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https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-send-letter-biden-impact-recent-houthi-attacks-global-trade Miller, Colleagues Send Letter to Biden on the Impact of Recent Houthi Attacks on Global Trade 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to neutralize recent threats and attacks from an Iranian-backed militia, known as the Houthis, on trade cargo ships in the Red Sea near Yemen. The letter also urges the Biden Administration to work with our international partners to secure our trade lanes. These attacks have caused many major trade companies to redirect their cargo shipments which delays arrivals and increases costs for consumers. Click HERE for the full letter. Joining Congresswoman Miller in sending the letter are Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Randy Weber (R-TX), Cory Mills (R-FL), Mike Carey (R-OH), Nick LaLota (R-NY), August Pfluger (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY). On the attacks by Houthi’s on the global trade market in the Red Sea: While the world remains stunned by the senseless violence committed by Iran-backed militias in Israel, Iran has stepped up their international attacks by having the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia group in Yemen, send shockwaves through the global trade market by attacking global shipping in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal and Red Sea provide passage to about 12% of the world’s seaborne oil and 8% of its liquefied natural gas. As much as 8.2 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products traversed the Red Sea from January to November of 2023 and 20% of all shipping containers globally rely on safe passage through it. The route through the Suez Canal is also the most direct route used to ship goods between Europe and Asia. On the impact of Houthi’s attacks on the global supply chain and rising shipment times and costs: These attacks have forced trade giants, such as BP and Maersk, to suspend passage through the Suez Canal and opt to direct their ships around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, a substantially longer and more expensive journey. Experts have estimated that traveling from Asia to Northern Europe around … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-and-chairman-smith-call-irs-commissioner-werfel-testify-ways-and Rep. Miller and Chairman Smith Call IRS Commissioner Werfel to Testify before the Ways and Means Committee 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), and all Ways and Means Republicans sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel calling on him to testify before the Ways and Means Committee on the Biden Administration’s failure to follow a law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. In November, the IRS announced its decision to delay implementation of the Democrat-mandated lower 1099-K reporting threshold that was included in the American Rescue Plan Act. In its flawed guidance, the IRS also made the legally dubious decision to change the law without any authority to do so from Congress. “This Administration is hellbent on picking winners and losers in how they interpret the law. Unfortunately, the loser is always the American taxpayer," said Congresswoman Miller. “The change of the reporting 1099-K threshold from $20,000 and over 200 transactions to only $600 would have hurt over 44 million American taxpayers and the IRS’ refusal to implement the change has created more uncertainty going forward. For this reason, the reporting threshold should remain at $20,000 which protects Americans from paying redundant taxes. My bill, the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act will return the threshold to the time-tested standard and save the IRS and Americans alike from unnecessary headaches for the foreseeable future. I am looking forward to the Commissioner’s testimony before the Committee, he will have many tough questions to answer.” “The IRS should not be shielding Democrats from the consequences of their own bad lawmaking – the clear intent of which was to maximize tax revenues, even if that meant placing 90 percent of the tax burden on middle-class families and gig workers,” said Chairman Smith. “Congress alone can repeal the unpopular, unworkable 1099K reporting requirement that Democrats and President Biden rammed through on a purely partisan basis. Republicans stand ready to do just that if the President and Senate Democrats would agre… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-colleagues-in-bipartisan-push-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs Capito Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter – led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) – urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, which makes it harder for patients to afford their medications. “This decision is an important step in the right direction for low-income and other eligible patients who rely on manufacturer and nonprofit copay assistance programs to alleviate affordability and access challenges for their medicines,” the senators said. “Instead of appealing the court’s ruling, we urge you to adopt policies from the 2020 NBPP [Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters] that strike the right balance of preserving a plan’s ability to control costs while also putting the patient first,” the senators continued. In addition to Senators Capito, Kaine and Marshall, the letter is signed by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). Full text of the letter is available here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-wishes-west-virginians-amerry-christmas VIDEO: Capito Wishes West Virginians a Merry Christmas 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper **Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video message wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas. Full video transcript included below: “Merry Christmas, West Virginia. As you gather with family and loved ones to enjoy the traditions and festivities, I hope this is a time of great joy, peace, and happiness. “I encourage you to pause and reflect on what's most important during this Christmas season. Whether you are at home or traveling to see those who matter most, let's come together and celebrate the blessings that we have and renew our hope for a bright future and a new year ahead. “Let's also remember the brave men and women serving overseas, first responders and law enforcement officers, and our medical professionals who are unable to spend these special holidays with their loved ones because of their selfless service to all of us. “From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. May your days be merry and bright, and may the year ahead be full of blessings for you and your family.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-barrasso-ferc-must-fix-epas-proposed-clean-power-plan-20 Capito, Barrasso: FERC Must Fix EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 2023-12-20 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips and Commissioners James Danly, Allison Clements, and Mark C. Christie. The Senators urged the Commissioners to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 and fix the associated threats to electric reliability the plan presents. “The record developed at the Technical Conference, and the actions taken by the Commission and by EPA after the Technical Conference, clearly show that a majority of Commissioners agreed (and Mr. Joseph Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation acknowledged) that more work is necessary to determine how EPA’s proposed rule could impair electric reliability,” the senators write. “We share Commissioner Danly’s hope that EPA will return to the Commission again to discuss how its Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 can avoid harming electric reliability. We urge you to remain engaged with EPA and to keep us apprised of progress on these critically important matters. As we pointed out in our letter of November 2, if Commissioners and FERC staff do not bring to bear your expertise and fact-based analysis to dissuade the EPA from continuing on its current course, you will bear at least partial responsibility for any blackouts and brownouts that occur as result of electric resource shortages that would be attributable to compliance with a final rule resembling the Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0,” the senators also wrote. This follows a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that Senators Capito and Barrasso sent out yesterday. In addition, Senators Barrasso and Capito have sent two other letters to FERC on this topic on June 30 and November 2. Read the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-west-virginia-priorities-in-committee-passed-addiction-response-legislation Capito Secures West Virginia Priorities in Committee-Passed Addiction Response Legislation 2023-12-20 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the passage of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee recently. The comprehensive, bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and adds programs designed to address the nation’s ongoing substance use disorder epidemic. Senator Capito was a cosponsor of the original legislation, which passed in 2018, and worked with her colleagues to ensure a number of key provisions she championed were continued in the bill’s reauthorization. “As far too many in West Virginia and across our nation experience the lasting and devastating consequences of addiction, we must continue to ensure the appropriate resources are available for individuals, families, and communities that are struggling with this epidemic,” Senator Capito said. “The SUPPORT Act provides needed relief by focusing on prevention, treatment and recovery, and addresses new challenges since the original bill was passed like increases of fentanyl overdoses and other emerging threats. I was proud to advocate on behalf of and ultimately secure provisions in this bill that are important to my state, and will continue to work with my colleagues to see this legislation become law.” BACKGROUND: As approved by the committee on December 12, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act includes provisions based on a number of bills Senator Capito has introduced, including: The Safe Response Act, which reauthorizes grants to train first responders on how to safely respond to a known or suspected drug overdose. The Rise From Trauma Act, which reauthorizes resources to identify, prevent, and mitigate the effects of trauma related to the addiction epidemic among infants, children, and their families. This bill ensures the continuation of a task force to identify and disseminate trauma-informed best practices within federal gr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-barrasso-to-epa-illegal-proposal-to-close-power-plants-will-jeopardize-americas-grid-raise-costs-for-consumers Capito, Barrasso to EPA: Illegal Proposal to Close Power Plants Will Jeopardize America’s Grid, Raise Costs for Consumers 2023-12-19 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to again outline significant concerns with the administration’s proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 that aims to close down power plants across the country, threatening America’s electric grid reliability on unjustifiable legal grounds. “We urge the EPA to rescind its Clean Power Plan 2.0 proposal and make affordability, reliability, and the limits of its authorities under the Clean Air Act cornerstones of any future proposal. The more time that has passed since the proposal, the more issues with the Clean Power Plan 2.0 have been uncovered,”the senators write. Read the full letter here and below: Dear Administrator Regan: We write in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA or Agency) latest solicitation of comments regarding the impacts of the proposed “Clean Power Plan 2.0” on small entities and on the reliability of the electric grid. We are deeply concerned that the Agency’s proposal is unachievable, uneconomic, and unreasonable for small and large electric generating units (EGUs) alike given that the emissions control technologies mandated are currently inadequately demonstrated. Further, the proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 fails to sufficiently consider the serious reliability concerns already raised by stakeholders, regulators, and independent experts. Changes by the Agency to the modeling underlying the rule, as well as information and comments furnished by third parties since the initial comment period closed that are discussed further below, clearly demonstrate that the EPA’s proposal is unjustifiable. As proposed, the rule clearly runs afoul of the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, 597 U.S. _ (2022). Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Off… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-joins-colleagues-in-bicameral-letter-to-fincen-demanding-delay-of-red-tape-rule-on-small-businesses Capito Joins Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to FinCEN Demanding Delay of Red-Tape Rule on Small Businesses 2023-12-19 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 79 Senate and House members in sending a bicameral letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrea Gacki, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), requesting a delay in the implementation of new reporting requirements for small businesses. The letter – led by U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and U.S. Representatives Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.-10) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio-08) – follows concerns from constituents and small business groups about the new financial reporting requirement expected to take effect in just a few weeks. The new federal reporting requirements would expand FinCEN to collect and store confidential personal information about small businesses that have fewer than 20 full-time employees. This substantial regulation that impacts nearly every small business in America is expected to take effect January 1 and impact 32.6 million small businesses who are largely unaware of the new requirements that carry significant criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance. “On behalf of the millions of small businesses in our states, we write to you today with significant concerns regarding the implementation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),” the members said. “While the goal of this new law is to target shell companies involved in illicit financial transactions, the CTA defines covered entities as those having 20 or fewer employees and under $5 million in revenue. In other words, not just shell companies, but nearly every small business in America,” the members continued. Full text of the letter is available here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-presses-treasury-on-foreign-terrorist-organizations-use-of-crypto-financing Capito Presses Treasury on Foreign Terrorist Organizations’ use of Crypto Financing 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson regarding reports of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) financing terrorist activities with crypto assets. Specifically, Senator Capito’s letter asks the Treasury to make relevant information regarding the scope of digital asset financing used by FTOs available to Congress, and what steps the department can make to address this illicit activity. “On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a shocking and unthinkable terror attack on Israel. As the world, the American people, and Congress began to try and understand how the attacks happened, the focal point has become how FTOs receive funding,” Senator Capito wrote. “While I know that the use of digital assets is only one of many illicit funding sources for FTOs, the ambiguity and lack of regulation regarding how cryptocurrency changes hands raises serious concerns that must be addressed,” Senator Capito continued. Full text of the letter can be found hereor below: Dear Secretary Nelson, I write to join a growing number of Congressional colleagues deeply concerned about reports of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) financing terrorist activities with crypto assets. On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a shocking and unthinkable terror attack on Israel. As the world, the American people, and Congress have begun to try and understand how the attacks happened, the focal point has become how FTOs receive funding. The attack on Israel, carried out by U.S.-designated FTOs Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah killed more than 1,200 people, including Americans, and reportedly was funded at least in part by crypto assets raised between August 2021 and June 2023. U.S. financial regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice raised concerns about Hamas’s cryptocurrency-based terrorism… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-announces-54-million-for-i-79-chaplin-hill-gateway-project ICYMI: Capito Announces $54 Million for I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced $54,320,000 for the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project, which includes construction of bridges, interchanges, and pedestrian and bicycle connections. The funding is through the Mega Grant Program, an infrastructure funding program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Ranking Member Capito wrote a letter of support for the project to the U.S. Department of Transportation in August. In March, Ranking Member Capito announced $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding to support repairs and rehabilitation for I-79 Exit 155. “The funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for West Virginia and announcements like this one are the reason I fought for the final bill. The Chaplin Hill Gateway Project will help improve traffic, increase safety, and upgrade core transportation infrastructure in Monongalia County. For all those who live and work in the area, as well as those traveling through, this funding will make a transformational difference and I’m excited for this project to move forward,” Ranking Member Capito said. PROJECT DETAILS: The project has multiple components including replacing I-79 bridges over Chaplin Hill Road, reconstructing exit 155 interchange, WB I-79 flyover reconstruction, and a pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Star City bridge and the regional rail-to-trail network. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-54-million-for-i-79-chaplin-hill-gateway-project Capito Announces $54 Million for I-79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced $54,320,000 for the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project, which includes construction of bridges, interchanges, and pedestrian and bicycle connections. The funding is through the Mega Grant Program, an infrastructure funding program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Capito wrote a letter of support for the project to the U.S. Department of Transportation in August. “The funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver for West Virginia and announcements like this one are the reason I fought for the final bill. The Chaplin Hill Gateway Project will help improve traffic, increase safety, and upgrade core transportation infrastructure in Monongalia County. For all those who live and work in the area, as well as those traveling through, this funding will make a transformational difference and I’m excited for this project to move forward,” Ranking Member Capito said. Project Details: The project has multiple components including replacing I-79 bridges over Chaplin Hill Road, reconstructing exit 155 interchange, WB I-79 flyover reconstruction, and a pedestrian and bicycle connection between the Star City bridge and the regional rail-to-trail network. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-resources-to-help-address-kanawha-county-flood-damage Capito Announces Resources to Help Address Kanawha County Flood Damage 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support roadway construction efforts near Coonskin Park in Charleston, W.Va. and Big Bend Golf Course in Tornado, W.Va. following severe floods in May of 2021. “Flooding across Kanawha County in 2021 seriously damaged roadways West Virginians rely on near Coonskin Park and Big Bend Golf Course. I was proud to work with our state and federal partners at FEMA to secure resources that will support repair and construction efforts to strengthen this infrastructure. This funding is another step to help ensure our roadways are more resilient and I am happy to see these resources reach Kanawha County,” Senator Capito said. Individual award details listed below: $1,255,797 in FEMA funding to Kanawha County, W.Va. – Funding will be used to help repair the roadway and embankment at two sites on Elk River Road near Coonskin Park and two sites near Big Bend Golf Course after the areas were severely damaged by floods in May 2021 under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-introduce-resolution-condemning-hamass-use-of-sexual-violence-during-october-7th-terrorist-attack-on-israel Capito, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Hamas’s Use of Sexual Violence During October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of 21 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Hamas for using sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war against Israel during the October 7th terrorist attack. The resolution was led by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.). “There is absolutely no justification to ever weaponize rape and sexual violence as a legitimate form of war and I condemn these despicable acts committed by Hamas in the strongest possible terms. I am disappointed to see some of the inadequate reactions of women’s rights organizations in the wake of these crimes, but I will always speak out against these appalling events and support women around the world,” Senator Capito said. “These terrorist attacks targeting innocent women were unconscionable in every possible way and I support Israel in its mission to dismantle Hamas and to ensure crimes like these never happen again to any woman or girl.” Full text of the resolution can be found here. Senator Capito has long championed the rights of women and girls to live free of violence. She helped author the Women, Peace and Security Act, which was signed into law in 2017 and ensures women’s leadership roles in conflict resolution and peace negotiations. Additionally, Senator Capito is a strong supporter of Israel, swiftly condemning Hamas on October 7 and calling for enduring support for Israel. She also joined letters calling for the release of the American hostages in Gaza. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-support-for-a-variety-of-west-virginia-projects Capito Secures Support for a Variety of West Virginia Projects 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Transportation (DOT), Agriculture (USDA), as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to support economic development, infrastructure improvement, public health, and environmental cleanup initiatives in West Virginia. HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced resources from HHS to improve maternal and child health services, enhance health center clusters, and to upgrade public health infrastructure in West Virginia. “I am proud to secure resources that will help mothers and children receive the care they need, bolster our public health infrastructure, and improve our state’s preparation for potential public health emergencies in the future. As Ranking Member of the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, I will always advocate for the health care support that West Virginia needs,” Ranking Member Capito said. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, also secured funding from the EPA through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to help West Virginia University (WVU) support local Brownfields cleanup projects across the state. “We continue to see success stories in West Virginia communities thanks to the Brownfields program,” Ranking Member Capito said. “The funding announced today from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will support WVU’s efforts in helping assess, clean up, and redevelop former industrial sites across our state.” USDA FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured resources from the USDA’s Rural Development Program to provide low-income housing rehabilitation and to improve healthy food processing and storage in West Virginia. “Making sure our rural communities in… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-slams-proposed-ira-45x-tax-credit-rule-treasury-department Miller Slams Proposed IRA 45X Tax Credit Rule from the Treasury Department 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement slamming the proposed rule put out by the Treasury Department which allows foreign companies to profit from American subsidies and receive manufacturing tax credits. “The combination of the poorly written Inflation Reduction Act and the Treasury Department’s careless proposed rule on the 45X tax credits shows the Biden Administration's complete disregard for American jobs and the U.S. economy,” said Congresswoman Miller. “Under President Biden’s weak guidance for yet another IRA provision, $125 billion of American tax dollars will be handed to Chinese manufacturers. American taxpayers should not be the source of funding for foreign adversaries. Congress must pass my bill with Senator Marco Rubio, the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act, which will ensure Chinese companies do not get a penny of hardworking American tax dollars.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-flannery-as-state-director Capito Announces Flannery as State Director 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she has selected Chuck Flannery to serve as her new State Director. Flannery will start officially in the senator’s office on January 2, 2024. “After knowing and working together for years, I am thrilled to welcome Chuck back to our team,” Senator Capito said. “With his extensive experience and relationships throughout West Virginia, I am confident that Chuck has what it takes to lead our state operation and hit the ground running as we begin a new year. I look forward to all that we will accomplish to better serve West Virginians.” Flannery, who currently serves within the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office (WVSOS), is a lifelong West Virginian and a graduate of West Virginia University (WVU). He has worked in numerous roles in government and political campaigns across West Virginia, including in various capacities for Senator Capito. Flannery also served under multiple WVSOS secretaries. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-urge-epa-to-revise-flawed-methane-reporting-rule-proposal Capito, Colleagues Urge EPA to Revise Flawed Methane Reporting Rule Proposal 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), wrote a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan outlining major concerns with the agency’s proposed ‘subpart W’ rule on methane emissions reporting, and urging the EPA to reconsider and revise its proposal. “The EPA’s proposed subpart W revisions blatantly disregard and overstep even the partisan mandates of the statute as enacted and will excessively increase the tax burden on American energy under the new ‘Methane Emissions Reduction Program,’” the senators wrote. Read the full letter here and below: Dear Administrator Regan: I write to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider its August 1, 2023 proposed rule titled Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems, more commonly known as “subpart W” of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Section 60113 of the partisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – euphemistically known as the “Methane Emissions Reduction Program” (MERP) – directed the EPA to impose and collect a tax on methane emitted by applicable natural gas and petroleum facilities that report to the GHGRP (40 CFR 98, subpart W). As part of establishing the MERP, the IRA ordered the EPA to revise its subpart W requirements to facilitate the reporting and calculation of the tax. However, the EPA’s proposed subpart W revisions blatantly disregard and overstep even the partisan mandates of the statute as enacted and will excessively increase the tax burden on American energy under the new MERP. The proposal would not only radically expand the scope of emissions required to be reported by each facility under the GHGRP, but also unduly expand the number of facilities that are covered by subpart W and thus liable for the methane tax. If fi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-rubio-introduce-protecting-american-advanced-manufacturing-act Miller, Rubio Introduce the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act to ensure that nations aiming to weaken the U.S., including Communist China, do not receive American tax credits. The Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act gives foreign entities opportunities to receive generous tax credits regardless of if their work puts American manufacturers out of business. 45X is an “advanced manufacturing” tax credit. Currently 97% of all solar wafers are manufactured by Chinese solar companies and are eligible to claim the 45X credit. “The Biden Administration allowing China to access American tax credits is unacceptable," said Congresswoman Miller. "The weak guardrails from the administration for the 45X tax credits continues to give China an advantage over American manufacturers, effectively killing American jobs and stifling innovation. The government’s first responsibility is to protect the United States, not give handouts to our adversaries. The Biden Administration and Washington Democrats have failed American taxpayers and American businesses on every account. We need a strategic decoupling from China; stopping them from taking our tax credits is the bare minimum.” “President Biden has prioritized a radical climate agenda ahead of our national security, and his Inflation Reduction Act is giving foreign adversaries the opportunity to benefit from U.S. tax dollars while they simultaneously put American companies out of business," said Senator Rubio. "I am proud to introduce the Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act, which would ensure that future benefits for American companies do not end up in the hands of our adversaries.” Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Click HERE for bill text. The Protecting American Advanced Manufacturing Act would prevent 45X tax credits from supporting companies: Who are owned, controlled, or operated by a foreign adversary, such as China, R… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-klobuchar-introduce-legislation-to-increase-cardiovascular-and-pulmonary-care-access Capito, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Increase Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Care Access 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023. 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. “As states across our country – especially in rural areas – face shortages of health care professionals, we must take steps to ensure patients are able to receive the care that they need,” Senator Capito said. “By reducing barriers to accessing cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation, we can help improve the health of those living with heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is particularly important in places like West Virginia, where these diseases impact the lives of far too many residents. I’m proud to introduce this legislation and put forward solutions that increase the level of health services available to West Virginians who need them most.” “Ensuring timely access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs is critical to improving the lives of people who need cardiovascular care, especially in rural areas,” Senator Klobuchar said. “Our bipartisan legislation will expand who can refer patients to these programs, helping connect more people to the care they need and ensuring they get that care faster.” BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation are medically directed and supervised programs designed to improve a patient’s physical, psychological, and social functioning. Currently, only physicians are authorized to order cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation for Medicare patients. This restriction can create unnecessary obstacles, delays, and paperwork before patients can receive the rehabilitation services that are needed on a timely basis and make it challenging for programs to operate in areas where physicians are scarce. The I… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-annual-defense-authorization-bill-to-support-troops-strengthen-us-military Capito Votes to Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill to Support Troops, Strengthen U.S. Military 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper 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 2024 (NDAA), a bipartisan compromise combining the House- and Senate-passed versions of the NDAA. The conference report passed the Senate for the 63rd year in a row. This bipartisan legislation demonstrates support for our troops, domestic and national security, and strengthening the U.S. military. Several provisions Senator Capito supported were included in this legislation that will benefit West Virginia and our servicemen and women. “Properly establishing our nation’s defense priorities is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities and something that I take incredibly seriously. It is essential that Congress comes together and shows robust support for passage of the NDAA, as we have done tonight,” Senator Capito said. “We must always show that support for our men and women in uniform and the strength of our military will continue to be our top priority. This legislation reflects that and I’m proud to join my colleagues in passing this bill tonight.” THE NDAA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SENATOR CAPITO LED OR SUPPORTED: Land Conveyance for the City of Wheeling: The bill includes language Senator Capito requested authorizing the conveyance of the former BG J Sumner Jones Army Reserve Center to the City of Wheeling, W.Va. The City plans to use the property for emergency response services. Land Conveyance for the City of New Martinsville: The bill includes language Senator Capito requested authorizing the conveyance of the former Wetzel County Memorial Army Reserve Center to the City of New Martinsville, W.Va. The City plans to use the property for emergency response services West Virginia National Guard priorities requested by Senator Capito: Authorizes $1.95 million in Planning & Design funding for a new National Guard Readiness Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Authorizes $4.8 million in Planning … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-resolution-commemorate-30th-anniversary-national Miller, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressional Youth ChalleNGe Caucus Co-Chairs Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP). For 30 years, NGYCP has been educating at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 in 39 different program locations across 28 states, including West Virginia. The Senate introduced bipartisan companion legislation earlier this year. “The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program has given incredible opportunities to thousands of at-risk high school students for three decades,” said Congresswoman Miller. “NGYCP’s commitment to providing education and life skills is honorable and is a model for schools across the United States. This program provides stability and encouragement to students who are exploring every option, instead of placing expectations for what a career should look like. I am grateful to NGYCP and am confident it will serve our communities for years to come.” Click HERE for the full text. Congresswoman Miller and the Congressional Youth ChalleNGe Caucus Co-Chairs were joined in introducing the resolution by Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ken Calvert (R-CA), André Carson (D-IN), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Josh Harder (D-CA), Julia Letlow (R-LA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Harold Rogers (R-KY), and William Timmons (R-SC). Background: The NGYCP is funded by the Department of Defense and was designed to assist youth affected by gangs, violence, and drug abuse to aid them when making educational and life decisions at a critical time in their lives. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-passage-clinical-laboratory-price-transparency-act Miller's Statement on the Passage of the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of her legislation, the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act, on the House of Representatives floor. The Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act passed as part of the larger Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, and ensures clinical labs publish their prices before administering treatment, giving patients a clear understanding on their health care costs. "Unknown health care prices should not be a factor that patients are worried about when making health care decisions," said Congresswoman Miller. "Patients should know their health care treatment prices upfront and not be surprised by sky-high bills they were unaware of. The passage of the Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act is a necessary first step in allowing clinical labs to publish their prices upfront, so patients are given the opportunity to make wise health care decisions. Providing patients with health care price transparency is long overdue and I am pleased this legislation will deliver and prioritize the needs of patients across the United States.” Click HERE for bill text. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-lead-bipartisan-push-condemning-united-nations-inaction-on-hamass-sexual-violence-against-women Capito, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Push Condemning United Nations’ Inaction on Hamas’s Sexual Violence Against Women 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 32 of her Senate colleagues in a letter condemning the inaction of the United Nations (UN) regarding Hamas’s widespread sexual violence, including mass rape and mutilation, against women in Israel on October 7, 2023. The letter – led by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) – urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to open an independent investigation into Hamas’s acts of sexual violence and to hold the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) – the organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence – accountable for its failure to immediately and unequivocally condemn Hamas’s atrocities against women. “We write to express our profound disappointment with the United Nations’ (UN) response to Hamas’s widespread sexual violence, including rape and mutilation, as a weapon of war against women in Israel on October 7, 2023,” the senators wrote. “A growing body of evidence including the testimonies of survivors, witnesses, and first responders makes clear that as part of Hamas’s terrorist attack that killed 1,200 men, women, and children on October 7, the terrorist organization intentionally used rape and sexual assault as weapons of war.” “Sexual violence, particularly on this scale and of this level of brutality, must be condemned unequivocally and without qualification, which is why we were shocked that it took UN Women nearly two months to speak out against these atrocities,” the senators continued. “... we urge you to move swiftly to seek the establishment of an independent fact-finding effort through a separate mechanism, tasked with collecting testimonies from survivors and witnesses of Hamas’s sexual violence. An independent investigation is a necessary step to hold perpetrators accountable, support survivors, and provide justice for victims.” Senators Capito, Rosen, Ernst, Gillibrand, Collins, and Car… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-provision-to-expand-access-to-opioid-addiction-treatment-for-adolescents-advances-in-senate Capito, Peters Provision to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment for Adolescents Advances in Senate 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) applauded the advancement of their bipartisan provision as part of the as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization (SUPPORT) Act. The senators’ provision in the SUPPORT Act– based off their Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act – would help expand access to opioid addiction treatment for adolescents by reauthorizing funding specifically for the Youth Prevention and Recovery Initiative. Senators Capito and Peters established this initiative through legislation they authored and was signed into law in 2018 to make an existing substance abuse treatment program available for young adults. Their provision would ensure this critical resource remains available to adolescents, families, care providers, and communities. The SUPPORT Act would reauthorize federal funding for numerous opioid prevention, education, coverage, and treatment programs to help address the ongoing opioid epidemic that has devastated communities across the country. The package was approved by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. “As we continue to battle addiction across West Virginia, unfortunately no portion of our population has been spared,” Ranking Member Capito said. “Working to prevent and treat addiction in children, adolescents, and young adults must remain a top priority. The bipartisan Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act, which was included as a provision in the SUPPORT Act, would do this by expanding access to opioid addiction treatment for adolescents in West Virginia and across the country. I’m glad to see this important bill take a critical step in advancing with the committee passage of the SUPPORT Act.” “Opioid addiction has devastated far too many families and communities throu… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-leads-letter-president-biden-fdas-proposed-menthol-ban Miller Leads Letter to President Biden on FDA's Proposed Menthol Ban 2023-12-11 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to President Joe Biden to express concern about Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) expanding its operations in the United States and how the Biden administration's proposed menthol cigarette ban may contribute to CJNG's expansion. The letter highlights CJNG’s recent growth in operations, which includes cigarette smuggling, and raises concerns about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to ban menthol cigarettes in the United States. The letter raises concerns that the proposed ban will only provide Mexican cartels and illegal markets with increased opportunity for illicit activity and more potential funding for cartel operations, including the smuggling of fentanyl across our borders. Congresswoman Miller was joined by Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Brian Babin (TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Lori Chavez-DeRemer(R-OR), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), August Pfluger (R-TX), and Michael Waltz (R-FL) in sending the letter to the Biden administration. Click HERE for the full letter. On the significant threat from CJNG to the United States: As you are aware, Mexican cartels pose a deadly threat to the United States. As the greatest criminal drug threat to the U.S., the Mexican cartels are also involved in several other criminal activities, including but not limited to human trafficking, money laundering, and extortion. In recent years, the Mexican cartels are believed to be responsible for a large portion of synthetic opioid trafficking in the U.S., where overdose deaths due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl have skyrocketed. We are very concerned about the Mexican cartels and their presence in the United States and urge you to take action that would limit the cartels’ funding and ability to operate within our borders. Specifically, it has come to our attention that the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) has gained power in Mexico and expanded its operations to the U.S. The Department of Just… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-capito-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-combat-increase-in-overdose-deaths-among-pregnant-postpartum-women ICYMI: Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat Increase in Overdose Deaths Among Pregnant, Postpartum Women 2023-12-11 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to introduce the bipartisan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act. The legislation would reauthorize the grant residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) to receive residential treatment for substance use disorder. Additionally, the legislation would authorize funding to enhance comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatments, prevention and recovery support, parenting training, mental health counseling, and harm reduction interventions. “The impact that addiction can have on West Virginia’s mothers is devastating and puts the safety of our children at great risk. Resources need to be available for pregnant and postpartum women to receive the treatment or training they need to lead healthy lives, both for themselves and their families. The introduction of this bipartisan legislation is a positive step towards ensuring substance use disorder treatments remain available for mothers who are struggling with addiction,” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: Drug overdose deaths, involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl, reached record highs in 2020 and 2021, with pregnant women experiencing more overdoses than ever before. The PPW program supports evidence-based parenting and treatment models to reduce substance use among pregnant women. Grant funds to PPW programs aim to ensure access to services for low-income women and combat maternal health disparities. The Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act will support public and non-profit entities that offer PPW programs. Full text of the legislation is available here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-resources-to-help-rebuild-clendenin-elementary-school Capito Announces Resources to Help Rebuild Clendenin Elementary School 2023-12-08 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support ongoing construction efforts at Clendenin Elementary School following severe floods in June of 2016. “The 2016 floods took a devastating toll on communities across West Virginia, with Clendenin hit especially hard. As we continue to rebuild stronger, the resiliency of residents and communities remains front and center, as this funding will support ongoing efforts to complete the new Clendenin Elementary School,” Senator Capito said. “I was proud to work with our state’s partners at FEMA to secure this funding, through consultation with local leaders in Clendenin, in order to help ensure our students have a safe place to learn now and for generations to come.” Individual award details listed below: $12,600,162.41 in FEMA funding to the State of West Virginia School Building Authority (Charleston, W.Va.) – Funding will be used to help rebuild Clendenin Elementary School after it was severely damaged by severe floods in June 2016 under authority of Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-republican-colleagues-demand-changes-to-biden-admin-rule-endangering-safety-and-wellbeing-of-unaccompanied-alien-children Capito, Republican Colleagues Demand Changes to Biden Admin Rule Endangering Safety and Wellbeing of Unaccompanied Alien Children 2023-12-08 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, joined her Republican Senate colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to overhaul its harmful and deficient policies governing the agency’s treatment of unaccompanied alien children in the United States. The effort was led by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). ORR’s proposed rule, parts of which the agency is already enforcing, allows vulnerable children to be placed in the custody of unvetted, potentially-criminal sponsors and obstructs whistleblowers from reporting to Congress on abuse in the program. Senator Capito and her colleagues are demanding ORR rewrite its policies or face congressional action to overturn the finalized rule. “This Proposed Rule ignores nearly seven years of oversight conducted by Congress and the Office of Inspector General and reveals chronic foot-dragging—if not total reluctance—when it comes to protecting vulnerable children,” the senators wrote. “It provides ample protections to government bureaucrats at the expense of children. Even more concerning, ‘the requirements being [adopted] in this proposed rule are already enforced by [the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)].’” “…ORR does not even consider a sponsor’s criminal record, current illegal drug use, history of abuse or neglect, or other child welfare concerns ‘necessarily disqualifying to potential sponsorship.’… In effect, ORR accepts a sponsor’s representations almost entirely on face value,” the senators continued. “ORR’s Proposed Rule abdicates the agency’s responsibility for protecting the vulnerable children in its custody from harmful behavior by poorly vetted, potential criminals. For these services, the taxpayer paid ORR $5.5 billion in FY2022. The Pro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-op-ed-from-capito-miss-america-2023-we-must-advance-nuclear-energy-in-the-united-states In Case You Missed It: Op-Ed from Capito, Miss America 2023: We Must Advance Nuclear Energy in the United States 2023-12-08 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a joint op-ed published today in Fox News, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke, and American Conservation Coalition Action President Chris Barnard write about the need to reestablish America as the world’s leader in nuclear energy through legislation like the bipartisan ADVANCE Act. “Clean, reliable, abundant nuclear energy already provides about 20 percent of America’s electric power generation and could be the key to powering our world. That is, if we choose the right policies. Fortunately, there are clear steps we can take to support our current nuclear fleet and next-generation nuclear technologies,” Capito, Stanke, and Barnard write. The full op-ed is available hereand below. We Must Advance Nuclear Energy in the United States By: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke, American Conservation Coalition Action President Chris Barnard Fox News December 8, 2023 One of the biggest challenges of our time is building an energy future that is secure, reliable, and increasingly clean. In recent years, we’ve seen what happens to countries that sacrifice their energy security. Even here in the United States, we face the threat of blackouts, rising energy prices, and growing dependence on adversarial countries like Russia and China. Recent geopolitical events, from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine to China’s nefarious energy supply chain dominance, make securing our energy future all the more urgent. Yet, there is a solution – right in front of our eyes. In fact, we’re already seeing that solution in action. Clean, reliable, abundant nuclear energy already provides about 20 percent of America’s electric power generation and could be the key to powering our world. That is, if we choose the right policies. Fortunately, there are clear steps we can take to support ou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sends-letter-regarding-review-charleston-processing-and-distribution Miller Sends Letter Regarding Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding the Mail Processing Facility Review at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), which was recently announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The full letter can be found below or HERE. I am writing to voice my concern regarding the Mail Processing Facility Review at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) which was announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Charleston P&DC is a critical part of postal operations in West Virginia. The center employs over 800 West Virginians and delivers economic success for the state. Over 98% of our state’s businesses are small businesses that rely on the mail system to send products and newsletters out to their customers, along with checks and mortgage payments to the bank. Mail delivery also affects older Americans in rural areas who rely on the postal service to deliver their life-saving medications and veterans who depend on the postal service to deliver their hard-earned federal benefits. Not to mention the kids and adults who still expect to receive cards on their birthdays. While I understand that the USPS is attempting to streamline mail service as part of the Delivering for America Plan, I urge you to consider the impact that moving any services out of West Virginia would have on the jobs and economy of the state. Southern West Virginia needs timely mail delivery to continue to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to continuing to work with the USPS to ensure the people of West Virginia can count on the USPS to deliver their mail efficiently. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-west-virginia-delegation-lamalfa-send-letter-usps-issue-commemorative Miller, West Virginia Delegation, LaMalfa Send Letter to USPS to Issue Commemorative Stamps for Brigadier General Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to issue a commemorative stamp honoring West Virginia native, Brigadier General Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager. Click HERE for the full letter. On issuing a commemorative stamp honoring Brigadier General “Chuck” Yeager: We write to encourage the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Brigadier General Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager. Chuck Yeager is an American hero and a legendary figure in the history of aviation, and it is our strong belief that his historic accomplishments in service to our nation merit celebration and recognition on a commemorative stamp. A native of Myra, West Virginia, Chuck was raised a few miles up the Mud River in the small town of Hamlin, where his family moved when he was five years old. Chuck demonstrated an affinity for machines from an early age, and by the time he was a teenager, he commanded an advanced knowledge of complicated mechanical systems. Chuck graduated from Hamlin High School in June 1941, six months before the United States entered World War II. Three months after graduating high school, Chuck enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was selected for pilot training in July 1942 and earned his pilot’s wings with Class 43-C on March 10, 1943, and from that moment on the course of aviation history was changed forever. On Chuck’s impact and service to the United States: Chuck dutifully served his country for another 28 years after his record-breaking flight until his retirement from active duty on February 28, 1975. Over the course of his distinguished career, Chuck fought for his country in two wars, accumulated a total of 10,131.6 flight hours in 361 different types and models of military aircraft, and was the first commander of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, where he mentored a new generation of American… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-134-million-for-bluefield-overpass-construction-road-improvements Capito Announces $13.4 Million for Bluefield Overpass Construction, Road Improvements 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced $13,480,000 for construction of a new overpass bridge and road improvements in Bluefield, W.Va. The funding is through the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program, which Capito championed and included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “When we wrote and negotiated the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I fought to ensure the transportation needs of West Virginia’s rural communities were taken into account. Today’s funding announcement is welcome news and will ultimately help both residents and visitors who are traveling in and around Bluefield and the surrounding area. This is the kind of core infrastructure project we intended the IIJA to support and I’m looking forward to seeing it constructed and completed,” Ranking Member Capito said. PROJECT DETAILS: The project will construct an overpass bridge and make road improvements on the approach to an intermodal facility. The project will replace an existing one lane, signal-controlled railroad underpass (Old Bramwel Road/County Route 11/”Midway Tunnel”) with an overpass that includes separated pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-call-for-chuck-yeager-commemorative-stamp Capito, Colleagues Call for Chuck Yeager Commemorative Stamp 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and U.S Reps. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), and Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy encouraging him to issue a commemorative stamp honoring West Virginian and Brigadier General Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager. Today, on the third anniversary of his passing, he becomes eligible to receive this honor. “Chuck Yeager is an American hero and a legendary figure in the history of aviation, and it is our strong belief that his historic accomplishments in service to our nation merit celebration and recognition on a commemorative stamp,” the lawmakers wrote. “Over the course of his distinguished career, Chuck fought for his country in two wars, accumulated a total of 10,131.6 flight hours in 361 different types and models of military aircraft, and was the first commander of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, where he mentored a new generation of American aviators.” “He left behind a legacy of service not just to his country but to all of humanity. From his humble beginnings in the hollers of Appalachia to the skies above war-torn Europe to accomplishing what no human being had done before in an aircraft, Chuck was the embodiment of the very best of America: service to his country and fellow citizens, the willingness to sacrifice in the defense of freedom, and the spirit to push beyond the boundaries what is possible to go where no one had gone before,” the lawmakers continued. BACKGROUND: A native of Myra, W.Va., Yeager was raised in the small town of Hamlin, where his family moved when he was five years old. Three months after graduating high school, Yeager enlisted in the Army Air Corps and earned his pilot’s wings in 1943. He entered combat in February 1944 and the Allied forces benefitted tremendously from his persistence and superb pilot skills. Following the war, Yeager was … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-presses-usps-postmaster-general-for-answers-on-future-of-charleston-facility Capito Presses USPS Postmaster General for Answers on Future of Charleston Facility 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asking for clarity regarding USPS’s Mail Processing Facility Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center. Senator Capito also stressed the importance of the center to West Virginia and its 800 employees, and advocated that no jobs be lost or moved out-of-state. Earlier this week, Senator Capito spoke with Postmaster General DeJoy on the matter and conveyed concerns from local leaders and employees at the center. “While I understand the need for the United States Postal Service (USPS) to review its operations and to improve upon them, I believe that this facility is essential not only for all 800 employees at the center, but also for the West Virginians that depend on it for all their postal needs,” Senator Capito wrote. “USPS should be transparent and forthright as the review is conducted. Confusion and lack of information should not have a place in this process,” Senator Capito continued. Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Postmaster General DeJoy: I appreciate your call earlier this week and hope you will remain available as this process continues. As I mentioned, since the announcement of the Mail Processing Facility Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (“center”) I have heard from West Virginians that work at and those that depend on this facility. While I understand the need for the United States Postal Service (USPS) to review its operations and to improve upon them, I believe that this facility is essential not only for all 800 employees at the center, but also for the West Virginians that depend on it for all their postal needs. Recognizing that the review of the center is a study and no course of action has been decided, I encourage USPS to conduct this review without any preconceived notions as to specific outcomes such as those noted in the announcement. Specifically, USPS should … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-national-security-supplemental Capito Statement on National Security Supplemental 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the below statement after voting against advancing the national security supplemental funding bill. The Senate rejected the proposal today, with Republicans voting in unanimous opposition. “I have said time and time again that I am supportive of a national security supplemental that assists our allies abroad, such as Israel and Ukraine, as well as the national security challenges we face here at home. The border is one of those challenges. The supplemental text that Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer put forward for a vote today does not make any policy changes needed to tackle the crisis. It is for that reason that I could not vote to advance this legislation. I hope that today’s failed cloture vote demonstrates my commitment, as well as the commitment of so many of my Republican colleagues, that we must address our broken border, along with support for Ukraine and Israel in this supplemental package.” Senator Capito, who also serves as vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, led a number of her Republican colleagues in a series of Senate floor speeches today on the national security supplemental. During the speeches, many senators, including Senator Capito, stressed that a national security supplemental should include substantive and serious policy changes to address the crisis at the southern border. Click here to watch Senator Capito’s speech. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-with-us-fws-on-wildlife-habitats-ecosystem-restoration Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing with U.S. FWS on Wildlife Habitats, Ecosystem, Restoration 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “IIJA Investments in Habitat and Ecosystem Restoration, Pollinators, and Wildlife Crossings.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank the witnesses for coming today and holding this hearing. “Director Williams, it’s always great to see you, happy birthday. I want to thank you for being always just a phone call away and always eager and ready to help us and our state as we navigate some issues throughout the last several years. So, thank you. I’m deeply appreciative of that. “Mr. Fouch, I was happy to hear…that you spent some time working at West Virginia Department of Transportation, and living in my home town city of Charleston, West Virginia. So that’s five stars for me. Thank you for your continued public service. “Today, we are discussing the wildlife provisions that were included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, IIJA. “I am pleased that the Committee’s surface transportation reauthorization bill was really the foundation of the IIJA. As he said a lot of that was written right in this room. “One of those provisions was the wildlife crossings pilot program. “The pilot program provides grants for projects designed to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife. “Last week, the Federal Highway Administration announced grant awards for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. “FHWA awarded 19 grants at approximately $110 million. And I’m sure you’ll tell us more about that in your statement. “I’ll be particularly interested in learning about FHWA’s plan to expeditiously get those project grant agreements executed. It’s one thing to say we’re going to grant the money as we know there’s a pipeline then to move that money forward. So we look forward to that. “It is worth noting tha… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-discusses-us-fws-office-in-elkins-wv-improving-agency-coordination VIDEO: Capito Discusses U.S. FWS Office in Elkins, WV, Improving Agency Coordination 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee,participated in a full committee hearing titled, “IIJA Investments in Habitat and Ecosystem Restoration, Pollinators, and Wildlife Crossings.” HIGHLIGHTS: ON NEED TO STREAMLINE PROJECT GRANT, CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES: “I mentioned this in my opening statement on the application projects and actually getting the projects out, not just out the door but out the door and fully constructed. What are you doing to streamline that...and then is the accountability on the back end in terms of how long it's taken? Were you able to do the project that you said you were going to do? All of that. I'm sure you do that sort of accountability as the projects are finishing?” ON IMPROVING STAFFING, EFFICIENCY OF FWS’ ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE: “I have one final question for Director Williams. And we've talked a lot about the Elkins field office in West Virginia. But it’s my understanding that they had a detailee from the U.S. Forest Service. Your staff that indicated that this has been very helpful in managing the backlog of Section 7 consultations. But that the process to execute the memorandum of understanding to secure a detailee can be very lengthy and complex. And I was wondering if you had any recommendations as to how those processes could be expedited?” Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening statement. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-the-time-to-invest-in-the-national-security-of-the-us-and-our-allies-abroad-is-now VIDEO: Capito: The Time to Invest in the National Security of the U.S. and Our Allies Abroad is Now 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the historic crisis at the southern border, the need for substantive border policy changes to be included in a national security supplemental Congress will consider, and the deep ties between the security of the United States and that of our allies. Senator Capito’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: “Mr/Madam President— “As this body continues to discuss the need for a national security supplemental, I rise today to discuss the important elements that need to be included and to once again emphasize the growing demands for increased border security in our country. “For a nation as powerful and impactful as ours, there are obligations that we inherently have to meet, both to ourselves and our allies. “At the center of those obligations rests defending our homeland. This security is imperative to the sovereignty of our nation. “With our other obligation being to support our allies abroad as they face hostility. We must realize that these two priorities are deeply woven together. We cannot achieve national security as a whole, without securing our own borders. “In fact, President Biden’s own National Defense Strategy reflects this sentiment, citing protection of the homeland as the number one defense priority. “It is essential that border security remains one of the four pillars that needs to be included in any national security supplemental that is approved by Congress. “In order to properly secure and defend our allies, we must properly secure and defend our own nation at the same time. “As I have said on this floor many times before, there is no doubt that we currently live in a time of heightened national security concern. Not only is this concern felt around the globe, but also in every state and community in our own country because of the cr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-capito-colleagues-call-on-white-house-to-reverse-course-on-digital-trade-and-stand-up-to-china-support-american-workers-and-human-rights In Case You Missed It: Capito, Colleagues Call on White House to Reverse Course on Digital Trade and Stand Up to China, Support American Workers and Human Rights 2023-12-05 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined 31 of her Senate colleagues to call on President Biden to reaffirm America’s global economic leadership by reversing a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to abandon long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that allow the free flow of information across borders, protect against the forced transfer of American technology and promote open markets for digital goods exported by American creators and businesses. The effort was led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). “These commitments reflect bipartisan principles that, until now, the United States has strongly supported across political parties, administrations, and the federal government: an open internet that promotes the flow of information across borders to support American exports and American values. USTR’s decision to abandon these commitments at the WTO creates a policy vacuum that China and Russia will fill,” the senators wrote. “Retreating from our longstanding principles without offering a viable alternative does not help U.S. workers, it does not help U.S. consumers, it does not help U.S. businesses, and it does not help U.S. allies; it only helps our adversaries,” the senators continued. Click here to read the full letter. BACKGROUND: For nearly 30 years, the United States and democratic allies like the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea have supported the internet and free information flows as an engine of innovation and economic growth and a bulwark against authoritarian regimes that seek to dominate international digital rules. Human rights and free expression advocates such as Freedom House raised concerns that USTR’s decision to withdraw support for key positions, without offering any alternatives, gives China, Russia and other repressive regimes an opening to advance policies… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T22:34:08Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-holds-roundtable-raleigh-county-officials Miller Holds Roundtable with Raleigh County Officials 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) held a roundtable with the Raleigh County Sheriff's office and other local officials. During the meeting, Congresswoman Miller heard from the community on different issues Raleigh County is experiencing, including flooding, limited access to clean water, and the drug crisis. “I had a productive discussion today with Raleigh County officials about some issues and problems the community is experiencing and how Congress can best assist and work alongside local government to solve them,” said Congresswoman Miller. “Hearing about the damage caused by recent floodings, the limited access to clean water for households, and the drastic impact of the drug crisis in Raleigh County highlighted how crucial it is to provide necessary resources to our communities. The drug epidemic has recently caused an extreme spike in crime and has taken too many lives, which is why I will continue fighting for policies that will secure our border and help West Virginians that have been affected by the ongoing drug crisis. My top priority in Congress continues to be making West Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-usps-movement-south-charleston-postal-facility-out-west Miller's Statement on USPS' Movement of South Charleston Postal Facility Out from West Virginia 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the USPS’ Mail Processing Facility Review of West Virginia’s only Processing and Distribution Center in South Charleston: “I continue to be concerned about the USPS’ Mail Processing Facility Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) facility — the only of its kind in our state. This potential plan to move jobs and services to a P&DC in Pittsburgh is illogical and would threaten the economy in West Virginia while leaving the state’s dedicated postal delivery workers uncertain about their job security and commutes. Our state is full of older Americans in rural areas that rely on the postal service to deliver their life-saving medications and veterans who rely on the postal service to deliver their hard-earned federal benefits. Any policy that would jeopardize the timely delivery of the mail to West Virginians is unacceptable and downright dangerous. I encourage everyone who lives in West Virginia to share your concerns about the proposed changes to our P&DC with the USPS at the link here. As Charleston’s representative in Congress, I will do everything in my power to ensure that the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center continues to serve West Virginia for years to come,” said Congresswoman Miller. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-federal-resources-for-various-projects-across-west-virginia Capito Secures Federal Resources for Various Projects Across West Virginia 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Justice (DOJ), and Energy (DOE), as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to support economic development, infrastructure improvement, public safety, and academic research initiatives in West Virginia. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, secured funding from the EPA through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for West Virginia to upgrade water infrastructure in West Virginia. “As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we led the way through the EPW Committee to provide resources to help West Virginia upgrade and improve its water infrastructure systems. This funding will help accomplish our goal of ensuring our communities can make necessary infrastructure improvements, invest in cleaner water systems, and protect residents now and in the future,” Ranking Member Capito said. FEMA FUNDING: Additionally, Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, secured resources from FEMA to the Village of Beech Bottom Flood Control Project to upgrade the storm sewer system in order to mitigate future flooding events. “These vital resources will help Beech Bottom upgrade its infrastructure so that the Ohio River Valley is safer for residents during potential flooding events,” Senator Capito said. “I have seen firsthand floods devastate communities across our state and will continue to help West Virginians proactively upgrade their local infrastructure to meet the natural challenges they face.” USDA/NIFA FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured resources from the USDA’s Rural Development Program and its National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support economic development and academic research at … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-demand-answers-from-biden-administration-on-latest-iran-sanctions-waiver Capito, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Latest Iran Sanctions Waiver 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, joined 24 of her Senate colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers over the administration’s lack of a cohesive Iran strategy, given the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver. As Israel continues to battle Iran-backed Hamas and the regime’s proxies increase their attacks against U.S. personnel in the Middle-East region, the Biden administration on November 13 issued a waiver allowing Iran access to approximately $10 billion. “A strong signal of deterrence—utilizing military, economic, and diplomatic tools—is needed if we want to stop the attacks against U.S. personnel and prevent the war in Gaza from expanding into a protracted regional conflict. Unfortunately, the administration’s military and economic responses to Iran and its proxies have not only been disproportionate, they appear to be completely disjointed,” the senators wrote. “We therefore request that your departments provide us with a classified assessment on the administration’s plan to deter Iranian aggression and prevent the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. This assessment should include an estimation of how Iran has already leveraged—and could in the future leverage—against U.S. persons and interests the tens of billions in assets it now has access to due to your administration’s use of U.S. sanctions waivers and is to be provided in a member or staff-level briefing no later than December 7, 2023,” the senators continued. To read the senators’ full letter, click here. BACKGROUND: Last month, Senator Capito cosponsored a bill that would freeze the $6 billion that the Biden administration made available to Iran, a state sponsor of Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel. On August 18, Senator Capito joined her colleagues in… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-highlights-tax-and-trade-bills-during-ways-and-means-committee-markup Miller Highlights Tax and Trade Bills During a Ways and Means Committee Markup 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee for a markup on six tax, work and welfare, and trade bills. Congresswoman Miller spoke on the United States - Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act and the VSO Equal Tax Treatment (VETT) Act. Click HERE for video. On the United States - Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act: “Taiwan and the United States have a long and mutually beneficial relationship. I deeply value our continued partnership with our ally Taiwan and I believe that this bill will go a long way to secure our economic relationship for years to come. Ending double taxation between our two countries will be beneficial to both of us, both the American businesses in Taiwan, and Taiwanese businesses investing in the United States. As a member of the trade subcommittee, this is very important to me. And of course, being a West Virginianian, I always welcome our friends from Taiwan to visit our beautiful state,” said Congresswoman Miller. Click HERE for video. On the VETT Act: “Our Veteran Service Organizations are the bedrock of our service members communities when they return home. West Virginia has one of the highest rates of proud veteran’s living in our state, and our citizens have long answered the call to serve our country in times of need. Many of my constituents have served in conflicts not really considered to be a wartime conflict, but still deserve the same treatment as other servicemembers. I want to thank Congressman Wenstrup for introducing the VETT Act and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Our Committee is certainly losing a good one with your retirement,” said Congresswoman Miller. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-urge-biden-admin-to-address-rising-rates-of-antisemitism-in-k-12-schools Capito, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Address Rising Rates of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 31 Republican colleagues in a letter – led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) – urging the Biden administration to address antisemitism toward Jewish children in K-12 schools amid rising rates in the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israel. “We are deeply concerned that the Department of Education is not ensuring American K-12 schools are fostering a safe learning environment for all students following the terrorist organization Hamas’ violent attack on civilians, including Americans and Israeli citizens,” the senators said. “Parents should feel confident that their children’s school will be safe and the focus will be on education,” the senators continued. “Instead, parents are beginning to fear that not only is school not safe for their students, but school officials are actively working to undermine the safety of their children.” “Some schools seem unwilling or unable to uphold their legal obligations under Title VI,” the senators continued. “Therefore, the department should use its full resources to enforce the law.” In addition to Senators Capito, Cassidy, and Ernst, the following senators also signed the letter: U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), John Thune (R-S.D.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). Full text of the letter can be found here. BACKGROUND: Since the Hamas-led massacre aga… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-nominates-29-west-virginians-for-admission-to-us-service-academies- VIDEO: Capito Nominates 29 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper **Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s video statement.** **Click here to download the video.** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she is nominating 29 qualified high school seniors from 15 counties throughout West Virginia to the prestigious U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. Additionally, Senator Capito released a video message congratulating the nominees. For more information on the academy nomination process, visit Senator Capito’s website here. Full transcript of Senator Capito’s video (as prepared for delivery): “Each year, I have the honor of nominating young West Virginians for admissions to our nation’s prestigious military service academies. This year, I hosted four Academy Day events across West Virginia and reviewed a number of impressive applications. “After thorough review, I am proud to announce that I, with the help of my Academy Review Board, have selected 29 wonderful students from 15 West Virginia counties to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “These students truly represent our best and brightest, and I am confident in their ability to become the next generation of leaders in our nation. “To all of our nominees: thank you for volunteering to serve in the next generation of leaders for our nation, and congratulations on your nominations!” Senator Capito’s nominees for the service academies are listed below: U.S. Air Force Academy Hugh Elijah Campbell Mercer County Trigg Bron Dudley Wood County Tanner Evan Hathaway Harrison County Olivia Joe Honaker Fayette County *Also nominated to the U.S Military Academy Andrew Scott Hunt Jackson County Benjamin Andrew Li . Monongalia County Andrew Matthias McClanahan Putnam County Jackson Monroe Simmons Wood Cou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T22:33:57Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-helps-introduce-bill-protect-faith-based-child-welfare-organizations Miller Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Faith - Based Child Welfare Organizations 2023-11-29 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and 24 of their colleagues in introducing the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. This legislation will protect faith-based child welfare providers from being discriminated against for acting in accordance with their religious beliefs. It will also prohibit federal, state, and local government agencies that receive federal adoption assistance funding from holding child welfare service providers religious beliefs against them. “Faith-based welfare providers are a glimpse of hope for many families who are seeking care and resources in their time of need,” said Congresswoman Miller. “The Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act will safeguard faith-based organizations from the Biden administration's discriminatory policies and ensure providers receive the federal support they need to help families in our community. I look forward to the swift passage of this bill in Congress as we protect the right to religious freedom in the United States.” Click HERE for bill text. Joining Congresswoman Miller as co-sponsors are Representatives Michael Cloud (R-TX), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Mary Miller (R-IL) as well as Senators James Risch (R-ID), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Roger Marshall (R-KS), James Lankford (R-OK), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Braun (R-IN), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and John Barrasso (R-WY). ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-us-army-corps-projects-wrda-2024 Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Army Corps Projects, WRDA 2024 2023-11-29 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “WRDA 2024: Stakeholder Feedback on USACE Project Partnership Agreements.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and you're right. We do and have a great track record of working together on WRDA and we're going to continue that as we move into the next year. “So, I welcome our witnesses. In my short conversation with Mr. Hague, I particularly welcome my fellow West Virginian…you need to hear this. He's from Charleston, West Virginia, and is a proud graduate of Capital High School. So thank you for coming and being a part of this as all of you, but special shout out to my West Virginian… “Since 2014, we have kept to a biennial schedule of passing bipartisan legislation that authorizes water resources studies and projects. “WRDA also sets national policies for the Civil Works Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “I look forward to continuing this track record next year. “This summer, Chairman Carper and I…sent a letter to our Senate colleagues soliciting their requests for WRDA 2024. “I appreciate the efforts of our Senate colleagues to submit their proposals for our consideration. “I am pleased to say we received a significant number of requests, more than the last time, which demonstrates the strong interest in and necessity of this legislation. “I have said previously it is important any WRDA bill supports the timely and efficient delivery of water resources projects, while continuing to meet national priorities. “Flexibility is key to ensuring that the Corps can identify and carry out solutions that are tailored to address the needs and individual needs of our communiies. “Our nation’s water resources challenges are diverse, and communities know more about their unique needs than policymakers in Washin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-discusses-best-practices-for-usace-project-partnership-agreements VIDEO: Capito Discusses Best Practices for USACE Project Partnership Agreements 2023-11-29 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee,participated in a full committee hearing titled, “WRDA 2024: Stakeholder Feedback on USACE Project Partnership Agreements.” HIGHLIGHTS: ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO PROJECT NEGOTIATIONS: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “When you had a disagreement and you say that you have to work out…you get the model…what's the length of time to try to overcome that disagreement? Does it ever get to the point where you never really do? How have you worked those out in the past?” CHAIRMAN OF THE COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY BOARD, LOUISIANA, BREN HAASE: “So we do have a lot of experience in negotiating…thank you for the question…it can take quite a long time. It could take months to negotiate the terms of these agreements, of course, and that's where sort of the calculus of weighing the advantages perhaps to negotiating better terms for the non-federal sponsor on these agreements. Does it outweigh the potential risk, of course of not getting a project done or having a project being delayed and those costs being increased?” ON BEST PRACTICES FOR NON-FEDERAL PROJECT APPLICANTS: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “If you were a first-time non-federal partner looking at this, what one piece of advice would you give a first-time applicant to become a partner with the Corps under these circumstances that we have now?” CHAIRMAN OF THE COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY BOARD, LOUISIANA, BREN HAASE “I would say be aware of what other non-federal sponsors around the country are agreeing to, know what those other agreements look like around the country to learn from those experiences and the negotiations that other non-federal sponsors have gone through. And then secondly, I would say it's imperative to have a very good working relationship with your local district, the district commander.” Click HERE to wa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-highlights-bidens-border-crisis-impact-on-united-states-national-security VIDEO: Capito Highlights Biden’s Border Crisis, Impact on United States’ National Security 2023-11-29 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today led her Republican colleagues in highlighting the multifaceted crisis at the southern border created by President Biden’s inaction, as well as the impact this crisis creates on American communities and national security, and the need for substantive policy changes. HIGHLIGHTS: IMPACT ON AMERICA: “The American people see the numbers, but it's not just numbers. They see the actual human effects within their own cities and states of this rampant illegal immigration. It can no longer be ignored. In just the past year, there have been more than 2.4 million illegal encounters on our southern border. We've all seen them on our television sets. That is more than 180% increase since Fiscal Year 2019. 169 encounters with individuals on our country's terror watch list, six times the amount of past year, and fentanyl seizures along the U.S. Mexico border have hit record highs.” WEST VIRGINIA CONCERNS: “I hear about this topic from West Virginians frequently. Constituents have expressed border security concerns to me – things like the catastrophic, flawed, and failed Biden-Harris approach to immigration and the loss of control of our southern border. The vulnerable state that our communities are left in by the flow of human trafficking and illicit drugs currently coming across our border. And the need to bolster our national security with the increase in crossings from the terror watch list.” NATIONAL SECURITY: “As Leader McConnell stated on this same floor yesterday, ‘national security begins with border security.’ We can and should take needed action to mitigate the threats that we face. This starts by securing our southern border and making the policy changes necessary to defend our homeland from nefarious forces abroad.” REPUBLICAN SOLUTIONS: “Now's the time to come to the table. Republicans stand for solutions that enforce a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-opening-remarks-us-capitol-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony Miller's Opening Remarks at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023-11-28 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and the West Virginia delegation in hosting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Congresswoman Miller opened the ceremony with the following remarks. Click here for video. Remarks as prepared below: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! I am excited to stand before you all today to begin this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony! Thank you to Speaker Johnson, all the hardworking volunteers, staff, the Richwood High School Band, and the architect of the Capitol who made this event possible. Every year since 1967, families across the United States come together to decorate and gift a tree from their state to the U.S. Capitol, hence receiving the name, “The People’s Tree”. As you know, this year’s tree is from my wild and wonderful state of West Virginia. But what you may not know is that the ornaments are made by children from all around the state. The first capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia was in 1970, and then again in 1976 and now to today. As the second largest hardwood producer in the United States, it’s only fitting the Christmas Tree comes from West Virginia. I may be biased, but I think it’s the Capitol’s best tree yet! This 63 foot, Norway Spruce was named wa’feem’tekw by the Shawnee tribe and means Bright Star which is a great representation of what West Virginia is to the rest of America. From having an abundance of natural resources, to being our nation's energy powerhouse, West Virginia continues to amaze people with its beauty and history. It’s filled with hardworking, dedicated, and resilient people, but most importantly with people who value community and family above all else. For my family, the Holiday season is our favorite time of the year. Gathering for different Christmas traditions and experiencing the joy and peace of the Christmas spirit is very dear to my heart. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, I wish you will take time to get toget… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-resources-to-help-construct-new-metal-manufacturing-plant-in-weirton Capito Announces Resources to Help Construct New Metal Manufacturing Plant in Weirton 2023-11-28 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program for a chromium metal facility in West Virginia. The funding will be used to help construct a new manufacturing facility in Weirton, W.Va. for Boston Metal, a metallurgy company aiming to manufacture critical materials for various supply chains. This funding was secured through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Senator Capito helped lead negotiations for and this is one of seven projects selected across the entire country for this IIJA program. “As a lead negotiator of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I was proud to secure funding to help companies like Boston Metal build their new facilities in cities like Weirton. The resources invested here will help create and keep new jobs in West Virginia, while also manufacturing materials that our country needs to build out its infrastructure. I’m proud to announce this funding today and look forward to the positive impact it will have in Weirton,” Senator Capito said. “We look forward to breaking ground on our advanced manufacturing plant to produce chrome metal, a critical material essential to the defense, aerospace and renewable energy industries. We thank the Department of Energy, Senator Capito and the leadership of the West Virginia state government for their support in bringing Boston Metal’s facility to the Weirton region and onshoring the production of this important metal,”Tadeu Carneiro, Chairman and CEO of Boston Metal, said. Individual award details below: $50,000,000 in DOE IIJA funding awarded to Boston Metal that will be used to help construct a new facility in Weirton, W.Va. The facility will manufacture ultrapure chromium metal, high temperature alloys, and near net shape parts key for multiple supply chains. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-lights-us-capitol-christmas-tree-from-west-virginias-monongahela-national-forest PHOTOS: Capito Lights U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest 2023-11-28 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper **Click here to download b-roll from the event** WASHINGTON, D.C. — This evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), along with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, hosted the annual lighting ceremony for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree, a 63-foot Norway Spruce, hails from the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County, W.Va. The Monongahela National Forest was the first national forest to provide the People’s Tree on behalf of the Forest Service in 1970, and again in 1976. “It is with great pride that we light a beautiful Norway Spruce from the Monongahela National Forest as this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This is certainly an honor for West Virginia and a task that we were eager to lend a hand on, as the people of our great state do. West Virginia has unmatched natural splendor, and our communities and residents are strong. Both of those qualities are displayed in this year’s tree,” Senator Capito said. “I look forward to seeing this wonderful reminder of home, and sharing a gorgeous piece of our state with the rest of our nation this holiday season.” “This year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas tree represents so much of what makes America great. It was cultivated and harvested from the Monongahela National Forest, set forth for viewing in an array of communities across the country, and is now displayed for all of America to see,” Speaker Johnson said. “We thank the great people of West Virginia for sharing a piece of their state’s abundant beauty with us in Washington.” BACKGROUND: The first U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree ceremony dates back to 1964, with the U.S. Forest Service providing each tree since 1970. West Virginia has produced the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree twice before this year, in 1970 and 1976 respectively. This year’s theme, Endlessly Wild & Wonderful, is a play on a motto commonly used in West Virginia — Wild & Wonderful West Virginia. The tree was named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe and means Bright S… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-van-duyne-carey-introduce-chemical-tax-repeal-act Miller, Van Duyne, Carey Introduce the Chemical Tax Repeal Act 2023-11-27 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) in introducing the Chemical Tax Repeal Act which will repeal the $15 billion Superfund tax imposed through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on 42 different materials that are essential in the production of household goods. “President Biden’s chemical tax is targeting U.S. chemical manufacturers and burdening hardworking Americans with colossal taxes on everyday household items,” said Congresswoman Miller. “The Chemical Tax Repeal Act will ensure U.S. manufacturers remain competitive against our adversaries and influence the domestic production of goods. Making sure families across our nation can afford the resources they need is one of my main priorities in Congress and I will continue fighting for policies that put Americans first.” “As a result of these misguided taxes, U.S. manufacturing competitiveness is further threatened by countries like China,” said the American Chemistry Council. “The taxes single out the chemical industry at a time when supply chain challenges and new proposed restrictions from the Biden administration pose significant challenges for the business of chemistry and our industry’s ability to create products that are important to national priorities.” Click here for bill text. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-biden-admin-imposing-emissions-mandates-on-state-dots Capito Statement on Biden Admin Imposing Emissions Mandates on State DOTs 2023-11-22 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement in response to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announcing a final rule that imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations, despite lacking the authority from Congress to do so. “Federal overreach to advance a misguided climate agenda has become a staple of the Biden administration. The final rule announced today, which imposes the performance measure and the requirement to set greenhouse gas targets on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations, is just one more example of these harmful regulations. During negotiations of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this authority for FHWA was purposefully left out of the final bipartisan bill that was signed into law. Without the authority to impose this mandate, the FHWA is ignoring the letter of the law to finalize a rule that hampers the ability of state DOTs and MPOs to address the transportation needs of their constituents.” BACKGROUND: At a hearing in June 2023, Ranking Member Capito outlined major concerns about the proposed rule with FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt. In October 2022, Ranking Member Capito led 26 of her colleagues in sending a letter to FHWA Deputy Administrator Stephanie Pollack voicing their strong opposition to the agency’s proposal to implement a GHG emissions performance measure on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-op-ed-administrations-effort-limit-access-hydrogen-tax-credits-will Miller Op-Ed: Administration’s Effort to Limit Access to Hydrogen Tax Credits will Hurt Energy Production 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) penned an op-ed in The Hill on how coal and natural gas should contribute to all-of-the-above energy production in the United States. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Congresswoman Miller is focused on implementing laws as they were intended, not as they are falsely interpreted by the Biden Administration. Administration’s effort to limit access to hydrogen tax credits will hurt energy production The Hill “Everyone wants to live in a clean, healthy environment. As stewards of our beautiful earth, we should want to leave it better than we found it. Because of the brilliant innovators in the United States, we have the ability through modernization and technology to incorporate new energy production with traditional sources. This leads us to incorporate all-of-the-above energy solutions. “Hydrogen is often described as the future of clean and affordable energy. There are multiple ways it can be developed, but the most effective way is through a process called carbon capture utilization and storage. This process takes coal and natural gas emissions and converts them into hydrogen. At the beginning of 2022, hydrogen was supplied almost entirely from fossil fuels. More than 70% was generated from natural gas and 27% generated from coal. In the last year, my home state of West Virginia’s coal and natural gas production rose 5.7% and 6%, respectively. Using natural gas and coal emissions to create hydrogen energy is the perfect example of a comprehensive all-of-the-above energy solution. “Enter the 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, which was passed through Congress and signed into law to help incentivize the production of hydrogen. Tax credits are complicated, but important for American businesses to succeed. Unfortunately, in the case of the 45V tax credit, the Biden Administration is doing what it does best – completely ignoring Congressional intent to push an unworkable Green New Deal agenda. While Congress writes the law, the Administration has t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-delay-1099-k-requirements-additional-tax-year Miller's Statement on the Delay of 1099-K Requirements for an Additional Tax Year 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the illegal delay of the implementation of the 1099-K requirements for an additional tax year from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Based on today's announcement from the IRS, implementation of the 1099-K requirements will be delayed for the 2023 tax year at the threshold of $20,000 and then will implement a $5,000 threshold for the 2024 tax year which will immensely hurt taxpayers and independent contractors who use online services, payment platforms, and marketplaces. The IRS does not have the authority to delay implementation of the policy or set a new threshold contrary to what is passed into law by Congress. “The IRS is completely out of control and must be held accountable as they continue to make up the law as they go. Last year, the IRS took the legally dubious action of delaying implementation of the lower 1099-k threshold for 2022. Now they’ve done it yet again, giving Americans taxpayers no certainty on what the future of this policy will hold. The Biden Administration must be reminded that Congress writes the laws, they are the ones who must correctly implement them. Congress must give taxpayers the certainty they deserve when using online payment platforms and participating in the gig economy. That is why I introduced the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act. This bill will keep the reporting requirement at $20,000 and over 200 transactions, protecting Americans who use online payment platforms, gig economy workers, and small e-commerce sellers from being taken advantage of by the IRS and will ensure they have access to modern financial services platforms. This bill has already passed the Ways and Means Committee and stands ready for a vote on the House floor and swift passage in the Senate. While I am strongly opposed to lowering the reporting requirement from $20,000 to $600, that is the law that was passed with only Democrat votes and signed by President Biden in the American Rescue Plan. The IRS illegally … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-irs-decision-to-again-delay-reporting-threshold-requirement Capito Statement on IRS Decision to Again Delay Reporting Threshold Requirement 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) decision to once again delay the implementation of the tax scheme in the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan that lowers the threshold for Americans to receive a 1099-K form for one year. Last year, Senator Capito introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 omnibus package that would delay the reporting requirement for one year. “This very provision was included in the American Rescue Plan that was passed with only Democrat support. Republican efforts to repeal these new requirements have been ignored by my Democrat colleagues until they realized the massive complications that would ensue during tax filing season. However, this is now the second time they have delayed implementation, which only leads to uncertainty for taxpayers. While I was glad to push for a Congressionally mandated one-year delay, I remain concerned about what authority the IRS has to enforce their delay and will continue working to find a lasting solution. My Democrat colleagues need to take responsibility for their mistake and take real action to fix it.” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: Prior to the American Rescue Plan, 1099-K forms were issued by the IRS to taxpayers who exceeded 200 transactions totaling $20,000 in a tax year. The American Rescue Plan drastically changed the reporting requirements, and now any electronic payments and transactions from online platforms, apps, or payment card processors equal to $600 will qualify for the 1099-K requirement. Last year, Senator Capito and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-03) introduced the Emergency Taxpayer Paperwork and Audit Relief Act, legislation that would delay the implementation of the Democrat budget gimmick in the Democrats’ American Rescue Plan that lowers the threshold for Americans to receive a 1099-K form from the IRS. The legislation would have provided the IRS the Congressional authority to delay implementation of this poorly … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-send-letter-gao-dois-cancellation-seven-oil-gas-permits Miller, Colleagues Send Letter to GAO on DOI's Cancellation of Seven Oil & Gas Permits 2023-11-20 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01) joined 25 of her House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General, Gene Dodaro, urging the GAO to evaluate the Department of Interior’s cancellation of seven oil and gas lease permits as announced on September 6th. The letter highlights 365,000 acres in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that the permits cover and if canceling them constitutes a “rule” for purposes of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Click here for letter. On urging the GAO to review Department of Interior's announcement: On September 6, 2023, the Biden Administration’s Department of Interior posted a press release announcing Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland’s cancellation of seven oil and gas lease permits covering 365,000 acres in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). We write to seek your review of whether the September 2023 announcement from the Department of Interior, titled “Biden-Harris Administration Takes Major Steps to Protect Arctic Lands and Wildlife in Alaska,” constitutes a “rule” for purposes of the Congressional Review Act (CRA). On the Biden Administration's anti-energy policies: As you well know, President Biden’s disastrous America-last energy policies and his embrace of the radical Green New Deal agenda have jeopardized American energy independence and have cost hard-working Americans, already battling soaring inflation, both at the gas pump and in their utility bills. First, the Biden Administration halted construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, then they froze all oil and gas lease permits on federal lands, and later they drained our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to boost political capital while putting American national and energy security at risk. This latest decision by the Department of Interior is nothing more than a continuation of the Biden Administration’s war on America’s energy independence. Under President Trump’s America-first a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ahead-of-thanksgiving-holiday-bipartisan-drive-safer-sunday-resolution-led-by-capito-and-warnock-passes-senate Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday, Bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution Led by Capito and Warnock Passes Senate 2023-11-20 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last week, the U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan resolution offered by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) encouraging Americans nationwide to exercise greater caution in their holiday travels amid a period of historically increased traffic incidents and fatalities. The Senate passed their bipartisan Drive Safer Sunday Resolution unanimously. “The Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest—if not the busiest—travel day in our country,” Senator Capito said. “Our resolution encourages everyone that will be on our roads to drive carefully because safety is and will always be my top transportation priority.” “As a father of two young children, the safety of my family is paramount when traveling to see loved ones during the holidays,” Senator Reverend Warnock said. “We know safer streets require each of us to play our part, so I implore Georgians and all Americans to exercise caution amid the busy holiday season.” During the 2021 Thanksgiving weekend, there were 361 passenger deaths in traffic crashes, and half of all victims were unrestrained by a seat belt. Moreover, of the 361 deaths over the 2021 Thanksgiving weekend, 190 involved alcohol-impaired driving crashes. In 2021, 280 people lost their lives on West Virginia roads. And last year in West Virginia, three individuals died and two were injured in a Thanksgiving crash on I-79. This resolution designates the Sunday after Thanksgiving as “Drive Safer Sunday” and encourages: K-12 schools, colleges, teachers, and administrators to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safe driving; Trucking firms to alert employees to focus on safe driving the Sunday after Thanksgiving and publicize its importance on the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops; Clergy to remind congregations to travel safely when attending services; Law enforcement to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely; Americans wear seat belts and educate themselves about highway safe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-call-on-biden-admin-to-enforce-congressionally-mandated-sanctions-on-iran Capito, Colleagues Call on Biden Admin to Enforce Congressionally-Mandated Sanctions on Iran 2023-11-20 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 18 of her Senate Republican colleagues in calling on President Joe Biden to immediately enforce oil sanctions on Iran as mandated by Congress. The letter – led by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) – also urges the administration to permanently freeze the $6 billion funding mechanism established in September’s hostage agreement with Iran. “For far too long, Iran has evaded consequence for its complacency in funding radical terror,” the senators wrote. “To prevent further atrocities and to fulfill our promise of providing unwavering support to our most important ally in the Middle East, we urge your administration to take the necessary means in severing financial avenues available to Iran, specifically cracking down on oil exports.” In addition to Senators Capito, Moran, and Hagerty, the letter was signed by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). The full letter can be read here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-demand-answers-over-biden-administrations-unprecedented-pause-of-firearms-export-licenses Capito, Colleagues Demand Answers Over Biden Administration’s Unprecedented Pause of Firearms Export Licenses 2023-11-20 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with 45 of her Senate colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo that raised questions over the decision announced last month by the Bureau of Industry and Security to enact a 90-day pause for the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets. The letter was led by U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.). “As you know, firearms exports to non-government users in countries not covered by the exception constitute a significant percentage of overall U.S. firearm exports. This pause puts at stake U.S. commercial and economic interests, as well as those business interests of firearm exporters whose pending exports are now subject to pause, in addition to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests,” the senators wrote. “According to a survey conducted by NSSF, the firearm and ammunition industry trade association, this decision would have a severe negative economic impact. As of today, the industry estimates a direct cost of at least $89 million associated with the 90 day pause and at least $238 million annually should the pause become permanent,” the senators continued. Full text of the letter can be found here or below: Dear Secretary Raimondo: We write regarding the October 27 announcement from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce (the Department) that “[e]ffective immediately”, the Department “is pausing for approximately 90 days the issuance of new export licenses involving certain firearms, related components, and ammunition” as well as “the provision of new export assistance activities for such products to all non-governmental end users worldwide” with the exception of “those located in Ukraine, Israel, or a country in Country Group A:1 (Wassenaar Arrangement Participating States).” Further, this announcement stated that the Department wil… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-congressionally-directed-spending-award-for-raleigh-county-wastewater-treatment-upgrades Capito Announces Congressionally Directed Spending Award for Raleigh County Wastewater Treatment Upgrades 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Shady Spring Public Service District in Raleigh County, W.Va. to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant in Glen Morgan, W.Va. This award was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made by Senator Capito. “As the size of communities grow and equipment ages, it is important to support efforts that make sure clean water and wastewater is treated properly,” Ranking Member Capito said. “I was proud to secure this Congressionally Directed Spending award, which will help make necessary upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Glen Morgan and better serve the thousands of West Virginians in the area. I will continue supporting investments like this – which have a direct benefit for communities in our state – through my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee.” Individual award details listed below: $2,000,000 EPA CDS award to the Shady Spring Public Service District- Glen Morgan Wastewater Treatment Plant (Glen Morgan, W.Va.) to expand the wastewater treatment plant's capacity up to 1.6 million gallons per day, prevent any future failure, and replace outdated and failing equipment. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-tours-conn-weld-in-princeton-participates-in-town-hall-event PHOTOS: Capito Tours Conn-Weld in Princeton, Participates in Town Hall Event 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper PRINCETON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Princeton, W.Va., where she visited Conn-Weld’s manufacturing facility as a part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) “I Make America” grassroots campaign. While there, Senator Capito toured the facility to see Conn-Weld’s recent expansion project, met with employees, and participated in a town hall event. “It was great to visit with individuals who are truly making America, and whose efforts greatly contribute to the manufacturing economy of our state and nation. Throughout my time in Congress, I have continuously worked to bring forward solutions that ease the tax burden placed on our manufacturers, and make sure they have the resources necessary to invest back into their business and their workforce. Conn-Weld is a great example of a company that is directly investing into our state and our communities, and that is evident by their expansion efforts currently underway,” Senator Capito said. “As a manufacturer in Southern West Virginia, it is important to us to ensure that our voice is being heard so that we can continue to provide good jobs and career paths in our state and the industries that support these jobs,” Marvin Woodie, President, Conn-Weld Industries, LLC, said. “That’s why we are honored to partner with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers to welcome Senator Shelley Moore Capito and her staff to Conn-Weld Industries.” “Manufacturing and mining are two powerful engines for growth in the state’s economy, and that is why we need our elected officials to advance policies that help businesses invest in their communities and hire more Americans,” Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, said. “Equipment manufacturers support more than 3,700 family-sustaining jobs in West Virginia, and we are grateful to Senator Capito for her leadership and ability to work effectively with her colleagues in the U.S. Senate to hammer out bipartisan solutions to tough problems. The As… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-sewell-introduce-assistance-rural-community-hospitals-arch-act-national Miller, Sewell Introduce the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act on National Rural Health Day 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on National Rural Health Day, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act. This bill will extend the Medicare-dependent hospital program and Medicare low-volume hospital payments for five years each and include a GAO report to ensure Medicare rural hospital designations are bolstering rural health care. “Hospitals in rural communities should have access to the same resources as any other hospital to keep their doors open and administer efficient and quality care,” said Congresswoman Miller. “In the midst of rising health care prices and medical workforce shortages, the ARCH act will provide Medicare-dependent and Medicare low-volume hospitals with much needed financial stability. I was pleased to introduce this bill on National Rural Health Day and bring awareness to the concerns rural patients and hospitals are experiencing. I am grateful to Congresswoman Sewell for joining with me on this issue as we champion rural hospitals and provide them with the support they need to serve our communities.” “We in Alabama have seen our rural hospitals come under immense strain, threatening to make it harder for our communities to access the services they need,” said Congresswoman Sewell. “This legislation is about providing stability to our rural hospitals so that they can keep their doors open and continue serving patients. There is no time more befitting than National Rural Health Day to shine a spotlight on the needs of our rural hospitals. I thank Congresswoman Miller for her partnership and urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation.” "On behalf of the 69 hospitals of West Virginia, we are grateful for Congresswoman Carol Miller’s support for our rural hospitals here in our state and across the country,” said Jim Kaufman, President and CEO, West Virginia Hospital Association. "By introducing legislation to extend the Medicare-Dependent Hospital program and enhanced low-volume Med… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-ai-bill-to-boost-innovation-and-strengthen-accountability Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan AI Bill to Boost Innovation and Strengthen Accountability 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Bipartisan legislation would bolster innovation while increasing transparency and accountability for higher-risk AI applications. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) along with U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), all members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation – led by Senators Thune and Klobuchar – establishes a framework to bolster innovation while bringing greater transparency, accountability, and security to the development and operation of the highest-impact applications of AI. “I am glad to partner with my colleagues to introduce a bipartisan first step towards addressing the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Our bill will allow for transparent and commonsense accountability without stifling the development of machine learning. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this important legislation,” Senator Capito said. Provisions included in the AI Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023 are below: Content Provenance and Emergence Detection Standards:To provide clearer distinctions between human and AI-generated content, the bill would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to carry out research to facilitate the development of standards for providing both authenticity and provenance information for online content, similar to the efforts of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity. The bill would also direct NIST to support standardization of methods for detecting and understanding emergent properties in AI systems in order to mitigate issues stemming from unanticipated behavior. AI Definitions: The bill would provide new definitions for “generative,” “high-impact,” and “critical-impact” AI systems. A clear distinction would also be … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-highlights-connection-between-antisemitism-college-campuses-tax-exempt Miller Highlights Connection Between Antisemitism on College Campuses, Tax-Exempt Universities and Terror Financing in Ways and Means Hearing 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee hearing on investigating the connection between antisemitism, tax - exempt universities, and terror financing. Due to the war on Israel and the recent rise of antisemitic activities against Jewish students on college campuses, Congresswoman Miller questioned Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International and Noa Tishby, Israeli actress, activist, and author on the influence foreign governments have on tax exempt universities and how it leads to support terrorist organizations like Hamas. Click here for video. Congresswoman Miller on the influence of foreign governments on tax-exempt college campuses, specifically Qatari funding for Northwestern University: “I am still absolutely horrified by the atrocities committed against our ally Israel on October 7th. This depravity is being met fiercely and I pray that the terrorist organization Hamas is destroyed so they can never commit these kinds of attacks ever again. A concerning trend that we have witnessed is the influence of foreign governments on tax-exempt college campuses, [specifically] Qatari funding for Northwestern University. It is no coincidence that it now has a campus in the Gulf country and has become a pipeline for reporters for the Qatari state-owned media Al Jazeera and their youth-focused subsidiary, AJ+... This has led me to wonder if Qatar’s funding for Northwestern plays a role in their non-statement on this geopolitical event. It is hard to miss that Qatar is actively housing Hamas’ leadership in luxury hotels while Palestinians suffer, or that AJ+ has been at the forefront of spreading pro-Hamas propaganda on social media sites, especially on Tik Tok, misinforming students across the country and inspiring additional antisemitism.” Congresswoman Miller questioned Mr. Lehman on other colleges responses to the Hamas attacks and the possible financial ties to countries known to support terrorist organizations: “How do you think we should loo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-avoid-government-shutdown-urges-return-to-regular-order Capito Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown, Urges Return to Regular Order 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting to pass a continuing resolution that will avoid a government shutdown: “As I have said many times, it is our responsibility to fund the government and keep it open. That is a priority,” Senator Capito said. “To fund the government for a full year, we need to focus on passing all of our bills through regular order, which we’ve already made some progress on earlier this month. Time is critical to accomplish this, however, and the continuing resolution that we passed tonight allows us to do that. While I am glad we took the responsible step tonight to keep the government open, our work is far from over.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-industrial-decarbonization Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on Industrial Decarbonization 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “Opportunities in Industrial Decarbonization: Delivering Benefits for the Economy and the Climate.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman…thank you for holding this hearing today to examine innovative bipartisan solutions to manage industrial greenhouse gas emissions. “We have achieved the greatest successes as a Committee, including on climate, which we have worked on a bipartisan basis. “The Committee’s surface transportation and water infrastructure legislation served as the backbone of the IIJA. “The surface transportation portion of the IIJA included a first-of-a-kind subtitle devoted to climate change, featuring two new formula programs, one centered on carbon reduction and on resiliency. “The IIJA served as a vehicle for many other provisions from other committees to address emissions, including industrial emissions. “Chairman Carper and I managed that legislation across the floor and so we negotiated on these [provisions] as well. “Particularly important to me…the legislation included the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) program, administered by the DOE. “One of the seven hubs the DOE recently selected is the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, known as ARCH2. “This hub includes the states of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. “ARCH2 will produce both green hydrogen, which is hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water, but also blue hydrogen, which is hydrogen produced from abundant Appalachian natural gas with carbon capture and storage technologies to reduce emissions. “When up and running, ARCH2 will supply hydrogen to a broad mix of hard-to-decarbonize industries, from energy to transportation to chemical manufacturing to steel production. “It is no secret that carbon capture, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-discusses-arch2-hydrogen-hub-need-for-permitting-reform-at-industrial-decarbonization-hearing VIDEO: Capito Discusses ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub, Need for Permitting Reform at Industrial Decarbonization Hearing 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a full committee hearing on strengthening efforts to grow the economy and protect the environment through commonsense policy and American innovation. HIGHLIGHTS: ON BENEFITS OF WEST VIRGINIA’S ARCH2 HYDROGEN HUB: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “In my opening statement I talked about ARCH2, the hydrogen hub, and how excited we are to have that coming to our region, particularly in my state. But each hub has selected different mixes of pathways for producing, and I think that was written into the bill. And so when it comes to buildout of our nation's hydrogen infrastructure, where do you think the initial demand will come from and what will the associated emissions benefits be?” SHANNON ANGIELSKI, PRESIDENT OF THE CLEAN HYDROGEN FUTURE COALITION: “The important attribute I would say about the hydrogen hubs generally is that they will enhance that sort of network effect that's needed by aggregating both the production, the transport, and use demand and enable that infrastructure to be shared and be lower cost at least initially as the industry grows. And one significant benefit of what the ARCH2 hub is looking at is that they have a variety of end use sectors that exist within the hub that can take advantage of it.” ON PROJECT DELAYS CAUSED BY PERMITTING CHALLENGES: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “I mentioned permitting and how there have been some bureaucratic headwinds to getting these projects approved. How concerned are you about the permitting process that we're seeing on the Class VI wells? And then there's the issue of permitting the transport of hydrogen as well.” SHANNON ANGIELSKI, PRESIDENT OF THE CLEAN HYDROGEN FUTURE COALITION: “As it relates to the Class VI permits, I mean, you mentioned in your opening remarks right there. I think there are almost 60 applications pending bef… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-speaks-wirt-county-high-school-courthouse-and-tours-minnie-hamilton Miller Speaks at Wirt County High School, Courthouse, and Tours Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) toured Wirt County High School and hosted a question-and-answer session with students at a full school assembly on her priorities and time in Congress. Following the assembly, Congresswoman Miller met with the Wirt County Courthouse to discuss new policy priorities in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Miller concluded her visit by touring the newly improved facility of the Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center in Calhoun County. “I enjoyed my visit and meetings with the people of Wirt and Calhoun Counties today,” said Congresswoman Miller. “What a joy it was to speak with the students at the Wirt County High School in a Q&A and encourage them to volunteer in their local communities. They are the future of West Virginia. While in Wirt, I also had a great discussion with Courthouse officials about the new developments and resources they need for their new emergency management system. Lastly, I was glad to see the new improvements to the Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Center and am excited for their success as they take care of the people in Calhoun County.” Click HERE for photos. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/millers-statement-passage-speaker-johnsons-continuing-resolution Miller's Statement on the Passage of Speaker Johnson's Continuing Resolution 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the passage of the two-step Continuing Resolution introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), which prevented a government shutdown. This stopgap funding bill temporarily funds the government and extends the government funding deadline until January 19 for Agriculture, Energy and Water, Military Construction-VA and Transportation-Housing Urban Development spending bills and the remaining eight bills until February 2. “Once again, House Republicans have averted a government shutdown,” said Congresswoman Miller. “For too long, Congress has abandoned regular order and passed fiscally irresponsible spending bills during the holidays, instead of taking the time to govern properly throughout the year. As the end of the year approaches, the last thing Americans need is a government shutdown which would result in the loss of billions of taxpayer dollars. The two-part Continuing Resolution will allocate time for Congress to discuss, debate, and come to a consensus on funding for federal agencies. Under Speaker Johnson’s leadership, House Republicans are putting the American people before politics. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this funding package and meet us at the negotiating table to deliver on our commitment to America.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-peters-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-help-prevent-diabetes-and-lower-health-care-costs Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Diabetes and Lower Health Care Costs 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – During National Diabetes Month, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for individuals at risk for diabetes, while saving 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. Under current law, Medicare will only cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals already diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. “In West Virginia, we understand the costs and challenges associated with diabetes, and continue to battle with one of the highest adult rates of the disease in the nation. It is essential we focus on how we can inhibit more West Virginians and Americans from developing type-2 diabetes and strengthen our prevention efforts. I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation that would expand services for individuals with pre-diabetes and risk factors, and increase our ability to prevent West Virginians from struggling with this disease in the first place,” Senator Capito said. “Expanding access to this type of health care will provide more Americans with the opportunity live longer, healthier lives, and without breaking the bank,” Senator Peters said. “It’s also a commonsense way to help lower Medicare costs for all taxpayers in the long-run, and I’ll keep fighting to get it passed and signed into law.” “As a state with a high rate of diabetes, the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics appreciates and supports Senator Capito’s efforts to reintroduce this legislation,” Rebecca Dattola, MS, RD, LD, Public Policy Coordinator of the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, said. “Passage of this bill would allow West Virginians access to medical nutrition therapy that could contribute to decreased rates of diabetes in the state and help to improve health outcomes for many … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-millers-op-ed-urges-senate-support-hershel-woody-williams-national-medal ICYMI: Miller's Op-Ed Urges Senate to Support the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act 2023-11-13 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) published an Op-Ed in The Charleston Gazette - Mail, highlighting the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act and its passage in the House of Representatives. Earlier this week, Congresswoman Miller spoke in favor of the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act on the House floor. Senate Should Support Bill to Honor Veterans It’s imperative for every American to remember and honor the heroes who sacrificed in service to our country. West Virginia’s own Hershel “Woody” Williams is one such hero worth remembering. As a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a Medal of Honor recipient, he distinguished himself by risking his life to defend America and its values. When his time in the Marine Corps ended, he dedicated the rest of his life to serving America here at home by uplifting and supporting America’s veterans and their families. Woody was the best of us; he loved his country with zeal and did everything he could to defend it. As we pay tribute this week to the more than 40 million Americans who served our country in uniform, there’s something we can learn from Woody’s story and from the stories of other Medal of Honor recipients. It’s not just that they lived for America; it’s that they were willing to give everything for America. In both their living and their dying, they exemplified the very best of what Americans can do, and we owe it to them and to the next generation to ensure that the memory of their heroism lives on. It’s for this reason that I was honored to speak on the floor of the House of Representatives in unwavering support of the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. It will locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The legislation, which was introduced earlier this year, has passed unanimously in the House of Representatives and now goes to our colleagues in the U.S… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-takes-action-to-designate-terrorist-organizations-prevent-us-recognition-of-taliban-regime Capito Takes Action to Designate Terrorist Organizations, Prevent U.S. Recognition of Taliban Regime 2023-11-13 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) helped introduce two pieces of legislation that would designate both the Taliban and Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO), and direct the U.S. Secretary of State to designate the illegitimate Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. Additionally, Senator Capito joined a group of her colleagues in sending a letter to the United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), urging her to introduce a resolution designating Hamas as a terrorist organization and imposing additional sanctions that would prevent them from accessing funds. More details on each effort can be found below. Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act: Senator Capito joined 13 of her Senate Republican colleagues to introduce the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act. This legislation – led by U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) – would redesignate Ansarallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, as a FTO due to their actions to destabilize the region, the security threat they pose to the U.S. and most recently, their involvement in the ongoing conflict in Israel. “The United States stands strong with our ally Israel, and it’s imperative that we call the brutal tactics deployed against our ally exactly what they are – acts of terrorism. With its decision to join Hamas and Hezbollah in Iranian-backed attacks against civilians in Israel, Ansarallah has proven it belongs in the same category. I’m proud to join with my colleagues to introduce this legislation as we display the strength needed during this time of heightened national security threats,” Senator Capito said. In addition to Senators Capito and Daines, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act is co-sponsored by Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Ka… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-support-grows-for-capito-sinema-bill-reversing-harmful-change-in-tax-code WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Support Grows for Capito, Sinema Bill Reversing Harmful Change in Tax Code 2023-11-13 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today highlighted the broad support from national and local business organizations and industry stakeholders for the American Investment in Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The legislation, which Senator Capito introduced with U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) in April, would reinstate the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) measure for U.S. businesses to make critical investments and protect American jobs. In September, Senator Capito hosted a panel presentation and discussion on the implication of the tax code change around Section 163(j) and the real-world impact it’s having on businesses in every state across the country. Following the event, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released an updated 163(j) study in October that focused on the economic impact of the EBIT-based interest expense limitation. Specifically, the data showed that failing to reverse the change from EBITDA to EBIT will cost the U.S. economy 867,000 jobs, $58 billion in lost wages, and $108 billion in GDP. You can find the updated study here. Last week, 1,322 companies across the United States, industry associations, state and local chambers, and allied organizations signed a letter calling on Congress to restore three pro-growth tax policies, one of which was a pro-growth interest deductibility standard. Click here to read the full letter. Americans for Tax Reform (ATR): “Before the policy expired in 2022, businesses were able to deduct net interest expenses up to 30 percent of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). This globally competitive standard provided American businesses – especially manufacturers – a crucial tax cut, allowing them to compete with foreign businesses. Unfortunately, this deduction was narrowed to 30 percent of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). Thankfully, Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the American Investment in Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which would restore E… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-commemorates-veterans-day-2023 VIDEO: Capito Commemorates Veterans Day 2023 2023-11-10 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper **Click here or the image above to watch the video.** **Click here to download the video.** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following video ahead of Veterans Day, honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Full video transcript included below: “Here we are today to thank our veterans for their service to our country, for protecting the homeland, and for their willingness to serve. “Our nation would never be as great as we are without the truly dedicated and patriotic men and women who honor our cause by serving in our military. “So as the daughter of a World War Two veteran, I say thank you every day for the sacrifices that my father and his generation made for us. “I also say thank you to our present-day military who are fighting in foreign soils around the globe to protect us, and I want to thank all of our veterans today. “You're close to our hearts, and we appreciate everything that you've done in service to our country.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-rosen-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-to-establish-national-stem-day Capito, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Establish National STEM Day 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced a bipartisan resolution formally designating November 8, 2023 as “National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day”. The senators’ resolution highlights and celebrates the importance of STEM Education in the United States and emphasizes the need to bolster and diversify the STEM workforce. Today also marks the two-year anniversary of Senators Capito and Rosen launching the Senate’s first Women in STEM Caucus, a bipartisan group that works to advance women’s participation in STEM education and careers. “STEM fields are where the in-demand jobs are right now, and it’s where they will be in the future. These are jobs in industries that are critical to our economy, will help our states and country as a whole grow,” Senator Capito said. “I am proud to help introduce this resolution designating Nov. 8 as National STEM Day to celebrate this growing field and inspire the next generation to get excited and involved in this field.” “As a former computer programmer, I know firsthand how important STEM education is for the jobs of the future,” Senator Rosen said. “This bipartisan resolution recognizes November 8th as National STEM Day to celebrate STEM education and encourage more students to pursue careers in these fields.” BACKGROUND: This bipartisan resolution has been endorsed by STEM Education Coalition, Society of Women Engineers, the Afterschool Alliance, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Center for Excellence in Education, the Association for Women in Science, Code.org, and The American Mathematical Society. In addition to Senators Capito and Rosen, it is co-sponsored by Senator Tina Smith (D-Min.). Since joining the Senate, Senator Capito has strongly advocated for more female involvement in STEM fields through legislative efforts. Additionally, as West Virginia’s first female U.S. Senator, Senator Capito launched a female empowerment program known as, West Virginia Girl… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-clean-water-infrastructure Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on Clean Water Infrastructure 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing titled, “Accessing Clean Water Infrastructure Assistance: Small, Rural, Disadvantaged and Underserved Communities.” Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Capito as delivered. “Thank you, Mr. Chairman…and thank you all witnesses for being here with us today. “It’s an important hearing to provide the oversight of the implementation of clean water investments for small and disadvantaged communities under the IIJA. “Again, I’d like to thank the witnesses for their willingness to testify about this important topic. “This Committee values your perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing this nation’s water infrastructure, some of it is very, very old, as well as your insights on effective solutions. “The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act provisions of the IIJA had a special focus on the infrastructure challenges faced by small, rural, disadvantaged, and underserved communities. “As the Chairman said, a bit over two years after enactment, it is easy for stakeholders on the ground and we in Congress to identify where the EPA’s implementation of these programs is working and, more importantly, what’s not working or how we can improve this. “The IIJA water provisions drafted by this Committee authorized $55 billion in funding for a range of water infrastructure programs, including targeted grants for small and disadvantaged communities, funding for lead service line replacement, and support for innovative water technologies, as well as money for wastewater treatment and storm water management. “These funding opportunities provide new resources for grants and low-interest loans to technical assistance. “These funds can support critical infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of wastewater f… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-blasts-bidenomics-on-senate-floor VIDEO: Capito Blasts “Bidenomics” on Senate Floor 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate Floor regarding President Biden’s pursuit of “Bidenomics” and the damage his policies have inflicted on the American Dream. In her remarks, Senator Capito highlighted stories that she has heard from West Virginians on how the Biden administration’s economic policies have held them back from success, and outlined Republican solutions to get our nation’s economy on track. Senator Capito’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: “Mr/Madam President— “I rise today to speak on behalf of the people I represent in West Virginia, and Americans all across our country, who have been left behind in President Biden’s pursuit of ‘Bidenomics’ and are directly feeling the scars that his administration’s policies have left on the American Dream. “American families are experiencing ever-increasing financial pressure due to the state of our nation’s economy which is jeopardizing our ability to succeed. “It is simply unfair that Americans are compromised at every turn due to inflation, increased interest rates, costly regulations, and tax hikes on essential items they need to live. “Not only is this unfair, but for a country as strong and resourceful as ours, it is simply unacceptable. “So, let’s have a quick refresher on what exactly ‘Bidenomics’ means. “What began as an ambiguous term to represent the economic policies of this administration has quickly come to mean that you are spending more and getting less. “It means that we would see inflation reach a forty-year high and remain persistently above the Fed’s target rate and pre-Biden administration levels. “That mortgage rates would reach, and remain, at a thirty-year record, and that interest rates would rise at the fastest pace in the last four decades. “It is truly astounding the difference in interest that American families… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-presses-homeland-security-secretary-on-border-crisis VIDEO: Capito Presses Homeland Security Secretary on Border Crisis 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s questioning. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, participated in a full Appropriations Committee hearing with Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on the president’s supplemental funding requests for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): During the hearing, Senator Capito questioned Secretary Mayorkas about the national security threat posed by America’s open southern border, solutions to curb the flow of illegal immigration, and the Biden administration’s resistance to any of the common sense reforms put forward by Senate Republicans. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RESISTING CHANGES TO BORDER POLICY: “Why is incremental change- that [Senate Republicans are] trying to help you do a better job to pull down the numbers that we see- I mean, even, you mentioned 2019 was an important year. Well, that was less than a million [illegal crossings]. Last year? 2.4 million. So even in that retrospective of a year that [Sec. Mayorkas is] pointing to, as a year that was, you know, not emblematic of good policy, it's still pales in comparison to where we are now.” ON PRESIDENT BIDEN RESISTING POLICY CHANGE WHEN HE KNOWS THE PROBLEM IS GROWING: “We are trying, I think, to offer the administration- ‘we’ being the Republicans here in the Senate- offering the administration substantive policy changes that will bring these numbers down. [Sec. Mayorkas] mentioned 1996 is when the immigration law was last changed. You've been operating under the same immigration laws that every other administration has been since 1996. The numbers, for example, in [Fiscal Year] [20]14, were 568,000. We probably thought that was a big number back then. You've got the same laws, and still, you're five times more people coming in. It tells me t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-state-flexibility-expanded-workforce-critical-for-clean-water-infrastructure-buildout VIDEO: Capito: State Flexibility, Expanded Workforce Critical for Clean Water Infrastructure Buildout 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a full committee hearing on improving access to clean water infrastructure in communities across the country. HIGHLIGHTS: ON STATES NEEDING FLEXIBILITY TO MEET UNIQUE NEEDS: “I talked in my opening statement about EPA’s role to ensure state implementation complies with law and regulatory requirements. We realize that you all know your communities better and individualized communities, especially in the very rural systems, better than anybody else.” ON EXPANDING THE WATER SYSTEMS WORKFORCE: “In terms of the capacity issue. I've been on a bill for many, many years with Senator Booker to try to get…more young people interested in the professional water management. I guess it either sounds boring or it wouldn't be enough to raise a family on…Senator Mullin was talking about the test is not is not a layup. It’s a lifetime of employment and very good career patterns. So how are you through your organization trying to help that issue?” Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening statement. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-ways-and-means-hearing-biden-administrations-esg-policies Rep. Miller Joins Ways and Means Hearing on the Biden Administration's ESG Policies 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the financial security of American seniors and retirees and what Congress can do to make sure they are not being taken advantage of by the Biden Administration’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activism. Congresswoman Miller highlighted how ESG mandates are devastating coal communities and steering investment funds away from energy companies and toward woke, environmentalist corporations. Congresswoman Miller also questioned Marlo Oaks, Utah State Treasurer and Mason Bolay, Senior Vice President of First Bank and Trust Company, on the Biden Administration’s radical ESG policies. Click here for video. Congresswoman Miller on the devastating impact of ESG mandates on West Virginia energy communities: “I am from the beautiful state of West Virginia, which for those who might not know, it is a leading energy producing state. Since 2008, the radical left-wing war on coal and, quite frankly [a war on] all forms of traditional base load energy, has devastated the communities in my home state of West Virginia. Despite Washington liberals’ best efforts, coal exports still amounted to $3.8 billion of economic activity in my home state. ESG mandates are just another opportunity for unelected bureaucrats to force freedom-loving Americans to accept one more step towards global socialism. We will never, never surrender to those who want to see our energy producing state destroyed, and we will fight these mandates tooth and nail.The fact that the Biden administration is encouraging retirement plan managers to steer investment funds away from profitable, time-tested energy companies and toward their pseudo-woke environmentalist corporations is not only fiscally irresponsible — it is a real slap in the face to hardworking folks like my constituents who are counting on these managers to do their job and ensure their retirement accounts are secure. Thankfully, in West Virginia, we know better than to let “wok… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-secures-resources-to-benefit-west-virginia Capito Secures Resources to Benefit West Virginia 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Grants announced by Senator Capito will bolster law enforcement, support energy cost assistance, health services, and economic development WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Agriculture (USDA), as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), to support public health, energy assistance, economic development, and law enforcement initiatives in West Virginia. HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), secured resources from HHS’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and funding for maternal and child health services for West Virginia. “Ensuring West Virginia families can get through the cold winter months is essential for their well-being. I’m happy to see these LIHEAP funds reaching our state, which will help West Virginians stay warm this winter,” Ranking Member Capito said. “I’m also happy to announce resources that will help serve mothers and their children so that we can help each family and child reach their full potential.” ARC FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, also secured funding from the ARC to fund several economic development efforts across West Virginia. “As the top Republican on the EPW Committee, we work with and oversee the Appalachian Regional Commission to help support local organizations and projects that make a difference in communities across West Virginia. The grants announced today will bring tangible benefits to our state and strengthen efforts to drive economic development and tourism, prepare our workforce in a variety of fields, and continue to improve our state’s infrastructure,” Ranking Member Capito said. DOJ FUNDING: Additionally, Senator Capito secured resources from the DOJ’s Office of Comm… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-photos-capito-tours-critical-munitions-production-lines-at-allegany-ballistics-laboratory ICYMI: PHOTOS: Capito Tours Critical Munitions Production Lines at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper KEYSER, W.Va. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, visited Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) in Keyser, W.Va. During the visit, Senator Capito received a tour to see firsthand how ABL manufactures key components of critical munitions that strengthen the United States’ defense capabilities, support Ukraine’s military capabilities, and bolster the defenses of Israel as well as U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific. Senator Capito also had the chance to meet with ABL leaders to discuss the company’s ongoing expansion projects, which will accelerate critical munitions production to meet the needs of the U.S. and allied militaries. “I’m appreciative of the chance to visit ABL again and see how the hard work of West Virginians directly contributes to our national defense,” Senator Capito said. “This visit was an opportunity to see firsthand how critical munitions production and military support for Ukraine and Israel relate directly to West Virginians. With our allies and partners under attack and tensions rising around the world, the work happening at defense industrial base facilities like ABL is more important now than ever before. West Virginians can be certain that funding appropriated by Congress to defend our allies overseas is going directly to facilities like ABL that create American jobs and strengthen our country’s own defense industrial base.” BACKGROUND: Allegany Ballistics Laboratory is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility that produces solid rocket motors and other key components for critical munitions. The facility employs more than 1,600 people and currently produces over 2.1 million pounds of energetic material each year. ABL is currently working to expand critical munitions production at the facility, through support secured by Senator Capito. In 2017, Senator Capito visited ABL with U.S. Department of the Navy leadership, and has successfully secured funding on behalf of ABL, their workforce, and project… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-speaks-support-hershel-woody-williams-national-medal-honor-monument Miller Speaks in Support of Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C. 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke on the House of Representatives floor in support of the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. This bill will locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and pay tribute to West Virginia’s native, Woody Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient, and World War II veteran. Click here for video. Remarks as prepared are below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, which would locate the new National Medal of Honor Monument near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Woody was an American hero from my home state of West Virginia. When he passed last year, we paid tribute to him as he was laid in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Woody was a country boy tried to enlist at 16. He grew up hunting and was always a good shot. He loved his country more than anything and did everything he could to defend it. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for his courage during the battle of Iwo Jima where he singlehandedly fought the Japanese with flamethrowers, clearing a path for more American troops. Marines raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi that very day, resulting in the iconic photo that showed that America was winning the war in the pacific. Woody was not just a constituent and a hero – he was a friend. His legacy of service, dedication, and patriotism will live on through the countless lives he touched. His impact on our West Virginia community cannot be overstated, as his service to our veterans continued long after his career in the Marine Corps. With Veterans Day on Friday, this bill couldn’t be more timely to honor our servicemen and women who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This monument pays tribute to the recipients of America’s highest military honor for valor in combat and will remind future generations of the … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-capito-tours-critical-munitions-production-lines-at-allegany-ballistics-laboratory PHOTOS: Capito Tours Critical Munitions Production Lines at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper KEYSER, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, visited Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) in Keyser, W.Va. During the visit, Senator Capito received a tour to see firsthand how ABL manufactures key components of critical munitions that strengthen the United States’ defense capabilities, support Ukraine’s military capabilities, and bolster the defenses of Israel as well as U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific. Senator Capito also had the chance to meet with ABL leaders to discuss the company’s ongoing expansion projects, which will accelerate critical munitions production to meet the needs of the U.S. and allied militaries. “I’m appreciative of the chance to visit ABL again and see how the hard work of West Virginians directly contributes to our national defense,” Senator Capito said. “Today’s visit was an opportunity to see firsthand how critical munitions production and military support for Ukraine and Israel relate directly to West Virginians. With our allies and partners under attack and tensions rising around the world, the work happening at defense industrial base facilities like ABL is more important now than ever before. West Virginians can be certain that funding appropriated by Congress to defend our allies overseas is going directly to facilities like ABL that create American jobs and strengthen our country’s own defense industrial base.” BACKGROUND: Allegany Ballistics Laboratory is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility that produces solid rocket motors and other key components for critical munitions. The facility employs more than 1,600 people and currently produces over 2.1 million pounds of energetic material each year. ABL is currently working to expand critical munitions production at the facility, through support secured by Senator Capito. In 2017, Senator Capito visited ABL with U.S. Department of the Navy leadership, and has successfully secured funding on behalf of ABL, their workforce, and projects… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-capito-popp-act-passes-house-representatives Miller, Capito POPP Act Passes the House of Representatives 2023-11-03 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller’s (R-WV) and Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s (R-WV) Protect our Power Plants (POPP) Act, passed the House of Representatives in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Protect our Power Plants Act will prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing their proposal that would close coal- and gas-fired power plants across the nation. The POPP Act highlights EPA’s proposal of restricting power generation at new and existing energy facilities across the United States, hence undermining domestic energy production. "Republicans in Congress are once again defending American energy production. The House of Representatives passed the Protect our Power Plants Act in the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which protects U.S. energy plants, bolsters our energy independence, and stops President Biden’s Green New Deal agenda from destroying our energy dominance,” said Congresswoman Miller. “Senator Capito and I are focused on promoting American energy policies that will ensure West Virginia remains an energy dominant state for years to come. The Protect Our Power Plants Act is a needed check on Washington Democrats’ radical environmental policies and promotes American energy production. This is a win for West Virginia and the United States as we prioritize U.S. energy policies and our coal- and gas-fired power plants fuel the United States." “The Biden administration’s Clean Power Plan 2.0 makes it clear they intend to ignore the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, put the people who help power our nation out of work, and increase energy costs for millions of Americans. In the face of this illegal overreach, Congresswoman Miller and I introduced the Protect Our Power Plants Act to stand up for workers and families in energy-producing communities across the country, including those in West Virginia. Today’s action by the House demonstrates yet agai… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-barrasso-ask-ferc-to-push-epa-for-answers-on-destructive-power-plan Capito, Barrasso Ask FERC to Push EPA for Answers on Destructive Power Plan 2023-11-03 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips and Commissioners James Danly, Allison Clements, and Mark C. Christie. The senators urged the commissioners to use FERC’s upcoming Reliability Technical Conference to develop a factual record of the threats to electric reliability that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 presents. Recent testimony before Congress has warned that, as proposed, the rule will accelerate the retirement of electric generators that are needed to keep America’s lights on. Earlier this year, Senators Capito and Barrasso asked FERC to hold a series of technical conferences and highlight the necessity of adequately exploring the impact of the Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 on the nation’s electric grid. FERC has announced that it will devote the afternoon session of the November 9thAnnual Reliability Technical Conference to “EPA’s ‘Clean Power Plan 2.0’ and Reliability.” Read the full letter here and below: Dear Chairman Phillips and Commissioners: In response to our letter of June 30, 2023, the Commission has scheduled a limited review of the potential impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) proposed rule to regulate emissions of greenhouse gases from fossil-fueled power plants (“Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0”) on electric reliability. We appreciate the Commission having taken this step. Nevertheless, to develop an adequate record of the potential impacts of the EPA’s proposed rule, we believe you must do more than devote only a portion of your annual Reliability Technical Conference on November 9, 2023 (“Technical Conference”) to this subject. At the very least, you must develop a record in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “the Commissi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-colleagues-bill-to-help-find-missing-foster-youth-passes-senate Capito, Colleagues’ Bill to Help Find Missing Foster Youth Passes Senate 2023-11-03 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This week, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) passed the U.S. Senate. Specifically, the bill would create a feedback loop between states and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration of Children and Families (ACF) to provide better care and information-sharing for missing and runaway foster youth. “In West Virginia, our children are our future, and we must make certain that our youth in foster care are safe and protected,” Senator Capito said. “This legislation will strengthen the coordination of information sharing between the state and federal level, and improve our ability to quickly locate missing and runaway foster youth. We must do all we can to protect our most vulnerable children and keep them safe, and I’m proud to join with my colleagues to pass this legislation through the Senate.” BACKGROUND: States are currently required by law to implement plans to prevent, mitigate, and find cases of missing foster youth, but tens of thousands of foster children have gone missing in the last two decades. Increasing communication between states and the ACF would allow them to use real-life experiences to inform the assistance they provide to child protective service agencies. The legislation would require ACF to report to Congress on progress being made to find missing foster youth and prevent runaways. In addition, it would establish screenings for children who return to foster care after running away or otherwise being absent to determine if the children were victims of sex trafficking during their absence. This legislation is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-millers-statement-israel-security-supplemental-appropriations-act Rep. Miller's Statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on her support for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act to allocate $14.3 billion to Israel as it responds to the barbaric attacks by Hamas terrorists. Funding for Israel will be offset by recissions from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, cutting the budget for hiring an army of agents at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to harass American taxpayers. “Today, I voted in favor of providing Israel with $14.3 billion in resources to support them as it continues to defend itself and fight against the violence and evil acts of Hamas,” said Congresswoman Miller. “With Israel being one of our most important allies, this funding package affirms that the United States unequivocally stands with Israel and condemns any form of attacks against it. The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act will ensure government accountability is enacted as we provide the necessary funds for Israel. I am looking forward to the swift passage of this bill on the Senate floor.” Click here for bill text. Background: The $14.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations packaging includes funding for: $4 billion to replenish Iron Dome and David’s Sling missile defense systems, $3.5 billion for the “Foreign Military Financing Program” procurement of advanced weapons systems and defense articles and services, $1.2 billion for the continued development of the Iron Beam system to counter short-range threats, $1 billion for artillery and munitions production: $800 million to the Army for ammunition, $10 million to the Navy for weapons, and $38 million to the Air Force for missile procurement. Additional funding will provide the American military with $4.4 billion to replenish domestic defense stockpiles, $150 million for an enhanced security presence in the U.S. Embassy, and $50 million for the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Israel. The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act will require the Secretary of Defen… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/after-capito-urging-ntia-reverses-course-on-restrictive-requirements-for-west-virginia-internet-service-providers After Capito Urging, NTIA Reverses Course on Restrictive Requirements for West Virginia Internet Service Providers 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) decision to reverse course and expand the accessibility of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to unconnected regions across the country by allowing alternatives to the program’s Letter of Credit (LOC) requirement. Previously, the BEAD program’s LOC requirement would have prevented Internet Service Providers best positioned to connect unserved and underserved Americans from participating in the BEAD program. Last week, Senator Capito joined 13 of her colleagues in sending a letter—led by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)—urging Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alan Davidson to consider alternatives to the BEAD program’s LOC requirement. Full text of the letter is available here. “It’s welcome news to see the Department of Commerce and NTIA recognize the restrictive and unnecessary requirements put on the BEAD program and make needed changes before it limited West Virginia’s ability to take full advantage of this opportunity. While I was helping craft and negotiate the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, broadband was top of mind, and making this support accessible was a priority. Our Internet Service Providers in West Virginia work tirelessly to connect our state with the broadband service they deserve, and I’m proud to use my voice to make needed resources more available to them,” Senator Capito said. BACKGROUND: Established in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the BEAD Program is the largest federal broadband investment in United States history, providing $1.2 billion to West Virginia to expand high-speed internet access through planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs across the country. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-case-you-missed-it-video-capito-talks-border-crisis-efforts-to-support-us-allies-on-fox-business In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Border Crisis, Efforts to Support U.S. Allies on Fox Business 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito’s interview. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, joined Fox Business Network’s Varney & Co. to highlight pressing national security issues, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, as well as the crisis at the southern border. During the interview, Senator Capito highlighted the need to aid Ukraine in its fight against Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion in order to protect American interests and NATO allies from further attacks. She also discussed the need to support Israel in its aim to defeat the Iran-backed terrorist group, Hamas. Senator Capito also highlighted the national security threat posed by the open southern border here in the United States and the ability of potential terrorists to illegally enter the country undetected. HIGHLIGHTS: THE NEED TO SUPPORT UKRAINE: “I believe that we need to keep continuing to fund the military efforts in Ukraine. For very simply that reason, the degradation of Putin's army, the degradation of his power, and the ability for him to claim victory are absolutely in our national security interests. If he were to be successful here, I do believe, as Secretary Austin said, he will not stop. He will go into a NATO nation and then we have obligations far beyond what we have right now. So, I think we've seen the Ukrainians make great progress. We need to keep supporting them, and I intend to do that.” CONCERNS ABOUT A “CONTINUAL WAR” IN UKRAINE: “I do and I hear that at home. And I share that concern. That's why, just yesterday, we implored to find out: what is the endgame here? What is the strategy that's going to move us forward? And you know, we cannot continue to support their government, their public officials, their fire responders. You know, we have obligations here, we have obligations at our southern border that we need to put more emphasis to stop that, and so I think the American people want that from the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/west-virginia-delegation-send-letter-president-biden-and-fema-urging-disaster West Virginia Delegation Send Letter to President Biden and FEMA Urging Disaster Declaration Approval 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican House WV Carol D. Miller M001205 miller.house.gov miller https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Alex Mooney (R-WV) as well as Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III Administrator Maryann Tierney to approve the State of West Virginia's appeal for a disaster declaration. Residential areas in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties have experienced great damage due to heavy rains and flooding in late August. Click here to read the full letter. On the damage caused by flooding in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha Counties: As members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, we write in support of Governor Jim Justice’s appeal request for a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia after severe and numerous storms washed through our State causing widespread damage. Heavy rains caused damages by flooding, landslides, and mudslides in 5 counties throughout central and southern West Virginia from August 28, 2023 to August 30, 2023. Persistent rains resulted in major flooding events in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha Counties. As the heavy downpour of rains fell, areas surrounding rivers, creeks and small streams were unable to absorb the excess precipitation causing flooding and residential damage. On a request for a major disaster declaration to access federal disaster aid: To access federal disaster aid, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has made an appeal request for a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia, submitted October 25, 2023, under the provisions of Section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5208 (Stafford Act). We respectfully ask that you carefully review the request that specifically outlines Individual Assistance for Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and Kanawha Counties as well as Hazard Mitigation statewide. We applaud the tireless dedication of our State and local first responders,… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-votes-to-pass-three-appropriations-bills-calls-for-further-action-in-funding-process Capito Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills, Calls for Further Action in Funding Process 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bills, all of which previously passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously. “Senate passage of the first three funding bills is great news for our veterans, farmers, and motorists, but also for our country as a whole. These bills support dozens of projects and priorities that I have requested in consultation with entities and organizations across West Virginia, and today’s passage will help these projects take a step toward becoming fully funded. We are passing bipartisan appropriations bills on the Senate floor with a robust amendment process; this is regular order,” Senator Capito said. “Further action in the appropriations process is required, including emergency support for our national security and our allies abroad. We must use today’s momentum to continue our efforts and deliver for the American people.” WEST VIRGINIA WINS: Highlights from the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill: Directly supports construction efforts of the West Virginia National Guard; Increases funding for Rural Healthcare and fully funds Women Veterans Care; Continues to support the Agritherapy program at the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington. Highlights from Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill: Directly supports Community Facilities projects across West Virginia; $3.94 billion under Rural Development, including funding for water and waste grants and loans; Increases funding for Child Nutrition Programs, ensuring healthy school meals. Highlights from Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Bill: F… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-capito-opening-statement-at-climate-hearing-american-innovation-will-rise-to-the-occasion Ranking Member Capito Opening Statement at Climate Hearing: American Innovation Will Rise to the Occasion 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening remarks from the committee hearing. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing on the scientific debate over attributing past extreme weather events to climate change. Ranking Member Capito highlighted forward-looking, commonsense solutions to reduce emissions, strengthen America’s energy grid, and increase infrastructure resiliency. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) as delivered. “Thank you, Chairman Carper…I want to thank and talk about our committee’s strong bipartisan work to reduce emissions and make our infrastructure more resilient. The chairman talked about that. “Legislation such as the USE IT Act reducing barriers to the deployment of carbon capture, the AIM Act directing a phasedown of heat-trapping HFCs, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act supporting carbon-free nuclear energy, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that the chairman talked about with its investments in emissions reduction and resiliency, all passed in a bipartisan way. “As we can continue to build on that record by passing the ADVANCE Act in the NDAA to help deploy advanced nuclear reactors and technologies, as well as to renew our efforts on passing a permitting bill that will allow us to unlock American innovation across all types of technologies and bring American manufacturing back home. “Several provisions of the IIJA are especially relevant to today’s topic. “That law’s reauthorization of surface transportation programs included a climate title for the first time, establishing formula programs to help states build more resilient infrastructure and reduce certain emissions. “The law also included funding for hydrogen hubs, like the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (known as ARCH2) that will benefit my state of West Virginia and our region. “And the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-commonsense-source-neutral-energy-policy-critical-for-america-to-flourish-in-future VIDEO: Capito: Commonsense, Source-Neutral Energy Policy Critical for America to Flourish in Future 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a full committee hearing to highlight the importance of commonsense energy and environmental policies for America’s future. Ranking Member Capito also entered into the official record a letter from both West Virginia and Delaware state public service commissions to the Environmental Protection Agency warning the agency about the harmful impacts that its proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 would have on America’s energy grid. HIGHLIGHTS: ON IMPORTANCE OF INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS FOR AMERICAN ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE: “Mr. Dabbar (former Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy), I love this one term that you used in your in your statement, ‘technology neutral, innovation open.’ Because I think we need to focus on solutions. I mean, everybody's talked about it. So, as one of the things that we've seen in the data that mortality from natural disasters is significantly lower in more technologically advanced societies with access to energy and resilient infrastructure. Recent reports by reliability experts show that we are projected to go, we as a nation, are projected to go backwards on our grid reliability this decade and many point to some regulations that will lead to early power plant retirements. We also see the rise of the electric economy that's being moved forward rather rapidly. And everybody's mentioned that the most vulnerable are those that are in the lower economic echelon of our society, and that's troublesome, obviously for me. So how will extreme weather impact energy demand and how do you think grid reliability will impact our vulnerability in these events?” ON IMPORTANCE OF SOURCE-NEUTRAL POLICIES THAT ALLOW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE TO FLOURISH: RANKING MEMBER CAPITO: “How do we create economic conditions for innovative solutions for t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-capito-discusses-national-security-the-need-for-a-senate-crafted-response VIDEO: Capito Discusses National Security, the Need for a Senate-Crafted Response 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito’s floor speech. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the need for the U.S. Senate to craft a supplemental in response to the historic national security challenges that face the United States and our allies. Yesterday, Senator Capito participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review the Biden administration’s national security supplemental request. Senator Capito also spoke on the hearing and the need for Senate-crafted supplemental at the Senate Republican Leadership press conference. Senator Capito’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below: "Mr/Madam President — “I rise today to address this chamber at an increasingly important moment in our nation’s history, to discuss the national security issues that we are currently facing and ways in which the United States Senate needs to address them. “On this floor over the past several weeks I have repeatedly called for American leadership, in support of our allies abroad, and in support of the challenges we are facing at home. “Again today, I renew the call for American leadership and continue to stress the urgency created by the trials at hand. “From the vicious horrific attacks on our allies in Israel by Hamas, to Putin’s aggression in Europe. From North Korea’s brazen nuclear posturing, to Iranian militias attacking our men and women overseas. And of course, the increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, where China continues to threaten stability and pursue the largest military buildup since World War II. “We are currently living in times, and are tasked with making decisions, that will greatly shape the world that we live in. Our nation is being tested. Our resolve is being tested and a country as powerful as ours needs to respond with the strength, clarity, and control that only the United States of America can generate. “This is somethi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/video-wv-impact-capito-urges-epa-to-approve-class-vi-wells-to-deploy-carbon-capture-storage-in-wv VIDEO: WV Impact: Capito Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Wells to Deploy Carbon Capture, Storage in WV 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Click here or the image above to watch Ranking Member Capito discuss Class VI wells in her opening statement. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, Ranking Member U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to more quickly grant state primacy for Class VI and disburse funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which she fought to include for future carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS) in West Virginia. VIDEO here and EXCERPT of Capito’s remarks below: “And the IIJA included $25 million to help EPA process Class VI permits and $50 million to help states obtain primacy for permitting Class VI wells, a necessary step towards broader deployment of carbon capture and storage. “Despite the resources we provided in the IIJA, the EPA has not granted Class VI primacy to any state under this administration, nor has EPA granted an individual Class VI permit to store carbon dioxide since the Obama administration, with 169 Class VI wells now waiting to be permitted, under the EPA. “Commercial scale deployment of carbon capture and storage, I think is vital if we are to meet our energy reliability needs while addressing emissions. “The administration must quickly review and process Class VI primacy applications from states, as well as individual permit applications for projects in states without primacy.” Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s opening statement. Click HERE to watch Ranking Member Capito’s questions in full. # # # 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/west-virginia-delegation-pushes-for-disaster-declaration-approval West Virginia Delegation Pushes for Disaster Declaration Approval 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican Senate WV Shelley Moore Capito C001047 www.capito.senate.gov capito https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), as well as U.S. Reps. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-01) and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.-02), urged President Joe Biden and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III Administrator MaryAnn Tierney to consider the State of West Virginia’s appeal for a major disaster declaration after heavy rains caused flooding and residential damage in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and Kanawha counties in late August 2023. “We applaud the tireless dedication of our State and local first responders, as well as the invaluable contributions of our neighbors and volunteers. Nevertheless, the demand for aid remains substantial, and we urge you to do everything in your power to make sure that our communities have the federal support they need to rebuild and recover. Therefore, we kindly request that you thoroughly consider the State of West Virginia's appeal for a major disaster declaration to address the enduring challenges our communities are facing,” the lawmakers wrote in part. Full text of the letter can be found here or below: Dear President Biden and Regional Administrator Tierney, As members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, we write in support of Governor Jim Justice’s appeal request for a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia after severe and numerous storms washed through our State causing widespread damage. Heavy rains caused damages by flooding, landslides, and mudslides in 5 counties throughout central and southern West Virginia from August 28, 2023 to August 30, 2023. Persistent rains resulted in major flooding events in Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha Counties. As the heavy downpour of rains fell, areas surrounding rivers, creeks and small streams were unable to absorb the excess precipitation causing flooding and residential damage. To access federal disaster aid, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has made… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z

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