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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement following the Biden Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposed rule to impose greenhouse gas emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations without any authority from Congress:“In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,... Read More

**Click here or the image above to watch the video.****Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops last week in Kenova, Barboursville, Cross Lanes, Charleston, Apple Grove, Point Pleasant, and White Sulphur Springs during the U.S. Senate’s state work period. During the visits, Senator Capito met with local leaders, visited several businesses, and highlighted economic development opportunities across the state.On... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,915,817 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to combat the drug epidemic and support a health center network in West Virginia.“As we continue to battle drug addiction and overdoses that skyrocketed during the pandemic, we must further equip our health centers and behavioral health clinics with the... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $650,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to conduct agricultural research that will enhance crop yield at West Virginia State University (WVSU).  “Since its founding, West Virginia State University has been a leader in research, innovation, and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.), Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) announced Hershel “Woody” Williams will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in the coming weeks. “Having the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient lie in state in the U.S. Capitol reflects the respect and gratitude we owe to an entire generation of veterans who have given so much to our country,” Senator... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement ahead of Independence Day on Monday, July 4th, celebrating the 246th anniversary of American Independence. **Click here or the image above to watch the video.****Downloaded the video here.**  Full video transcript included below:The Fourth of July is one of my most favorite times of the year.We are lucky to be from a state as patriotic as West Virginia, where we have parades in communities... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,559,079 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for five West Virginia airports. The funding will support upgrades to runway and taxiway infrastructure, a new lighting system and removing tree obstructions to ensure safe and smooth travels for all West Virginians and visitors to and from the state.“Rural states like... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,901,348 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program. This funding will help the state of West Virginia provide training and employment services to eligible workers affected adversely by foreign trade.“American jobs must always come first, and... Read More

CHARLESTON W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today visited CityNet’s Charleston facility and data center for a tour and discussion with company leadership and employees.“CityNet is an example of a West Virginia company that is leading the way on a critical issue like broadband,” Senator Capito said. “As we bring dollars into our state for broadband deployment through the bipartisan infrastructure law, we want to make sure our local internet service... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reassert Congress’s authority and reject the regulatory overreach by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).“As detailed in the bicameral amicus brief I led along with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers, this case was critical in making clear that EPA... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made two stops in Greenbrier County, addressing a coal leadership summit, followed by a tour of Mountain Steer Meat Company.First, Senator Capito spoke at a coal leadership summit at The Greenbrier to address coal advocates, industry leaders, and elected officials from across West Virginia and the country.“West Virginia is proud to power our country, and the world with coal,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement on the death of West Virginia native, Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient."West Virginia lost one of its proudest sons today, and the United States lost a true hero. I am so sad to learn that my friend Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, passed away at the age of... Read More

KANAWHA/MASON COUNTIES, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops focused on small business impact and economic development.First, Senator Capito addressed small businesses at the Meta Boost event co-hosted by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Charleston, W.Va. In 2011, Meta launched the Meta Boost initiative to help educate small business owners about the tools that can help them find success on the platform.“In West Virginia, we know how... Read More

BARBOURSVILLE/CROSS LANES, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made several stops in Cabell and Kanawha counties where she met with community leaders and toured an equipment company. During the visits, Senator Capito discussed economic development, future infrastructure projects, and the impact the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will have on businesses and communities in West Virginia.First, Senator Capito met with Barboursville Mayor Chris... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in releasing the following joint statement announcing their collective opposition to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission process moving forward in the Senate, which signifies the end of the AIR Commission:“As Senators, we share a commitment to expanding and strengthening modern VA infrastructure in a way that upholds our obligations to America’s veterans.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced West Virginia University (WVU), in partnership with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), will receive $1,999,876 from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop innovative new technologies to reduce emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing. Specifically, this significant investment will help students, faculty and other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, and the 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Casey.“By overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the Supreme Court has returned this issue to the states to make their own determination. I support this decision, and I would expect... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on her vote in support of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act:“The American people want us to do something to prevent gun violence in our nation. I strongly agree, but in doing so, it was important that our effort was focused, impactful, and did not infringe upon our sacred 2nd amendment rights. This legislation meets that criteria.“Let me be very clear: This bill does not take... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced the economic impact resulting from the redesignation of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Specifically, the U.S. National Park Service’s (NPS) 2021 National Park Visitor Spending Effects report found that since the redesignation, visitor spending in communities near the Park and Preserve resulted in a $35.2 million benefit to the state’s economy and supported 1,090 jobs in West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,617,997 from the U.S. Department of Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties. These payments are made annually to counties with non-taxable Federal land within their borders to offset the lost property tax revenue.“Funding through the PILT program helps offset shortfalls that our... Read More