Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Staff members from the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will host mobile office hours southern West Virginia starting today and throughout the month of June. Staff will be available to meet constituents and assist West Virginians with federal issues. Upcoming Mobile Office Hours: Friday, June 122:00 – 3:00 pmCabell County Courthouse750 5th AvenueHuntington, WV 25701 Tuesday, June 169:00 – 10:00 amBoone County Courthouse200 State... Read More

“Recognizing the tight fiscal environment in Washington, I am pleased that West Virginia’s priorities were heard and addressed through the appropriations process.” – Senator Capito 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 key defense, research and development, and other funding for programs in West Virginia. Today the Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today co-sponsored bipartisan legislation designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored. The Care Planning Act of 2015, introduced by Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), creates a Medicare benefit for patient-centered care planning for people with serious illness. It will reimburse a team of health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the committee’s passage of S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. In April, Senator Capito joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wy.) and a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce the bill as an alternative approach to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Today, we are one step closer... Read More

Senators call on Commerce, Agriculture Secretaries to prioritize broadband access for rural Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan effort to ensure the federal government prioritizes high-speed broadband access for rural Americans. In a letter signed by more than a dozen Senators, the Senators pressed Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Co-Chairs of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Inter-Mountain focused on the benefits of creating a connected West Virginia. In the op-ed, Senator Capito outlines her Capito Connect Plan and how this strategy can bring affordable, high speed internet access to every home, business and classroom in West Virginia. The Capito Connect Plan includes three steps for tackling the broadband challenge in West... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's weekly address to West Virginians. Weekly Address to West Virginians June 5, 2015 Hi - I'm Senator Capito, and this is my weekly Senate update. Last week I had the opportunity to travel throughout West Virginia and meet with job creators, elected officials and people from all corners of the state. One thing I heard consistently was the need to do something about our roads, bridges and highways. I couldn’t agree more.   This month I will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) co-sponsored a bipartisan measure to help military families combat Alzheimer’s disease and support those suffering or caring for a military family member with this devastating illness. More than 5 million Americans are living with this disease, and more than 15 million people serve as their caregivers. This measure, introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and offered as an amendment to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $5 million in AmeriCorps investments across West Virginia. The funding includes $3.9 million in grants for West Virginia nonprofits and $1 million in educations scholarships for AmeriCorps members in the state. The grants will also leverage an additional $2.6 million in local matching support. Several West Virginia organizations will receive... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today co-sponsored the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act (S. 1475). This legislation would allow physicians who can demonstrate they followed recommended best practices developed by the physician community to benefit from increased liability protection in the form of a legal safe harbor. By reducing the necessary practice of defensive medicine and increasing adherence to evidence-based medicine this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health centers throughout West Virginia to continue supporting healthcare operations and expanding access to care. “West Virginia’s community health centers play an important role in keeping our communities healthy. These HHS grants will help... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the final “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule: “The final WOTUS rule announced today is deeply troubling. Rather than incorporating input from Congress and concerned Americans, this rule doubles down on overreach and threatens to impede small businesses, agriculture, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) unveiled her three-point Capito Connect Plan for bringing affordable, high-speed internet access to every home, business and classroom in West Virginia. “High-speed internet access is a pillar of our 21st Century infrastructure and a gateway to economic growth in rural America,” said Senator Capito at a roundtable discussion in Fairmont. “When I was sworn into the Senate, I outlined my top priorities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement regarding Memorial Day: “This Memorial Day, as we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation, I ask you to join me in thanking all of our military men and women for their selfless service. We can never do enough to thank those who have given their lives so that we may enjoy the freedoms we cherish today."Click here to watch Senator Capito’s Memorial Day... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after passage of a short-term highway bill this morning: “West Virginians rely heavily on roads, bridges and highways to fuel our economy, to access hard to reach areas in our state and to transport necessary goods and services. While I supported a short-term bill to avoid a gap in highway funding, states cannot plan for lasting investments with piecemeal fixes. We need to create certainty within... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today co-sponsored legislation by that would inject transparency and stop overreach in the federal rulemaking process related to mining.The bipartisan Supporting Transparent Regulatory and Environmental Actions in Mining Act of 2015 (STREAM Act) introduced by Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), and co-sponsored by Senators Capito and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), would ensure that any rule issued by U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) is based on... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after passage of The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (also known as TPA) today. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate on a 62-37 vote.“The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 that passed the Senate today represents a balanced approach to trade and creates new opportunities to export West Virginia-made goods... Read More

Click here to watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians.   Weekly Address to West VirginiansMay 22, 2015  Hi - I'm Senator Shelley Moore Capito, and I would like to give you a quick update on this busy week in Washington. On Wednesday, I had the privilege of welcoming West Virginia veterans to Washington as part of the Always Free Honor Flight. This remarkable group of veterans fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. This week, I also sent a letter to U.S. Attorney... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding today’s layoffs in West Virginia’s coal industry:“Today’s announcement is a stark reminder of the impact that misguided federal policies have on the lives of real people. The administration’s continued overreach has contributed to thousands of coal miners losing their jobs in West Virginia and our neighboring states, harming local economies and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding a new analysis on the impacts of the “Clean Power Plan” from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) out today:“This new analysis from the administration’s own energy statistician calls needed attention to the threats posed by the president’s misguided ‘Clean Power Plan.’ According to the analysis, the president’s efforts to regulate... Read More