Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a total of $1,379,000 to support economic development projects throughout West Virginia.“The Appalachian Regional Commission continues to be an integral partner in bettering the lives of West Virginians,” Senator Capito said. “This funding will help provide safe drinking water to West Virginia communities,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the two West Virginia high school students who will serve as delegates to the 56th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. Jerry Lacy of Charleston and Ely Osborne of Clay were selected as two of more than 100 student delegates to attend the program’s Washington Week, taking place March 3 - 10.“Jerry and Ely have worked extremely hard and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $8,327,359 for 63 local homeless assistance programs across West Virginia. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care program and will help support local programs serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness.“West Virginians look out for one another,” Senator Capito said. “Local organizations... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.)—co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Broadband Caucus—today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging the administration to include “dedicated, stand-alone funding for broadband deployment” in any proposed infrastructure package. “Our rural communities have connectivity needs that are not... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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. is one of history’s most revered figures—and for good reason. His message of compassion and brotherhood, his calls for peace and equality, and his strength of character helped shape our nation and inspire generations. His vision and his actions forever changed our country. Today, we honor the... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and members of the West Virginia University (WVU) Gymnastics Team today made a stop in Morgantown to visit with 5th grade girls at Skyview Elementary as part of Senator Capito’s West Virginia Girls Rise Up program. Senator Capito launched the mentoring program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong, confident, and kind female leaders.“I believe we must recognize the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House where the president signed the INTERDICT Act into law. Senator Capito introduced the bipartisan legislation to help stop the flow of the illicit opioid fentanyl across the U.S. border. After the signing ceremony, she released the following statement: “West Virginians are far too familiar with the devastating consequences of the opioid epidemic, and we lose... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced she will serve on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee for the remainder of the 115th Congress. She will also continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committees on Appropriations; Environment and Public Works (EPW); Commerce, Science, & Transportation; and Rules and Administration.“I am thrilled to rejoin the Energy and Natural Resources Committee,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the EPW Committee, today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt asking him to withdraw a punishing policy known as “once-in-always-in.” The current EPA policy maintains that once a factory, plant,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement following the release of a new report by the Trump administration’s Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. The report outlines various recommendations from federal and local leaders to help improve life in rural America. “West Virginia is a predominately rural state, and too often our rural communities have needs that simply aren’t being met. I’m so happy... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last week, Congress and the Trump administration delivered the first comprehensive pro-growth tax reform our country has seen in more than three decades. In an op-ed for The Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discusses this historic legislation and outlines the many ways West Virginians will benefit.“Make no mistake: This is an important moment for our nation. Throughout this process, I promised to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today wrote to U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta regarding the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Respirable Dust Rule. The agency recently called for comment as part of a review of the rule, which was implemented in an attempt to protect our nation’s miners from coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP), known as black lung disease. “I have visited black lung clinics in West Virginia, met with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)—along with Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)—today hailed Senate passage of the INTERDICT Act, their bipartisan legislation that would help stop the flow of the illicit opioid fentanyl across the U.S. border. The bill will help equip U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with scanning devices and other technologies to detect synthetic opioids like... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch the video.**Download the video here.**  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video message ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.Full video transcript included below:Merry Christmas!I am excited to spend the holidays with family and friends at home in West Virginia.As we reflect on 2017, we have so much to be grateful for, and I am excited about what’s ahead in the new year.During this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass a continuing resolution that will fund the government through January 19, 2018. “I am pleased that Congress passed this short-term bill to fund important programs and priorities, including resources for our national security. This continuing resolution extends the VA Choice program that provides health care to our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a letter urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to update regulations and guidance related to the partial filling of Schedule II controlled substances. Doing so would give prescribers and pharmacists additional clarity about the new provisions of federal law and other steps that can be taken to better address the nation’s opioid crisis. The senators were joined by... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today congratulated Michael Stuart after the Senate confirmed him to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Stuart for the position and issued the following statement regarding his confirmation:“I was proud to recommend Michael Stuart to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and to support his nomination throughout the confirmation... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in support of comprehensive pro-growth tax reform legislation. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the Senate passed the bill 51-48: “Today, we secured a historic and substantial victory for West Virginians and for Americans across the country. Make no mistake: This is an important moment for our nation. Throughout this process, I promised to do what’s best for West Virginia... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, pro-growth tax reform legislation that President Donald Trump recently described as “vital to the American people.” The bill—which the Senate is also expected to vote on early this week—will provide tax relief for middle-income families, help small businesses grow and create new economic opportunities across the country. And West Virginians agree. As... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $1,231,457 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support Head Start programs in Raleigh County.“As a supporter of Head Start, I am glad this funding is coming to southern West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Early childhood education is important for emotional and cognitive... Read More