Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $28,896,352 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for eight Head Start and Early Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Increasing access to educational resources in West Virginia is a direct investment into the future of our children, as well as the overall future of our state,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

ELKINS/WESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) addressed participants of the Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College, and then visited Jackson’s Mill to speak to participants of Mountaineer Boys State.“Days like today are a reminder of how fortunate West Virginia is to have bright young women and men engaged and interested in public service to our state and country,” Senator Capito said. “I’m confident the next... 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 $713,879 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI). This funding will be used to help develop food systems that support the health and economic vibrancy of five communities across West Virginia.“West Virginians deserve access to food that is both healthy and affordable,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 25 of her Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to provide Congress, patients, and providers with additional insight on the department’s plans for transitioning out of the COVID-19 public health emergency.The letter, which was led by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), specifically requests information on how changes in temporary, pandemic-related... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.-1), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.-2), and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-3) urged President Joe Biden to approve West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s request for a federal disaster declaration after heavy rain storms on May 6, 2022 caused severe flooding in Cabell and Wayne counties. The federal disaster declaration would allow West Virginia to access... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned Annie Caputo and Bradley Crowell, nominees to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).HIGHLIGHTS:ADVANCED NUCLEAR LICENSING: “Multiple companies are either currently in the license process or are expected to use existing licensing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $750,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) for research at West Virginia University’s Physics and Astronomy Department. The funding will support a research project entitled “Surface States and Doping in Aluminum... Read More

Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the nominations of Annie Caputo and Bradley Crowell to be members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery.“Well thank you, and good morning. It’s nice to be... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,730,475 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will be used to reimburse diagnostic COVID-19... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,370,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Water and Wastewater Disposal Grant and Loan Program for upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia. The funding will support expanding and improving the sewer collection system in Milton and increasing water distribution in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, cosponsored the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.). This bipartisan legislation would allow states to set aside a portion of the abandoned mine... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced West Virginia will receive funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven projects to address deferred maintenance in the Monongahela National Forest, improve infrastructure, increase user access and support rural economies. This funding was made available through the Great... Read More

BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today made several stops in Berkeley County focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Ranking Member Capito and Administrator Regan toured the South Berkeley Water Plant to learn more about the area’s water infrastructure needs.“I greatly appreciate... 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 $14,357,829 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support 10 projects in West Virginia. Specifically, this funding will be used to support rehabilitation and maintenance projects at nine West Virginia airports, and make safety improvements along a railroad corridor from Grafton to Buckhannon.“Making smart... 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 $5,170,593 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support a variety of research projects and prevention programs at West Virginia University (WVU) and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR).“It’s welcome news when HHS recognizes the value of initiatives in the Mountain... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced $75,636 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program to Grant County, West Virginia. The funding is through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will support upgrades to the Grant County Airport taxiway, including pavement sealing and crack repair.“West... 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 $2,747,181 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) through the Department of the Interior for recreation and restoration projects in state and local parks across West Virginia.“This funding is welcome news as we celebrate Great Outdoors Month this June! I joined my colleagues last week on a resolution... 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 $990,283 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support three projects at West Virginia University (WVU). Specifically, these projects will work to study transition metal catalysts in pharmaceutical development, research interactions between the serotonergic systems, and address tumor recurrence.“West Virginia... 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 Universal Schedule and Booking LLC in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., will receive $125,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This funding will be used to help develop a digital application that creates a direct-to-consumer virtual marketplace for agricultural products,... 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 $4,618,923 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for two Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Providing resources that help enhance educational opportunities for students in West Virginia will not only expand their knowledge, but also contribute to long-term investments in the future of our state,”... Read More