As a previous chairman and ranking member, and now current member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito continues to play a direct role in providing our country with the resources it needs to stay safe and vigilant. The subcommittee funds the entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which has a training facility in Harpers Ferry, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as the U.S. Coast Guard, which has several facilities in the Eastern Panhandle....
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As the daughter of a decorated World War II veteran, Senator Capito values the sacrifices made by those who honorably serve our nation. She is dedicated to ensuring that our servicemen and women, veterans, and their families are provided with the support and benefits they deserve. Throughout her time in Congress, Senator Capito has advocated for the reforms necessary to improve access and quality of care for veterans...
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Broadband is absolutely critical for developing businesses, improving education and sharing ideas, which is why one of Senator Capito’s earliest and top priorities continues to be better connecting the state of West Virginia...
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For the past several years, West Virginia has had the highest number of opioid-related overdose deaths in the nation. This crisis has ravaged the state, destroying thousands of families...
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Senator Capito believes every West Virginian and American deserve access to affordable, quality health care. She is a long-time advocate for rural health care initiatives and has consistently championed funding for community health centers, a vital source of primary care in communities across West Virginia...
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Senator Capito is committed to making sure that West Virginians have the opportunity to receive high-quality education from pre-school through college. She understands that education is a key to success and a vital part of maintaining strong communities and attracting employers to West Virginia...
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In West Virginia, 98% of our businesses are small businesses, and employ over 48% of our state's workforce. These companies are truly the backbone of the state's local economy, and they employ half of our private-sector workforce...
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