Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following their meeting last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) questioned Elaine Chao, the nominee for transportation secretary, during today’s nomination hearing in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Senator Capito focused her questions on the infrastructure needs of rural America, as well as financing for transportation projects, broadband deployment and efforts to prevent impaired driving.“As someone who lives... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced grant funding totaling $761,057 for three West Virginia projects in Princeton, Bradshaw and Huntington. The funding will be used to map 30 sewer systems in 11 counties, implement a sanitary sewer upgrade plan, and finance a self-sufficiency educational program. “Funding for these Appalachian Regional Commission projects is welcome news,” said Senator Capito. “In... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is reintroducing legislation to spur investment in communities facing significant economic challenges due to coal industry job losses. The Creating Opportunities for Rural Economies (CORE) Act encourages new development by using New Markets Tax Credits to invest in underserved, low-income communities. “States like West Virginia have suffered from severe job loss in the coal and other industries. These... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that $4,821,155 will be awarded to the MountainHeart Community Services, Roane Co. Family Health Care, Raleigh County Community Action Association and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services. This funding will support Head Start programs in Raleigh County and Oceana, West Virginia. It will also fund maternal and child health services for families in West Virginia and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Elaine Chao, the nominee for transportation secretary, met in Senator Capito’s office today to discuss the Trump Administration’s transportation priorities. Senator Capito issued the following statement about the meeting:“From rural airports and pipeline safety to improving our highways and rural broadband, the Department of Transportation oversees many issues that directly impact West Virginians. I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, the nominee for EPA administrator, met in Senator Capito’s office today to discuss EPA priorities in the Trump Administration and environmental policies that impact West Virginia. Senator Capito issued this statement following the meeting: “Today’s meeting was very productive and it underscored our shared commitment to reining in federal government overreach and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Governor Rick Perry, the nominee for energy secretary, met in Senator Capito’s office today to discuss the Trump Administration’s energy priorities and West Virginia’s critical role in America’s energy landscape. Senator Capito issued the following statement about the meeting: “Governor Perry is from a significant energy producing state that faces some of the same challenges and opportunities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today received Senate committee assignments for the 115th Congress. She will continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committees on Appropriations, Environment and Public Works, and Rules and Administration. She has also added the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to her portfolio. “From repealing burdensome EPA regulations to advancing critical infrastructure and broadband access, these committee... Read More

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video message wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Full video transcript included below: Hello and Merry Christmas!As 2016 draws to a close, I am excited to join with friends and family in West Virginia and reflect on all that we have to be grateful for this year, and all that we are poised to accomplish in 2017 under Republican leadership.During the holiday season, please join... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that two West Virginia housing facilities will receive a total of $118,726 from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The grants will help end homelessness among the veteran population in West Virginia by providing financial assistance to help homeless veterans find housing and seek additional services offered by the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that housing facilities across West Virginia will receive a total of $7,761,222 under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program for projects with the goal of ending homelessness. “Helping each other in times of need is a well-known West Virginia tradition and one that I am particularly proud to call ours,” said... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced $87,280,000 has been secured for West Virginia flood relief through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) Program. This funding builds on the $17 million in CDBG-DR funding that Senator Capito secured for West Virginia in October, resulting in a total of more than $104 million for flood recovery through CDBG-DR to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Surface Mining released its final Stream Protection Rule: “It is disappointing, but certainly not surprising, that the Obama Administration has decided to pursue this last-ditch effort to further harm West Virginia coal jobs. The Stream Protection Rule would cause significant harm to both surface and underground coal mines. Fortunately,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help West Virginians recover from the June 2016 flood, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is urging U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro to direct a portion of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funding to victims in West Virginia. West Virginia initially received a down payment toward flood relief funding after the Senate passed a short-term government funding bill in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding Governor Rick Perry’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Energy: “President-elect Trump’s nomination of Governor Perry for Energy Secretary is encouraging news. As a leader in energy production, West Virginia plays a critical role in powering the nation with affordable, reliable energy. I look forward to working with Governor Perry to address some of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN), legislation that will modernize water infrastructure and address flood prevention. The bill passed the Senate on a 78-21 vote early Saturday morning and includes the Water Resources Development Act, which passed the Senate earlier this year. “The WIIN Act invests in critical water infrastructure, including waterways, flood... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is encouraging the new administration to include broadband deployment as a core component of any infrastructure proposals. In the letter, Senator Capito outlines the clear need for expanded broadband access in rural America, including West Virginia, and her desire to work with the new administration on this important issue. Improving broadband accessibility in West Virginia has been... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent following only a short-term extension of miners’ health care benefits, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to take up the Miners Protection Act early in his administration. Senator Capito and other coal state Senators introduced the Miners Protection Act as an amendment to the continuing resolution to permanently protect the health care and pension benefits of our nation’s miners, but it was... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) tonight voted to protect hard-earned retirement benefits for West Virginia miners by voting for final passage of a government funding bill known as the continuing resolution. The bill also includes critical resources to help West Virginia communities recover from the devastating June floods and fight the opioid epidemic. Earlier this week, the House advanced the continuing resolution with only a four month extension of health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, which passed the Senate on a 92-7 vote and now heads to the president’s desk. “Ensuring our military has the tools and adequate funding needed to carry out its core mission is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities. In light of the serious threats we face today, it is essential that we invest in our troops who serve on... Read More