Press Releases

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing examining broadband deployment funding at the Department of Commerce. During the hearing, Senator Capito asked Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick about whether states would be able to use remaining funds... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Aviation, Space, and Innovation Subcommittee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocation from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for terminal modernization of the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va. This funding, which was secured through a CDS request made solely by Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Company for the construction of a new fire station. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made solely by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will be used to construct a new fire station to replace their current facility. “As Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Company continues to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Berkeley County Public Service Water District (BCPSWD) in Berkeley County, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Chairman Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will be... 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, led a hearing to examine the cybersecurity challenges impacting American water infrastructure and to identify opportunities to improve water sector cybersecurity. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Dr. Scott Simonton, a Fellow at Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security, about the use of circuit riders to contribute additional expertise to... 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, led a hearing to examine the cybersecurity challenges impacting American water infrastructure and to identify opportunities to improve water sector cybersecurity. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed various cybersecurity challenges currently facing American drinking water and wastewater systems, as well as the importance of addressing these... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, today joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed a five-bill Appropriations package into law. The bill includes legislation authored by Chairman Capito. The package passed the Senate by a vote of 71 to 29 and passed the House of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the below statement following the Senate’s passage of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Act. The legislation provides support to strengthen America’s workforce and fund important health and education programs. “As the chairman of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, I am proud to once... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, issued the below statement after voting for a package that includes five bipartisan, full-year appropriations bills— Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H); Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD); Defense; Financial Services and General Government; and State,... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer to discuss government funding and immigration reform. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE POSSIBILITY OF DEMOCRATS’ DEMANDS CHANGING DHS FUNDING ALLOCATED THROUGH THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL: “You know, I... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s remarks, click here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting the need for an all-of-the above energy strategy during a period where Americans have been impacted by winter storms. Senator Capito also emphasized the importance of restoring a functioning appropriations... Read More

To watch Senator Capito’s interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow” with Larry Kudlow to discuss government funding and immigration reform. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: “There are conversations going, I think, between both the leadership and the great... 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, led a hearing on examining the federal environmental review and permitting processes. In her opening remarks, Chairman Capito discussed the importance of passing bipartisan reforms to federal environmental review and permitting processes during this Congress. She also highlighted the ways that permitting reform would address both Republican and Democrat... 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, led a hearing on examining the federal environmental review and permitting processes. During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked all witnesses to share about the economy-wide costs that federal permitting uncertainty places on businesses, consumers, workers and state governments. HIGHLIGHTS: IMPACTS OF PROJECT AND PERMIT CERTAINTY: Chairman Capito: “What... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks at the Investiture Ceremony for Moore Capito. U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), along with Senator Capito’s support, recommended Moore Capito to President Trump who announced the decision to nominate him in 2025 for a judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.“Today was an incredibly meaningful moment,” Senator Capito said. “Moore is stepping into an office defined by... Read More

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Jackson and Wood counties where she toured businesses and learned how some of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards she helped secure are being put to use. First, Senator Capito visited Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, W.Va. where she toured the new expansion and met with executives to learn more about how they are investing in the wellbeing of West Virginians. “Jackson General Hospital is a... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to North Central West Virginia where she visited facilities and met with various business owners and community leaders to hear directly from them about the issues that matter most. First, Senator Capito visited Lockheed Martin in Clarksburg, W.Va. where she joined the Acting Chief of Naval Reserve, Rear Admiral Richard Lofgren. During the visit, Senator Capito toured the facility and learned how it supports the... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined the National Restaurant Association, the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (WVHTA), and local restaurants from across the state for a roundtable discussion at Muriale’s Italian Kitchen in Fairmont, W.Va. The roundtable discussion focused on how the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, will impact the restaurant industry. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which... Read More

EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made several stops and visited with community and business leaders.First, Senator Capito visited Jefferson County Parks and Recreation where she received a briefing and went on a tour of the Phase II of the AMP at Sam Michaels Park. Phase II of this project enables the AMP to become a full-service event venue by improving the ticketing, concessions, and restroom facilities... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, issued the below statement after voting for a final package that includes three bipartisan, full-year appropriations bills— Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Energy and Water Development.“I am glad the Senate came together tonight to pass three more appropriations bills. This... Read More