Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following the news that the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center will continue operating at full capacity. “I am pleased about the news that USPS will now maintain additional mail processes than previously planned at the Charleston facility. While this is a win for West Virginia’s mail service, I still have concerns that need to be addressed. Not only do many West Virginians work at this... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a $25,547,532 grant for the City of Bluefield, W.Va. through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This funding, which was made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will support infrastructure improvements along U.S. Route 52 by converting four intersections... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), announced an award from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for an advanced renewable bioenergy research project at the West Virginia University (WVU) Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding awards to several local law enforcement departments across West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), will be used to supplement equipment and training costs for officers in various police departments and local governments across the state.  “Local... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia. The grants were awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and will support local fire departments and first responders. As the former chair... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit where she participated in a number of events with business and community leaders. Additionally, at the invitation of Senator Capito, Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, also participated in events at the Business Summit. On Wednesday, Senator Capito spoke to the West Virginia Manufacturing Association... Read More

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today hosted Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, for a series of events at the 88th Annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit. First, Senator Capito moderated a one-on-one conversation with Ambassador Hillman where they discussed West Virginia’s strong relationship with Canada. Next, Senator Capito and Ambassador Hillman convened business, state, and federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the investigation of Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report outlined several instances where Assistant Administrator Goffman failed to meet ethical obligations, and improperly... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies for projects she helped secure funds for, including healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention projects. More information on each project can be found below: HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a funding award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. to support its procurement and installation of state-of-the-art robotic surgery equipment. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and John Crites to begin the process of selling approximately 2,700 acres of the family’s land adjacent to the Blackwater River in Davis, W.Va. for inclusion to the Monongahela National Forest. “By facilitating this sale, John Crites and his family are ensuring one of the most beautiful areas of our state will always be open to the people of our state. The Monongahela... Read More

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today made stops in Morgantown, W.Va. and New Martinsville, W.Va. focused on economic development and broadband expansion. First, Senator Capito traveled to Morgantown, W.Va. to visit the Historic Post Office (HPO). During the visit, Senator Capito toured the space and learned more about how they are promoting local economic development and their plans to make improvements with... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition, traveled to Morgantown, W.Va. where she participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official award announcement for the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) and the opening of their Program Office. ARCH2’s Program Office is located within West Virginia University’s... Read More

NORTHERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today made several stops in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle focused on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending. First, Senator Capito traveled to Wheeling, W.Va. to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-renovated Wheeling Heritage Artisan Center. This project was made possible through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award secured by... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today hosted Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly in Huntington, W.Va. to see firsthand the impact that Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security and the National Center of Excellence for Cyber Security in Critical Infrastructure (NCOE) will have on cyber security and cyber workforce development in West Virginia and our nation. During... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and actress, Halle Berry, today hosted a roundtable discussion on the Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act, bipartisan legislation that would boost federal research on menopause and would—for the first time—coordinate the federal government’s existing programs related to menopause and mid-life women’s health. The roundtable discussion included patients, medical providers, academics, and state officials from across... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and actress Halle Berry today hosted a Girls Rise Up event at Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. where they promoted female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. During the program, Senator Capito and Halle Berry discussed with fifth grade female students their career paths and the importance of leadership. Students then had the chance to take the Girls Rise Up Challenge and commit to goals to help put... Read More

PARSONS, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, traveled to Parsons, W.Va. where she hosted Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Shailen Bhatt to see completed and ongoing construction projects on Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia. While driving on Corridor H with West Virginia Department of Transportation... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding to West Virginia University (WVU) to support the creation of a bachelor’s major in Robotics Engineering at the university’s Statler College Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering. This funding was made available through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in Weirton, West Virginia by Form Energy.  “This investment is great news for Weirton and signals that West Virginia will continue our proud... Read More