Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a statement after the Senate failed to take up both the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the Pain Capable Unborn Child Act. The measures failed by votes of 56-41 and 53-44, respectively.“Today, the Senate failed to move forward on a bill that would guarantee that babies born alive after an attempted abortion receive appropriate medical care. The Senate also failed to move forward on a bill... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,243,658 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Providing adequate resources for our youth in West Virginia is a direct investment into the welfare of our children, as well as the overall future of our state,” said Senator Capito. “Head Start does a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today concluded a week of visits and events around West Virginia—including stops in six counties. Throughout the February State Work Period, Senator Capito met with constituents, small business owners, industry leaders, students, and community leaders, focusing largely on efforts to keep West Virginia safe and healthy, create jobs, drive growth, and encourage development in the state.“There’s nothing better... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in Kearneysville and Martinsburg where she met with constituents, community leaders, veterans, and those in recovery.“It was great to be back in the Eastern Panhandle today to hear directly from constituents about the issues that matter to them,” Senator Capito said. “During our first stop at the Mountaineer Recovery Center, I was able to get a closer look at the in-patient recovery... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a statement of condolence on the passing of Katherine Johnson, renowned NASA research mathematician and native of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. She was 101 years old. “When I talk about female role models in my West Virginia Girls Rise Up program, Katherine Johnson immediately comes to mind. Katherine’s life was dedicated in service to others. As an African American woman, Katherine broke... Read More

To watch the hearing in full, click here.   BECKLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today held a field hearing in Beckley, West Virginia to receive testimony on the New River Gorge Park & Preserve Act. The legislation, introduced by Senators Capito and Manchin, would redesignate the New River Gorge National River as the New River Gorge Park and Preserve.“The... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory determinations for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in drinking water. Senator Capito has been aggressively pushing the EPA to set this standard, introducing several pieces of legislation and talking... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $47,559,125 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for various housing development programs across West Virginia.“It is such great news that HUD is continuing their commitment to West Virginia by providing funding to develop communities in our state. These grants will not only expand economic opportunities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced today that she has co-sponsored the Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act. The legislation strengthens federal protection for gun owners who travel through jurisdictions that have more stringent firearm laws as they transport firearms across state lines.“I am proud to support legislation like the Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act and the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) today toured the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital in Huntington.“Today’s tour at Hoops really showcased the incredible care and talent at the hospital,” Senator Capito said. “I appreciate the work of all the faculty and staff there, and West Virginians can take pride in knowing our children receive top-quality care in this community hospital. Hoops not only... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W.Va.), and Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader today brought the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Meadows Elementary School to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. Fourth and fifth grade students participated in the program, where they had the chance to hear from Senator Capito, Congresswoman Miller, and Chief Rader on their personal experiences as female... Read More

WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today hosted U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll, who serves as Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in southern West Virginia for several visits focused around the state’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.Senator Capito and Director Carroll began their day at the Williamson Health and Wellness Center where they met with Dr. Dino Beckett to learn more about his efforts in combatting the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) this week introduced legislation that delivers tough financial consequences to states that flout federal immigration enforcement and harm public safety and national security. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) are cosponsoring the legislation, and Congressman Ken Buck (R-Co.) is leading twenty-one members in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $434,180 to support Marshall University’s Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). “Across West Virginia, our universities are known for their exceptional research capabilities,” Senator Capito said.” This funding... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following her vote opposing the War Powers Resolution: “President Trump did the right thing in ordering the attack that killed terrorist Qassem Soleimani following an Iranian attack that killed an American contractor and a separate Iranian-led attack against our embassy in Baghdad. By taking action, the president made clear that the Iranian regime will pay a high price for killing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned a column for the Hampshire Review explaining how the USDA’s $3 million investment into Hampshire County will help the area close the digital divide. This is the senator’s latest Capito Connect success. In the past six months alone, Senator Capito has helped secure three Community Connect grants (in Monongalia, Marion, and Preston counties) and three ReConnect grants (in Wetzel, Tyler, and Harrison counties),... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) yesterday asked Big 12 Conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby about the conference’s decision to stream major West Virginia University (WVU) basketball games on the ESPN+ streaming platform. Given the connectivity challenges of the state, many Mountaineer fans are left without access to watch their favorite team.“You recently signed a Big 12... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today reintroduced the bipartisan Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2020 to address the wastewater challenges faced by low-income communities and rural communities. U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) will lead companion legislation in the House of Representatives.Approximately 20 percent of Americans dispose of wastewater through their own sewage disposal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined  24 of her Senate colleagues in a letter to International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairman David Johanson urging action against illegal Chinese trade practices that have unfairly harmed the American kitchen cabinet industry. It has been estimated that the American cabinet industry has suffered as much as $4 billion in harm as a result of China’s unfair trading practices.“American manufacturers of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced high schoolers Joshua Hatfield of Verdunville and Carson Winkie of Bridgeport have been selected to represent West Virginia for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).“I’m excited Joshua and Carson will be joining me in Washington as part of the competitive Youth Senate Program,” Senator Capito said. “I am always inspired by the young people of our state... Read More