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Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill, proponents argue, would cut down the arduous timeline for getting big energy projects off the ground at a time when demand is rising because of mushrooming data centers for AI. The bill would ensure... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined three Senate committee leaders Wednesday in introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at changing the federal permitting and environmental review process for energy and infrastructure projects. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 was introduced by Capito, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee; Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse,... Read More

Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill, proponents argue, would cut down the arduous timeline for getting big energy projects off the ground at a time when demand is rising because of mushrooming data centers for AI. The bill would ensure... Read More

Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill, proponents argue, would cut down the arduous timeline for getting big energy projects off the ground at a time when demand is rising because of mushrooming data centers for AI. The bill would ensure... Read More

A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on Wednesday to overhaul federal permitting laws and regulations to speed up development of crucial energy projects. The permitting bill is expected to be the first order of business in the Senate after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Senate negotiators said the White House was involved and President Trump supports the deal. Lawmakers have complained for years that the permitting process for U.S. energy projects — from traditional oil and gas to... Read More

Four lawmakers who lead the U.S. Senate’s two main energy and environment panels on Wednesday announced an agreement on bipartisan permitting reform legislation that aims to speed federal reviews of energy and infrastructure projects, expand the transmission grid and make data centers cover their associated transmission costs. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 was unveiled by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the chairman and ranking... Read More

Significant energy and environmental laws governing federal permitting would be amended under a draft bipartisan Senate agreement unveiled Wednesday designed to greenlight all energy projects faster and boost the strained power grid. Senate Republican and Democratic negotiators agreed to language shortening the environmental review and litigation process for federal permits, easing siting for transmission line buildout, and strengthening protections for already-permitted energy projects to avoid... Read More

Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays, as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. The bill, proponents argue, would cut down the arduous timeline for getting big energy projects off the ground at a time when demand is rising because of mushrooming data centers for artificial intelligence. The bill... Read More

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing to examine opportunities to update America’s nuclear waste management policies. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the history of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and the Trump administration’s proposal to establish Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs) in host states across the country. She also discussed the need for legislation that lays... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito commented on the U.S. Senate’s passage of Protect College Sports Act. According to a press release from the Office of Senator Capito, she co-sponsored the Protect College Sports Act. If the bill becomes law, it will create national standards for governing NIL, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. I have been proud to support the Protect College Sports Act and this effort to bring structure and stability back to college athletics. This legislation serves as... Read More

The long-planned Midway Overpass Project in Bluefield is moving forward. The West Virginia Division of Highways has selected an engineer for the $13.4 million project, which will allow for the start of design and engineering work. The project seeks to replace the archaic and flood-prone Midway Tunnel with a new overpass bridge and pedestrian and bicycle walkway above the tunnel. That will also put Old Bramwell Road traffic above the existing railroad traffic. “That is still the initial plan,”... Read More

On September 23, at Audi Field, a soccer stadium in Washington, D.C., female lawmakers and female journalists accredited to Congress warmed up by playing catch on a grass field converted into a softball diamond. The Congressional Women’s Softball Game (CWSG), held that day to support young breast cancer patients under 40, marked its 18th edition. Though the two parties often clash, they united as “Team Congress” without partisan division. The journalists’ team, who chase lawmakers and throw... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) are the inaugural recipients of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) “Champion of Clean” Awards, which recognize leadership in advancing science-based policy, manufacturing innovation, and public health. Sen. Capito and Rep. Soto were recognized during ACI’s Centennial Celebration, held at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum on Capitol Hill. “Champions of Clean like Senator Capito and Representative Soto are crucial... Read More

The office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito hosted a special Academy Day at the Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium. This event was designed for students and families interested in attending a U.S. service academy. Young students interested in the military had the chance to meet with representatives from the U.S. Airforce, Coast Guard, West Point, and the Naval Academies. At the event students learned about what physical and academic requirements are needed to join the different... Read More

West Virginia students and their families learned more Saturday about attending a U.S. service academy and pursuing careers in the military. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s office hosted its Charleston-area Academy Day from 2 to 4 p.m. at South Charleston High School, though Capito was not in attendance at the event. Service academy admissions representatives and local ROTC scholarship program representatives were available to answer questions, while members of Capito’s staff provided... Read More

U.S. Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito commented on the unanimous passage of their Senate bill to rename the playground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in honor of West Virginia children and families who were affected by childhood cancer. According to a press release from the Office of Senator Justice, the bill was introduced by Senator Justice on September 30, 2025, in collaboration with Senator Capito and Congresswoman Carol Miller. It calls for the playground to be... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito says over $700,000 will be going toward supporting children and families who are affected by drug addiction. Those funds will go to Lilly’s Place in Huntington. The facility initially specialized in treating babies who are born into addiction and suffering withdrawal symptoms caused by parental exposure to drugs. The facility has now expanded its services over the years to help any family with mental health struggles that come with battling addiction. “Lilly’s Place... Read More

The next significant step forward for the Protect College Sports Act is at hand, as the Senate will vote to pass the piece of legislation and advance it to the House of Representatives on Thursday. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia), a co-sponsor on the bill, sat down for an exclusive interview with Gold and Blue Nation’s Nick Farrell to discuss the legislation on Wednesday’s episode of Daily Dozen Sports. “We will be having another vote tomorrow to move this legislation forward,”... Read More

A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to put guardrails around sports name, image and likeness rights is one step closer to full passage in the Senate. Speaking during a conference call with West Virginia reporters from Capitol Hill, Capito said S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act, would stabilize name, image and likeness rights and transfer portal regulations, while preserving women’s and Olympic sports. "The college sports system is just run amok. It’s the wild, wild west,"... Read More

The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education has been awarded a $15 million federal Educational Opportunity Centers grant, providing $3 million annually for five years to expand educational access and workforce training opportunities across the Mountain State. The award is the largest EOC grant in the nation. The grant will fund the statewide WV READY Educational Opportunity Centers initiative, a collaborative effort involving all nine of West Virginia’s community and... Read More