Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $289,300 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will help the communities of Romney and Burnsville purchase vehicles for law enforcement and road safety purposes, and support a West Virginia University (WVU) program to help improve water infrastructure and services in small communities.“Safe streets... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $4,822,817 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to repair federal roads in Pocahontas, Randolph and Greenbrier counties damaged during the 2016 floods."Many parts of West Virginia continue to feel the impact of the devastating floods that occurred in June 2016," Senator Capito said. "I have worked diligently at the federal level to ensure our communities have the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, today presided over a hearing examining several pieces of legislation—including a bill she introduced to provide regulatory relief to wood and pellet heater manufacturers. The bipartisan legislation (S. 1857) would delay implementation of new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performance... 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 upcoming 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 can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) this week led a bipartisan group of female senators in sending a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the effects of Alzheimer’s and related dementia, particularly on women. “Dementia effects more women than men, and while we do not know why, we know that two-thirds of the 5 million seniors with Alzheimer’s disease are women.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the Senate tax reform proposal released today: “Today, Senate Republicans took an important and bold step forward in delivering the pro-growth tax reform our country needs. For West Virginians and so many Americans across the country, the status quo just isn’t working, and this is our opportunity to change it. That’s why we are working to provide relief for working... 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 $27,650,000 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will go toward improving water and wastewater services in the communities of Moorefield and New Cumberland. “This funding represents a large investment in the development of basic but critical infrastructure in Moorefield and New Cumberland.... Read More

**Download the video here**   Click here or the image above to watch the video. WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video statement ahead of Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11.Full video transcript included below:On Veterans Day, we are reminded of the tremendous sacrifice so many make for our country.Our servicemen and women selflessly put their lives at risk to protect our way of life, defend our freedoms and ensure our nation... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-N.V.) passed the Senate, mandating that sexual harassment training will be mandatory for senators, staff and interns of the Senate. The legislation is cosponsored by Rules Committee members Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Thad Cochran... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the West Virginia Department of Commerce’s announcement that China Energy will invest $83.7 billion in major West Virginia shale gas projects. The China Energy announcement was the largest investment in a series of projects totaling a reported $250 billion of total investment in the United States.Senator Capito led efforts in Washington to secure this investment in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $3,439,000 in loan and grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants. This funding will assist in improvements to the water treatment facility in Philippi and the Sanity Sewer System in Spencer.“Access to basic services is important for the well-being of West Virginians,” said Senator Capito. “Federal... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Virginia’s Green Bank Observatory. The statement recommends that Green Bank seek collaboration with outside entities and partners to fulfill its science and education mission. NSF will host a public meeting on November 30, 2017 to discuss its recommendations with the local... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday joined other Senate Republicans, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway and tax reform advocates for an event to highlight the need for pro-growth tax reform. Representatives from the National Taxpayers Union, Americans for Tax Reform, Heritage Action and Americans for Prosperity all participated in the event, signaling broad support for Senate efforts to reform the tax... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of her Capito Connect plan, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is calling on all West Virginians to take the West Virginia Speed Test hosted by the Broadband Enhancement Council.“Is your internet connection up to speed? To create more opportunities for the next generation of West Virginians, I am leading the charge to bring internet service to our state, and we are making real progress through my Capito Connect plan,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today continued her push to help establish a natural gas liquid storage and transportation hub in Appalachia. Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Capito outlined how expanding energy infrastructure in West Virginia would help grow and diversify the state’s economy, create jobs and improve national security. “New drilling technologies have unlocked access to trillions upon trillions of cubic feet of natural... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) today introduced the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a public health infrastructure to combat Alzheimer’s disease and preserve brain health. Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced a companion bill in the U.S. House of... 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 upcoming 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 can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website.Mobile office schedule... Read More

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) met with local officials at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and discussed how broadband can help students with educational and career opportunities. Senator Capito was joined by Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Central West Virginia Development Association recently received $3 million from USDA to provide broadband to more than 3,600... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the below statement following President Donald Trump’s appointment of Kristian “Kris” Warner to serve as West Virginia state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development. “As an entrepreneur, small business owner and community leader, Kris has played an important role in West Virginia’s economic growth and development. He has worked successfully... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement about the need to pass comprehensive tax reform:“President Trump’s tax vision is the right one for West Virginia—and anyone who says otherwise has it wrong. Tax reform will help the roughly half of American families who are living paycheck to paycheck. It will give them money to make ends meet now and save for the future. President Trump knows this—and I look... Read More