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https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2741 McKinley Highlights 2019 Accomplishments 2019-12-31 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy McKinley Highlights 2019 Accomplishments f t # e Washington, December 31, 2019 Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) recorded several legislative victories on behalf of the people of West Virginia this year, including a permanent fix to protect pension and healthcare benefits for retired coal miners, and legislation that will help reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Being in the minority brings a whole new set of challenges to getting things done. We no longer set the agenda, and that can be very frustrating. The only way to get anything accomplished is by working in a bipartisan fashion,McKinley said.Our office has always focused on building relationships across the aisle and finding common areas of agreement. This philosophy has helped us ensure that West Virginians' voices are heard, and the needs of our state are met, even while serving in the minority. This year, we have been able to achieve some major legislative victories thanks to the bipartisan nature of our work. From addressing our top priorityprotecting pensions and healthcare for minersto ensuring West Virginia gets it fair share of resources, we are proud of our work this year,McKinley added.Below is a breakdown of his Congressional work over the past year: The 2019 year-end spending bill included apermanent fix for the pension and health care benefits of retired miners.(Roll Call #689 & #690, 12/17/19; Became Public Law No: 116-94, 12/20/19)McKinley has led the fight in the House on this issue for many years. The 2019 year-end spending bill also included the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (H.R. 965) which will reduce drug costs by encouraging generic competition. The 2019 year-end spending bill included several wins on priority issues for McKinley(… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-reflects-on-economic-growth-in-west-virginia-looks-ahead-to-2020 Capito Op-Ed Reflects on Economic Growth in West Virginia, Looks Ahead to 2020 2019-12-31 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.31.19 Capito Op-Ed Reflects on Economic Growth in West Virginia, Looks Ahead to 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. In an op-ed today for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlights the significant economic growth in West Virginia over the last year. Recently, Senator Capito released a video highlighting various events from 2019 and her work for West Virginians throughout the past year. The video can be viewed here. Future economic growth is contingent upon fostering an environment that promotes entrepreneurship, and I am committed to continuing to support this type of environment. Doing so will help innovative startups access critical federal research dollars that will help them make their ideas and visions realities, and attract other businesses whether they be tech, manufacturing, energy or others to set up shop in West Virginia, Senator Capito writes. The full op-ed is available here and below. 2019: A Year of Economic GrowthBy: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Charleston Gazette-MailDecember 31, 2019 2019 marked a year of significant economic growth for West Virginia and we have the numbers to show for this improvement. We are attracting new businesses, creating an environment for existing ones to expand, and, as a result, West Virginias unemployment rate is decreasing overall. But, the good news doesnt end here. Proctor & Gambles facility in Tabler Station is now up to 1,100 employees, including two co-located suppliers. Toyota announced earlier this year that it would begin manufacturing hybrid transaxles and its new employment target will approach 1,800. Hino Motors Manufacturing relocated and expanded its operations in Mineral Wells, increasing employment to 800. Marathon Oil cut the ribbon on another plant at its Sherwood facility, making it the largest gas processing plant in North America. And, Pietro Fiorentini opened a manufacturing facility in Weirton. These are only a few highlights, but it demonstrates that West Virginia can be a hub fo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2742 ICYMI: Miners Pension and Healthcare Fix Signed into Law 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy On Friday, President Trump signed the year-end spending bill into law. The spending bill included a provision to save threated pension and healthcare benefits similar to the bipartisan legislation that McKinley introduced. Over the years, we have worked to keep this issue front and center. So much hard work has gone into getting this legislation signed into law. We have worked hand in hand with retired miners and their families, to make sure Congress understood what was really at risk, McKinley said. More than 100,000 retirees, widows, and families have been provided the peace of mind they deserve. After years of bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, we can finally say we kept our promise." Click here for more information. Here is a wrap up of media coverage: The Wheeling Intelligencer:Keeping Faith with MinersSanta Claus may be coming early to thousands of men and women who provided more than a few lumps of coal to millions of their fellow Americans. The near-collapse of the U.S. coal industry partly as a result of federal government action has left as many as 100,000 retired miners and their families in dire straits. For many years, their pension system, operated through the United Mine Workers of America, was supported by payments from coal companies. But those payments were based on tonnages of coal mined, and those numbers have plummeted during recent years. The Exponent Telegram:A 'unique' approach solves miners pension problemsAs Christmas nears, there is reason for good cheer especially for more than 100,000 miners whose pensions were in jeopardy of ending either this year or next. Thanks to the hard work of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Washington have stood up and done the right thing: Written funding into a must-pass-or-close-the-government spending bill that will now guarantee those pensions remain. The bill, which passed out of the House on Tuesday… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-president-trump-signing-funding-package-with-miners-pensions-provision-into-law Capito Statement on President Trump Signing Funding Package with Miners’ Pensions Provision Into Law 2019-12-21 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.21.19 Capito Statement on President Trump Signing Funding Package with Miners Pensions Provision Into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law two FY2020 comprehensive appropriations packages yesterday, which included the Bipartisan American Miners Act. Senator Capito introduced the legislation along with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to protect the health care and pension benefits for coal miners. The Senate passed both government funding bills yesterday. This is great news for our West Virginia miners, Senator Capito said. Theres no question that these coal miners have worked extremely hard for their pensions, and weve guaranteed that they are going to have them just in time for Christmas. I was proud to stand alongside these hardworking men and womenas well as Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, Congressman McKinley, and the UMWAevery step of the way. Its because of their dedication and heart that we were able to reach this point, and I thank them for keeping up the fight until the very end. BACKGROUND: TheBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019will amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet existing obligations under the Abandoned Mine Land fund to the 1974 Pension Plan to prevent its insolvency. It will also amend the Coal Act to include 2018 and 2019 bankruptcies in the miners healthcare fix that passed in 2017. These actions will secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect health care benefits for 13,000 miners and their healthcare. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-3-million-for-head-start-programs Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3 Million for Head Start Programs 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $3 Million for Head Start Programs WASHINGTON, 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 $3,085,179 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in Raleigh and Wyoming counties. It is never too early for a child to start learning, Senator Capito said.Whether at home or in the classroom, a good education is key to a successful life. This funding will help ensure West Virginia children have access to early education services, so that they can grow into bright young women and men. I firmly believe that every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education no matter their background or location which is why Im proud to announce this funding, because it is critical to every community throughout West Virginia from the coalfields to the panhandles. Through programs like Head Start, children can gain essential skills and knowledge needed to be successful throughout their education. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am proud to secure funding for Head Start programs in West Virginia that support our students and our education system. Just this week, I voted to increase Head Start funding by $550 million dollars and I look forward to continuing to advocate for programs like Head Start, said Senator Manchin. Individual awards listed below: $1,800,146 Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc. $1,285,033 Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-wicker-brown-sinema-celebrate-senate-passage-of-legislation-to-promote-physical-activity Capito, Wicker, Brown, Sinema Celebrate Senate Passage of Legislation to Promote Physical Activity 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.19 Capito, Wicker, Brown, Sinema Celebrate Senate Passage of Legislation to Promote Physical Activity Bipartisan proposal will guarantee regular updates to federal exercise guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), today celebrated Senate passage of their Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. The bipartisan proposal will require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish regular updates to their recommendations for physical activity, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We know physical activity is critical to physical health and overall wellbeing, Senator Capito said. These updates will ensure Americans have the information and recommendations they need to stay active and healthy. Being physically active can help all Americans improve their health and reduce the risks of chronic diseases, Senator Wicker said. Our proposal will ensure the public has the most up-to-date, scientific information possible so that they can stay active and, using existing guidance on diet and nutrition, make better choices for their well-being. As we gather more information on how to live longer and healthier lives, we should be sharing these findings with the public, Senator Brown said. Regularly updating physical activity guidelines and best practices will help ensure all Americans have the information they need to stay active and make healthier choices. We know physical activity is critical to physical health and overall wellbeing, Senator Capito said. These updates will ensure Americans have the information and recommendations they need to stay active and healthy. Im committed to working with educators and health care providers to fight obesity and give Arizonans the tools they need to lead healthy lives, Senator Sinema said. In response to rising obesity rates across the U.S.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-provisions-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-included-in-appropriations-packages ICYMI: Capito Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Included in Appropriations Packages 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.19 ICYMI: Capito Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Included in Appropriations Packages WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, today highlighted the measures included in the recently passed spending bills to address the opioid epidemic. Yesterday, the Senate voted to pass two appropriations packages to fully fund the government. As the fight against opioids continues across our nation, especially in West Virginia, the depth and broad scope of this epidemic has been made evident. Law enforcement, court systems, health systems, educational institutions, recovery centers, job training programs, foster care systems, neighbors, and families have all been impacted by this crisis. As a result, the solutions, as well as the funding needs, have been expansive. I am proud to say that the funding measures we passed in the Senate yesterday continue the commitment to solving the problems we face because of the opioid epidemic, Senator Capito said. There is perhaps no issue that is addressed more thoroughly in this entire funding measure than the fight against opioids. Because of my request to do so, in several divisions of the bill, funding and emphasis is specifically directed. I will continue to work for these important initiatives on behalf of every West Virginian who has been impacted by this crisis. Measures supporting efforts to combat the opioid epidemic included in each Appropriations Package are included below: FY2020 CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE In the Defense division, funding is provided at $893.1 million for the Counter-Drug program, including an additional $20 million for the National Guard Counter-Drug schools program. In the Commerce, Justice, Science division, $518 million is included for grant programs that have benefitted many West Virginia entities in the past and are used to combat opioids and other abused substances. Funds were also increased for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-christmas-message VIDEO: Capito Christmas Message 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.19 VIDEO: Capito Christmas Message Click here or the image above to watch the video. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message ahead of the holidays. Full video transcript included below: Merry Christmas, West Virginia! Christmas came a little early this year for our West Virginia miners. Im so glad we were finally able to secure both pension and health care benefits for our hard working coal miners. This was a long and hard fight, and it would not have been possible without the dedication and heart our miners displayed throughout this process. I thank them for their hope, their patience, and their tireless efforts to fight this until the very end. Its been a year of growth in our state, from broadband to economic development. And, Im hopeful we can continue that progress in 2020. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, please join me in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Please keep our troops overseas and their families in your prayers, especially during this season. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And, God bless you! Im excited for all well accomplish in the new year! # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-highlights-accomplishments-of-2019 VIDEO: Capito Highlights Accomplishments of 2019 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.19 VIDEO: Capito Highlights Accomplishments of 2019 Click here or the image above to watch the video. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video highlighting events and accomplishments from 2019, as well as her work for West Virginians over the past year. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-measures-included-in-appropriations-package-benefits-west-virginia-and-strengthens-border-security Capito Measures Included in Appropriations Package Benefits West Virginia and Strengthens Border Security 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.19 Capito Measures Included in Appropriations Package Benefits West Virginia and Strengthens Border Security FY20 funding legislation advances to prevent government shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted to pass legislation that includes four government funding measures. The bill includes FY20 funding measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce Science, Justice; Defense; Financial Services and General Government; and Homeland Security. Among the measures in the legislation is one authored by Senator Capito to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The measure passed by a vote of 81 to 11. Earlier this summer, withSenator Capitos support, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law theBipartisan Budget Act of 2019. That legislation enabled Congress to set appropriations funding levels over the next two years and made it possible for the Senate Appropriations Committee to consider these appropriations bills to end the funding process. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Ive played a big part in negotiations, and I was proud to complete the appropriations process for FY20 today. The bills within this package address issues and support programs and projects that will benefit West Virginians in many ways. This package also includes my Homeland Security funding bill, which will allow the Department of Homeland Security the resources necessary to continue their good work to secure our borders and keep our homeland safe. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, Ive worked closely with the Trump administration and DHS to make sure they have the resources needed to effectively do their job, and I can confidently say that through President Trumps leadership and direction, the crisis at the southern border has improved as a result. The Homel… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-government-funding-bill-with-miners-pension-legislation-included Capito Votes to Pass Government Funding Bill with Miners’ Pension Legislation Included 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.19.19 Capito Votes to Pass Government Funding Bill with Miners Pension Legislation Included Packages includes eight bills containing important West Virginia priorities authored by Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of one of two appropriations packages to clear the Senate. The bill includes FY20 funding measures for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health And Human Services, Education And Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, And Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations And Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. The measure passed by a vote of 71 to 23. Earlier this summer, withSenator Capitos support, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law theBipartisan Budget Act of 2019. That legislation enabled Congress to set appropriations funding levels over the next two years and made it possible for the Senate Appropriations Committee to consider these appropriations bills to end the funding process. Im encouraged that the Senate was able to work together in a bipartisan way to pass these important appropriations bills, Senator Capito said. This is what we were sent to Congress to do. I am particularly proud of the fact that legislation I introduced to secure our coal miners pensions was part of this package. Ive been proud to fight alongside our coal minersas well as Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, Congressman McKinley, and the UMWAevery step of the way to make sure we enact a solution that keeps the promise to these hardworking men and women. Its because of the dedication and heart these miners displayed throughout the entire … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2719 Rep. McKinley Statement on the Adoption of the Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Rep. McKinley Statement on the Adoption of the Articles of Impeachment Vote sets a precedent that impeachment is no longer based on evidence, but instead who holds the majority in the House. f t # e Washington, December 18, 2019 U.S. Representative David B. McKinley P.E. (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the House of Representative's vote to impeach President Trump: Alexander Hamilton warned in the Federalist Papers No. 65, that impeachment might become a way for Congress to remove a political opponent from office, and that the decision could be driven by politics, rather than a real demonstration of guilt. Today, the House of Representatives has made our Founding Fathers' fear a reality, and for the first time in our nation's history, impeached a president on purely partisan lines. This vote sets a precedent that impeachment is no longer based on evidence, but instead who holds the majority in the House,McKinley said. Now, the Senate will be forced to stop working on legislation, and instead required to focus on a trial that will result in an acquittal. No reasonable person believes that 67 senators will vote to convict the president on the articles of impeachment. Background: Last week, McKinley released a statement following the release of the articles of impeachment against Trump. To read the statement click here. In November 2019, McKinley joined Hoppy Kercheval on MetroNews and urged caution on impeachment. To read more click here. In November 2019, McKinley issued a statement following his vote against a formal impeachment inquiry. To read more click here. In October 2019, McKinley issued a statement following the formal adoption of an impeachment inquiry. To read more click here. In October 2019, McKinley penned an op-ed for the Wheeling Intelligencer outlining his … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-wetzel-tyler-counties-awarded-usda-reconnect-rural-broadband-grant-loan Capito Announces Wetzel, Tyler Counties Awarded USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Grant-Loan 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.19 Capito Announces Wetzel, Tyler Counties Awarded USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Grant-Loan WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two awards through the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) ReConnect program. Wetzel and Tyler Counties have been approved for a $2 million grant and $3.5 million grant/loan combination, respectively. This funding will support the construction of fiber networks that will provide broadband service to residents, businesses, and community facilities in the two counties. Over the past year I have been working with communities across the state to help them take advantage of the tremendous opportunity presented by the ReConnect program," Senator Capito said. "As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I fought hard for this funding and spoke directly with Secretary Perdue urging him to fund projects in West Virginia. I am pleased that multiple applicants were successful in this years round and will continue to assist communities as they develop applications for next year. My Capito Connect plan is delivering demonstrable results across the states as more communities are seeking federal funding to deliver broadband. As a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito helped create and secure funds in the FY2018 budget for 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 ReConnect. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-feinstein-grassley-durbin-introduce-bill-to-stop-flow-of-drugs-to-pill-mills Capito, Feinstein, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.19 Capito, Feinstein, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was joined yesterday by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to introduce the Preventing Pill Mills Through Data Sharing Act, a bill giving the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) additional tools to hold drug distributors, manufacturers, and pharmacies accountable for identifying, reporting and stopping suspicious orders of controlled substances. Our recent history in West Virginia, where millions of prescription opioids flowed freely into small communities throughout the state, demonstrates all too clearly why continued action is needed to ensure suspicious orders of controlled substances are detected, stopped, and those responsible held accountable, Senator Capito said.Im glad to join Senator Feinstein in introducing this legislation that builds on our past bipartisan work and provides much needed next steps to guarantee the mistakes of the past are note repeated. Thousands of opioids, often bought from pharmacies, are flooding our communities and leading to devastatingly high levels of addiction and prescription drug-related overdose deaths, Senator Feinstein said. One West Virginia town of 392 people received nearly 9 million pills in a single year. We cannot allow pharmacies to order far more drugs than they can responsibly distribute, and drug manufacturers and distributors to supply them. The data needed to stop pharmacies from becoming pill mills already exists, we just have to make it accessible so suspicious orders can be spotted and reported to the authorities. Thats exactly what this bill does and Im proud to introduce it with my colleagues. As communities across the country continue to battle the flood of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illicit opioids, we cant ignore the drug dealers wearing white coats. Bad actors in the legitimate medication supply chain have also c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote Capito Statement on House Impeachment Vote 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.18.19 Capito Statement on House Impeachment Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the below statement tonight following the U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump: Tonight, House Democrats did what they have promised they would do for years: impeach President Donald Trump. Since this president was elected, we have had investigation after investigation, and nothing to show. It has been made clear throughout this rushed and unfair process that this is nothing but political theater, and it sets a terrible precedent. Our Founders intended for impeachment to be used as the last straw, the last measure to remove a president from office. Today, impeachment is being weaponized as a political instrument, and that is unfortunate. West Virginians have made it clear to me time and time again that they would rather Congress focus on the issues that truly affect their day-to-day livesnot political and partisan theatrics. Lets do what we were sent here to do: legislate and improve the lives of Americans. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2718 Solution for Threatened Miners Pension and Health Care Passes the House 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Representative David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) praised the passage of a bipartisan spending agreement that includes a permanent fix for the pension and health care benefits of retired miners. The year-end spending bill passed the House today, with a provision similar to the bipartisan legislation that McKinley introduced to protect miners' pensions and healthcare. For years, we've been leading the fight to protect the pensions and health care benefits earned by retired miners, and by the end of this week, we can finally say our government is keeping its promise, said McKinley. This agreement will provide peace of mind to the 100,000 retirees, widows, and families who depend on the UMWA pension fund. After years of bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, we can see the end of the tunnel." Over the years, we have worked to keep this issue front and center. So much hard work has gone into getting this legislation to this point, and the retired miners and their families, who made their voices heard in Congress, deserve a lot of the credit. This has been a team effort. We are thankful for Senator Capito and Senator Manchin's leadership to make this bill a priority in the senate. I look forward to this agreement passing the Senate later this week, and being signed into law, McKinley added. Background Since 2013, McKinley has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect pensions and health care benefits for more than 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) retirees and family members. In July 2019, McKinley testified in front of the House Natural Recourses Committee on the importance of his legislation, the Miners Pension Protection Act (H.R. 935). To watch his testimony, click here. Rep. David McKinley(R-W.Va.) and UMWA President Cecil Roberts also published an op-ed on the importance of protecting miners' pensions in the Hill. To read the full op-ed click here In March 2019, McKinley spoke with coal-miners and supporters in Washington and call for legislative action to prot… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-jones-introduce-legislation-to-help-stem-opioid-epidemic Capito, Jones Introduce Legislation to Help Stem Opioid Epidemic 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.17.19 Capito, Jones Introduce Legislation to Help Stem Opioid Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. The legislation aims to help address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare, which will help stem the opioid epidemic across the nation. Senators Capito and Jones were joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). Addressing the opioid epidemic requires a multifaceted approach, Senator Capito said. A critical part of this is ensuring that the Medicare program does not create a perverse incentive for doctors to continue to prescribe opioids to patients. Instead, we should incentivize providers to utilize innovative non-opioid drugs and devices. The NOPAIN Act is an important step forward in preventing future addiction. We need to use all the tools we have to ensure patients have access to non-opioid pain management therapies. This bill can help encourage more health care providers to use non-opioid options when it is best-suited for their patients, said Senator Jones, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The opioid epidemic is one of the most urgent public health crises facing our nation, said Chris Fox, Executive Director of Voices for Non-Opioid Choices.130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose and this public health emergency has cost taxpayers $2.5 trillion just since 2015, according to a recent analysis by the White House Council of Economic Advisors.As a nation, we must do more to prevent opioid addiction before it begins, including by fully embracing and encouraging the utilization and availability of non-opioid solutions for acute pain patient.The NOPAIN Act would go a long way towards accomplishing this laudable goal. Under current law, hospitals receive the same payment from Medicare regardless of whether a physician prescribes an opioid… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for_clay-county-- Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Clay County 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.17.19 Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Clay County WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), member of the Appropriations Committee, today announced Clay County Business Development Authority is the recipient of a $2,746,743.29 grant to aid flood cleanup. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Many parts of West Virginia are still cleaning up following the 2016 and 2017 floods, Senator Capito said. Funding support like this helps communities rebuild. As chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, Im proud to see the progress Clay County has made since the floods, and I know this additional aid will continue that progress. In recent years, West Virginia has endured multiple weather-related disasters that ravaged our state and continue to impact our communities. I am pleased to see Clay County receive this critical $2.7 million in funding, and I encourage all of our communities that are still recovering to apply to FEMA for assistance repairing damages caused by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides and mitigating future hazards. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to fight for the funding that West Virginia needs to repair our communities and prepare us for future disasters, Senator Manchin said. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-annual-defense-authorization-bill-to-support-troops-strengthen-military Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Support Troops, Strengthen Military 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.17.19 Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Support Troops, Strengthen Military Capito secures PFAS measure in FY2020 NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement after voting in support of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA), a bipartisan compromise combining the House- and Senate-passed versions of the NDAA. The conference report passed the Senate by an 86-8 vote and now heads to President Donald Trumps desk for his signature. The legislation, which will support our troops, strengthen the military, and enhance national security, also includes bipartisan language Senator Capito authored and secured in the bill to address the risks and challenges associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Determining our nations defense spending priorities is one of Congress primary responsibilities, and a responsibility that should be taken seriously. This legislation supports our troops and their families, strengthens our military, and ensures our national defense, and I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation. While I was proud that several of my measures remained in the final version of this bill through the conference negotiations, I was very disappointed that House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee disagreed with bipartisan language I authored with Senator Gillibrand to ensure Americans have access to clean drinking water that is free of PFAS, ultimately deciding to eliminate it from the final text. Addressing the risk of harmful effects that certain PFAS pollutants can have on individuals is something on which we should all be able to find common ground. This is an issue that has affected many in West Virginia, and something I have been focused on tackling. Moving forward, I will continue to work on this issue and find other avenues that we c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-delivers-floor-speech-on-appropriations-package VIDEO: Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Appropriations Package 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.17.19 VIDEO: Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Appropriations Package Click here or the image above to watch the full floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor and highlighted several key parts in the appropriations package, including the agreement reached to secure miners pensions and health care, infrastructure, and measures to help improve our homeland security. Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee announced two comprehensive appropriations packages, which include all 12 funding bills, to fully fund the government. The Senate is expected to vote on these packages this week. ON MINERS PENSIONS: Our West Virginia miners have answered the call throughout their careers. Their hard work provided the electricity and the steel that has powered our American economy, and the time has come to protect the retirement benefits that these miners earned. The Bipartisan American Miners Act will secure both pension and health care benefits for these hard working men and women, Senator Capito said during her speech. Thousands of miners in West Virginia and elsewhere in coal country will have a merrier Christmas when this bill becomes law later this week. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this critical legislation. ON INFRASTRUCTURE: I was proud to ensure that in the transportation and infrastructure title of the appropriations bill, we fund the Appalachian Development Highway System at $100 million, Senator Capito said during her speech. I have also advocated for action to address structurally deficient bridges...Almost 20 percent of West Virginias bridges are classified as structurally deficient. ON HOMELAND SECURITY: I am proud to say that the Homeland title in the minibus package we are considering this week provides funds and resources to continue the good work we have begun to stem the tide of illegal immigration, Senator Capito said during her speech. Ive seen firsthand on… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2717 McKinley: “Finish Line on Miners Pension Fix In Sight” 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy McKinley: Finish Line on Miners Pension Fix In Sight Year-End Deal Includes Permanent Solution for Threatened UMWA Pension and Retiree Health Care? f t # e Washington, December 16, 2019 Today, Representative David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) praised the inclusion of an agreement to protect pension and health care benefits for retired miners in the year-end spending bill. The provision mirrors bipartisan legislation he introduced in the House. After years of work to protect the pensions and health care earned by retired miners, the finish line is in sight, said McKinley. By the end of the week Congress will finally provide peace of mind to the 100,000 retirees, widows, and families who depend on the UMWA pension fund. This agreement to keep the promise to our retired miners comes as a result of a years-long bipartisan effort that I have been proud to lead in the House, added McKinley. Working alongside Senators Capito and Manchin and the United Mine Workers, we have kept this issue front and center. I look forward to this agreement passing the House and Senate later this week and being signed into law. Background Since 2013, McKinley has introduced bipartisan legislationto protect pensions and health care benefits for more than 100,000 United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) retirees and family members. In July 2019, McKinley testified in front of the House Natural Recourses Committee on the importance of his legislation, theMiners Pension Protection Act (H.R. 935).To watch his testimony, click here. Rep. David McKinley(R-W.Va.) and UMWA President Cecil Roberts also published an op-ed on the importance of protecting miners' pensions in the Hill.To read the full op-ed click here In March 2019, McKinley spoke with coal-miners and supporters in Washington and call for legislative action to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-s-legislation-passes-house-representatives Congresswoman Miller’s Legislation Passes House of Representatives 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3362, the Small Airport Mothers' Room Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV). The legislation ensures that all small hub airports will provide private mothers' rooms, including nursing and changing stations, in accordance with current FAA requirements on medium and large hub airports, at no additional cost to taxpayers. Travelling with infants, while rewarding, can often be stressful on new mothers. This bill helps lessen this anxiety and allows for mothers to have a quiet, private space to care for their young ones and nurse their children in privacy, said Congresswoman Miller. Air travel is one of the most common forms of travel in our country, so it is vital that we update our airport infrastructure to fit the needs of American mothers and American families. Congresswoman Miller's bill is good legislation that will make it easier for families traveling by air throughout the country, and it will ensure that 97 percent of our airports have clean, private facilities suitable for mothers to care for their small children. I commend Congresswoman Miller for introducing this legislation and for her leadership on this issue, said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Republican Leader Sam Graves (R-MO). The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 required all large and medium hub airports to construct mothers' rooms by 2021. H.R. 3362 fills the remaining gap in coverage and similarly requires small hub airports to install mothers' rooms, extending this coverage to 97% of all travelers. Read the legislation here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-attends-congressional-trip-to-commemorate-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge Capito Attends Congressional Trip to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.19 Capito Attends Congressional Trip to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended a bipartisan Senate delegation trip to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On Monday, the Senator Capito and her colleagues joined members of the House of Representatives at an official ceremony at the Mardasson Memorial near Bastogne, Belgium, marking this occasion. Senator Capito and U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) participated in events surrounding this milestone including meeting with U.S. veterans who fought at the Battle of the Bulge. As the daughter of a WWII veteran, this trip was a personal one for me,Senator Capito said. 75 years ago, many Americans lost their lives fending off the German offensive during the Battle of the Bulge, and these efforts ultimately paved a way to end the war five months later. Having the chance to visit this historical location was a powerful reminder of the heroic actions of the Allied Forces that protected our democracy. On December 16, 1944, the Germans launched their last major offensive campaign during World War II. The attack surprised Allied Forces in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg. Outnumbered, facing record-low temperatures and dwindling supplies, the Allied Forces on the frontlines dug in to defend against the German army. The battle lasted for six long weeks. More than 89,000 American soldiers were casualties including 19,000 soldiers killed, 47,5000 wounded and 23,000 captured or missing in action. The valiant efforts of Allied Forces made possible the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945. Senator Capito introduced aresolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The resolution passed the senate last week and can be viewedhere. Keep scrolling for ph… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-greenbrier-valley-airport- Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Greenbrier Valley Airport 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.19 Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Greenbrier Valley Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced Greenbrier County Airport Authority is the recipient of a $1,838,2500 grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Funding will be used to reconstruct the taxiway lighting system. The safety of our West Virginia airports is paramountfor everything from tourism to everyday travel, Senator Capito said. Ive talked with Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao about the importance of federal funding for smaller, more rural airports, and Im proud to see the Greenbrier County airport benefit from DOT today. Our airports in West Virginia are a vital source of economic activity in our state. Air travel is critical for economic growth and our states tourism industry. Thats why Im happy Greenbrier County Airport is receiving nearly $2 million in funding for reconstruction from the Department of Transportation. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a pilot myself, I will continue to fight for more funding for West Virginias airports to help continue to grow our economy and tourism in our state, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-highlights-progress-in-better-connecting-west-virginia Capito Op-Ed Highlights Progress in Better Connecting West Virginia 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.19 Capito Op-Ed Highlights Progress in Better Connecting West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. In an op-ed today for The State Journal, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) highlights several key efforts throughout the year that have contributed to better connecting West Virginia. The op-ed also appeared in The Exponent Telegram. Ill continue doing my part at the federal level to educate municipalities about the federal resources available to them, and Ill continue working to ensure Congresss priorities include broadband buildout. 2019 marked a year of significant progress when it comes to broadband, and Im confident that we can build on this momentum and strive for even bigger results in 2020, Senator Capito writes. The full op-ed is available here and below. Rural broadband in West Virginia: Building on successes of 2019By: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) The State JournalDecember 16, 2019 One of my first efforts as a U.S. senator was launching my Capito Connect initiative a roadmap for bringing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet access to homes, businesses, and classrooms in West Virginia. Each year, were making significant strides, and this past year, weve made even more progress. After asking Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing for his commitment to partner with West Virginia on rural fiber deployment, Facebook announced in March they are investing 275 miles of long haul fiber right through the southern portion of state. And just last month, I joined Governor Justice, Congresswoman Carol Miller, and executives from Facebook in Beckley for the ceremonial groundbreaking of this major broadband project. Private investments like these are important for the expansion of broadband as they open up rural communities to build off these lines, much like branches off the trunk of a tree. But, this isnt the only investment were celebrating in West Virginia. In fact, weve been building on this momentum for quite some time. Last fall, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-legislation-to-protect-miners-pensions-and-health-care-included-in-final-funding-package Capito Statement on Legislation to Protect Miners’ Pensions and Health Care Included in Final Funding Package 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.19 Capito Statement on Legislation to Protect Miners Pensions and Health Care Included in Final Funding Package WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Actlegislation protecting the health care and pension benefits for coal minersin the final funding agreement reached. Congress is expected to vote on the measure this week, which includes these benefits for miners and several other provisions that will benefit West Virginians. Protecting the health care and pension benefits for our coal miners has been one of my top priorities, and I am thrilled legislation protecting these benefits for our miners is included in the final funding package. I look forward to a strong bipartisan vote on this so we can send this to President Trumps desk for his signature. Im grateful to our West Virginia minerswho Ive stood alongside throughout this entire processfor their hope, their patience, and the hard work theyve done for decades to power our country. Leader McConnell, Senator Manchin, and I have worked in a bipartisan way on this issue, and I thank them for their tireless efforts to make sure we secure these hard-earned benefits for our miners. TheBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019will amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet existing obligations under the Abandoned Mine Land fund to the 1974 Pension Plan to prevent its insolvency. It will also amend the Coal Act to include 2018 and 2019 bankruptcies in the miners healthcare fix that passed in 2017. These actions will secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect health care benefits for 13,000 miners and their healthcare. Senator Capito introduced the legislation last monthalong with Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-resolution-commemorating-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.16.19 Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge WASHINGTON, D.C. In recognition of the Battle of the Bulge beginning 75 years ago today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution last week introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) commemorating this anniversary. S. Con. Res 23 honors the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in this last major German offensive in Western Europe during World War II. There were 89,000 American casualties in this 38-day battle, and 19,000 American soldiers lost their lives. The Allied victory in this battle helped make possible the final defeat and surrender of Germany in May 1945. 75 years ago, many Americans lost their lives fending off the German offensive during the Battle of the Bulge, and these efforts ultimately paved a way to end the war five months later, Senator Capito said. As the daughter of a WWII veteran who fought in Germany and having just visited the Battle of the Bulge with some of my colleagues, I was reminded of the heroic actions of the Allied Forces that protected our democracy. Other senators introducing this resolution included, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Kennedy (R-La.), John Barasso (R-Wyo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Pat Toomey (R-Penn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Dele.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2716 McKinley Nominates 14 West Virginia Students to Military Academies 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) has nominated 14 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. One of my greatest privileges as Representative of the First District is nominating deserving young people for the opportunity of a lifetime, McKinley said. West Virginians have always answered the call to defend our nation, and I am confident that each and every one of these students would represent West Virginia well at the service academies These young men and women will be West Virginia's next generation of leaders, said McKinley. They have earned their nomination through hard work, achievement and good character. I wish them the best of luck as they pursue their dreams. The following students were nominated by Rep. McKinley based on their academic performance, extracurricular activity, service to their communities, and personal recommendations. The nominated students are in alphabetical order by last name. Isabella Christine DiSaia (Triadelphia) attends Wheeling Park High School where she is a member of National Honor Society. She is a three-year member of the track and cross-country team where she won the Ohio Valley Conference Award. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy. Colton Ky Dudley (Wood County) attends The American School in England. He is a ten-year competitive gymnast and was the English U16 Floor Champion, 2x British Team Silver Medalist, 2x London Open Silver Medalist, and 6x London Regional Champion. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy. Olivia Rose Esposito (Fairmont) attends Fairmont Senior High School and is a member of the National Honor Society. Olivia is on the lacrosse team, and captains the cheerleading squad. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta a mathematics honor society for high school students, received the Kiwanis Youth Leader Award and was Homecoming Queen. Nominated to U.S. Air Force Academy Nathan Patrick Goldcamp (Morgantown) a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mooney-s-statement-judiciary-committee-advancing-articles Congressman Mooneys Statement on Judiciary Committee Advancing Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Alex Mooney M001195 mooney.house.gov     legacy Congressman Alex X. Mooney's Statement on Judiciary Committee Advancing Articles of Impeachment Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV02) released the following statement: Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Far from launching a serious inquiry with any semblance of fairness, the America people witnessed a partisan witch hunt. Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Washington Post on March 11, 2019, I've been thinking about this, Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country. And he's just not worth it.' Speaker Pelosi went back on her word because every Republican member of Congress (and two Democrats) voted against opening impeachment proceedings and all Republicans opposed advancing the Articles of Impeachment in the Judiciary Committee. In fact, the only bipartisan thing was the opposition to this meritless impeachment. The campaign to impeach President Trump started the moment he was sworn into office. On Jan. 20, 2017, theWashington Postwrote, The effort to impeach President Donald John Trump is underway,' and indeed it was. Who can forget when freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, only hours after she was sworn into office, declared, We're gonna go in there and we're going to impeach the motherf---er.' This vote is one of the most shameful moments in our nation's history and sets a terrible precedent. Instead of wasting time and taxpayer dollars on a ridiculous impeachment inquiry, it is time for Democrats in Congress to focus on issues that matter to all Americans. I will continue to stand with President Donald Trump as he delivers on the conservative promises he made to the American people, said Congressman Mooney. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-introduces-bill-to-promote-advancement-in-technical-aviation-training Capito Introduces Bill to Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.19 Capito Introduces Bill to Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), introduced a bill this week to improve education and training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools. The Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019 would establish performance-based regulations to ensure aviation maintenance education institutions have the flexibility to teach core curriculum reflective of the ongoing technical advances and innovation happening across the aviation and aerospace industry. U.S. Representatives Don Young (R-Alaska) and Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives. This legislation updates 50 year old regulations and ensures aviation maintenance education institutions are teaching the latest technologies. This is especially important for the emerging aerospace industry in West Virginia. Our state is home to industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, and dozens of others that all need a skilled manufacturing workforce. Im proud to join my colleague, Senator Inhofe on this legislation and I am confident that this bill will go a long way in improving the training programs at maintenance technician schools, Senator Capito said. We are pleasedto see Senator Capito join her colleagues in supporting the Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PART 147) Act, Marshall University President Jerome A.Gilbert said.This bill is a big step forward in modernizing regulations that govern aviation maintenance education.Marshall University applauds Senator Capito for her hard work on behalf of West Virginia. Full text of the bill can be found here. A number of stakeholders wrote a letter of support for The PARTT 147 Act of 2019, which can be viewed here. WEST VIRGINIA IMPACT: This bill would benefit aviation m… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-fema-funding-for-marshall-county- Capito, Manchin Announce FEMA Funding for Marshall County 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.19 Capito, Manchin Announce FEMA Funding for Marshall County WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,473,380.63 to the city of McMechens Waste Water Sewer Treatment Plant in Marshall County for repairs. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Flooding and other natural disasters often damage water systems and lead to long term infrastructure issues, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, Im glad to see McMechen receiving these dollars for a fix to their treatment plants issues. Investing in infrastructure is essential to improving the lives of all residents across West Virginia. In recent years, our state has endured multiple weather-related disasters that continue to impact our wastewater infrastructure like the terrible floods of 2016 and 2017 that claimed the lives of 25 West Virginians. These investments will help repair wastewater treatment systems that have been damaged by severe weather so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live and our communities can continue to heal from the devastation theyve endured. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for West Virginians to receive the services they need and deserve, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-nearly-38-million-to-address-opioid-crisis-reduce-crime-and-improve-public-safety-in-west-virginia Capito, Manchin Announce Nearly $38 Million to Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, and Improve Public Safety in West Virginia 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.19 Capito, Manchin Announce Nearly $38 Million to Address Opioid Crisis, Reduce Crime, and Improve Public Safety in West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced awards of almost $38 million to fight crime and improve community safety in West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Nearly $8 million of the total will support families, children and crime victims affected by the nations opioid crisis. DOJ has been an invaluable partner in our fight against the opioid epidemic. Their support helps local communities not only track down and prosecute those selling drugs, but also aid those struggling with addiction through drug courts and other services. Im also pleased to see part of this funding go to mitigating impacts on crime victims and helping those who have experienced crime-related trauma, Senator Capito said. West Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt by every family, every community and every part of our state. We need all the help we can get for those dealing with substance use disorder so they can receive treatment and we can begin to heal as a state and a nation. I applaud DOJ for their work to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia and across the nation and thank them for their investment in our state to fight this epidemic. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by this initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin. West Virginia is the epicenter of the opioid crisis, with the highest age-adjusted rate of opioid overdose deaths in the country. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 833 West Virginians lost their lives to opioids in 201… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-coal-to-products-bill- Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Coal to Products Bill 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.19 Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Coal to Products Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to advance research and promote coal-derived carbon products. Some of these coal products include carbon fiber, graphite and carbon foam. The Senators were also joined by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). Coal-to-materials manufacturing is a growing high-tech market for coal and its byproducts, Senator Capito said.This legislation will advance research and development, as well as commercial deployment for technologies like graphene and carbon fiber. Research and expertise at West Virginia University and NETL in Morgantown put West Virginia at the forefront of this industry in Appalachia. The National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia is leading research to develop high-value products from coal feedstock. The Coal TeCC Act will help promote coal innovation in the industrial, defense, agriculture, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Coal will continue to play an important role in the economy and this important research will ensure we are getting the most value from this important natural resource. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure it becomes law, Ranking Member Manchin said. The Creating Opportunities And Leveraging Technologies for Coal Carbon Act, or COAL TeCC Act, establishes a dedicated program within the Department of Energy (DOE) focused on advancing the research and promotion of coal-derived carbon products. Enactment of this bill will enhance ongoing work at DOE that is being carried out through NETL to utilize coal as a precursor for value added products for alternative, advance uses. Engineers at NETL are conducting research to enable the production of cost-competitive, high-value carbon fibers and innovative materials for use in new products like building … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wvs-capito-attends-working-families-summit-emphasizes-importance-of-legislation WV's Capito attends Working Families Summit, emphasizes importance of legislation 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.13.19 WV's Capito attends Working Families Summit, emphasizes importance of legislation WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday joined other officials at a Working Families Summit, where she discussed legislation designed to help such families. Capito joined a small group of federal officials, including fellow Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah; Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith, director of the Womens Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor; and Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump. The summit was held at the White House Thursday morning. Todays summit was about bipartisan solutions that address the fact that in many households across America, both parents work, Capito said. Raising a child is a tremendous expense. We want to create stronger families, and study after study shows that taking time off at the beginning of a childs life is beneficial not only to the child, but also the parents. Capito discussed a bill recently introduced in the Senate, which she cosponsored the Advancing Support for Working Families Act. The bipartisan bill is designed to help working families by allowing them to receive an advance of up to $5,000 on the Child Tax Credit during the first year of a childs life or the first year after a child is adopted. Capito said she was particularly pleased to receive support from the Trump Administration on the legislation. I thank Ivanka Trump for her passion and her ability to bring both Republicans and Democrats to this table on this important issue. The bill was introduced into the Senate Dec. 4 by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. In addition to Capito, the bill was also cosponsored by fellow West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, D., as well as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2715 McKinley Calls for a Bipartisan Solution to Lower Prescription Drug Prices 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy McKinley Calls for a Bipartisan Solution to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Opposes Partisan Drug Pricing Legislation Considered by the House Today f t # e Washington, December 12, 2019 Leading up to today's vote on H.R.3, the Democrats' partisan drug pricing bill, Representative David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to oppose H.R. 3 and instead support a bipartisan alternative, the Lower Cost and More Cures Act (H.R. 19). Speaker Nancy Pelosi's bill, H.R. 3, passed the House today (230-192). Senate leadership has said they will not vote on H.R. 3, and President Trump made it clear he would veto it. So, what are we doing here? If lowering the cost of prescriptions were really a priority for Democrats, they would vote to adopt H.R. 19 the bipartisan amendment instead of the politically charged bill H.R.3,McKinley said.H.R. 19 has 35 bipartisan provisions that have passed out of House committees and it includes 90% of the bipartisan Grassley-Wyden bill in the Senate. This bipartisan alternative will not only lower drug prices, but it will protect innovation and research into new medicines and cures for diseases like Alzheimer's, rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, diabetes and Parkinson's. The Congressional Budget Office, and the Council of Economic Advisers all concluded that H.R. 3 will prevent hundreds of new cures from entering the market,McKinley said.Therefore, I have to ask the supporters of H.R. 3, which cures for our loved ones are you willing to sacrifice? To watch McKinley's full remarks click on the photo above The Lower Costs, More Cures Act is a package of bills that have already passed out of House committees or the entire House with strong bipartisan support. This legislation is aimed… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-joins-ivanka-trump-at-white-house-for-working-families-summit PHOTOS: Capito Joins Ivanka Trump at White House for Working Families Summit 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.12.19 PHOTOS: Capito Joins Ivanka Trump at White House for Working Families Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump, and Dr. Laurie Todd-Smith, Director of the Womens Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL), for a working families summit. Todays summit was about bipartisan solutions that address the fact that in many households across America, both parents work, Senator Capito said. Raising a child is a tremendous expense. We want to create stronger families, and study after study shows that taking time off at the beginning of a childs life is beneficial not only to the child, but also the parents. Im particularly pleased to have the administrations support in my bill that would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their newly doubled Child Tax Credit up front. I thank Ivanka Trump for her passion and her ability to bring both Republicans and Democrats to this table on this important issue. Earlier this month, Senator Capito joined her colleagues Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) in introducing the Advancing Support for Working Families Act. Click here to view bill text, and click here to view section by section. More photos below: # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-12-million-grant-head-start-programs Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant of $1,285,033 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc. for the administration of the Head Start Programs. Our children are our future and we must ensure all of our children have opportunities for success from an early age, Congresswoman Miller said. As a mother and grandmother, I know how important the early years are to a child's development and I thank the Head Start Programs for their dedication to the youngest members of our community. The Head Start Programs provide parents and children, from birth to age 5, with the skills they need to begin their school career. These programs foster a positive learning environment to encourage children's growth and development in the areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-honors-senator-johnny-isakson VIDEO: Capito Honors Senator Johnny Isakson 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.11.19 VIDEO: Capito Honors Senator Johnny Isakson Clickhereor the image above to watch the full floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to thank and honor U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). Johnny has this innate ability to put everybody at ease. He doesnt count anybody as an enemy. Weve been to prayer breakfast and shared our highs and lows together in our respective lives. He never cares who gets the credit. He just cares about getting things doneHe brings people together. And thats hard to do, but he leads by example, Senator Capito said. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-clarksburg-va-medical-center-transparency- Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.10.19 Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Clarksburg VA Medical Center Transparency WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would require theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit reports on patient safety and quality care at VA Medical Centers in light of the recent deaths of Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center. The legislation ensures that Congress, Veterans, and their families are fully informed on the policies and procedures in place across the VA nationally. Our veterans should always feel safe and cared for at our VA hospitals. No questions asked, Senator Capito said. Its for this reason that Ive stayed on top of this issue since day one when the news first broke. Since that day, I have remained in close contact with those involved in this investigation, such as VA Secretary Wilkie, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, Clarksburg VA Director Glenn Snider, and VA Inspector General Michael Missal, as well as checking in with staff on the progress of the investigation. Its important that we get more information for the families, the veterans, and the community. We need to discuss how these tragedies happened and how to prevent similar occurrences in West Virginia and VA hospitals nationwide. This legislation will help us find answers to these questions and help make sure that tragedies like this never happen again. Im proud tojoin Senator Capitoin introducing this bipartisan bill that will increase transparency at the VA,said Senator Manchin.Due to the lack of information being made available to the public, Veterans across our state are having a crisis of confidence in the safety, security, and quality of their VA healthcare.This legislation will help our Veterans and their families and help restore public confidence in the VA across West Virginia and the nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and my fellow West Virginian,Senator Capi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-outlines-congress-unfinished-business- VIDEO: Capito Outlines Congress’ Unfinished Business 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.10.19 VIDEO: Capito Outlines Congress Unfinished Business Click here or the image above to watch the full floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), today spoke on the Senate floor to outline several important priorities Congress needs to address before the end of the year. On Appropriations: I am the chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, so I very much want to see us enact a bill that would provide critical resources to protect this country So, I want to see us pass all 11 of these bills, as well to provide funding for our troops and our veterans, funding medical research, addressing the opioid epidemic, infrastructure, and many other priorities. On the Bipartisan American Miners Act: Congress must act to save the health care of 13,000 retired miners and protect the pension benefits of about 92,000 people. More than 25,000 retired miners received benefits in West Virginia last year, and we have a bipartisan bill to address this critical issue for our mining families and for West Virginia communities. It is critical that we pass that bill before the year because this situation is getting more dire every single day. On the USMCA Trade agreement: United States Mexico Canada Free Trade Agreement has been waiting for action all year as Senator Ernst said. Im glad to see Speaker Pelosi finally moving on this. That agreement would grow our economy and includes robust protections for American workers. Weve got to get it across the finish line. On the infrastructure: We passed a five-year highway bill out of committeewe had a unanimous vote. It would help improve the roads, highways, bridges that Americans count on every day to travel safely whether theyre going to church, to a job, or a family trip. Reauthorizing the federal surface transportation program is a top priority for the coming year. For a video of Senator Capitos remarks today, click here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2713 Energy & Commerce Innovation Showcase Highlights Touchstone Industries 2019-12-09 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Today, Representative David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) joined with Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in hosting an innovation showcase featuring companies, educational institutions, and other organizations from 18 congressional districts across the United States, Touchstone Research Lab in Triadelphia, West Virginia was chosen to represent West Virginia's First District. TouchStone produces CFOAM, an inexpensive, lightweight, fire-resistant, impact absorbing structural material, made from coal in a cost-effective process. CFOAM is used to meet the growing demand for ultra-high-performance engineering materials in the military, industrial, and aerospace markets. Rather than simply banning or doing away with fossil fuels, America should be leading the charge with innovative way to utilize them cleanly. Companies like TouchStone, Net Power, and others featured at today's showcase are going to have a major role in our energy future.Rep. McKinley said.I'm thrilled that TouchStone was able to be a part of today's showcase, and I look forward to showing other members just one of the great companies doing research in our state. Rep. McKinley and Touchstone President and CEO Brian Joseph The showcase was used to highlight the importance of investing in the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies to reduce emissions, power the economy of tomorrow, and provide greater value to American consumers.Click herefor a full list of participants. Rep. David McKinley,Touchstone President and CEO Brian Joseph, Rep. LarryBucshon (R-Ind.),andTouchstone R&D Director Brian Gordon 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-baldwin-rounds-tester-roberts-introduce-reform-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-first-responders Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.06.19 Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders in order to help recruit and retain more volunteers, particularly in rural and under-served communities. According to the National Fire Protection Associations 2017 U.S. Fire Department Profile, 65 percent of firefighters nationwide are volunteers, and fire departments rely on these volunteers to help respond to a wide array of local emergencies. Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters is critical for thousands of communities, yet local volunteer fire departments, especially those serving small and rural communities, find it difficult to meet staffing needs and attract younger volunteers. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would expand eligibility for qualified volunteer first responders to participate in certain federal housing assistance programs and provide a greater incentive for more volunteers to stay and continue to serve their communities. Hundreds of rural communities across West Virginia rely on volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals, Senator Capito said. This bill works to address the staffing and retention issues many stations face by providing housing incentives. The goal is to encourage these local heroes to continue their brave work in their communities, and this bill will help accomplish that. Fire departments in Wisconsin and throughout the nation rely heavily on volunteer firefighters and EMS first responders. We need to make sure that those who volunteer their time to serve have affordable housing in their community, Senator Baldwin said. For someone who wants to be a volunteer firefighter, or for someone who is currently is, this bipartisan … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-bill-to-permanently-renew-federal-funding-for-hbcus-and-minority-serving-schools-passes-senate Capito, Manchin Bill to Permanently Renew Federal Funding for HBCUs and Minority-Serving Schools Passes Senate 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.06.19 Capito, Manchin Bill to Permanently Renew Federal Funding for HBCUs and Minority-Serving Schools Passes Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), today announced the Senate passage of their legislation to permanently renew funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). The legislation also includes a first step toward simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Annual funding for MSIs expired on September 30, 2019. West Virginia is proud to be home to two HBCUs, West Virginia State University and Bluefield State College, Senator Capito said. Ive had the chance to see firsthand the life-changing impact of these institutions of higher education can have on someones life. Its with particular passion that Ive continued working with my colleagues to make sure every child and every student has access to an excellent education. This bipartisan and permanent fix will have a lasting impact on our students, and it will ensure HBCUs have access to the federal support needed to help their students achieve their goals. Minority-serving institutions serve a significant role in Americas history and have educated some of our countrys greatest thinkers. They continue to positively influence our nation by creating learning and growing opportunities through innovative research and world-class academics. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to permanently fund these institutions and ensure they continue to provide top-notch educations for years to come, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-scott-colleagues-introduce-expanded-bill-on-opportunity-zone-reporting-requirements Capito, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.06.19 Capito, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Expanded Bill on Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) were joined today by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) in the introduction the IMPACT Act, which would reinstate and expand reporting requirements to determine the impact of the more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones across the country. Opportunity Zones were initially proposed by the Investing In Opportunity Act, first introduced more than four years ago, which included strong reporting requirements. Procedural rules stripped the reporting requirements out of the Opportunity Zones provisions when they were added into the 2017 tax reform package, and Senators Capito and Scott have remained committed to restoring and bolstering reporting requirements ever since. The IMPACT, or Improving and Reinstating the Monitoring, Prevention, Accountability, Certification, and Transparency Provisions of Opportunity Zones, Act includes a variety of reporting requirements, fully listed below, to provide for the most robust and granular analysis over time on the targeted impacts of investments in Opportunity Zones. With more than $63 billion already in anticipated investments, it is critical that this analysis is in place. The IMPACT Acts requirements do this while protecting taxpayer privacy laws and preserving the ability of communities to utilize a wide-variety of possible investments without overburdening entrepreneurs and local governments with mountains of unnecessary paperwork. This bill would help us monitor and better understand whats working and whats not in the Opportunity Zone program. This program can really be a game-changer for West Virginia because of the chance to leverage investments. Having this information will help the program become more robust and aid the communities that need it the most, Senator Capito … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2712 McKinley, Coal Caucus Members Host Meeting with DOE Assistant Secretary Steve Winberg 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy This morning, the Congressional Coal Caucus led by Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-WV) hosted a meeting with special guest Steve Winberg, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the Department of Energy (DOE). The discussion covered a wide range of topics from innovative technologies in the coal space to rare earth minerals. Our nation is at a fork in the road, we can abandon carbon-based fuels, or use an innovation-focused approach to lower emissions. Assistant Secretary Winberg reiterated to us that DOE has no plans to abandon coal and is working to use innovation to make coal plants more efficient, and cost-effective, all while lowering emissions,CongressmanMcKinley said. We are elated that DOE not only shares our vision, but understands the importance of coal, and the challenges facing the industry. The members of the caucus look forward to working with him on a wide range of issues. It was great to meet withAssistantSecretary Winberg this morning to discuss coal production across the country, and specifically in Wyoming. Thanks to policies implemented by the Trump Administration, domestic energy development has increased,and we have fought to reverse many of the devastating impacts of President Obama's war on fossil fuels,House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) said.I'm also very pleased about the latest announcements that the Department of Energy will be working with the University of Wyoming to develop new and innovative ways to build on our successful energy record and expand opportunities even further. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Assistant Secretary Winberg on improving opportunities for domestic energy development in Wyomingand thank President Trump for continuing to fight for the best interest of our state. A few of the topics discussed at today's meeting were: Implementing the Coal FIRST (Flexible, Integrated, Resilient, Small, Transformative) initiative: research and development into small-scale modular coal plants with near-zero emissions Impro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-unanimously-passes-capito-peters-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand_veterans-apprenticeship-opportunities Senate Unanimously Passes Capito, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.05.19 Senate Unanimously Passes Capito, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veterans Apprenticeship Opportunities WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to expand apprenticeship opportunities for veterans. The Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act would increase veterans access to financial assistance they can use in connection with an apprenticeship program. We owe so much to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line in service to our country, Senator Capito said. This bill will ensure that our veterans are aware of and have access to resources like apprenticeship opportunities and empower them to achieve future success in the workforce. I was proud to sponsor this bill with Senator Peters, and I am confident that the passage of this legislation will help more veterans transition into civilian life following their service. When I travel across Michigan, one issue comes up regularly in my conversations with businesses, workers and families: and that issue is the need to close the skills gapThats why one of my top priorities in the Senate is to expand access to quality skills training programs, like registered apprenticeships, that are connected to todays in-demand jobs, said Senator Peters. Our Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act takescommonsense steps to expand opportunities for veterans to use their financial assistance for quality training programs that lead to good-paying jobsOur nations returning heroes deserve every opportunity to pursue their professional dreams after their service. By expanding qualified apprenticeships, this bill will make a real difference in the lives of our veterans. The Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act underscores the importance of apprenticeship programs that can provide the skills that will help them earn additional civilian credentials and carve out a path toward good-pay… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-paid-family-leave-legislation VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.05.19 VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) yesterday joined a bipartisan bicameral group in introducing legislation with resources to pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000of theirrecently-doubledchild tax credit in the first year of a childs life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss workor sacrifice a state or employers family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses. Most other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working fromhomewhile they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security. Low income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work. The bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their childs first year. It is the product ofmore than a year of workto craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support. As a working mother and grandmother, I understand the difficulties many families face when it comes to making adjustments during the first year of a childs life, Senator Capito said. There is study after study that shows what a difference it makes in a childs life to ease into the life of a family that a baby feels in these first several months of life that are very critical to their wellbeing. This legislation is the creative and flexible solution needed to address this issue, and I am confident that this will help many families in West Virginia and acr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-manchin-introduce-bipartisan-paid-family-leave-legislation1 VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.05.19 VIDEO: Capito, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) yesterday joined a bipartisan bicameral group in introducing legislation with resources to pay for leave and cover the cost of day care, baby supplies and other expenses associated with a new child. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000of theirrecently-doubledchild tax credit in the first year of a childs life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss workor sacrifice a state or employers family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses. Most other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working fromhomewhile they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security. Low income earners who do not qualify for the full refundable portion of the child tax credit can elect to receive a benefit adjusted to 100 percent wage replacement over 12 weeks of work. The bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their childs first year. It is the product ofmore than a year of workto craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support. As a working mother and grandmother, I understand the difficulties many families face when it comes to making adjustments during the first year of a childs life, Senator Capito said. There is study after study that shows what a difference it makes in a childs life to ease into the life of a family that a baby feels in these first several months of life that are very critical to their wellbeing. This legislation is the creative and flexible solution needed to address this issue, and I am confident that this will help many families in West Virginia and acr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-talks-homeland-security-impeachment-on-fox-business VIDEO: Capito Talks Homeland Security, Impeachment on FOX Business 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.05.19 VIDEO: Capito Talks Homeland Security, Impeachment on FOX Business Click here or the image above to watch the full interview. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today appeared on FOX Business where she spoke with Stuart Varney, host of Varney and Co., about the Homeland Security Appropriations funding bill, impeachment, and legislative items being ignored, such as USMCA. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, Senator Capito worked hard to pass her Homeland Security funding billwhich included President Trumps request for $5 billion for the border wallout of the Senate Appropriations Committee. HIGHLIGHTS: HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING: We have it through the Senate in a bipartisan way. We have $5 billion, which was the presidents request of a border wall systemits not all just wall. Its electronics and surveillance that comes along with it. The problem ison the House side, they keep wanting to handcuff the president. IMPEACHMENT: President Trump has had this thrown at him since the day he was electedverbally and with things introduced on the House floor. That just shows you the willingness of people to subvert our strong Constitutional values to get a political gain and to bruise him up before the November election. LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: Why dont we have USMCA? That makes sense for everybody. It will go through both houses and benefit everybody, small states and large. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2705 Representatives McKinley, Trahan, Rose, and Simpson Announce Formation of the Save Minor League Baseball Task Force 2019-12-04 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Yesterday, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David McKinley (R-WV), Max Rose (D-NY), and Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced the official formation of the bipartisan Save Minor League Baseball Task Force. At the group's inaugural meeting, interested Members heard from Minor League Baseball (MiLB) President Pat O'Conner and several Minor League team owners. The group discussed strategy to continue the momentum on this urgent issue. The Save Minor League Baseball Task Force will advocate on behalf of the communities that stand to be most harmed by MLB's plan to eliminate 42 minor league franchises. They will closely monitor ongoing negotiations between MLB and MiLB as well as discuss potential legislative action if and when such a remedy becomes necessary. "Baseball is America's pastime, and minor league teams have a major impact on small communities across our country,said Congressman McKinley.While we understand the MLB has concerns: the idea that doing away with 42 teams is the only solution is not reasonable. We look forward to working with MiLB and MLB to find a compromise that will preserve affiliated baseball in these cities. I am proud to launch this important Task Force with my Co-Chairs; Representatives McKinley, Rose, and Simpson. Together along with our colleagues we will make perfectly clear that Congress is ready to defend our communities, which stand to lose out in MLB's proposal to slash the number of Minor League teams. The Lowell Spinners and other minor league teams across the United States provide critical economic and cultural benefits to the communities they call home, and Congress must have a voice in this conversation,said Congresswoman Trahan. Major League Baseball can look at all the sabermetrics' it wants, but what they don't understand is the serious impact that losing these baseball teams will have on our communities,said Congressman Rose.You won't see it in any formula, but my colleagues and I have all seen the impact teams like the Staten Island Yankees can have on the faces of… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congresswoman-miller-tours-green-bank-observatory-and-hosts-roundtable ICYMI: Congresswoman Miller Tours Green Bank Observatory and Hosts Roundtable Discussion 2019-12-04 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Miller (WV-3) today toured the Green Bank Observatory and hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders from Pocahontas County. On the tour, Congresswoman Miller learned about the Green Bank Observatory's advancements in American radio astronomy and viewed the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank telescope, which is the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world. Following the tour, Congresswoman Miller discussed the community's tourism opportunities, education system, and need for broadband connectivity. Attendees included Sam Felton, Mayor of Marlinton; Terrence Beam, Superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools; and Kristen Doss, Snowshoe Foundation Executive Director, among others; with Michael Holstine, of Green Bank Observatory, moderating. I greatly enjoyed touring Green Bank Observatory and learning of the significant scientific impact it has on our county, said Congresswoman Miller. I also appreciated the opportunity to speak with leaders from Pocahontas County to learn how we can improve our community. Together we can promote all that this area has to offer, and make it an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-introduces-west-virginia-agriculture-commissioner-kent-leonhardt-during-senate-committee-hearing VIDEO: Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing 2019-12-04 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.04.19 VIDEO: Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today introduced West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt during an EPW Committee legislative hearing. Commissioner Leonhardt appeared as a witness to testify in a hearing about the discussion draft of a bill to create a task force on chronic wasting disease. Throughout his tenure, Commissioner Leonhardt has really been an advocate for West Virginia farmers and the mission of the department, Senator Capito said during her introduction. They have endeavored to break down silos to improve government efficiencyas we all know, thats not the easiest thingand are working to update regulations to move our West Virginia agricultural industry forward. Click here to watch Senator Capitos introduction. Click here to watch Senator Capitos questions for Commissioner Leonhardt and the other witnesses. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-december-mobile-office-hours Congresswoman Miller Announces December Mobile Office Hours 2019-12-03 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today announced her mobile office hours for December. At the mobile office locations, members of Congresswoman Miller's staff will be available to help Third District residents who are having problems with federal agencies and programs. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents they have received from federal agencies related to their issues. My staff and I are committed to serving the people of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia. My staff has more than 30 years of experience working with federal agencies and can help cut through red tape. These mobile office hours offer residents the chance to meet with my staff on issues without having to travel to one of my district offices, Congresswoman Miller said. Friday, December 6th 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Nicholas County Senior Center 151 Sids Way Summersville, WV 26651 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. McDowell County Senior Center 725 Stewart Street Welch, WV 24801 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Fayetteville Town Hall 125 N. Court Street Fayetteville, WV 25840 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Oakvale Town Hall 13610 Ingleside Road Oakvale, WV 24739 Wednesday, December 11th 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Gene Salem Senior Center 101 Second Street Point Pleasant, WV 25550 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. New Haven Mobile Office 218 Fifth Street New Haven, WV 25265 Thursday, December 19th 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Harts Senior Center Mobile Office 3 Freedom Lane Harts, WV 25523 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wyoming County Council on Aging 695 Mountaineer Highway Mullens, WV 25882 ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-confirm-dan-brouillette-for-energy-secretary Capito Votes to Confirm Dan Brouillette for Energy Secretary 2019-12-02 2019 2019-12 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 12.02.19 Capito Votes to Confirm Dan Brouillette for Energy Secretary WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement today after voting to confirm Dan Brouillette for secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE): Deputy Secretary Brouillettes experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as his current role as second-in-command at the Department of Energy make him well-qualified to lead the department. I look forward to working with Deputy Secretary Brouillette in his new role to address some our states top priorities, including expanding West Virginias coal and natural gas, developing a regional ethane storage hub, advancing innovative research taking place at DOEs National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, and modernizing Americas energy policy. I was proud to vote to confirm Deputy Secretary Brouillette, and I am confident he will be an excellent partner to West Virginia as our next Secretary of DOE. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-concludes-congressional-trip-to-afghanistan-and-kuwait-visits-with-west-virginia-troops-photos ICYMI: Capito Concludes Congressional Trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait, Visits with West Virginia Troops (PHOTOS) 2019-11-29 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.29.19 ICYMI: Capito Concludes Congressional Trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait, Visits with West Virginia Troops (PHOTOS) WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) returned earlier this week from a congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Kuwait. In addition to Senator Capito, the delegation included U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Representatives Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and John Curtis (R-Utah). During the trip, Senator Capito had the opportunity to meet West Virginians with the 863rd Military Police Unit from the West Virginia Army National Guard, based out of Glen Jean, West Virginia. After having the opportunity to once again visit this region of the world, I have a stronger understanding of the progress weve made when it comes to counter-terrorism efforts, as well as the potential national security threats that exist. It was clear to me during this trip that the areas our military is working on in terms of counter-terrorism is exceedingly important to helping the Afghan national forces, national police, and their government secure more of their territory. If we dont, they face the risk over being overtaken by very violent terrorist groups, which in turn will endanger our homeland. Im proud of the work that our men and women in uniform are doing there, which ultimately keeps our homeland safe. I was especially proud to have met members of the 863rd Military Police Unit from the West Virginia Army National Guard, based out of Glen Jean, West Virginia. Meeting with these men and women, as well as the other service members was such an honor, and I have the utmost gratitude and respect for their service and sacrifice. During the trip, the delegation met with soldiers and commanders in Kuwait and Afghanistan, spoke with the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan at the Embassy, had dinner with the President of Afghanistan, received extensive military briefings on the region, and met with the U.S. Ambassador to NATO in Brussel, among other items. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-356k-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-in-west-virginia Capito, Manchin Announce $356K to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia 2019-11-27 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.27.19 Capito, Manchin Announce $356K to Combat Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia WASHINGTON, 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 $356,882 from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) through the Combating Opioid Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (COOCLI) grant program. This funding will support the development of new strategies to prevent and treat substance use disorder and promote the partnership of law enforcement with public health agencies. This new funding for Berkeley County Schools represents the national support for addressing a crisis that so acutely affects West Virginians, Senator Capito said. The Martinsburg Initiative has been a great success in our state. Im particularly excited by the elements of this grant that emphasize collaboration and community in combating the opioid epidemic. This is an issue that affects so many in our state, and this will contribute to our efforts as we work towards the solution together. West Virginia has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state, and the impacts of this epidemic can be felt in every family, every community and every part of our state. This funding will go a long way in helping combat the opioid crisis, and I look forward to seeing the important work accomplished by the Martinsburg Initiative. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight to ensure West Virginia receives the necessary funding to fight the opioid epidemic in every way possible, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-14-million-for-economic-development-in-west-virginia Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.4 Million for Economic Development in West Virginia 2019-11-26 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.26.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $1.4 Million for Economic Development in West Virginia WASHINGTON, 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 $1,499,000 for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in West Virginia. The funding provided through the U.S Department of the Treasurys Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) will enable CDFIs to increase lending and investment activity in economically distressed communities across West Virginia. Access to investments and financial capital is essential for fostering growth in our state, Senator Capito said. Treasury Department-sponsored Community Development Financial Institutions bring those resources into West Virginia and put them to work supporting communities and small businesses. I have championed the potential and benefits of CDFIs throughout my tenure in the Senate, and I am pleased they are recognizing opportunities in West Virginia. Strategic financial decisions boost economic and community development and improve the prosperity of our families, businesses and communities, Senator Manchin said. I am pleased that West Virginians will get the financial support they need, whether that is for affordable housing, critical loans to get small businesses off the ground, or to develop and carry out sound economic plans. As a member of the Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee in the Senate, which oversees funding for the CDFI fund each year, I will continue to fight for funding that boosts economic development in West Virginia. Individual Awards Listed Below: $674,000 Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc. $550,000 CommunityWorks in West Virginia, Inc. $275,000 Woodlands Community Lenders # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-thanksgiving Capito Statement on Thanksgiving 2019-11-26 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.26.19 Capito Statement on Thanksgiving CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the below statement ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my health, the love and support of my family, and the privilege to represent West Virginians in the United States Senate. Having just come back from the Middle East, Im especially reflective of all the blessings we collectively have here in the United States: that our country is not war torn and that we have freedoms enshrined in the Constitution that we far too often take for granted. As we join together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we all haveas West Virginians and as Americans. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-nominates-32-west-virginians-for-admission-to-us-service-academies1 Capito Nominates 32 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies 2019-11-25 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 32 qualified high school seniors from 16 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominees application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. Reviewing service academy applications each year leaves me so inspired, Senator Capito said. These young men and women represent the best and brightest of their class. Their combination of strong academic performance, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and proven leadership skills put them on a successful pathway to becoming the nations next leaders. I am thrilled to support them for admission to our U.S. Service Academies and know they will represent West Virginia well. Service academy nominees are listed below: U.S. Air Force Academy Nicholas Ross Brumage Kanawha County Colton Ky Dudley Wood County Alecxander Marshall Gwynn (also nominated to the U.S. Military Academy) Jackson County Donovan Joseph Itobi Jefferson County Nathaniel Allen Starkey Jefferson County Thomas Bryce Swalm Berkeley County Logan Nathaniel Vance Clay County U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Elizabeth DuBois Kay (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy) Kanawha County U.S. Military Academy Robert Norman Gray Foglesong Jefferson County Alecxander Marshall Gwynn (also nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy) Jackson County Zachary Guy Lowes Logan County Christopher Theodore Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy) Jefferson County Kelly Margaret Martineau (also nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy) Jefferson County Kaitlin Madison Nester Kanawha County Jordon Ray Nibert Fayette County Sophie Grace Talkington Harrison County Jacob John Van Nostrand Cabell County Dillon Joseph Ziolkowski Ohio County U.S. Naval Academy Morganne Berkeley Andrews Berkeley County Blayne Lee Butler Mason County Victoria Lynn Carson Nicholas County Connor Scott Chapman Cabell County Isabella Christine D… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2702 McKinley, Kaptur Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Settlements Are Used to Address Opioid Crisis 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E., (R-W.Va.) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring the funds that states receive from opioid settlements are used to fight the epidemic and are focused towards treatment, prevention, education, and enforcement. The Opioid Settlement Accountability Act (H.R.5242) would ensure funds from opioid related settlements are used to address the opioid crisis and are not being used as a piggy bank for other projects. Click here to read the full text of H.R. 5242. Many states used money they received from the tobacco settlements in the 1990's for transportation projects and balancing budgets instead of prevention efforts. Twenty years later, we are seeing settlements being reached with communities impacted by the opioid crisis," McKinley said. "We must not repeat the same mistakes; these funds must be used to help address the crisis and not as a slush fund for other projects. Our legislation will serve as a guardrail, ensuring money from settlements related to the opioid crisis are used for treatment, prevention, education and enforcement. As the opioids litigation settlements are determined, the federal government must assure Medicaid-related dollars are directed and allocated to explicitly fund efforts to curb this tragic crisis. This legislation would ensure accountability of the opioids settlement money recouped from pharmaceutical companies and drug distributors and protect the funding from being used for other matters, Kaptur said. In communities like those in Ohio and West Virginia, where the opioids crisis has destroyed so many lives, settlement funds must be allocated to include treatment and social support services that help prevent further opioid misuse and substance abuse. The bill outlines that funds from these settlements be used for: Treatment and wrap around support services for individuals suffering from opioid use disorder. Education related to the dangers of opioid abuse. Programs to help patients red… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2704 Representatives David McKinley and Lori Trahan Statement on Status of Major League Baseball Negotiations 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Representatives David McKinley and Lori Trahan Statement on Status of Major League Baseball Negotiations f t # e Washington, November 22, 2019 Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and David McKinley (R-WV) released this statement in response to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments regarding the status of ongoing MLB and Minor League Baseball's (MiLB) Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) negotiations.We were disappointed by Commissioner Manfred's dismissive tone toward ongoing negotiations surrounding the future of Minor League Baseball. When we lead our bipartisan call with 104 of our colleagues expressing concern with the MLB's plans to eliminate as many as 42 affiliated teams, we did so on behalf of communities that stand to lose out on the deal not as a public relations ploy. Minor League teams provide an enormous cultural and economic benefit to the communities they call home. Their abandonment by Major League Baseball would devastate them, their bond purchasers, and other stakeholders affected by the potential loss of theseteams. We believe it is appropriate that the MLB fully understands the real impact their plans could have on the communities we represent. Congress has long been a partner with the MLB in preserving and growing our national pastime, and we expect our concerns to be taken seriously as negotiations continue,said Representatives McKinley andTrahan. Earlier this week, Representatives Trahan and McKinleyled a bipartisan effortwith 104 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge the MLB to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams. Interest in this effort continues to grow. This follows recent reporting by the Boston Globe and others that the MLB's proposal would disband short-season leagues like the New York-Penn League, elimin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-funding-for-telehealth-online-education Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Telehealth, Online Education 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.22.19 Capito, Manchin Announce Funding for Telehealth, Online Education WASHINGTON, 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 two grants totaling $437,436 to support telehealth and distance learning projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). West Virginians, particularly those who live in our smaller communities, often find themselves far removed from critical services. This USDA grant money will address two issues exacerbated by that geographical isolation: education and access to medical services. Im glad to see efforts to employ new technologies to correct these inequities for rural West Virginians, Senator Capito said. Rural communities like those across West Virginia have unique challenges when it comes to accessing education and healthcare services. We must do everything we can to make sure all West Virginians have the resources they need, Senator Manchin said. This funding will help West Virginia bridge that gap and provide quality education and healthcare services to even the most rural West Virginians through telehealth services. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that benefits our children and all West Virginians. Individual awards listed below: Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation $206,000 Salem University $231,436 # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-49-million-for-rural-water-infrastructure_- Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $49 Million for Rural Water Infrastructure 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.22.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $49 Million for Rural Water Infrastructure WASHINGTON, 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 two loan and grant combinations totaling $49,299,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These are big investments for big projects, Senator Capito said. The Lewisburg projects includes upgrades that will benefit more than 4700 residential and commercial users. The waterline projects in the Monumental Public Service District will replace short sidelines and install a new centrally located tank to better serve customers at higher elevations. Im glad to see USDA recognizing the infrastructure needs of West Virginia. Investing in infrastructure is critical to maintaining a clean water supply for all of our residents, especially those who live in the rural areas of our state. These investments will help expand drinking water containment and wastewater treatment systems so that all West Virginians have access to clean water and sanitation, no matter where they live. West Virginia needs billions of dollars in water infrastructure investment. These awards are just a drop in the bucket, but every bit counts. Thats why, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that supports resources for communities across West Virginia, said Senator Manchin. Individual awards listed below: City of Lewisburg $33,834,000 (loan) + 3,684,000 (grant) Monumental Public Service District $6,642,000 (loan) + 5,139,000 (grant) # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-52-million-for-rebuilding-of-herbert-hoover-high-school- Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $52 Million for Rebuilding of Herbert Hoover High School 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.22.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $52 Million for Rebuilding of Herbert Hoover High School WASHINGTON, 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 $52,304,385.75 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to rebuild Herbert Hoover High School. Herbert Hoover High School was critically damaged by the 2016 floods that tore through West Virginia. Since the flood in 2016, Ive been working closely with FEMA Region III and local government and school officials to make sure we rebuild Herbert Hoover as quickly and efficiently as possible, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds FEMA, Ive worked to prioritize this project and facilitate better relations between federal and local stakeholders. With clean up and multiple environmental assessments to clear, the process has been painstaking, but todays news is the light at the end of the tunnel. Im so glad weve made it to this point, and I cant wait for construction of the new Herbert Hoover to get underway! I am thrilled to see that FEMA is finally giving West Virginia the funds we need to rebuild Herbert Hoover High School. After the terrible flooding that ravaged West Virginia and killed 23 people, we came together as a state and helped each other rebuild. It was incredible to see the strength of West Virginians and the compassion they held for each other. I have continually worked with both FEMA and the Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure school rebuilds across West Virginia remain a priority. This has included working collaboratively with FEMA Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, and local officials including Kanawha County Superintendent Dr. Ron Duerring. This funding will help the Elkview community feel whole again and will get our kids back into their school so that they have the best possible learning environment. I look forward to s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-6-million-for-eastern-panhandle-transit-authority Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $6 Million for Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.22.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $6 Million for Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority WASHINGTON, 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 two grants totaling $6,080,000 for the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA) to assist in the financing of buses and their new busing headquarters. Funding is provided by the Department of Transportation (DOT). With the growth EPTA is seeing, this funding is critical to ensuring they can serve their communitys transportation needs, Senator Capito said. Whether its getting to class or heading in to work, many use these buses every day. Im proud to see this funding come to the Eastern Panhandle. I am glad to see that efforts to improve and develop our public transportation infrastructure across West Virginia are being supported by the DOT through this funding. This program addresses the public transportation challenges we face in West Virginia, and will create more economic development for our state. As a member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to fight for funding that will improve access to public transportation in our state, said Senator Manchin. We are thrilled to receive the award for Phase II of our EPTA Transit Center Project. With the continued growth of our agency along with increased ridership this project will enhance accessibility and mobility for our community. We are grateful for the support that we have received for the expansion of EPTA, said Elaine Bartoldson, Director of the Eastern Panhandle Authority. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-white-house-meeting Capito Statement on White House Meeting 2019-11-21 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.21.19 Capito Statement on White House Meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other senators: I was very encouraged by todays meeting at the White House, which focused on a range of policy issues, including USMCA, drug pricing, and ways we can continue improving our economy. During the lunch, I made it a priority to raise directly with the president the issue of securing our miners' pensions by passing and signing into law the Bipartisan American Miners Act. President Trump is aware of the importance of miners pensions and is committed to working with me on this. In addition to miners pensions, I also took the opportunity to discuss with him our ongoing efforts to secure our southern border and thanked him for his leadership, which has helped improve the situation at the border. As chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee, appropriating the resources needed to secure our borders by investing in a wall system, including physical barriers, technology, and personnel, is something that is critically important. Earlier this year, I was proud my Homeland Security funding billwhich included the $5 billion he requested for the border wall systempassed out of the full committee. I assured the president that this remains a top priority, and this is something I will continue fighting for. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in the Senate to address these issues that are so critical to West Virginia and communities across America. Earlier today, Senator Capito spoke on the Senate floor urging her colleagues to pass the Bipartisan American Miners Act. Click here to watch the full speech. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-stresses-urgency-in-passing-bipartisan-american-miners-act VIDEO: Capito Stresses Urgency in Passing Bipartisan American Miners Act 2019-11-21 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.21.19 VIDEO: Capito Stresses Urgency in Passing Bipartisan American Miners Act WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to underscore the importance of passing the Bipartisan American Miners Act, legislation she introduced with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) earlier this month. Specifically, the bill would secure our nations retired miners pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan and ensure that the miners who are at risk due to 2018 and 2019 coal company bankruptcies will not lose their health care. Protecting these benefits is a top priority for me because it impacts so many mining families and communities in West Virginia, Senator Capito said during her Senate floor speech. But I think its important to understand that this bill does not place other policy items in jeopardy. Passing this bill does not disturb the principle balance of the AML trust fund. That means we are not jeopardizing funds that are used to clean up abandoned mine sitesThe pension benefits of all the men and women who are at risk if Congress fails to act. The average benefit is $590 a month. These are not lavish benefits, but they are critical to our retirees. Click here or the image above to watch the full floor speech. TheBipartisanAmerican Miners Act of 2019will amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to transfer funds in excess of the amounts needed to meet existing obligations under the Abandoned Mine Land fund to the 1974 Pension Plan to prevent its insolvency. It will also amend the Coal Act to include 2018 and 2019 bankruptcies in the miners healthcare fix that passed in 2017. These actions will secure the pensions of 92,000 coal miners and protect health care benefits for 15,000 miners and their healthcare. TheBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019is also co-sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bob Ca… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2700 Representatives McKinley and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Non-Opioid Alternatives 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy U.S. Reps. David McKinley (WV-01) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act today, legislation to help address barriers to non-opioid pain management for seniors enrolled in Medicare, thereby helping stem the opioid epidemic across the nation. Specifically, the bill would address payment disincentives for practitioners to prescribe non-opioid treatment alternatives in surgical settings by requiring CMS to place non-opioid treatments on par with other separately paid drugs and devices in Medicare Part B. "Currently, our healthcare payment system is unnecessarily encouraging the use of opioids,"Rep. McKinley said.Our bill would ensure that CMS does not disincentivize the use of innovative non-opioid drugs and devices to treat and manage pain. While pain management for all patients should be handled individually, opioids should not be the first or only option given. Non-opioid treatments and therapies can be successful in replacing, delaying or reducing the use of opioids to treat post-surgical pain, and reduce the risk of opioid addiction,Rep. Sewell said.The NOPAIN Act would reduce disincentives for practitioners to provide patients enrolled in Medicare with non-opioid pain management, giving doctors the ability to prescribe treatments that are best-suited for their patients' needs. According tothe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), opioids are the main driver of drug overdose deaths accounting for 47,600 deaths in 2017 and 130 Americans every day. Additionally, the CDCestimatesthat the economic costs associated with prescription opioid misuse exceeds $78 billion annually. These costs include those associated with health care, lost productivity, addiction treatment and the judicial system. Researchshowsthat patients receiving an opioid prescription after short-stay surgeries have a 44% increased risk of opioid use. One 2018 studyshowedthat 12 percent of patients who had a soft tissue or orthopedic operation in the year p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-23-million-grant-greenbrier-valley-airport Congresswoman Miller Announces $2.3 Million Grant for Greenbrier Valley Airport 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-3) announced today an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant of $2,300,000 from the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to the Greenbrier Valley Airport. The funds will be used to reconstruct taxiway lighting. Innovating our infrastructure is crucial to ensuring our airports are safe and running efficiently, Congresswoman Miller said. This grant will keep our travelers safe and increase the airport's capacity to transport visitors and goods coming in and out of West Virginia. I am excited to see the Greenbrier region's tourism increase and economy strengthen as a result of this. The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America's airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-37-million-investment-improve-lewisburg-water Congresswoman Miller Announces $37 Million Investment to Improve Lewisburg Water Systems 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant, totaling $3,684,000, and a loan, totaling $33,834,000, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the City of Lewisburg. This Rural Development investment will be used to improve the city's water systems and benefit 4,194 residential customers, 611 commercial customers, and 104 public authority and industrial users. Improving Southern West Virginia's infrastructure is one of my top priorities, said Congresswoman Miller. I am pleased to see the USDA and the Trump Administration prioritizing the needs of our communities and ensuring Lewisburg has access to clean water for years to come. This investment will bring more residents and businesses to our region and make our state a greater place to live, work, and raise a family. These investments will bring reliable infrastructure to rural communities. They will replace old, fragile, leaking water pipes with new ones and allow upgrades to water handling systems that are decades old, boosting water pressure and cutting water losses. Working with our partners, these investments create jobs and improve public health and safety, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald DJ LaVoy said. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to partnering with rural communities to help them improve their infrastructure, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives. The improvements include a new water intake structure, upgrading the existing treatment plant, and providing two new water storage tanks. The raw water intake will be relocated 2 miles away from the auto salvage yard and the county landfill, which both drain into the Greenbrier River, in order to avoid any pollution that could enter the treatment plant. This move will ensure the health and safety of the customers. These funds are part of a nationwide USDA investment of $635 million to improve water systems and wastewater handling in 42 states, through the Water and Waste Di… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-grant-cabell-huntington-hospital-foundation Congresswoman Miller Announces Grant to Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant worth $206,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation. Each member of our community deserves access to quality health care, said Congresswoman Miller. I am pleased to see the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation receive this funding that will make it easier for rural West Virginians to get the health care they need. Thank you, President Trump and Under Secretary LaVoy, for your continued commitment to improving the lives of rural Americans. Distance learning and telemedicine make it easier for thousands of rural residents to take advantage of economic, health care and educational opportunities without having to travel long distances, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald DJ LaVoy said. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to partnering with rural communities to help them improve their quality of life, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives. This Rural Development investment will provide tele-stroke and tele-oncology health care to 10 rural communities in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. These funds provide the foundation the means to buy telemedicine equipment and establish a tele-stroke and tele-oncology network that will serve Cabell Huntington Hospital and 10 spokes sites. This grant is a part of a $42.5 million investment in 37 states for distance learning and telemedicine projects. It is provided through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program and will reach 5.4 million rural residents across the country. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-alex-x-mooney-announces-356000-grant-berkeley-county-schools Congressman Alex X. Mooney Announces $356,000 Grant for Berkeley County Schools 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Alex Mooney M001195 mooney.house.gov     legacy Congressman Alex X. Mooney Announces $356,000 Grant for Berkeley County Schools Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-2) announced a $356,882 grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to Berkeley County Schools: The Martinsburg Initiative. The funds are provided through the Combating Opioid Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (COOCLI) program. I welcome this investment to help Berkeley County Schools and the Martinsburg Initiative continue their efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. West Virginians know firsthand the devastating impact the opioid crisis is having across our state. I look forward to working with my colleagues in West Virginia and the federal government to reverse the tide of drug use that has impacted every corner of our state. President Donald Trump is committed to fighting the drug epidemic and I will continue to work with the Trump Administration to secure investments for our state, said Congressman Mooney. Specifically, funds provided under this award will support efforts to: 1) undertake research activities that entail implementing and evaluating community-based efforts to fight the opioid overdose epidemic; and 2) support and promote the partnership of law enforcement and public health agencies, whose collaboration is critical to reducing overdoses and other harms of opioid abuse. Berkeley County Schools: The Martinsburg Initiative will receive the COOCLI funds through a cooperative agreement between ONDCP and the University of Baltimore's Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement. ### 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-prevent-diabetes-and-reduce-health-care-costs Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Diabetes and Reduce Health Care Costs 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.20.19 Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Diabetes and Reduce Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for individuals at risk for diabetes and save long-term care costs for Medicare. The Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act would extend Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to Americans with pre-diabetes and risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes. This legislation is similar to the bill they have previously introduced. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. With one of the highest rates of adult diabetes in the nation and a considerable population at risk for the disease, West Virginia is no stranger to its costs and challenges, Senator Capito said. With diabetics spending more than twice as much more out-of-pocket on health care, its important that Congress take the necessary steps to combat the spread of this disease and contain costs. Im proud to partner with Senator Peters in introducing this legislation that will help stem the growing rate of diabetes and reduce the Medicare dollars being spent on it. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Capito that will expand critical health services to Michiganders and Americans with prediabetes or at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, said Senator Peters. By investing in preventative care for diabetes, at-risk individuals can potentially see lower health care costs, live longer and healthier lives and we can achieve significant savings for taxpayers. I hope the Senate will consider and pass this legislation soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are over 84 million adults with pre-diabetes, including nearly half of all seniors over age 65. Research released by the American Diabetes Association las… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mckinley.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2699 Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort 2019-11-19 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV David McKinley M001180 mckinley.house.gov     legacy Today, Representatives David McKinley P.E. (R-WV) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) led a bipartisan effort with 104 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge Major League Baseball (MLB) to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams. MLB's proposal would impact teams like the Princeton Rays, the Bluefield Blue Jays, and the West Virginia Power. In a letter written to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, with every team copied, the Members of Congress underscored the damage this move would cause to the communities where the at-risk teams are located. Minor league baseball is an important part of the fabric of communities in all corners of America. These clubs employ thousands of people, donate millions of dollars to local charities, and provide families with affordable entertainment. This proposal to fundamentally change the minor league system would be a blow to small towns in West Virginia and across the nation. I am proud to help lead this effort to protect minor league baseball and the communities it serves,said Congressman McKinley. The Lowell Spinners and other minor league teams across the United States provide critical economic and cultural benefits to the communities they call home. I was alarmed by news that the MLB is considering a reorganization that will wipe out the Spinners and 41 other minor league teams across the country. The Spinners bring enormous pride and joy to the Greater Lowell Community and the City has invested heavily in LeLacheur Park and surrounding infrastructure, providing an affordable, fun night out for families in the region. I am proud that my friend, Rep. David McKinley, and 104 of our colleagues in the Congress have joined forces to stand up for our communities. Together we are sending a clear, bipartisan message that the MLB plan is way off base, and the People's House is ready to standup for Minor League Baseball, said Congresswoman Trahan. The abandonment of Minor League clubs by Major League Baseball would devastate our communities, their bond purchasers… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-baldwin-stabenow-cassidy-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-crack-down-on-trade-cheating Capito, Baldwin, Stabenow, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating 2019-11-19 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.19.19 Capito, Baldwin, Stabenow, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating Play by the Rules Act holds China accountable for ignoring trade rules and harming American workers and businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) today introduced the bipartisan Play by the Rules Act to crack down on unfair trade cheating from nonmarket economies like China. Fair trade rules and policies are needed to protect U.S. jobs and promote economic growth in our country, said Senator Capito. Unfortunately, there are non-market economies that do not abide by free market forces to set prices, which ultimately puts our country at a disadvantage. Thats why its important that we hold those countries accountable when this happens. Doing so will ensure we are putting American jobs and the American economy first. Im glad to team up with Senator Baldwin once again in introducing this bipartisan legislation that will provide the Commerce Department the flexibility it needs to hold bad actors accountable and ensure that our trade policies are followed and respected. China doesnt play by the international trade rules they agreed to and they should be held accountable, said Senator Baldwin. This bipartisan legislation will give the Commerce Department the flexibility it needs to take stronger actions that protect American workers and businesses against China cheating. Our trade enforcement laws protect American workers and American jobs. When a bad actor like China circumvents our trade laws, they must be held accountable. The Play by the Rules Act would crack down on unfair trade practices and make sure American workers are competing on a level playing field, said Senator Stabenow. The United States can outcompete any country in the world if the rules are applied the same to both countries, sai… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-americans-save-on-health-costs-improve-patient-care Capito Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Americans Save on Health Costs, Improve Patient Care 2019-11-19 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.19.19 Capito Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Americans Save on Health Costs, Improve Patient Care Bill would extend funding for nonprofit entity authorized by Congress to help patients better understand their treatment options WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the independent non-profit corporation established to save Americans money on their health care costs and help patients better understand their diagnostic and treatment options. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) helps inform health care decisions by providing evidence on the effectiveness, benefits and harms of different treatment options for a condition. In making health care decisions, it is essential patients have as much useful information as possible, Senator Capito said. PCORI allows patients and their families to compare different treatment options, their effectiveness, and their costs to make more informed decisions. This hopefully helps them not only improve their care, but also spend limited health care dollars more wisely. As medical care and innovation continues to advance, patients have a right to know whether their particular treatment is effective, or whether a different course of action might work better for them, said Senator Warner. Frankly, nobody wants to spend time or money on a procedure they dont need, but too often, folks dont have the information they need to make that determination. Thats why Im proud to introduce this legislation today to help make sure that this crucial institute can continue its work of providing patients and their health care providers with an independent look at their options. One-size-fits-all medicine does not work. Patients deserve effective and efficient care tailored to them, said Dr. Cassidy. Health care cos… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photo-capito-facebook-state-officials-break-ground-for-major-broadband-project PHOTO: Capito, Facebook, State Officials Break Ground for Major Broadband Project 2019-11-18 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.18.19 PHOTO: Capito, Facebook, State Officials Break Ground for Major Broadband Project Investment will result in better internet speeds, improve internet connections across rural West Virginia BECKLEY, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today joined state leaders and representatives from Facebook for a ceremonial groundbreaking for a major broadband project in southern West Virginia. Todays groundbreaking is a result of Senator Capitos announcement in March 2019 of Facebooks plans to build a fiber optic cable that will run through parts of West Virginia. The project is expected to result in an approximately 275-mile route in West Virginia, providing the state with enhanced fiber optic connectivity. Senator Capito has worked for more than a year to make this project a reality, including discussing the issue directly with Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. Making sure West Virginia has reliable, high-speed internet has been a priority of mine since I was first elected to Congress, Senator Capito said. Im glad Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg followed through on his commitment he made to me during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing where I asked him to partner with West Virginia on rural fiber deployment. Builds like this are extremely important for our rural areas, because they provide these communities with the capacity to offer truly high-speed internet service. Im excited for what a fully connected West Virginia can offer the rest of the country, as well as what it can do for the future of our state. Todays groundbreaking brings us another step closer to achieving that goal. I truly believe that we need to take every opportunity that we can to continue connecting West Virginia to the outside world. And increasing access to broadband, through a project of this magnitude… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-defends-life-committee-oversight-and-reform-hearing Congresswoman Miller Defends Life at Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing 2019-11-15 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) defended the right to life in the Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing, Examining State Efforts to Undermine Access to Reproductive Health Care, which took place yesterday, November 14. Congresswoman Miller's remarks as prepared: Thank you, Ranking Member Jordan, and thank you to all of our witnesses for being here today. As a mother, I have had the privilege to feel life quicken in my womb. Now, as a grandmother, I have gotten to experience the endless joy that grandchildren bring to a family. I have had family members and friends who have yearned to be parents but were unable to have children on their own. Given this, I have seen the abundant blessings adoption can bring families. However, I have become increasingly concerned as of lately of actions taken by my colleagues across the aisle. Washington Democrats refusal to protect babies even after they are born alive after an abortion attempt is heartbreaking. Our most vulnerable and youngest citizens deserve our utmost protection. Click here to watch Congresswoman Miller's full questioning. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-hassan-introduce-bipartisan-bills-to-spur-investment-in-rural-broadband Capito, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Spur Investment in Rural Broadband 2019-11-15 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.15.19 Capito, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Spur Investment in Rural Broadband Bills would create tax credit for states and localities to direct toward rural broadband projects, and support public-private and municipally directed rural broadband bonds WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), introduced two bipartisan bills to help states, cities, and towns spur investment in rural broadband projects. TheRural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act,led by Senator Capito and cosponsored by Senator Hassan, would allow state and local governments to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance public-private rural broadband projects, and allow the federal government to assist state and local governments in bond payments.TheRural Broadband Investment Tax Credit Act, led by Senator Hassan and cosponsored by Senator Capito, would create a federal tax credit that states and localities could direct toward rural broadband projects. Since launching Capito Connect in 2015, Ive been working every angle to ensure rural areas get reliable, affordable connectivity,Senator Capito said.The bills Ive introduced with Senator Hassan today provide additional funding revenues for communities looking to invest in rural broadband. By incentivizing buildout and expanding financing options, these bills work together to help close the digital divide in West Virginia and across rural America. From innovative small businesses owners who need reliable broadband access to kids across our state who need to get online to do their schoolwork, its clear that more work needs to be done to ensure that rural communities in the Granite State and across the country have better broadband access,said Senator Hassan. The bills that Senator Capito and I introduced give states and localities the resources and flexibility that they n… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-klobuchar-introduce-bill-to-increase-patient-access-to-cardiovascular-and-pulmonary-care Capito, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Increase Patient Access to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Care 2019-11-13 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.13.19 Capito, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Increase Patient Access to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Care WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation would expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by authorizing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to order cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation under Medicare and begin supervising this care in 2021. Far too many West Virginians are living with and dying from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, Senator Capito said. Cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation are shown to reduce the number of deaths from these diseases and improve quality of life, but not nearly enough patientsespecially those in rural and underserved areasare receiving these services. This legislation will allow additional providers to order and supervise these programs sooner, making it easier to ensure patients are able to access the care they need and deserve. Ensuring timely access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs is critical to improving the lives of people who need cardiovascular care. Our new legislation will expand on my Improving Access to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Act that was signed into law last year to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise these rehabilitation programs three years earlier and also order these services, helping more patients get the care they need, Senator Klobuchar said. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners would like to thank Senators Capito and Klobuchar for introducing the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2019. Patients who receive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation have more favorable outcomes yet federal law limits patient access by not authorizing NPs to order this car… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-mobile-offices-in-eastern-panhandle Capito Announces Mobile Offices in Eastern Panhandle 2019-11-12 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.12.19 Capito Announces Mobile Offices in Eastern Panhandle Meet with Capito staff in Berkeley, Mineral, Grant, Hampshire counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced new mobile office dates throughout West Virginia for the rest of the month of November. Members of Senator Capitos staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are not required but are encouraged, and they can be made by visiting Senator Capitos mobile office page on her website. Mobile office schedule for November 19 25, 2019: Tuesday, November 19 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Berkeley Senior Services 217 N. High St. Martinsburg, WV 25401 Wednesday, November 20 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Keyser Senior Center 30 South Church St. Keyser, WV 26726 Thursday, November 21 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Petersburg Senior Center 111 Virginia Avenue Petersburg, WV 26847 Monday, November 25 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Romney Senior Center School Street and Birch Lane Romney, WV 26757 # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-hud-funding-for-marion-county_- Capito, Manchin Announce HUD funding for Marion County 2019-11-12 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.12.19 Capito, Manchin Announce HUD funding for Marion County WASHINGTON, 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 a grant totaling $132,152 to support the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority (FMHA). Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). My staff and I are very excited to hear of the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authoritys successful bid for additional Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers to help disabled community members find affordable housing, Senator Capito said. Im glad that my office was able to work alongside the FMHA to ensure eligibility and secure these critical tools. This is a great example of how the expertise we build here in Washington benefits West Virginians at the local level. Everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have a roof over their head. Access to affordable housing helps individuals to get back on their feet and gives them a hand up, not a hand out so they have the opportunity to contribute to their communities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I am proud that West Virginia is receiving this funding, and I will continue to fight to ensure that everyone has a roof over their head and a place to sleep, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-hosts-eda-assistant-secretary-in-west-virginia-for-economic-development-announcements Capito Hosts EDA Assistant Secretary in West Virginia for Economic Development Announcements 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.11.19 Capito Hosts EDA Assistant Secretary in West Virginia for Economic Development Announcements CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee, today hosted U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dr. John Fleming in West Virginia for a series of economic development announcements. During the announcement this morning, Senator Capito and Assistant Secretary Fleming announced U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding totaling $7,049,375 for eight projects throughout the state. Improving our economy, revitalizing communities, and creating opportunities for West Virginians has been a top priority of mine since day one, said Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Senate EPW Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee. Thats exactly why after just two months of being a United States Senator, I made it a priority to meet directly with EDA leadership to encourage them to invest in West Virginiaspecifically focusing on projects that spur economic growth. My position on the Senate Appropriations Committee and my chairmanship on the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee have allowed me the opportunity to deliver real and tangible results for West Virginians, and todays announcement is a perfect example of this. Im proud to have Assistant Secretary Fleming with me today in West Virginia to announce this important funding that will provide much-needed support to projects in every corner of West Virginia, and I look forward to continuing our efforts together to make West Virginia the best place to live and work. EDA is pleased to work closely with Senator Capito to help support West Virginias growing economy, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dr. John Fleming said. We congratulate our grantees for their focus on creat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-7-million-in-eda-grants- Capito, Manchin Announce More than $7 Million in EDA Grants 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.11.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More than $7 Million in EDA Grants CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), also a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a series of economic development grants totaling $7,049,375 for eight projects throughout the state. Funding is provided by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). When I was first elected to the Senate, I noticed West Virginia really wasnt getting enough economic development funding from the EDA, Senator Capito said. After speaking with EDA leadership directly and securing a commitment from the EDA to reprioritize rural communities often lacking access to capital, today West Virginia is finally getting its fair share to build an ecosystem for entrepreneurship where small businesses and communities can thrive. I was glad to host Assistant Secretary Fleming today in West Virginia to announce these grants, which will provide much-needed support to projects in every corner of our state. I am glad to see that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is supporting West Virginia by investing in our regional economies and infrastructure which is essential to creating good paying jobs, boosting economic development and improving the lives of all residents and businesses across West Virginia. I truly believe West Virginians are the most dedicated and hardworking individuals and through these investments that create jobs, our people will be able to prove it. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding that strengthens and diversifies our economy, and supports West Virginians and their goals, said Senator Manchin. Senator Capito and EDA Assistant Secretary John Fleming held an event in Putnam County today where they officially announced these project investments. Indi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-op-ed-highlights-importance-of-economic-development-investments-as-state-looks-to-grow-economy Capito Op-Ed Highlights Importance of Economic Development Investments as State Looks to Grow Economy 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.11.19 Capito Op-Ed Highlights Importance of Economic Development Investments as State Looks to Grow Economy Op-ed comes ahead of several major economic development announcements planned for today with EDA Assistant Secretary CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee, today penned an op-ed for the Charleston Gazette-Mail discussing the benefits in partnerships like the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in order to revitalize communities and grow local economies. The op-ed comes on the same day that Senator Capito will be hosting U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Dr. John Fleming in West Virginia to announce several major economic development grants. After discovering that USEDA investments in West Virginia were not matching the need for federal dollars to spur economic growth or focusing enough on infrastructure and workforce training, Senator Capito made it a top priority to make these concerns clear to the agency. As a result, the EDA has since hired a state representative for West Virginia to help communities structure projects, and has invested more than $40 million in economic development projects throughout the statemore than a 400 percent increase. West Virginians are some of the hardest working people in the nation, and they can compete with anyone as long as they have the right tools to succeed. When the federal government serves as a willing partner for all parts of this countryregardless if they are urban or ruralwe can promote economic growth and opportunity for all Americans. Thats exactly what this partnership is all about. I know that by working together with EDA through investment opportunities like these, we can chart a better path forward for West Virginia. And thats exactly what I… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-welcomes-home-vietnam-veterans-in-pinning-ceremony PHOTOS: Capito Welcomes Home Vietnam Veterans in Pinning Ceremony 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.11.19 PHOTOS: Capito Welcomes Home Vietnam Veterans in Pinning Ceremony CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today celebrated Veterans Day with West Virginia veterans during an event in Charleston. During the event, Vietnam Veterans were presented with Welcome Home pins. Veterans and their family members were also able to inquire about services Senator Capitos office offers exclusively to veterans. For these Vietnam veterans who had not received the proper homecoming they deserved, I hope today feels like the closing of that chapter, Senator Capito said. West Virginia is home to thousands of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Today is the day designated to honor them, but my wish is that veterans always feel appreciated. The Welcome Home pin is a small, special reminder that we do appreciate all our veterans have done to secure the freedoms we enjoy every day. BACKGROUND: The official Welcome Home pin is provided by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and was designed in 2012 by the Obama administration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The desire to ensure that every Vietnam veteran is formally thanked for their service and welcomed home has been continued by the Trump administration. With each pin presentation the veteran is given a proclamation from the President, explaining the pin, his designation of March 29th as a National Holiday to commemorate Vietnam veterans each year and thanking them for their service. The Vietnam War Commemoration is overseen by the Department of Defense (DoD) and to be able to present these pins you have to apply to be a commemorative partner. Senator Capito is the only member in the West Virginia delegation offering this pin. Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, regardless of location are eligible to receive a lapel pin. A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-commemorates-veterans-day Capito Commemorates Veterans Day 2019-11-08 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.08.19 Capito Commemorates Veterans Day WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement in observance of Veterans Day on Monday: Thousands of veterans have made their home in West Virginia. Our military history is such a source of pride for our state. On this Veterans Day, my hope is that our country takes a moment to remember the daily sacrifices of our veterans and their families. It is our duty to live up to those sacrifices. From the way we talk to each other to the way we disagree with each other, we are obligated, in their honor, to strive to be Americans worth fighting for. Earlier this week, Senator Capito spoke on the Senate floor in tribute to our nations veterans. You can watch her remarks here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-usda-funding-for-rural-development_- Capito, Manchin Announce USDA Funding for Rural Development 2019-11-08 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.08.19 Capito, Manchin Announce USDA Funding for Rural Development WASHINGTON, 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 two grants to support rural development in West Virginia. One grant will support Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, while the other will be used for the implementation of an ATV trail on the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Its always rewarding when funding comes together for worthwhile projects in West Virginia, and thats especially true for these grants, which will bolster development in our rural counties, Senator Capito said. Im pleased that efforts to expand the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system and support Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College will have the benefit of federal investements, and I look forward to the positive impacts in store for these deserving communities. West Virginians are some of the hardest working people around, especially those in rural communities across our state. With these investments, West Virginians will have the opportunity to show that and this funding will also help create new jobs and better prepare West Virginians to get back to work. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to bring opportunities to our communities to improve the lives of all West Virginians, said Senator Manchin. Individual awards listed below: Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College - $48,325 Region Four Planning and Development Council - $50,000 # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-rosen-introduce-bipartisan-broadband-parity-act- Capito, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Broadband Parity Act 2019-11-08 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.08.19 Capito, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Broadband Parity Act Bipartisan legislation would ensure access to quality broadband by bringing parity to how high speed internet is defined across all federal broadband programs WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the introduction of their Broadband Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring all federal broadband programs to the current definition of what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines as high-speed internet (currently 25/3 Mbps). Their bill would ensure that all communities and entities receiving federal broadband support have access to internet service that is actually at broadband speeds. Access to high-speed internet is essential for economic growth, job creation, and an improved quality of life. Unfortunately, in states like West Virginia, many of our rural communities are being left behind as the digital divide grows, Senator Capito said. Im glad to partner with Senator Rosen on this bill that will contribute to our ongoing efforts to close the digital divide by bringing parity on what defines high-speed broadband across all federal broadband programs. In 2019, quality broadband internet connections should be readily available to Nevadans across our state, said Senator Rosen. This is especially true for those living in rural communities who depend on reliable internet connectivity to access services such as telehealth and to participate fully in our digital economy. This bipartisan legislation will take concrete steps towards closing the digital divide for all Americans and Ill continue to work on solutions that bring parity to our communities. BACKGROUND: Currently, there are over twenty federal broadband programs promoting access to fixed broadband service. However, each program follows i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/west-virginia-delegation-urges-president-trump-to-designate-state-funeral-for-last-surviving-medal-of-honor-recipient_- West Virginia Delegation Urges President Trump to Designate State Funeral for Last Surviving Medal of Honor Recipient 2019-11-08 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.08.19 West Virginia Delegation Urges President Trump to Designate State Funeral for Last Surviving Medal of Honor Recipient WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), with Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.), wrote a letter to President Trump to urge him to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient. The letter said in part, Our West Virginia congressional delegation has been united in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that calls for this momentous event, however the President of the United States has the sole authority to designate a state funeral. We believe that a single state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II would bring our country together like never before to honor the Greatest Generation and all the 16 million men and women who served from 1941 to 1945. Read full letter below or click here: Dear President Trump, We are honored to write to you on behalf of all generations of patriotic West Virginia Veterans to request a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Our West Virginia congressional delegation has been united in introducing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that calls for this momentous event, however the President of the United States has the sole authority to designate a state funeral. We believe that a single state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II would bring our country together like never before to honor the Greatest Generation and all the 16 million men and women who served from 1941 to 1945. As you are well aware, Medals of Honor were awarded to 472 World War II Service Men and Women. Only two of those recipients are alive today, following the passing of Francis S. Currey last month. Charles H. Coolidge and West Virginias own Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, are the last remaining Medal of Honor recipients. … 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-community-development-in-west-virginia Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $300K for Community Development in West Virginia 2019-11-07 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.07.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $300K for Community Development in West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $313,000 for the City of Beckley from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program to preserve and expand affordable housing options and provide assistance for low-income families. Ive been a strong advocate for the CDBG program because of the flexibility it provides recipients to meet community challenges, Senator Capito said. Im pleased to see Beckley receive this funding, which will enable the city to address unmet needs that are important to the community. Access to affordable housing gives a hand up not a hand out to West Virginians trying to get back on their feet and gives them the support they need to contribute to their communities. I have always said that nobody knows what a community needs better than its people. Thats why Im glad Beckley is directly receiving this funding and that they will get to determine how best to use these funds. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Im proud to support CDBG funding and Im happy this funding is going to Beckley, said Senator Manchin. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/following-alarming-reports-of-sexual-misconduct-at-the-va-capito-and-ernst-call-for-information-to-be-brought-forward Following ‘Alarming’ Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Capito and Ernst Call for Information to Be Brought Forward 2019-11-07 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.07.19 Following Alarming Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Capito and Ernst Call for Information to Be Brought Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. In light of alarming reports detailing incidents of sexual assault and harassment at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, called on officials to quickly bring information forward to identify gaps in the VAs policies, to prevent the reoccurrence of such incidents, and to hold perpetrators accountable. In a letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, Senators Capito and Ernst called for information from the department. The recent incidents indicate that there may be lingering issues within VA policies, procedure, and system that must be resolved. We are disturbed by these allegations and feel it is essential that we understand better what the VA is doing to address the problems and prevent them from happening in the future, the senators wrote. A 2011 report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) uncovered deficiencies in the VAs oversight resulting from unclear reporting standards, a lack of risk assessment tools, and an inadequate amount of information about a veterans legal history to generate a comprehensive risk-assessment process. As a result, the VA implemented nine recommendations from the GAO to help resolve these issues. However, since then, there have been several high-profile incidents of sexual harassment and assault. In their letter, the senators demanded answers to the following questions: How does the VA assess the credentials of contracting providers? Do standards exist to ensure these providers have no history of sexual assault or sexual harassment? If not, how can the department improve this process? How many current employees of the VA have been convicted of sexual assault or had a complaint involving sexual assault sustained by an administrative determination? Has the VA increased an employees rate of basic pay, awarded an employee… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-20-million-for-critical-infrastructure-in-kanawha-putnam-counties Capito Announces $20 Million for Critical Infrastructure in Kanawha, Putnam Counties 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.06.19 Capito Announces $20 Million for Critical Infrastructure in Kanawha, Putnam Counties WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, today announced $20,000,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportations Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants. Funding will support the West Virginia Department of Transportation with widening over three miles of Interstate 64, including the Nitro-St. Albans bridge. Commuters along I-64 know how congested the Nitro-St. Albans bridge section is every morning and evening. Modern surface transportation infrastructure is essential to our states economy and the safety of our communities, Senator Capito said. As chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, I have worked with the West Virginia Division of Highways to prioritize projects important to our state, and I wrote to Secretary Chao in July to highlight the importance of this project. As a result of Senator Capitos efforts, West Virginia has received a total of $60 million in BUILD grants. To read Senator Capitos letter to Secretary Chao, click here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-mcconnell-introduce-the-bipartisan-american-miners-act-to-secure-pensions-and-healthcare1 Capito, Manchin, McConnell Introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act to Secure Pensions and Healthcare 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.06.19 Capito, Manchin, McConnell Introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act to Secure Pensions and Healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and today introduced theBipartisan American Miners Act of 2019,legislation to secure our nations retired miners pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, and ensuring that the miners who are at risk due to 2018 and 2019 coal company bankruptcies will not lose their healthcare. For the thousands of West Virginia miners depending on these pensions and health care plans, this bipartisan fix is the answer, Senator Capito said. This is a permanent remedy for the pension and health care dilemma miners across Appalachia have unfairly had to face. Ive been working in the Senate with Leader McConnell and Senator Manchin on this issue for years, and Im so glad to see us come to this solution today. Our miners worked for these pensions, and Im proud to be able to deliver what theyve earned. Year after year, our coal miners risked their lives to bring America the energy needed to become the world leader we are today. Our coal miners made a commitment to our country, and now it is our turn to uphold the commitment we made to them in 1946 by securing their hard-earned pensions and healthcare. This is not a solution that can be held off any longer and we must act now, which is why I am proud to introduce the Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 with my colleagues today to secure our commitment to our miners by protecting their pensions and healthcare. I look forward to passing this legislation with all of my colleagues in the near future and getting this to the Presidents desk, said Senator Manchin. Unfortunately, eight years of regulatory assault on coal country cant be undone overnight. Earlier this week, I personally raised with President Trump the importance of prote… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-explains-why-certain-regulations-prevent-manufacturers-from-reducing-emissions VIDEO: Capito Explains Why Certain Regulations Prevent Manufacturers from Reducing Emissions 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.06.19 VIDEO: Capito Explains Why Certain Regulations Prevent Manufacturers from Reducing Emissions GAIN Act benefits environment and economy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today questioned experts about the Growing American Innovation Now (GAIN) Act, her legislation that would change the requirements that trigger the burdensome New Source Review regulation. I am a proud cosponsor of the GAIN Act, which would reduce the red tape currently preventing upgrades and efficiency improvements that would serve to reduce emissions, especially at existing facilities, Senator Capito said. Getting this policy right is essential for realizing a bipartisan environmental goal of this Committee: facilitating deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage which is integral to meeting international climate targets, protecting domestic jobs, and driving innovation and the competitiveness of the American economy. Senator Capito introduced the GAIN Act with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.). Watch Senator Capitos full remarks here. The GAIN Act would: Amend the definition of modification and construction to clarify when New Source Review (NSR) permits are required. Enable facilities to more readily carry out pollution control upgrades, energy efficiency projects, and equipment reliability and safety improvements. Provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator with authority under certain, clearly defined circumstances to require NSR permitting after determination of an adverse effect to human health or the environment. Read the text of the GAIN Act here. Background Information: The EPW Committee has repeatedly heard from hearing witnesses and stakeholders… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-honors-veterans-during-senate-floor-speech VIDEO: Capito Honors Veterans During Senate Floor Speech 2019-11-06 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.06.19 VIDEO: Capito Honors Veterans During Senate Floor Speech WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke on the Senate floor to thank and honor veterans ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. We should thank our veterans each and every day. It is important that we pay them the respect to our veterans whenever the opportunity arises. Without their great sacrifices and dedication to defending the flag, this country would not be what it is today, Senator Capito said during her Senate floor speech. Click here or the image below to watch the full floor speech. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-manchin-announce-more-than-227k-to-address-infectious-disease-consequences-of-the-opioid-crisis Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $227K to Address Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis 2019-11-05 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Shelley Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov     legacy 11.05.19 Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $227K to Address Infectious Disease Consequences of the Opioid Crisis WASHINGTON, 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 $227,381 in funding through the Health and Human Resources (HHS) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Funding will be used to address infectious disease consequences of the opioid crisis, such as HIV or Hepatitis, in West Virginia through increased testing and linkage to care. The rising numbers of cases of HIV and Hepatitis in communities most-highly affected by the opioid crisis are a serious concern. Ive been monitoring the situation closely, and this funding from HHS will help our state better understand how these viruses are spreading and how we can prevent further cases, Senator Capito said. West Virginia has been hit the hardest by the opioid epidemic and the effects of this crisis are seen in every county, community, and family across our state. I have always been a supporter of programs that help address the consequences of the opioid epidemic, such as the spread of infectious diseases. By providing treatment and testing, we can work towards a healthier West Virginia and begin to recover from the opioid epidemic. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding that will help West Virginia recover from this terrible crisis, said Senator Manchin. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-announces-november-mobile-office-hours Congresswoman Miller Announces November Mobile Office Hours 2019-11-01 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Carol Miller M001205 miller.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C. Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today announced her mobile office hours for November. At the mobile office locations, members of Congresswoman Millers' staff will be available to help Third District residents who are having problems with federal agencies and programs. Constituents are encouraged to bring along documents they have received from federal agencies related to their issues. My staff and I are committed to serving the people of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia. My staff has more than 30 years of experience working with federal agencies and can help cut through red tape. These mobile office hours offer residents the chance to meet with my staff on issues without having to travel to one of my district offices, Congresswoman Miller said. Tuesday, November 5th 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Summers County Council on Aging 120 2ndAvenue Hinton, WV 25951 Thursday, November 7th 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Barboursville Senior Center 721 Central Avenue Barboursville, WV 25504 Wednesday, November 13th 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lewisburg City Hall 942 W. Washington Street Lewisburg, WV 24901 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Rupert Town Hall 65 Nicholas Street Rupert, WV 25984 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Rainelle City Hall 201 Kanawha Avenue Rainelle, WV 25962 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Welch City Hall 88 Howard Street Welch, WV 24801 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ieager City Hall 53 Circle Street Iaeger, WV 24844 Thursday, November 14th 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Westmoreland Senior Center 3609 Hughes Street Huntington, WV 25704 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Milton City Hall 1139 Smith Street Milton, WV 25541 Tuesday, November 19th 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Greenbank Public Library RR 28 Greenbank, WV 24944 Wednesday, November 20th 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Princeton City Hall 800 Bee Street Princeton, WV 24740 ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mooney-announces-125k-grant-putnam-wellness-coalition Congressman Mooney Announces $125k Grant for Putnam Wellness Coalition 2019-11-01 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Alex Mooney M001195 mooney.house.gov     legacy Congressman Mooney Announces $125k Grant for Putnam Wellness Coalition Washington, DC Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney announced that Putnam Wellness Coalition, under the direction of the Regional Family Resource Center, was awarded a $125,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant that will continue to allow programming for prevention services that will positively impact the knowledge and behaviors of Putnam County youth. These funds will allow Putnam Wellness Coalition to accomplish their mission of opioid education and prevention. Under the leadership of the late Bill O'Dell, this organization has achieved great accomplishments and this new investment will allow their team to build upon those successes, said Congressman Mooney. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mooney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mooney-introduces-bill-provide-additional-funding-corridor-h Congressman Mooney Introduces Bill to Provide Additional Funding for Corridor H 2019-11-01 2019 2019-11 Republican House WV Alex Mooney M001195 mooney.house.gov     legacy Congressman Mooney Introduces Bill to Provide Additional Funding for Corridor H Washington, DCCongressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-02) introduced H.R. 4896, Advancing Infrastructure Development in Appalachia Act or the AID in Appalachia Act. Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the companion Senate bill S. 2271 on July 25, 2019. Finishing the final stretch of Corridor H is a top priority and I am optimistic that this innovative and bipartisan approach will provide the necessary funding to get it built. This bill is a real win-win situation for West Virginia and other states that no longer have a use for their Appalachian highway funding but whom have other transportation infrastructure needs. I am very pleased to be part of a solution to ensure West Virginia gets access to more transportation funding. I will continue to work with Senator Capito and my other colleagues in the West Virginia Delegation on this important issue, said Congressman Alex Mooney. The Corridor H Highway Authority is excited about Congressman Mooney's legislation that would provide an additional funding stream for Corridor H. These are the exact types of funding sources and creative thinking necessary to complete Corridor H as quickly as possible. The economic development opportunities being created with every constructed mile is evident. We fully expect those opportunities will continue to grow as we get closer to full completion, said Robbie Morris, Chairman, Corridor H Highway Authority. About the Bill: H.R. 4896, Advancing Infrastructure Development in Appalachia Act or the AID in Appalachia Act is cosponsored by Reps. David McKinley (WV-01), Carol Miller (WV-03), & David Trone (MD-06). This bill will allow West Virginia to get a transfer of funds from states that are hoarding and not spending their related funds in return for unrestricted TIFIA (Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act) transportation grant funds that can be used for any project and that would have a 100% match, rather than the traditional 90-10 match.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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