Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the Senate’s passage of comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform legislation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takes a broad step forward to bring tax relief to West Virginia families, workers and businesses.“Today we had an opportunity to vote for the kind of pro-growth reform that will provide relief to so many and make a real difference in the lives of working families across the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, urging that the State Department keeps the Summit Point Raceway training facility open, without consolidating its functions within the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).The Senators said in part: “We understand that the State Department plans to close the Summit Point training site and consolidate its functions within the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the death of coal miner Zachary Grant Harris in Boone County:“I am saddened and sorry to learn about Zachary’s death and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Coal mining is a proud West Virginia tradition, but it is not without risks, and creating a safe environment for our miners is critical.”  # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke today on the Senate floor to urge her colleagues to vote for comprehensive pro-growth tax reform, emphasizing how the Senate bill will help working West Virginians and small businesses across the state.“This bill will power economic growth and opportunity for American workers. It will lead to increased wages. It will help our small businesses compete, thrive and expand. And it will provide much needed tax relief for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $9,295,505 - $591,505 in grant funding and $8,704,000 in approved loans - from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for rural development projects in four West Virginia communities.“Access to quality public services and economic opportunity are essential for West Virginia’s rural communities to thrive. This funding will assist local... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 31 qualified high school seniors from 18 counties in West Virginia. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito that reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations.“Nominating young men and women to our nation’s prestigious service academies is one of the most important responsibilities I have as a United States... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today and tomorrow, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public hearing in Charleston to hear directly from West Virginians. In an op-ed for the Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the EPA’s decision to visit West Virginia.“West Virginians expect federal agencies to follow the law. We want leaders to consider the impact of regulations on jobs and the economy. And,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: “Every year during the Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded of our many blessings. I am thankful for so much—including my family and friends, good health, the men and women who selflessly serve this country, and the opportunity to serve West Virginians in the United States Senate. Charlie and I look forward to spending time in Charleston... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $498,694 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Funding will be used to hire full-time law enforcement officers in Marion, Cabell and Fayette counties. “West Virginia’s law enforcement professionals work tirelessly to keep dangerous criminals off of our streets and ensure our... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for the Beckley Register-Herald, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlines how comprehensive pro-growth tax reform will benefit West Virginians and encourages support for this this once-in-a-generation opportunity. The op-ed comes after the House of Representatives passed their tax reform proposal last week, and the Senate is expected to take up their own proposal following Thanksgiving.“For the first time in decades, we have an opportunity... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $355,000 for Highland-Clarksburg Hospital and Cowen Public Service District (PSD) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will be used to improve the hospital facility and water service to Cowen PSD customers.“Quality health care facilities and public services are essential for West Virginia’s rural... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $212,963 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery. Funding will be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to repair damage done to trails and other infrastructure as a result of the June 2016 floods.“The White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery has been a part of West Virginia for more than 100 years,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joined several colleagues yesterday to introduce the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017. This legislation increases mandatory funding for the bay, strengthens the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCCP) and provides more opportunities for effective conservation efforts. Senators Capito and Manchin were joined by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.),... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation was approved unanimously and includes Senator Capito’s amendment providing health benefits that have been unfairly denied to mobilizing reservists. The House of Representatives passed the measure earlier this week, and it now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. “It’s critical that our military has the... 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 a Senate Resolution commemorating the ship christening of USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (T-ESB4). The ship is named after Medal of Honor recipient and renowned West Virginian, Hershel “Woody” Williams.“The USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams could not have a better namesake,” Senator Capito said. “Woody’s life is the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, today participated in an oversight hearing she requested to hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accountable for efforts to prevent opioid overmedication. Senator Capito previously helped secure in appropriations legislation language from the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act, a bipartisan VA reform bill... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlighted how tax reform will create new jobs and help middle-class West Virginia families keep more of their hard-earned money. A new analysis from The Tax Foundation found that the average middle-income family in West Virginia would gain $1,952 in after-tax income and approximately 4,700 new jobs will be created in West Virginia by reforming the tax system.   For a video of Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Andrew White Veterans Community Care Opioid Safety Act, to strengthen opioid therapy safety and pain care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, including through the VA Choice program. Senator Capito named the legislation in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting to confirm David Zatezalo as head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Zatezalo was confirmed on a vote of 52-46:“Mr. Zatezalo has assured me that his first priority is the safety and health of our nation’s miners. As a West Virginian who began his career as a union coal miner, I believe Mr. Zatezalo understands MSHA’s important role. His... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the Targeted Opioid Formula Act to prioritize federal funding for states that have been hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, including West Virginia. The bill would require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which operates under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to take into account... Read More