Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined other Republican congressional leaders to release a framework for tax reform. After participating in an event to announce the plan, Senator Capito issued the following statement: “For the first time in decades, we have an opportunity to advance tax reforms that will transform our economy, put more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans, create good-paying jobs, and empower small businesses to grow... 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 $6,230,291 for West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). A significant amount of the funding will go towards responding to West Virginia’s opioid crisis through programs authorized by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Additional funding will enhance state law enforcement data collection and storage, support services for sexual assault... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives last night unanimously passed the Women, Peace and Security Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that advocates for women’s engagement and participation in conflict resolution and peace-building around the world. The bill passed the Senate in August and will now head to President Trump’s desk. “Women bring so much to the table when it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to provide regulatory relief to wood and pellet heater manufacturers by delaying implementation of new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performance standards. The bipartisan bill extends the effective date of the standards by three years, allowing manufactures the time they need to comply. “West Virginia... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced a total of $777,984 in grant funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will be used to make improvements to various outdoor facilities in Tucker, Summers, Wayne, Marshall and Berkeley counties.The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides matching funds to state and local communities for acquisition, development and conservation of public parks and open... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued this statement following the announcement that Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will be making a $115.3 million investment to produce the company’s first American-made hybrid transaxles at its Buffalo facility: “West Virginia has a long and productive relationship with Toyota, and this announcement further solidifies the company’s commitment to investing in our state and our workers.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $350,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health and Science and Office of Minority Health to support the City of Huntington’s effort to battle the opioid crisis. The funds will support the city’s Integrated Community Program to Address Opioid Crisis.“As one of America’s hardest hit cities, Huntington has... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $500,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to Marshall University’s Research Corporation. The funds will be used to create the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) AERO, an aerospace manufacturing proof of concept center in Cabell and Wayne counties."West Virginia is doing an incredible job of finding new and innovative... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will introduce the Protecting Jessie Grubb’s Legacy Act (Legacy Act), legislation to help bring the regulations governing substance use treatment disorder records in better alignment with the privacy rules and protections for other medical records. The goal is to ensure that healthcare providers have access to the full scope of their patient’s medical history and are able to provide... 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 $649,459 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help support various law enforcement efforts in West Virginia.“The brave men and women serving in our state’s law enforcement agencies work incredibly hard to keep West Virginians safe and bring criminals to justice, and it’s important we do what we can to ensure they have the... 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 $1,108,186 in federal funding from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. The funds will help West Virginia communities mobilize individuals and organization to help prevent youth substance abuse. “West Virginians have been forced to endure far too many tragedies as a result of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $292,329 in grant funding from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Rural Business Development Grants to provide economic development opportunities to rural West Virginia businesses. This funding will be used to make energy efficient improvements, provide entrepreneurship training, develop facilities and conduct a feasibility... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators to call for immediate action to extend critical funding for community health centers before funding runs out at the end of this month. In a letter to leaders of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the senators expressed their strong support for community health centers, which provide access to cost-effective primary and preventive care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a video message, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to Charleston, West Virginia, as part of its BroadbandUSA Tour today. As part of her effort to improve broadband, Senator Capito has engaged federal partners like NTIA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Economic Development Administration to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Young Women’s Christian Association of Charleston will receive $345,858 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) Office on Violence Against Women for the Transitional Housing Grant Program. This funding will be used to provide housing and supportive services, including safety planning, case management, counseling, adult and children’s support groups, life skills,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement following passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the Senate on an 89-8 vote.“The threats facing the homeland are real and constantly evolving. It is Congress’ responsibility to ensure that our military is equipped to combat those changing threats, and I was proud to support this important legislation that funds our military and key national security... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an op-ed for The State Journal, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlines the need for comprehensive tax reform and explains how it can enhance growth and create more job opportunities for West Virginians.“In addition to making businesses more competitive, comprehensive tax reform can provide tax relief for families and lead to more jobs in West Virginia, higher wages for workers and increased economic prosperity. We need to create an environment... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $2,343,032 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for West Virginia transportation programs.“West Virginians rely heavily on our roads, bridges and highways,” said Senator Capito. “This funding will support infrastructure maintenance throughout the state, which will ultimately help grow our economy, help West Virginians and visitors access hard-to-reach... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today participated in a forum where they discussed strong, bipartisan legislation they introduced to encourage technological innovation in carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) while also reducing carbon emissions and recognizing the need for a more diverse energy mix around the world for years to come. The forum, hosted by the Center... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the bipartisan Middle School Technical Education Program (Middle STEP) Act, legislation that would expose middle school students to career and technical education (CTE) programs focused on career exploration. The Middle STEP Act would establish a pilot program that allows middle schools to partner with colleges, other postsecondary institutions, and local businesses... Read More