{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"WV\" and year = 2018 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-looks-back-at-2018", "VIDEO: Capito Looks Back at 2018", "2018-12-28", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.28.18\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Looks Back at 2018 \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCHARLESTON, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video highlighting various events from 2018 and her work for West Virginians during the past year.\r\n\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the video.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-happy-holidays-2018", "VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians Happy Holidays", "2018-12-24", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.24.18\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians Happy Holidays \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCHARLESTON, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video message ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.\r\n\r\nClick here or the image above to watch the video.Click here to download the video.\r\nFull video transcript included below:\nHi everyone!\nI dont know about you, but the holidays are always a reflective time for me.\nA time to look back on the past year and count the extraordinary blessings in my life.\nI am fortunate to have a supportive family around me, to have my health, to represent West Virginia in the United States Senate, to live in the greatest country in the world, and to be part of a state and a community that is as special and as full of promise as ours.\nThis holiday season, I wish you all the blessings of a peaceful and joyous Christmas.\nCharlie and I, along with our entire familyincluding my grandchildrenhope that you and your loved ones have a very happy holiday season.\nAnd best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2019!\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-24-million-to-repair-damaged-roadways", "Capito, Manchin Announce $2.4 Million to Repair Damaged Roadways", "2018-12-20", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.20.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $2.4 Million to Repair Damaged Roadways \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Funding will repair roads in Wayne, Wetzel counties\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,492,275 for West Virginia through the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program. Funding will assist the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) with repairs to roadways in Wayne and Wetzel counties that were damaged as a result of storms in February 2018.\nThe aftermath of storms can have a devastating impact on the roads West Virginians depend on to get to work and provide for their families, Senator Capito said. As communities pull themselves up after flooding, it is critical that state and federal partners work with them to repair damaged infrastructure and ensure the safety of West Virginians. As chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I will continue to work to ensure West Virginia communities and communities across America have the resources they need to recover from natural disasters.\" \nOur state has survived many weather-related disasters, which have unfortunately taken a toll on our roadways across West Virginia. This funding will help repair and clear roadways that have been damaged by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides for safer travel. Im glad that the WV Division of Highways have received these grants and as a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to seek similar funding for West Virginia in the future, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\nWVDOH District 2 - $1,311,207 for repairs in Wayne County.\n\r\nWVDOH District 6 - $1,181,068 for repairs in Wetzel County.\n\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-introduce-bill-to-improve-accessibility-of-information-on-using-composites-in-infrastructure", "Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Improve Accessibility of Information on Using Composites in Infrastructure", "2018-12-19", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.19.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Improve Accessibility of Information on Using Composites in Infrastructure \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Legislation would help increase sustainability, encourage innovation, lower costs\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) yesterday introduced legislation to establish a design data clearinghouse to disseminate existing guidelines and standards for using composite materials in infrastructure projects. It would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a data clearinghouse to disseminate guidance on composite technology in sustainable infrastructure. The bill would also direct NISTin consultation with the National Science Foundation (NSF)to carry out a four-year pilot program to assist in assessing the feasibility of adopting composite technology.    Infrastructure remains a top bipartisan priority; and as we continue working to improve, rebuild, and grow Americas infrastructure, its important that we make sure individuals and businesses have the information they need to get it right. That includes information on using composites in infrastructure projectssomething that would help encourage both sustainability and innovation in construction, as well as help lower costs on a wide range of critical projects. Our legislation would also help make the case for using composites in various projects with the help of institutions like our very own West Virginia University, Senator Capito said.    We need an infrastructure strategy that rebuilds our roads, bridges and ports so that they can better serve taxpayers in the future, said Senator Peters, ranking member on the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security. Utilizing state-of-the-art composite technologies will ensure our infrastructure upgrades are done effectively and efficiently. Im pleased to join Senator Capito in introducing bipartisan legislation that will encourage composite technologies in infrastructure improvements in Michigan and across the country.    Instead of ripping and replacing our deteriorated infrastructure, polymer composites can economically rehabilitate the infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Fiber reinforced polymer composites can safely extend the life of existing structures without corrosion or rot, said Hota GangaRao, director of the Constructed Facilities Center at West Virginia University and a recognized expert on composites in construction. The biggest barriers to the expanded use of composites are the lack of standards and codes to permit safe, biddable designs and a shortage of experience in designing, specifying, installing and evaluating polymer composite structures or hybrids that combine composites with in-service structural materials such as steel, concrete or timber. This bill provides a proven conduit to bring together industry, government and academia to address these practical shortcomings in a collaborative environment.    The United States produces more carbon fiber than any other nation (31 percent) and is home to two of the top five leaders when it comes to glass fiber production. U.S. composite exports are expected to grow at a rate of 4.2 percent in 2017 and 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.    In February 2017, NIST released the Road Mapping Workshop on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure. NIST found that the top three barriers for composite adoption were: training and education, codes and standards, and durability and service life prediction. As a result, NIST identified three activities or tasks to overcome these barriers: durability testing, design data clearinghouse, and education and training.    By establishing a design data clearinghouse to disseminate existing guidelines and standards for using composite materials in infrastructure projects, the bill introduced by Senator Capito and Peters will help eliminate one of the barriers NIST identified and enable more individuals and businesses to take advantage of the opportunities created by composites.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1511", "McKinley Nominates 17 Students to Military Academies", "2018-12-18", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 17 West Virginia students to United States service academies. Nomination by a Member of Congress is the first step in the process toward appointment to a military academy.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 17 West Virginia students to United States service academies. Nomination by a Member of Congress is the first step in the process toward appointment to a military academy. \r\nThese young men and women will be the next generation of leaders in West Virginia, said McKinley. They have earned their nomination through hard work, achievement and good character, demonstrated in the classroom, the athletic field and their community.\r\nNominating deserving young people for the opportunity of a lifetime is one of the best parts of my job representing the First District, said McKinley. I am proud to endorse these students in the first step towards appointment at America's service academies.\r\nThe following students were nominated by Rep. McKinley based on their academic performance, extracurricular activity, service to their communities, and personal recommendations:\r\nVictoria Childs (Albright) attends University High School. She is an all-state musician in both flute and piccolo and sings in the choir. She also participates in Junior ROTC. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy\r\nNicholas DeFazio (Wheeling) attends Wheeling Park High School and ranks in the top 10% of his class. He is a member of the varsity football and swimming teams and is active in the Future Business Leaders of America. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy\r\nLian Dunlevy (Westover) attends Morgantown High School where he ranks in the top 1% of his class. He is enrolled in a college-level engineering course at WVU and interned full time at NASA IV&V in Fairmont. He is also an award-winning competitive shooter. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy\r\nOwen Gainer (Wheeling) attends the Air Force Academy Prep School and graduated from Wheeling Central Catholic last spring. He served as a class officer all four years at Central, attended Boy's State and is active in the community. He was an all-conference basketball player at Central. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy\r\nElle Greco (Weirton) attends The Linsly School in Wheeling. She has served as a student body officer and participated in Rhododendron Girls State. She is a four-year member of the cheerleading squad. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy\r\nHank Herald (Morgantown) attends Morgantown High School where he is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a four-year member of the basketball team and has also played lacrosse and football. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy\r\nLilah Kimble (Bridgeport) attends Bridgeport High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society. She serves as Vice President of the student body and was recognized as Outstanding Citizen at Rhododendron Girls State. She runs cross country and is an active volunteer with her church. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy\r\nTyler Komorowski (Weirton) attends Weir High where he is in the top 5% of his class. He is President of the National Honor Society and serves as an officer in student government. He was named first-team all-state in both football and baseball. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy\r\nDavid Middleton (Parkersburg) attends Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. He holds leadership positions in his class and is completing his Eagle Scout. He served as captain of the wrestling and lacrosse teams. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy\r\nMitchell Miller (Parkersburg) attends Wood County Christian School where he serves as President of the National Christian Honor Society. He is a member of the varsity basketball team and is also an award-winning guitarist. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy \r\nBraeden Pauley (Morgantown) attends University High School and is a member of the National Honor Society. He served as captain of the varsity wrestling squad and coaches youth wrestlers. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy\r\nStephen Snyder (Triadelphia) attends The Linsly School in Wheeling. He was selected for leadership positions as House Leader and School Prefect. He serves as captain of the varsity football team. Nominated to U.S. Military Academy\r\nEmily Stone (Grafton) attends Grafton High School where she ranks in the top 10% of her class. She is Co-President of the Future Business Leaders of America club, plays in the marching band, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy\r\nAlexis Summers (Vienna) attends Parkersburg High School where she ranks in the top 5% of her class. She is a four-year member of the varsity softball team, serves as Vice President of her class, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy\r\nTrey Toland (Mannington) is a freshman at Fairmont State and graduated from North Marion High School last spring. He served in a number of leadership roles in student government and participated in a summer STEM program at the Naval Academy. He was also a four-year letterman on the North Marion football and tennis teams. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy\r\nMargaret Warner (Morgantown) attends University High School where she ranks in the top 1% of her class. She serves as student body President and attended Rhododendron Girls State. She is a state qualifier in gymnastics and was named team captain. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy\r\nKatherene Welsh (Marshall County) attends Munich International School in Germany. She received the Latin Gold Medal for her score on the National Language Exam. She runs track and cross country and plays field hockey. Nominated to U.S. Naval Academy\r\n\r\n-###-", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-highlights-ways-to-encourage-entrepreneurship-innovation-in-west-virginia", "Capito Op-Ed Highlights Ways to Encourage Entrepreneurship, Innovation in West Virginia", "2018-12-17", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.17.18\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed Highlights Ways to Encourage Entrepreneurship, Innovation in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  In an op-ed for The Dominion Post, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlighted efforts in West Virginia to spur economic growth, encourage entrepreneurship, and drive innovation, as well as the importance of continuing and strengthening those efforts.\nFuture economic growth is contingent upon fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, and I am committed to helping innovative startups access critical federal research dollars that will help them make their ideas and visions realities. We must successfully work to create an environment that makes our state attractive for startups to stay and grow here, Senator Capito wrote.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nEncouraging Entrepreneurship, Innovation in the Mountain StateBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  The Dominion PostDecember 16, 2018\nAs I travel across West Virginia, its clear the economic climate is improving here, and there are many reasons to be optimistic about our states future.\nReforming our outdated tax code and rolling back burdensome regulations, as well as other pro-growth measures, have proven to be a winning combination for workers, small businesses, and economic growth, and they have encouraged an environment thats putting West Virginia on a path to a brighter future.\nThats exactly the direction our state needs to be headed in, and we are well on our way. However, its critical that we continue to build on the momentum weve created.\nLast month, two native sons of West Virginia and technology thought leaders, announced significant contributions to two of our states universities, West Virginia University and Marshall University. Working closely with the leaders of these institutionsincluding WVU President Gordon Gee and Marshall President Dr. Jerry Gilbertits my hope that these gifts of money and time catalyze the beginning of a new era of innovation for the Mountain State.\nI was present for Charleston native and former CEO and chairman of Cisco Systems, Inc. John Chambers announcement of a generous gift to WVUs College of Business and Economics. His donation, along with his personal time commitment, will result in the creation of a new business accelerator called Startup West Virginia and provide seed capital for companies launched there.\nSimilarly, Huntington native and CEO of Intuit Brad Smith and his wife, Alys, made a multi-million dollar gift to support the redesign, reorganization, and re-energizing of Marshalls College of Business. This gift will help build new facilities and provide resources to support innovation and redefine the business schools curriculum.\nBy investing in our universities and creating and expanding programs to include more applicablecurriculums focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, we can bring out the creative and entrepreneurial spirit that lives inside our students.\nIts clear that collaboration among multiple sectors and industries is working. And, its providing invaluable experience for the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs. It also has the potential to transform our economy and encourage more startups throughout the state.\nFuture economic growth is contingent upon fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, and I am committed to helping innovative startups access critical federal research dollars that will help them make their ideas and visions realities. We must successfully work to create an environment that makes our state attractive for startups to stay and grow here. That is exactly what these two examples at WVU and Marshall are meant to do: provide access to the education and tools that will prepare our next generation of entrepreneurs and establish a supportive environment that allows innovative startups to exist and thrive.\nIn the Senate, Ive focused on a variety efforts to contribute to this pro-entrepreneurial, pro-growth environmenttwo in particular that I believe can be instrumental in cultivating, attracting, and retaining innovative talent in West Virginia. Those areas are access to both broadband and capital.\nTake connectivity for example. We can have the most skilled workforce and innovative ideas in the world, but if we dont have connectivity, were limiting our economic potential. Thats exactly why I have been working to advance solutions that will help close the digital divide in our state, something my Capito Connect plan has been successful in achieving since I launched the program in 2015.\nAnother critical component to our success is ensuring that those with new and innovative ideas have access to capital that will allow them to stay in West Virginia. That is why I am a strong proponent of the Opportunity Zone program, a provision included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Through Opportunity Zones, we can help drive investment from around the country into new and existing innovative companies in the Mountain Stateenabling them to stay, grow, and create more jobs here at home.\nIm committed to working with our universities, businesses, and other local leaders to create even more opportunities to move our state forward. So much good work is already being done to build a strong workforce, grow the economy, and attract new investments. Lets keep the momentum going!\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1510", "McKinley Statement on Obamacare Court Ruling", "2018-12-15", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "McKinley Statement on Obamacare Court Ruling \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 15, 2018\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n        Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement regarding a ruling by a Federal court in Texas that declared Obamacare unconstitutional: \r\n\r\nThis decision should spur Congress into action to reform health care on a bipartisan basis. With divided government we have a chance to improve affordability, ensure access to care, address the cost of prescription drugs, and protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Washington, DC  Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) issued the following statement regarding a ruling by a Federal court in Texas that declared Obamacare unconstitutional: \r\n\r\nThis decision should spur Congress into action to reform health care on a bipartisan basis. With divided government we have a chance to improve affordability, ensure access to care, address the cost of prescription drugs, and protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. This ruling will not have any immediate impact on premiums or coverage for the coming year and will likely be appealed. In the meantime, Republicans and Democrats alike should take this opportunity to put aside the partisan squabbling and enact reforms that will help people get affordable and quality health care.\r\n\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/klobuchar-capito-bipartisan-legislation-to-measure-the-economic-impact-of_broadband-passes-senate", "Klobuchar, Capito Bipartisan Legislation to Measure the Economic Impact of  Broadband Passes Senate", "2018-12-14", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", null, 0, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/klobuchar-capito-legislation-to-measure-economic-impact-of_broadband-passes-senate", "Klobuchar, Capito Legislation to Measure Economic Impact of  Broadband Passes Senate", "2018-12-14", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.14.18\n\t\t\t Klobuchar, Capito Legislation to Measure Economic Impact of  Broadband Passes Senate \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), co-chairs of the Senate Broadband Caucus, announced that the Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act has passed the Senate. While the federal government measures the economic impact of many industries, it does not produce current, reliable statistics on the economic impact of broadband on the U.S. economy. Accurate, reliable data on the economic impact of broadband is a valuable tool for policymakers and business leaders, and many research institutions, state broadband offices, and trade associations have highlighted the need for this data. The Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act would require the Bureau of Economic Analysis to conduct a study of the effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the U.S. economy.\nBroadband connectivity has the power to unleash jobs and fuel economic growth throughout the country, especially in rural areas like West Virginia. This legislation will provide the data needed to measure the benefits of broadband accessibility and the importance of investing in critical broadband infrastructure. Im proud to join with my partner on the Senate Broadband Caucus to introduce a bill that will help bridge the digital divide in the areas that need it most, Senator Capito said.\nBroadband is a critical force for creating jobs, leveling the playing field, and increasing opportunity, Senator Klobuchar said. Our bipartisan legislation will help provide us with the reliable, publicly available economic data we need to make informed decisions about expanding broadband, connecting our communities, and keeping us competitive in an increasingly digital world. \nIn conducting this analysis, the secretary will consider job creation, business headcount, online commerce, income, education and distance learning, telehealth, telework, agriculture, population growth, population density, broadband speed, and geography. The secretary may consult representatives of business, including rural and urban internet service providers and telecommunications infrastructure providers; state, local, and Tribal government agencies; and consumer and community organizations.\nOther original co-sponsors of the bill include Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the other co-chairs of the Senate Broadband Caucus, and Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.).\nThis legislation is supported by Connected Nation, NTCA  The Rural Broadband Association, CTIA, WIA  The Wireless Infrastructure Association, ITTA  The Voice of Americas Broadband Providers and CCIA.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-capito-bill-to-address-rising-maternal-mortality-rates", "Senate Passes Capito Bill to Address Rising Maternal Mortality Rates", "2018-12-14", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.14.18\n\t\t\t Senate Passes Capito Bill to Address Rising Maternal Mortality Rates \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Legislation now heads to the presidents desk for his signature\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  The Senate yesterday evening unanimously passed the Maternal Mortality Accountability Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) to help examine and combat the ongoing maternal mortality crisis in the United States. The bipartisan legislation she introduced with U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.    Maternal mortality rates have been rising dramatically across the country, and we need to do more to reverse that, Senator Capito said. This legislation will help us figure out what is causing this startling trend and how we can better prevent the same situations from happening in the future. Im so glad that my Senate colleagues also recognize the importance of addressing this issue and passed our legislation with unanimous support. This brings us another step closer to strengthening our efforts to protect these mothers, and I look forward to the president signing it into law.    Unlike any other industrial country in the world, the maternal death rate in the United States is on the rise. Across the country, maternal mortality rates increased by an alarming 26 percent from 2000 to 2014.    Senator Capitos bipartisan bill will strengthen on-the-ground resources to combat this growing crisis by expanding maternal mortality review committees that study and address the causes of maternal death cases and work to increase the number of safe and successful pregnancies. While West Virginia has had a Maternal Mortality Review Panel since 2008, such panels or committees currently do not exist in more than 20 states.    All momsno matter where they live, no matter what they can or cant afford deserve the vital pregnancy and postpartum care they need to deliver a healthy future for themselves and their babies. Every maternal death is unspeakably tragic, but the estimated 60 percent of maternal deaths in the U.S. that could be prevented with the proper care should be completely unacceptable to each and every one of us, said Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect When Youre Expecting and founder of the What to Expect Foundation and WhatToExpect.com. The health and wellbeing of our future depends on the health and wellbeing of our moms, and thats not a partisan issue thats a fundamental human issue. Thats why I applaud the bipartisan efforts of my fellow moms, Senators Heitkamp and Capito in introducing the Maternal Mortality Accountability Act. When it comes to maternity care, there should be no red moms or blue moms, red babies or blue babies our goal must always be healthy moms, healthy babies, and a healthy future.    The bill is supported by over 80 national organizations including the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Preeclampsia Foundation, and the March of Dimes.\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-agriculture-secretary-perdue-announce-new-rural-broadband-program", "Capito, Agriculture Secretary Perdue Announce New Rural Broadband Program", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Agriculture Secretary Perdue Announce New Rural Broadband Program \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Initiative will help encourage high-speed internet e-connectivity in rural communities\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in announcing that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $600 million in loans and grants to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers and municipalities may apply to USDAs new program for funding to connect rural areas that currently have insufficient broadband service. USDA Rural Development is the primary agency delivering the program, with assistance from other federal partners.    As a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito helped secure funds in the FY2018 budget for this broadband pilot program, known as the ReConnect Program. Through her Capito Connect initiative, Senator Capito has made improving connectivity and closing the digital divide in West Virginia a top priority and has worked to advance efforts and deliver resources to support programs like the ReConnect Program.    Connectivity is essential for individuals, families, students, businesses, and communities to succeed. Without access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, rural communities and rural states like West Virginia are being left behind when it comes to education, health care, job creation and retention, and overall economic potential, Senator Capito said. Programs like this one and other efforts Ive been working to promote through my Capito Connect initiative can help us close the digital divide, improve the lives of those living in our rural communities, and grow and diversify our economy. Thats exactly why I worked hard to ensure funding for the ReConnect Program was included in the FY2018 funding agreement and will continue to push for similar resources. Im excited Secretary Perdue asked me to be part of this announcement, and I appreciate how he, President Trump, and the entire administration are working to make rural America and rural broadband such priorities.    High-speed internet e-Connectivity is a necessity, not an amenity, vital for quality of life and economic opportunity, so we hope that today rural communities kick-off their rural broadband project planning, Secretary Perdue said. Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA has worked to understand the true needs of rural communities facing this challenge so we can be strong partners to create high-speed, reliable broadband e-Connectivity.    USDA will make available approximately $200 million for grants (applications due to USDA by April 29), as well as $200 million for loan and grant combinations (applications due May 29), and $200 million for low-interest loans (applications due by June 28).    Projects funded through this initiative must serve communities with fewer than 20,000 people with no broadband service or where service is slower than 10 megabits per second (mbps) download and 1 mbps upload.    Approved projects must create access speeds of at least 25 mbps upload and 3 mbps download. Priority will be awarded for projects that propose to deliver higher-capacity connections to rural homes, businesses, and farms. USDA seeks to stretch these funds as far as possible by leveraging existing networks and systems without overbuilding existing services greater than 10/1 mpbs.    The goal is to connect rural communities to support agricultural production and marketing, e-Commerce, health care, and education. Previous research by USDA has demonstrated that high-capacity broadband is critical to all aspects of rural prosperity, including the ability to grow and attract businesses, retain and develop talent, and maintain rural quality of life.    To help potential applicants with the application process, USDA has created a resource portal at reconnect.usda.gov, and the department is holding online webinars and regional in-person workshops. The regional workshops will be held in southeastern Alabama; northcentral Oregon; Newton, Kansas; Washington, Pennsylvania; Gila River, Arizona; and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The first technical assistance webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 18. The full list of upcoming public webinars and workshops can be found at the ReConnect Programs resource portal at reconnect.usda.gov.    In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the task forces findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-discusses-border-security-funding-on-fox-news", "Capito Discusses Border Security Funding on FOX News", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.18\n\t\t\t Capito Discusses Border Security Funding on FOX News \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Were fully committed to try to meet the president.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, this morning appeared on Fox News Americas Newsroom with Bill Hemmer to discuss border security and current government funding negotiations.\r\nWe should be able to work this out, Senator Capito said. But weve got to look at whats going on at the border. Its escalating. Drugs and human traffickingthis rises to the presidents argument that we need more dollars in our border security, which includes the wall. The point of the matter is this is our national securityfor communities down on the border, for my communities in West Virginia who are ravaged by fentanyl and heroin. This is money that the American people feel we should be spending to secure our borders and make this situation much safer and better for our country.\nAs chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito has played an active role in government funding negotiations, including those for the Department of Homeland Security and border security. \nTo watch the full interview, click here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-landmark-legislation_to-combat-alzheimers", "Senate Passes Landmark Legislation  to Combat Alzheimers", "2018-12-13", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.13.18\n\t\t\t Senate Passes Landmark Legislation  to Combat Alzheimers \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  The Senate yesterday evening unanimously passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimers Act, legislation authored by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.). The bipartisan bill would, for the first time, create a public health infrastructure across the country to combat Alzheimers disease and preserve brain health. The BOLD Act now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.\nTo prevent millions of more Americans and their families from being devastated by Alzheimers, we have to tackle this disease on all fronts. The BOLD Act helps us do that by empowering our federal and state public health infrastructure to play an expanded role and by helping us gain a better understanding of the true scope of the disease, Senator Capito said. This is a very personal priority for me, and Im excited for it to head to the presidents desk. Its a great step for those living with Alzheimers and those who care for and love them.\nOn behalf of the millions of Americans affected by Alzheimers disease, we want to thank Senators Collins, Cortez Masto, Capito, and Kaine for their steadfast leadership in the fight to end Alzheimers, Alzheimers Association Chief Public Policy Officer Robert Egge said. The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimers Act is innovative legislation that will allow our nation to address Alzheimers as the urgent public health crisis that it is. We appreciate Senator Collins and the more than half of Congress who followed her lead in cosponsoring the bill for recognizing the impact this devastating disease has on our nation, and for taking decisive action to change the trajectory of this disease.\nMore than five million Americans are living with Alzheimers, and the United States spends more than $277 billion per year, including $186 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid. Without further action, the number of Americans with Alzheimers is expected to triple to as many as 14 million by 2050, costing the nation more than $1.1 trillion per year.\nThis legislation would apply a public health approach to reduce risk, detect early symptoms, advance care, improve data, and ultimately change the trajectory of this devastating disease. Headed by the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), it would authorize $20 million annually over the next five years to establish:\r\n \r\nAlzheimers Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Centers of Excellence dedicated to promoting effective Alzheimers disease and caregiving interventions as well as educating the public on Alzheimers disease, cognitive decline, and brain health. The centers would implement the CDCs Healthy Aging Public Health Road Map, and would take key steps to support health and social services professionals as well as families and communities.\r\n \r\n \r\nCooperative Agreements with the CDC that would be awarded to State Health Departments to help them meet local needs in promoting brain health, reducing risk of cognitive decline, improving care for those with Alzheimers, and other key public health activities.\r\n \r\n \r\nData Grants to improve the analysis and timely reporting of data on Alzheimers, cognitive decline, caregiving, and health disparities at the state and national levels.\r\n \r\nThe BOLD Act was introduced by Senators Capito, Collins, Cortez Masto, and Kaine last year and is cosponsored by a total of 57 Senators and supported by 183 organizations and individuals, including the Alzheimers Association, Alzheimers Impact Movement, and Maria Shriver, founder of The Womens Alzheimers Movement.\nRepresentatives Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives, which is cosponsored by 251 members.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-44-million-to-repair-damaged-roadways", "Capito, Manchin Announce $4.4 Million to Repair Damaged Roadways", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.12.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $4.4 Million to Repair Damaged Roadways \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Funding will repair roads in Hancock, Lincoln, Monongalia, Ohio counties\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,437,159 for West Virginia through the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program. Funding will assist the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) with repairs to roadways in Hancock, Lincoln, Monongalia, and Ohio counties that were damaged as a result of storms in February 2018.\nWest Virginians know all too well the damage that flooding can bring to our communities, but we always pull our neighbors and ourselves up and move forward, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I have worked to ensure West Virginia communities and communities across America have the resources they need to recover from natural disasters. I am pleased this funding is coming to our state to repair roads that West Virginia families depend on, and I will continue to be a strong partner in future recovery efforts.\" \nI am grateful that the WV Division of Highways have received these grants. Senator Manchin said. This year, our state has withstood many weather-related disasters, which have unfortunately taken a toll on our roadways across the state. This funding will help repair and clear roadways that have been damaged by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides for safer travel. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to seek similar funding for West Virginia in the future.\r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\nWVDOH District 2 - $1,217,795 for repairs in Lincoln County.\r\n \r\n \r\nWVDOH District 6 - $1,119,201 for repairs in Ohio County.\r\n \r\n \r\nWVDOH District 4 - $1,085,016 for repairs in Monongalia County.\r\n \r\n \r\nWVDOH District 6 - $1,015,145 for repairs in Hancock County.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-trump-administrations_action-on-opportunity-zones", "Capito Statement on Trump Administrations  Action on Opportunity Zones", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.12.18\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on Trump Administrations  Action on Opportunity Zones \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a statement following a White House event touting Opportunity Zones, a federal program designed to incentivize investment in disadvantaged communities, and President Trumps signing of an executive order aimed at creating opportunity in distressed areas:\nOpportunity Zones can be a game changer for West Virginia and a way to drive economic growth in the parts of our state that need it most. Investors have the chance to change lives in their own backyards. Thats what community is all about.The presidents action to create the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council will help maximize revitalization of and coordination for needy communities in West Virginia and throughout America. Im proud President Trump has prioritized economic development and encouraged innovative solutions like Opportunity Zones, and Ill continue working with the administration, as well as local and state leaders, to grow the economy and create more jobs and opportunity throughout our state.\nBACKGROUND\r\nSenator Capito co-sponsored the Opportunity Zone language in last years Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.\nIn August, Senator Capito hosted Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to Huntington, West Virginia, to explore the Opportunity Zones in the area and talk with local business leaders. She also authored an op-ed with Senator Scott explaining Opportunity Zones potential in West Virginia.\nFor a video showing highlights of the senators trip in Huntington, click here.\nIn October, Senator Capito met with investors and community leaders in Charleston, West Virginia, to show how Opportunity Zones not only help low-income communities, but also offer sizable capital gains tax relief.\nSenator Capito and her staff have traveled extensively throughout the state to ensure business leaders in all communities are aware of the benefits of Opportunity Zones. \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/videos-capito-presents-new-river-gorge-bill-to_national-parks-subcommittee", "VIDEOS: Capito Presents New River Gorge Bill to  National Parks Subcommittee", "2018-12-12", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.12.18\n\t\t\t VIDEOS: Capito Presents New River Gorge Bill to  National Parks Subcommittee \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today discussed her bill, theNew River Gorge National Park Designation Act, at a National Parks Subcommittee hearing, explaining how it would expand economic opportunities and encourage tourism in the New River Gorge area.\nThe New River Gorge serves as a great source of pride for my state of West Virginia and is a driver of our states tourism industry, Senator Capito said in her opening statement. This year, I heard from a growing chorus of constituents, local officials, and other West Virginia organizations and businesses who support redesignation, which prompted my introduction of S.3534. West Virginias economy is diversifying, and tourism is playing a significant role in providing jobs directly and indirectly to West Virginians, so this represents a real opportunity for that growth.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a video of Senator Capitos opening remarks, click here or on the image above.\r\n\r\nFor a video of Senator Capitos questions for National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith, click here or on the image above.\r\nFor more information about the legislation, click here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-final-senate-house-farm-bill-agreement", "Capito Votes to Pass Final Senate-House Farm Bill Agreement", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass Final Senate-House Farm Bill Agreement \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Final legislation includes Capito measures to improve broadband access, wastewater systems in rural communities\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in support of a final Farm Bill compromise, which includes measures she introduced to improve access to rural broadband and to address wastewater challenges faced by rural communities. The Senate passed its original version of the Farm Bill in June by a 86-11 vote and passed the final compromise measure today by a 87-13 vote.    In addition to supporting our farmers and ranchers, the final Farm Bill compromise includes many provisions that will help improve the lives of families and individuals living in rural states like West Virginia, Senator Capito said. Im glad to see a measure I introduced to help expand access to broadband included in the final agreement, along with my provision that will help West Virginians and others gain access to safe and reliable wastewater systems. I look forward to President Trump signing this legislation into law and helping to deliver important resources and infrastructure for those who call Rural America home.    BACKGROUND    The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 includes a provision based on Senator Capitos Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program (B-CROP) Act. The legislation, which she introduced in August 2017, would make grant funding available for rural broadband projects in high-need areas to be awarded in combination with the current loan funding available through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Rural Utilities Service. More information is available here.    Another provision included in the Farm Bill is based on Senator Capitos Residential Decentralized Wastewater Improvement Act. Introduced in April 2018, this legislation would establish a new program to provide grants to low- and moderate-income households for connecting homes to existing wastewater infrastructure or installing or upgrading individually-owned decentralized wastewater systems. More information is available here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-stresses-importance-of-delivering-needed-border-security-resources", "VIDEO: Capito Stresses Importance of Delivering Needed Border Security Resources", "2018-12-11", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.11.18\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Stresses Importance of Delivering Needed Border Security Resources \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the increasing need for funding to better secure the U.S.-Mexico border. After demonstrating how the situation at the border is escalating, she called for a bipartisan solution that will provide the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement personnel the resources necessary to strengthen border security and keep Americans safe.\nThis past summer, I traveled for several days to the southwest border both in California and in Texas. I witnessed the needs that we have there firsthand. I saw the open pathways across our border and into our communities. I saw the gaps in our border security. I also saw communities that have become safer because we have provided border security, Senator Capito said. I urge my colleagues here in the Senate to take a long, hard look at the undisputable facts that demonstrate the crisis on the border is escalating. Our law enforcement personnel have provided us with a plan to work towards improving and solving that problem. Lets work together and get this done. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a video of Senator Capitos remarks, click here or on the image above.\nFor photos and additional information on Senator Capitos recent trip to the Pacific coast and the U.S.-Mexico border to learn more about border security efforts, click here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-40-million-for-critical-transportation-infrastructure", "Capito Announces $40 Million for Critical Transportation Infrastructure", "2018-12-06", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.06.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces $40 Million for Critical Transportation Infrastructure \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Funding will support Corridor H, Fairview Connector\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $40,000,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants. Funding will support the West Virginia Department of Transportation with two specific projects: a bypass around Berkeley Springs that includes construction of the Fairview Connector; and the construction of approximately 10 miles of a four-lane expressway in Tucker County as part of the Appalachian Development Highway System.    This is a much needed investment in two critical projects that will make West Virginia roadways safer and more efficient. Not only is this good for travelers and those living in Berkeley Springs and Tucker County communities, but its good for commerce and our states economic potential by better connecting West Virginia to transportation hubs around the country, Senator Capito said. From my first day in the Senate, I have advocated for Corridor H and similar projects that will greatly improve our transportation infrastructure, and Im glad my conversations with Transportation Secretary Chao have proved beneficial to West Virginia. I will continue working to help deliver similar resources.    Individual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$20,000,000  West Virginia Department of Transportation, Berkeley Springs bypass project\r\n \r\n \r\n$20,000,000 West Virginia Department of Transportation, Tucker County expressway project \n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1516", "McKinley: DOE Report Shows Potential for Petrochemical Hub in Appalachia", "2018-12-04", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, Secretary Rick Perry announced the release of a new study by the Department of Energy detailing the potential for a petrochemical hub located in the Appalachian region. The report highlights the amazing growth of production of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL's) in the Marcellus and Utica Shales and emphasizes the benefits an ethane hub would have for America's economy.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Today, Secretary Rick Perry announced the release of a new study by the Department of Energy detailing the potential for a petrochemical hub located in the Appalachian region. The report highlights the amazing growth of production of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL's) in the Marcellus and Utica Shales and emphasizes the benefits an ethane hub would have for America's economy.\r\nThis report affirms what we have been talking about for years, said McKinley. Natural gas production in the region has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. The next logical step is to take full advantage of this resource and develop a petrochemical industry in the region.\r\nWith the vast majority of America's petrochemical industry located on the Gulf Coast and vulnerable to disruptions by hurricanes, it is in the national interest to diversify and build a secondary hub in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky said McKinley.\r\nThe report finds that 95% of America's ethylene production capacity is located in Texas and Louisiana. Ethylene is an important feedstock used in chemicals and plastics.\r\nWest Virginia and surrounding states are poised to become a leader in petrochemicals and manufacturing, but we need to build the necessary infrastructure to make it work, added McKinley. I am committed to continue working with Secretary Perry and other government and private stakeholders to make this happen.\r\nTo read the full report click here.\r\n\r\nBackground\r\nSince 2015, McKinley has been working on the development of an ethane hub in the region that would take advantage of the abundance of natural gas liquids being produced and attract manufacturing.\r\nMcKinley has taken a number of steps to advance this project, including: \r\n \r\n    Introducing the Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act (H.R. 2568), which directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a feasibility study of establishing subterranean ethane storage and distribution hub in the Marcellus, Utica, and Rogersville shale plays.\r\n    Subsequently, the Department of Energy has released two reports regarding the feasibility and demand for this type of project in December 2017 and December 2018. They reports can be found here and here.\r\n    Introducing the Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act (H.R. 3143) which would allow the ethane storage project to qualify for a Department of Energy loan guarantee program.\r\n    Hosting Secretary Perry in West Virginia in July 2017 to discuss the Appalachian Hub project.\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-passing-of-president-george-hw-bush", "Capito Statement on Passing of President George H.W. Bush", "2018-12-01", "2018", "2018-12", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "12.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on Passing of President George H.W. Bush \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following the death of former President George H.W. Bush:    I am so saddened to hear of President Bushs passing. He was an incredible public servant, statesman, and American. He loved this country and spent his entire life working to protect and promote the principles and ideals we value most. I feel very honored to have known him, and I feel even more appreciative of everything he did for our country. My thoughts are with the Bush family, and I pray that they find peace in the incredible legacy of family and country that he leaves behind. What a life well lived.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-introduce-bill-to-help-communities-attract-workers-and-alleviate-student-loan-debt", "Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt", "2018-11-30", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.30.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, DC  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and today introduced legislation to help attract recent graduates to communities that have experienced population loss or have high poverty rates. The bipartisan bill will help expand post-graduation scholarships, which are grants awarded by community foundations to recent graduates to pay down their student debt if they live and work in regions with unmet need.\nAs West Virginia continues to experience economic growth, its important younger workers are not constrained by the costs of higher education,Senator Capito said. Thats why I was glad to work together with Senator Peters to develop legislation that will help more people use their higher education to strengthen workforce development here at home and across the country.\nPost-graduation scholarships help communities attract younger workers and reduces the financial burden on graduates looking to put their education to use in places where its needed most, said Senator Peters. Im pleased to join Senator Capito in introducing bipartisan legislation that would help expand post-graduation scholarships and spur economic growth in communities across Michigan.\nUnlike traditional scholarships, recipients of post-graduation scholarships are currently required to pay income tax on the grant. The Workforce Development through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act would:\r\n \r\nExclude Post-Graduation Scholarships from Gross Income: This bill would exclude post-graduation scholarships from gross income in the same manner as traditional qualified scholarships.\r\n \r\n \r\nTarget Benefits to Communities in Need: In order to direct these scholarships to communities with unmet work needs, this bill targets communities that have a below average number of recent graduates with a bachelors degree and have either experienced recent population loss or are low-income census tracts.\r\n \r\n \r\nBuild upon Successful Existing Programs: Community foundations across the country, including in Michigan and West Virginia, have been using these programs to attract needed talent to their regions. Whether the Come Home Fund run by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County in Michigan or Philanthropy West Virginias work on Reverse Scholarships the Workforce Development through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act will allow more groups to effectively and efficiently use these innovative programs to attract young, educated, and motivated individuals to their communities.\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-nominates-31-west-virginians-for-admission-to-us-service-academies", "Capito Nominates 31 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies", "2018-11-28", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.28.18\n\t\t\t Capito Nominates 31 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 31 qualified high school seniors from 20 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominees application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations.\nEach year, I have the honor and privilege of nominating West Virginias best and brightest to our nations prestigious service academies. It is truly one of the most important responsibilities I have as a United States senator, Senator Capito said. I am proud to announce this group of young men and women who are smart, talented, and driven and have worked extremely hard to get to this point. Attending a service academy provides more than just an education; it provides the foundation for a life of service and leadership. I wish each of these nominees the best of luck, and I am honored to support them throughout this process.\nService academy nominees are listed below:\nU.S. Air Force Academy\nZeead Mohamed Belhachmi  Berkeley County\nOwen Immanuel Gainer  Ohio County\nMichael Alexander Henriquez (also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy)Jefferson County\nHank Zachary Herald  Monongalia County\nSophia McQuaide Parlock  Cabell County\nBraeden Cole Pauley  Monongalia County\nMichael Lewis Smith  Raleigh County\nEmily Renee Stone  Taylor County\nMargaret Claire Warner  Monongalia County\nJoseph Frederick Wilkins  Hardy County\nU.S. Merchant Marine Academy\nBlayne Lee Butler  Mason County\nCollin Robert Dodgion  Wayne County\nNicolas Andr Morel (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy)Berkeley County\nU.S. Military Academy\nDrew Alexander Adams  Wirt County\nDaelen Andrew Boggs  Kanawha County\nJonathan Dwayne Cyrus  Kanawha County\nMichael Alexander Henriquez (also nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy)Jefferson County\nDavid Bradley Middleton  Wood County\nMitchell James Miller  Wood County\nCameron Lee Patterson  Putnam County\nKatelyn Nicole Richardson  Mercer County\nStephen Robert Snyder  Ohio County\nPayton Elizabeth Stamper  Logan County\nU.S. Naval Academy\nVictoria Lynn Carson  Nicholas County\nJames Alexander Inman  Berkeley County\nThomas Richard Martineau  Jefferson County\nNicolas Andr Morel (also nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)Berkeley County\nJordon Ray Nibert  Fayette County\nEvan Kelly Spradling  Kanawha County\nAustin Cole Stover  Putnam County\nAlexis Jane Summers  Wood County\nTaylor Rose Swiger  Berkeley County\nKatherene Rose Welsh  Marshall County\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-a-happy-thanksgiving", "VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving", "2018-11-21", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.21.18\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Happy Thanksgiving \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t As you join together with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, I hope you also take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we all haveas West Virginians and as Americans.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following video ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday:\r\n\r\nClick here or the image above to watch Senator Capitos Thanksgiving video.Video and audio can be downloaded by clicking here.\r\n  Full video transcript included below:\nAs we join together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we are reminded of our many blessings.\nWe are so blessed to live in a state full of tightknit towns and caring people.\nI am so thankful to call West Virginia homewhere my family has lived for many generations, where Charlie and I have been fortunate to raise our family, and the state I have the privilege of representing in the United States Senate.\nWhether its family, friends, good health, the selfless servicemen and women who protect our freedoms every day, or the opportunity to serve the people of our great state, I recognize that I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.\nAs you join together with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, I hope you also take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we all haveas West Virginians and as Americans.\nI wish each of you and every one of you a very happy Thanksgiving.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-50th-anniversary-of-farmington-mine-accident-", "Capito Statement on 50th Anniversary of Farmington Mine Accident", "2018-11-20", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.20.18\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on 50th Anniversary of Farmington Mine Accident  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCHARLESTON, W.Va.  Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement observing the 50th anniversary of the Farmington Mine disaster:    Seventy-eight souls were lost on November 20, 1968. Many of the men had families of their own, with wives and children who would be forever changed as a result of the disaster, and West Virginians throughout our state shared in their grief. In our states close-knit communities, the heartache felt by one family is felt by all. Coming on the heels of other disasters over the previous decades, the Farmington Mine disaster challenged us to do better to protect and care for our miners.    As we have done countless times before, West Virginians met the challenge head-on, and the tragedy led to passage of legislation that vastly improved mine safety and health. This work continues, and I will remain a forceful advocate for the health and safety of our state and nations miners. Let us honor the lives and legacies of those we lost and work to promote mine safety and secure a bright future for miners everywhere.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-drug-treatment-first-responders", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Drug Treatment, First Responders", "2018-11-15", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.15.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Drug Treatment, First Responders \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $747,000 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will support the expansion of substance abuse treatment facilities in Fayette County and assist the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department in purchasing ambulance equipment.\nOne of my top priorities is ensuring that West Virginia communities remain wonderful places to call home, Senator Capito said. In recent years, that has meant fighting back against the opioid epidemic through increased access to treatment and additional resources for first responders. Having seen firsthand the tremendous work being done at Recovery Point of Huntington, I am thrilled this funding will allow them to expand and further provide treatment for West Virginians suffering from substance abuse. It will also provide first responders in Ceredo with important equipment they need to provide emergency medical services in their community. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue working with our states communities to ensure they receive the resources they deserve. \nI am happy to see this grant will provide critical health care to the Mountain State with updated equipment, new vehicles and new treatment facilities to serve rural communities. I am especially excited to see the grant funding go toward the WV Recovery Point of Huntington, which will provide rehabilitation services to Fayette, Summers, Monroe, Raleigh, Boone, Kanawha, Clay, Nicholas and Greenbrier counties, and will open a new residential substance abuse rehabilitation home in Mt. Hope. These resources bring us another step closer to ensuring every West Virginian can get the treatment they need, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$600,000  Recovery Point of Huntington, Inc.\r\n \r\n \r\n$147,000  Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-for-legislation-to-support-strengthen-coast-guard", "Capito Votes for Legislation to Support, Strengthen Coast Guard", "2018-11-14", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.14.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes for Legislation to Support, Strengthen Coast Guard \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to pass the Frank Lobiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act, comprehensive legislation to support and strengthen the work of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). As a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Capito helped develop and advance the legislation, and as chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, she oversees funding for USCG. She issued the following statement after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 94 to 6:    The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard work incredibly hard and on so many different fronts to keep Americans safe and help ensure our nation is secure. Ive had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with Coast Guard leadership and to learn more about their mission and capabilities firsthandfrom search and rescue following natural disasters and assistance in securing our borders to the critical role they play in drug interdiction. Ive been with them on land, air, and sea in support of the work they do for our nation, including the many West Virginians serving our country as members of the Coast Guard.    In West Virginia, the Eastern Panhandle is the proud home to several Coast Guard facilitiesincluding the Vessel Documentation Center, Operations Systems Center, and National Maritime Center. These facilities, and the men and women who work there, are critical to the Coast Guard mission, and this bill will help support their good work. The legislation will also help support and strengthen other Coast Guard efforts across the country and ensure its members are able to do their job safely and effectively. As a member of the Commerce Committee, Im proud to have played a role in getting it to the Senate floor, and I will continue working as chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee to make sure the Coast Guard receives the funding and resources it needs.    BACKGROUND    Senator Capito received a briefing last month on the U.S. Coast Guards work, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense, to monitor the security of the airspace of the national capital region. She also recently led a trip to the Pacific coast and the U.S.-Mexico border to learn more about Coast Guard efforts related to border security.    To support and strengthen these and other efforts, the Frank Lobiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act:  \r\n \r\nEnhances the Coast Guards maritime drug law enforcement capabilities by authorizing three new Fast Response Cutters, which are the primary vessels used in enforcement activities.\n\r\n \r\n \r\nAuthorizes the Coast Guard to enter into multiyear contracts on certain new acquisitions improving the efficiency of recapitalization.\r\n \r\n \r\nProvides clarity to vessel owners for safety requirements and increases the safety of recreational boaters by requiring engine cut-off switches and increasing the number of visual signaling devices authorized for use.\r\n \r\n \r\nImproves the Coast Guards ability to make timely and cost efficient repairs on vessels by providing more flexibility to choose where alterations, conversions, and repairs occur.\r\n \r\n \r\nImproves Coast Guard maternity and paternity benefits by providing flexibility in the granting of leave to assist new parents.\r\n \r\n \r\nRequires the establishment of a canine currency detection program to help combat concealment of bulk cash.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-wv-2-statement-voting-rep-jim-jordan-house", "Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) Statement on Voting for Rep. Jim Jordan for House Minority Leader", "2018-11-13", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Alex Mooney", "M001195", "mooney.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) Statement on Voting for Rep. Jim Jordan for House Minority Leader\nToday, Congressman Alex X. Mooney released the following statement in support of Congressman Jim Jordan for House Republican Minority Leader.\nAfter careful consideration of the candidates running for House Republican Minority Leader, I have chosen to vote for Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio. Conservatives across West Virginia have made it clear to me they were disappointed that Congress did not enact many of the conservative policies they voted for in the past several years. After the disappointing election results last week, I think we need a new leader who will present bold conservative alternatives to the failed liberal policies of Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats, said Congressman Mooney.\nBackground on Rep. Jim Jordan\nCongressman Jim Jordan is a proven conservative fighterwho has led the charge of the past few years to defend President Donald Trump's conservative agenda. Congressman Jordan was a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus and was the first Chairman. Under his leadership, the House Freedom Caucus fought back against the Washington establishment and became the voice for liberty, limited government and the Constitution.\nCongressman Jordan has Represented Ohio's Fourth District since 2008 and has served as a past Chairman of the Republican Study Committee. He serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.\nThe House Republican Conference is set to vote on Wednesday, November 14th for the position of Minority Leader and the other Republican leadership positions. The full House will vote on Speaker of the House only on January 3, 2019. \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-hosts-tyler-county-girls-rise-up-event", "PHOTOS: Capito Hosts Tyler County Girls Rise Up Event", "2018-11-08", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.08.18\n\t\t\t PHOTOS: Capito Hosts Tyler County Girls Rise Up Event \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Discusses importance of education, physical fitness, self-confidence with elementary school girls\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nSISTERSVILLE, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today hosted her second West Virginia Girls Rise Up event this month. Todays visit included a stop at Sistersville Elementary School in Tyler County, Senator Capitos 16th Girls Rise Up event since launching the program in 2015the same year she was sworn in as the first female U.S. senator for West Virginia. During the visit, Senator Capito met with fourth and fifth grade girls to help inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in West Virginia.\nAs the first female U.S. Senator from West Virginia, I want to inspire and encourage young girls in our state to work toward their goals and achieve their dreams. After spending time with this great group of fourth and fifth grade girls at Sistersville Elementary, it is clear to me that they are well on their way to accomplishing so much, Senator Capito said. Since launching this program, its been my hope that Girls Rise Up will inspire our next generation of female leaders, and Im confident each of the young girls at Sistersville will achieve success, and most importantly, build each other up each and every day.\r\n\r\nSistersville Elementary School students show off their Girls Rise Up challenge cards following todays presentation and discussion.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito meets members of Sistersville Elementary Schools student council before touring the school.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito hears from students about their goals and aspirations for the future.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito talks with math students at Sistersville Elementary School.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito discusses the three pillars of Girls Rise Upeducation, physical fitness, and self-confidence.\r\nSenator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up mentoring program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong, confident, and kind female leaders. Todays visits marks the 16th Girls Rise Up event Senator Capito has hosted since launching the program. Her most recent Girls Rise Up event occurred last week at Oakvale Elementary School in Mercer County.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-funding-to-expand-telemedicine-in-west-virginia", "Capito Announces Funding to Expand Telemedicine in West Virginia", "2018-11-01", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces Funding to Expand Telemedicine in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $663,223 through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding comes through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program and will support the expansion of telemedicine services in several West Virginia counties. Services will primarily focus on behavioral health and ensuring a continuum of care for those suffering from chronic kidney disease.    Broadening access to health care in rural areas saves lives. Telemedicine is a cost-effective option for providing many basic health care services, and it helps ensure West Virginians are able to access care right in their communities, Senator Capito said. This funding through USDA will help expand telemedicine in several counties throughout West Virginia. Through my Capito Connect plan to expand broadband service and connectivity, I am working to ensure these types of service can continue and expand, and I will do everything I can to give West Virginians access to themno matter where they live.    Individual awards listed below:\r\n\r\n \r\n$163,223  CAMC Health Education and Research Institute \n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-takes-girls-rise-up-program-to-mercer-county", "PHOTOS: Capito Takes Girls Rise Up Program to Mercer County", "2018-11-01", "2018", "2018-11", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "11.01.18\n\t\t\t PHOTOS: Capito Takes Girls Rise Up Program to Mercer County \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Discusses importance of education, physical fitness, self-confidence with elementary school girls\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nPRINCETON, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today took her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program on the road to Oakvale Elementary School in Mercer County. The visit marked her 15th Girls Rise Up event since launching the program in 2015the same year she was sworn in as the first female U.S. senator for West Virginia. During the visit, Senator Capito met with third, fourth, and fifth grade girls in an effort to help inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in West Virginia.    Women in West Virginia and across the world should be inspired and encouraged every day to work toward their goals and achieve their dreams, and they should know that its never too early to start. Thats exactly why I started my Girls Rise Up program, Senator Capito said. I was so excited to bring my program to Oakvale today where I met some amazing young women who have some very bright futures ahead of them. Its my hope that Girls Rise Up will inspire them to pursue their goals and achieve them, and I cant wait to see all of the wonderful things they accomplish in the years to come.    We are honored to have Senator Capito visit Oakvale Elementary. She is an inspiration to our staff and students. Senator Capitos Girls Rise Up program reinforces the leadership skills we instill in our female students each day, Oakvale Elementary School Principal LaCosta Hodges said.  \r\n  Oakvale Elementary School students show off their Girls Rise Up challenge cards following todays presentation and discussion.Senator Capito hears from students about their goals and aspirations for the future.Students work on completing their Girls Rise Up challenge cards.\n  Senator Capito is interviewed by Maddie and Owen, two members of the Oakvale Elementary School news team.Senator Capito discusses the importance of education, physical fitness, and self-confidencethe three pillars of Girls Rise Up.\r\nSenator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up mentoring program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong, confident, and kind female leaders. Todays visits marks the 15th Girls Rise Up event Senator Capito has hosted since launching the program. Her most recent Girls Rise Up events occurred in March with NASA Astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-provisions-improving-opioid-treatment-for-adolescents-signed-into-law", "Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Signed Into Law", "2018-10-25", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.25.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Signed Into Law \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Opioids Package Includes Language from Bipartisan YOUTH Act\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  President Donald Trump has signed into law provisions based off the YOUTH Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich) to expand access to safe, effective treatment for adolescents and young adults struggling with opioid addiction. The provisions, which were included as part of broader legislation, expand an existing youth substance use disorder program to include young adults and help support the identification of best practices for overcoming barriers to medication assisted treatment (MAT) for young people.\nThe presidents signing of this important legislation into law codifies the federal governments response in addressing the opioid epidemic, Senator Capito said. Im proud the YOUTH Act is a part of what is now law and for that we finally got this bipartisan focus on young adults struggling with addiction across the finish line.\nThe opioid crisis has indelibly damaged the lives of Michiganders from every walk of life, and the effects of opioid use are especially tragic for young people with their whole lives ahead of them, said Senator Peters. Although this epidemic has already taken away countless graduations, weddings and grandchildren from affected families, I am pleased that this new law with help provide greater access to lifesaving medication-assisted treatment and put adolescents and young adults on the path to recovery.\nThe use of certain medications  such as buprenorphine  has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for opioid addiction and increases success rates for continuing treatment and recovery. MAT, which fuses behavioral therapy with buprenorphine or other medications, is a vital public health tool to prevent future loss of life for those suffering from opioid addiction. Despite an expansive body of research on the effectiveness of this treatment, MAT is still underutilized and is even less available to youth than to adults.\nThe Capito and Peters provisions passed as part of the SUPPORT Act, legislation to increase federal agency efforts to properly address the opioid epidemic, including the effects of the crisis on children, families, and communities, researching and developing non-addictive pain killers, creating more flexibility to use telemedicine for SUD treatment, preventing drug diversion or illicit distribution of controlled substances and streamline data sharing between states. Among other provisions, the legislation requires the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve existing practices for preventing and treating opioid addiction, including the use of MAT and ways to overcome existing barriers to MAT for youth.\nThe legislation will provide three-year grants to youth-focused entities for carrying out substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery support services. It will expand an existing youth substance use disorder program at HHS to include services for young adults as well as children and adolescents. Senators Peters and Capito also authored an amendment in last months Labor, Health and Human Services spending bill that directs the Administrator of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on agency activities related to MAT.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1484", "President Trump Signs Bipartisan Opioid Bill Into Law", "2018-10-24", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "This afternoon President Trump signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, into law. The bill is a bipartisan response to the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across West Virginia and the nation. \r\n\r\nThe package includes four bills introduced by Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) to reduce repeat overdoses, encourage alternatives to opioids, expand access to safe drug disposal programs, and improve information sharing about patients' addiction history between health care providers and family members.\r\n\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Washington, DC  This afternoon President Trump signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, into law. The bill is a bipartisan response to the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across West Virginia and the nation. The package includes four bills introduced by Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) to reduce repeat overdoses, encourage alternatives to opioids, expand access to safe drug disposal programs, and improve information sharing about patients' addiction history between health care providers and family members. The opioid epidemic is a national emergency that is devastating families and communities, said McKinley. That's why we have taken action to provide more resources to fight the crisis and adopt policies that help improve access to treatment, improve prevention, and give law enforcement the tools they need.\" H.R. 6 builds on previous efforts to fight the opioid epidemic over the past two years, including the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and the 21st Century Cures Act from 2016, the $4 billion in funding passed earlier this year to help combat the opioid crisis, and the $6.7 billion included in the recent spending bill signed into law. Simply put, this legislation will help save lives, said McKinley. Too many families are being torn apart by the horrors of opioid addiction for us to stand by. We can't solve this problem overnight, but this bill represents a serious and substantial step to turning the tide in this fight.\r\n\r\n\r\nBackground:  \r\n\r\nThis opioid package was the product of significant bipartisan work on both sides of the Capitol. In June, the House passed 57 bills to address the opioid epidemic over the span of two weeks. After negotiations with the Senate, a final compromise was reached, which passed the House overwhelmingly on September 28. The Senate then sent the bill to the President's desk on October 3. To learn more about the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) please click here. The package includes four bills championed by McKinley:\r\n \r\n    H.R. 5176, the Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms (POWER) Act: This bill was authored by McKinley and is cosponsored by Rep. Michael Doyle (D-PA). The bill provides resources for hospitals to develop protocols on discharging patients who have overdosed. This will help avoid repeat overdoses by connecting patients with peer-support specialists, and referring them to treatment and other services.\r\n    H.R. 5197, the Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act: This bill was authored by McKinley and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). The bill establishes a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit to use of opioids in hospital emergency departments, and reduce the over-prescribing of opioids.\r\n    H.R. 5695, Emmett's Law: This bill educates health care providers about information on substance abuse and overdoses they can share with family members.\r\n    H.R. 5628, Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act: This bill will help improve access to safe drug disposal programs for prescription medicine. Many people become addicted due to the easy access of leftover prescription drugs.\r\n \r\nAdditionally, McKinley is a co-sponsor of 13 other bills that were included in H.R. 6. You can watch McKinley's floor speech in support of H.R. 6 in June by clicking here.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-attends-white-house-signing-ceremony-of_historic-opioids-legislation", "Capito Attends White House Signing Ceremony of  Historic Opioids Legislation", "2018-10-24", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.24.18\n\t\t\t Capito Attends White House Signing Ceremony of  Historic Opioids Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act into law. \nHaving put so much work into shaping this legislation, I was honored to be at the White House today as President Trump signed it into law, Senator Capito said. With the presidents signature, we are able to finally deliver on our promise for a robust, comprehensive response to the opioid epidemic that is plaguing West Virginia and so many other state across the country. For West Virginia, this law will more than double the states opioid funding because of a provision I secured to prioritize states like ours. This bill also addresses more than just addiction; it also focuses on families, prevention, education, and life after recovery. Im so proud of the work that went into this bipartisan legislation, and Im eager to see how it changes lives for the better.\nAs a leader in the fight against opioids, Senator Capito introduced or led as a co-sponsor the following provisions in the SUPPORT Act, now law:\r\n \r\nA change to the 21st Century Cures Act State Targeted Response Grants formula that focuses federal funds on states like West Virginia that have been hit hardest by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act, which will hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable by empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to bring enforcement actions to combat such scams.\r\n \r\n \r\nLanguage establishing Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORCs), a new grant program to provide the full continuum of treatment for patients in areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nResources for communities to start or expand programs for coordination of care and treatment after an overdose, such as the successful Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that have had such success in Huntington, West Virginia, and are now expanding throughout the state.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, which will help prevent the shipment of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States through the international mail system by imposing tough new requirements on the U.S. Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection.\r\n \r\n \r\nNew resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the opioid epidemic among infants, children, and their families.Includes the creation of a task force to identify and disseminate trauma-informed best practices within federal grant programs; a grant program to link educational agencies with mental health systems to increase student access to evidence-based trauma support services; additional funding for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network; and the expansion of programs to increase the mental health workforce for this population.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, which clarifies states ability under Medicaid to provide care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers like Lilys Place in Huntington, West Virginia. It also reauthorizes the Residential l Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women grant program Senator Capito worked to include in CARA and includes grants to help states implement plans of safe care for substance-exposed infants included in CARA.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act, which will provide drug manufacturers and distributors with data to identify pharmacies that are suspiciously ordering prescription opioids and provide law enforcement the authority to hold them accountable if they fail to use this data to identify, report, and stop suspicious orders of prescription opioids.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-briefed-by-us-coast-guard-tours-washington-by-helicopter_", "PHOTOS: Capito Briefed by U.S. Coast Guard, Tours Washington by Helicopter", "2018-10-24", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.24.18\n\t\t\t PHOTOS: Capito Briefed by U.S. Coast Guard, Tours Washington by Helicopter   \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today was briefed by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) on their efforts in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD) to monitor the security of the airspace of the national capital region.\nTodays briefing was another reminder of how lucky we are to have the Coast Guard working on so many fronts for the safety and security and the American people, Senator Capito said. These men and women are vigilant in their watch over Washington and are fully prepared for anything that comes their way. Im grateful for all the individuals who keep our nations capital safe, and I will continue working to provide them the support they need through my subcommittee.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito participates in helicopter exercises with the United States Coast Guard over the national capital region. \r\n\r\n\r\nFlying over the national capital region. \r\n\r\n\r\nSenator Capito with Lt. Jeremy Runco of Charles Town, West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Lt. Runco to the U.S. Naval Academy in 2003.\n\r\n\r\nSenator Capito thanks the Coast Guard for their work today and everyday as they keep our nations capital safe. \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-highlights-how-local-efforts-contribute-to-combatting-opioid-crisis", "Capito Op-Ed Highlights How Local Efforts Contribute to Combatting Opioid Crisis", "2018-10-22", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.22.18\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed Highlights How Local Efforts Contribute to Combatting Opioid Crisis \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMARTINSBURG, W.Va.  In an op-ed for the Martinsburg Journal, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) explains how theSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which is expected to be signed into law this week,will help tackle the opioid epidemic, as well as how West Virginiaspecifically the Eastern Panhandlesexperiences with the drug crisis helped shape the comprehensive legislation. Senator Capitos op-ed follows her recent visit to the Eastern Panhandle, where one of her stops included a visit to the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle with Martinsburg Police Chief Maury Richards.\nAs West Virginians know, there is no silver bullet when it comes to the opioid epidemic, but these solutions and the many, many others in the SUPPORT Act are all an important next step in this broader, ongoing fight. Rest assured that I will continue working to deliver similar solutions, and I will continue fighting for every person whose life is touched by this crisis, Senator Capito wrote in the op-ed.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nHow local solutions can solve the national opioid crisisBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  Martinsburg JournalOctober 21, 2018\nAs Eastern Panhandle residents know far too well, West Virginia has struggled with the opioid crisis longer and harder than most other states. While that reality has been tough on our state, it has also helped us become a leader when it comes to fighting back.\nWest Virginians have learned a lot from our struggles with the opioid epidemic. We better understand some of the causes and how we can deal with them. Weve seen what is working and what isnt. And weve learned that the ripple effects go far beyond those struggling with addiction.\nIts these lessons and insights that enabled me to help shape groundbreaking legislation Congress recently passed to address the drug crisis, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, also known as the SUPPORT Act.\nWhen thinking aboutnext stepsfor fighting the opioid epidemic, one of the first things I realized was the formula for state funding was not providing adequate resources to the hardest hit states; and I worked to make sure that funding formula was changed. As a result, the SUPPORT Act reauthorizes state grants in a way that ensures states like ours  small states with big problems  will begin to receive the resources we desperately need.\nSomething else I realized was that we dont have the treatment facilities or the workforce to adequately support individuals seeking treatment. To address these needs, I worked to create a grant program establishing Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers in the most affected areas, and provisions that will help increase and better prepare our health care workforce.\nAnother challenge weve seen in West Virginia involves bad actors who are taking advantage of those in crisis. Thats why I secured a provision in the SUPPORT Act to hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable by empowering the Federal Trade Commission to bring enforcement actions to combat these scams. Not only will this provision help put an end to the fraudulent practices taking place, but it will also provide help to those who are trying to chart a better path toward sobriety and a successful future.\nOf course, its not all about dealing with challenges related to the opioid epidemic. The SUPPORT Act also focuses on many of the solutions that are working West Virginia.\nOne great example is the Martinsburg Initiative, which is spearheaded by the Martinsburg Police Department, Berkeley County Schools, Shepherd University and the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The goal of the initiative is to stem the opioid addiction problem by identifying and trying to eliminate the basic causes of drug abuse in at-risk families; and thanks to the support of a wide array of local partners such as the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle, its making a real difference.\nLast week, I had the chance to see how the initiative is having an impact during a visit with this Martinsburg Police Chief Maury Richards to the Boy and Girls Club. Having a chance to speak with staff, volunteers and the children they care for, it was very clear how much these local partnerships are helping children, strengthening families, and empowering communities.\nAs Director of Operations Amber Glennon puts it, the kidsget to learn instead of being afraid of an officer. They learn they are really here to help and who they are.\nSomething as simple as providing a safe place where children have an opportunity to learn and interact with law enforcement can have a really positive effect on development and help children avoid the path to addiction all together. Its that kind of environment that the Martinsburg Initiative works to cultivate and something that could also work in other communities across the country.\nThats exactly why I worked to secure several provisions in the SUPPORT Act related to childhood trauma and prevention, including language to help identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of drug-related trauma on infants, children and their families. A few examples are provisions to support the creation of a task force to identify and share trauma-informed best practices within federal grant programs, a grant program to link educational agencies with mental health systems to increase student access to support services, additional funding for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, and the expansion of programs to increase the mental health workforce for this population. These measures will all help complement and amplify the work of efforts like the Martinsburg Initiative, and theyll enable other states to develop similar programs.\nAs West Virginians know, there is no silver bullet when it comes to the opioid epidemic, but these solutions and the many, many others in the SUPPORT Act are all an important next step in this broader, ongoing fight.\nRest assured that I will continue working to deliver similar solutions, and I will continue fighting for every person whose life is touched by this crisis.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-77-million-in-arc-funding-for-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce $7.7 Million in ARC Funding for West Virginia", "2018-10-16", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.16.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $7.7 Million in ARC Funding for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $7,766,842 for West Virginia through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Funding will go to several entities across the state to support economic and workforce development effortsincluding broadband expansion, tourism development, and assistance for West Virginians affected by substance abuse.\nEconomic development begins at the local level, where community leaders work to advance projects that help create opportunity and growth, Senator Capito said. The ARC has been an integral partner in these efforts, and I will continue to work with them to ensure our West Virginia communities have the resources they need to position their economies for success in the future and improve the lives of everyone who calls these areas home.\nAppalachian Regional Commission funding supports economic growth and community development efforts throughout West Virginia. Connecting West Virginia businesses, entrepreneurs and job seekers with the resources they need to succeed is a vitally important step towards further developing our economy. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue advocating for grants like these that are important investments in the future of our West Virginia communities, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$2,034,667  Coalfield Development Corporation\n\r\n$1,800,000  West Virginia Forest Products Cooperative\n\r\n$1,499,175  Marshall University Research Corporation\n\r\n$1,370,000  Natural Capital Investment Fund\n\r\n$749,000  BridgeValley Community and Technical College\n\r\n$150,000  West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey\n\r\n$100,000  Region II Planning and Development Council\n\r\n$64,000  National Coal Heritage Area Authority\n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-congratulates-tom-kleeh-on-senate-confirmation", "Capito Congratulates Tom Kleeh on Senate Confirmation", "2018-10-11", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito Congratulates Tom Kleeh on Senate Confirmation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Kleeh to serve as District Judge for Northern District of West Virginia\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement congratulating Tom Kleeh after the Senate voted 65 to 30 to confirm him as District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Kleeh for the position and introduced him at his confirmation hearing in April.    I recommended Tom to President Trump because of his exceptional qualifications and his outstanding reputation. As Ive said since he was first nominated, I have no doubt that Tom will be a fair, diligent, and effective judge on the U.S. District Court and will make West Virginians proud as he continues working to uphold the rule of law. I was proud to support his confirmation and look forward to working together as he assumes this important new role.    Id also like to thank Judge Keeley who has honorably served the Northern District for more than 25 years now. She has been an incredible example of what public service on the U.S. District Court should look like, and I know Tom will do the same.    Senator Capitos full remarks during Kleehs confirmation hearing can be viewed here.    A photo of Senator Capito meeting with Kleeh in her office prior to the hearing is available here.    BACKGROUND    Thomas S. Kleeh of West Virginia will serve as a District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.Kleeh is a member of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, where he has practiced as a litigator in the firms labor and employment group representing private- and public-sector clients for the last nineteen years. During that time, he has litigated hundreds of employment law and general litigation matters before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Since 2015, Kleeh has also served as staff counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee of the West Virginia Senate, where he has presented legislation and advised the Senate on a wide range of issues. He earned his B.S.B.A. from West Virginia University, graduating summa cum laude, and his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served as editor-in-chief of theWest Virginia Law Review.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-heinrich-introduce-public-land-recreational-opportunities-improvement-act", "Capito, Heinrich Introduce Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act", "2018-10-11", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Heinrich Introduce Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan bill would improve the permitting process for commercial outfitters, other businesses on public lands that fuel outdoor recreation economy\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act to improve the permitting process for commercial outfitters and other businesses on public lands.\nBy reducing the bureaucratic red tape of duplicative and ever-changing permitting requirements, the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act will help get people back out where they belongexploring and enjoying the incredible beauty and natural resources we are fortunate to have in our country, Senator Capito said. These much-needed, bipartisan changes to federal regulations on public lands will not only help support the outdoor recreation industries, but it will also benefit the local economies they support in West Virginia and across the nation.\nOur public lands are where locals and visitors alike go to camp under the stars, chase bugling elk or wet a fly in a mountain stream, and they fuel the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy that directly sustains 7.6 million American jobs-many in rural communities,Senator Heinrich said.By streamlining the permitting process, the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act will make it easier for commercial outfitters to participate in the booming outdoor recreation economy and strengthen the communities that rely on it. \nThe Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act is supported bya wide range of organizations, including for-profit outfitters and guides, non-profit outfitters and guides, university recreation programs, and volunteer-based clubs.\nREI operates outdoor programs across the country and we support hundreds of vendors and nonprofits who do the same. The outdoor provider community has consistently struggled with the complexity of the federal recreational permit system,said Rebecca Bear, Director, REI Outdoor Programs and Experiences.Streamlining the application process will help outdoor organizations more rapidly get people outside and promote an outdoor life. REI and our 17 million members are grateful for Senator Heinrich and Capitos leadership.\nOutdated regulations in the permitting system have made it time consuming, unpredictable, and in many cases-impossible-for outdoor organizations and businesses to provide outdoor experiences for the public on public lands,said Alex Kosseff, executive director at the American Mountain Guides Association.The Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act removes old roadblocks to facilitated outdoor recreation and enables more Americans to get outside and enjoy public lands.\nAccessing America's public lands will be a lot easier when this bill passes,said Jamie Williams, president of The Wilderness Society.Senators Heinrich and Capito deserve a lot of credit for developing a bill that eliminates bureaucratic red tape making it easier for youth programs, university recreation programs, nonprofit organizations and outfitters and guides to apply for and obtain recreational permits for public lands. The Wilderness Society is committed to connecting more Americans with the outdoors and this bill will help do just that.\nOutdoor recreation helps children build positive relationships and develop a sense of achievement and belonging. It is an essential part of the Y's approach to youth development,said Kevin Washington, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA.The current process for recreational permitting is complicated and restrictive. This legislation will simplify the process, enabling the Y and others to share nature's wonders with many more kids and families and instill in our youth a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. We thank Senators Heinrich and Capito for their passionate leadership in easing the recreational permitting process for our public lands.\nMembers of the outdoor industry and the conservation community supporting the bill includeAdventure WV, American Mountain Guides Association,Angler's Covey,Appalachian Mountain Guides, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), Association for Experiential Education, Exum Mountain Guides, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Mountaineers, Mazamas, Mountain Skills Rock Guides, New River Mountain Guides, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Outdoor Research, REI, Santa Fe Climbing Center, YMCA, Seneca Rocks Climbing School, Sierra Mountain Center, Suntoucher Mountain Guides, The Mountaineers, The Wilderness Society, West Virginia University, and Western Spirit Cycling.\nThe Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act streamlines and improves the commercial permitting process for federal agencies:\r\n \r\nUpdates the authorization of feesfor special recreation permits currently contained in the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).\r\n \r\n \r\nDirects agencies to identify opportunities for permitting process improvement, including complying with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to reduce duplicative analyses.\r\n \r\n \r\nCreates flexibilityby allowing permit holders to engage in activities that are substantially similar to the permitted activity and establishing temporary permits and a pilot program for return of unused service days to other permittees.\r\n \r\n \r\nClarifies permit administrationby directing agencies to determine whether recreation permits are available at each public land unit and to issue timely notifications and decisions to permittees.\r\n \r\n \r\nStreamlines the process for multi-jurisdictional tripsby authorizing, at the discretion of the agencies, the use of a single joint permit for permitted trips involving more than one land management agency.\r\n \r\n \r\nMakes permit fees fair for businessby excluding from the calculation of a permit fee any revenue associated outside of the public land unit covered by the permit, such as transportation costs.\r\n \r\n \r\nImproves Forest Service (FS) permitsby accounting for the fact that recreation demand can vary considerably across a season and during off-peak periods when making allocation decisions and allows the FS to waive a use review for an uncontrollable interrupted period, such as wildfire.\r\n \r\n \r\nMakes public land access easier for state universities, city recreation departments, and school districtsby exempting a permit holder from indemnification requirements if the permittee is prohibited from providing indemnification to the United States by state or local law, as is the case for most government agencies.\r\n \r\n \r\nEncourages best practices for liability protectionby allowing recreation permit holders the option to use exculpatory agreements between the permit holder and their customers.\r\n \r\nA copy of the bill is availablehere.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-heinrich-introduce-public-land-recreational-opportunities-improvement-act-", "Capito, Heinrich Introduce Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.10.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Heinrich Introduce Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan bill would improve the permitting process for commercial outfitters and other businesses on public lands that fuel outdoor recreation economy\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act to improve the permitting process for commercial outfitters and other businesses on public lands.\nBy reducing the bureaucratic red tape of duplicative and ever-changing permitting requirements, the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act will help get people back out where they belongexploring and enjoying the incredible beauty and natural resources we are fortunate to have in our country, saidSenator Capito. These much-needed, bipartisan changes to federal regulations on public lands will not only help support the outdoor recreation industries, but it will also benefit the local economies they support in West Virginia and across the nation.\n\"Our public lands are where locals and visitors alike go to camp under the stars, chase bugling elk or wet a fly in a mountain stream, and they fuel the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy that directly sustains 7.6 million American jobs-many in rural communities,\"said Senator Heinrich. \"By streamlining the permitting process, the Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act will make it easier for commercial outfitters to participate in the booming outdoor recreation economy and strengthen the communities that rely on it.\" \nThe Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act is supported bya wide range of organizations, including for-profit outfitters and guides, non-profit outfitters and guides, university recreation programs, and volunteer-based clubs.\n\"REI operates outdoor programs across the country and we support hundreds of vendors and nonprofits who do the same. The outdoor provider community has consistently struggled with the complexity of the federal recreational permit system,\"said Rebecca Bear, Director, REI Outdoor Programs and Experiences.\"Streamlining the application process will help outdoor organizations more rapidly get people outside and promote an outdoor life. REI and our 17 million members are grateful for Senator Heinrich and Capito's leadership.\" \n\"Outdated regulations in the permitting system have made it time consuming, unpredictable, and in many cases-impossible-for outdoor organizations and businesses to provide outdoor experiences for the public on public lands,\"said Alex Kosseff, Executive Director at the American Mountain Guides Association.\"The Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act removes old roadblocks to facilitated outdoor recreation and enables more Americans to get outside and enjoy public lands.\"\n\"Accessing America's public lands will be a lot easier when this bill passes,\"said Jamie Williams, President of The Wilderness Society.\"Senators Heinrich and Capito deserve a lot of credit for developing a bill that eliminates bureaucratic red tape making it easier for youth programs, university recreation programs, nonprofit organizations and outfitters and guides to apply for and obtain recreational permits for public lands. The Wilderness Society is committed to connecting more Americans with the outdoors and this bill will help do just that.\"\n\"Outdoor recreation helps children build positive relationships and develop a sense of achievement and belonging. It is an essential part of the Y's approach to youth development,\"said Kevin Washington, President and CEO, YMCA of the USA.\"The current process for recreational permitting is complicated and restrictive. This legislation will simplify the process, enabling the Y and others to share nature's wonders with many more kids and families and instill in our youth a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. We thank Senators Heinrich and Capito for their passionate leadership in easing the recreational permitting process for our public lands.\"\nMembers of the outdoor industry and the conservation community supporting the bill includeAdventure WV, American Mountain Guides Association,Angler's Covey,Appalachian Mountain Guides, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), Association for Experiential Education, Exum Mountain Guides, Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Mountaineers, Mazamas, Mountain Skills Rock Guides, New River Mountain Guides, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Outdoor Research, REI, Santa Fe Climbing Center, YMCA, Seneca Rocks Climbing School, Sierra Mountain Center, Suntoucher Mountain Guides, The Mountaineers, The Wilderness Society, West Virginia University, and Western Spirit Cycling.\nThe Public Land Recreational Opportunities Improvement Act streamlines and improves the commercial permitting process for federal agencies:\r\n \r\nUpdates the authorization of feesfor special recreation permits currently contained in the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA). \r\nDirects agencies toidentify opportunities for permitting process improvement, including complying with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to reduce duplicative analyses. \r\nCreates flexibilityby allowing permit holders to engage in activities that are substantially similar to the permitted activity, and establishing temporary permits and a pilot program for return of unused service days to other permittees. \r\nClarifies permit administrationby directing agencies to determine whether recreation permits are available at each public land unit, and to issue timely notifications and decisions to permittees. \r\nStreamlines the process for multi-jurisdictional tripsby authorizing, at the discretion of the agencies, the use of a single joint permit for permitted trips involving more than one land management agency. \r\nMakes permit fees fair for businessby excludingfrom the calculation of a permit fee any revenue associated outside of the public land unit covered by the permit, such as transportation costs. \r\nImproves Forest Service (FS) permitsby accounting for the fact that recreation demand can vary considerably across a season and during off-peak periods when making allocation decisions and allows the FS to waive a use review for an uncontrollable interrupted period, such as wildfire. \r\nMakes public land access easier for state universities, city recreation departments, and school districtsby exempting a permit holder from indemnification requirements if the permittee is prohibited from providing indemnification to the United States by state or local law, as is the case for most government agencies. \r\nEncourages best practices for liability protectionby allowing recreation permit holders the option to use exculpatory agreements between the permit holder and their customers.\r\n \r\nA copy of the bill is availablehere.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-secretary-ross-in-announcing-67-million-for-business-development-job-growth", "Capito Joins Secretary Ross in Announcing $6.7 Million for Business Development, Job Growth", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.10.18\n\t\t\t Capito Joins Secretary Ross in Announcing $6.7 Million for Business Development, Job Growth \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in announcing that the departments Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $6.7 million in grants to West Virginia to support local business development and job growth efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create or retain more than 1,430 jobs, while generating $35 million in private investment.\nSince 2015, Senator Capito has worked with EDA to educate the agency about West Virginias economic needs and encourage more investment in the state. As a result of these efforts, EDA has since hired a state representative for West Virginia to help structure projects. EDA has also invested in 35 projects in the state, totaling $34,158,861. These projects are proposed to create roughly 2,872 jobs, retain 1,669 jobs, and impact nearly every county in the state.\nIve always said that economic growth starts at the local level, which is why its important that we continue working to revitalize and support our small communities in West Virginia, Senator Capito said. For years, Ive worked directly with the Department of Commerce to encourage a renewed focus and drive investment in West Virginia so we can spur economic development and boost our economy. I am thrilled that the EDA has decided to once again invest in our state, and Im proud of the role I played in making todays announcement possible. Not only will these investments lead to more than a thousand new jobs for West Virginians looking for work now, but they will also lead to significant private investment that will benefit the regions economy over the long term.\nThe Trump Administration is committed to creating new opportunities for American workers and building the infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth, Secretary Ross said. These projects will help support the efforts of local leaders to diversify and grow the states economy.\nWere extremely pleased that the EDA is funding these projects in West Virginia, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said. It will not only improve the quality of life for our citizens, but it will provide opportunities for economic development as we continue to grow and move forward in West Virginia. Again, we thank Secretary Ross and the Trump Administration for investing in West Virginia.\nThese grants will encourage economic development and improve the quality of life in communities across the state, U.S. Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) said. Diversifying the economy of West Virginia needs to be a top priority. We will continue to work with the EDA and other federal agencies to bring as many resources to bear as possible to help West Virginia achieve that goal.\nMore information on the EDA investments are included below:\r\n \r\nMcDowell County Public Service District in Welch will receive $1.75 million to assist in the replacement of antiquated water systems. The improved water infrastructure will serve 32 businesses that currently rely on inadequate and unsafe water in the communities of Northfork, Keystone, Kyle, Upland, and Powhatan. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to help create 99 jobs, retain 65 existing jobs, and generate $1 million in private investment. The project was developed in cooperation with the EDA-supported Economic Development District, Region 1 Planning and Development Council.\r\n \r\n \r\nBenedum Airport Authority of Bridgeport will receive $1.7 million to support the development of shovel-ready industrial sites and a building outside of the floodplain to aid expansion of the aerospace industry and support local disaster economic recovery efforts in the wake of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslidesthat impacted the region in July 2017. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to help create or retain 340 jobs and generate more than $8 million in private investment. The project was developed in cooperation with the EDA-supported Economic Development District, Region VI Planning and Development Commission.\r\n \r\n \r\nBuffalo Creek Public Service District of Amherstdale will receive $1.5 million to support commercial and economic development by establishing a sanitary sewer collection system that will adjoin the newly constructed four-lane highway in Logan County. The improvements will also assist with the continued development of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 250 jobs and spur $10 million in private investment. The project was developed in cooperation with the EDA-supported Economic Development District, Region 2 Planning and Development Council.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe City of Bluefield will receive $1 million to drive economic development and diversification efforts in the region by supporting the construction of a 15-acre multi-purpose, multi-tenant property on the border of West Virginia and Virginia. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 250 jobs and spur $11 million in private investment. The project was developed in cooperation with the EDA-support Economic Development District, Region 1 Planning and Development Council.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Branchland-Midkiff Public Service District in Branchland will receive $540,000 to upgrade the current water service system to serve 32 existing businesses and increase capacity for future development in Lincoln County. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create or retain 174 jobs. The project was developed in cooperation with the EDA-supported Economic Development District (EDD), Region 2 Economic Development District.\r\n \r\n \r\nCoalfield Development Corporation in Wayne will receive $222,000 to assist with a strategic planning initiative to ensure that Coalfields many resources and partnerships are being used most efficiently and effectively to maximize the regions potential to create sustainable, well-paying jobs. This plan will identify opportunities and approaches for expanding and enhancing the successful workforce initiatives currently underway. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create or retain 260 jobs and spur $5 million in private investment. The project was made possible by regional planning efforts led by the Region 1 and Region 2 Economic Development Districts.\r\n \r\nThe McDowell County Public Service District, Buffalo Creek Public Service District, City of Bluefield, Branchland-Midkiff Public Service District, and Coalfield Development Corporation projects are being funded under the 2018 Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC 2108) program, through which EDA will award funds on a competitive basis to assist communities severely impacted by the declining use of coal through activities and programs that support economic diversification, job creation, capital investment, workforce development, and re-employment opportunities.\nThe Benedum Airport Authority project is being funded under theBipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (PL 115-123), in which Congress appropriated to EDA $600 million in additional Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program funds for disaster relief and recovery as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, wildfires and other calendar year 2017 natural disasters under theStafford Act.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-supports-passage-of-comprehensive-water-infrastructure-bill", "Capito Supports Passage of Comprehensive Water Infrastructure Bill", "2018-10-10", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.10.18\n\t\t\t Capito Supports Passage of Comprehensive Water Infrastructure Bill \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bipartisan legislation includes several Capito provisions to improve wastewater systems, support water workforce development\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today issued the below statement after voting to pass Americas Water Infrastructure Act. The Senate approved the comprehensive, bipartisan legislation by a 99-1 vote.    Strengthening and improving Americas infrastructure has traditionally been a bipartisan priority, and thats because of the enormous benefits provided by safe and reliable infrastructure. This bipartisan legislation makes important changes and updates that will help improve the health and wellbeing of West Virginians and others in communities across the country. It cuts red tape to help our state and local leaders prioritize and complete critical water infrastructure projects that will promote economic growth. It also allows us to more effectively and responsibly use our limited federal dollars and increases the impact those resources will have on Rural America.    As a member of the EPW Committee, Im proud of the role I played in delivering the comprehensive legislation and the way we worked across the aisle to do so. Im also excited that I was able to secure several provisions that I know will have a positive impact in West Virginiaincluding measures to grow and improve our water workforce and to provide our communities with better access to reliable wastewater systems. These measures, combined with the many other legislative solutions in this bill, will benefit Americans living in every single state, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law.    Provisions Senator Capito secured in the final legislation include:  \r\n \r\nThe creation of a workforce development program to address the challenges of an aging water workforce through grants for education, job training, and apprenticeships.\r\n \r\n \r\nLanguage directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the challenges facing intractable water systemssuch as those in former coal camps in Southern West Virginiain which there is no or effectively no entity managing a municipal water system.\r\n \r\n \r\nLegislation to provide grants for residential decentralized wastewater systems.\r\n \r\n  Additional information on Americas Water Infrastructure Act is available here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-leads-bipartisan-call-for-increased-focus-on-reducing-maternal-mortality-in-the-us", "Capito Leads Bipartisan Call for Increased Focus on Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S.", "2018-10-09", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.09.18\n\t\t\t Capito Leads Bipartisan Call for Increased Focus on Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S. \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t 14 senators urge HHS, CMS to address racial disparities, hospital preparedness\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.),Tom Carper (D-Del.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for an increased focus on reducing maternal mortality in the United States and improving health outcomes for all mothers and children. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, 14 Democrat and Republican senators requested that the department and agency prioritize developing strategies to reduce maternal mortality rates, including for pregnant women and mothers enrolled in Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP).\nFrom 2000 to 2014, the rate of maternal mortality, defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or during the one-year period following the date of the end of pregnancy, increased by 26 percent in the United States. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United States ranks 30 of 31 in maternal mortality among developed nations. Research shows that roughly 60 percent of maternal deaths in the United States could have been prevented with improved patient care and education, standardized protocols, and timely intervention.\nThe senators highlighted the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health in the United States. For instance, African-American women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as compared to other women in the United States. American Indian and Alaskan Native women also fare worse than white women with approximately twice as many pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births.\nThe senators continued, Research indicates that numerous factors may contribute to these glaring health disparities, including barriers to accessing necessary prenatal and postnatal care, a growing prevalence of chronic conditions, maternal stress, inadequate training for health care providers, racial bias, and social determinants of health. We therefore also ask that you review existing data and provide us with recommendations about what can be done at the federal, state, and local levels to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes for all mothers and their children, regardless of their racial and ethnic background, income level, or educational attainment.\nThe bipartisan lawmakers also called attention to effective policies that some hospitals have developed to better prepare for pregnancy-related complications that could serve as a model for hospitals nationwide.\nThe senators wrote, Although some states have taken significant steps to overcome training, education, and system barriers to reducing maternal mortality, not all hospitals and birth centers have implemented common protocols and comprehensive quality measures to help ensure safe labor and delivery, prenatal and postnatal care. Where protocols exist, they may not be integrated into health care delivery systems and hospitals; systems of accountability and support for patients and clinicians are often lacking.\nJoining Senators Carper, Capito, Nelson, and Scott were Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fl.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.).\nThe text of the letter can be found below and here.\r\n\r\nOctober 9, 2018\r\n\r\nThe Honorable Alex Azar\r\nSecretary\r\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services\r\nHubert H. Humphrey Building\r\n200 Independence Ave. SW\r\nWashington, DC 20201\r\n\r\nThe Honorable Seema Verma\r\nAdministrator\r\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\r\n7500 Security Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21244\r\n\r\n\r\nDear Secretary Azar and Administrator Verma:\nFrom 2000 to 2014, the rate of maternal mortality, defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or during the one-year period following the date of the end of pregnancy, increased by 26 percent in the United States. This troubling trend makes the United States an outlier among every other developed country. We write to you to request that your Department and Agency focus on strategies to reduce maternal mortality rates in the United States, including for pregnant women and mothers enrolled in Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP).\nRacial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health are especially of concern.African-American women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as compared to other women in the United States. The mortality rate among African-American infants is more than two times higher than other infants. American Indian and Alaskan Native women also fare worse than white women with approximately twice as many pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births. Research indicates that numerous factors may contribute to these glaring health disparities, including barriers to accessing necessary pre- and post-natal care, a growing prevalence of chronic conditions, maternal stress, inadequate training for health care providers, racial bias, and social determinants of health. We therefore also ask that you review existing data and provide us with recommendations about what can be done at the federal, state, and local levels to reduce mortality and improve health outcomes for all mothers and their children, regardless of their racial and ethnic background, income level, or educational attainment.\nThe frustration and urgency over the high rate of maternal mortality is compounded by research determining that roughly 60 percent of maternal deaths in the United States could be prevented through improvements for individual patient care and education, standardized protocols, and timely interventions. Moreover, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality determined that severe maternal mortality rates may be higher in some hospitals compared to others, indicating that some hospitals have developed ways to better prepare for pregnancy-related complications that could be adopted nationwide. Although some states have taken significant steps to overcome training, education, and system barriers to reducing maternal mortality, not all hospitals and birth centers have implemented common protocols and comprehensive quality measures to help ensure safe labor and delivery, prenatal and postnatal care. Where protocols exist, they may not be integrated into health care delivery systems and hospitals; systems of accountability and support for patients and clinicians are often lacking. Furthermore, programs to address the social determinants of health beyond the clinic can sometimes be important to ensure that women are getting the care they need, when they need it.\nWith these challenges in mind, we ask that you respond to the questions below by November 1, 2018:\n1. When controlling for health, socio-economic and other key factors such as the fact that individuals in Medicaid are often poorer, sicker, and more likely to suffer from the effects of health disparities, what is the rate of maternal and infant mortality for individuals covered by Medicaid and CHIP? Are there limitations or inconsistencies in this data? If so, how can data quality be ensured? If this data is unavailable, what are the barriers to collecting this data?\n2. CMS has identified 13 maternal and perinatal health measures for voluntary reporting by state Medicaid and CHIP agencies. How many states are consistently reporting this data in 2018? How is this data being used to inform CMS guidance and policy development?\n3. How many states have implemented a value-based payment approach and/or new maternal care delivery model (e.g. group prenatal care, maternity care homes, birth centers) to improve maternal and infant health outcomes? How have states used such payment approaches and models to track and improve the prevalence of poor maternal health outcomes, such as preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy, blood clots, hemorrhage, and depression, and associated risk factors? Have certain value-based payment approaches or care delivery models resulted in improvements in the rate of occurrence and treatment of these conditions?\n4. While CMS has issued guidance allowing state Medicaid programs to reimburse for the services of nurse-midwives and other maternal health professionals, uptake of these services remains low. How do states and CMS evaluate the quality of prenatal and postnatal care provided by various types of health care providers?\n5. Since 2000, what economic, social, and health policy factors may have contributed to the increase in maternal mortality rates?\n6. What other initiatives are the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CMS undertaking to reduce the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly in programs like Medicaid and CHIP? For example, how does CMS collaborate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on maternal mortality issues? How does CMS use the information generated by maternal mortality review committees to inform the administration of Medicaid and CHIP?\nWe thank you for your attention to these important matters and we look forward to working with you to ensure the health of all mothers and their newborn children.\nSincerely,\r\n\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-confirm-supreme-court-nominee-kavanaugh", "Capito Votes to Confirm Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh", "2018-10-06", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.06.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Confirm Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after voting to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:\nI was proud to vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh as our newest Supreme Court justice today, and I have no doubt that he will serve fairly and judiciously. I have remained supportive of Judge Kavanaugh throughout the confirmation process because I believe that his exemplary record as a jurist, his respect for the Constitution and the rule of law, and his character and devotion to public service make him immensely qualified and deserving of this important responsibility. Given all of the facts that have been presented and the numerous conversations Ive had with Judge Kavanaugh myself, I am firm in my belief that President Trump made the right choice in nominating him, and todays vote was an important acknowledgment of that.\nSenator Capitos previous statement of support is available here, and an op-ed on Judge Kavanaughs qualifications is available here.\nA video of Senator Capito speaking on the Senate floor in support of Judge Kavanaugh is available here, and photos of a meeting in her office are available here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-remains-supportive-of-kavanaugh-nomination-will-vote-to-confirm", "Capito Remains Supportive of Kavanaugh Nomination, Will Vote to Confirm", "2018-10-04", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.04.18\n\t\t\t Capito Remains Supportive of Kavanaugh Nomination, Will Vote to Confirm \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after being briefed on and reviewing a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) supplemental background investigation file related to the nomination of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh:\nAfter careful consideration and having reviewed the facts presented, as well as the supplemental FBI file, I plan to vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Since President Trump announced his nomination, Ive been consistently impressed with Judge Kavanaughs commitment to upholding the Constitution as written; respecting the rule of law; and being a good husband, father, and public servant. Thats why I have been supportive of him throughout the confirmation process and why he continues to have my support. I also said from the beginning that Dr. Fords allegations should be taken seriously, as should any allegation of sexual assault, and I believe Chairman Grassley and his staff on the Judiciary Committee have investigated and addressed them fairly and transparently. This is not a decision I took lightly, but it is one I believe in strongly.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-send-letter-calling-on-epa-to_improve-the-water-quality-certification-process", "Senators Send Letter Calling on EPA to  Improve the Water Quality Certification Process", "2018-10-04", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.04.18\n\t\t\t Senators Send Letter Calling on EPA to  Improve the Water Quality Certification Process \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, U.S. SenatorsShelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting AdministratorAndrew Wheeler regarding implementation of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.\nIn the letter, the senators ask Wheeler to provide implementation direction to federal agencies regarding Section 401, in light of recent abuses by certain states.\nRead the full letter here and below.\nDear Acting Administrator Wheeler:\nWe are writing to request your review of the federal governments implementation of Clean Water Act Section 401 to ensure it is consistent with the statute. We ask that you work with other federal agencies to determine whether new clarifying guidance or regulations are needed in light of recent abuses of the Section 401 process by certain states.\nIn the last few years, a troubling trend directed at fossil energy projects has arisen. A select number of states have hijacked Section 401 to delay or block the development of natural gas pipelines and a coal export terminal. While the focus of these abuses today is fossil energy, the approach could be used to target any type of project that is disfavored politically.\nTo address this concern, we introduced S. 3303, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018. This bill clarifies appropriate considerations and processes to evaluate water quality impacts under Section 401. Recent obstruction of energy infrastructure projects has directly threatened national security by forcing reliance on foreign energy and increased air emissions. This obstruction has hurt American workers,states,and tribes.\nWe are firmly committed to states and tribes central role in protecting water resources, as we have maintained in other contexts.In the few instances mentioned above, Section 401 is currently being used inappropriately to fight projects rather than protect water quality.\nAs the primary agency responsible for implementation of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a critical role in ensuring that the statute is fairly and uniformly applied. To our knowledge, the most recent EPA document regarding Section 401 is a 2010 interim handbook issued by the prior administration. EPA did not ask for public comment on the handbook, and it contains clear misstatements of law. For example, the handbook suggests that a states reasonable period of time to act on a request for a water quality certification begins to run when an application is complete. This is incorrect. That period begins to run when the state receives the application.\nWe ask that you take immediate steps to review this handbook and other EPA materials. We also request that that EPA  as the lead federal agency  work with other federal agencies to determine what government-wide direction is needed, including the need for new clarifying guidance or regulations. All parties must have a clear understanding of the appropriate scope of water quality certification decisions. The federal permits and licenses that trigger the water quality certification process are often issued by other federal agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. EPA must ensure that these agencies have consistent, coordinated direction. \nBackground Information:\nOn July 31, 2018, Barrasso, Inhofe, Capito, Enzi, and Daines introduced the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018. The bill amends section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The legislation makes several key clarifications to existing law about the appropriate scope of review for a water quality certification. It would also place procedural guardrails and requirements on states as they process requests for certification to prevent future abuses.\nOn August 16, 2018, the EPW committee held a legislative hearing titled, Hearing to Examine Implementation of Clean Water Act Section 401 and S. 3303, the Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2018.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1472", "Comprehensive Opioid Bill Heads to Presidents Desk", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "This afternoon the Senate passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan response to the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across West Virginia and the nation. The legislation will boost access to treatment, improve prevention, and help efforts to fight dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl.\r\n\r\nThe package includes four bills championed by Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) to reduce repeat overdoses, encourage alternatives to opioids, expand access to safe drug disposal programs, and improve information sharing among health professionals.\r\n\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      This afternoon the Senate passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan response to the opioid epidemic that is devastating communities across West Virginia and the nation. The legislation will boost access to treatment, improve prevention, and help efforts to fight dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The package includes four bills championed by Rep. David B. McKinley (R-WV) to reduce repeat overdoses, encourage alternatives to opioids, expand access to safe drug disposal programs, and improve information sharing among health professionals. Many Americans are understandably frustrated by the partisanship and dysfunction they see in Washington these days, said McKinley. But here is an example of both parties coming together address a challenging national crisis: the opioid epidemic. Simply put this bill will help save lives and help families and communities address the devastation caused by drug addiction. H.R. 6, which passed the House last week, builds on previous efforts to fight the opioid epidemic over the past two years, including the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and the 21st Century Cures Act from last Congress, the $4 billion in funding passed earlier this year to help combat the opioid crisis, and the $6.7 billion included in the appropriations package signed into law last week. They represent the most significant congressional effort against a single drug crisis in history. Many of the policies that are included are a direct response to ideas the came up in the dozens of meetings we've held across the First District on opioids, said McKinley. Whether it's encouraging alternatives to opioids or making sure health professionals know a patient's history of addiction, we were able to put our mark on this important legislation.\r\nBackground:\r\nThis opioid package was the product of significant bipartisan work on both sides of the Capitol. In June, the House passed more than fifty bills to address the opioid epidemic over the span of two weeks. After negotiations with the Senate, a final compromise was reached last week and passed the House floor overwhelmingly on September 28. To learn more about the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) please click here. The package includes four bills championed by McKinley:\r\n \r\n    H.R. 5176, the Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms (POWER) Act. This bill was authored by McKinley and is cosponsored by Rep. Michael Doyle (D-PA). The bill provides resources for hospitals to develop protocols on discharging patients who have overdosed. This will help avoid repeat overdoses by connecting patients with peer-support specialists, and referring them to treatment and other services.\r\n    \r\n    H.R. 5197, the Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act. This bill was authored by McKinley and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). The bill establishes a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit to use of opioids in hospital emergency departments, and reduce the over-prescribing of opioids.\r\n    H.R. 5695, Emmett's Law. This bill educates health care providers about information on substance abuse and overdoses they can share with family members.\r\n    H.R. 5628, Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act. This bill will help improve access to safe drug disposal programs for prescription medicine. Many people become addicted due to the easy access of leftover prescription drugs.\r\n \r\nAdditionally, McKinley is a co-sponsor of 13 other bills that were included in H.R. 6.You can watch McKinley's floor speech in support of H.R. 6 in June by clicking here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-deliver-historic-opioid-relief-for-west-virginia", "Capito Votes to Deliver Historic Opioid Relief for West Virginia", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.03.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Deliver Historic Opioid Relief for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t VIDEO: Speaks on Senate floor to highlight critical provisions secured in final legislation\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted to pass the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Actcomprehensive legislation combining a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representative and the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which the Senate passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last week. The bill delivers a wide range of legislative solutions that will help strengthen efforts to fight the opioid epidemic and now goes to President Trumps desk for his signature. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the Senate passed this final bill by a vote of 98-1:\nThe SUPPORT Act is a meaningful step in our ongoing effort to combat the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and across the nation. Our state understands far too well how this crisis is tearing apart families and communities, but our experience has also helped inform efforts to fight back. We have discovered what is working, what is not, and, perhaps most importantly, that the ripple effects go far beyond those struggling with addiction. I worked hard to make sure that this legislation reflects many of those lessons.\nThis groundbreaking, comprehensive legislation will help deliver critical funding to states hit the hardest like West Virginia. It provides support for families, infants, children, and law enforcement and takes a real all-hands-on-deck approach to addressing both the causes and consequences of the drug crisis. Im incredibly proud to have secured so many critical provisions in the final bill and to have played a role in helping shape the legislative package we sent to President Trump. While there is no silver bullet when it comes to the opioid epidemic, I know this will help make a meaningful difference, and I will continue fighting to deliver similar solutions for West Virginians and all those affected. \nEarlier today, Senator Capito spoke on the Senate floor about West Virginias key role in shaping this legislation and the provisions included that are based on legislation she introduced or led as a co-sponsor. You can watch the full video here or by clicking on the image below.\nSenator Capito introduced or led as a co-sponsor the following provisions:\r\n \r\nA change to the 21st Century Cures Act State Targeted Response Grants formula that focuses federal funds on states like West Virginia that have been hit hardest by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act, which will hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable by empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to bring enforcement actions to combat such scams.\r\n \r\n \r\nLanguage establishing Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORCs), a new grant program to provide the full continuum of treatment for patients in areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nResources for communities to start or expand programs for coordination of care and treatment after an overdose, such as the successful Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that have had such success in Huntington, West Virginia, and are now expanding throughout the state.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, which will help prevent the shipment of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States through the international mail system by imposing tough new requirements on the U.S. Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection.\r\n \r\n \r\nNew resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the opioid epidemic among infants, children, and their families. Includes the creation of a task force to identify and disseminate trauma-informed best practices within federal grant programs; a grant program to link educational agencies with mental health systems to increase student access to evidence-based trauma support services; additional funding for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network; and the expansion of programs to increase the mental health workforce for this population.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, which clarifies states ability under Medicaid to provide care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers like Lilys Place in Huntington, West Virginia. It also reauthorizes the Residential l Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women grant program Senator Capito worked to include in CARA and includes grants to help states implement plans of safe care for substance-exposed infants included in CARA.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act, which will provide drug manufacturers and distributors with data to identify pharmacies that are suspiciously ordering prescription opioids and provide law enforcement the authority to hold them accountable if they fail to use this data to identify, report, and stop suspicious orders of prescription opioids.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-faa-reauthorization", "Capito Votes to Pass FAA Reauthorization", "2018-10-03", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.03.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass FAA Reauthorization \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Bill will support West Virginia airports, improve air travel, enhance safety and security\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today voted in support of legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years, the longest since 1982. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 93-6:\nWest Virginias airports employ hundreds of people and bring millions in revenue into our state. This legislation will provide critical support to those airports while also modernizing air travel to make it easier, safer, and more secure for West Virginians and Americans across the country. Im proud to be a member of the committee that drafted this legislation and to support its passage today. Not only does this reauthorization modernize airport infrastructure, improve customer experience, and extend efforts to combat human trafficking, but it also delivers supplemental funding to help those affected by Hurricane Florence as they work to recover. Im glad to be sending this bill to President Trumps desk to provide our airports and passengers with greater certainty for the next five years.\nThe FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 is a five-year reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs that invests in airport infrastructure, promotes safety and American leadership in aviation, and strengthens consumer serviceincluding provisions that will:\r\n\r\n \r\nProvide stable funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) which issues grants to airports of all sizes for planning and development. \n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nReform the Federal Contract Tower Program.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nProhibit involuntary bumping of passengers who have already boarded.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nDirect the FAA to set minimum leg room requirements.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nExtend training requirements to recognize human trafficking.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nRequire a review and update of the FAAs cybersecurity plan.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nAccelerate deployment of advanced security screening technologies like explosive detection canines.\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMore information on the legislation is available here. \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-bill-designating-new-river-gorge-a-national-park", "Capito Announces Bill Designating New River Gorge a National Park", "2018-10-02", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.02.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces Bill Designating New River Gorge a National Park \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Legislation would help encourage tourism, boost economy\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today introduced legislation that would change the New River Gorges designation from the New River Gorge National River to the New River Gorge National Park. The designation currently includes more than 70,000 acres of land along 53 miles of the New River, stretching from the Bluestone Dam to Hawks Nest Lake.\nThe New River Gorge is a special part of West Virginia and a real source of pride for our state, Senator Capito said. Whether its cheering on the BASE jumpers at Bridge Day, experiencing the thrill of world-class white water rafting, or taking in the beautiful panoramic views, the New River Gorge provides unlimited opportunities for thousands of visitors each year. Redesignating the National River to a National Park will shine a light on the New River Gorge and its many offerings to help drive tourism and spur the local and regional economy.\nFor full text of the legislation, click here.\nFor more information on the New River Gorge, click here.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-46-million-in-doj-funding-for-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce $4.6 Million in DOJ Funding for West Virginia", "2018-10-02", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.02.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $4.6 Million in DOJ Funding for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,629,701 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Funding comes through several DOJ programs and will support a variety of law enforcement and research activitiesincluding recordkeeping, youth safety, support for human trafficking victims, and forensic research.\nA comprehensive approach to keeping West Virginia communities safe is dependent on ensuring our law enforcement and public officials have the records, research, and resources they need to protect the public, Senator Capito said. It is also includes helping victims of crimes, like human trafficking, recover from these crimes and traumatic experiences. The DOJ is a crucial partner in these efforts, and I am glad to see this funding come to West Virginia.\nIm glad to see this investment from the Department of Justice in the safety of West Virginia communities. This funding from DOJ will support law enforcement officials through additional education programs and resources. It will also support resources for victims of crime so West Virginians can begin healing from their experiences. I will continue fighting for these important resources as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,202,617  West Virginia Supreme Court through the NICS Act Record Improvement Program (Bureau of Justice Statistics).\r\n \r\n \r\n$531,560  West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services through the National Criminal History Improvement Program (Bureau of Justice Statistics).\r\n \r\n \r\n$500,000  West Virginia State Police through the Internet Crimes Against Children: Strengthening Investigative Tools and Technology for Combatting Child Exploitation program (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention).\r\n \r\n \r\n$500,000  West Virginia Department of Education through the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance).\r\n \r\n \r\n$462,767  West Virginia State Police through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force program (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention).\r\n \r\n \r\n$455,803  Young Womens Christian Association of Wheeling through the Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking program (Office for Victims of Crime).\r\n \r\n \r\n$379,394  West Virginia University Research Corporation through the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes program (National Institute of Justice).\r\n \r\n \r\n$368,415  West Virginia University Research Corporation through the Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes program (National Institute of Justice).\r\n \r\n \r\n$100,000  West Virginia University through the Graduate Research Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (National Institute of Justice).\r\n \r\n \r\n$60,459  West Virginia Division of Natural Resources through the Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance).\r\n \r\n \r\n$41,686  Jackson County Board of Education through the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance).\r\n \r\n \r\n$27,000  Mingo County through the Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance).\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-32-million-for-west-virginia-fire-departments", "Capito Announces $3.2 Million for West Virginia Fire Departments", "2018-10-01", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces $3.2 Million for West Virginia Fire Departments \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced $3,258,095 for several fire departments in West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funding comes through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and will support the purchase of equipment and other appurtenances.\nEvery day, career and volunteer firefighters across West Virginia risk their own safety to respond to emergencies, Senator Capito said. From serving on the front lines of the opioid epidemic to fighting fires, these men and women save lives and perform an important service to West Virginians. As the chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to ensure first responders have the resources they need to safely serve their communities.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$885,910  Montgomery Fire Department\r\n$504,574  Teays Valley Fire Department\r\n$439,862  Winfield Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$204,000  Nutter Fort Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$176,810  Slanesville Volunteer Fire Company\r\n$168,096  Augusta Volunteer Fire Company\r\n$144,762  Independent Fire Company\r\n$125,715  Fairlea Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$99,750  Sissonville Fire Department\r\n$82,667  Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$61,275  Prichard Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$60,267  Beech Creek Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$59,363  Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$53,048  Northfork Community Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$47,496  Culloden Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$46,153  New Martinsville Fire Department\r\n$36,667  McKinleyville Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$30,688  Henlawson Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$19,048  Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department\r\n$6,953  Romney Fire Company\r\n$4,248  Saint Albans Fire Department\r\n$743  Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-casey-op-ed-highlights-efforts-to-empower-inspire-young-west-virginia-women", "Capito, Casey Op-Ed Highlights Efforts to Empower, Inspire Young West Virginia Women", "2018-10-01", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Casey Op-Ed Highlights Efforts to Empower, Inspire Young West Virginia Women \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  In an op-ed for The Exponent Telegram, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Chief Executive Officer Beth Casey highlighted the importance of empowering young West Virginia women and inspiring them to become future leaders. As the first woman elected to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate, Senator Capito has worked to promote female leadership and empowerment through a variety of effortsincluding her Girls Rise Up program, which she launched in 2015 and has brought to elementary schools across West Virginia.\nWe need to help our girls and young women develop the leadership skills they need to be active participants in our growing economy and to succeed professionally. By doing so, we can help not only the next generation of female leaders, but we can also harness economic success for our families, our state, and beyond  [As] West Virginians compete in the American marketplace and with companies worldwide, this is a crucial moment for our state to tap into the power of girls and to invest in and leverage their talents, skills, and vision, Senator Capito and Casey explained in the op-ed.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nGirls  West Virginias Great Untapped Power SourceBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Beth Casey  The Exponent TelegramSeptember 30, 2018\nFrom coal and natural gas production to the automotive, aerospace, biotech industries and beyond, when you think of West Virginia, you cant help but think about the resources that power our country.\nHowever, one thing that might not necessarily be top of mind is one of our greatest, largely untapped resources  girls and their incredible potential.\nAccording to the 2017 annual report of the West Virginia Womens Commission, among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, West Virginia ranks 51st when it comes to the number of women with a college degree, 51st in the percentage of women who are engaged in the labor force, and 39th in the number of women who hold professional titles. West Virginia also has significant underrepresentation of women in its state legislature and on state boards and commissions.\nWe need to do better. We need to help our girls and young women develop the leadership skills they need to be active participants in our growing economy and to succeed professionally. By doing so, we can help not only the next generation of female leaders, but we can also harness economic success for our families, our state, and beyond.\nAs a United States senator, Girl Scout alum and the CEO of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond here in West Virginia, we know firsthand what girls can achieve when they feel encouraged, empowered, and supported.\nAnd as West Virginians compete in the American marketplace and with companies worldwide, this is a crucial moment for our state to tap into the power of girls and to invest in and leverage their talents, skills, and vision.\nFortunately, there are ways we can promote girls and help them develop into the leaders we need.\nGirl Scouts remains a strong presence in West Virginia and across the country. The organization is a place where everything is designed with and for todays girls so that they can become tomorrows leaders.\nThe organization is combining the best of its legacy experiences  like outdoor adventure, camping, and the Girl Scout Cookie Program  with forward-thinking programming in STEM, including computer science, computational thinking and engineering, to ensure it offers relevant, meaningful, one-of-a-kind experiences for todays girls.\nGirl Scouts of Black Diamond incorporates exciting, 21st century programming that offers girls hands-on skills training in the industries of tomorrow. Large fall events Wizarding World, Camp Creepy and Haunted Gisco  are all heavily STEM-focused, and the Girl Zone Day Camps revolve around fun, science-based activities.\nThis past year, the group held State of Girl events at West Virginia University and Marshall University with subject matter experts from across the state to discuss the health and well-being of girls in our region.\nThe organization is applying time-tested, research-backed methods that speak to todays girls and are designed to cater to the strengths of girls leadership development. For one, Girl Scouts knows that preparing more female leaders in West Virginia and across the country means starting young and making sure that todays girls are acquiring the courage, confidence and host of skills theyll need to take the reins of leadership in the decades to come.\nAt the same time, efforts like Senator Capitos West Virginia Girls Rise Up program are also helping to shape and encourage young women in our state.\nThrough the initiative, Senator Capito travels to elementary schools across West Virginia speaking to fifth grade girls about the importance of education, physical fitness, and self-confidence  sometimes bringing along special guests like NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson to inspire the girls and highlight the opportunities available to them in STEM fields.\nThe idea behind all of these visits and the goal of the program itself is to show West Virginia girls how much potential they have and to encourage them to unlock it.\nWest Virginia is in a prime position to leverage the capacity, creativity and energy of girls and young women. And Girl Scouts remains one of the best ways to unleash the leadership potential of girls  girls who can become the future drivers of our economy in West Virginia and the future leaders of our communities, our country, and the world, by encouraging them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.\nBut we cant do it alone. It will take the combined efforts of a great many of us to help young girls develop into successful women who will lead our country to new heights and make our world a better place.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-300k-for-west-virginia-economic-development-project", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $300K for West Virginia Economic Development Project", "2018-10-01", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $300K for West Virginia Economic Development Project \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $301,811 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rural economic development projects in Martinsburg, Lewisburg, Charleston, Keyser, Talcott, and Parkersburg.\nWest Virginias small businesses are the backbone of our states economy, Senator Capito said. Entrepreneurs and small business owners take risks to create opportunity in their communities and help grow new industries in West Virginia. The USDA is a critical partner for these men and women, and this funding will help them succeed while also fostering the next generation of business owners.\nIm excited to see this investment in economic development projects throughout the state from the Department of Agriculture, Senator Manchin said. From training programs for formerly incarcerated citizens and Veterans, to agriculture business development and expanding broadband coverage, these projects will have a direct impact on our West Virginia communities. I will continue advocating for this kind of investments as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.\nIndividual Awards Listed Below:\r\n \r\n$22,500  Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg: This Rural Development investment will be used to complete an economic impact study for the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The purpose of the study is to assess the economic value that the airport has on the local and regional economy of the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding area.\n\r\n$29,796  Innovative Community Solutions, Inc. in Martinsburg: This Rural Development investment will be used to continue an entrepreneurship and business leadership training program in Berkeley County. The program will serve formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans. Grant funds will be used to cover costs associated with personnel involved in delivering the training, equipment, and supplies to be purchased. It is anticipated that this project will create 22 jobs for this region.\n\r\n$50,000  Greenbrier County Health Alliance in Lewisburg: This Rural Development investment will be used for the development of the Local Foods Skill Center and Waste Not Produce Market in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Funds from this grant award will be used to support personnel costs, supplies, and contractual expenses. The project is expected to assist a minimum of three businesses/farmers and create 16 jobs in this region. The Greenbrier County Health Alliance began as a community engagement strategy that originated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Center for Rural and Community Health.\n\r\n$50,000  West Virginia National Guard Foundation in Charleston: This Rural Development investment will be used to provide education and technical support to rural businesses. The training will include both on-farm and off-farm agriculture and agriculture business development through the creation of educational curriculum that would assist participants in all aspects of new business startup and management. This project is expected to assist 15 veteran farmers/businesses and create five jobs.\n\r\n$50,000  Mineral County Development Authority in Keyser: This Rural Development investment will be used to support the purchase of equipment and installation costs associated with the extension of 100Mpbs + broadband service to the Fort Ashby Business Park located in Mineral County. This project will provide high-speed internet access to commercial businesses located in the park. The project is also expected to assist local officials in attracting new businesses to the area that could potentially result in the creation of an estimated 45 indirect jobs.\n\r\n$49,515  Canaan Valley Institute in Talcott: This Rural Development investment will be used to develop a hydroponics system to train entrepreneurs and farmers in nontraditional growing methods known as hydroponics. The project will include training and contractual costs to install the hydroponics system, including equipment and costs to retrofit an existing structure for the hydroponics system. This project is expected to create three jobs for this region.\n\r\n$50,000  Solar Energy Solutions in Parkersburg: This Rural Development investment will be used for the purchase and installation of a 133,894 kW solar array on the Williamstown High School. This project will replace 149,660 kWh (21 percent) per year and realize $12,224 of saving per year. The purpose of this funding program is to assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses in developing renewable energy systems and in making energy efficiency improvements to their operations.\r\n \r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-55-million-in-doj-funding-for-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $5.5 Million in DOJ Funding for West Virginia", "2018-10-01", "2018", "2018-10", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "10.01.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $5.5 Million in DOJ Funding for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Includes resources to help children affected by opioid epidemic\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,583,112 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Funding will support services for children adversely impacted by the opioid crisis and its related crime, as well as for those currently struggling with addiction. It will also support the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault crimes, and improve engagement with victims.\nAs we continue to give our men and women in law enforcement the tools they need to bring drug dealers and violent criminals to justice, we must also remember the innocent victims of crime who may be affected by illegal acts, Senator Capito said. The opioid crisis has brought its own unique issues to West Virginia, and we have worked in Congress to support local leaders as they reach out to those struggling with addiction and their families. This funding is a step toward offering a more holistic response to this crisis and violent crime in general, and I will continue to work with my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee to ensure West Virginia communities have the resources to respond to crime.\nEvery corner of the Mountain State has been impacted by the opioid epidemic. Our families and communities need our support as we overcome this epidemic. Im glad to see this significant investment in programs that do just that. On the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources for West Virginians, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,300,000  West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services through the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$1,000,000  West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services through the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.\r\n \r\n \r\n$920,308  West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources through the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$750,000  Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc. through the Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$750,000  Marshall University Research Corporation through the Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$549,726  Legal Aid of West Virginia through the Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$313,078  Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. through the Enhancing Community Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims program.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://evanjenkins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-jenkins-urges-leadership-include-crib-act-opioid-crisis-response-act", "REP. JENKINS: URGES LEADERSHIP TO INCLUDE CRIB ACT IN OPIOID CRISIS RESPONSE ACT", "2018-09-25", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Evan Jenkins", "J000297", "evanjenkins.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) have asked House and Senate leadership to support Sec. 2201 of the Senate-passed Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 and ensure its included in the final legislative package currently being negotiated.\n\nSec. 2201 is based on Rep. Jenkins legislation the Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act. This provision would recognize residential pediatric recovery facilities as providers under Medicaid and allow certain health care services provided to infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in those facilities to be covered by Medicaid.\n\nAdditionally, the provision clarifies that infants who receive services from these facilities can continue to do so after they reach one year of age and authorizes residential pediatric recovery centers to offer counseling or referrals for services, activities to encourage caregiver-infant bonding, and training on caring for infants to family members or other caregivers.\n\nAs we seek to address the needs of those suffering from the opioid crisis, it is crucial that we take action to protect this epidemic's most vulnerable victims. We believe that allowing residential pediatric recovery facilities to be eligible for reimbursement under Medicaid for the services they provide to infants with NAS through Sec. 2201 will allow more babies and their families to attain the care they need, and we urge you to ensure its inclusion in the final legislative package currently under negotiations, Rep. Jenkins and Sen. Brown wrote in the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-926k-for-west-virginia-infrastructure-projects", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $926K for West Virginia Infrastructure Projects", "2018-09-25", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.25.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $926K for West Virginia Infrastructure Projects \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, 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 $926,558 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for training programs for locators, excavators, and various other small vehicle operators for hazardous material response and damage prevention and pipeline safety programs in West Virginia.\nThe success of the American economy depends, in part, on being able to move goods easily and affordably, and the efficient transportation of energy resources helps power our nation and enrich our daily lives, Senator Capito said. Its important that we continue to ensure energy producers are able to do that safely, and this funding will help train first responders and develop plans that will keep our communities safe in the event of emergencies. As a member of the Appropriations, Commerce, and Energy and Natural Resources committees, I will continue to advocate for the responsible development and transportation of our nations abundant energy resources.\nIn West Virginia we are blessed with an abundance of energy resources and the ability to easily and safely transport them in crucial to our economies continued success, Senator Manchin said. This funding will ensure this transportation is does safely and efficiently. In addition, this support programs that train professionals to respond to any emergency. As a member of the Senate Appropriations and Energy and Natural Resources Committees, I will continue advocating for support that enables West Virginias energy sector to continue to thrive and do so safely.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$291,619 -- PHMSA 2018 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant\r\n$14,878 -- PHMSA FY 2018 One-Call Grant\r\n$7,439 -- PHMSA FY 2018 One-Call Grant\r\n$612,622  PHMSA 2018 State Base Pipeline Safety Grant\r\n \r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-capito-bill-honoring-life-legacy-of-katherine-johnson", "Senate Passes Capito Bill Honoring Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson", "2018-09-25", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.25.18\n\t\t\t Senate Passes Capito Bill Honoring Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Legislation would rename Fairmont NASA facility after mathematician, West Virginia native\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today welcomed Senate passage of her bill to honor the life and legacy of West Virginia native and famed mathematician Katherine Johnson. The legislationwhich passed the Senate by voice votewould rename the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia, after Johnson.\nWere one step closer to renaming Fairmonts NASA IV&V facility after Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician and true trailblazer, Senator Capito said. Im thrilled that the Senate recognized her incredible contributionsnot only to West Virginia but also to the country and the science communityand passed this legislation with such overwhelming support.\r\n  The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.\r\n  More information on Senator Capitos legislation is available here.\r\n  Addition information on Katherine Johnson is available here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-west-virginia-challenges-solutions-help-shape-opioids-fight", "Capito Op-Ed: West Virginia Challenges, Solutions Help Shape Opioids Fight", "2018-09-24", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.24.18\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed: West Virginia Challenges, Solutions Help Shape Opioids Fight \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  In an op-ed for the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) explains how the recently passed Opioid Crisis Response Act will help tackle the opioid epidemic, as well as how West Virginias experience with the drug crisis helped shape the comprehensive legislation.\nIn West Virginia, we better understand some of the causes of the crisis and how we can deal with them. Weve discovered what is working; and weve learned that the ripple effects go far beyond those struggling with addiction. Its those insights that enabled me to secure critical provisions in the Opioid Crisis Response Act, known as OCRA, that Im confident will help strengthen efforts to fight the opioid epidemic across the country, Senator Capito writes in the op-ed.\nLast week, Senator Capito released a video to highlight the severity of the drug epidemic in West Virginia and how the Senate is working to address the problem. The video can be viewed here.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nHow WV Challenges, Solutions Are Helping to Shape the Opioids FightBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  Huntington Herald-DispatchSeptember 23, 2018\nAs West Virginians know far too well, our state has struggled with the opioid crisis longer and harder than most. Thats not something were proud of, but its a reality that has shaped our ongoing response to this crisis. Its also one that helped inform groundbreaking legislation the Senate passed this week, the Opioid Crisis Response Act.\nIn West Virginia, we better understand some of the causes of the crisis and how we can deal with them. Weve discovered what is working; and weve learned that the ripple effects go far beyond those struggling with addiction.\nIts those insights that enabled me to secure critical provisions in the Opioid Crisis Response Act, known as OCRA, that Im confident will help strengthen efforts to fight the opioid epidemic across the country.\nWhen thinking about next steps for fighting the opioid epidemic, one of the first things I realized was that the formula for state funding was not providing adequate resources to the hardest hit states; and I worked to make sure that funding formula was changed. As a result, OCRA reauthorizes state grants in a way that ensures states like ourssmall states with very big problemswill begin to receive the resources we desperately need.\nSomething else I quickly realized was that we dont have the treatment facilities or the workforce to adequately support individuals seeking treatment. To address these needs, I worked to create a grant program establishing Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers in the most affected areas, as well as provisions that will help increase and better prepare our health care workforce.\nAnother challenge we address in OCRA includes the bad actors who attempt to take advantage of those in crisis, and by including my Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act, we aim to hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable.\nThese are just a few examples of the challenges West Virginia faces that OCRA focuses on. It also includes measures to address the need among employers for potential employees who are able to pass a drug test, as well as the need among those recovering from addiction for a path back to employment.\nReducing the number of prescriptions for opioids was another priority in crafting the bill, as was reducing the amount of synthetic opioids like fentanyl. OCRA includes legislation I introduced with Senator Rob Portman from Ohio, the STOP Act, to prevent the shipment of synthetic opioids into the country through the international mail system.\nAnother example of a policy that is not working is a 40-year-old regulation related to substance-use-disorder privacy records. This came to my attention following the tragic death of West Virginian Jessie Grubb. After hearing Jessies heartbreaking story, Senator Manchin and I introduced Jessies Law, a bill that would make it easier for doctors to know if a patient has a history of opioid abusewhen requested by the patient. We made sure that Jessies Law was included in OCRA.\nOf course, its not all about dealing with challenges related to the opioid epidemic. OCRA also focuses on many of the solutions that are working West Virginia, solutions that other states can also use in their fight against this crisis.\nOne great example is our Quick Response Teams, or QRTs, which were piloted in Huntington. This three-pronged effort by medical professionals, mental health specialists, and law enforcement ensures that individuals who overdose are contacted within 72 hours to help get them into treatment programs. Given the success of QRTs in our state, I worked to include a grant program in OCRA that will allow communities across the country to implement similar programs.\nSomething else weve seen in West Virginia are the ripple effects of the opioid epidemic. In our state, we are seeing an increasing number of children in foster care. There are more grandparents raising kids on their own. And there are more babies requiring neonatal care, as well as special services as they grow.\nI worked with my colleagues to ensure that these issues were all addressed in OCRA through a range of provisions. One measure clarifies states ability under Medicaid to provide care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers like Lilys Place in Huntington. Others provide new resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the opioid epidemic on infants, children, and their families.\nWhen we passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act two years ago, I referred to it as a good start. And while OCRA certainly isnt a silver bullet, its a wonderful next step and an important part of a much broader solution.\nRest assured that Ialong with colleagues from both sides of the aislewill keep up the fight. We will fight back against those who are bringing these deadly drugs into our communities. We will fight for those struggling with addiction and seeking treatment, as well as for the children who are caught in the middle. And we will fight for every other person whose life is touched by this crisis.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-klobuchar-urge-fcc-to-ensure-maps-arent-overstating-broadband-mobile-coverage", "Capito, Klobuchar Urge FCC to Ensure Maps Arent Overstating Broadband, Mobile Coverage", "2018-09-21", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.21.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Klobuchar Urge FCC to Ensure Maps Arent Overstating Broadband, Mobile Coverage \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), co-chairs of the Senate Broadband Caucus, recently urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the accuracy of the National Broadband Map by using consumer-reported data. In a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, the senators called on the FCC to crowdsource data in order to produce maps that more accurately reflect the real experiences of consumers in the places they live and work. The FCCs Speed Test App allows consumers to take sophisticated measurements about the signal strength in a particular area. This data should be used to ensure maps do not overstate coverage.\nAs we work to close the digital divide, it is critical that we understand where broadband is available and where it is not, the senators wrote. While the FCC is limited in its ability to verify nationwide mobile coverage at the local level, consumers can provide valuable feedback about the actual availability and strength of service in their own communities  Consumersas well as state and municipal agenciescan be our eyes and ears on the ground. As we work on improving the accuracy of our coverage maps, we encourage the FCC to consider this as one method to produce the most accurate maps possible.\nInaccuracies in broadband mapping can render the most vulnerable populations within rural communities as ineligible for federal investment, essentially diverting this investment from where it is truly needed, West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council Chairman Rob Hinton said. It is important that we analyze the results of speed test data comparatively to the current FCC Form 477 Data to improve the accuracy and granularity of mapping unserved and underserved regions of rural America. As chairman of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council, I am committed to working with our federal partners to provide the FCC with alternative sources of data that more accurately reflect the level of service being delivered. I thank Senator Capito for her leadership on this important issue.\nWest Virginians can test their internet connection speed on the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Councils website here.\nThe full text of the senators letter can be found here and below:\nDear Chairman Pai,\nAs we work to close the digital divide, it is critical that we understand where broadband is available and where it is not. In many rural areas, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) mobile coverage maps and nationwide broadband coverage reports overstate service quality and geography. To address this issue, we encourage you to improve the National Broadband Map by using consumer-reported data to increase the accuracy of the FCC's mobile coverage maps.\nThe information currently collected by the FCC on broadband coverage is not detailed enough to provide an accurate picture of conditions at the local level, especially in rural areas. Without an improvement in data collection, maps will continue to inaccurately suggest service availability in unserved or underserved areas. Too many consumers have experienced the frustration of seeing an area covered on a map only to find out no service or extremely limited coverage is available on the ground. When coverage maps overstate service, it is often rural consumers that pay the price.\nWhile the FCC is limited in its ability to verify nationwide broadband coverage at the local level, consumers can provide valuable feedback about the actual availability and strength of service in their own communities. By \"crowdsourcing\" data, the FCC could produce maps that more accurately reflect the real experiences of consumers in the places they live and work. The FCC's Speed Test App allows consumers to take sophisticated measurements about the quality of service in a particular area. This data should be used to ensure maps do not overstate coverage. For example, if a consumer finds that no coverage or limited service exists in an area reported as served, their data should be reflected in the FCC's maps. Consumersas well as state and municipal agenciescan be our eyes and cars on the ground. As we work on improving the accuracy of our coverage maps, we encourage the FCC to consider this as one method to produce the most accurate maps possible.\nWe appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to working with you on this important issue.\nSincerely,\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-35-million-to-fight-the-opioid-epidemic-in-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce $35 Million to Fight the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia", "2018-09-21", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.21.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $35 Million to Fight the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $35,080,728 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address substance abuse in West Virginia. Funding comes through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and will support the expansion of treatment services, strengthening community efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.\nThe increased funding through SAMHSAs State Opioid Response Grants program is the result of a measure Senator Capito authored and Senator Manchin supported to prioritize funds for states hit hardest by the drug crisis. Without this language and based on previous formulas, West Virginia would have received half the amount received this year through the program.\nThe opioid epidemic has devastated families and communities across West Virginia, Senator Capito said. While we have made significant progress in this fight, it is important that we help deliver even more resources to help continue, expand, and strengthen our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. I have long argued that states hardest hit by the epidemic, like West Virginia, should receive additional resources, and I am thrilled that I was able to help boost the amount of funding our state and others like ours will receive. Moving forward, I will continue to work with my colleagues and local leaders on the ground to end this epidemic and help those West Virginians struggling with addiction. \nRecent polling shows half of West Virginia residents have a friend or family member who has been addicted to opioids. The polling confirmed what we have known for a while, this epidemic does not discriminate and impacts every demographic across our state. This funding will support our ongoing efforts to bring an end to the suffering the opioid epidemic has brought to West Virginia. To finally end this epidemic we need a multipronged approach and I am proud that this funding supports that. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources, Senator Manchin said. \nIndividual awards listed below: \nState Opioid Response Grants\r\n \r\n$28,027,511  West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources\n\r\n \r\nExpanding Access to Quality Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services\r\n \r\n$440,750  Womencare, Inc.\n\r\n$403,250  Valley Health Systems, Inc.\n\r\n$310,207  Tug River Health Association\n\r\n$309,750  Shenandoah Valley Medical Systems, Inc.\n\r\n$296,250  Community Health Systems, Inc.\n\r\n$295,750  Valley Health Care, Inc.\n\r\n$293,250  CHANGE, Inc.\n\r\n$290,000  Cabin Creek Health Center, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Belington Community Medical Services Association, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Bluestone Health Association, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Camden-On-Gauley Medical Center, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Clay Battelle Health Services Association\n\r\n$285,000  Community Care of West Virginia\n\r\n$285,000  Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers\n\r\n$285,000  Monroe County Health Center\n\r\n$285,000  Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Rainelle Medical Center\n\r\n$285,000  St. George Medical Clinic, Inc.\n\r\n$285,000  Williamson Health and Wellness Center\n\r\n$282,021  New River Health Association, Inc.\n\r\n$241,989  Roane County Family Health Care\n\r\n$185,000  Wirt County Health Services Association\n\r\n$175,000  Pendleton Community Care\n\r\n$110,000  Lincoln County Primary Care Center\n\r\n \r\nRural Communities Opioid Response Program\r\n \r\n$200,000  Community Care of West Virginia\n\r\n$200,000  Marshall University Research Corporation\n\r\n \r\nEnhancing Behavioral Health Workforce for Health Centers\r\n \r\n$200,000  Community Care of West Virginia\n\r\n \r\nBehavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program\r\n \r\n$199,874  West Virginia University\r\n \r\nRural Health Opioid Program\r\n \r\n$179,934  Community Connections, Inc.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1455", "McKinley, WVU Kick-Off Research Workshop With NIH", "2018-09-19", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) helped kick-off a two-day workshop with key leaders from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Morgantown. The workshop, hosted by West Virginia University, is focused on increasing the competitiveness of West Virginia universities and colleges in attracting research grants.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Today, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-1) helped kick-off a two-day workshop with key leaders from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Morgantown. The workshop, hosted by West Virginia University, is focused on increasing the competitiveness of West Virginia universities and colleges in attracting research grants.\r\nA dozen top officials from NIH are making presentations during the workshop. The event is expected to draw more than 200 representatives from West Virginia University, Marshall, and other higher education institutions across the state.\r\nWest Virginia needs to diversify to take advantage of fast growing sectors in the 21st Century economy, said McKinley. Attracting research dollars, especially in health care, can help us accomplish that.\r\nWe've watched as Pittsburgh and other cities have transformed thanks in large part to the research and innovation happening at their universities and medical facilities, said McKinley. Yet for too long West Virginia has lagged at the back of the pack in attracting cutting-edge research.\r\nLast year, West Virginia ranked 45th out of the 50 states in securing funding from NIH.\r\nUnder President Gordon Gee's leadership, WVU is taking big steps to improve its competitiveness in research, said McKinley. They understand what this means not only for the university, but the state. We need everybody to buy into this vision so we can improve our standing.\r\nThis workshop will help researchers from WVU, Marshall, and other schools, be more effective in pursuing grants, added McKinley. NIH is funding cutting edge research on cures for cancer, Alzheimers, and many other diseases. Conducting more research in West Virginia will not only improve the health and well-being of the people who live here, but will have far-reaching benefits to our economy. \r\n\r\nBackground:\r\nMcKinley has been a leading advocate for increasing funding for NIH, as well as attracting more research money to West Virginia:\r\n \r\n    Since 2012, McKinley has been the leader of an annual bipartisan letter to House Appropriators urging additional funding for NIH.\r\n    During that time, NIH's budget has increased from $30 billion to $39 billion.\r\n    McKinley has had multiple meetings with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH leaders to discuss their work and how to improve West Virginia's competitiveness on grant funding.\r\n    This grant workshop came as a result of a meeting McKinley had in July with NIH, who offered to come to Morgantown and hold a workshop.\r\n    WVU President Gee and Dr. Clay Marsh, Vice President & Executive Dean for Health Sciences, readily agreed to host the meeting.\r\n \r\nMcKinley has similarly fought for more resources for West Virginia in the fight against opioids:  \r\n\r\n \r\n    Earlier this year, McKinley brought the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Morgantown to hold a grant workshop.\r\n    More than 150 people from all 20 counties in the First District attended.\r\n    Following the workshop, several groups have been awarded grants totaling in the millions.\r\n    \r\n    Thanks to his work, West Virginia has received a five-fold increase in grant funding targeting the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-113-million-for-water-wastewater-infrastructure", "Capito, Manchin Announce $11.3 Million for Water, Wastewater Infrastructure", "2018-09-19", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.19.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $11.3 Million for Water, Wastewater Infrastructure \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $11,325,000 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding comes through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program and will go toward improving water and wastewater service across West Virginia.    The quality of basic services like clean drinking water often relies on investments in infrastructure like this from USDA, Senator Capito said. By improving these services for West Virginians, we can improve health and economic opportunity across our state, particularly in our rural communities. I appreciate the hard work of local leaders in helping to bring this funding to their communities, and I will continue to work with them to advance infrastructure projects across West Virginia.    Clean water is crucial to our overall health and the success of our small businesses. And every citizen of the Mountain State deserves access to clean, safe water. These investments are great news for Mannington, Durbin, Pax, Kimberly and Grantsville. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue advocating for these resources for West Virginia communities, Senator Manchin said.Individual awards listed below:\r\n \r\nTown of Grantsville - $2,400,000 (grant); $1,768,000 (loan)\n\r\nMannington PSD - $1,083,000 (grant); $1,850,000 (loan)\n\r\nTown of Durbin - $2,083,000 (grant); $277,000 (loan)\n\r\nArmstrong PSD - $618,000 (grant); $385,000 (loan)\n\r\nTown of Pax - $631,000 (grant); $230,000 (loan)\n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-37-million-for-yeager-airport", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3.7 Million for Yeager Airport", "2018-09-19", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.19.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3.7 Million for Yeager Airport \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, 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 $3,708,000 in funding to extend the existing Eagle Mountain Road around the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority to provide access to 25 acres of currently inaccessible land on the airfield for future development. It also provides a secondary access route for the West Virginia Air National Guard facility located at the airports grounds.\n\"Yeager and our state's other airports offer an essential service to West Virginians,\" Senator Capito said. \"In a global economy, air travel is critical to economic development and individual opportunity. By continuing to make improvements to our airports, we can help spur economic growth and improve the lives of West Virginians who rely on air travel. As a member of the Appropriations and Commerce committees, I will continue to work with our local communities to advance these critical projects.\"\nAs the largest airport in the state, Yeager Airport serves an important role in our West Virginia economy. This funding will allow them to access previously inaccessible land. In addition, this funding will allow our West Virginia Air National Guard to make necessary upgrades to their facilities. Im proud to secure this funding to allow for these important changes, Senator Manchin said.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-15-million-for-naloxone-access-", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.5 Million for Naloxone Access", "2018-09-18", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.18.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.5 Million for Naloxone Access  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. SenatorsShelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,567,184 to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for the expansion of Naloxone distribution to emergency medical services agencies and West Virginia State Police.\nToo many families have experienced the pain of losing a loved one to an overdose, Senator Capito said. Equipping our first responders with lifesaving tools like naloxone can help spare innumerable West Virginians from losing a child, parent, spouse, sibling, or friend to addiction, and it can give those struggling with addiction the chance to enter into recovery. I have the utmost respect and appreciation for the men and women who respond to overdose calls and help keep our communities safe, and I will continue working to give them the resources they need to save lives.\nOur first responders are on the front lines of fighting the opioid epidemic and naloxone is an immeasurably valuable resource for this fight. Ensuring every EMS professional, our police officers and other first responders are equipped is critically important. I will continue working with community officials to ensure they have the resources they need to fight this epidemic and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will keep fighting for West Virginia, Senator Manchin said.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-supports-critical-funding-measure-secures-resources-for-west-virginia-priorities", "Capito Supports Critical Funding Measure, Secures Resources for West Virginia Priorities", "2018-09-18", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.18.18\n\t\t\t Capito Supports Critical Funding Measure, Secures Resources for West Virginia Priorities \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Second FY2019 government funding agreement includes funds for military, health research, opioid crisis\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass a government funding agreement that includes two billsthe Department of Defense Appropriations Act and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LaborHHS) Appropriations Act. The measure also contains a provision to continue funding through Dec. 7 for departments and agencies not funded through other appropriations legislation before the end of the fiscal year, as well as an extension of the Violence Against Women Act. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the agreement passed the Senate by a vote of 93 to 7:    We have made another major stride toward returning the appropriations process to regular order by passing this agreement. For the first time in more than 20 years, the Department of Defense will have a full year of funding and wont have to operate under a continuing resolution. Our action today will help ensure our servicemen and women receive their largest pay raise in a decade and that our military has the resources necessary to defend Americans, our country, and our ideals.    This funding agreement includes so many other important and notable investments, and Im proud of the role I played in making sure it reflects West Virginias needs and priorities. The legislation we passed today continues an increase in funding for efforts to fight the opioid crisis, along with a critical caveat I authored to ensure states hardest hit by the epidemiclike oursare given priority when it comes to funding. This bill also includes historic funding for Alzheimers research, implementation of the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, and support for our National Guard. There are many reasons this bill is good for West Virginia, and I have no doubt it will help strengthen efforts to make us safer and healthier.    The FY2019 Defense bill includes:\r\n \r\nA 2.6 percent pay raise for our troops, the largest in a decade.\r\n \r\n \r\nResources for the Defense Health program, which funds cancer research, traumatic brain injury and psychological health research, sexual assault prevention and research, and eating disorders research.\r\n \r\n \r\n$1.3 billion for the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account to modernize our reserve forces and fund the National Guards Counterdrug and Youth ChalleNGe Academy programs.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding to remedy the situation in Martinsburg regarding the use of perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) used by the Air National Guard and its impact on the water supply.\r\n \r\n  The FY2019 LaborHHS bill includes:\r\n \r\nA $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health.\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase of $425 million for targeted Alzheimer's research at the National Institute of Health (NIH), surpassing the $2 billion goal established for research.\r\n \r\n \r\n$3.8 billion for opioid funding, an increase of $206 million above FY2018. This level includes $1.5 billion for the State Opioid Response grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), resources to replace the sun-setting 21st Century CURES funds, and a 15 percent set-aside for the states impacted most by the crisis.\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase of $15 million for Department of Labor (DOL) Apprenticeship Grants.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, TRIO, YouthBuild, GEAR UP, Child Care Development Block Grants, Community Health Centers, NIHs IDeA program, and MSHA.\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase for the Black Lung Clinic Program.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding included for implementation of the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, Senator Capitos bill to combat childhood cancer that President Trump signed into law earlier this year.\r\n \r\n \r\nContinued funding for year-round Pell Grants and increase to the maximum discretionary Pell award of $100. This increase, combined with the current maximum mandatory Pell award, brings the total maximum Pell Grant an eligible student can receive in the 2019-20 academic year to $6,195.\r\n \r\n  Additional highlights:\r\n \r\nHelp avoids a potential government shutdown by providing a short-term Continuing Resolution through Dec. 7, 2018, until all appropriations bills can be signed into law.\r\n \r\n \r\nIn light of the current recovery from Hurricane Florence, as chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito secured a provision in the measure which would make available an additional $8 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) if necessary. Combined with the approximately $25 billion already available in the DRF, this would make $33 billion available should the need arise.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-highlights-efforts-to-curb-opioid-epidemic-in-west-virginia", "VIDEO: Capito Highlights Efforts to Curb Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia", "2018-09-18", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.18.18\n\t\t\t VIDEO: Capito Highlights Efforts to Curb Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Following the recent passage of landmark legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video highlighting the severity of the drug epidemic in West Virginia and how the Senate is working to address the problem. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Actlast night by a vote of 99 to 1.\r\n\r\nClick here or the image above to watch Senator Capitos video.Video and audio can be downloaded by clicking here.\r\nBACKGROUND\nThe Opioid Crisis Response Act is comprehensive, bipartisan legislation Senator Capito co-sponsored that will help address the growing opioid epidemic. It contains the work of more than 70 senators from both sides of the aisle, including numerous provisions based on bills Senator Capito has introduced or led as a co-sponsor, including:\r\n\r\n \r\nChanges to the21st Century Cures Actthat will focus federal funds on states that have been hardest hit by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nThe Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, which will help prevent the shipment of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States through the international mail system by imposing tough new requirements on the U.S. Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-department-of-justice-research-funding-for-wvu", "Capito, Manchin Announce Department of Justice Research Funding for WVU", "2018-09-17", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.17.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Department of Justice Research Funding for WVU \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $178,080 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Justices (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Funding comes through the NIJs Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes program.\nWVU and our states other higher education institutions continue to perform research that informs public safety officials, allowing them to better serve the people of West Virginia, Senator Capito said. This funding supports research that will hopefully give law enforcement better tools to keep our communities safe. I appreciate the faculty, students, and staff at WVU for their continued pursuit of knowledge that will benefit West Virginia and states across the country.\n\"The forensic science programs at West Virginia University are nationally recognized and continue to lead the way in advancing forensic science research, Senator Manchin said. \"I applaud the University for their dedication to forensic science research throughout the years. Im happy to see this investment in their important work and will continue fighting for educational investments for our state.\r\n   # # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-provisions-improving-opioid-treatment-for-adolescents-passes-senate", "Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Passes Senate", "2018-09-17", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.17.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Peters Provisions Improving Opioid Treatment for Adolescents Passes Senate \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Includes Language from YOUTH Act in Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  The U.S. Senate today passed provisions based off the YOUTH Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. SenatorsShelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Minn.) to expand access to safe, effective treatment for adolescents and young adults struggling with opioid addiction. The provisions, which passed as part of broader legislation, expand an existing youth substance use disorder program to include young adults and will identify best practices for overcoming barriers to medication assisted treatment (MAT) for young people.\nIm proud to have worked with Senator Peters to introduce the YOUTH Act to help support youth substance abuse programs, and Im even more proud to have helped secure its inclusion in the Opioid Crisis Response Act, Senator Capito said. Addressing substance abuse among young adults early on and boosting MAT treatments can help increase the odds of recovery and improve his or her chance to build a brighter, drug-free future.\" \nYouth who have fallen victim to opioid addiction deserve every opportunity to recover, hold onto their future aspirations, and lead stable and fulfilling lives,said Senator Peters.We must continue to strive for a comprehensive approach to stem the rising tide of opioid addiction, especially among young people, and provide greater access to lifesaving medication-assisted treatment for adolescents and young adults.\nThe use of certain medications  such as buprenorphine  has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for opioid addiction and increases success rates for continuing treatment and recovery. MAT, which fuses behavioral therapy with buprenorphine or other medications, is a vital public health tool to prevent future loss of life for those suffering from opioid addiction. Despite an expansive body of research on the effectiveness of this treatment, MAT is still underutilized and is even less available to youth than to adults.\nThe Capito and Peters provisions passed as part of the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, legislation to increase federal agency efforts to properly address the opioid epidemic, including the effects of the crisis on children, families, and communities, and streamline data sharing between states. Among other provisions, the legislation requires the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve existing practices for preventing and treating opioid addiction, including the use of MAT and ways to overcome existing barriers to MAT for youth.\nThe legislation will provide three-year grants to youth-focused entities for carrying out substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery support services. It will expand an existing youth substance use disorder program at HHS to include services for young adults as well as children and adolescents. Senators Peters and Capito also authored an amendment in last months Labor, Health and Human Services spending bill that directs the Administrator of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on agency activities related to MAT.\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-legislation-strengthening-efforts-to-fight-the-opioid-epidemic", "Capito Votes to Pass Legislation Strengthening Efforts to Fight the Opioid Epidemic", "2018-09-17", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.17.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass Legislation Strengthening Efforts to Fight the Opioid Epidemic \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Comprehensive, bipartisan bill includes numerous Capito provisions\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today voted in support of the Opioid Crisis Response Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen the fight against the opioid epidemic through a wide range of efforts. The Senate passed the bipartisan billwhich includes numerous provisions based on legislation Senator Capito introduced or co-sponsoredby a vote of 99 to 1. Senator Capito issued the following statement after the vote:    West Virginia has had to deal with the devastating consequences of the opioid epidemic longer and more directly than nearly any other state in the country. Thats given us a unique perspective when it comes to the causes and challenges related to this crisis, as well as what its going to take to fight and someday end it.    Im proud of the role I played in helping to craft this comprehensive legislation and the provisions I helped secure to improve treatment, recovery, enforcement, and prevention efforts in West Virginia and across the country. Many of the lessons weve learned in our stateboth in terms of whats working and what still needs to be doneare reflected in this bill. Im especially proud of the measures we included to address the epidemics ripple effects and help the children, families, and communities who are living with the unintended consequences of drug addiction.    This isnt a silver bullet, but it is an important part of a much broader solution. I will continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this legislation to the presidents desk and to take additional action that will help us make even more progress in fighting the opioid epidemic.    The Opioid Crisis Response Act is made up by more than 70 proposals from 72 senators, including the following measures Senator Capito introduced or led as a co-sponsor:  \r\n \r\nA change to the 21st Century Cures Act State Targeted Response Grants formula that focuses federal funds on states like West Virginia that have been hit hardest by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act, which will hold fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers accountable by empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to bring enforcement actions to combat such scams.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nLanguage establishing Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORCs), a new grant program to provide the full continuum of treatment for patients in areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nResources for communities to start or expand programs for coordination of care and treatment after an overdose, such as the successful Quick Response Teams (QRTs) that have had such success in Huntington, West Virginia, and are now expanding throughout the state.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act, which will help prevent the shipment of synthetic opioids like fentanyl into the United States through the international mail system by imposing tough new requirements on the U.S. Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nNew resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the opioid epidemic among infants, children, and their families. Includes the creation of a task force to identify and disseminate trauma-informed best practices within federal grant programs; a grant program to link educational agencies with mental health systems to increase student access to evidence-based trauma support services; additional funding for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network; and the expansion of programs to increase the mental health workforce for this population.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act, which clarifies states ability under Medicaid to provide care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in residential pediatric recovery centers like Lilys Place in Huntington, West Virginia. It also reauthorizes the Residential l Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women grant program Senator Capito worked to include in CARA and includes grants to help states implement plans of safe care for substance-exposed infants included in CARA.\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\nThe Using Data to Prevent Opioid Diversion Act, which will provide drug manufacturers and distributors with data to identify pharmacies that are suspiciously ordering prescription opioids and provide law enforcement the authority to hold them accountable if they fail to use this data to identify, report, and stop suspicious orders of prescription opioids.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-46-million-for-west-virginia-airports", "Capito, Manchin Announce $4.6 Million for West Virginia Airports", "2018-09-13", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.13.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $4.6 Million for West Virginia Airports \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,636,911 through the U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Funding will support development projects at airports in Barbour, Kanawha, Marion, and Wayne counties.\nAccess to a variety of transportation optionsincluding air travelis critical to economic development and the day-to-day lives of West Virginians, Senator Capito said. This funding will go toward projects that will increase efficiency and enhance important infrastructure at airports in our communities. Investments in air and other transportation infrastructure for West Virginians will remain a priority for me as I work with my colleagues on the Appropriations, Commerce, and Environment and Public Works committees.\n\"As a pilot myself, I understand how important it is that our airports are equipped with state of the art infrastructure. Our regional airports serve an important role in our communities and our economy in the Mountain State. This is a welcomed investment for Charleston, Huntington, Philippi and Fairmont. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue fighting for the resources West Virginia's airports need,\" Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$3,481,593 to Yeager Airport.\r\n$875,572 to Huntington Tri-State Airport.\r\n$110,759 to Philippi-Barbour County Regional Airport.\r\n$102,800 to Philippi-Barbour County Regional Airport.\r\n$66,187 to Fairmont Municipal Airport.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-130k-for-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-treatment", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $130K for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment", "2018-09-13", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.13.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $130K for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced West Virginia University has been granted $130,037 by the Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to support mental health and substance abuse treatment programs.\nNurses and other health care professionals are on the frontlines confronting substance abuse and other mental health issues,Senator Capito said.West Virginias first-class education institutions are critical to ensuring these men and women have the knowledge and tools necessary to serve the people of our state. I will continue to work closely with them and other health professionals to keep West Virginia communities healthy.\nWest Virginia has long been ground zero of the opioid epidemic and now ground zero for recovery efforts. This funding will help train our next generation of nurse practitioners so they are able to better serve addicted populations in our state. Im proud of the critical role West Virginia University is playing in combating this epidemic and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating to secure similar funding for the future,Senator Manchin said.\n                                          ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-16-million-to-prevent-violence-against-women-", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.6 Million to Prevent Violence Against Women", "2018-09-12", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.12.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.6 Million to Prevent Violence Against Women  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,626,768 for the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services through two grants from the U.S. Department of Justices Office on Violence Against Women. Funding will help develop and strengthen law enforcement and prosecution efforts to combat violent crimes against women, as well as support services for victims of sexual assault and rape. Individual awards are listed below. \nViolence against women is utterly unacceptable, and I intend to continue fighting back with resources like these to support survivors and prosecute their abusers, Senator Capito said. This funding will support our community crisis centers as they work to help women recover from these awful crimes. \nViolence is always horrific but especially so in a romantic or familial relationship. This funding will support community efforts to combat violent crimes against women to help victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking get the justice they deserve and begin healing and rebuilding their lives. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources so every community has the resources to support domestic violence victims, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,261,619  STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant Program\r\n \r\n \r\n$365,149  Sexual Assault Services Formula Program\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-key-funding-measure-benefiting-west-virginians", "Capito Votes to Pass Key Funding Measure Benefiting West Virginians", "2018-09-12", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.12.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Pass Key Funding Measure Benefiting West Virginians \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t First FY2019 government funding agreement includes support for veterans, economic development, energy\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass a government funding agreement that includes three different billsthe Energy and Water Appropriations Act; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act; and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 92 to 5.    By passing this agreement, we have taken a major step forward in returning regular order to the appropriations process, allowing us to fund important programs and priorities more effectively and responsibly. I am even more proud that the funding provided will be so consequential to West Virginia interests. From a record level of funding to help support and care for our veterans through the VA and resources to implement the VA MISSION Act to an increase for fossil energy research and development, these bills include many resources Ive advocated for that I know will directly benefit West Virginians.     The FY2019 Energy and Water bill includes:\r\n \r\n$6.84 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, which includes construction at Bluestone Lake Dam and Operations and maintenance at places such as Stonewall Jackson Lake, Tygart Lake, and the Kanawha River Locks and Dams.\r\n \r\n \r\n$740 million for Fossil Energy Research and Development, an increase from last year. This includes support for the work of the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, both through funds for their research and operations and in language prohibiting any consolidation or closing of the facility.\r\n \r\n \r\nContinued commitment to the development of an ethane storage hub in central Appalachia.\r\n \r\n \r\nAn increase in funding for the critical work of the Appalachian Regional Commission, with emphasis on their work toward economic development and broadband deployment.\r\n \r\n  The FY2019 MilCon-VA bill includes:\r\n \r\nFunding to implement the VA MISSION Act to ensure our veterans receive the health care they have earned and deserve.\r\n \r\n \r\n$400 million for opioid misuse prevention and treatment.\r\n \r\n \r\n$520 million for health care specifically for women veterans.\r\n \r\n \r\n$270 million for rural health initiatives.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncreased funds to reduce claims backlogs of veterans disability decisions on appeal and to meet the demand for other benefit programs.\r\n \r\n \r\nContinued support for a veterans agritherapy pilot program Senator Capito authored and has championed and the Huntington VA has begun working on.\r\n \r\n  The FY2019 Legislative Branch bill includes:\r\n \r\nIncreased funding for the Capitol Policeboth for personnel and equipmentto help keep the Capitol complex safe for members, staff, and visitors.\r\n \r\n \r\nA continued freeze in funding that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving a cost-of-living adjustment in FY2019.\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-2018fall-academy-days", "Capito Announces Fall Academy Days", "2018-09-11", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces Fall Academy Days \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Four events to offer students information on U.S. service academy admissions\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nCHARLESTON, W.Va.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced she will host four Academy Days this fall for West Virginia students interested in learning more about admission to U.S. service academies and available Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships. Members of Senator Capitos staff will be available at each event to provide information on nominations to the following academies: Air Force, Coast Guard, Military/Army, Naval, and Merchant Marine.\nEach year I have the honor of nominating young West Virginians for admission to our nations service academies. It is one of my most important responsibilities as a U.S. senator and one that I look forward to every year, Senator Capito said. These events are great opportunities for students to learn more about the service academy experience and how the admissions process works. I hope West Virginia students and their families will attend these informational sessions happening throughout the state this fall.\nDuring the events, various service academy admissions representatives will be available to answer questions, and representatives from local ROTC scholarship programs will discuss program details with prospective students and their families. Additionally, a representative from the Department of Defenses Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) will be in attendance at the September 15 and September 30 programs.\nSenator Capitos fall 2018 Academy Days events include:\nSouthern West VirginiaDate: Saturday, September 15  Time: 2:00  4:00 p.m.  Location: Oak Hill High School  Address: 350 West Oyler Ave., Oak Hill, WV 25901\nCharleston AreaDate: Saturday, September 22  Time: 2:00  4:00 p.m.  Location: South Charleston High School  Address: 1 Eagle Way, South Charleston, WV 25309\nEastern PanhandleDate: Saturday, September 29  Time: 2:00  4:00 p.m.  Location: Jefferson High School  Address: 4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442\nNorthern West VirginiaDate: Sunday, September 30  Time: 2:00  4:00 p.m.  Location: University High School  Address: 131 Bakers Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26508  NOTE: Congressman David McKinley will join Senator Capito in hosting this event.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-13-million-for-green-bank-observatory-", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Green Bank Observatory", "2018-09-11", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.3 Million for Green Bank Observatory  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,345,903 for the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Associated Universities Inc./National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Funding will support a laser ranging measurement system on the Green Bank Telescope. This will increase the available u sable time of the telescope by as much as 1,000 hours annually, maximizing the scientific output of the telescope and its utility to the science community.\nThis award from the National Science Foundation recognizes the potential for discovery that is unique to the Green Bank Observatory, Senator Capito said. In my visits there and in conversations with scientists, educators, and students, it is clear that GBO has the opportunity to make significant contributions to science. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, it has been a goal of mine to increase those opportunities, and I applaud the NSF for this investment.\nThe Green Bank Observatory has provided a tremendous amount of research and data to the scientific community and the whole Mountain State is proud of the Observatorys contributions, Senator Manchin said. This funding from the National Science Foundation is critical to keeping the facility at the forefront of scientific research. Im glad the Green Bank Observatory is receiving this important funding.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-anniversary-of-9/11", "Capito Statement on Anniversary of 9/11", "2018-09-11", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.11.18\n\t\t\t Capito Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement on the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks:\nToday, we remember the innocent people, first responders, and military personnel that were lost on this day 17 years ago. Despite the sadness and devastation caused by the attacks, it was an event that united Americans across the country more than ever. West Virginians know that kind of unity well, which is why Im so proud to call our state and this country home. I encourage all West Virginians to take a moment today to pray for the victims, their families, and all those who faced unfathomable loss in the wake of the September 11th attacks, but at the same time, remember that even in our darkest hour, our American spiritour West Virginia spiritwill always comfort us, sustain us, and inspire us to unite as one.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-colleagues-introduce-nuclear-energy-leadership-act", "Capito, Manchin, Colleagues Introduce Nuclear Energy Leadership Act", "2018-09-07", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.07.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin, Colleagues Introduce Nuclear Energy Leadership Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to boost nuclear energy innovation and ensure advanced reactors can provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable power to meet national and global energy needs. Led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), additional co-sponsors include Senators James Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.).    S. 3422, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA), will help reestablish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy by launching robust public-private partnerships among the federal government, leading research institutions, and the best industry innovators. The bill also promotes education initiatives, workforce development, and training in nuclear science.    In order to take full advantage of our countrys energy potential and position ourselves as a global energy leader, we need to pursue a true all-of-the-above energy strategy; and along with our nations coal resources, nuclear power must continue to provide invaluable baseload electricity as part of that strategy. This bipartisan legislation will help drive innovation, efficiency, and development when it comes to nuclear power and technology, Senator Capito said.    I have always said, that we must find a balance between energy and the environment and commit to an all of the above energy policy that uses everything we have  coal, wind, solar, natural gas, nuclear, and more. Thats why investing in new energy technologies is so important, Senator Manchin said. Our bipartisan legislation will advance essential nuclear power technology to better ensure the future reliability of our grid.    Advanced reactors are the next generation of breakthrough nuclear technologies that will offer significant advantages for power generation. Some are smaller than todays commercial reactors and can provide increased reliability and resilience to the grid, as well as off-grid power. Others will utilize exotic fuels, materials, and coolants to decrease the cost of delivered power or provide high-temperature process heat for industrial manufacturing.    Although the United States invented and commercialized nuclear power, our leadership has slipped, creating the need for new policies that encourage opportunities for the industry to design and deploy advanced reactor concepts. NELA will help facilitate the path to market for advanced reactors by allowing the federal government to be an early adopter of commercialized technologies; providing for needed scientific research facilities; breaking down fuel availability barriers when the market cannot; and training the next generation of nuclear scientists.    A copy of the full text of the legislation is available here. Click here for a one-page bill summary and here for a section-by-section.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1444", "August District Work Period: By the Numbers", "2018-09-06", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "August District Work Period: By the Numbers \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        September 6, 2018\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n        Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) wrapped up a busy August district work period on Monday. During the five-week district work period he met with constituents, visited 15 out of the 20 counties in the First District, held more than a dozen roundtables, and gave legislative updates on the work occurring in Washington. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) wrapped up a busy August district work period on Monday. During the five-week district work period he met with constituents, visited 15 out of the 20 counties in the First District, held more than a dozen roundtables, and gave legislative updates on the work occurring in Washington. By the Numbers:  \r\n\tTraveled nearly 6,000 miles   \r\n\tVisited 15 out of 20 counties in the First District  \r\n  o\tHarrison County, Brooke County, Wetzel County, Barbour County, Tyler County, Preston County, Marshall County, Pleasants County, Ritchie County, Ohio County, Monongalia County, Marion County, Wood County, Taylor County, and Gilmer County  \r\n\tHeld 87 meetings and events with constituents  \r\n\tParticipated in 14 roundtable discussions on topics including:  \r\n  o\tOpioids and grant funding  \r\n  o\tEducation and school safety  \r\n  o\tEconomic development and workforce development  \r\n  o\tPublic safety  \r\n  o\tHealth care  \r\n  o\tWomen's issue  \r\n  o\tVeterans issues  \r\n  o\tAppalachian Storage Hub and Petrochemicals  \r\n\tFive speaking engagements with civic and business groups  \r\n  o\tWest Virginia Chamber of Commerce  \r\n  o\tCounty Commissioners Association of West Virginia  \r\n  o\tWest Virginia Coal Association  \r\n  o\tWest Virginia Manufacturers Association Chemical Industry Committee  \r\n  o\tWood County Farm Bureau Field Day Highlights:   \r\n\tAttended President Trump rally in Charleston on August 21  \r\n\tAttended Vice President Pence roundtable in Wheeling on July 26; traveling with the Vice President on Air Force Two from Washington  \r\n\tEconomic development roundtable with the German Embassy and German businesses operating in West Virginia at Stockmeier Urethanes in Clarksburg on August 15. In attendance were state and local economic development representatives focused on attracting additional German investment to West Virginia.  \r\n\tMeetings with the Mayors of:  \r\n  o\tWellsburg   \r\n  o\tBruceton Mills   \r\n  o\tBrandonville   \r\n  o\tBelmont   \r\n  o\tGrafton  \r\n\tAlso met with state and local officials:  \r\n  o\tGovernor Justice  \r\n  o\tBenwood Chief of Police Frank Longwell   \r\n  o\tPleasants County Commissioner Jay Powell  \r\n  o\tState Senator Donna Boley  \r\n  o\tOhio County Sheriff Tom Howard   \r\n  o\tUS Attorney William Powell  \r\n\tMcKinley also attended the:   \r\n  o\tUpper-Ohio Italian Heritage Festival  \r\n  o\tPaden City Labor Day Parade   \r\n  o\tClarksburg Italian Heritage Festival Parade   \r\n  o\tTaylor County Fair Senior Luncheon  \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-11-million-for-mcdowell-county-water-project", "Capito, Manchin Announce $1.1 Million for McDowell County Water Project", "2018-09-06", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.06.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $1.1 Million for McDowell County Water Project \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,180,000 for the McDowell County Public Service District through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Office of Rural Development. Funding will go toward Phase II of the Elkhorn Creek water project, improving potable water service in the Towns of Kimball and Northfork and the City of Keystone, as well as several other communities, through the replacement of outdated systems.\nThe people of McDowell County and southern West Virginia helped build our nation. We owe it to them to ensure they have reliable access to basic services like clean drinking water. Through my role on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I have worked to deliver solutions that will help those reliant on old coal camp water systems; and as a member of the Appropriations Committee, I have advocated for programs that fund projects like this to replace older municipal systems that are no longer dependable, Senator Capito said. Last year, my staff had the opportunity to tour the Keystone and Northfork water systems and discussed the Elkhorn Creek project with local leaders. I applaud the work these elected officials and professionals do for their communities every day. I am excited to see this funding come to McDowell County, and I will continue working with those folks on the ground to help advance the completion of this project.\nClean water is essential to a healthy, thriving community. Every community deserves this access and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have made it a priority to ensure our communities in rural West Virginia are not left behind. I will continue to fight so that every corner of West Virginia has the resources to ensure every household has clean water, Senator Manchin said.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-13-million-for-wvu-health-research", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.3 Million for WVU Health Research", "2018-09-06", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.06.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.3 Million for WVU Health Research \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,384,000 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding will support research intended to help reduce health disparities among West Virginians and analyze the effectiveness of telehealth programs.\nHealth professionals work every day to educate their neighbors about the dangers of certain behaviors, such as smoking, and to promote best practices intended to improve the health of West Virginians, Senator Capito said. Academic research is critical to informing these efforts, and the work being done at WVU helps ensure public health officials have the information necessary to make a positive impact in our communities. I will continue to support the world-class researchers at our states universities and to advocate for programs that help keep West Virginians healthy.\nCutting edge research is an important part of ensuring the overall health of our state is improving. This research leads to healthier, happier and more productive West Virginian. Im pleased to see this investment and will continue to advocate for this kind of funding as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$1,034,000 to the West Virginia University Research Corporation through the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$350,000 to the West Virginia University Research Corporation through the Evidence-Based Tele-Emergency Network Grant Program (EB TNGP).\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/during-us-open-capito-kaine-warner-mceachin-scott-commemorate-arthur-ashe-on-50th-anniversary-of-historic-win", "During U.S. Open, Capito, Kaine, Warner, McEachin, Scott Commemorate Arthur Ashe on 50th Anniversary of Historic Win", "2018-09-06", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.06.18\n\t\t\t During U.S. Open, Capito, Kaine, Warner, McEachin, Scott Commemorate Arthur Ashe on 50th Anniversary of Historic Win \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, U.S. SenatorsShelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Congressmen Donald McEachin (D-Va.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) announced their plans to introduce bicameral resolutions to commemorate Arthur Ashe, a Richmond, Virginia, native, on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the 1968 U.S. Open Tennis Championship. The resolution honors Ashes humanitarian contributions to civil rights, education, the movement against apartheid in South Africa, and HIV/AIDS awareness. The 2018 U.S. Open Tennis Championship is currently underway.\nAs an avid tennis player, Ive always been a fan of Arthur Ashe. Not only was he an incredible athlete, but he was also a great humanitarian and an advocate for many important causes. He built his legacy both on the court and through the many other efforts he championed around the world, and Im excited to sponsor this resolution honoring that legacy, Senator Capito said.\nVirginians will always be proud of what Arthur Ashe accomplished on and off the court, Senator Kaine said. He set an example of how to be a leader, and 50 years after his historic win, he deserves this recognition. \nAlthough most remember Arthur Ashe as a fierce competitor on the tennis court, he was also an activist and an incredible force for racial and social justice, said Senator Warner. This much deserved tribute honors him for using his platform to be a champion for all.\nI am so proud to introduce a House Resolution honoring the life, legacy, and leadership of the great Arthur Ashe, said Congressman McEachin. Ashes contributions to American history continue to make his fellow Richmonders proud  just as we were on the historic day 50 years ago.\nThis bicameral resolution will further solidify the legacy of Arthur Ashe by honoring his legacy both on and off the court. As Virginians and Americans we are inspired by his achievements, said Congressman Scott.\nFull text of the resolution is below:\nTitle: Commemorating Arthur Ashe, a native of Richmond, Virginia, on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the 1968 U.S. Open Tennis Championship and honoring his humanitarian contributions to civil rights, education, the movement against apartheid in South Africa, and HIV/AIDS awareness.\nWhereas Arthur Ashe won the U.S. Open Tennis Championship on September 9, 1968, in the first year the tournament was open to professionals, while he was on active duty based at the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point;\nWhereas Arthur Ashes victory, following his amateur U.S. National Championship title two weeks earlier, marked the first time an African-American man won a major title;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 10, 1943, and raised by his widowed father in a house on the grounds of Brook Field, the largest playground for blacks in Richmond, the segregated capital of the former Confederacy;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe first learned to play tennis at 7 years old and showed enough talent to later receive coaching and guidance from Dr. Robert Walter Johnson, a pioneer for black tennis players;\nWhereas, although prohibited in Richmond from competing in tournaments and practicing at municipal indoor courts because of segregation, Arthur Ashe won the National Junior Indoor tennis title, becoming the first African-American male to do so and earning a scholarship in 1963 to play tennis at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he joined the Reserve Officer Training Corps;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe graduated from UCLA with a bachelors degree in Business Administration and was assigned to West Point by the United States Army, where he earned promotions to first lieutenant and also led the tennis program;\nWhereas the amateur and professional tennis accomplishments of Arthur Ashe included National Collegiate Athletic Association singles and doubles titles, the Australian Open title in 1970, and the Wimbledon title in 1975;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe became the first black player selected to the Davis Cup team for the United States, which he later coached;\nWhereas Arthur Ashes accomplishments on the tennis court gave him a platform to pursue social justice during a turbulent time in the civil rights era;\nWhereas Arthur Ashes activism included efforts to end apartheid in South Africa;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe pushed for, and eventually earned, a visa to play in the National Championships in South Africa in 1973;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe was arrested twice, first for protesting outside the Embassy of South Africa in Washington, D.C., and later for protesting the repatriation of Haitian refugees by the United States Government;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe researched the history of African-American athletics and published a groundbreaking book, Hard Road to Glory: A History of the African-American Athlete, celebrating the accomplishments of heroes known and unknown;\nWhereas after suffering a heart attack in 1979 and contracting HIV/AIDS as a result of a blood transfusion, Arthur Ashe resolved to educate the people of the United States and the world about the disease and advocated for more resources to end an epidemic that disproportionately affected marginalized communities, including communities of color;\nWhereas Arthur Ashe succumbed to complications from HIV/AIDS and died on February 6, 1993, and became the first African American to lie in state at the Governors Mansion in Richmond; and\nWhereas President Bill Clinton posthumously awarded Arthur Ashe the Presidential Medal of Freedom on June 20, 1993, and the Richmond City Council voted unanimously to erect a statue on historic Monument Avenue to honor his achievements: Now, therefore, be it\nResolved, That the Senate\n(1) honors Arthur Ashe, a native of Richmond, Virginia, on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship; and\n(2) celebrates his contributions to education, scholarship, the anti-apartheid movement, and HIV/AIDS awareness.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1443", "McKinley Questions Twitters Jack Dorsey on Illegal Opioid Sales on Social Media", "2018-09-05", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing into Twitter's content moderation practices this afternoon, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) questioned Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, on illegal online pharmacies using the social media site to sell illegal opioid pills. This follows a previous Energy and Commerce hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg where McKinley also highlighted illegal opioid sales on their social media platform. Earlier this year, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb called on social media companies to crack down on illegal opioid sales. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing into Twitter's content moderation practices this afternoon, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) questioned Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, on illegal online pharmacies using the social media site to sell illegal opioid pills. This follows a previous Energy and Commerce hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg where McKinley also highlighted illegal opioid sales on their social media platform. Earlier this year, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb called on social media companies to crack down on illegal opioid sales. Illegal online pharmacies are using social media platforms to circumvent the law and facilitate the purchase of highly addictive drugs without a prescription. This issue is particularly hard-hitting for West Virginia, where we have the highest opioid overdose rate in the nation, said McKinley. Earlier this year, we highlighted this issue for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and we did so again today with Mr. Dorsey. Once we brought up examples of criminals using Twitter to conduct illegal opioid sales, they immediately banned those users and took down the ads, just as Facebook had done when we brought the issue up to them, McKinley said. We are calling on Twitter, Facebook, and all social media sites to focus their resources towards developing a better system to block the illegal sale of opioids on their platforms. This is simply unacceptable, and it shouldn't take being called out by Congress for these companies to take action, McKinley added.  Click here to read more on FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's call to regulate illegal opioid sales on social media sites. Click here to watch McKinley's questioning of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.  Click here to watch McKinley's prior questioning of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-41-million-for-emergency-preparedness-substance-abuse-treatment", "Capito, Manchin Announce $4.1 Million for Emergency Preparedness, Substance Abuse Treatment", "2018-09-05", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.05.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $4.1 Million for Emergency Preparedness, Substance Abuse Treatment \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,178,254 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funding comes through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and will improve the ability of West Virginias health care system to respond to emergencies, as well as support substance abuse treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women and their children.\nIt is important for West Virginia to have a resilient health care system that is able to provide services in both urgent and chronic cases, Senator Capito said. The opioid epidemic, in particular, is a public health emergency that requires our continued attention, and I am excited to see funding go to Marshall University to support treatment services for families impacted by substance abuse. I will continue working through the appropriations process and other efforts to strengthen the availability of health care services in West Virginia.\nIm pleased to see this funding for our healthcare system in West Virginia. These resources will support our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, specifically supporting programs that provide treatment for mothers and children. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue fighting for investments in our healthcare system, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$3,654,254 to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources through CDC.\r\n \r\n \r\n$524,000 to Marshall University through SAMHSA.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-24-million-to-improve-stem-education", "Capito, Manchin Announce $2.4 Million to Improve STEM Education", "2018-09-04", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.04.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $2.4 Million to Improve STEM Education \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Funding will contribute to the success of first generation, rural undergraduates majoring in STEM fields\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,497,534 for members of the First2 STEM Success Alliance in West Virginia, a consortium focused on increasing retention and graduation rates among first generation, rural undergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields. Funding comes through the National Science Foundations (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.\nThe 21st century workforce depends on students with the education and experience to compete in a global, digital economy, Senator Capito said. It is critical that policymakers, educators, and business leaders work together to emphasize the importance of STEM education to our states youth and ensure those majoring in the STEM fields have the opportunity to be successful. This funding will support collaborative efforts on the part of West Virginia education professionals and students to develop solutions that support student success. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for resources that help prepare our state and its youth for the future.\nIm excited to see this investment in the next generation of West Virginia STEM leaders. This funding is especially important because it supports first generation college students with a passion for science and technology. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue advocating for investments in West Virginia students, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$960,622  Fairmont State College\n\r\n$644,009  West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission\n\r\n$605,557  High Rocks Educational Corporation\n\r\n$287,346  West Virginia University Research Corporation\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-26-million-to-improve-stem-education", "Capito, Manchin Announce $2.6 Million to Improve STEM Education", "2018-09-04", "2018", "2018-09", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "09.04.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce $2.6 Million to Improve STEM Education \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Funding will contribute to the success of first generation, rural undergraduates majoring in STEM fields\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,694,300 for members of the First2 STEM Success Alliance in West Virginia, a consortium focused on increasing retention and graduation rates among first generation, rural undergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields. Funding comes through the National Science Foundations (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.\nThe 21st century workforce depends on students with the education and experience to compete in a global, digital economy, Senator Capito said. It is critical that policymakers, educators, and business leaders work together to emphasize the importance of STEM education to our states youth and ensure those majoring in the STEM fields have the opportunity to be successful. This funding will support collaborative efforts on the part of West Virginia education professionals and students to develop solutions that support student success. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for resources that help prepare our state and its youth for the future.\nIm excited to see this investment in the next generation of West Virginia STEM leaders. This funding is especially important because it supports first generation college students with a passion for science and technology. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue advocating for investments in West Virginia students, Senator Manchin said.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$960,622  Fairmont State College\n\r\n$644,009  West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission\n\r\n$605,557  High Rocks Educational Corporation\n\r\n$287,346  West Virginia University Research Corporation\r\n$196,766- Green Bank Observatory\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-3-million-for-west-virginia-fire-departments", "Capito Announces $3 Million for West Virginia Fire Departments", "2018-08-31", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.31.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces $3 Million for West Virginia Fire Departments \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced $3,121,575 for several West Virginia fire departments through the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funding comes through FEMAs Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs and will assist fire departments with hiring firefighters and the purchase of equipment.\nEvery day across West Virginia, our communities firefighters put their lives on the line to keep their neighbors safe, Senator Capito said. From responding to fires to serving as first responders during a medical emergency, these professionals and volunteers are on the front lines of public service. This funding will give them the resources they deserve, helping them to do their jobs safely and effectively. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue working to ensure our first responders have the tools they need to keep West Virginians safe.\nAFG awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$519,534  Madison Volunteer Fire Department (Boone County)\n\r\n$376,800  Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemens Association (Berkeley County)\n\r\n$293,044  West Virginia University (Monongalia County)\n\r\n$205,477  Waverly Volunteer Fire Department (Wood County)\n\r\n$198,006  Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department (Putnam County)\n\r\n$197,239  Franklin Volunteer Fire Department (Pendleton County)\n\r\n$120,129  Bancroft Volunteer Fire Department (Putnam County)\n\r\n$107,139  Augusta Volunteer Rescue Squad (Hampshire County)\n\r\n$97,620  Anawalt Volunteer Fire Department (McDowell County)\n\r\n$94,048  Shirley Volunteer Fire Department (Tyler County)\n\r\n$80,115  Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department (Mercer County)\n\r\n$61,730  East Fork Volunteer Fire Department (Mingo County)\n\r\n$55,400  Mason Volunteer Fire Department (Mason County)\r\n \r\nSAFER award listed below:\r\n \r\n$715,294  Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department (Berkeley County)\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-mckinley-fighting-for-broadband-funding-for-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin, McKinley Fighting for Broadband Funding for West Virginia", "2018-08-31", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.31.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin, McKinley Fighting for Broadband Funding for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  As the Senate and the House conference their respective spending bills, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (R-W.Va.) and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.) urged conferees to set aside for building out broadband infrastructure in hard to serve places like West Virginia. Deploying broadband is significantly more expensive in West Virginia because of our mountainous terrain. Without dedicated funding, it will be impossible for West Virginia to compete with other states that can build the same towers at half the cost.\nThey said in part: The additional obstacle of mountainous topography adds more work and time to the buildout process and incurs an even larger price tagWith the additional effort and higher costs associated with servicing places with difficult, mountainous topography, it is clear why providers would choose to avoid broadband deployment in high cost, geographically challenged areas.That is exactly why a high cost set aside for geographically challenged states is critical.\nRead the letter below or click here.\nDear Chairman Shelby, Chairman Frelinghuysen, Ranking Member Leahy, and Ranking Member Lowey:\nAs you move to Conference Committee on H.R. 6147, the minibus appropriations bill, which includes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Financial Services and General Government; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies, we respectfully request that you maintain Senate report language encouraging the FCC to consider establishing a high cost set aside within the Mobility Fund Phase II for geographically challenged areas in the United Statesin the final conference report.\nAs you know, last August, the FCC finally moved forward with Mobility Fund II, which will award up to $4.53 billion in universal service support over 10 years for mobile wireless carriers in unsubsidized areas that lack adequate mobile voice and broadband coverage.While we are strong supporters of this program and of recent efforts by the FCC to help stakeholders understand the challenge process and play an active role in improving the official coverage maps, we are concerned that states like ours will not see very much of this critical funding due to the programs reverse auction format.The auction for Mobility Fund Phase II is structured to provide the maximum return on investment meaning that flat areas that are easy to access and where a cell signal travels further are more likely to be chosen over states like ours, which have much more rugged and difficult landscapes to navigate and build on.\nThe additional obstacle of mountainous topography adds more work and time to the buildout process and incurs an even larger price tag.For example, during the first phase of Mobility Fund, the average cost of Auction 901 greenfield sites constructed by U.S. Cellular in West Virginia came in at about $1.2 million making it almost two and a half times more expensive than states like Iowa which only had an average cost of about $500,000.\nWith the additional effort and higher costs associated with servicing places with difficult, mountainous topography, it is clear why providers would choose to avoid broadband deployment in high cost, geographically challenged areas.That is exactly why a high cost set aside for geographically challenged states is critical.\nWe hope that you will include the Senate provision (which received bipartisan support in the Senate Appropriations Committee) that encourages the FCC to consider a set aside within the Mobility Fund II for high cost, geographically challenged areas in the final conference report allowing states like ours to have a fair chance of receiving this vital funding.\nThank you for your leadership on the Appropriations Committees, and we look forward to working with you on this critically important piece of legislation.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-to-help-victims-of-domestic-violence-sexual-assault", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding to Help Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault", "2018-08-30", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.30.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding to Help Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $899,927 for the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) through the U.S. Department of Justices (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding, authorized by the Violence Against Women Act, is through the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant Program (Arrest Program), which supports local efforts to create a quick, holistic response to these crimes and their accompanying victims.    Access to support services in addition to law enforcement is essential in helping victims of sexual assault and domestic violence recover, Senator Capito said. Unfortunately, these services are even more critical in West Virginia in order to deal with the crimes that accompany drug trafficking and addiction. This funding will help West Virginia FRIS address these issues and strengthen our communities by coordinating with law enforcement to take a holistic approach towards helping victims. I am pleased to see this funding come to West Virginia, and as a member of the Appropriations Committee I will continue to advocate for resources that help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.    Sexual assault is a horrific and devastating crime and survivors deserve every resource to begin recovering from the physical and emotional trauma. The development of a statewide Sexual Assault Response Team is an important step in ensuring every West Virginian has access to these resources. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources, Senator Manchin said.  \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1442", "McKinley Applauds Roll Back of Newsprint Tariffs", "2018-08-29", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) unanimous vote to reverse an earlier decision to impose tariffs on newsprint imported from Canada. McKinley has been a leader on this issue in Congress; authoring letters in support of removing the tariffs and testifying before the ITC in July.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement  in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) unanimous vote to reverse an earlier decision to impose tariffs on newsprint imported from Canada. McKinley has been a leader on this issue in Congress; authoring letters in support of removing the tariffs and testifying before the ITC in July\r\nWe're encouraged by the decision to roll back these tariffs that were having a negative impact on the news industry, particularly in rural areas. The impact of the tariffs varied by paper, but as a whole they amounted to an estimated $421 million annual loss to the industry. Because of other factors, there are only five paper mills still operating in the United States, leaving most newspapers dependent on imported newsprint from Canada, said McKinley.\r\nThis is the case we made to the ITC and thankfully they listened. Now our nation's dedicated newspapers can plan for the future without the threat of these job-killing tariffs looming overhead, McKinley added.\r\nThe efforts of Congressman McKinley were incredibly impactful and made a strong impression on the ITC Commissioners. We sincerely thank him and his extraordinary team for helping to secure a fair and just outcome, stated Seth Kursman, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability for Resolute Forest Products.\r\nClick here to read an op-ed McKinley recently wrote on the issue. Background  \r\nFollowing U.S. trade laws, the Commerce Department acted on NORPAC's petition earlier this year and imposed preliminary tariffs on newsprint imported from Canada. These tariffs totaled approximately 30%. NORPAC's petition centered on their complaint that subsidized Canadian newsprint is being dumped into America at low prices.  NORPAC is one of five paper mills still operating in the United States.   \r\n\tThese mills combined can only fulfill 34% of the nation's newsprint demands.   \r\n\tThree of those five mills are in Washington State.   \r\n\tIt's economically inefficient to ship newsprint across the country.   \r\n\tThe rest of America's newspapers rely on the two mills in the Southeast or Canada to fulfill their needs.  The impact these tariffs had on operational costs varied by newspaper:   \r\n\tRanges from 2 cents to 10 cents in increased paper costs per newspaper.   \r\n\tAccording to the Pew Research Center, there are 33 million papers printed daily.   \r\n\tUsing a cost increase from the middle of the range at 3.5 cents, this amounts to a $421 million annual loss of revenue to the industry. According to a recent survey of newspapers by the News Media Alliance:   \r\n\t46% said they likely will be reducing staff as their solution by an average of two and a half positions because of the tariffs.   \r\n\tNewspapers had already been losing nearly 2,000 jobs per year. The tariffs were poised to have a detrimental impact on West Virginia's 19 daily and 54 weekly newspapers. For example:  \r\n\tWest Central Publishing in St. Marys, West Virginia saw their operating costs go up $18,600 annually.  \r\n\tThe Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia saw an increase of over $180,000. That's the equivalent of four full-time position.  Click here to read an April 2018 letter from McKinley to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on the tariff issue.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-community-drug-prevention-programs", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Community Drug Prevention Programs", "2018-08-29", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.29.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Community Drug Prevention Programs \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1 million for West Virginia communities through the Office of National Drug Control Policys (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. Funding will assist local organizations and coalitions in their efforts to prevent substance abuse among West Virginias youth.    Along with keeping illegal drugs off our streets and ensuring those who seek out help are able to find treatment, preventing substance abuse in the first place is critical to halting the opioid epidemic and keeping our communities safe, Senator Capito said. During my time as chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, I worked hard to ensure the ONDCP has the resources it needs to help local leaders implement innovative solutions to address the drug crisis. I am excited to see this funding come to our state, and I will continue to advocate for programs that help prevent drug abuse.    In order to effectively end the opioid epidemic in our state, we must prevent West Virginias next generation from developing substance use disorders. The road to recovery is long, but we will not reach the end if we dont dedicate real resources to awareness and prevention. Im happy this funding is coming to West Virginia to enable our local coalitions to continue their important work. Im also proud that West Virginians from Jackson County were at the White House today participating in a roundtable with President Trump to shine a light on the opioid epidemic in West Virginia, Senator Manchin said.    Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition is thrilled to hear we have been funded for our 10th year through the Drug Free Community Grants Program through the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalitions Amy Haskins, who attended a White House event today related to the DFC Support Program. This grant funding has been instrumental in our coalition and community to reduce our prescription drug abuse rates among Jackson County youth. We look forward to continue to work with our community partners to make positive changes in our community.  \r\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$125,000 to the Brooke Hancock Family Resources Network on behalf of the Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to Community Connections on behalf of the Mercer County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. This is the first time the coalition has been funded under the DFC Support Program.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to the Jackson County Health Department on behalf of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to the Morgan County Partnership coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to the Regional Family Resources Network on behalf of the Putnam Wellness coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to the Strong Through Our Plan (STOP) coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to the United Way of the River Cities on behalf of the Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership coalition.\r\n \r\n \r\n$125,000 to Youth Services System, Inc. on behalf of the Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention coalition.\n\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-8-million-in-homeland-security-funding-for-west-virginia", "Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $8 Million in Homeland Security Funding for West Virginia", "2018-08-28", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.28.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $8 Million in Homeland Security Funding for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,365,298 for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Funding will support the preparation and implementation of strategies to assist with disaster response and help local governments and nonprofits in the state enhance security to keep West Virginians safe.    Recent events have shown us the importance of preparation in ensuring West Virginians remain out of harms way, said Senator Capito, chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. This funding will help West Virginia prepare for future disasters and allow local entities to implement security measures that will keep West Virginians safe in the event of acts of terror and other emergencies. As chair of the subcommittee that oversees DHS funding, I have worked with my colleagues to provide critical resources to emergency responders and other local leaders, and I will continue to make sure they have the resources they need to continue their vital work.    Although West Virginia has endured and survived tragedy, emergency and disaster, we always come together to repair, rebuild and overcome our challenges. But we can only do that if we have the resources to prepare and respond to these emergencies. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, Im glad our state is receiving this funding to help our emergency personnel, local officials and first responders to continue to keep our communities safe, Senator Manchin said.    Individual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$3,980,000 to the State of West Virginia through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)\r\n \r\n \r\n$3,782,528 to the State of West Virginia through the Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program\r\n \r\n \r\n$269,000 to the City of Charleston through the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)\r\n \r\n \r\n$211,201 to the State of West Virginia through the Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP)\r\n \r\n \r\n$72,569 to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources through the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)\r\n \r\n \r\n$50,000 to the Wood County Commission through the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)\r\n \r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-president-trumps-energy-plan-works-for-west-virginia", "Capito Op-Ed: President Trumps Energy Plan Works for West Virginia", "2018-08-27", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.27.18\n\t\t\t Capito Op-Ed: President Trumps Energy Plan Works for West Virginia \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Following the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA)announcement to replace the misguided Clean Power Plan, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed for The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register explaining how the Trump administrations new approach will help West Virginia. The op-ed also appeared in various other Ogden publications.\nThe Trump administrations plan allows West Virginia and other energy-rich states to pursue responsible emissions reduction while still providing reliable power at an affordable cost-power our national economy depends on. We know that we can meet the economic and environmental challenges of tomorrow if we are given a fair fight.The Affordable Clean Energy proposal finally levels the regulatory playing field for West Virginias energy economy, Senator Capito writes in the op-ed.\nThe full op-ed is available here and below.\nNew Plan Levels Playing Field for W.Va. CoalBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)  The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-RegisterAugust 26, 2018\nLast week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it followed through on President Donald Trumps executive order to review and repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP).\nFrom itsinception, the CPP was a total overreach of the federal bureaucracy. Thats why West Virginia led 24 states in fighting the rule in court, arguing that the Obama EPA overstepped its legal authorities under the Clean Air Act in proposing it.\nThe U.S. Supreme Court agreed, and imposed a stay on the implementation of the CPP.\nBipartisan majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives also passed legislation I introduced that would have voided the CPP.\nThe rule survived, temporarily, only because of President Obamas veto pen.\nAs many West Virginians know, the CPP was stacked against coal-fired generation. The plan would have choked off the development of new clean coal technologies and forced many existing coal plants to close. Had the plan been implemented, many more West Virginia miners, power plant workers, and employees in related industries would likely have lost their jobs. And our states economy, which is now on the mend, would be in a weaker position.\nFortunately, under the leadership of President Trump, the EPA is ending the war on coal that was so devastating to our state.\nWhile the Obama EPA failed to visit West Virginia to hear our concerns, the Trump EPA came to Charleston last year to hear from concerned citizens on both sides of the issue regarding replacement of the CPP. The comments received in that and other listening sessions informedthe proposalreleased last week.\nThe Trump EPAs proposed replacement plan, the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, will focus on empowering individual states, putting an end to the era of one-size-fits-all plans. The proposal allows each state to issue a plan, plant by plant, to determine how each can reduce its emissions. Every plant doing what it can-considering its remaining useful life, the markets need for its generation capacity, and what technologies are available and financially feasible-not only makes sense, but it ensures emissions reductions without the severe economic effects CPP would have imposed.\nThink about it this way: Instead of some Washington bureaucrat demanding states upend their economies to meet unachievable regulatory standards, our states will work with the EPA to clean up our energy sector. This is the sort of federalist approach enshrined in the Constitution and our hallmark environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act.\nIn addition to being rooted in law, this approach works: Since enactment of the Clean Air Act the emission of six priority air pollutants has been reduced by 73 percent, even while GDP has grown 2.5 times. Since 2010, carbon dioxide emissions in the United States have fallen by seven percent, even as global emissions have increased. All of this was achieved without the illegal approach of the CPP.\nThese achievements demonstrate that West Virginians dont have to choose between a clean environment and a thriving economy.\nWe demand both, and with this plan, both are achievable. The Trump administrations plan allows West Virginia and other energy-rich states to pursue responsible emissions reduction while still providing reliable power at an affordable cost-power our national economy depends on.\nWe know that we can meet the economic and environmental challenges of tomorrow if we are given a fair fight.\nThe Affordable Clean Energy proposal finally levels the regulatory playing field for West Virginias energy economy. \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-leads-homeland-security-trip-", "PHOTOS: Capito Leads Homeland Security Trip", "2018-08-27", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.27.18\n\t\t\t PHOTOS: Capito Leads Homeland Security Trip  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, this weekend led a trip with Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) to several sites along the Pacific coast and U.S.-Mexico border responsible for various homeland security efforts. The senators were accompanied by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral Karl L. Schultz, as well as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel.\nThe men and women protecting our borders continue to serve admirably and effectively, working to keep Americans safe and secure, Senator Capito said. Being on the ground with the brave agents of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement and onboard with the men and women of the Coast Guard made me even more appreciative of the work they do every day to protect our border, enforce the law, deter violence, and stop drug and human smugglers. It was an honor to meet with them and learn how my committee can better serve them and their missions. It is taking a combined and sustained effort by agencies within Department of Homeland Security, including the Coast Guard, CBP, and ICE, to wage the battle against drugs coming into our country.\nOne of the top priorities of the federal government must be to secure our border. Seeing first-hand the challenges that we face in controlling illegal immigration, human trafficking and drug smuggling will help us create and promote policies and provide resources to fight these crimes. Our Border Patrol and air interdiction agents,ICE officers,field operations officers and Coast Guard men and women are on the frontline of this battle. I was grateful for the opportunity to show my appreciation for their sacrifice and hear how we can help them accomplish their mission and keep them safe, Senator Boozman said.\nEarlier this year, under the leadership of Senator Capito, the Homeland Security subcommittee passed a bipartisan border security funding bill which included $1.6 billion for a border wall system as requested by President Trump. Read more about the legislation here.\r\n\r\nSenators Capito and Boozman visit USCG heavy icebreaker Polar Star in Oakland, California.\r\n\r\nTalking with USCG Captain John Driscoll and USCG Commandant Karl Schultz. \r\n\r\nSenators Capito and Boozman view border wall prototypes with CPB Chief Rodney Scott.\r\n\r\nSenators Capito and Boozman learn more about the work of CPB and ICE along the border in San Diego.\r\n\r\nSenator Capito visits the Rio Grande with CPB agents.\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-bill-honoring-life-legacy-of-katherine-johnson", "Capito Announces Bill Honoring Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson", "2018-08-24", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.24.18\n\t\t\t Capito Announces Bill Honoring Life, Legacy of Katherine Johnson \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Legislation would rename Fairmont NASA facility after NASA mathematician, West Virginia native\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced legislation to honor the life and legacy of West Virginia native and famed mathematician Katherine Johnson. The bill would rename the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia, after Johnson, who will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday.    Katherine Johnson is a trailblazer and an icon, and as a West Virginia native, she represents what makes our state and our nation so great. I cannot think of a more fitting tribute than to rename NASAs only facility in West Virginia after her. This would be a living tribute to the agency she served, the state she was born in, and the missions she championed and helped make possible. The men and women at IV&V who specialize in providing safety through mission critical software, all stand on the shoulders of the incredible work Katherine and her colleagues did. This is one way we can ensure Katherine Johnsons contributions are remain no longer hidden.    Addition information on Katherine Johnson is available here.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-successful-in-push-to-restore-wvsu-upward-bound-eligibility", "Capito, Manchin Successful in Push to Restore WVSU Upward Bound Eligibility", "2018-08-23", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.23.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Successful in Push to Restore WVSU Upward Bound Eligibility \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Announce more than $500,000 in federal funding for program\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced a $522,363 five-year federal grant from the Department of Education for West Virginia State Universitys (WVSU) Upward Bound program. The senators pushed to restore the programs eligibility following the Department of Educations decision last year to disregard WVSUs application because of minor technical errors.    Upward Bound and other TRIO programs are critically important when it comes to giving students in West Virginia and across the country opportunities to pursue higher education, Senator Capito said. Not only do these programs help hardworking young men and women receive a high-quality education, but they also give them a chance to build a lifetime of success and achievement. Thats why I worked so hard to ensure students at West Virginia State University and other schools would not be left out of these important programs. I am thrilled that WVSU students will once again be able to enjoy the benefits of Upward Bound, and I will continue fighting to ensure West Virginia students have access to life-changing education opportunities.    In West Virginia, we have a lot of first time college students, many of whom come from low-income families that simply do not have the resources or experience to help their children navigate things like college applications, financial aid, and finally college itself. The Upward Bound program at West Virginia State University helps fill those voids and inspire students to achieve more than they ever thought was possible, like they have done over the last 50 years. By providing support to cultivate and empower young minds entering college, young West Virginians can go even further and become productive members of their community after college. With this funding, Upward Bound will continue to help so many students throughout our state reach their full potential, Senator Manchin said.    BACKGROUND    TRIO programsincluding Upward Boundat WVSU and a number of other universities were eliminated from funding consideration last year after the Department of Education disregarded their applications because of minor technical errors. Following that elimination, Senators Capito and Manchin pushed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reconsider the departments decision and review the disregarded applications.    In June 2017, Senator Capito questioned Secretary DeVos about the matter during an Appropriations Committee hearing, following up with a call to the secretary later that month. She then secured language in FY2018 appropriations legislation directing the secretary of education to review the previously disregarded applications. The full West Virginia congressional delegation wrote a letter in July 2017 expressing concern after the department denied requests to reconsider the applications.    Senator Capito also raised the issue directly with Secretary DeVos while meeting with her in the senators office this May before again questioning her about the matter during an Appropriations Committee hearing in June.\r\n\r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-deliver-resources-for-troops-opioid-epidemic-workforce-training", "Capito Votes to Deliver Resources for Troops, Opioid Epidemic, Workforce Training", "2018-08-23", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.23.18\n\t\t\t Capito Votes to Deliver Resources for Troops, Opioid Epidemic, Workforce Training \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Senate makes significant progress in appropriations process, completing nine of twelve funding bills.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \nWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass the most recent minibus appropriations legislation. The bill includes two FY2019 government funding measuresthe Department of Defense Appropriations Act and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Act. The funding measure passed the Senate by a 85-7 vote.\nThe Senate took care of business today, passing our eighth and ninth appropriations bills, Senator Capito said. These bills provide critical funding for a variety of important issuesincluding priorities from supporting the brave men and women who defend our country and workforce development to and advancing Alzheimers research and maximizing Pell grants for low-income students. Im particularly proud of the resources I helped secure to combat the opioid epidemic through a wide range of programs and efforts. As a senator whose home state has been hit especially hard by the drug crisis, these resources will go to areas where they are most needed, like West Virginia. These bills are thoughtful, bipartisan measures, and Im encouraged by the Senates continued progress in funding such critical priorities.\nSenator Capito spoke on the Senate floor earlier today to highlight a number of the West Virginia wins in the minibus. For a video of Senator Capitos remarks, click here. Additional information on the two funding measures passed today is available below.\nThe FY2019 Defense bill includes:\r\n \r\nThe biggest pay raise for our troops in nearly a decade.\r\n \r\n \r\n$900 million for the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account to modernize our reserve forces and ensure full interoperability with the active duty force.\r\n \r\n \r\nIncreased funding for the National Guards Counterdrug Program, which has proven critical to fighting the drug epidemic in West Virginia.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding for medical research in areas of greatest impact to service members, including research into eating disorders.\r\n \r\n \r\nFull funding for personnel and funding levels included in the National Defense Authorization Act the Senate passed.\r\n \r\n \r\nThe largest investment in research and development, which helps keeps our fighting force the most technologically advanced in the world. \n\r\n \r\nThe FY2019 Labor-HHS bill includes:\r\n \r\nFunds for full implementation of the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, legislation Senator Capito introduced and the president recently signed into law.\r\n \r\n \r\n$2.3 billion for Alzheimers research, a $425 million increase, reaching the goal set in the National Plan to Address Alzheimers Disease.\r\n \r\n \r\nA $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling since 2015 an increase in funding for NIH by $9 billion or 30 percent.\r\n \r\n \r\n$3.7 billion, an increase of $145 million for opioid abuse.Funds are targeted toward improving treatment and prevention efforts; finding alternative pain medications; workforce needs, especially in our rural communities; and behavioral health. Funding for opioids has increased by $3.5 billion, or nearly 1,300 percent, since FY2015.Senator Capito secured language to ensure that a $1.5 billion grant program takes into consideration the epidemics impact on individual states, not just population.\r\n \r\n \r\nA $250 million increase for Head Start, full funding for Community Health Centers, and continuation of increased levels of funding to reduce the Medicare appeals backlog.\r\n \r\n \r\nFunding for the Black Lung Clinic Program and the Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).\r\n \r\n \r\nA $100, or 1.6 percent, increase for the maximum Pell Grant award, to $6,195 for the 2018-2019 academic year.The bill also continues support for Year-Round Pell Grants.\r\n \r\n \r\n$30 million for the dislocated worker training initiative to provide reemployment and training assistance to dislocated workers in rural areas of the country hit hardest by the recession and recovering more slowly.$5 million of these funds are directed to support workforce training activities for individuals affected by an opioid use disorder.\r\n \r\n \r\n$160 million, an increase of $15 million, for training programs utilizing the flexible and effective apprenticeship model.\r\n \r\n \r\n$20 million for the Kinship Navigator programs. This program improves services available to grandparents and other relatives taking primary responsibility for children because the childs parent is struggling with opioid addiction.\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1432", "McKinley Applauds Release of Affordable Clean Energy Rule", "2018-08-21", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "David McKinley", "M001180", "mckinley.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairman of the Congressional Coal Caucus, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Environmental Protection Agency's Affordable Clean Energy Rule. This new rule would replace the Obama Administration's harmful Clean Power Plan, which the Trump Administration repealed in last year. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Chairman of the Congressional Coal Caucus, Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement in response to the release of the Environmental Protection Agency's Affordable Clean Energy Rule. This new rule would replace the Obama Administration's harmful Clean Power Plan, which the Trump Administration repealed in last year. President Trump is keeping his promise to revitalize the coal industry. One of his first actions in office was to roll back the Obama Administration's regulations on power plants that were an unconstitutional, bureaucratic and ideologically-driven assault designed to kill coal, said McKinley.  Under President Trump's leadership, our country is taking a different path that promotes American energy dominance and innovation that allows us to use our abundant resources cleaner than ever before. Rather than overstepping its role, the government will work with the states and give them the flexibility to set standards. And the government will no longer pick winners and losers in an attempt to set America's energy policy, McKinley added. Click here to read the EPA's full announcement. Click here to see the details on the new Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Background  \r\nThe Clean Power Plan (CPP) was finalized by the Obama Administration in August 2015 and contained a series of unconstitutional, bureaucratic regulations designed to harm the coal industry. These regulations on power plants would've killed jobs and made electricity more expensive. The CPP also threatened the reliability and resiliency of our nation's electric grid. Over the last 15 years, 531 coal-fired power plants have closed, and had the rule remained in place, more closures would have occurred, further weakening America's electric grid. After the CPP's release, Congress took bipartisan action to block the rule's implementation. In December 2015:  The House passed a resolution to repeal the CPP provision mandating CO2 reductions on existing power plants (passed 242-180). The Senate passed the resolution 52-46.  \r\n The House passed a resolution to repeal the CPP provision mandating CO2 reductions on new power plants (passed 235-188). The Senate passed the resolution 52-46.  \r\n President Obama vetoed both of the resolutions.  In February 2016, the Supreme Court issued a historic stay on the implementation of the CPP until the numerous legal challenges could be heard. In March 2017, as one of his first actions in office, President Trump signed an executive order directing the EPA to consider repealing the CPP. In October 2017 EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a new rule that formerly withdrew the CPP.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-west-virginia-communities", "Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for West Virginia Communities", "2018-08-21", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.21.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for West Virginia Communities \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $320,000 for West Virginia communities through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Office of Rural Development. This funding through the Community Facilities Program will support the purchase of vehicles and other equipment for emergency and non-emergency purposes.\nLocal officials are on the front lines every day providing basic services that West Virginians depend on, Senator Capito said. It is important that we help equip them with the tools they need to serve their neighbors. The USDA is a critical partner in this effort, and as a member of the Appropriations Committee I will continue to advocate for resources for our rural communities.\nI am happy to see these West Virginia communities receive the valuable resources needed to update their public infrastructure and communities, Senator Manchin said. The updated police fleets will keep the communities of Princeton, Bluefield, Romney, Glenville and Smithers safer. The utility vehicles for Romney and Alderson will help facilitate public works and repairs around the community. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources.\nIndividual awards listed below:\r\n \r\n$55,500 to the City of Romney.\n\r\n$50,000 to the Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department.\n\r\n$50,000 to the City of Smithers.\n\r\n$50,000 to the City of Bluefield.\n\r\n$50,000 to the City of Princeton.\n\r\n$50,000 to the Town of Alderson.\n\r\n$23,200 to the City of Romney.\n\r\n$13,000 to Glenville State College.\n\r\n \r\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-secure-1-million-in-stem-scholarships-for-rural-students-at-wvu", "Capito, Manchin Secure $1 Million in STEM Scholarships for Rural Students at WVU", "2018-08-21", "2018", "2018-08", "Republican", "House", "WV", "Shelley Capito", "C001047", "www.capito.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "08.21.18\n\t\t\t Capito, Manchin Secure $1 Million in STEM Scholarships for Rural Students at WVU \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) andJoe Manchin (D-W.Va.),members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,000,000 from the National Science Foundation for the West Virginia University Research Corporation. The project is a coordinated effort to extend resources to rural students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and will support high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need at West Virginia University. Specifically, this project will provide 20 scholarships to support rural Appalachian students majoring in Computational Physics. The scholarship places an emphasis on helping disadvantaged students build the study skills and personal connections for academic success and further career development.\nA STEM education is critical in the 21st century digital economy,Senator Capito said.Young West Virginians and other youth in Appalachia should have every opportunity to receive a world-class education in the STEM fields, no matter their circumstances. This funding will help provide low-income students with the funding and skills necessary to be successful in a college setting, paving the way for future success.\nInvesting in West Virginias future requires investing in our students, Senator Manchin said. These scholarships will cultivate the next generation of STEM professionals in our state and provide opportunities to students who may not have had access before. I am proud to see this investment in West Virginias young people and, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources.\r\n\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 513, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"party\" = :p0 and \"state\" = :p1 and \"year\" = :p2 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "Republican", "p1": "WV", "p2": "2018"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 513, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=WV&year=2018", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 513, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "WV", "label": "WV", "count": 513, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&year=2018", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018", "results": [{"value": "2018", "label": "2018", "count": 513, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2018-08-21,https~3A~2F~2Fwww~2Ecapito~2Esenate~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fpress-releases~2Fcapito-manchin-secure-1-million-in-stem-scholarships-for-rural-students-at-wvu", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?party=Republican&state=WV&year=2018&_next=2018-08-21%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fwww~2Ecapito~2Esenate~2Egov~2Fnews~2Fpress-releases~2Fcapito-manchin-secure-1-million-in-stem-scholarships-for-rural-students-at-wvu&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 136.04986807331443, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}