Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act, also known as the B-CROP Act. This bipartisan bill would make grant funding available for rural broadband projects in high-need areas to be awarded in combination with the current loan funding available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service. “In a world that is becoming... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to move on to a second phase of research for the “Recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from Coal Mine Drainage” project.This news comes after Senator Capito wrote a letter of support for WVU urging Energy Secretary Rick Perry to support the second phase of their... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and U.S. Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney, and Evan Jenkins sent a letter to President Trump expressing their full support for Governor Jim Justice’s request to declare a major disaster for the state of West Virginia as a result of the extreme flooding throughout the state. The extreme flooding has devastated a dozen of West Virginia’s counties, left thousands without power,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced he will declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency:  “Far too many West Virginians have been affected by the loss of a family member or friend because of a drug overdose, and many others across the country are experiencing similar loss. The recent report by the Commission on Drug Addiction and Opioid Abuse was further evidence of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense would cover new care plans to support Alzheimer’s patients covered through TRICARE and their families.  More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and more than 15 million people serve as their caregivers. The senators had strongly urged the department to make sure... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $3,325,622 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 Beckley and Oak Hill.“Our Head Start programs give West Virginia children the strong foundation they need to succeed,” Senator Capito said. “Investing in programs like these put young West Virginians on the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators including, Senators David Perdue (R-Ga.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Luther Strange (R-Ala.) to take action protecting the Purple Heart medal and stop second-hand dealers from profiting off of the sacrifices of America’s war heroes. The Senate passed this protection of our military’s highest honor for those who have fought to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate yesterday passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to ensure the United States promotes women’s meaningful inclusion and participation in mediation and negotiation processes undertaken in order to prevent, mitigate or resolve violent conflict. The Women, Peace and Security Act would further the commitments contained in the United States’ National Action Plan on Women, Peace... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump nominated Bill Powell to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recommended Powell’s nomination to President Trump earlier this year.“Bill Powell is uniquely qualified to serve as the next U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of West Virginia,” said Senator Capito. “He has dedicated his legal career to serving West Virginians,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today welcomed Senate passage of Jessie’s Law, bipartisan legislation she introduced to help ensure medical professionals have full knowledge of a patient’s previous opioid addiction when consent is given. The bill was named in honor of West Virginian Jessie Grubb, who died tragically after a long struggle with drug addiction. Jessie’s Law will help prevent similar deaths by providing physicians and other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that T-Mobile will begin expanding cellular service in Lincoln County. The announcement was made possible thanks to her continued work to coordinate and encourage efforts to increase connectivity and broadband access in the state. Since launching her Capito Connect plan in 2015, Senator Capito has been a leader in advancing new solutions to connect West Virginia. “Making sure West Virginia communities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) yesterday to re-introduced the National Emergency Medical Services Commemorative Work Act, which would allow the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land to pay tribute to the commitment and service represented by emergency... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia will receive more than $2.7 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support programs to detect, control and understand cancer. Specifically, the funding will be used to implement the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) and the National Program of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $4,252,133 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire safety in nine West Virginia counties. The grants — awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program — will help local departments purchase equipment and recruit personnel.“Firefighters and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting to confirm Christopher Wray as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Wray was confirmed by a vote of 92-5. “When I met with Mr. Wray last month, it was clear that he would be a strong and effective FBI director. His experience and commitment to justice make him well-qualified to fill this important role, and I have no doubt his character and resolve... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor for Workforce West Virginia. The funds will be used to support approximately 500 workers who are assisting with recovery efforts following the flooding that swept through West Virginia last summer.Last July, the department awarded $3.5 million to Workforce West Virginia through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG)... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation — the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act — to ensure justice for victims of sex trafficking and ensure that websites such as Backpage.com, which knowingly facilitate sex trafficking, can be held liable and brought to justice. Human trafficking has long been a concern of Senator Capito’s and is an issue she highlighted during a summit at West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a statement regarding an interim report released by the president’s Commission on Drug Addiction and Opioid Abuse. The report endorses several of the solutions Senator Capito has championed, including increased funding to support substance abuse treatment, educational requirements for doctors and expanded access to medication-assisted treatment.“The opioid epidemic that is devastating West Virginia... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $8,037,121 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support Head Start programs in Williamson, Bluefield, Beckley, Oceana and Moorefield.“The education and care West Virginia’s Head Start programs provide have put many of our children on the path to success,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Clean Air And Nuclear Safety, joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of EPW, and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman of the EPW Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight, in sending a letter to Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt regarding needed reforms to the Clean Air... Read More