Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after voting to confirm Heather Wilson as secretary of the Air Force: “Heather’s record of service to our country and her impressive achievements in the public and private sectors make her tremendously qualified for this important position. Heather and I served together in the House of Representatives, where I saw firsthand what a strong leader and good person she is. She... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following introduction of the Gigabit Opportunity Act or GO Act last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s (R-W.Va.) efforts to improve high-speed internet access in rural America drew broad support from stakeholders, including FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel also ran an op-ed by Senator Capito in Sunday’s paper about the GO Act. Read it here or see the full piece below.  What They’re Saying “The Gigabit... 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 FY2017 omnibus appropriations legislation to fund the government. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 79-18 and is expected to be signed into law by the president. “The government funding bill we passed today provides critical resources that will help West Virginians in important ways. I fought hard to ensure the final agreement included... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today reintroduced legislation to help seniors access prescription drugs and health care services provided by community pharmacies. Co-sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act (S. 1044) will provide individuals on Medicare Part D more flexibility to choose pharmacies in their communities without paying additional... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced tech neutral legislation to accelerate the development of high-speed internet in low-income and rural communities. The Gigabit Opportunity Act or GO Act expands broadband in these communities by targeting investments to areas with the greatest need, eliminating barriers to investment and streamlining patchwork regulations. “The economic benefits of broadband are clear, especially in West Virginia.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the CTE Excellence and Equity Act to support re-designing the high school experience to include courses more relevant to the 21st century workforce to better prepare students for future careers. The bill would provide federal funding for partnerships between school districts, employers, and institutions of higher... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today in response to the FY2017 omnibus appropriations legislation that funds the government: “The government funding agreement includes a number of significant wins for West Virginians. The bill will provide the permanent health care our miners were promised — something I fought hard to secure in this agreement. It will also deliver essential funds for flood relief, increase resources... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the inclusion of the Miner’s Protection Act in the government funding agreement reached last night. Congress is expected to vote on the measure this week, which includes permanent health care benefits for miners and several other provisions that will benefit West Virginians: “Protecting health care benefits for our nation’s coal miners has been one of my top... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $419,342 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire departments in Morgantown and Terra Alta. The grants awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program will help local fire departments purchase new equipment. “In order to maintain safe communities throughout West Virginia, we must equip local fire departments with the tools they... 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 $3,384,277 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will be awarded to Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. in Huntington. This funding will enable Head Start programs in Huntington to continue to provide critical health, nutrition, education, and social services to local families and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve seniors’ access to hospice care in rural America. Currently, a statutory barrier inhibits seniors’ access to hospice in rural communities across the country. When patients enroll in hospice, they select a physician or nurse practitioner to serve as their provider. Unlike other services, rural health clinics (RHCs) and federally... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as secretary of Agriculture: “Governor Perdue has the knowledge and experience to be a true leader in helping our country’s agriculture sector and rural areas grow and succeed. I look forward to working with him to ensure West Virginia’s farmers have the support and flexibility they need and to help expand the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) applauded the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement that $5,881,983 in opioid crisis grants will be awarded to West Virginia. Funding will support prevention, treatment and recovery services. HHS Secretary Tom Price announced the grants as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in America. The grants will be awarded to all 50 states... 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 and Cecil Roberts, President of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging them to include a permanent solution for the miners’ benefits in the government funding bill that... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s decision to initiate a study of the nation’s electric grid, specifically examining the impact regulatory burdens have had on base load power sources, as well as the importance of fuel diversity in ensuring grid reliability. The study was initiated Friday and will continue over a two-month period. ”I am encouraged by Secretary Perry's... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch today. Gorsuch was confirmed on a 54-45 vote, despite Senate Democrats’ historic attempt to filibuster a Supreme Court nominee. “I was proud to cast my vote in support of Judge Neil Gorsuch, our newest Supreme Court justice. Judge Gorsuch’s qualifications are indisputable. After meeting face to face, thoroughly... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s military action in Syria: “I commend President Trump for taking swift and decisive action against the Assad regime for its appalling use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians this week. I was deeply shaken by the terrible images of innocent men, women, and children suffering from such an inhumane attack. The use of chemical weapons on innocent... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that $278,796 will be awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) from the National Institute on Aging to support the University’s Stroke Research Training Program. The program aims to train the next generation of stroke researchers to better assess strokes in the context of the affected population. The training program will select the best PhD students from the participating... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) urged her colleagues to support action to prevent a lapse in important benefits to retired miners. The Senate passed a continuing resolution in December that included a four-month extension to fund healthcare benefits for retirees until the end of April. The following month, Senator Capito and others reintroduced the Miners Protection Act in the 115th Congress to provide a permanent... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) urged her colleagues to support Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch. The Senate is expected to vote on Judge Gorsuch’s confirmation on Friday. Watch Senator Capito’s full speech here. Remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. President –“I come to the floor to express my strong support for the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be the next Associate... Read More