Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the West Virginia Development Office will receive $200,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the WorkForce West Virginia Competitive Improvement Program, which helps train workers and strengthen local businesses. “In order to grow and compete nationally, West Virginia’s businesses must have access to a strong workforce,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced today the opening of her new U.S. Senate office in Morgantown. “I am thrilled to announce another state office opening this week,” said Senator Capito. “Our Morgantown office establishes yet another location for West Virginians to seek help from our staff members and communicate their concerns so I can better serve them in the United States Senate.” The Morgantown office will allow Senator... 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 $131,310 in funding for the West Virginia State Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) West Virginia Private Water Well Safety Project. The goal of the project is to identify and address drinking water program performance gaps, improve efficiency and effectiveness of drinking water programs and identify and reduce exposures leading to drinking water... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced more than $6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia airport infrastructure projects. These funds are awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides funding to public agencies for the planning and development of public airports.“Investment in West Virginia’s... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) today announced she will host three Academy Days during the fall semester for West Virginia students interested in learning more about admissions to the U.S. Service Academies and available ROTC scholarships.“Nominating young men and women for admission to our country’s service academies is one of my most important responsibilities,” said Senator Capito. “These events provide students and their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program to provide crucial housing services to homeless veterans and their families in West Virginia. The program will help organizations permanently house homeless veterans quickly, engage in outreach to find and serve veterans in need, provide veterans with case management and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Daily Mail Opinion Page of the Charleston Gazette-Mail regarding the president’s nuclear deal with Iran. Last week, Senate Democrats prevented an up-or-down vote on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Resolution of Disapproval. “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that there will be another opportunity for a straight up-or-down vote on Tuesday, which I will support and... 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 $253,905 for the South Charleston Fire Department 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 and equipment for wellness and fitness, as well as to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities. “Our firefighters selflessly put the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced a total of $2,169,679 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will improve West Virginia’s ability to combat crime, specifically sexual assault. The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information Services (FRIS) will receive $998,879 from the DOJ Office on Violence Against Women. The West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services will receive... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that three West Virginia organizations, the Consortium for Entrepreneurial Education in Charleston, the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation in Fairmont, and the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program in Cabell, Wayne and Wyoming Counties, will receive $100,000, $125,000 and $130,000 respectively from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for programs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Fourteen years ago, our country was forever changed by the deadly attacks on September 11, 2001. The terrorists who sought to tear us apart instead united us more than ever. Selfless first responders and citizens risked their lives to rescue others, and brave military personnel put themselves in harm’s way to defend... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after today’s vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Resolution of Disapproval. The motion was not agreed to on a 58-42 vote preventing the Senate from taking an up-or-down vote on the resolution of disapproval. The Senate is expected to reconsider the cloture motion next Tuesday. If the cloture motion is agreed to, the Senate could then proceed to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released information regarding Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Senator Capito’s office will receive 200 tickets for West Virginians to view the address from the Papal Audience on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. These tickets are standing-room only and the viewing will take place outside. Senator Capito’s office will distribute the tickets through... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that three West Virginia community coalitions, Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, the Morgan County Partnership and the Strong Through Our Plan (STOP) Coalition, will each receive $125,000 annually for the next five years from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program to reduce youth substance use. “West Virginia has the highest rate of deaths from drug... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced the relocation of her U.S. Senate office in Charleston. The new office is located in the heart of downtown Charleston and will provide support for those in and around the capital city. The Charleston office will allow Senator Capito and her staff to better connect with and serve West Virginians from the state’s largest city. A variety of constituent services are offered by staff, who are available during... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that seven volunteer fire departments in West Virginia will receive a total of $918,751 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 and equipment for wellness and fitness, as well as to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities. “These grants... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced West Virginia will receive $782,849 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHSMA) to improve West Virginia’s response to hazardous materials transportation incidents and better protect communities and families. West Virginia will receive $198,828 through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants (HMEP)... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – More than 60 West Virginia small business owners had the opportunity to create a free website today at a workshop hosted by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Google. “Small businesses of all kinds benefitted from today’s workshop, and it was inspiring to seeing West Virginia’s entrepreneurial spirit in action. These same businesses are the backbone of our local communities and power our state’s economy,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $141,237 for the City of Huntington’s Women’s Empowerment and Addiction Recovery (WEAR) Program, a specialized program within the current drug court that will address the needs of women in the sex trade who are battling drug addiction and mental health issues. In addition to undergoing the standard drug court model, participants will receive mental and physical health care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded West Virginia University (WVU) Libraries with a Sparks! Ignition Grant for Libraries to address challenges faced by the student veteran community. “Our men and women in uniform risk their lives to protect our freedoms. In return, we must continue to help those who have served after they return home and... Read More