Press Releases

***Update as of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015*** My staff continues to be available to assist those in need. Today, members of my team visited City Hall in Montgomery and met with members of the Red Cross. They also spoke with National Guardsmen at Valley High School while they were preparing to transport water for distribution.   To contact my office, please call:   • Charleston office: 304-347-5372 • Martinsburg office: 304-262-9285   Shelter... Read More

***Update as of 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015***As the response to the Fayette County train derailment continues, my sole focus is making sure West Virginians have access to the information and resources they need. I’ve spoken with Governor Tomblin and CSX to ensure we’re doing everything possible for those impacted by this devastating incident, and my office is in constant contact with CSX as well as federal, state and local officials. My staff continues to be available to... Read More

My thoughts are with those impacted by the train derailment in Fayette County today. My office is in touch with emergency responders, and we are keeping a close eye on the situation. I urge all West Virginians near the site of the derailment to stay safe. My office is ready and willing to assist West Virginians in need during this difficult time.To contact my office, please call:• Charleston office: 304-347-5372• Martinsburg office: 304-262-9285CSX has opened a Community Outreach... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding her vote to confirm Dr. Ashton Carter as Secretary of Defense: “Dr. Ashton Carter is a very qualified nominee for Secretary of Defense and I am confident he will work tirelessly on behalf of our troops and our nation’s security interests. I am encouraged that his position on crucial issues such as Russian aggression in Ukraine and arming and aiding moderate rebels in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation, Janet McCabe, told Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) West Virginia was excluded from public hearings on the EPA’s proposed climate rules because locations were chosen based on “where people were comfortable coming.” Sen. Capito issued the following statement... Read More

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding Procter & Gamble’s announcement that it will build a $500 million manufacturing facility at the Tabler Station Business Park in Berkeley County, West Virginia. The project is reported to create more than 1,000 construction jobs and 700 permanent jobs.   “This is tremendous news for the hard-working people of West Virginia who deserve the opportunity for a... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding her vote to confirm Michael Botticelli as Director of National Drug Control Policy: “As Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, Mr. Botticelli visited Huntington and Beckley last summer and witnessed first-hand drug addiction’s devastation in West Virginia.   “He met with local law enforcement officials, visited The Healing Place of Huntington and toured... Read More

  WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a weekly video address to West Virginians. Capito discusses her efforts to get Washington working for West Virginia again, her reaction to President Obama’s proposed budget and her questioning of EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. She also highlights her role in passing legislation that helps veterans with access to mental health care, and introducing a bill that fights back against the growing drug... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation that seeks to help combat heroin and methamphetamine trafficking along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Stop Drugs at the Border Act of 2015 aims to address increased drug trafficking, as seizures along the Southwest Border and heroin deaths are on the rise. Capito said, “Far too many West Virginia families have been devastated by heroin and methamphetamine... Read More

WV MetroNews: “Capito quizzes EPA chief about stream rule”By: Chris LawrenceWest Virginia MetroNewsWednesday, Feb. 4, 2015View full story online HERE.U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito raised questions Wednesday during a Congressional hearing about how far new rules proposed by the federal Environmental Protection Agency would go to extend authority for regulating the Clean Water Act.The EPA’s proposed Waters of the United States rule would extend the agency’s authority to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in favor of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which helps veterans transition from active duty service and improves access to mental health care and suicide prevention resources. The bipartisan bill, which Sen. Capito co-sponsored, passed the Senate unanimously and heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Sen. Capito issued the following statement regarding the bill’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement today regarding the President’s proposed budget: “I’m disappointed by President Obama’s budget. Rather than a budget that adds $8.5 trillion to the national debt, we need a budget that responsibly moves our country forward without saddling our children and grandchildren with mountains of debt. We need a budget that invests in job creation, harnesses our abundant energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) delivered a statement in support of the LNG Permitting Certainly and Transparency Act (S. 33) during a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today. This bill eliminates bureaucratic red tape and expedites liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications so that West Virginia, and other states with vast shale gas reserves, can benefit from the economic opportunities presented by the natural gas boom. Sen. Capito... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of a bipartisan bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline: “My first act in the Senate was co-sponsoring this bipartisan bill to authorize Keystone XL’s construction. I was proud to see it come to fruition today. Construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will bring thousands of jobs and a big boost to America’s economy. If... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced senior staff appointments for her U.S. Senate office, including the hiring of Ashley Berrang as Communications Director. “I’m very proud of the team we have put together. This extremely talented group is committed to serving West Virginians and taking on the challenges facing our state,” said Capito. “The wealth of knowledge and experience each member of this team brings to the table will... Read More

  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, this week announced Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will serve as the chairman of the Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee. The subcommittee oversees EPA regulations established under the Clean Air Act, including rules to curb carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants.   “I am honored to welcome Senator Shelley Capito (R-WV) to serve as the... Read More

  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this evening released a video in response to President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address. Watch the video HERE.         Read More

  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today announced Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will serve as Chairman of the Legislative Branch subcommittee for the 114th Congress. Capito is the only freshman Senator to chair an Appropriations subcommittee.   “Having a lead role in determining our nation’s spending priorities is a tremendous responsibly that I take very seriously. I look forward to working... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R -W.Va.) today released the following statement regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Today I join all West Virginians in remembering the life and legacy of an American hero who fought tirelessly for freedom and equality in the face of adversity.  It’s hard to imagine what our country might look like today without Dr. King’s brave fight against discrimination and injustice. “Dr. King famously said, ‘Life's... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement in response to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s State of the State speech and the first day of West Virginia’s legislative session: “Our state made history once again today as Republicans took control of the state legislature for the first time in more than 80 years and got to work rebuilding West Virginia.  I was pleased to hear Governor Tomblin affirm tonight that he will work... Read More