Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after this morning’s health care vote:“For years, I have listened to the concerns many in West Virginia have about Obamacare. Since the outset of this debate, I have clearly stated that we need to care for those who rely on health coverage and access through West Virginia’s Medicaid expansion. I have also fought for additional resources to help those who are combatting the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement after Senate passage of the bipartisan Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. The bill passed on a 98-2 vote:  “Iran, Russia and North Korea pose serious threats to the national security of the United States and our allies. This bipartisan legislation sends a clear message that Congress intends to hold these bad actors accountable and is united in its resolve against the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance three FY2018 appropriations bills: the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. All three bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and include funding for critical West Virginia priorities—including... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive an additional $42,383,000 for flood relief from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program. This funding announcement comes after Senator Capito requested that U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson work with West Virginia to determine if there are any unmet needs for those... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today chaired a hearing to review the administration’s budget request for the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). During questioning, Senator Capito spoke with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Russell George... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved the bipartisan legislation by a vote of 14 to 7. “West Virginia offers so many opportunities to enjoy incredible natural beauty and wildlife our country has to offer,” Senator Capito said. “The HELP for Wildlife Act will support 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, presided over a hearing focused on clean energy technologies. Brian Anderson, director of the West Virginia University Energy Institute, and other witnesses testified on their research and work to develop advanced power generation technologies that improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. Watch a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement regarding her vote to proceed to debate on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare:“Today, I will vote to begin debate to repeal and replace Obamacare. As this process advances on the Senate floor, I will continue to make decisions that are in the best interest of West Virginians. I remain committed to reforming our health care system while also addressing the concerns I have voiced for months. I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is awarding a total of $561,279 to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The funding will support the state’s efforts to ensure pipeline safety.“Energy production has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement about President Donald Trump’s visit to West Virginia on Monday. Senator Capito will join the president at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia:“I'm thrilled President Trump will be making his first trip to West Virginia as president on Monday. At the Jamboree, the president will have an opportunity to see the future leaders of our country. I look forward to welcoming him to the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), U.S. Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney, Evan Jenkins today sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern with the Department of Education’s decision to deny the State of West Virginia’s request for reconsideration of its provisional status and heightened cash monitoring, a sanction that will make it more difficult for schools to receive and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined (R-W.Va.) Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to introduce broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans’ education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (S.1598) will further invest in the proven educational success of our veterans... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance legislation funding agriculture, conservation and nutrition programs, and energy development, research and water infrastructure priorities. Both bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and can now be considered by the full Senate. Following markup of the legislation, Senator Capito issued this statement:  “I was proud to support passage of both of these important... Read More