Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that West Virginia has received more than $5.8 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs. “I have often said that West Virginia is like one big small town where our people come together to help one another in times of need,” said Senator Capito. “These... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that three volunteer fire departments in West Virginia will receive a total of $124,654 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to purchase training and protective gear, as well as to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities. “As firefighters work to save people and property... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding her support for an amendment that would prevent terrorists from purchasing firearms while also protecting Americans’ constitutional rights:“The horrific act of terrorism in Orlando is a stark reminder that America is under attack by terrorists who want to destroy our freedoms and our way of life. In order to prevent future attacks we need a clear strategy to defeat ISIS, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that a total of $3,333,436 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has been awarded to 10 West Virginia health centers.“Community health centers offer vital resources to many West Virginians. This funding will help expand access to treatment, including important preventative and primary... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the committee’s approval of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 and the Financial Services, General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017. “As West Virginia continues to suffer from job loss caused by this administration’s anti-coal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of its proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program, a program designed to assist with implementation of the Clean Power Plan, which has been stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court. “EPA’s blatant disregard for the rule of law and the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the harmful Clean Power Plan is its latest assault against... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $172,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services State Office of Rural Health. This funding will be used primarily for workforce development and provider placement, improving access to healthcare in rural communities throughout West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that West Virginia University will receive $419,910 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding was awarded through the Advanced Education Nursing Grant to train more advanced education nurses. “Nurses play a vital role in the health care industry and the overall well-being of West Virginia’s communities,” said Senator Capito. “The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the Senate on an 85-13 vote: “In light of the very real threats we face from ISIS and other terrorists, we must ensure our troops around the world have the right tools to defend our country. The National Defense Authorization Act will strengthen our military and provide our service men and women with these... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After hearing from concerned patients, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today led a bipartisan group of eight senators in calling on U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to review patient perspectives on access to health care and the impact of high out-of-pocket expenses. The senators emphasized that certain health care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the Appropriations Committee’s approval of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017:“Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed our ninth funding bill out of the full committee. This bill is one of the most impactful... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced mobile offices for the Eastern Panhandle region in June. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to meet with constituents and assist with casework or other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting www.capito.senate.gov/mobile. June Eastern Panhandle Mobile Office Schedule: Thursday, June 162:00 p.m.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was appointed to serve on a conference committee that will reconcile several Senate and House appropriations bills. The conference committee, composed of 19 senators and 13 representatives, will put together a final appropriations bill funding military construction, veterans affairs, infrastructure development and housing and urban development programs, along with funding to fight the Zika virus. Senator Capito is the only... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016, which they introduced in April. This legislation updates how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses ozone requirements in the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the Capito-Flake bill seeks to deal with the overlap of the 2008 and 2015 standards, which made it difficult for states 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 $2,992,945 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for Head Start programs in Kanawha County. This funding will allow the Kanawha County Board of Education to fund 60 school and community based Head Start classrooms throughout the county and serve upwards of 1,500 students. “Young West Virginians need... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the bipartisan HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act passed out of the Labor-Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) appropriations subcommittee yesterday. The Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer’s Act would require Medicare to pay for a care planning session to provide Alzheimer’s patients and their families an early... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed passage of the bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act today. The bill, which updates the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, passed the Senate by voice vote.“Incidents like the Freedom Industries spill in Charleston demonstrate the need to ensure that the chemicals we use in our everyday lives are properly regulated,” said Senator Capito.“The Frank R.... 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 $268,176 to Marshall University from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the Graduate Psychology Education Program. This grant will allow the university to support Doctorate of Psychology students as they obtain training in rural communities in West Virginia. “West Virginia’s universities are making significant contributions to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced upcoming mobile office dates throughout West Virginia. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available to meet with constituents and assist with casework or other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting Senator Capito’s mobile office page on her website. June mobile office schedule: Thursday, June 21:00... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced that four West Virginia housing facilities will receive a total of $127,536 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