Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that West Virginia University (WVU) will receive a $600,000 grant to fund Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Research. WVU’s researchers will work to design a SOFC compatible with hydrocarbon use, while evaluating coatings aimed at reaching 50 percent or greater power density using hydrocarbon fuel.“Finding ways to utilize fossil energy more innovatively and efficiently, while... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $65,400 to Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health System. The funds will be used to assist with nurse anesthetist training.“Nurses play a vital role in the health care industry and the overall well-being of West Virginians throughout the state,” Senator Capito said. “This funding will support... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced new legislation today to expedite federal permitting for an Appalachian natural gas energy hub. The Appalachian Energy and Manufacturing Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 2017 directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other relevant federal agencies, to designate an Appalachian regional energy hub as a “critical energy infrastructure” project, making it... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to help establish the Appalachian Storage Hub in order to create jobs and economic growth in West Virginia. The Capitalizing American Storage Potential (CASP) Act, would make a regional storage hub eligible for the Department of Energy’s successful Title XVII loan guarantee program, allowing the Mountain State to realize the unique opportunities associated with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years. The NFIP is currently set to expire on September 30, 2017.“Almost one year later, West Virginia continues to pick up the pieces from the devastating flood that ripped through our state,” Senator Capito said. “The National Flood Insurance Program is important... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) reintroduced the Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act to improve health outcomes for individuals at risk for diabetes and save long-term costs for Medicare. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. This bipartisan legislation would extend Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) intent to delay implementation of the 2015 ozone standards:“State and local governments and employers across the country have had insufficient time to comply with the latest revisions to the ozone standards. I commend Administrator Pruitt and his staff at the EPA for acknowledging this reality and acting today to delay existing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The bipartisan legislation will increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) while also protecting employees committed to serving our veterans. It passed the Senate by a voice vote.“We owe a great debt to the brave men and women who serve our country, and... 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 $4,617,932 will be awarded to the Kanawha County Board of Education and the AFL-CIO Appalachian Council. The funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will allow Head Start programs in the state to continue to provide critical nutrition, health, education and social services to local children and... 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 $390,224 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for airports in Bluefield and Logan. The grants will be used to restore and repair airport and runway areas.“Not only do infrastructure improvements help keep travelers safe, but they also help move West Virginia in the right direction economically,” Senator Capito said. “These grants... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued this statement about President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement:“President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement is the right decision for the American economy and workers in West Virginia and across the country. West Virginians have suffered tremendous economic calamity as a result of the Obama... 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 has been awarded more than $5.4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.“West Virginians are known for joining together and supporting our neighbors,” Senator Capito said. “These AmeriCorps awards will continue important efforts that have... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for revitalization efforts in West Virginia. This funding will be used to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies.“Strengthening our communities and creating a jobs-friendly environment in West Virginia are top priorities, and these grants will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $309,869.00 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire departments in Springfield and Shepherdstown. The grants awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program will help local fire departments purchase new equipment to use in emergency situations.“Maintaining safe communities throughout West Virginia is essential, and our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement ahead of Memorial Day:“We can never do enough to thank those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedoms we cherish today. On Memorial Day and every day, our hearts and gratitude go out to these fallen heroes and our military families. I hope all West Virginians will join me in thanking our brave men and women in uniform for their service.”  # # # Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation to expand and strengthen a successful Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program covering the costs for non-traditional technology education programs. The Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) Act would allow veterans to learn valuable 21st century workforce skills such as computer coding and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the Advancing America’s Missile Defense Act of 2017. The bill – a direct response to continued aggression from North Korea – seeks to strengthen and improve the reliability, capability and capacity of U.S. homeland... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) proudly welcomed 25 veterans from West Virginia to the nation’s capital for the eighth “Always Free Honor Flight,” which included visiting Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial. “I was honored to welcome West Virginia veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington today,” Senator... 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 to examine legislation regarding air quality standards. As Senator Capito explained in her opening remarks, there are proposals in Congress, including her Ozone Standards Implementation Act, that would help address concerns related to implementation of ozone standards, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the administration’s detailed FY2018 budget proposal: “The president’s budget proposal lays out the administration’s priorities. However, it’s ultimately up to Congress to determine how we will fund the government and where to allocate our limited resources. While I am pleased the administration has proposed funding to continue certain programs... Read More