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Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the historic crisis at the southern border, the need for substantive border policy changes to be included in a national security supplemental Congress will consider, and the deep ties between the security of the United States and that of our allies. Senator... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “IIJA Investments in Habitat and Ecosystem Restoration, Pollinators, and Wildlife Crossings.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank the witnesses for coming today and holding this... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined 31 of her Senate colleagues to call on President Biden to reaffirm America’s global economic leadership by reversing a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to abandon long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that allow the free flow of information across borders, protect against the forced transfer of American... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Justice (DOJ), and Energy (DOE), as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to support economic development, infrastructure improvement, public safety, and academic research initiatives in West Virginia. EPA... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, joined 24 of her Senate colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers over the administration’s lack of a cohesive Iran strategy, given the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver. As... Read More

**Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s video statement.** **Click here to download the video.** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she is nominating 29 qualified high school seniors from 15 counties throughout West Virginia to the prestigious U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 31 Republican colleagues in a letter – led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) – urging the Biden administration to address antisemitism toward Jewish children in K-12 schools amid rising rates in the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israel.  “We are deeply concerned that the Department of Education is not ensuring American K-12 schools are fostering a safe learning environment for... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today led her Republican colleagues in highlighting the multifaceted crisis at the southern border created by President Biden’s inaction, as well as the impact this crisis creates on American communities and national security, and the need for substantive policy changes.   HIGHLIGHTS: IMPACT ON AMERICA: “The... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee,participated in a full committee hearing titled, “WRDA 2024: Stakeholder Feedback on USACE Project Partnership Agreements.” HIGHLIGHTS: ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO PROJECT NEGOTIATIONS: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “When you had a disagreement and you say that you have to work out…you... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “WRDA 2024: Stakeholder Feedback on USACE Project Partnership Agreements.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and you're right. We do and have a great track record of working together on WRDA and we're... Read More

**Click here to download b-roll from the event** WASHINGTON, D.C. — This evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, hosted the annual lighting ceremony for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.The tree, a 63-foot Norway Spruce, hails from the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County, W.Va. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program for a chromium metal facility in West Virginia. The funding will be used to help construct a new manufacturing facility in Weirton, W.Va. for Boston Metal, a metallurgy company aiming to manufacture critical materials for various supply chains. This funding... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement in response to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announcing a final rule that imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations, despite lacking the authority from Congress to do so. “Federal overreach to advance a misguided... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) decision to once again delay the implementation of the tax scheme in the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan that lowers the threshold for Americans to receive a 1099-K form for one year. Last year, Senator Capito introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 omnibus package that would delay the reporting requirement for one year.“This very provision was... Read More

**Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following video message ahead of Thanksgiving to express gratitude for the many blessings offered to West Virginians and Americans. Full video transcript included below: “Thanksgiving is such a special holiday, especially in West Virginia. It's a time when we gather with our friends, our family, and our loved ones. “It's... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with 45 of her Senate colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo that raised questions over the decision announced last month by the Bureau of Industry and Security to enact a 90-day pause for the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets. The letter was led... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last week, the U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan resolution offered by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) encouraging Americans nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels amid a period of historically increased traffic incidents and fatalities. The Senate passed their bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution unanimously. “The Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest—if not the busiest—travel day in our... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 18 of her Senate Republican colleagues in calling on President Joe Biden to immediately enforce oil sanctions on Iran as mandated by Congress. The letter – led by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) – also urges the administration to permanently freeze the $6 billion funding mechanism established in September’s hostage agreement with Iran.“For far too long, Iran has evaded consequence for... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Shady Spring Public Service District in Raleigh County, W.Va. to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant in Glen Morgan, W.Va. This award was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made by Senator... Read More

PRINCETON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Princeton, W.Va., where she visited Conn-Weld’s manufacturing facility as a part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) “I Make America” grassroots campaign. While there, Senator Capito toured the facility to see Conn-Weld’s recent expansion project, met with employees, and participated in a town hall event.“It was great to visit with individuals who are truly making America, and whose efforts greatly... Read More