Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday sent a letter, led by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), regarding allegations of serious misconduct occurring at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton. The letter was sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters In their letter, the senators called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and BOP to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed published today in Roll Call, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, writes about the way forward in addressing contamination from PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” and why passive receiver protections are necessary to ensure the original polluters pay for the cleanup, not taxpayers or utility ratepayers. “If we care about protecting our families from the health and... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), appeared on ABC News where she discussed the recent all-women, bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) that she led to the Indo-Pacific region. During the trip, the delegation engaged with senior leaders throughout the region to discuss a variety of topics, including domestic and international security matters. The members also engaged with senior... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Tri-State LifeCare’s new AdultDay Program in Huntington, W.Va. The new first-of-its-kind service in West Virginia is a program for older adults that provides them with the opportunity to engage with peers and participate in group/individual therapeutic activities while receiving healthcare services and monitoring. “Our seniors have done so much for our communities and our state,... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Round 1 of Ranking Member Capito’s questions. Click here for Round 2. 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 on implementing the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, a cornerstone of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. HIGHLIGHTS: ON NEED FOR LIABILITY PROTECTIONS FOR PASSIVE RECEIVERS OF... 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, “Implementing IIJA: Perspectives on the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, Part II.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Chairman Carper, and it’s great to be back with you. Hope you had a nice break in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), to support several health care programs, opioid response and Drug Free Community (DFC) programs, and research projects at West Virginia University (WVU) and West Virginia State University (WVSU). HHS... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined with 17 of her Senate colleagues, led by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), in sending a letter urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act as Congress intended and restore federal funding for educational activities like hunting and archery: “Once again, the Biden administration has taken a misguided interpretation of laws passed by Congress. I’ve heard... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), today announced funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Burlington United Methodist Family Services and Marshall University’s Center for Foster Care Excellence. This funding, which was secured through two Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined with 25 of her Senate Republican colleagues, led by Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding answers from the Biden administration regarding the approximately $6 billion it released to Iran in exchange for American prisoners. “When the Obama administration released $400 million in liquidated assets to Iran in 2016, we warned... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 27 fire departments and two city governments across West Virginia. The grants were awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and will support local fire departments and first responders. “Our dedicated local fire departments and first responders keep West... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 87th Annual Meeting and Business Summit where she participated in several events with business and community leaders. Senator Capito addressed the entire business summit where she provided an update on the latest from the U.S. Senate, as well as her continued work to spur economic development in West Virginia. Senator Capito’s remarks can be re-watched here. “West... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 87th Annual Meeting and Business Summit where she participated in several events with business and community leaders. Senator Capito addressed the entire business summit where she provided an update on the latest from the U.S. Senate, as well as her continued work to spur economic development in West Virginia. Senator Capito’s remarks can be re-watched here. “West... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 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, today announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) program for the Nettie Leivasy Public Service District. This funding, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Senator Capito, will be used... 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 below statement on the Biden administration issuing a revised  “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule following the Supreme Court’s ruling against the administration’s prior definition, which was an illegal federal overreach that targeted farmers, ranchers, builders and landowners. “Despite our warnings that the Biden WOTUS rule was clear... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced funding from a number of federal agencies to assist victims of crime, revitalize brownfields, foster small business growth, strengthen rural veterinarian programs, enhance mental health resources, increase food safety, and help fund a variety of research programs at West Virginia University (WVU). HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to acquire a modern storage and viewing facility to help properly maintain the most comprehensive and diverse publicly available geological sample collection in West Virginia. This award was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito. “This funding... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlighted the economic impact resulting from the redesignation of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Specifically, the U.S. National Park Service’s (NPS) 2022 National Park Visitor Spending Effects report found that over the past year, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve generated $96.1 million in economic output and supported 1,044 jobs in West Virginia. In 2022, over 1.5 million park visitors spent... 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, and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.-05), Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released findings of a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that both members previously requested titled, “Nuclear Power: NRC Needs to Take Additional Actions to Prepare to License Advanced Reactors.” In February 2022, Capito and McMorris... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the Small Business Association (SBA) to the Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corp. to support safety and security measures at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. This award was secured through a CDS request made solely by Senator Capito. “When I visited Wheeling in 2021, I learned about the ideas and... Read More