Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement regarding the committee’s passage of S. 697, The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act:   “Protecting our communities from toxic chemicals is vitally important. As the Freedom Industries spill in Charleston illustrated, our toxic chemical regulatory framework must be updated. As co-sponsor of The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a Drug Prevention Summit today at the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department in Martinsburg to discuss solutions for combating drug abuse. Senator Capito is an active advocate for drug prevention and enforcement and has supported several pieces of legislation in the Senate to help combat drug abuse, including The Stop Drugs at the Border Act of 2015, The FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act and The Opioid... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West Virginians April 24, 2015 Hello, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Thanks for watching my weekly Senate update.In just three-and-a-half months, the new Republican majority has made significant progress bringing bipartisanship and productivity back to the Senate.One prime example is the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which passed the Senate this week after Democrats ended their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted in favor of the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act today, which passed on a 99-0 vote.“Republicans and Democrats joined together today to stand up for the countless victims of human trafficking and bolster the tools available to law enforcement to crack down on this horrendous crime. Going forward, these victims will no longer go unnoticed and without the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation this week to protect the Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage enjoyed by countless Americans by making more funds available for the development of public shooting ranges.   “As a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment, I am proud to sponsor this legislation that will increase access to public shooting ranges and protect our cherished hunting and fishing traditions,” said... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West VirginiansApril 17, 2015 Hi, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito and this is my weekly Senate update. This week we surpassed the 100-day mark in the new Senate.With just 100 days under our belt, we are already making good progress on the issues we set out to tackle in January.One of these issues was resolved on Tuesday when the Senate passed a bill to improve Medicare access for seniors... Read More

MADISON, W.VA. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito today released the following statement regarding the Boone County Ambulance Authority receiving a $1.86 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program:   “It is extremely important that our local first responders have the tools and training needed to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. These brave men and women save lives, keep our communities safe and put their own... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding oral arguments being heard before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today in West Virginia v. EPA, which challenges the legality of President Obama’s “Clean Power Plan”:   “While there is no question that we must take steps to protect our environment, it simply cannot be at West Virginia’s expense. EPA’s unprecedented... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined with Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and David Vitter (R-LA) to introduce the FDA Accountability for Public Safety Act. Senator Capito released the following statement about the legislation, which would hold the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accountable for opioid drugs approved by the agency:     “West Virginia’s drug epidemic has claimed far too many lives of our friends, neighbors and children.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R.-W.Va.) voted for legislation yesterday to improve Medicare access for seniors and extend health insurance for children in West Virginia.The bill, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which passed on a 92-8 vote last night, permanently replaces the Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which has been patched 17 times since 2002, and ensures seniors in need of outpatient rehabilitation services have... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today met with Wood County community leaders who recently traveled to Minot, North Dakota to learn about preparing for a surge in population and economic activity caused by the natural gas boom.  Senator Capito issued the following statement following today’s meeting:“The natural gas boom is turning small communities around the country into hotbeds of economic growth and activity. I am excited that Wood County... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced $525,000 in federal funding for a construction project at Mercer County Airport in Bluefield. The funding will be used for a necessary taxiway that will enhance the safety of airfield operations and ensure that the airport meets specific design standards. “Investing in West Virginia’s airport infrastructure is critical to the safety of our pilots and passengers who... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced $614,582 in federal funding for improvements at Grant County Airport in Petersburg. The funding will be used to upgrade the runway lighting system to ensure the safety of operations during low visibility conditions.“Investing in West Virginia’s airport infrastructure is critical to the safety of our pilots, passengers and the local community who benefit from the services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced a total of $10,868,104 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start Programs across Southern West Virginia.The Coalfield Community Action Partnership, which serves children and families in McDowell and Mingo Counties, will receive a total of $4,217,518. Southwestern Community Action Council, which serves children and families in Cabell,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a human trafficking summit today at West Liberty University near Wheeling, West Virginia to discuss solutions for ending human trafficking. Last year, then Congresswoman Capito hosted a forum at West Virginia State University to begin laying the groundwork necessary to combat human trafficking in West Virginia. Since then, the number of suspected human trafficking incidents reported to the National Human Trafficking... Read More

Twenty million - that's the estimated number of human trafficking victims worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of these victims are Americans - mostly women and children - and many are right here in our own backyard.When I first learned about human trafficking and saw the statistics, I was shocked that this horrific industry was making a fortune within our borders. In the United States alone, human trafficking rakes in an astounding $9.8 billion from the use and abuse of victims.While not in large... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and five other Senators on a congressional delegation trip to Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq last week.“After having the opportunity to once again visit this region of the world and see firsthand the turmoil that threatens the security of America and our allies, I am more grateful than ever for our troops and the sacrifices they make to keep us safe. Meeting with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement congratulating Emma Shannon Casey of Charleston for being selected as West Virginia’s 2015 Cherry Blossom Princess:“As a member of the Pi Alpha Kappa Cherry Blossom Princess Sorority and co-chair of this year’s Cherry Blossom Princess Program, I am honored to congratulate Emma Shannon Casey for being named West Virginia’s Cherry Blossom Princess for 2015. The educational,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding the fifth anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion on April 5: “Five years ago, 29 coal miners perished in the terrible tragedy at the Upper Big Branch Mine. Our hearts still ache for the families of the hard-working miners whose lives were lost far too soon. Coal mining is a proud West Virginia tradition, but it is not without risks. We must continue working... Read More

“As West Virginians come together with friends and family this holiday weekend, my husband Charlie and I would like to wish all who celebrate a safe and blessed Easter.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement in celebration of Easter: “As West Virginians come together with friends and family this holiday weekend, my husband Charlie and I would like to wish all who celebrate a safe and blessed Easter. We... Read More