Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the numerous West Virginia priorities funded in the minibus appropriations legislation the Senate is considering this week. Explaining the resources included in the bill, Senator Capito said: “Since my first days in the Senate, I’ve been committed to doing all that I can to advance the issues that help the Mountain State—including improving our economy and... 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 $1,400,000 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Funding will go toward security enhancements at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. “Thousands of West Virginians depend on Yeager Airport and other airport facilities every year,” Senator Capito said. “It is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement after voting to confirm Robert Wilkie as secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). Wilkie was confirmed by an 86-9 vote. “Supporting and caring for our veterans is an important national priority and a responsibility I take very seriously as the daughter of a World War II veteran and a West Virginian. Given his background and the respect and support he has among those in the military... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today partnered with Google to host West Virginia business owners, startups, and jobseekers for a Grow with Google event at the Clay Center. More than 400 participants attended the two digital training sessions, which connected them to resources and information to help them gain skills and grow their businesses online. “Making sure West Virginians have the skills and the technical knowledge they need to succeed in... 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 $1,720,926 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to combat mental health disorders and primary care services for mothers and children.“Federal investments like these grants help state and local leaders provide quality health care services and conduct research to improve the lives of West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), along with Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.), sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administrator Seema Verma, regarding a policy that puts elderly and disabled West Virginians in rural areas at risk of losing much needed medical equipment and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $1,238,815 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for controlling surface water pollution, preventing surface water contamination, and implementing an effective underground storage tank state regulatory program.“Responsible stewardship of our state’s water resources benefits the health and well-being of West Virginians and their families,”... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since launching her Capito Connect plan in 2015, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has made significant headway in bridging the digital divide in West Virginia. In addition to Capito Connect, Senator Capito has also worked to improve connectivity by advancing legislative solutions, raising awareness through her role as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, working with members of the administration and leaders in the broadband community, and using her... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $690.2 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for supplemental storm projects.  “The Bipartisan Budget Act passed by Congress in February included significant funding for flood management and repair projects that will help keep West Virginians safe and protect our communities from future natural disasters,” Senator Capito said. “As a leader on... 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 $827,926 through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Funding will support infrastructure improvements and other efforts that will enhance safety and increase the longevity of several airports in West Virginia.“Access to safe, reliable air travel is critical for economic development and 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 $7,050,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development for two water projects in Jefferson and Marshall counties. The projects will support potable water service to approximately 850 new and existing customers through infrastructure improvements.“Providing safe, reliable drinking water is a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced $374,307 for ambulance services in Boone County and the Town of Quinwood, West Virginia.Funding comes through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) and will support the purchase of equipment. FEMA is an agency housed within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after meeting with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Supreme Court justice:“Judge Kavanaugh has a clear record of interpreting the law fairly, and throughout his impressive career, he has shown great respect for the Constitution in his rulings. When he was first nominated by President Trump, he committed to be open-minded in the cases that... 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 Committee on Appropriations, announced $11,864,272 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support Head Start services in Greenbrier, Monroe, Upshur, Ohio, and Marion counties.“A solid educational foundation opens countless doors in life,” Senator Capito said. “Head Start... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Supreme Court justice, and highlighted the numerous reasons Kavanaugh is well-qualified to fill the current vacancy.  “When I consider nominees for the Supreme Court, I don’t look for a person who promises a particular policy outcome or someone who is out to actually create laws. What... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement of support regarding President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “Judge Kavanaugh has served with distinction as a federal appeals court judge, a senior advisor to President George W. Bush, and a law clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy. Throughout his service, Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated a strong commitment to the rule... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement ahead of Independence Day tomorrow: “Independence Day is about celebrating the birth of our great nation and the freedoms we cherish today. These freedoms were made possible by individuals who have sacrificed so much, and it is important that we continue to honor these men and women. As you join together with family and friends to celebrate, take a moment to remember and thank... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with U.S. Representatives David McKinley (WV-1), Alex Mooney (WV-2) and Evan Jenkins (WV-3), today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump to express their full support for Governor Jim Justice’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the state of West Virginia. Between May 28, 2018, and June 3, 2018, eight counties in the Eastern Panhandle experienced severe storms causing... 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 that West Virginia has been awarded $5,016,100 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs. “West Virginians take pride in our community and are quick to lend a helping hand,” Senator Capito said. “This funding will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)—along with Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.)—this week requested that the Department of Education continue to study strategies to close the homework gap for school-age children lacking broadband access outside of the classroom in order to fully complete the research that Congress required in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The letter comes... Read More