Press Releases

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting the SAVE America Act and safeguards to protect our elections. Senator Capito also called on Senate Democrats to set their disagreements over policy aside and fund the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Capito’s remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. President... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing examining the challenges and opportunities with implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked witnesses about the increased role that states could play in protecting endangered species rather than relying on federal support. She also asked... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), spoke at the Senate Republican Leadership press conference in support of the SAVE America Act. Senator Capito’s remarks as delivered: “I come from rural America, West Virginia, where we have a great sense of accountability, fairness, and commonsense—and this is commonsense. “We already have a voter ID... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representative Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) in reintroducing the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Reauthorization Act, legislation that would expand and strengthen the USDA Rural Decentralized Water Systems Program to provide support for low- and moderate-income households to install or upgrade their water well and wastewater systems. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over one million U.S.... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, visited the Katherine Johnson Independent and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, W.Va. with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “West Virginia has played a critical role in America’s leadership in space, and seeing the incredible work being done at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the Katherine Johnson... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing the 114th birthday of the Girl Scouts of the USA and celebrate its historic legacy of empowering girls and building powerful female leaders across the country. “Girl Scouts of the USA continues to instill self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of adventure in all young women,” Senator Capito said. “As an alum myself, it’s wonderful to see this tradition and legacy of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) led colleagues in writing a letter to Amy Karpel, Chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission, pushing back against efforts by foreign nations to manipulate and undercut the American rebar industry and its workers. Specifically, the letter requests that the U.S. International Trade Commission review antidumping (Ad) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases against Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam and... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Katie Pavlich on NewsNation to discuss ongoing operations in Iran and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE DHS SHUTDOWN: “This is a complete disservice to the nation. The Democrats and Senator Schumer will not sit down with Senator Collins and Senator Britt, who head these committees, and I don't think there's been... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Ryan Anderson, Commissioner at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, about the impacts of diesel engine derates on public safety in Alaska and other rural and cold-weather areas. She also asked Todd Fornstrom,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) current nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions regulations for diesel vehicles and the safety concerns that these regulations can create for drivers in cold and rural environments. The chairman also... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations committee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) to support water infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia. “The need for clean water across West Virginia is critical,” Senator Capito said. “These investments will go a long way in making sure communities across our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, announced a Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation for Marshall University Division of Aviation in Charleston, W.Va. “The Bill Noe Flight School through the Marshall University Division of Aviation sets the standard for aviation education and innovation,” Senator Capito said. “As a consistent supporter of the program and someone who has visited... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations committee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) to support law enforcement and public safety projects throughout West Virginia. “I am proud of these projects that will strengthen law enforcement and enhance public safety across West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “These investments reflect our continued commitment to equipping our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Transportation (DOT), Education (DOE), the Rural Housing Service, and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). These allocations, which were secured through... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Fox News’ “America Reports” with Sandra Smith and John Roberts to discuss escalating tensions with Iran and the DHS shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON ESCALATING TENSIONS WITH IRAN: “I think the President has been very consistent here. He wants a diplomatic... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Corporation of Harpers Ferry. The funding will be used to support the rehabilitation of the town’s water distribution system. This allocation, which was secured through a CDS request... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to discuss the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 and examine ongoing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) projects, programs and priorities. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the importance of passing the 2026 WRDA legislation on time and with collaboration from stakeholders. Specifically, the chairman pointed... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Trump delivered a forward-looking message highlighting the incredible progress achieved during his first year in office, while outlining a determined vision to build on that momentum and continue moving the country forward. Framing his remarks around the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, he emphasized the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Ronceverte for reconstruction of the Fred Workman Bridge in Greenbrier County, W.Va. This allocation, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will be used for the demolition and... Read More

MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Bluefield and Princeton, W.Va. to tour community projects, view ongoing revitalization efforts, and receive updates on plans for projects supported by Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) investments she helped secure. To begin the day, Senator Capito traveled to Bluefield, W.Va. where she met with city officials and community stakeholders to discuss... Read More