to help their communities and their neighbors... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in support of the Natural Resources Management Act, bipartisan legislation that includes a wide range of public lands, natural resources, and water measures. Among the measures included in the bill—which passed the Senate by a vote of 92 to 8—is legislation Senator Capito co-sponsored to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). “West Virginia is fortunate to have so... Read More