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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, 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), along with her colleague, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize funding for a grant program that expands access to opioid addiction treatment for adolescents. The legislation, known as the Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act,... Read More

SUTTON, W.Va. — This morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, traveled to Sutton, W.Va., where she addressed the West Virginia Emergency Management Conference. During her remarks, Senator Capito highlighted her efforts with local governments to secure resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for communities across West Virginia. “It... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Chemistry Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing October 15-21, 2023 as National Chemistry Week and marking the important role chemistry plays in addressing critical challenges around the world. The resolution also notes that National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 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), along with her colleagues, Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Angus King (I-Maine), and Susan Collins (R-Maine), introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate today, October 20, 2023, as National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the importance of access to... Read More

APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined federal and state officials, as well as Nucor leaders to break ground on the Nucor Steel plant in Mason County, W.Va. Since the January 2022 announcement that Nucor would build a new multi-billion dollar steel mill facility in West Virginia, Senator Capito has supported the project every step of the way. “Today is an incredibly exciting... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted in favor of a bipartisan resolution affirming the United States’ support for Israel in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks by the Iran-backed terrorist group, Hamas, that took the lives of over 1,000 Israelis, including innocent women and children, on October 7th. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “The appalling terrorist attacks on... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) signed a letter with a bipartisan, bicameral group, led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), urging President Biden to continue directing his full attention to freeing American hostages taken by Hamas during the terrorist organization’s October 7th attacks on Israel and supporting Israel’s efforts to dismantle the threat of Hamas. “We appreciate that you have sent the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for... Read More

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 in full support of Israel, and in total condemnation of terrorists attacks perpetrated on the country by Hamas. Senator Capito has been committed to supporting Israel in the face of these terrorist attacks. This week, Senator Capito cosponsored a bill that would... 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 the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down President Biden’s overreaching, illegal “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. HIGHLIGHTS: ON SUPREME COURT’S UNANIMOUS REJECTION OF BIDEN RULE’S “SIGNIFICANT NEXUS” TEST: “The Biden... 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, “Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands and Streams.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the witnesses for being here... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with 23 of her colleagues, introduced the Revoke Iranian Funding Act. The legislation, which was led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), aims to rescind the general licenses that enabled the release of $6 billion to Iran and to prevent the Iranian regime from accessing and using the funds held in Qatar to finance terrorist attacks against Israel or any other nation. In addition, the bill directs the Treasury... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined administration, federal, and state officials, as well as local business leaders at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), in Morgantown, W.Va., to celebrate the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub’s (ARCH2) selection as an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) regional clean hydrogen hub competition, which Senator... 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, congratulated the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) team for being selected as an awardee of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) regional clean hydrogen hub competition. “Today is a major win for the ARCH2 team and for future economic development and energy production in West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “Since we included language and... Read More

To watch the interview, click here or on the image above.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss the United States’ support of Israel in the face of terrorist attacks from Hamas, as well as government funding. HIGHLIGHTS: STRONG SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL: “We had a briefing last night—all senators briefing—and both of our leaders, Senator Schumer, Senator McConnell, were very strong in what we think is almost unanimous, maybe... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, traveled to Wheeling, W.Va., where she participated in events focused on education and economic development.First, Senator Capito visited the Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling University and participated in the official relaunch of the facility’s new space simulator. Senator Capito secured a $3 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award to replace the current... Read More

CHARLESTON/RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Recently, Senator U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in several events in Charleston, W.Va. and Richwood, W.Va. that highlighted economic development and her efforts to secure federal support for projects in the community.On Saturday, October 7, Senator Capito attended the grand opening celebration for the Charleston Area Medical Center’s (CAMC) new Learning and Research Center. The new facility was partially funded by a $6 million... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 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 Justice (DOJ) and Transportation (DOT), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support public safety, environmental rehabilitation, and first responder training projects in West Virginia. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, secured funding... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questioning. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, participated in a full committee hearing on the CHIPS and Science Act implementation and oversight with U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and National Science Foundation Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. During her questioning, Senator Capito pressed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, demanded, along with 19 of her colleagues led by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), that Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) present a plan to the Republican Conference for how the Senate will take up and pass the 12 appropriations bills already approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a manner that respects... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questioning. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, participated in a full committee hearing on the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator. During her questioning, Senator Capito highlighted the important role of rural airports, particularly in West Virginia, stressed the need to... Read More