Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement on the death of West Virginia native, Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient."West Virginia lost one of its proudest sons today, and the United States lost a true hero. I am so sad to learn that my friend Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, passed away at the age of... Read More

KANAWHA/MASON COUNTIES, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops focused on small business impact and economic development.First, Senator Capito addressed small businesses at the Meta Boost event co-hosted by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Charleston, W.Va. In 2011, Meta launched the Meta Boost initiative to help educate small business owners about the tools that can help them find success on the platform.“In West Virginia, we know how... Read More

BARBOURSVILLE/CROSS LANES, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in Cabell and Kanawha counties where she met with community leaders and toured an equipment company. During the visits, Senator Capito discussed economic development, future infrastructure projects, and the impact the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will have on businesses and communities in West Virginia.First, Senator Capito met with Barboursville Mayor Chris... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in releasing the following joint statement announcing their collective opposition to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission process moving forward in the Senate, which signifies the end of the AIR Commission:“As Senators, we share a commitment to expanding and strengthening modern VA infrastructure in a way that upholds our obligations to America’s veterans.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced West Virginia University (WVU), in partnership with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), will receive $1,999,876 from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop innovative new technologies to reduce emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing. Specifically, this significant investment will help students, faculty and other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, and the 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Casey.“By overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court has returned this issue to the states to make their own determination. I support this decision, and I would expect... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on her vote in support of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act:“The American people want us to do something to prevent gun violence in our nation. I strongly agree, but in doing so, it was important that our effort was focused, impactful, and did not infringe upon our sacred 2nd amendment rights. This legislation meets that criteria.“Let me be very clear: This bill does not take... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced 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) 2021 National Park Visitor Spending Effects report found that since the redesignation, visitor spending in communities near the Park and Preserve resulted in a $35.2 million benefit to the state’s economy and supported 1,090 jobs in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,617,997 from the U.S. Department of Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties. These payments are made annually to counties with non-taxable Federal land within their borders to offset the lost property tax revenue.“Funding through the PILT program helps offset shortfalls that our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,533,377 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to bolster local health centers, provide maternal health services, increase access to HIV/AIDS treatment, support research projects, strengthen prevention programs, and enhance primary care training in West Virginia.“I am always encouraged to see important... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about how the Biden administration’s energy and environmental policy decisions have created the record-breaking gas prices Americans are struggling to deal with today.    HIGHLIGHTS:RECORD GAS PRICES WHILE BATTLING... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement on the sixth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia Flood that devastated communities across the state. **Click here or the image above to watch the video.****Downloaded the video here.**  Full video transcript included below:“Today and every day, I think about the 23 West Virginians that were lost during the 2016 floods, and the havoc it wreaked through towns like Rainelle, White... 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, today questioned Dr. Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, during a hearing on the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about how the Biden administration’s energy and environmental policy decisions have created the record-breaking gas prices Americans are struggling to deal with today.HIGHLIGHTS:RECORD GAS PRICES WHILE BATTLING INFLATION:... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $424,636 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support nine West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 pandemic relief packages.“Our health... 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 on the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments.Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery.“Thank you, Mr. Chairman Carper, and welcome back to the committee, Dr. Freedhoff. It’s... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the Equal Pay for Team USA Act, legislation authored by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), to ensure equal pay for Americans who represent our country in global athletic competitions, like the Olympics, regardless of gender.“Currently, men and women can be and are paid differently for representing Team... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and a bipartisan group of Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act to reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), a lifesaving program that provides breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on her vote on the motion to proceed to the consideration of legislation to address gun violence in America:“The tragedies that have impacted far too many of our communities deserves all of our attention. That’s why I have encouraged the bipartisan discussions to come up with commonsense legislative proposals that have the potential to help prevent these terrible events from happening in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $340,206 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for four projects across West Virginia. The funding will support upgrades to local lighting infrastructure in Charleston, the design of a multistate career pathways system, youth leadership training in sciences and equipment improvements in the McDowell County Renaissance... Read More