This week, Senator Capito discusses her maiden speech on the Senate floor and her support for the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.

To watch Senator Capito's Weekly Address to West Virginians, click here.


Weekly Address to West Virginians, March 13, 2015


Hi, I’m Senator Shelley Moore Capito and this is my weekly Senate update.

This week, I delivered my maiden speech on the Senate floor, outlining my plan for producing bipartisan, commonsense solutions in the United States Senate to make West Virginia communities stronger.

This plan will create economic opportunities in West Virginia by: 

  • Tackling America’s infrastructure crisis by implementing a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill.
  • Better connecting West Virginia and rural America through increased broadband access.
  • Caring for our nation’s veterans and ensuring a bright future for young West Virginians.
  • And, implementing a commonsense energy policy that utilizes our vast natural resources.

I am optimistic that we can find common ground in the Senate to move our country forward and make Washington work for West Virginia.

This week I also spoke on the floor in support of The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.

The horrible crime of human trafficking impacts thousands of Americans – mostly women and children – each year. It occurs in cities, suburbs and rural towns.

We cannot allow this horrendous crime to continue.

Last year, I hosted a forum at West Virginia State University to discuss how we combat human trafficking.

The event featured law enforcement, advocates, academics and state lawmakers.

I also supported several bills in the House of Representatives to further this fight and end this vicious crime.

There is nothing more monstrous than the sexual exploitation of a human being – especially a child.

We must stand up for those voices who have been silenced and say no more.

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act bolsters the tools available to law enforcement to crack down on human traffickers - and - helps victims restore their lives through increased federal resources.

We need to care for our sons, our daughters and our neighbors – and keep our eyes and ears open.

This is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue.  It’s a human issue.

For the latest news from my office, please visit my website at www.Capito.Senate.gov.


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