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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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tom Udall (D-N.M), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced a resolution recognizing this week as National Youth Sports Week. The week highlights efforts by parents, volunteers and national organizations to promote healthy living and youth development.“Youth sports provide young athletes with the fundamental values needed to succeed both on and off the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $2,503,844 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for multiple West Virginia airports. This funding will be used to increase safety and efficiency of airport terminal and runway operations.“West Virginians rely on the safety and security of our local airports to enable them to travel and transport goods and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the Senate health care bill and a planned vote to repeal Obamacare:“As I have said before, I did not come to Washington to hurt people. For months, I have expressed reservations about the direction of the bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. I have serious concerns about how we continue to provide affordable care to those who have benefited from West Virginia’s decision to... 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 $9,989,178 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) will be awarded to Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Head Start programs have been key in guiding young West Virginians on a path toward success,” Senator Capito said. “That’s why I am glad to see this substantial funding headed to programs in West Virginia so they can continue... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will award $1,314,440 to the Lincoln County Primary Care Center. This funding will help to support health care operations and expanding access to care.“Community health centers like Lincoln County Primary Care Center provide essential services that many West Virginians rely on every day,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday spoke on the Senate floor in support of the FUTURE Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced this week with broad support from industry, environmentalists, utilities and state leaders. The bill extends and expands a key tax credit to encourage technological innovation that would protect the coal industry, reduce emissions and promote an all-of-the-above energy strategy.   Watch Senator Capito’s full... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Christopher Wray, nominee for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), met today to discuss his priorities for the bureau. After the meeting, Senator Capito issued the following statement: “I enjoyed meeting with Mr. Wray today and appreciated hearing his views on the role the FBI plays in upholding the rule of law and keeping Americans safe. It’s clear that his resolve, experience, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after the release of the revised draft Senate health care bill:“Any health care bill to replace Obamacare must provide access to affordable health care coverage for West Virginians, including our large Medicaid population and those struggling with drug addiction. I opposed the previous draft because it did not ensure access to affordable health care in West Virginia, did not do enough... 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 $11,688,591 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Yeager Airport in Charleston and Tri-State Airport in Huntington. The grants will be used to reconstruct and repair terminal and runway areas. “As West Virginia’s two largest airports, Yeager and Tri-State are essential to keeping our state connected to the rest of the country,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today led a broad bipartisan group of senators in reintroducing legislation to extend and expand a key tax credit to encourage technological innovation that would reduce carbon emissions, and recognize the need for a diverse energy mix around the world for years to come. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is an original sponsor of the bill.The 45Q tax credit, which the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance the FY2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, legislation to fund important military and veteran priorities. Following the subcommittee markup of the bill—the Senate’s first for the current fiscal year—Senator Capito issued the following statement:“Keeping our promises to our veterans is a sacred trust we must always strive to achieve.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai visited Hardy and Hampshire counties in an effort to draw attention to the need for rural broadband.Senator Capito and Chairman Pai began the day visiting Hardy County businesses, ASC Services and Lost River Trading Post, which are thriving due to the strong connectivity in the area. Following these visits, they traveled to Capon Springs Resort in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced $850,000 in funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for West Virginia University (WVU) through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.Over 20 universities were selected to receive these grants, but only nine, including WVU, were selected to test their research aboard the International Space Station.“We can now say without a doubt that the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced West Virginia will receive $1,464,105 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist in efforts to recover from the June 2016 floods. The funds have been awarded to the Clay County Board of Education to complete repairs on facilities at the Clay County High School football field.   # # # 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 $2,826,948 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) will be awarded to Head Start programs in West Virginia. “Head Start programs across West Virginia play an important role in setting our children up for success,” Senator Capito said. “This additional support will help these programs continue to deliver critical services, providing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced a total of $44,525.95 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Interior for the restoration of West Virginia’s Shepherdstown Battlefield in Jefferson County. This funding will be used to preserve over 14 acres of historic battle grounds in West Virginia.“Our state’s proud tradition of service extends all the way to its very inception,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today convened a roundtable discussion featuring U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to illustrate the economic benefits of increasing energy infrastructure in West Virginia. The discussion, which included other members of the West Virginia delegation and various local stakeholders, focused on how establishing a regional ethane storage and transportation hub would help drive economic growth and maximize the country's energy... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry in West Virginia for a tour of energy production and research sites in Monongalia County. Thursday’s visits included tours of Longview Power and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).  Senator Capito speaks with members of the media following a tour of Longview Power. Senator Capito and Secretary Perry’s first stop included a tour of Longview Power to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement ahead of Independence Day on July 4. **Click here or the image above to watch the video.****Download the video here.** Full video transcript:As we join with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our great nation, it is important to remember our veterans and those currently serving.These individuals have sacrificed so much so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.To honor our... Read More