Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:“While we can never repay those who have given their lives to defend our freedom, we can pause and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our brave service men and women this Memorial Day. As West Virginians enjoy the company of family and friends this holiday weekend, I urge you to have fun, be safe and join me in honoring our fallen heroes. Our hearts are with all... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Angus King (I-Maine), along with U.S. Representatives Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), this week introduced new, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help newborns suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a withdrawal condition often caused by use of opioids and other addictive substances in pregnant women. The Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act would recognize... 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 today regarding the Senate Appropriations Committee’s passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 and the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017: “These two funding bills are important to securing our homeland and keeping Americans safe. They include critical investments in our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) are concerned with the Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE)’s decision to send its final stream protection rule to the White House without fulfilling obligations for state engagement as directed by Congress. “West Virginians care deeply about the state’s streams and water quality. Yet, the Office of Surface Mining has failed 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 $250,000 to West Virginia University from the Administration for Community Living to improve access to rehabilitation and other services for individuals with Traumatic Brains Injuries and their families with an emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention, and access to medial home and system of care. “Partnership grants from the Department of Health and Human Services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 today on an 89-0 vote:“Sexual assault is an unthinkable crime – one that we must do everything in our power to prevent. As a mother and grandmother, my vote for the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 was a no brainer. This legislation reauthorizes programs that are critical to helping states track... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced new Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awards totaling $887,145 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding will benefit Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Company in Hampshire County, Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Wood County and Independent Fire Company No. 1, Inc. in Jefferson County. “In order to keep our communities safe, West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve end-of-life care. Open communication with qualified health care providers and loved ones, and clear documentation of end-of-life wishes are essential to ensuring people receive the care they desire. Yet, research shows only 23 percent of people put their care directives in writing and 90 percent said that their physician never asked about... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) national announcement that water sources in Martinsburg, Parkersburg and Vienna contain the chemicals PFOA and PFOS at levels higher than previously recommended for public water systems. “We’re very concerned for the residents of Martinsburg, Parkersburg and Vienna in light of the new drinking... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, helped secure support for several West Virginia priorities in the agriculture appropriations bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today. She issued this statement following the bill’s unanimous passage: “This wide-ranging agriculture appropriations bill is good for West Virginia. It addresses issues I have strongly advocated for,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and an amendment providing $1.1 billion to help address the Zika virus: “We... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Congressional Co-Chair of Infrastructure Week, wrote an op-ed in The Hill today explaining why infrastructure matters. From broadband to energy deployment, Senator Capito highlights West Virginia’s infrastructure challenges and highlights the need to close America’s infrastructure investment gap. “From electricity and internet, to pipes and ports, infrastructure is an interconnected web that reaches into... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Congressmen David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams today to discuss the challenges facing West Virginia’s economy. The delegation came together to push for additional funding through the Economic Development Administration. The delegation issued this joint statement following the... 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 sixth “Always Free Honor Flight.” The Veterans’ trip to Washington, D.C. included a tour of the Capitol and visits to the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial. “Many of the veterans on today’s trip were visiting our nation’s capital for the... 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 $1,281,473 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded to the Monroe County Health Center. This funding will be used to help cover the costs of caring for underinsured or uninsured patients, as well as attracting, recruiting and retaining highly qualified medical professionals. “I’m pleased this funding is... 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 $20,831,405 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded to 11 West Virginia health centers. This funding will be used to help cover the costs of caring for underinsured or uninsured patients, as well as attracting, recruiting and retaining highly qualified medical professionals. “Health centers throughout the Mountain... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced a $697,600 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for West Virginia nonprofit and art organizations. The funding will be used to preserve the Mountain State’s cultural heritage and expand opportunities for residents to experience and participate in the arts. “West Virginia is rich with history and culture, and I believe it is important to keep our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement praising today’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2017 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. The Senate approved the bill on 90-8 vote: “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I am proud that we were able to get this bill across the finish line and secure funding for key West Virginia priorities like fossil energy research,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that a new federal Tactical Diversion Squad (TDS) will soon come to Clarksburg to help combat the prescription drug epidemic across West Virginia. Established by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), tactical diversion squads use Special Agents, Diversion Investigators, and a variety of state and local law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal drug trafficking, including “doctor... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Elkins Volunteer Fire Department will receive $200,000 under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety improvements at the station. “The Elkins Volunteer Fire Department and its selfless firefighters play a critical role in keeping the Elkins community safe. They deserve... Read More