Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that WorkForce West Virginia will receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support about 200 temporary jobs for eligible dislocated workers to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts as a result of recent severe storms and flooding across the state. This National Emergency Grant has been approved for up to $2 million, with $670,000 to be released initially.“I... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule:“Today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms what we have long known in West Virginia: the MATS rule is unlawful and failed to consider the devastating impacts on our economy. While today’s ruling is encouraging, many West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage: “West Virginia's greatest strength is our people. Regardless of our differences, we care for our neighbors, friends and communities in need. Acknowledging that we have differing views, the Supreme Court has made its decision. While I would have preferred that the Supreme Court leave this decision to the states, it is... 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 FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill and the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill today. “The Senate has taken up the annual... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell:   “Today’s ruling is a disappointment to those Americans who have been harmed by Obamacare. The ruling will not change the fact that this legislation has upended our health care system, increasing premiums and limiting choice for patients looking for a doctor or health care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today praised the committee’s unanimous approval of The Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, a bipartisan, six-year transportation bill. “Tackling America’s infrastructure crisis has and will continue to be one of my top priorities in the Senate. Our states cannot plan for lasting investments with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spoke on the Senate floor today in support of the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act, reform legislation aimed at providing safer and more effective pain management services to our nation’s veterans. Senators Capito and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the bipartisan legislation on Monday. Video of the speech and the full remarks as prepared for delivery are below. Watch Senator Capito’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee’s Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee, today chaired a hearing examining the ARENA Act, and the impacts of EPA’s proposed carbon regulations on energy costs for American businesses, rural communities and families. Senator Capito’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Welcome to this hearing of the Clean Air and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act, bipartisan VA reform legislation aimed at providing safer and more effective pain management services to our nation’s veterans. Senators Capito and Baldwin were joined in introduction by the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senators... 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 FY2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and the FY2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill this week. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I was glad to vote for these two important pieces of legislation,”... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West VirginiansJune 19, 2015 Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. West Virginia scored a major victory in our quest for better broadband this week with the announcement of a new provider for the cell tower in Paw Paw. This tower will provide service to underserved and disconnected communities in Morgan and surrounding counties. And it will boost business... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that the Cora Volunteer Fire Department will receive $80,158 in funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities, to purchase training and protective gear, and equipment for wellness and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced the initial schedule for her statewide Capito Connect listening tour in West Virginia. As part of the Capito Connect Plan announced last month, Senator Capito urged West Virginians to attend a listening session, and share their comments and suggestions for improving broadband access in the Mountain State. “Equipping our state with the broadband infrastructure needed to compete and thrive in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement about the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate on a 71-25 vote today: “Determining our nation’s defense spending priorities is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities, and a responsibility that should be taken seriously, especially when it comes to providing for our military. I could not go home today without clearly showing my support and respect for our... Read More

Last week, the delegation wrote a letter urging the Department of Labor to approve proposal $5.2 million grant will support job training programs in response to widespread and significant energy industry layoffs   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, along with Representatives David McKinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins, applauded the Department of Labor’s approval of Workforce West Virginia’s emergency comprehensive workforce... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, major legislation that would support innovative ways to improve student access to the Internet and other digital learning resources outside of the classroom. “In West Virginia, 56 percent of residents lack broadband services that meet the Federal Communications Commission’s standards. In rural areas of the state this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the announcement of a new provider for the cellular tower in Paw Paw, West Virginia after a prolonged search. Senator Capito initiated the search for a carrier earlier this year.  During her time in Congress, Senator Capito has been a strong advocate for improving connectivity and broadband access in West Virginia and recently released her Capito Connect... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $242,072 in federal funding to the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services for Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program projects. The program aims to protect seniors from healthcare fraud and abuse through education and training that increases awareness and understanding of healthcare programs. “Senior services have always been a top priority of mine – as West... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted a roundtable discussion with Michael Botticelli, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), at West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown. Senator Capito, Director Botticelli and local drug prevention experts discussed efforts to expand evidence-based public health and public safety approaches to reduce drug use and its consequences. “West Virginia’s staggering... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians.  Weekly Address to West Virginians June 12, 2015  Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. This week, the Senate debated legislation that sets our nation’s defense spending priorities. This is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities, and a responsibility we should all take seriously, especially when it comes to providing for our military.When I met our troops in the... Read More