Press Releases

To watch Chairman Capito’s opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the critical role that both... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) today introduced a resolution that formally honors U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe who were targeted and shot in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 26 while serving in Washington, D.C. Specialist Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day and Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains in critical condition, still fighting for his life. Senators Capito... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring West Virginia National Guard Members U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Senator Capito offered her condolences to Sarah Beckstrom’s family and asked Americans everywhere to continue to pray for Andrew Wolfe as he remains in critical condition. She also thanked... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined “FOX & Friends” to discuss the attack on two West Virginia National Guard Members. She also expressed support for the death penalty for the attacker. ON CHARGING THE ATTACKER: “It has been a difficult several days and our hearts and prayers go out for the Beckstroms and for Andrew’s family as well. Losing [Sarah] was a tragedy beyond belief. I agree with... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement on the passing of West Virginia National Guard Member, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom: “I am heartbroken to learn that one of our own, Sarah Beckstrom, has tragically passed away following yesterday’s horrific attack in D.C. This is a devastating loss for her family, her fellow Guardsmen, and for our entire state. West Virginians proudly stand behind our men and women in uniform, and tonight we... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s update click here or on the image above. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined FOX News Channel’s “Special Report” to offer support for the two West Virginia National Guardsmen shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. today. She also thanked the nation for coming together in prayer for the guardsmen and their families. SENATOR CAPITO’S UPDATE: ON THE ATTACK: “This is a very tough day for West Virginians and across the nation. The... Read More

Click here or on the image above to watch the video. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ahead of Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message expressing her gratitude for her fellow West Virginians and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Full video transcript included below: “Thanksgiving is such a special time of the year. “It’s a time when we get to be surrounded with family, friends, and loved ones. “It’s also a time to give thanks for the... Read More

WASINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday resolution to encourage American nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels. Nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, making it the single busiest holiday for travel in the U.S. “With so many Americans on the road to visit loved ones, the Sunday after Thanksgiving... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approved the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the state will soon begin awarding... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the below statement regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) approval of the state’s Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Now that West Virginia is approved, the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)—all members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee—have introduced the Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027. Brand USA is a public-private partnership charged with promoting America as a premier international travel... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) announcement yesterday of four new proposed rules on implementing the Endangered Species Act. These proposed rules will allow the FWS to more thoroughly consider the economic impacts of species protection regulations, providing greater certainly for landowners, energy producers and economic development projects across... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the future of PFAS cleanup and disposal policy. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Kate Bowers, a Congressional Research Service expert, about the opportunity to use the EPA’s previous work to resolve liability issues with Brownfield sites as a model for... Read More

To watch Chairman Capito’s floor remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor in support of Ho Nieh’s confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Throughout the confirmation process, Chairman Capito has praised Ho Nieh’s extensive experience in the nuclear field and his previous leadership at the NRC. His... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act. The legislation would expand veteran access to non-opioid alternatives by providing pathways for FDA-approved non-opioid treatments to be included in the VA National Formulary (VANF). “Our veterans deserve the very best care we can provide, including safe and effective options to manage pain without exposing them... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and their Rules Committee colleagues in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act. The bill would ensure States are able to better verify that only American citizens are voting in federal elections by codifying the ability of States to require that an applicant provide proof of American citizenship when registering to vote via... Read More

To view Chairman Capito’s response to Toyota’s investment in West Virginia, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded Toyota’s announcement of a new $423 million investment in their manufacturing plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, building upon Toyota’s $3.3 billion total investment in West Virginia’s automotive industry. Through this investment, Toyota will... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she nominated 30 distinguished high school seniors from 12 counties throughout West Virginia to the nation’s military academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the honor of nominating bright and motivated West Virginians for admission to our nation’s premier service academies.... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to align with the Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett vs. EPA decision. “I applaud the Trump EPA’s proposed rule to make the regulatory definition of waters of the United States... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a senior leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she supported that were included in the recently passed Appropriations bills— Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Additionally, full-year funding for the Women, Infants, and... Read More