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A bill to strengthen support for family caregivers is working its way through Congress. If enacted, it would create tax credits to help offset the financial burdens of caring for the seriously ill. Two U.S. Senators recently reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, first proposed in 2021. The bill would establish a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible, working family caregivers. The sponsors of the Senate bill included Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado).... Read More

Like many of you, I am concerned about the effect that social media is having on America’s youth. I have eight grandchildren, and while I am glad that we are able to connect and stay in touch via social media, I am devastated to see the negative effects these platforms can have on children. It’s important that we do all we can to protect our children from online threats that pose a great risk to their development and their safety. These platforms must be responsible for the content provided to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the City of Nitro for upgrades to its sewer and storm water infrastructure. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by Capito, will provide funding for the replacement and expansion of old storm... Read More

West Virginia’s rich natural resources and robust oil and gas production long have been cornerstones of the nation’s energy sector and a significant contributor to our energy independence. Just as importantly, the industry is an economic engine for West Virginia workers and families by supporting more than 73,000 jobs and nearly $5 billion in income across the state. That is why it is so concerning to see important discussions surrounding environmental sustainability and foreign pollution give... Read More

As the Clarksburg Water Board continues to deal with a massive lead-pipe replacement project, with a price tag that has soared to about $58 million, it’s great to see more grant funding being made available. Kudos to U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and her fellow lawmakers who helped to steer about $7 million to the project recently through funding from the Environmental Protection Agency. More than 119,000 linear feet of water line will be replaced during the project, including 58,000 feet of... Read More

MARTINSBURG — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited the Eastern Panhandle Thursday, making several stops in Berkeley County. Capito, R-W.Va., first joined a roundtable discussion in Inwood, with local orchardists, officials from Berkeley and Jefferson counties and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. “West Virginia has a rich history of producing apples, which is evident in communities... Read More

Both U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, have weighed in through statements released to the media on the indefinite idling of the Cleveland Cliffs tinplate production plant in Weirton. “I am devastated to learn that Cleveland-Cliffs will be closing their Weirton operation, which will result in the elimination of almost 900 jobs in the area,” Capito said. “While little consolation to the hardworking men and women facing this incredible loss — and to the... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday traveled to Berkeley County, making visits in Inwood and Martinsburg focused on agriculture, civic engagement, economic development and efforts to combat the addiction crisis. Capito hosted a roundtable discussion in Inwood with local orchardists, Berkeley and Jefferson County officials and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday traveled to Berkeley County, making visits in Inwood and Martinsburg focused on agriculture, civic engagement, economic development and efforts to combat the addiction crisis. Capito hosted a roundtable discussion in Inwood with local orchardists, Berkeley and Jefferson County officials and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., renewed calls for border security Thursday during a speech in Martinsburg. At a meeting of the Rotary Club of Martinsburg, Capito addressed her vote against a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate that would have added border security jobs and raised standards for asylum claims in the U.S. These plans – coupled with foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan – were developed in a bill from a group of bipartisan lawmakers over several months. But a bloc of... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WTRF) – West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore-Capito released a statement following an announcement from Cleveland Cliffs Inc. Thursday morning it will be idling its tinplate production plant located in Weirton, W.Va indefinitely in April 2024. The statement is as follows: “I am devastated to learn that Cleveland-Cliffs will be closing their Weirton operation, which will result in the elimination of almost 900 jobs in the area. While little consolation to the hardworking men and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Clarksburg Water Board (CWB) for water system upgrades.   A total of $6,880,000 EPA CDS will be awarded to the Clarksburg Water Board to replace service lines in the Northview, Rosebud, and Stealey communities, as well as a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the City of Nitro, W.Va. for upgrades to its sewer and storm water infrastructure.   This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Senator Capito, will provide funding for... Read More

ELKINS – Agencies in both Randolph and Upshur counties are among the recipients of grants announced by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to address homelessness across the state. The Randolph County Housing Authority in Elkins will receive $260,564 in federal grant funding, while Mountain CAP of West Virginia, Inc., in Buckhannon, will receive $88,789. Capito announced a total of $12,133,681 in federal Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Continuum of Care (CoC) and Continuum of Care Renewal... Read More

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Clarksburg Water Board (CWB) for water system upgrades. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Senator Capito, will provide funding for service line replacements and emergency repair and remediation of a water main break. “Following the discovery of the lead service lines in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 12, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Clarksburg Water Board (CWB) for water system upgrades.   This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made solely by Senator Capito, will provide funding for service line... Read More

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News)— Nearly $7 million dollars in funds has been granted to the Clarksburg Water Board by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be used for its lead line replacement project. The funds will be used to replace service lines in the North View, Rosebud and Stealey communities, along with service line replacements on West Pike and West Main Streets. The replacement of a transmission line intersecting with Van Buren Street and the installation of many valves and hydrants... Read More

America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024, cosponsored on Feb. 8 by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), would renew the nation’s important habitat and wildlife conservation efforts through 2030. S. 3791, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), would help conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including by reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, and the Chesapeake Bay... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV News) — West Virginia's U.S. senators, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., were among senators voting to pass a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The Senate passed the funding measure 70-29 early Tuesday. Twenty-eight Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, joined Capito in voting for the measure. The House of Representatives now will take up the measure. House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he opposes the plan, as... Read More

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies and junior U.S. Senator from the Mountain State Shelley Moore Capito is announcing new funding to help with the homeless population. That funding will be provided through the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Continuum of Care and Continuum of Care Renewal grants. These grants come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will... Read More