Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the establishment of an Opioid Policy Steering Committee: “I’m happy to see Commissioner Gottleib is making the opioid epidemic a priority at FDA. It’s going to take a comprehensive, all-hands-on-deck approach to make real progress in this fight. Establishing the Opioid Policy Steering... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding funding for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the administration’s FY2018 budget proposal:“The Office of National Drug Control Policy plays an important role in combatting the opioid epidemic affecting families and communities across the country. That’s why I made it very clear that eliminating ONDCP would be unacceptable. Having led the charge to... 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 Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $8,535,702 to health centers in Huntington and Baker. The funding will be used to support the medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmaceutical services the centers provide.“Keeping our communities in the Mountain State healthy is one of my top priorities,” Senator Capito said. “This... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today petitioned to rename the Huntington Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center after Hershel “Woody” Williams. Woody is West Virginia’s only living Medal of Honor recipient and from Fairmont, West Virginia.“Woody is a national treasure. From his heroic service in World War II, for which he received the Medal of Honor, to his continued service to other veterans and their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $2,319,878 to the Bluestone Health Association in Princeton. This funding will support the organization and its efforts to expand health services in southern West Virginia. “West Virginia’s community health centers provide critical services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced the Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion (Medicaid CARE) Act, which would expand access to substance abuse treatment for tens of thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries across the country. The Medicaid CARE Act would increase addiction treatment services to help combat the heroin... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Angus King (I-Maine) today reintroduced the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, bipartisan legislation that would help newborns suffering from addiction recover in the best care setting and provide support for their families.“Every 25 minutes, a baby is born already suffering from opioid withdrawal, and in West Virginia, that rate is approximately three... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a letter to the Director of the National Economic Council, Gary Cohn, encouraging him to examine the benefits of the development and construction of the Appalachian Storage Hub, a world class natural gas liquid storage and distribution hub in the Appalachian region.The Senators said in part: “The Appalachian Storage Hub is a vital American infrastructure project that would enhance energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored the Back the Blue Act of 2017, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.“West Virginia’s law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe,” Senator Capito said. “In return, we must do everything possible to make sure these men and women are... 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 Health and Human Services (HHS) will award $2,978,843 to the Clay Battelle Health Services Association and Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc. This funding will support these organizations and their efforts to expand comprehensive health services and coordinate care among patients.“Our community health centers provide essential care to many... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 to promote the inclusion and participation of women in conflict resolution. The bipartisan legislation would codify in law the commitments contained in the United States’ National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, and ensure the United States promotes women’s meaningful inclusion and participation in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that $402,890 will be awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Institute of Food and Agriculture to improve sustainable agriculture and help rural communities thrive.“Investing in rural communities and their development is crucial to our state’s future, and West Virginia University plays an important role in those... 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 an additional $3,212,000 through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program (CDBG-DR). These funds are used to support recovery from major disasters, such as last June’s floods. The additional funding brings the total amount the state will receive to assist in disaster recovery efforts to $107,492,000 for FY2017.“Many families... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to help stop the rate of maternal deaths in the United States—which, unlike any other industrialized country, are on the rise. Senators Capito and Heitkamp’s bipartisan bill would work to boost on-the-ground resources to combat this growing crisis by expanding maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) that study and address the causes... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.VA.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) today introduced the Miners Pension Protection Act, legislation to secure our nation’s retired miners’ pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis. The Miners Pension Protection... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is joining efforts in the Senate to protect the Purple Heart and stop second-hand dealers from profiting on the sacrifices of America’s war heroes. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.) introduced the Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act in March.  “We could never truly repay the sacrifice countless servicemen and women have made to keep Americans safe and free, but the Purple Heart is a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to OMB Director Mick Mulvaney, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is urging the Trump Administration to reconsider any funding cuts to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as the nation grapples with a serious opioid epidemic. She called on Director Mulvaney to instead propose a realistic budget that demonstrates the administration’s commitment to combatting drug addiction. “If cuts to the ONDCP,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after voting to confirm Scott Gottlieb as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “After meeting with Dr. Goettlieb during the confirmation process, I am confident he will be a true ally in efforts to address some of the most pressing issues facing West Virginia. He understands the urgent need to combat the country’s opioid epidemic and is ready to join us in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of establishing a subterranean ethane storage and distribution hub in central Appalachia. The Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act of 2017 is co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). The legislation would help inform efforts to maximize America’s domestic energy and manufacturing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) in sending a bipartisan letter to Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health Education, Labor and Pensions, requesting a committee hearing to address the important issues surrounding drug spending. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Michael Enzi (R-Wyo.), Lisa Murkowski... Read More