Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the bipartisan Middle School Technical Education Program (Middle STEP) Act, legislation that would expose middle school students to career and technical education (CTE) programs focused on career exploration. The Middle STEP Act would establish a pilot program that allows middle schools to partner with colleges, other postsecondary institutions, and local businesses... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $3,683,255 in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for health centers and rural health organizations across West Virginia. The funding will help increase access to substance abuse and mental health services by providing health centers support to increase personnel and leverage health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a total of $10,000 to support the West Virginia University Research Corporation for the TransTech Energy Business Development. Twenty Appalachian enterprises will provide pitch presentations, and one will receive in-depth technical assistance. Overall, four new companies will be formed, $500,000 in leverage private capital will be... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed President Donald Trump’s nomination of West Virginia State Police Lieutenant Michael Baylous to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Baylous to President Trump earlier this year. Today, she issued the following statement regarding the president’s announcement:“Lieutenant Baylous is an excellent choice to serve as U.S. Marshal in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the West Virginia University Research Corporation will receive $250,000 in funding from U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The funding will support the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP) Solutions for West Virginia Manufacturers program.MEP is a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced $532,384 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program at West Virginia University (WVU) and Marshall University.This program helps fund clinical internships and field placements for various behavioral health occupations to expand the mental health and substance abuse workforce serving... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:“Today, we remember the thousands of Americans who tragically lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. Our country was forever changed on this day. The response from West Virginians and all Americans exemplified the resilience and patriotism that make our country so extraordinary. First responders, citizens... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded President Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael B. Stuart to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Stuart for the position and issued the following statement regarding the president’s announcement:“Michael Stuart is an excellent choice to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. His impressive professional... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, governors across the country and 11 national medical member organizations, urging them to utilize provisions of the Reducing Unused Medications Act in their efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Introduced by Senators Capito and Warren, the bipartisan bill passed in 2016 as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will host four Academy Days this fall for West Virginia students interested in learning more about admission to U.S. service academies and available ROTC scholarships. Members of Senator Capito’s staff will be available at each event to provide information on academy nominations.“As a U.S. Senator, one of my most important responsibilities is nominating young West Virginians for admission to our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today passed a resolution to rename the Huntington Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center after Hershel “Woody” Williams. Woody is West Virginia’s only living Medal of Honor recipient and from Fairmont, West Virginia. “There are so many reasons that Woody deserves this honor, but top among them is his unwavering service to this country and to West Virginia,” Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to advance two FY2018 appropriations bills out of committee: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act. After markup of the legislation—which the committee approved today—Senator Capito issued the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $13,492,653 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. The funding will be used to repair the 5-end runway where the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) structure collapsed in 2015. “As our state’s largest airport, Yeager plays a key... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that they will host a broadband workshop in Charleston, West Virginia on September 19.The workshop will include planning and training sessions to help West Virginia communities build their broadband capacity, learn about federal funding opportunities, and develop successful... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $1,114,984 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire safety in six West Virginia counties. The grants — awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program — will help local departments purchase... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced a total of $1,951,636 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Kanawha County Board of Education will receive $1,651,636 in grant funding to support Head Start programs in West Virginia, while West Virginia University (WVU) will receive $300,000 to help further oral diseases and disorders research.“As a staunch supporter of maintaining healthy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a total of $15,000 to the City of Bluefield for the Bluefield Cool and Connected Broadband Program. The funding will support the development of a mobile app that will be used to promote the City of Bluefield. The app will support the Millennial Ambassador Program for high school and college students, link to the website promoting city... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $430,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support a number of environmental education and revitalization projects in Monongalia, Preston, Tucker and Upshur Counties. “West Virginia is such a beautiful place to call home, and it’s important that we continue working to preserve our state for future generations,” Senator Capito... Read More

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) welcomed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Parkersburg today to highlight the work of the Bureau of Fiscal Service and to discuss the need for comprehensive tax reform. Senator Capito and Secretary Mnuchin toured the Fiscal Service facility, and met with professionals who perform the Treasury Department’s work on financial integrity and operational efficiency there. Following the tour, Senator Capito... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Lawrence “Chip” Muir, general counsel and acting chief of staff for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in Charleston today to highlight West Virginia efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and help individuals struggling with addiction. Senator Capito led a roundtable discussion with Muir, public health officials, law enforcement and stakeholders involved in treatment, recovery and... Read More