Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) stopped in Elkins, W.Va. to address the participants of the American Legion Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College. Afterwards, Senator Capito traveled to Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va. to address the participants of the American Legion Mountaineers Boys State. “Every time I come to Girls State and Boys State, I’m reminded of the great future ahead for our state with the bright young... 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, today announced $768,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will be used to support the “Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy” Project that partners with the Center for Disease Control National Center... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 22 of her Senate Republican colleagues to reintroduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2023. This legislation – led by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) – would address the unacceptably high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-01) are introducing legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing its recently announced proposal that would force the closure of coal- and gas-fired power plants. The Protect Our Power Plants (POPP) Act outlines the illegalities of the EPA’s latest proposal, which... 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 member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced three grants totaling $300,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for regional development planning across West Virginia.“At the EPW Committee, we oversee and work closely with the ARC to identify places where investments can strengthen local economies and make a... 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 $1,444,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Town of Oceana, W.Va. This funding, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Senator Capito, will be used to upgrade Oceana’s wastewater collection system to... 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 member of the Appropriations Committee, released the below statement on today’s groundbreaking of the Kerens to Parsons section of Corridor H. For years, Capito has delivered resources for Corridor H’s completion through Congressionally Directed Spending, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act she crafted in the EPW Committee, and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development and Recruitment Act. This bipartisan legislation – led by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – would address aviation workforce shortages by boosting resources to help recruit and train pilots, aviation manufacturing workers, and mechanics.In addition to Senators Capito, Klobuchar, and Moran, the Aviation Workforce Development and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, released the below statement on the groundbreaking of the Kerens to Parsons section of Corridor H. For years, Capito has delivered resources for Corridor H’s completion through Congressionally Directed Spending, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act she crafted in the EPW Committee, and other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week reintroduced the Supporting Families Through Addiction Act with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) and David Trone (D-Md.). The legislation would create a $25 million grant program over five years to help national and local nonprofit organizations provide support services to the families of those undergoing substance use disorder treatment.With drug overdoses on the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to West Virginia University (WVU) for two research projects. One project revolves around water quality and is funded by the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program that Senator Capito has supported. The other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a group of bipartisan colleagues to introduce the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act. This bipartisan legislation – led by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) – would strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws and ensure they remain effective tools to fight back against unfair trade practices and protect American workers.The legislation updates the previous Leveling the Playing Field... 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, today announced $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for the City of Charleston, W.Va. to establish a workforce development program the Charleston West Side Hope Center for Career Training. This funding, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request... 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, today joined U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in sending a letter urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to abandon the agency’s costly student loan forgiveness efforts and instead focus on preparing borrowers and loan servicers to resume student... 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 on ecosystem restoration projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. HIGHLIGHTS: IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN GETTING PROJECTS DONE: “I know it was a public-private partnership. And can you talk about... 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, “Perspectives on Ecosystem Restoration Projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Chairman Carper, for calling today’s hearing. “Since... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $511,427 in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This funding was made available through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and appropriated in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023. “Every day I am working to improve West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $53,797 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for two West Virginia Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Specifically, this funding aims to address unsheltered and/or rural homelessness through HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Program to help those experiencing homelessness after fleeing sexual violence, human... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, applauded the announcement that Amtrak has submitted applications for Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funding for 16 proposed projects around the country that would improve Long Distance reliability, reduce travel times, and expand service. This funding was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Brooke and Monongalia counties focused on economic development, innovation, and the future of health services in West Virginia. First, Senator Capito visited the new Pure Watercraft manufacturing facility in Beech Bottom, W.Va. During the visit, Senator Capito delivered remarks at the facility’s ribbon-cutting event and saw a demonstration of one of the electric pontoon boats that will be... Read More