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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, today announced $9,352,225 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support vision research, maternal and child health services, increased allergy, immunology, and transplantation research, and Head Start programs in West Virginia. “I am glad to see HHS invest in these programs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, announced $8,728,752 from Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the state of West Virginia. LIHEAP is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provides critical financial assistance to low-income Americans with energy costs that represent a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced $35,169,000 in funding to upgrade water, wastewater, and storm water systems in West Virginia through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.“Aging water and wastewater systems pose multiple challenges to local communities throughout the United States, including those in West Virginia,” Ranking Member Capito said.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, yesterday announced an additional $190.7 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Lower Mud River flood control project in Milton, W.Va.“With recent flooding in the area, we were reminded of why the Lower Mud River flood control project is needed, and it’s exactly why I’ve prioritized funding for it for the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced an additional $190.7 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Lower Mud River flood control project in Milton, W.Va.“With recent flooding in the area, we were reminded of why the Lower Mud River flood control project is needed, and it’s exactly why I’ve prioritized funding for it for the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for two West Virginia airport projects. The funding is made possible by FAA’s Airport Terminal Program (ATP), which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) recently joined with colleagues to introduce the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act – legislation led by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) – to provide tax relief to auto dealers experiencing inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues.“Soaring prices and supply chain disruptions have created significant strain on American families. I’m... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops across West Virginia last week in Beckley, Princeton, Buffalo, Hurricane, Nutter Fort, and Clarksburg during the U.S. Senate’s state work week. The visits focused on Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects, health services, education, and economic development.On Tuesday, Senator Capito traveled to Beckley, where she met with local leaders to discuss the CDS process, as well as potential projects 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. Sam Graves (R-Mo.-06), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, released the below joint statement after the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a substantially revised replacement of its December 2021 policy memorandum which attempted to enact a wish list of policies intentionally negotiated out... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators a letter in sending a letter – led by Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) – urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to authorize a four-year extension of the Low Wage Index Hospital Policy. The extension would allow hospitals in rural areas to compete for, and retain,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and John Kennedy (R-La.), recently reintroduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act. The legislation would expedite the federal approval process for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase free trade, particularly as European countries are rapidly seeking new sources of clean, reliable energy. In addition to creating and supporting thousands of... Read More

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today made several stops in Harrison County focused on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects. First, Senator Capito visited the Kelly Miller Community Center where she toured the facility and met with the center’s leadership and local leaders. During the discussion, the group discussed the recent FY2023 CDS award the center... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $1,008,000 grant for the West Virginia Department of Transportation to support the planning and development of a transportation project in Bluefield.“Communities across West Virginia continue to see the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and... Read More

BUFFALO, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today visited the Toyota West Virginia manufacturing plant in Buffalo, W.Va., where she received an update on Toyota’s renewable energy capabilities, overall operations, and the plant’s 4T High School Work Program.“Toyota has been a force in West Virginia, and operations in Buffalo are a source of pride for this community and our entire state. I value the close relationship that we have maintained with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Insure Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to protect consumers and small businesses against cyberattacks by providing clearer information surrounding cyber insurance policies. The Insure Cybersecurity Act will direct the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a dedicated working group to develop recommendations for issuers, agents,... Read More

PRINCETON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today made several stops in Raleigh and Mercer counties related to health care, economic development, and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects.First, Senator Capito travelled to Beckley, W.Va. where she met with local leaders to discuss the CDS process, as well as potential projects and future economic development efforts in the region. Prior to the CDS... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), joined a bipartisan resolution – led by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) recognizing Russia’s war in Ukraine as genocide. Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine has included forced deportations and the deliberate killing of Ukrainian civilians resulting in mass atrocities, constituting a genocide against the people of Ukraine.“One year after Vladimir... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement:“The recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has led to serious health and safety concerns from the surrounding communities. Given these concerns, we will hold a committee hearing soon on the environmental and public health impacts of this incident.... 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, released the below statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing the reinstatement of the “appropriate and necessary” finding for the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) regulation that covers generation from coal- and oil-fired power plants.“With today’s announcement, we are once again reminded that the Biden administration’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) reintroduced the Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act, legislation led by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) that prohibits the president or his secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Interior, Agriculture (USDA), or Energy from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without Congressional approval.“Since Day One, the Biden administration has put a target... Read More