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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVVA) - Washington, D.C. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) says federal emissions rules meant to cut pollution from diesel engines are creating serious safety risks in cold and rural parts of the country, and she is backing legislation to change that. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act, which is sponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, Cynthia Lummis, Curtis and Lisa Murkowski. The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stands behind the President’s actions more than 10 days after the attack on Iran. During an appearance on MetroNews Talkline, the Senator added Democrats need to drop their aversion to funding the Department of Homeland Security. “My thoughts, which is shared by Americans is this needs to be short and effective. I think he originally said four to five weeks and I think he’s obviously looking for a way to annihilate their ability to attack us... Read More

White House officials are increasingly engaged in permitting talks between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill at a time when energy prices are becoming centerpiece of the brewing affordability wars. In recent weeks, President Donald Trump’s legislative affairs team and the National Energy Dominance Council — an entity designed to bolster U.S. production — have become more involved in the congressional deliberations, according to both a White House official granted anonymity to speak... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined a group of senators in introducing legislation to expand Medicare coverage for genetic counseling services. The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, introduced alongside Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), would allow Medicare to directly reimburse licensed genetic counselors for their services. Currently, these professionals are not covered under Medicare, even though patients can receive the same... Read More

Ritchie County is set to receive federal support for critical water system upgrades as part of a package of Congressionally Directed Spending allocations announced by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., for Fiscal Year 2026. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the funding will back water infrastructure projects across West Virginia. “The need for clean water across West Virginia is critical,” Capito... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced federal funding for several water infrastructure projects across West Virginia, including a $2.25 million allocation for the Clarksburg Water Board. The $2.25 million, secured through congressionally directed spending for Fiscal Year 2026, will support the replacement of problematic lead service lines, as well as non-operational valves and fire hydrants, in the Clarksburg system. Capito said the investments are aimed at improving water... Read More

Two southern West Virginia counties will see long-awaited upgrades to aging water and sewer systems under a new round of Congressionally Directed Spending announced by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and serves on the Appropriations Committee, said the Fiscal Year 2026 allocations will support critical water infrastructure projects across the state, including targeted investments in Logan and Boone counties. The need... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) helped secure funds for the Marshall University Division of Aviation in Charleston, WV. According to a press release from the Office of Senator Capito, who is a leader on the Appropriations Committee, the $2,502,000 in funds are due to a Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation. The funds will go towards increasing the capacity of the Marshall University Division of Aviation by providing more equipment and training... Read More

Today, Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for water infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia. The individual allocation details are listed below: $2,500,000 CDS allocation to City of Pennsboro (Ritchie County, W.Va .) to replace aging infrastructure and non-operational water valves to increase fire-fighting capabilities and to reduce water loss. $2,250,000 CDS allocation to Clarksburg Water Board (Harrison County, W.Va .) to... Read More

The United States is dealing with an aggressive regime that has repeatedly targeted Americans, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Tuesday in discussing recent military strikes against Iran. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke to reporters from across the state during a telephone press conference Tuesday on the developments in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran over the weekend. “This weekend, we saw that all eyes are on the Middle East in Iran as our military has conducted... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore-Capito supports President Trump’s actions in Iran over the last few days and says she would not vote to limit his authority. This comes as the Senate prepares to vote on a war powers resolution to block President Trump from taking further military action. The resolution comes amid shifting messaging from the administration about the strikes and warnings of more American casualties. Capito says the president should have as many options on the table as possible to eliminate... Read More

More than a million dollars in federal funding will be coming to Barbour County for new equipment for first responders, officials said. The Barbour County fundings is part of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for Fiscal Year 2026 announced this week by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. “I am proud of these projects that will strengthen law enforcement and enhance public safety across West Virginia,” Capito said in a press release. “These investments reflect our continued... Read More

Following the start of joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voiced her support of the action and the troops involved. “The president has given the Iran regime countless opportunities to stand down and negotiate,” Capito said during a Tuesday press conference. “Instead of choosing a peaceful path, Iran has doubled down on weapons designed to threaten the American people, our allies and our assets.” In November 2025, West Virginia National... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, said Tuesday, during her weekly press call, that she does not believe Congress needs to pass a War Powers Resolution related to ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran. Capito said the resolutions currently being discussed in Congress would tie the president’s hands and make it difficult for him to make military decisions in real time. She also reiterated her support for the president’s actions in Iran, adding that she does not currently consider the United States... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stands in support of President Donald Trump’s decision to use military action against Iran, days after Trump launched attacks that resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and led to retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Capito believes the president made the right choice after Iran allegedly continued efforts to develop nuclear weapons and build its stockpile of ballistic missiles. “The president has given the Iranian regime... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., addressed the media to discuss several topics dealing with the conflict in Iran. Capito said she fully supports the Trump administration's efforts to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear power, despite not getting approval from Congress. The senator also said she does not support efforts in Washington to limit the president's power during this time. Capito offered condolences to the Americans lost in the strikes and hopes more casualties don't... Read More

The Clay County 911 center is about to undergo a major upgrade. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced this week she’s procured more than $224 Million in Congressionally directed spending for public safety projects in West Virginia. The top award is a $4.6 Million allocation to the Clay County Commission to relocate the existing 911 center and increase connectivity to nearby volunteer fire departments. “We have a little kitchen, a hallway, and the dispatch room. That’s all we have here, it... Read More

Bluefield’s historic Mitchell Stadium would serve as a centralized championship venue for area high schools and colleges under a new recreation and athletic plan being drafted by city officials. That ongoing recreation and athletic study calls for a number of new additions to Mitchell Stadium and its surrounding area, including a new soccer/multi-purpose field and a new track and field facility, among various other improvements. The recommendations from the ongoing athletic study were made... Read More

Coplin Health Systems will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to construct a new healthcare facility in Parkersburg, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced Friday. The funding, secured through congressionally directed spending in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill, will support construction of a new facility housing clinical space, administrative offices and a separate multipurpose building for training, community meetings, group behavioral health therapies and wellness events. “The... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has announced millions in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for Fiscal Year 2026 to bolster law enforcement and emergency services across West Virginia. The allocations prioritize modernized infrastructure, including $4.6 million to relocate Clay County’s 911 center and $2.8 million for a new fire station in Ridgeley. Other major facility projects include a $2.4 million public safety building in Poca and $1.5 million each for new fire stations in... Read More